New Breonna Taylor bust smashed in Oakland
The Sculptor says he thinks it was it was an attack against the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Violence erupts in Washington D.C. after Trump supporters rally
At least four people were stabbed near Black Lives Matter Plaza, about four blocks from the White House, and there were 33 unrelated arrests.
Sheriff's deputy fatally shoots Black man in Ohio
The FBI is looking into the fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Jr., who died from multiple gunshots fired by an Ohio sheriff's deputy. Authorities said the 23-year-old had a gun, but his family said he was holding a sandwich. Jeff Pegues reports.
Justice Dept. investigates Ohio shooting
The Justice Department is investigating the shooting death of Casey Goodson Jr., a 23-year-old Black man, by a deputy in Columbus, Ohio. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joined CBSN with the latest on the case.
Fatal shooting of Black teen roils liberal Oregon town
A white man is accused of killing Aidan Ellison who was playing loud music in a motel parking lot on November 23.
Pandemic forces medical schools to adapt
The coronavirus pandemic has put the U.S. medical system under tremendous strain, and waiting in the wings are medical students who have to learn under circumstances vastly different from their mentors. Jamie Ducharme, a Time staff writer focusing on health, joins CBSN to talk about her latest article, "How U.S. Medical Schools Are Training a Post-Pandemic Generation of Doctors."
Paris police charged after vicious beating
Four police officers in Paris have been charged after they allegedly beat a Black music producer, Michel Zecler, at his studio earlier this month. The investigation comes amid growing concern over police brutality in France. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe reports.
U.S. women's national soccer team shows support for Black Lives Matter
"We love our country, and it is a true honor to represent America," defender Crystal Dunn said. "It is also our duty to demand that the liberties and freedoms that our country was founded on extend to everyone."
Movement to shop Black-owned on Black Friday
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, 41% of Black-owned businesses have permanently closed, compared to 17% of White-owned businesses. Celebrities like Wyclef Jean are encouraging everyone to support people of color and buy Black this holiday season. Jericka Duncan has more.
What the Biden administration could do with executive actions
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have promised to reinstate policies and rejoin organizations that President Trump eliminated during that past four years. But there's still more that they can potentially do during their first few days in office. Alan Jenkins, a professor of practice at Harvard Law School, joins CBSN to discuss some of the executive actions the incoming Biden administration may take.
How this Black-owned camera shop is documenting Brooklyn
Photodom is one of the first Black-owned camera shops in Brooklyn.
U.S.' first nonbinary state legislator
27-year-old Oklahoma City native Mauree Turner is the first openly nonbinary official elected to a state legislature in the U.S., as well as the first Muslim to serve in Oklahoma's legislature. Turner joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss their plans for the future.
New Mets owner on players' protests: "Black lives do matter"
"Black lives do matter... If my players want to express themselves, they're entitled to do it," Cohen said.
Clyburn says "'defund the police' is killing our party"
We "talked about how that slogan... could undermine the BLM movement, just as 'burn, baby, burn' destroyed our movement back in the '60s," Clyburn told CBSN.
Impact of Black vote on 2020 election
As the nation awaits the final results of this year's election, the Black vote could help determine who wins the race for the White House. Derrick Johnson, the president and CEO of the NAACP, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what issues drove Black voters to the polls.
"This is our moment": Missouri elects first Black congresswoman
Cori Bush, best known for her activism, has become Missouri's first Black congresswoman, according to CBS News projections.
Supreme Court tosses lower court ruling against organizer DeRay Mckesson
The Supreme Court handed a temporary victory to Mckesson in the dispute brought by a police officer injured during a 2016 protest in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Breonna Taylor's mom requests review of case
Breonna Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, is calling for an independent prosecutor and new grand jury to investigate the fatal shooting of her 26-year-old daughter.
Black Voters Matter Fund co-founder
Black Lives Matter Fund co-founder Latosha Brown joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the decades-old tensions between police and people of color on Election Day, as well as her organization's efforts to mobilize marginalized communities in the final days of voting.
Grand jurors speak out on Breonna Taylor case
Two grand jurors in the Breonna Taylor case, who are remaining anonymous, spoke in an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King. They discussed how the entire jury was seeking more charges against the officers. Watch more of their interview on "CBS This Morning" on Wednesday at 7 a.m.
George Floyd and the toll of racism
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody on Memorial Day sparked nationwide protests that continue to this day and drew widespread attention to issues of systemic racism. Robert Samuels, national political reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN to talk about his recent in-depth article, "Racism's hidden toll," which looks at the mark that discrimination made on George Floyd's life before his fateful encounter with police.
Officer fired after fatally shooting Black teen
The police officer who shot and killed 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette has been fired. Stinnette’s girlfriend was wounded in the shooting.
Biden and Trump on race in America
In their final presidential debate before Election Day, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Trump spoke directly to Black and Brown families who fear for their children because they could be targeted by police due to the color of their skin. Watch their exchange here.
Police fatally shoot Black teen in Illinois
The mayor of Waukegan, Illinois, is calling for calm after a deadly police shooting of a Black teenager.
Illinois football team to include social justice messages on helmets
"We're willing to take a stand, not as one, but as a unit," one senior football player said.
"Everyone was targeted" in Wisconsin school shooting, police say
A "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out the school shooting, police in Madison, Wisconsin, say.
Russia says suspect detained in killing of top general in Moscow blast
Russian officials say a man has been detained over the killing of Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who led Russia's chemical and biological weapons unit.
Indiana conducts first execution in 15 years, puts quadruple killer to death
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione indicted by Manhattan DA
Luigi Mangione was indicted Tuesday by the Manhattan district attorney in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Explosion kills 2 soldiers in suspected booby trap by drug cartel
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
Congressional leaders unveil bill to avoid government shutdown
Leaders in Congress unveiled a measure to keep the government funded, facing a Friday night deadline to avert a government shutdown.
Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
Boeing Starliner crew's return to Earth delayed yet again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
2 parents, 3 young children found dead in Utah home; teen hospitalized
The dead were two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls ages 9 and 2, according to police.
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Complete mastodon jaw discovered in New York homeowner's backyard
A complete and well-preserved jaw that once belonged to an ancient mastodon has been unearthed from the yard of a home in New York's Hudson Valley.
Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
2 parents, 3 young children found dead in Utah home; teen hospitalized
The dead were two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls ages 9 and 2, according to police.
Indiana conducts first execution in 15 years, puts quadruple killer to death
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
Trump taps Herschel Walker for ambassador to the Bahamas
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
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Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
Social Security Fairness Act could restore benefits, but policies still cause hardship
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
What to know about Frontier Airlines' $299 "GoWild!" annual pass
Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $299.
Japan's Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, report says
The automakers are reportedly considering a merger to compete against large EV makers.
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Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
Trump taps Herschel Walker for ambassador to the Bahamas
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
Trump lawyers allege juror misconduct in New York criminal case
Heavy redactions obscured almost all information about the accusations themselves.
How TikTok could avoid being banned in the U.S.
The TikTok ban is set to go into effect next month barring a last-minute sale or Supreme Court action.
New federal rule bans "junk fees" on hotels and live event tickets
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
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Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
Trump could target Affordable Care Act, Medicaid for cuts, experts say
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Alabama woman doing well after gene-edited pig kidney transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Alabama woman, is now free from years of dialysis after receiving an experimental pig kidney transplant last month.
A look at sugar and its impact on kids
Author Emily Oster talks about new research linking early sugar exposure to chronic diseases.
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U.K. court clears seizure of millions in unpaid taxes from Andrew Tate
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.
Explosion kills 2 soldiers in suspected booby trap by drug cartel
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
U.S. asked to extradite accused mastermind of journalist's murder
Damaso Lopez Serrano — who is known as "Mini Lic" — is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.
Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
Russia says suspect detained in killing of top general in Moscow blast
Russian officials say a man has been detained over the killing of Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who led Russia's chemical and biological weapons unit.
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Megan Thee Stallion asks for restraining order against Tory Lanez
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
How Nikki Glaser is preparing for Golden Globes hosting gig
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
Nikki Glaser on being Golden Globes host
The New York Times called comedian Nikki Glaser "comedian of the year" for her knockout HBO special, "Someday You'll Die." It received Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations. And now, Glaser is taking on a new project — hosting the Golden Globes. She joins "CBS Mornings."
Idris Elba on "Sonic the Hedgehog 3"
The highly anticipated "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" hits theaters this Friday, introducing a fierce new enemy, Shadow. Six-time Emmy nominee Idris Elba reprises his role as Knuckles and shares how he got back up to speed for the action-packed sequel.
"Star Trek II," "Dirty Dancing" among films named to National Film Registry
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
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2024 space exploration and advancements
2024 has been a big year for space exploration, with the shift towards privately financed missions fueling major innovations. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the latest on the Boeing Starliner astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for months, the Odysseus moon lander, Space X and NASA.
Could Trump prevent a TikTok ban?
TikTok is asking the Supreme Court to pause a law that could ban the app in the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said that he has a "warm spot" in his heart for the social media app. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
How TikTok could avoid being banned in the U.S.
The TikTok ban is set to go into effect next month barring a last-minute sale or Supreme Court action.
Nima Momeni guilty of murder in killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee, a verdict reached by a San Francisco jury after seven days of deliberations.
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Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
How climate change impacted 2024
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
Sustainable gift-giving: How to reduce waste
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. creates nearly 6 billion tons more waste in December than in other months. The nonprofit says about 25% of returned products end up in landfills. Sandra Goldmark, a circular economy expert and associate dean at the Columbia University Climate School, joins CBS News to share examples of sustainable, environmentally friendly gifts for everyone on your list.
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U.K. court clears seizure of millions in unpaid taxes from Andrew Tate
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.
Explosion kills 2 soldiers in suspected booby trap by drug cartel
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
DA accused of firing at fugitive, hitting home with family inside
Chris Stanford is facing a reckless endangerment charge after shooting at a fugitive several times and hitting a home that had a family inside.
U.S. asked to extradite accused mastermind of journalist's murder
Damaso Lopez Serrano — who is known as "Mini Lic" — is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.
Indiana conducts first execution in 15 years, puts quadruple killer to death
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
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Starliner astronauts' return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Boeing Starliner crew's return to Earth delayed yet again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
When you can see the Cold Moon, 2024's final full moon
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
Here's when, where the Geminid meteor shower will be visible during peak
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Encouraging signs of ceasefire deal for Gaza
CIA Director William Burns is reportedly expected to be in Qatar Wednesday for talks to try to secure a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Jeff Bezos meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is slated to meet with President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday at Mar-a-Lago after Amazon pledged to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more.
Details on bill to avert government shutdown
Congress has unveiled its stopgap bill to keep the government funded until spring. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has a look at what's included in the measure.
Terrorism charge for CEO shooting suspect
Luigi Mangione was indicted Tuesday on 11 charges, including murder in the first degree and murder as a crime of terrorism, for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month in New York City. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill has more.
Search for motive in Wisconsin shooting
Police searching for a motive in this week's Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting say "everyone was targeted" and that a "combination of factors" appear to have led the 15-year-old student to open fire. A teacher and student were killed and six others were hospitalized. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.