Police arrested 13 people during first day of DNC; security fence fortified
"Those police officers responded perfectly, and we've got body cam footage to prove it," Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said of the response to the breach.
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A young Chicago mother shot to death. How the system failed her.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Dexter Reed's family demands charges against CPD officers in fatal shooting
Reed's family also is calling on the Chicago Police Department to disband tactical units like the one involved in the traffic stop and shooting.
Chicago police, Secret Service discuss security plan for Democratic National Convention
Police Supt. Larry Snelling said Chicago police officers have been undergoing additional training to protect people's First Amendment right to protest.
Mayor Johnson cancels controversial Chicago gunshot detection system
Just last week, a leaked internal report from Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx's Office revealed system has "minimal return on investment" when it comes to holding shooters accountable.
Chicago police officer charged with shoving 8th grader outside South Side elementary school
Officer Craig Lancaster has been indicted on one count of aggravated battery.
Chicago police officer reveals what new moms face on the force
For three years, Chicago Police officer Erin Kreho has documented filthy conditions inside rooms she was told to use when she needed to pump breast milk.
Chicago investigates officer sex misconduct allegations involving migrants
The allegations involve officers and at least one migrant who was being housed at a police station on the city's West Side.
4 teens charged in killing of Chicago cop on her way home from work
The youngest suspect allegedly bragged to a friend about the shooting -- and detectives were listening.
2 teens killed, 2 wounded in shooting near Chicago high school
Police said an "aggressive" investigation is underway.
7 murder convictions tied to disgraced Chicago cop vacated
Reynaldo Guevara - a former member of a police department dogged by decades of scandal, cover-ups and brutality - has never been charged with a crime.
Chicago police recruits Marines amid officer shortage
As police departments across the country face a shortage of officers, the Chicago Police Department is looking at former Marines to help fill the gap. Charlie De Mar takes a look.
Report recommending suspension of slain Chicago cop sparks outrage
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said it was the "height of tone-deafness" to recommend that Officer Ella French, who was fatally shot in August, be suspended.
Chicago police union boss urges officers to defy COVID vaccine mandate
The union head said half of the workforce could not show up to work if they are punished for not complying.
Partner of Chicago Officer Ella French released from hospital
Carlos Yanez Jr. will now continue his recovery at home.
Slain officer's partner released from rehab
The partner of slain Chicago police officer Ella French was released Thursday from a rehab facility where he's been getting treated for his injuries. The release of Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. comes more than two months after he was wounded and French was fatally shot during a traffic stop. CBSN Chicago has more.
Partner of slain Chicago cop moved to rehab after being paralyzed
The third officer on the scene, Officer Josh Blas, "saved my son in responding the way he did," the father of Carlos Yanez Jr. said.
Family accuses police of pointing guns at young children in botched raid
Police pulled guns on two young girls who were in their beds, the lawsuit alleges.
Family sues Chicago after police raid wrong home
A family has filed a lawsuit against Chicago police, alleging officers forcibly entered their home in 2019 without announcing themselves as police or any public evidence that suspects were at their home. Dave Savini has more.
Chicago passes police reform bill
Chicago has passed police reform legislation that will allow civilians to have oversight of the city's police department. Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa of Chicago's 35th ward voted in support of the bill. He joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Chicago police superintendent meets with Biden on gun violence
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown was among several leaders who met with President Biden on Monday to discuss a strategy to reduce gun violence. Attorney General Merrick Garland said he is "committed" to helping Chicago with whatever resources it needs to curb crime, Brown tweeted. Lance Williams, a professor of urban community studies at Northeastern Illinois University, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his analysis.
In Chicago, two fatal foot chases raise years-old policy concerns
The two fatal foot chases and their familiar elements have reignited calls for the department to review its foot pursuit practices. The city, however, has been aware of concerns over its foot pursuit practices for years.
Chicago police watchdog finishes probe into raid on wrong house
Civilian Office of Police Accountability conducted a 16-month investigation into the police raid on the home of Anjanette Young, a social worker who was handcuffed naked.
Videos show police fatally shooting 22-year-old
Alvarez, 22, was running from police, had his back turned, and appeared to have a gun in his hand when he was fatally shot by police in Chicago.
Adam Toledo's death renews calls to review foot chase practices
Toledo's shooting — which occurred after a police foot chase — places new scrutiny on police use of force after chasing suspects.
Trump official admits "administrative error" in deporting man to El Salvador
Top ICE official calls removal of Kilmar Abrego Garcia on deportation flight that sent him to a supermax prison in El Salvador an "administrative error."
Wisconsin Supreme Court race draws national attention — and money
The most expensive judicial election in American history comes to an end Tuesday evening in Wisconsin.
DOJ to seek death penalty in Luigi Mangione case
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
House effort to allow remote votes for new parents survives in a blow to Johnson
The fight over whether to allow remote voting for new moms and dads who serve in Congress came to a head this week.
RFK Jr. exiles top federal health leaders, including Fauci's replacement
Top federal health leaders across the Department of Health and Human Services were effectively ousted Tuesday from their posts.
Watch Live: Booker delivering marathon speech on Senate floor
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday and said he would continue speaking "for as long as I am physically able."
Intermittent fasting or calorie cutting for weight loss? What a new study found.
Intermittent fasting has long been a controversial weight loss technique. A new study looks at how effective it is compared to daily calorie counting.
Bid to strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds faces Supreme Court
South Carolina in 2018 moved to terminate a Planned Parenthood affiliate's participation in its state Medicaid program.
Special elections in Florida pose key test for GOP
The Florida contests, along with an election for Wisconsin Supreme Court also being held on Tuesday, mark the first elections since Mr. Trump returned to office.
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Almost 98% of nation's wealth is owned by top half of Americans
Top households are grabbing a larger share of the nation's wealth, a trend experts say could accelerate due to tax cuts and tariffs, experts say.
House effort to allow remote votes for new parents survives in a blow to Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson called the outcome "disappointing," adding that a "handful of Republicans joined with all the Democrats to take down a rule — that's rarely done."
RFK Jr. exiles top federal health leaders, including Fauci's replacement
Top federal health leaders across the Department of Health and Human Services were effectively ousted Tuesday from their posts.
Bid to strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds faces Supreme Court
South Carolina in 2018 moved to terminate a Planned Parenthood affiliate's participation in its state Medicaid program.
DOJ to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione, AG Bondi says
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
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Almost 98% of nation's wealth is owned by top half of Americans
Top households are grabbing a larger share of the nation's wealth, a trend experts say could accelerate due to tax cuts and tariffs, experts say.
Stocks tumble as Wall Street braces for Trump's April 2 tariffs
Investors are concerned about President Trump's plans to roll out new tariffs on April 2, which economists say could reignite inflation.
Hooters files for bankruptcy but says it's "here to stay"
Hooters, the U.S.-based restaurant chain known for chicken wings and "Hooters Girls" skimpy wait-staff outfits, has filed for bankruptcy protection.
Ahead of Trump's auto tariffs, are U.S. consumers rushing to buy cars?
Some people in the market for a new vehicle are rushing to claim models on lots, as current inventory is not subject to tariff price hikes.
Conservative channel Newsmax surges over 700% in stock market debut
Newsmax's share price soared when it started trading Monday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "NMAX."
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House effort to allow remote votes for new parents survives in a blow to Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson called the outcome "disappointing," adding that a "handful of Republicans joined with all the Democrats to take down a rule — that's rarely done."
RFK Jr. exiles top federal health leaders, including Fauci's replacement
Top federal health leaders across the Department of Health and Human Services were effectively ousted Tuesday from their posts.
Trump's nominee for top U.S. general says he never wore a MAGA hat
Lt. Gen. Dan Caine told senators in his confirmation hearing on Tuesday that he believes President Trump was speaking about someone else when telling stories of Caine's loyalty.
Bid to strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds faces Supreme Court
South Carolina in 2018 moved to terminate a Planned Parenthood affiliate's participation in its state Medicaid program.
Trump official admits "administrative error" in deporting man to El Salvador
Top ICE official calls removal of Kilmar Abrego Garcia on deportation flight that sent him to a supermax prison in El Salvador an "administrative error."
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Intermittent fasting or calorie cutting for weight loss? What a new study found.
Intermittent fasting has long been a controversial weight loss technique. A new study looks at how effective it is compared to daily calorie counting.
RFK Jr. exiles top federal health leaders, including Fauci's replacement
Top federal health leaders across the Department of Health and Human Services were effectively ousted Tuesday from their posts.
Trump says he'll stop health care fraudsters. Last time, he let them walk.
In his first term, President Trump granted pardons or clemency to more than 60 convicted fraudsters, including some involved in health care schemes with astonishing costs.
RFK Jr.'s layoffs expected to gut worker safety agency, officials say
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg substitutes recalled due to bleach
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
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Investigation reveals grim details of infamous cartel's operations
One recruit who reportedly survived the Jalisco cartel ranch said those who refused or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
Lost Loch Ness Monster camera accidentally found by Boaty McBoatface
The camera, which has been underwater for 55 years, was part of the Loch Ness Investigation Bureau's first attempt at underwater photography.
Boxer dies after collapsing during light heavyweight fight
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju was pronounced dead after losing consciousness during a fight in Accra, Ghana, boxing officials said.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
Myanmar official says earthquake death toll likely to exceed 3,000
Remarkable rescue stories from Myanmar's earthquake ruins are keeping hope alive, but aid agencies say time is running out fast, and the need for help is vast.
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Román Zaragoza on his "Ghosts" character's love life
Actor Román Zaragoza spoke to "CBS Mornings" about hope for his character's struggling love life in the CBS comedy, "Ghosts."
Magician David Kwong on April Fools' Day tips
Magician and puzzle master David Kwong joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his new children's book, "How to Fool Your Parents," which teaches over two dozen magic tricks, just in time for April Fools' Day.
Roman Zaragoza on "Ghosts"
Actor Roman Zaragoza joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his role as Sass on the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," and how a returning character could stir up his love life.
Mo Amer turns pain into punchlines
Comedian Mo Amer, known for his award-winning show "Mo" and his Netflix special "Mohammed in Texas," reflects on turning his experience as a Palestinian-American refugee into powerful, personal comedy. He speaks with CBS Mornings at The Improv about family, displacement, and why laughter is necessary
Jordan Davis unveils "Bar None"
Jordan Davis, the country star behind eight No. 1 hits, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share a first look at his latest single and reveal a big announcement following recent CMA and ACM wins.
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Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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.
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
Millions of bees have died this year: "Worst bee loss in recorded history"
Bees play a key role in the U.S. food supply, and the mass deaths could jeopardize that.
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DOJ seeks death penalty in Mangione case
Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice will seek the death penalty in the case against Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
DOJ to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione, AG Bondi says
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
Investigation reveals grim details of infamous cartel's operations
One recruit who reportedly survived the Jalisco cartel ranch said those who refused or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
Karen Read facing new trial for murder
A new trial is underway in the case surrounding Boston police officer John O'Keefe's death. Karen Read, O'Keefe's former girlfriend, is facing second-degree murder and other charges after her first court case ended in a mistrial in 2024. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Carlos Lehder, cartel boss and Pablo Escobar's partner, freed in Colombia
Carolos Lehder, who served over 30 years in a U.S. prison, once owned a luxurious hotel, which had caged lions and a large statue of John Lennon.
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Wilmore, Williams on space stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
Williams and Wilmore reflect on space odyssey
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.
Astronauts who were stuck in space say they'd fly on Boeing's spacecraft again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
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All eyes on Wisconsin Supreme Court race
A race to fill a vacant seat for Wisconsin's Supreme Court has drawn millions in donations and the endorsements of influential people at a national level. CBS58 Milwaukee's Bill Walsh breaks down the race's impact.
Deportation after "administrative error"
The Trump administration is commenting on an apparent "administrative error" that led to the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man with protected status in the U.S. who the government alleges is a member of the MS-13 gang. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Breaking down Trump's tariff strategy
President Trump is promising big tariffs on what he is calling "Liberation Day" but has stipulated that the moves may be "kinder" than what other countries are imposing on the U.S. This comes as the markets react in real-time to the uncertainty over potential global trade wars. CBS News' Jennifer Jacobs and Kelly O'Grady report.
More on the Wisconsin, Florida elections
In Wisconsin, voters will elect a new supreme court justice that may involved in pivotal state cases moving forward. This comes as two districts in Florida hold special elections that may affect the balance of power in the House of Representatives. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede have more.
Cory Booker protesting Trump policies
Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has been protesting President Trump's policies on the Senate floor in a marathon speech that has lasted more than 16 hours. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.