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Derek Chauvin's prosecutors speak to 60 Minutes
Scott Pelley speaks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the prosecutorial team that convicted Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
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Scott Pelley speaks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the prosecutorial team that convicted Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
Scott Pelley speaks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the prosecutorial team that convicted Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
Prosecutors say the testimony of Judeah Reynolds, nine years old when she witnessed the murder of George Floyd, offered important perspective for jurors.
Scott Pelley speaks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the prosecutorial team that convicted Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
Scott Pelley speaks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the prosecutorial team that convicted Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
Prosecutors say the testimony of Judeah Reynolds, nine years old when she witnessed the murder of George Floyd, offered important perspective for jurors.
Minnesota special prosecutor Jerry Blackwell says while no evidence exists of a racist motive, most people can't believe the killing would have happened to the average white citizen.
In the wake of the Derek Chauvin verdict, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says police chiefs should have more authority to discipline officers who violate the rules.
Prosecutors say the testimony of Judeah Reynolds, 9 years old when she witnessed the murder of George Floyd, offered important perspective for jurors.
"We weren't required to prove motive, but what I saw is somebody who just put ego before policing," Keith Ellison told 60 Minutes. See the interview, Sunday.
"Particularly when the victim is a person of color, it's just rare that there's any accountability," Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told 60 Minutes for a report airing Sunday.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison delivered a statement after fired Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd. "I would not call today's verdict justice, however, because justice implies true restoration. But it is accountability, which is the first step towards justice." Watch his remarks and read more here.
The judge will decide within the next 90 days whether to release police body camera footage of Floyd's arrest to the public.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced new charges against three former officers with aiding and abetting in George Floyd's death and increased a murder charge for Derek Chauvin who pressed his knee on Floyd's neck. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
All 4 officers charged in George Floyd's death; Langston Hughes "Let America Be America Again" shows the nation's continued struggle of freedom and equality
Every former living president has now issued a statement on the death of George Floyd. New charges against the officers involved in the incident which led to his death were also filed Wednesday. CBS News' Natalie Brand, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday that former police officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd's death, and three other officers are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder. Watch Ellison's remarks here.
"Our criminal justice system is used as a system of social control so often," he told Elaine Quijano, anchor of "Red & Blue" on CBSN.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who will lead all prosecutions related to the death of George Floyd, told “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano that "injustice has been a hallmark of our criminal justice system." Ellison's comments come after six days of nationwide protests, which have turned into violent clashes between police and demonstrators in many U.S. cities.
Fmr. Minneapolis police officer appears in court; Activists say outsiders hijacked peaceful protests
Ellison will assist Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman in the forthcoming case surrounding the death of George Floyd who died in police custody.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Sunday night that state Attorney General Keith Ellison will lead any prosecutions related to George Floyd's death. "It is with a great degree of humility and great seriousness that I accept the responsibility for leadership on this critical case," Ellison said. Watch their remarks here.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison discusses the death of George Floyd following his arrest by Minneapolis police, and the third night of protests in the city.
Kris Schiffler says he and 163 employees at six bars he owns "could end up broke and on the street" if he doesn't defy the state's stay-at-home order.
Former President Barrack Obama announced a new list of Democratic endorsements Monday, as midterm campaigns near the home stretch. Anita Dunn, a former White House communications director for Obama and managing director of SKDKnickerbocker, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest endorsements.
Sen. JD Vance formally accepted the vice-presidential nomination at the third night of the Republican National Convention.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the third night of the 2024 RNC. Vice presidential nominee JD Vance is slated to address the RNC.
A tree, located between the Trump rally shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight, according to a CBS News analysis.
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
Kai Trump, Donald Trump Jr.'s daughter, and Donald Trump's eldest grandchild, spoke Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention.
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair."
Millions of Americans absorbed a dizzying political news cycle this past weekend, a series of extraordinary headlines for an already divided electorate.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention and accepted the party's nomination for vice president.
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the third night of the 2024 RNC. Vice presidential nominee JD Vance is slated to address the RNC.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Kai Trump, Donald Trump Jr.'s daughter, and Donald Trump's eldest grandchild, spoke Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention.
Millions of Americans absorbed a dizzying political news cycle this past weekend, a series of extraordinary headlines for an already divided electorate.
The popular cooler bags are back in stock at Trader Joe's stores today. Some locations are setting purchasing limits.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Baby formula maker Reckitt said tornado damage to an Indiana warehouse could affect supplies of its nutrition products.
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a sales bump after the Ohio senator was picked to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention and accepted the party's nomination for vice president.
Sen. JD Vance formally accepted the vice-presidential nomination at the third night of the Republican National Convention.
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the third night of the 2024 RNC. Vice presidential nominee JD Vance is slated to address the RNC.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Kai Trump, Donald Trump Jr.'s daughter, and Donald Trump's eldest grandchild, spoke Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
The remains of a medieval palace that may have housed the early peoples between the 9th and 13 centuries was uncovered in Rome.
Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
Residents of a Toronto suburb tell CBS News they're worried a U.S. company may be emitting a cancer-causing gas in their community.
Britain's King Charles III donned a ceremonial crown and robe to give a speech opening the U.K.'s first left-leaning parliament in 14 years.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
The six people who were found dead this week in a Thailand hotel room are believed to have been poisoned, officials say. Investigators say they found cyanide in the cups of the victims, who have been identified as two Vietnamese-Americans and four Vietnamese nationals. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Nearly 17 pounds total of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine were found in the car. More than 1,610 pounds of illegal drugs were seized in the region last week, according to Customs and Border Protection.
A young gas station operator in Wisconsin was stabbed to death on June 12. Authorities have never named a suspect in the murder until now.
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Former President Donald Trump's 17-year-old granddaughter Kai, the daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump, spoke Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention. "The media makes my grandpa seem like a different person," she said.
Donald Trump Jr. mourned the Trump rally shooting victim, Corey Comperatore, during his 2024 Republican National Convention speech and reflected on the attempted assassination of his father. He has "the heart of a lion," Trump Jr. said. Watch his full remarks.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders spoke on the second night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, recalling memories from her time as White House press secretary during the Trump administration. Sanders sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell on the third night of the RNC to reflect on her speech.
There is growing pressure on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, with warnings coming from top Democrats. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Former President Donald Trump took his seat at the 2024 Republican National Convention ahead of Kimberly Guilfoyle's speech. "I know the measure of the man that stands before us. Donald Trump will never stop fighting for you," said Guilfoyle.