Texas board withdraws pardon recommendation for George Floyd
Floyd, who was from Houston, was killed last year by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
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Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in federal civil rights case
The change of plea hearing took place Wednesday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Reimagining police departments
Scott Pelley reports on the ways American cities are reimagining their police departments, with Austin, Texas, leading the way.
11/21/2021: Reimagining Police, Supersonic, Caligula's Gardens
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Reimagining police departments with safety and justice in mind
Scott Pelley reports on the ways American cities are reimagining their police departments, with Austin, Texas, leading the way.
Voters to decide future of Minneapolis police
More than a dozen people are vying to become Minneapolis mayor. With crime on the rise in the city, police reform has taken center stage in the election -- and voters will decide if the police force should be replaced with a public safety agency. CBSN Minnesota political reporter Caroline Cummings joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Greene to discuss the candidates and the questions on the ballot.
Minneapolis cop charged in car crash that killed Leneal Frazier
The officer involved in a fatal car crash has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
Police sergeant suspended over comments made during George Floyd protests
A Boston Police Department spokesman said the investigation consisted of video evidence and multiple witness interviews.
Derek Chauvin appeals his conviction in George Floyd's death
The former Minneapolis cop filed it on his own, saying he didn't have a lawyer to do it for him.
Minneapolis vote on police reform
More than a year after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, voters there are gearing up to decide whether to pass an amendment that would drastically overhaul the city's police department. As Politico's Maya King reports, it's pitting some Democrats against one another. She joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Tanya Rivero with the details, as well as the latest on Mayor Jacob Frey's reelection campaign.
White House hails FDA move on booster shots
The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency-use authorization to Pfizer for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for seniors, people with underlying health conditions and adults frequently exposed to the virus. The White House called the announcement a "major step forward" as President Biden hosted members from the progressive and moderate factions of the Democratic Party to discuss a major piece of his domestic agenda. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss.
Bipartisan police reform talks collapse in Congress
Lawmakers for months have been trying to reach agreement over police reforms.
Ex-cops charged in George Floyd case plead not guilty
The four former officers were charged this year for allegedly violating Floyd's constitutional rights.
The Smithsonian is building a 2020 artifact collection for future generations
While 2020 may not be a year we want to re-live, the museum believes it's one that everyone needs to remember.
Rising photographer Flo Ngala shifts focus
26-year-old photographer Flo Ngala got her big break capturing icons from Cardi B to Stacey Abrams. After George Floyd's murder, she began to shift her focus to photojournalism. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Bender on Trump's political future
Wall Street Journal Senior White House Reporter Michael C. Bender joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "Frankly, We Did Win This Election." He talks about President Trump's final year in office during a campaign, the coronavirus pandemic and protests in the name of George Floyd.
Family of man killed in police pursuit speaks out
"My brother was the happiest man in the world," his brother said Friday. "He didn't deserve what he got."
Eric Garner's mother calls for continued changes to law enforcement
Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, called on legislators to pass the George Floyd in Policing Act.
Eric Garner's mother discusses Chauvin sentencing
After Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, some members of Floyd's family say it wasn't enough. Floyd's nephew said the sentence was a slap in the face, while his sister released a statement saying it shows matters of police brutality are being taken seriously, but there's still progress to be made. Gwen Carr, whose son Eric Garner was also killed at the hands of police in New York City in 2014, joined CBSN to Lana Zak to discuss her reaction to Chauvin's conviction and sentence, and to reflect on her son's death.
Chauvin sentenced in death of George Floyd
The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd learned his fate on Friday. A judge sentenced Derek Chauvin to 22.5 years in prison. As Jamie Yuccas reports, Friday was the first time Chauvin broke his silence in the courtroom.
Derek Chauvin sentenced for murder of George Floyd
Judge Peter Cahill sentenced former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. The sentencing followed emotional statements from members of George Floyd's family, along with Chauvin's mother. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports on the latest from Minneapolis. Then, Rebecca Roiphe, a legal contributor for CBS News and a former Manhattan prosecutor, explains how the judge reached his decision, and what's next in Chauvin's legal battle.
Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for Floyd's murder
The punishment came after the former Minneapolis police officer broke his more than yearlong silence in court.
Chauvin gets 22.5 years for George Floyd’s murder
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. Floyd’s family addressed Chauvin before he was sentenced. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Ibram X. Kendi on Chauvin's sentencing
The family of George Floyd says they will not celebrate the 22 and 1/2 year prison sentence for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. CBS News contributor Ibram X. Kendi spoke with CBSN's Elaine Quijano about the reaction to the judge's decision.
Derek Chauvin makes brief statement in court
Before a judge sentenced him to 22 and 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin made a brief statement in court. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman called his comments "bizarre."
"No sign of life" after helicopter carrying Iran's president apparently crashes
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was traveling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province when the helicopter apparently crashed in poor weather.
Pope Francis discusses same-sex couples, surrogacy during rare interview
Pope Francis, during a rare interview from the Vatican, urged acceptance, saying, "The Gospel is for everyone."
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.
Hungary's far-right PM Viktor Orbán has made "some smart decisions," Sen. J.D. Vance says
The Ohio Republican has previously praised Orbán's approach to state universities in Hungary, saying his way could be the model for eliminating what he views as a left-wing bias at American universities.
Abortion access finds wide support, but inflation, immigration fears propel Trump
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
U.S. and Saudi Arabia near potentially historic security deal
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salam on Saturday to discuss a potentially historic bilateral agreement between the two nations.
11 injured in shooting in Savannah, Georgia
Police in Savannah, Georgia, are investigating a shooting that injured 11 people in the city's downtown area late on Saturday night.
Child among 3 killed in western New York after vehicle hit by Amtrak train
Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York to Niagara Falls when it hit a Dodge truck Friday evening in North Tonawanda, N.Y.
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped grow department store chain, dies at 90
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped expand his family's Pacific Northwest department store chain into an upscale national brand, has died, his sons confirmed Sunday.
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Bruce Nordstrom, who helped grow department store chain, dies at 90
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped expand his family's Pacific Northwest department store chain into an upscale national brand, has died, his sons confirmed Sunday.
706 people named Kyle descend on Texas town for world record attempt
When 706 people named Kyle in the same place is not enough.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. J.D. Vance and Sen. Gary Peters join Margaret Brennan.
11 injured in shooting in Savannah, Georgia
Police in Savannah, Georgia, are investigating a shooting that injured 11 people in the city's downtown area late on Saturday night.
Gates says campus protesters "don't know much of that history" in Middle East
"What has gone on, transpired between Israel and the Palestinians going back decades is very complex, very difficult," former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on "Face the Nation."
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Bruce Nordstrom, who helped grow department store chain, dies at 90
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped expand his family's Pacific Northwest department store chain into an upscale national brand, has died, his sons confirmed Sunday.
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."
Dow closes above 40,000 for first time, notching new milestone
Wall Street investors are increasingly confident of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, pushing financial markets to new highs.
Chevy Bolt owners win $150 million settlement after EVs caught fire
Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires.
TikTok says it's testing letting users post 60-minute videos
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. J.D. Vance and Sen. Gary Peters join Margaret Brennan.
Gates says campus protesters "don't know much of that history" in Middle East
"What has gone on, transpired between Israel and the Palestinians going back decades is very complex, very difficult," former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Sen. J.D. Vance on "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. J.D. Vance, Republican of Ohio, that aired on May 19, 2024.
Transcript: Chris Krebs on "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Chris Krebs, the former director of CISA and a CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst, that aired on May 19, 2024.
Transcript: Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., that aired on May 19, 2024.
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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.
Bill to ban most public mask wearing advances in North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
What is hypochlorous acid? The trendy skin care ingredient, explained
Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists.
Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
Surgery patients at lower risk with women doctors, more research shows
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
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Congolese army says it foiled a coup attempt
Congo's army says it has foiled a coup attempt and arrested the perpetrators, including several Americans.
U.S. troops to complete withdrawal from Niger by mid-September, Pentagon says
American and Nigerien defense officials say U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by its ruling junta will complete their withdrawal from the West African country by the middle of September.
At least 27 killed in central Gaza airstrike as U.S. envoy visits the region
At least 27 people, mainly women and children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza.
"No sign of life" after helicopter carrying Iran's president apparently crashes
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was traveling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province when the helicopter apparently crashed in poor weather.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia near potentially historic security deal
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salam on Saturday to discuss a potentially historic bilateral agreement between the two nations.
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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.
Martha Stewart on how to throw a garden tea party
The lifestyle entrepreneur and host of "Martha Gardens" offers tips on preparing a delicious afternoon tea.
Courteney Cox: Designing woman
After studying design and architecture in college, Courteney Cox pursued modeling and acting, and is forever identifiable as "neat freak" Monica in the sitcom "Friends." Now she's an entrepreneur, creating a line of scented products for the home.
Courteney Cox: Designing woman
After studying design and architecture in college, Courteney Cox pursed modeling and acting, and is forever identifiable as "neat freak" Monica Geller in the classic sitcom "Friends." Now she's also an entrepreneur, creating a line of scented products for the home. She talks with correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti about why she was inspired to create Homecourt's cleaning and beauty products; her strong bonds with her "Friends" castmates; and about her early big break, appearing in a Bruce Springsteen music video.
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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.
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.
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.
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."
TikTok says it's testing letting users post 60-minute videos
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
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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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11 injured in shooting in Savannah, Georgia
Police in Savannah, Georgia, are investigating a shooting that injured 11 people in the city's downtown area late on Saturday night.
Was death of a doctor's wife an accident or staged to look like one?
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
3 killed, 3 wounded in early-morning shooting in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Deputy Chief Gregory Bodker told reporters that officers arrived to find a "very chaotic scene."
Video appears to show Diddy assaulting ex in 2016
Disturbing video obtained by CNN appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs pushing, kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. Elise Preston reports.
Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years
David DePape, the man convicted of attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer inside their San Francisco home in 2022, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
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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.
Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
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.
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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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5/19: The Takeout: Craig Whitlock
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with author and Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock. His new book details the rise and fall of former contractor "Fat Leonard," and his role in one of the most controversial scandals in U.S. military history.
The Power of Sheriffs | CBS Reports
A murder plot discussed on tape implicating a sheriff in southeastern Oklahoma triggers a CBS News investigation, uncovering a pattern of abuses that have gone largely unchecked for years. It's a cautionary tale that reveals an unsettling reality for small towns across America: when sheriffs abuse their power, people can die and there's little to hold them accountable.
60 Minutes’ 56th season comes to an end
Tonight, 60 Minutes says thank you to Frank Devine: a senior producer who's retiring after making our show better for 35 years. And thank you to viewers for watching our 56th season.
Papa Francisco: La entrevista con 60 Minutos
En una rara entrevista, el Papa Francisco responde a preguntas sobre conflictos globales, migrantes en los Estados Unidos, abuso sexual en la iglesia y más durante una conversación con Norah O'Donnell.
Play based on Nazi’s photo album from Auschwitz
A Nazi’s photo album shows top officers at Auschwitz singing, socializing, and lighting a Christmas tree at a time when hundreds of thousands of Jews were killed in the concentration camp.