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Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder and kidnapping in the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old man who died following an arrest earlier this month. Officials announced the charges in a news conference Thursday. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell anchors this Special Report with complete coverage of their remarks.
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of a special counsel to lead the investigation into classified documents discovered at President Biden's former D.C. office and his Wilmington home. Watch Garland's full statement and CBS News analysis in this Special Report anchored by Norah O'Donnell.
Around 10 documents with classified markings from President Joe Biden's time as vice president were discovered by the president's personal attorney at the Penn Biden Center, a think tank in Washington, D.C. They have been turned over to the National Archives. CBS News national correspondent Adrianna Diaz joins CBS News with the latest on this breaking news.
Officials in Moscow, Idaho, held a news conference to announce the arrest of 28-year-old Bryan Christopher Kohberger in connection with the murders of four University of Idaho students who were stabbed to death in a home in November. Watch their full remarks.
The Vatican has confirmed that former Pope Benedict is very ill, saying that his health has "worsened in the last hours." CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joined Debra Alfarone from the Vatican with more.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received multiple standing ovations as he addressed a joint meeting of Congress and urged continued support for Ukraine's fight for freedom. "Ukraine is alive and kicking," he said. "Russian tyranny has lost control over us." Watch his full address in this CBS News Special Report anchored by Major Garrett in Washington.
At the final public meeting of the House Jan. 6 committee, Rep. Liz Cheney, one of two Republicans on the committee, said the evidence shows law enforcement officers "saved lives and our democracy" that day, and that Donald Trump proved "he is unfit to hold any office." Watch her full opening statement.
Rep. Bennie Thompson, chair of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, opened the panel's final public session by calling for accountability to help ensure nothing like it happens again. Watch his opening statement.
WNBA star Brittney Griner is heading home after 10 months in Russian custody. In his first interview since her release, Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks with CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about the deal and what this means for other Americans being held abroad.
President Biden spoke at the White House after WNBA star Brittney Griner was released by Russia in a prisoner swap. "She's safe, she's on a plane, she's on her way home," Biden said. He said the U.S. continues to seek the release of another detained American, Paul Whelan. Brittney Griner's wife, Cherelle, also spoke and thanked those who helped negotiate the release. Watch their full remarks in this CBS News Special Report
The man charged with killing 10 people and wounding three others in a mass shooting at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, New York, in May has pleaded guilty to murder and terrorism charges. Payton Gendron will face life in prison without parole. Investigators say he espoused white supremacy and specifically targeted Black people. CBS News' Errol Barnett has more on the breaking news.
Two people were killed in a helicopter in North Carolina Tuesday. The helicopter went down near an interstate south of Charlotte, police said. The cause of the crash was under investigation.
Attorney General Merrick Garland named Jack Smith, currently the chief prosecutor for the special counsel at the Hague, to be special counsel overseeing two investigations related to former President Donald Trump: one regarding documents seized from Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, and the other involving whether anyone interfered with the transfer of power after the 2020 presidential election or certification of the Electoral College vote on Jan. 6, 2021. Watch Garland's announcement in this CBS News Special Report anchored by Major Garrett.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve in the role, announced she would not seek a new term as the House Democratic leader, saying "the hour has come for a new generation to lead." The California Democrat has led her caucus since 2003, and said she would remain in Congress after winning reelection to a 19th term. Watch her speech announcing her decision on the House floor.
Officials held a briefing Monday with an update on the investigation into a shooting that killed 3 student at the University of Virginia Sunday night. Partway through the briefing they announced that a suspect had been taken into custody. Watch their remarks.
President Biden took questions from reporters for over an hour on Wednesday, one day after midterm elections in which Democrats appeared to do better than expected, with control of Congress still uncertain. Mr. Biden called it a "good day" for democracy. He said he's willing to work with Republicans on some issues but would not compromise on others. Watch his full remarks.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner urged witnesses to come forward with information about the shooting that killed the popular rapper Takeoff, of the group Migos, early Tuesday. Watch his briefing on the investigation.
Officials say the search is underway for a suspect who shot and wounded two police officers trying to serve a warrant in Newark, New Jersey. CBS News investigative producer Pat Milton joins anchor Lana Zak with the latest on this developing story.
The San Francisco District Attorney on Monday formally announced charges against David DePape, the man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul. The Justice Department also announced federal charges against the suspect. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said "what is clear, based on the evidence that we have thus far, is this house and the Speaker herself were specifically targets of the defendant." Watch her press conference.
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott announced the arrest of a suspect in the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, and described what officers encountered when they arrived at the home. Watch his briefing.
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Commissioner Michael Sack and other officials said the swift response to a deadly shooting at the city's Central Visual and Performing Arts High School helped prevent an even greater tragedy. A teacher and a teenage girl were killed, and officials said they gunman is also dead. Watch their full briefing.
St. Louis Police Commissioner Michael Sack said a woman and a teenage girl were killed Monday morning in a shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in the city. The gunman was also dead. Watch the briefing from police and other officials.
Ilan and Lori Alhadeff, whose 14-year-old daughter Alyssa was killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, spoke out after a jury recommended life without parole instead of the death sentence for the gunman. Watch their remarks.
A jury in Connecticut ordered Infowars host Alex Jones to pay $965 million in damages to families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and an FBI agent for promoting lies that the shooting was a hoax. Attorneys and family members spoke out after the verdict. Watch their remarks.
Russia's Investigative Committee identified the gunman as 34-year-old Artyom Kazantsev, a graduate of the school, and said he was wearing a shirt bearing "Nazi symbols."
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
A judge has struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts had empty shelves on Monday due to a cyberattack.
Ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov fell from a fifth-floor balcony after taking painkillers ahead of back surgery, Russian media reported.
A judge has struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts had empty shelves on Monday due to a cyberattack.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Canada's Bestar recalled wall beds only after learning of dozens of cases in which its beds detached from the walls, feds say.
President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Canada's Bestar recalled wall beds only after learning of dozens of cases in which its beds detached from the walls, feds say.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
Ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov fell from a fifth-floor balcony after taking painkillers ahead of back surgery, Russian media reported.
Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.
The sister of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American activist killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, says her idealistic vision of the U.S. has been shattered.
A Russian lawmaker calls President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire U.S. missiles deep into Russia a "very big step toward the beginning" of a third world war.
Bernadett "Betty" Szabo, 19, was stabbed multiple times just months after giving birth to a baby boy.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Ridley Scott's latest masterpiece revisits the world of ancient Rome with new characters and intense drama. The cast of "Gladiator II" talks to Nate Burleson on working with Scott and carrying forward the spirit of the iconic original.
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
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.
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
CBS News has learned the case against the man accused of killing a University of Georgia nursing student could be in the hands of the judge as early as Tuesday. Jose Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, has pleaded not guilty to killing 22-year-old Laken Riley while she was jogging on campus in February. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Athens, Georgia.
Officials say 13 people were shot during two incidents along a New Orleans "second line" parade route. CBS News' Kati Weis breaks down what's known.
Jose Ibarra's trial for the murder of Laken Riley, a student at Georgia's Augusta University College of Nursing, continues as Ibarra's family members are expected to testify on his behalf. CBS News contributor Caroline Polisi breaks down the latest in the case.
Two people were killed in two separate shootings along a New Orleans parade route Sunday night. No arrests have been made so far. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
There are signs of progress on at least one front of the conflict in the Middle East. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest on reports of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Americans are bracing for President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff hikes on imported goods. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks at the potential economic impact. Then, small business owner Andy Gossett joins to discuss what the tariffs would mean for his outdoor sporting goods company.
At least two of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are involved in controversy. Now there are questions about whether Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth have the support to get confirmed for their intended roles. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has new reporting.
Spirit Airlines is filing for bankruptcy ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The budget airline has faced multiple setbacks recently, including rising labor costs and a failed merger with JetBlue. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on what this means for travelers.