Controversial killings by police
More than 500 people have been killed by police in 2016, and certain cases raise troubling questions
Philando Castile
Protests against police violence
The recent police killings of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, La., and Philando Castile in St. Paul, Minn., have reignited protests against police violence
Protests against police violence continue for 4th night across U.S.
From Atlanta to St. Paul, demonstors take to the streets; 30 to 40 more arrested in Baton Rouge
Obama Honors Dallas Victims
President Obama cut short an official visit to Spain on Sunday so he could personally honor the murdered Dallas police officers. He also tried to calm protestors from nearly 5,000 miles away and cautioned activists back home not to use recent shootings of black men by police as an excuse for violence. Margaret Brennan is traveling with the president.
Violent St. Paul Protests
Dozens of arrests were made in St. Paul, Minnesota, after protestors fought with police over the deadly shooting of Philando Castile last Wednesday. Several hundred protesters clashed with police as they shut down one of the Twin Cities' main highways, Interstate 94. For more than four hours overnight, police tried to get the crowd under control. Some hurled broken concrete, rocks, rebar and even fireworks at officers. Anna Werner has more from St. Paul.
Baton Rouge Protests
The protests in the Louisiana captial were in response to the death of 37-year-old Alton Sterling, who was shot and killed during an encounter with police last week. More than 100 arrests were made during the protests, most for defying orders to clear the street, some for battery of a police officer. Seven guns were siezed from protesters along with body armor. David Begnaud has more.
Families Of Dallas Shooting Victims
One of the fallen heroes in the Dallas shooting was police officer Michael Smith, who was also an Army veteran. Heidi and Mike Smith had an all-American family: she was a teacher he was a police officer. Omar Villafranca spoke with his family.
Dallas Gunman's Bloody Message
After the initial rounds of gunfire, Dallas Police chief David Brown said in an interview the gunman laughed at police negotiations and scribbled letters on the wall with his own blood. A makeshift memorial continues to grow where the five police officers were killed by a sniper last Thursday. Manuel Bojorquez has more from Dallas.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the July 10, 2016 edition
After the initial rounds of gunfire, Dallas Police chief David Brown said in an interview the gunman laughed at police negotiations and scribbled letters on the wall with his own blood; Videos shot inside a migrant raft reveal the cramped conditions.
7/10: Bratton, Johnson, Cummings, Rawlings
We bring you the latest on the Dallas shootings and the ongoing protests around the U.S., with Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton, DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and more.
Rep. Cummings issues warning on political speak post-Dallas
The Maryland lawmaker said "people have a tendency to act on certain things" when they hear inflammatory language in the wake of a tragedy
NAACP head: "We have to be morally surgical" after shootings
Cornell William Brooks said on "Face the Nation" Sunday that "race relations have improved" but says there's still a ways to go
Black, white and blue
A nation reels from the week's tragic events in Baton Rouge, Minnesota and Dallas that illuminate the gap between police and communities of color
"48 Hours": Bringing a Nation Together
In the aftermath of the deadly police shootings in Dallas -- what will it take for America to heal?
Healing begins in Baton Rouge
In spite of viral video which could have lead to an explosion of anger, David Begnaud reports the Louisiana city has remained mostly peaceful in the aftermath.
Celebrities speak out for social change
Powerful people are feeling a responsibility to use their fame as a platform to bring change. Don Dahler has more on that.
Philando Castile remembered
There is grief in Minnesota for Philando Castile, who died July 6 at the hands of an officer at a traffic stop in St. Paul. Anna Werner has more on a man who was beloved by many.
When personal tragedies go viral
On July 7, Diamond Reynolds pulled out her cell phone during a fatal Minnesota traffic stop, clicked on Facebook Live and changed the world. Erin Moriarty reports.
Moving forward in Dallas
A peaceful protest against racial injustice Thursday evening was shattered by gunfire when a black U.S. Army veteran, angry over the death of black men at the hands of white police officers, opened fire. When it was over, five police officers were dead, and seven were wounded. Maureen Maher reports on how the city is trying to move forward.
"Bringing a Nation Together"
A "48 Hours" special on the aftermath of the deadly police shootings in Dallas -- what will it take for America to heal?
LA Police Recruits Graduate
A new class of police rookies will hit the streets of Los Angeles in the very near future. The LAPD graduated its newest class of recruits, and their exit from the academy comes when police officers are being targeted for simply wearing the uniform. Mireya Villarreal has a report on the rookies and the climate they're entering.
Police Violence Demonstrations Continue
Tensions between the public and police boiled over for yet another night. The largest turnout may have been in downtown Atlanta, where thousands marched for justice. Police created a barricade of officers and vehicles to keep protesters from the highway. In Phoenix, about a thousand protesters clashed with police dressed in riot gear. Teri Okita reports.
Obama Addresses Dallas Shootings
In Warsaw, Poland, President Obama addressed the Dallas attack in a rare weekend news conference. The president acknowledged America's pain in the wake of the Dallas shooting but strongly rejected claims that the country's racial divide has deepened. Margaret Brennan has more.
Five Officers Identified
Inside the Dallas Police Association, Vice President Mike Mata is making space on the memorial wall. More has been revealed on the five officers who were killed in the deadly sniper attack. Four were fathers and three were veterans. Omar Villafranca has their stories.
Dallas Gunman Investigation
Investigators say the Dallas gunman, Micah Johnson, was amassing an arsenal at his home outside of Dallas. Dating back to 2014, investigators believe Johnson began building what amounted to an arsenal. He was stockpiling guns and gathering the elements to build explosives. Jeff Pegues has more on the sniper and his troubled past.
Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty in mass rape trial in France
A judge sentenced him to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping her for years and inviting dozens of other men to do the same.
Wisconsin shooter was in contact with California man plotting his own attack
A California judge issued a restraining order against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents he'd been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter, authorities and court documents say.
Nationwide Teamsters strike against Amazon beginning
The Teamsters union says workers at seven facilities will walk off the job Thursday morning. It's an attempt to pressure the e-commerce giant for a labor agreement during the key holiday shopping period.
House conservatives revolt over GOP-backed spending bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione expected to waive extradition
An attorney for Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, says he will waive extradition at his hearing on Thursday.
Biden sets new climate goal for slashing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
Oklahoma set to execute man who killed girl during cannibalistic fantasy
Oklahoma is preparing to execute Kevin Underwood, who killed a 10-year-old girl during a cannibalistic fantasy. It would be the 25th and last scheduled U.S. execution this year.
Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
Teacher, student killed in Wisconsin school shooting identified
Erin West, 42, and Rubi Vergara, 14, were fatally shot Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Oklahoma set to execute man who killed girl, 10, during cannibalistic fantasy
Oklahoma is preparing to execute Kevin Underwood, who killed a 10-year-old girl during a cannibalistic fantasy. It would be the 25th and last scheduled U.S. execution this year.
O'Malley in bid for DNC chair says Democrats need to learn from "very bad loss"
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
Wisconsin shooter was in contact with California man plotting his own attack
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
Teacher, student killed in Wisconsin school shooting identified
Erin West, 42, and Rubi Vergara, 14, were fatally shot Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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Nationwide Teamsters strike against Amazon beginning
The Teamsters union says workers at seven facilities will walk off the job Thursday morning. It's an attempt to pressure the e-commerce giant for a labor agreement during the key holiday shopping period.
Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
U.S. Mint announces 5 historical women on new quarters for 2025. Here's who.
It's the last year the American Women Quarters Program will put historical female figures on reverse side of coins.
U.S. mulls ban on Chinese-made TP-Link routers over national security concerns
TP-Link routers could be banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, according to a report.
Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
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Biden sets new climate goal for slashing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
O'Malley in bid for DNC chair says Democrats need to learn from "very bad loss"
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
House conservatives revolt over GOP-backed spending bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
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Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs
Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for "insurance fairness" on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don't face the same kinds of coverage challenges.
What are seed oils and do they pose health risks? Here's what to know
Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.
CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
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Mayotte cyclone survivors plead with visiting French president for help
"Mayotte is demolished," an airport security agent told President Emmanuel Macron as he arrived in the remote French territory five days after Cyclone Chido.
Google Maps shows suspected corpse, helps solve murder mystery
Officers arrested a woman who was the missing male's partner and another man who was her ex-partner, police said.
2 soldiers killed by landmine day after troops killed by booby trap
The incident happened one day after a blast caused by another improvised landmine killed two Mexican soldiers and wounded five others.
Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty in mass rape trial in France
"AI have confidence in our capacity, collectively, to find a better future, in which men and women alike can live harmlessly together with mutual respect," Pelicot said.
New details of Captagon drug trade exposed with Assad regime's collapse
A CBS News team gained access to a site outside Damascus which holds the precursor chemicals for Captagon, one of the most popular street drugs in the Middle East and beyond.
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The Grateful Dead, Kennedy Center honorees, reflect on the band's legacy
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
Ben Schwartz, James Marsden on new "Sonic"
Ben Schwartz and James Marsden join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their roles in the highly anticipated sequel "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Kennedy Center honors Grateful Dead
Dave Matthews, Leon Bridges and Derek Trucks led a star-studded tribute to the Grateful Dead at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Anthony Mason spoke with the band's three surviving core members about their journey to becoming one of the most influential bands in American history.
Megan Thee Stallion asks for restraining order against Tory Lanez
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
How Nikki Glaser is preparing for Golden Globes hosting gig
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
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"Murder hornets" eradicated in the U.S., agriculture officials say
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
How climate change impacted 2024
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
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Google Maps shows suspected corpse, helps solve murder mystery
Officers arrested a woman who was the missing male's partner and another man who was her ex-partner, police said.
2 soldiers killed by landmine day after troops killed by booby trap
The incident happened one day after a blast caused by another improvised landmine killed two Mexican soldiers and wounded five others.
Oklahoma set to execute man who killed girl, 10, during cannibalistic fantasy
Oklahoma is preparing to execute Kevin Underwood, who killed a 10-year-old girl during a cannibalistic fantasy. It would be the 25th and last scheduled U.S. execution this year.
Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty in mass rape trial in France
"AI have confidence in our capacity, collectively, to find a better future, in which men and women alike can live harmlessly together with mutual respect," Pelicot said.
Teacher, student killed in Wisconsin school shooting identified
Erin West, 42, and Rubi Vergara, 14, were fatally shot Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
Starliner astronauts' return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
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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.
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.
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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Stopgap funding bill in limbo after GOP opposition
A bipartisan House deal on a short-term funding measure that would avoid a potential shutdown and keep the government operational through March appeared to have been scrapped Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance and some hardline Republican lawmakers came out against it. Nikole Killion has details from Capitol Hill.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Dec. 18, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Mangione expected to waive extradition, lawyer says
Luigi Mangione, the man indicted on murder charges in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to waive extradition back to New York, his lawyer said Wednesday. Mangione is currently in custody in Pennsylvania.
New details emerge about teen shooting suspect
We are learning more about the background of a 15-year-old girl who authorities said opened fire Monday at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, killing two people and wounding six others. Ian Lee reports from Madison.