Red Flag, Talking to the Past
A standoff over Red Flag gun laws; And, Holocaust survivors will be able to share their stories after death thanks to a new project.
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Aurora cop pledges changes to police training
Aurora, Colorado's police chief promises changes in officer training after a Black family's terrifying encounter with police. Eyewitness video shows four kids, aged six to 17, face down in a parking lot, swarmed by officers. They mistook the family's car for a stolen vehicle. Errol Barnett reports on how the police chief of that Denver suburb is responding to this alarming incident.
Video shows Black children handcuffed face down on the pavement
The children, ages 6 to 17, were lying with their faces down on the concrete.
Protests erupt across the U.S. and turn deadly in Texas
The protests focused around police brutality and were seemingly escalated by President Trump's plans to send in more federal enforcers.
Violence increases at protests across the country
Violence exploded on city streets across the U.S. from Seattle to Richmond as thousands turned out demanding the removal of the federal agents deployed to several cities. Meg Oliver has the latest.
Squirrel in Colorado tests positive for the bubonic plague
The news comes about one week after officials in China announced a suspected bubonic plague case.
Mongolian teen infected by marmot dies of bubonic plague
In an unrelated case in neighboring China, a patient who was infected with plague in the northern region of Inner Mongolia is improving, Chinese state media say.
Squirrel tests positive for plague in Colorado
A squirrel has tested positive for the bubonic plague in Morrison, Colorado, according to Jefferson County public health officials. Now, officials have issued a warning for humans and their pets.
School nurses prep for reopening
States are drafting plans for reopening schools as classes get ready to start back up for the fall. For areas that plan on allowing in-person learning, nurses will play an important role as the country continues to deal with the pandemic. Melanie Asmar, a reporter with Chalkbeat Colorado, joins CBSN to discuss.
Seasonal changes bring challenges for Colorado tourism amid pandemic
Tourists spend billions in Colorado each year — in 2018, travelers spent $22.3 billion in the state.
Cops fired for re-enacting Elijah McClain chokehold
Three Colorado officers were fired and a fourth resigned over photos showing police reenact a chokehold used on Elijah McClain, a Black man who died last year after police stopped him on the street. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Cops fired over photo reenacting chokehold
Three police officers in Colorado have been fired and a fourth has resigned over photos mocking the chokehold placed on a Black man who died after police stopped him on the street last August. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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Photos show officers reenacting chokehold on Elijah McClain
Several officers in Aurora, Colorado, have been fired over a photo that reenacted a chokehold their colleagues used on Elijah McClain, who died in police custody in 2019.
Officer involved in Elijah McClain photo investigation resigns
The unreleased photographs show officers near where Elijah McClain was killed reenacting the hold that preceded his death, according to sources cited by CBS Denver.
Upset in Colorado GOP primary race
In Colorado's primary elections on Tuesday, former Governor John Hickenlooper won the Democratic nomination for Senate to challenge Republican Cory Gardner in the fall. In a GOP House primary, gun rights activist Lauren Boebert defeated 5-term Rep. Scott Tipton. Washington Post national reporter David Weigel joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" with a recap of the races plus insight into President Trump's reelection bid.
QAnon conspiracy supporter wins primary
Colorado restaurant owner and gun activist Lauren Boebert, an enthusiast for the QAnon conspiracy theory, defeated incumbent Congressman Scott Tipton in the Republican primary, while Democrat John Hickenlooper won his party's Senate primary. CBSN has details.
QAnon supporter defeats 5-term congressman endorsed by Trump
Lauren Boebert said of the right-wing conspiracy theory, "if this is real, then it could be really great for our country."
Officers investigated over photos at Elijah McClain memorial
Three police officers in Colorado have been put on paid leave after the police chief says they appeared in inappropriate photos taken near a memorial for 23-year-old Elijah McClain. Adriana Diaz reports.
Colorado Democrats face off in primary ahead of key Senate election
Former Governor John Hickenlooper is considered the frontrunner in the primary to face Cory Gardner in November.
Cops probed over photos of them at Elijah McClain memorial
Sources told CBS Denver that the unreleased photos show officers reenacting the hold that preceded McClain's death.
Saharan dust cloud covers parts of U.S.
A Saharan dust storm, nicknamed "Godzilla" for its massive size, is moving toward the northeastern U.S. after stretching from Texas to Florida on Friday. It is expected to cause thick, hazy skies that will lead to poor air quality. Parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are also expecting to be battered by severe thunderstorms Saturday after golf ball-sized hail pelted Colorado roads on Friday. Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" with what viewers can expect from their weather.
Special prosecutor appointed to investigate Elijah McClain case
"They murdered him. They are bullies with badges," Sheneen McClain told CBS News.
Gov. appoints prosecutor in Elijah McClain case
Colorado's governor has appointed a special prosecutor in the case of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old black man who died in police custody last summer. McClain was stopped on his way home after a 911 caller described him as "sketchy." Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Elijah McClain petition gets over 2 million signatures
McClain, a 23-year-old black man, died after being detained by police in Aurora, Colorado.
Jack Smith seeks to dismiss charges against Trump in D.C. election case
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Illegal border crossings on track to reach new Biden-era low
President-elect Donald Trump, who ran on mass deportation and harsher immigration policies, could inherit a border that is relatively quiet.
Watch Live: White woman to be sentenced for fatally shooting Black neighbor
A white woman in Florida with a racist history will be sentenced on Monday for shooting and killing Ajike (A.J.) Owens, her Black neighbor, last year.
Menendez brothers set for court hearing today in bid for freedom
Erik and Lyle Menendez are set for a Monday court appearance after their lawyers requested that a judge review potential new evidence and consider resentencing in their first-degree murder convictions for the 1989 killings of their parents.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Special counsel seeks to end bid to revive documents case against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Charlotte airport workers strike at start of busy holiday travel week
Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike at the start of a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages.
Biden participates in his final White House turkey pardon
President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom that hail from Minnesota, where they will return.
Biden's legacy bookended by two Trump victories
Biden said four years of Trump would become an "aberrant moment in time." Now his presidency is wedged between his rival's time in power.
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Arkansas couple saves dog's life, 85-year-old teacher inspires students
An Arkansas couple sacrifices their wedding fund to save an injured dog, while an 85-year-old teacher in New York continues to inspire generations of students with her passion for teaching.
Special counsel seeks to end bid to revive documents case against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Jack Smith seeks to dismiss charges against Trump in D.C. election case
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Watch Live: White woman to be sentenced for fatally shooting Black neighbor
A white woman in Florida with a racist history will be sentenced on Monday for shooting and killing Ajike (A.J.) Owens, her Black neighbor, last year.
Amazon workers in more than 20 countries plan Black Friday strikes
Workers at Amazon warehouses around the world plan to strike between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this week.
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Amazon workers in more than 20 countries plan Black Friday strikes
Workers at Amazon warehouses around the world plan to strike between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this week.
Macy's says an employee hid up to $154 million in delivery expenses
Macy's delays its quarterly earnings report after discovering that an accounting unit employee concealed delivery expenses.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Charlotte airport workers strike at start of busy holiday travel week
Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike at the start of a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages.
Hyundai, Kia recall more than 208,000 electric vehicles over power loss issue
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
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Special counsel seeks to end bid to revive documents case against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Jack Smith seeks to dismiss charges against Trump in D.C. election case
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Biden's legacy bookended by two Trump victories
Biden said four years of Trump would become an "aberrant moment in time." Now his presidency is wedged between his rival's time in power.
Illegal border crossings on track to reach new Biden-era low
President-elect Donald Trump, who ran on mass deportation and harsher immigration policies, could inherit a border that is relatively quiet.
Biden participates in his final White House turkey pardon
President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom that hail from Minnesota, where they will return.
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As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
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Lawmakers brawl over deadly train station roof collapse in Serbia
Scuffles and fistfights broke out weeks after a deadly rail station roof collapse that ignited tensions in the Balkan state.
Mystery of serial shoe robber solved when camera catches culprit
Police thought a shoe thief was on the loose at a kindergarten, until a security camera caught the furry culprit in action.
Chinese trans woman awarded thousands over forced electroshock therapy
Trans performance artist Ling'er says she was forced to undergo electroshock treatments at a hospital in China that left her with a heart condition.
Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
17 people missing after Egyptian tour boat sinks on Red Sea diving trip
Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 45 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 28 rescued and 17 still missing.
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"Glicked" sweeps box office
"Wicked" lead the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.
"Wicked," "Gladiator II" soar at box office
While "Gladiator II" earned $55 million at the box office domestically, "Wicked" soared with $114 million. It was the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the two movies earning the nickname "Glicked."
Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
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How AI can help to plan your next vacation
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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.
A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI
At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.
Who has the best Black Friday tech prices?
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
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Science
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
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Watch Live: White woman to be sentenced for fatally shooting Black neighbor
A white woman in Florida with a racist history will be sentenced on Monday for shooting and killing Ajike (A.J.) Owens, her Black neighbor, last year.
Arrest made after woman, baby shot dead in car in Connecticut
A suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman and her 4-month-old son inside a car in Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested in Puerto Rico, officials said.
Menendez brothers set for Monday court hearing in bid for freedom
Erik and Lyle Menendez are set for a Monday court appearance after their lawyers requested that a judge review potential new evidence and consider resentencing in their first-degree murder convictions for the 1989 killings of their parents.
Menendez Brothers to appear in court
Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for the 1989 murder of their parents, will appear virtually in court Monday for a hearing addressing the brothers' habeas corpus petition that seeks to vacate their murder convictions for lesser charges like manslaughter. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has the latest.
Venezuelan gangs trying to recruit kids from migrant families, NYPD says
There is growing concern among the police over an increase in Venezuelan gang activity across New York City.
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
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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Trump team reacts to Smith's motion to dismiss
Donald Trump's communication director Steven Cheung is reacting to news of special counsel Jack Smith filing to dismiss the charges against the president-elect stemming from an alleged scheme to interfere in the 2020 election. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Smith seeks to dismiss Trump charges
Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a motion to dismiss the charges against President-elect Donald Trump stemming from an alleged scheme to subvert the transfer of power after the election in 2020. Nancy Cordes anchored CBS News' special report on the legal development.
Judge to hear arguments over Infowars sale
Alex Jones will be back in court Monday as he tries to block satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars. The Onion acquired Infowars in a bankruptcy auction that Jones says was rigged. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Menendez Brothers back in court: What to know
Lyle and Erik Menendez will appear virtually at a status hearing Monday with calls growing for the brothers to have their sentences reduced for the 1989 killings of their parents. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.
Report: Russia captures U.K. national
A British national fighting with Ukrainian forces has reportedly been captured by the Russian military. If confirmed, it would be the first publicly known case of a Western national captured on Russian soil while fighting for Kyiv. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest on the war.