Leaked police video shows mother being shot while holding baby
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Chicago police pointed guns at kids in raid, cuffed boy, suit says
CBS Chicago investigation finds other instances of Chicago officers pointing guns at kids, causing emotional trauma
Dozens shot in Chicago over holiday weekend
At least 38 people were shot over Memorial Day weekend in Chicago. Seven of those victims were killed. This comes despite police and community efforts to combat shootings and gun violence. WBBM-TV reporter Mike Puccinelli joined CBSN with more.
Dozens shot, five killed over holiday weekend in Chicago
The city continues to deal with gun violence
Whistleblowers expose Chicago PD criminal drug operation
When two Chicago police officers discover a "criminal enterprise" run by a crew of dirty cops, they break the code of silence to try and bring them to justice
Cops expose drug ring in their own department
A former Chicago police officer risked her life and career to expose a massive criminal ring in her own department. Undercover narcotics officer Shannon Spalding says fellow cops were planting drugs and extorting people living in a housing project. Despite her fear of retaliation, she and her partner reported them to their department and the FBI. Alex Ferrer, host of CBS's "Whistleblower" series, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the investigation unfolded.
Chicago wants Jussie Smollett to pay city $130,000
A lawyer for the city of Chicago claimed the actor's "false statements" led to police "diverting resources from other investigations and undermining the criminal justice system"
Chicago top prosecutor defends department on Jussie Smollett
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx recused herself after communicating with a Smollett relative
New details revealed in Jussie Smollett police reports
Chicago Police Department reports reveal new information about the $3,500 check that the "Empire" actor gave to two brothers
Prosecutor believes Jussie Smollett is guilty
Some Chicago city officials are expressing shock after prosecutors dropped all 16 charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joined CBSN after speaking with the prosecutor who made the controversial decision.
Charges dropped against Jussie Smollett, attorneys say
Smollett said Tuesday he has been "truthful and consistent on every single level since day one"
Cop who shot unarmed, disabled teen could get 6-month suspension
The lawyer for the teen shot by a Chicago police officer in 2017 called the proposed punishment "a slap on the wrist"
Prosecutor outlines sex abuse allegations against R. Kelly
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx described the allegations involving four women
Smollett gave detailed instructions for "attack," prosecutor says
The "Empire" actor pointed out a camera he thought would capture the hoax attack, prosecutor says
Trump weighs in on Jussie Smollett case
Police allege Jussie Smollett fabricated a hate crime to advance his career
Police express anger over Jussie Smollett
Chicago police expressed anger at a press conference laying out the case against Jussie Smollett for allegedly staging a hate crime attack against himself. CBS News national correspondent Dean Reynolds joins CBSN after Thursday's police briefing with the latest on the case.
Jussie Smollett paid brothers $3,500 to stage attack, police say
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is in police custody in Chicago after turning himself in overnight
Jussie Smollett in police custody, accused of faking attack
"Empire" actor claimed he was victim of racist, homophobic attack in downtown Chicago
Jussie Smollett faces felony charge of filing false police report
"Empire" actor claimed he was the target of a homophobic and racially charged assault in downtown Chicago in late January
Jussie Smollett now a suspect, police say
Chicago police say Jussie Smollett is now a suspect in a criminal investigation for allegedly filing a false police report. CBS News' Dean Reynolds, who has been covering the story since the beginning, joins CBSN with the latest.
Jussie Smollett allegedly wanted "bigger reaction" from threatening letter
A source told CBS Chicago, "when the letter didn't get enough attention, Smollett concocted the staged attack"
Brothers questioned in Jussie Smollett case speak out
Ola and Abel Osundairo went from persons of interest in the case to potential suspects to being released without charges
Brothers say Jussie Smollett paid them to participate in alleged attack, source says
Smollett's attorneys issued a statement saying Smollett is "angered and devastated" by reports that he knew the people associated the alleged attack
Alarming number of officer suicides prompts outreach in Chicago
Nationwide, at least 161 police officers took their own lives last year and 160 the year before, outpacing the number who died in the line of duty
"Empire" actor after alleged hate-crime assault: "Justice will be served"
Smollett told police two white men shouting racial epithets and gay slurs attacked him in Chicago this week
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Defense in Trump trial calls first witnesses after prosecution rests
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
Iran's president and foreign minister found dead at helicopter crash site
Iran's president and foreign minister were killed when their helicopter crashed in mountains in dense fog, state media say.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Maryland's ban on so-called assault weapons, allowing legal proceedings to play out.
Genesis to pay $2 billion to victims of alleged cryptocurrency fraud
New York prosecutors allege that bankrupt crypto lender Genesis hid more than $1 billion in losses.
Senate Republicans introduce bill to protect IVF access
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
County sheriffs wield lethal power, face little accountability
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
BMW, VW used parts made with Chinese forced labor, says Senate report
A Senate inquiry found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor.
Dali refloated weeks after collapse of Key Bridge. Here's what happens next.
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday. Now it's headed to Seagirt Marine Terminal.
Red Lobster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Red Lobster's owner has said the pandemic and rising costs hurt the seafood chain's financial performance.
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Defense in Trump trial calls first witnesses after prosecution rests
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
Senate Republicans introduce bill to protect IVF access
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
Ivan Boesky, notorious trader who served time for insider trading, dead at 87
In the 1980s, Ivan Boesky helped prosecutors expose a massive insider trading scandal and bust "junk bond king" Michael Milken.
France selling scratch-and-sniff baguette stamps
If you live in France or are traveling there for vacation, you can now send your friends overseas an authentic French fragrance in the mail.
How top aides are addressing fears they have for safety of lawmakers, staff
Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.
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BMW, VW used parts made with Chinese forced labor, says Senate report
A Senate inquiry found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor.
Ivan Boesky, notorious trader who served time for insider trading, dead at 87
In the 1980s, Ivan Boesky helped prosecutors expose a massive insider trading scandal and bust "junk bond king" Michael Milken.
Hims & Hers to sell GLP-1 weight loss drug for 85% less than Wegovy
Hims & Hers is pitching consumers on a GLP-1 weight loss injection that will cost 85% less than brand-name drugs like Wegovy.
Genesis to pay $2 billion to victims of alleged cryptocurrency fraud
New York prosecutors allege that bankrupt crypto lender Genesis hid more than $1 billion in losses.
Dog food sold by Walmart recalled as it may contain metal pieces
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
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Defense in Trump trial calls first witnesses after prosecution rests
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
Senate Republicans introduce bill to protect IVF access
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
BMW, VW used parts made with Chinese forced labor, says Senate report
A Senate inquiry found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor.
How top aides are addressing fears they have for safety of lawmakers, staff
Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.
House GOP says revived border bill "dead on arrival" as Senate plans vote
House Republican leadership said a Senate effort to revive a once-failed border security measure is "dead on arrival" in the lower chamber. But the legislation may not make it out of the Senate.
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Senate Republicans introduce bill to protect IVF access
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
Hims & Hers to sell GLP-1 weight loss drug for 85% less than Wegovy
Hims & Hers is pitching consumers on a GLP-1 weight loss injection that will cost 85% less than brand-name drugs like Wegovy.
Dog food sold by Walmart recalled as it may contain metal pieces
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
Cost of diabetes, obesity drugs often out of reach for low-income patients
While it may seem like everyone is taking Ozempic, not everyone can afford to. The high price of popular diabetes drugs prevents many people from getting them.
Map shows states where COVID is "likely growing"
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
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France selling scratch-and-sniff baguette stamps
If you live in France or are traveling there for vacation, you can now send your friends overseas an authentic French fragrance in the mail.
Man seriously injured by grizzly bear while hunting with father
Despite suffering broken bones and lacerations during the attack, the man was able to defend himself with his gun and the bear ran off.
Pope Francis on media's "serious responsibility"
Pope Francis tells Norah O'Donnell about the role of communication media and its lasting impact on young people in a historic interview airing on CBS.
Soldiers' drawings, possible Napoleon hanging, found on 18th-century door
A door to a French Revolution-era watchtower in England is engraved with more than 50 drawings, including gruesome depictions of people being hanged.
Who replaces Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and what happens next?
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash, but his death is unlikely to spark any political crisis. Here's what happens next.
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Tony marks 5 years as CBS Mornings anchor
"CBS Mornings" celebrates Tony Dokoupil as he marks five years as an anchor on the show.
Vlad celebrates 5 years on "What to Watch"
"CBS Mornings"celebrates the 5-year anniversary of Vlad Duthiers hosting "What to Watch" by taking a look back at some favorite moments.
"Diddy" apologizes for 2016 assault
Sean "Diddy" Combs is apologizing after a disturbing video surfaced over the weekend. The video appears to show the hip-hop mogul assaulting his then-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in 2016. Warning: This video contains content that is graphic and disturbing.
Sean "Diddy" Combs apologizes for alleged assault seen in 2016 video
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
A Monopoly on fun
Monopoly is the top-selling modern board game of all time, available today in 114 countries and 47 languages, and a myriad of variations. Hasbro's senior VP of board games Brian Baker explains to correspondent Susan Spencer the most important design element to a game's success.
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Pope Francis on media's "serious responsibility"
Pope Francis tells Norah O'Donnell about the role of communication media and its lasting impact on young people in a historic interview airing on CBS.
Behind the wheel of a $3 million car
The Hennessey Venom F5 is not just a sports car; its twin turbo V8 engine can muster more than 1,800 horsepower, almost twice that of a Formula 1 racing car. And yes, you can drive it on the street, for the cool price of $3 million. Correspondent Lee Cowan goes inside the design of a machine that shuns the mundane.
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.
TikTok influencers sue U.S. government
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ban. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Samsung trolls Apple after failed iPad Pro "crush" ad
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
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Discovery of long-lost river may solve ancient pyramid mystery
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
New study may solve mystery about warm-blooded dinosaurs
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Cicadas pee from trees. And they can urinate a lot, a new study finds.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
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Arizona man learns his fate 7 years after wife was buried alive
"Sandra was kidnapped from her home while her children slept nearby, bound in packing tape, driven to a remote location and buried alive," prosecutors said.
Man acquitted in killing of pregnant woman, boyfriend in Kansas
Camrah Trotter, was killed as she called 911 after her boyfriend, 23-year-old Dominique Ray, was fatally shot.
9 more killed in attacks on political candidates before Mexico elections
Photos shared by local media showed a red truck dotted by bullet holes, and bloodied bodies lying in the trunk and on the ground.
County sheriffs wield lethal power, face little accountability
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
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.
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America's 1st Black astronaut candidate
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally reached space on a Blue Origin flight at 90 years old. The 10-minute flight ended Dwight's 60-year journey for a chance to travel beyond Earth. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with more on Dwight's legacy.
Blue Origin takes oldest man ever into space
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket lifted off Sunday, carrying the oldest man ever to go into space. Ed Dwight, 90, trained to become NASA's first Black astronaut candidate 60 years ago, but he didn't get to fly then.
Blue Origin launches first Black astronaut candidate 60 years after rejection
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
Launch of Boeing's hard-luck Starliner delayed yet again
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
Sun emits its largest X-class flare of the solar cycle
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
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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.
Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
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America's 1st Black astronaut candidate
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally reached space on a Blue Origin flight at 90 years old. The 10-minute flight ended Dwight's 60-year journey for a chance to travel beyond Earth. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with more on Dwight's legacy.
How Iran is reacting to Raisi's death
Iranian regime supporters are mourning the death of President Ebrahim Raisi after a deadly helicopter crash that is shaking up Iran's leadership. Dr. Eric Lob, an associate professor at Florida International University, joins CBS News with more on the political implications.
Biden, Trump hit campaign trail
President Biden and former President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail over the weekend ahead of the 2024 general election. Mr. Biden addressed Morehouse College students in Atlanta, and Trump spoke to members of the National Rifle Association, which formally endorsed him for president in Dallas. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Cohen's 4th day of Trump trial testimony
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former attorney and "fixer," is back on the stand Monday for what is expected to be his last day of testimony at the former president's "hush money" criminal trial. CBS News' Robert Costa breaks down the latest in the case.
Dali ship in Key Bridge collapse refloated
The process to refloat the Dali cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge involved dive crews and other meticulous steps to move the vessel. CBS News' Skyler Henry explains.