Chicago mayor to meet with feds in police probe
DOJ announced investigation after the release of video showing white officer fatally shooting a black teen in 2014
DOJ announced investigation after the release of video showing white officer fatally shooting a black teen in 2014
Tensions have been building in Chicago after dash cam video was released a year after the incident
Hours after Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel apologized for the police shooting death of Laquan McDonald, hundreds of demonstrators clogged the city's streets Wednesday and called for Emanuel to step down. Dean Reynolds reports on how weeks of protests are exposing the mayor's vulnerable side.
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Not satisfied with a police officer's indictment in the fatal shooting of teenager Laquan McDonald or the resignation of Police Supertintendent Gary McCarthy, Chicago protestors turned their focus to Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Dean Reynolds reports from Chicago.
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Earlier in the day, Mayor Rahm Emanuel apologized for the 2014 police shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been engulfed in media firestorm since release of video showing 2014 killing of black teen by white cop
Video from a police station shows officers using a Taser on Philip Coleman, before dragging him, unconscious, from his cell
Critics are demanding Emanuel resign after the city released shocking video detailing the shooting death of Laquan McDonald
Clinton defended Chicago mayor, a longtime family ally, but went further than he did in calling for federal investigation into death of Laquan McDonald
Chicago is on edge after police shot 17-year-old Laquan McDonald to death. A group of retired police officers is challenging Mayor Rahm Emanuel, asking if he's truly doing all he can to repair trust in the community. Civil rights attorney Ashleigh Merchant joins CBSN with legal analysis.
Some accuse Rahm Emanuel of waiting until the election cycle was over to release the Laquan McDonald video, and want him fired too
The Illinois attorney general is asking the Justice Department to investigate the Chicago police department. Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy was forced to resign Tuesday following the release of a dash cam video showing black teenager Laquan McDonald being shot 16 times by a white officer. The officer is being charged with murder. Dean Reynolds reports.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has dismissed police superintendent Garry McCarthy from the force, as gang violence and distrust in the police have both risen; When a woman was trying to pay for her groceries and her credit card was declined, a kind stranger stepped up and took care of the bill.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has dismissed police superintendent Garry McCarthy from the force, as gang violence and distrust in the police have both risen. Dean Reynolds reports on what preciptiated the change in leadership.
The Mayor of Chicago has fired police Superintendent Garry McCarthy. His resignation comes a week after Officer Jason Van Dyke was charged with the murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins CBSN with the details on the mayor's plan to reform Chicago's police department.
Source believes officer will be indicgted; mayor meets with community leaders ahead of court-ordered release of video showing teen shot 16 times
The nation's third largest school district to eliminate 1,400 jobs, scale back maintenance and cut transportation
Feds probing $20 million no-bid contract awarded to a training academy where Barbara Byrd-Bennett once worked as a consultant
Voter turnout is high as incumbent Rahm Emanuel fights Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia in hard-fought runoff
Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel was re-elected to a second term after a tense election against Jesus Garcia.
Chicago is getting $70 million from the Pentagon to create a digital research lab for high-tech manufacturing and that it has the potential to turn the windy city into a new Silicon Valley. Norah O'Donnell reports.
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Beyond the close public relationship between former President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is what sources have described as frequent exchanges delving deeply into political and governing strategy.
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Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.
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Berkshire said in its earnings report Saturday that it sold off roughly another 100 million Apple shares in the third quarter after halving its massive investment in the iPhone maker last quarter.
Laws in more than 20 states, including Louisiana, now restrict various elements of mail-in ballots, which includes the kinds of assistance a voter can ask for.
TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.
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Online video production company says it fired as many as 10 employees after an investigation into its workplace culture.
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
Laws in more than 20 states, including Louisiana, now restrict various elements of mail-in ballots, which includes the kinds of assistance a voter can ask for.
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Follow live as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump enter the final weekend of the campaign in the 2024 election, as polls remain tight.
Beyond the close public relationship between former President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is what sources have described as frequent exchanges delving deeply into political and governing strategy.
There are similarities between Trump and Biden on long-term armed forces strategy, but the 2024 election shows stark differences in Harris and Trump's view of the military's role.
Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.
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The Biden administration said Thursday that some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia's Kursk region near Ukraine's border.
The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.
Kemi Badenoch is now the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.
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The four members of indie rock band Hippo Campus met while attending a Minnesota performing arts high school, and hit it big with the release of their first EP after graduating. Since then, they've just gotten bigger and better, selling out shows around the world and putting out multiple studio albums, including their newest release, "Flood," which was hailed as their best work yet. From "Flood," here is Hippo Campus with "Everything At Once."
The four members of indie rock band Hippo Campus met while attending a Minnesota performing arts high school, and hit it big with the release of their first EP after graduating. Since then, they've just gotten bigger and better, selling out shows around the world and putting out multiple studio albums, including their newest release, "Flood," which was hailed as their best work yet. From "Flood," here is Hippo Campus with "Madman."
The four members of indie rock band Hippo Campus met while attending a Minnesota performing arts high school, and hit it big with the release of their first EP after graduating. Since then, they've just gotten bigger and better, selling out shows around the world and putting out multiple studio albums, including their newest release, "Flood," which was hailed as their best work yet. From "Flood," here is Hippo Campus with "Paranoid."
After years of restoration work, visitors to the home of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, can get a new look into the private life of the controversial figure. Michelle Miller reports.
The National Ballet of Ukraine wrapped up a tour of the U.S. this week — its first since the fall of the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago. Several dancers spoke to CBS News about the power of performance and how they're keeping their nation's culture alive amid the war with Russia.
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
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.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
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Halloween took a horrific turn in Orlando, Florida, when gunshots rang out during a large celebration overnight. Two people were killed and at least eight were injured. Police have arrested a suspect. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest developments.
A 17-year-old suspect could be charged as an adult after allegedly shooting at least eight people in downtown Orlando as Halloween celebrations continued into early Friday morning. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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Opening statements began in Daniel Penny's trial for Jordan Neely's chokehold death during a 2023 New York City subway incident. Prosecutors allege Penny's reckless actions led to Neely's death. Penny's defense may offer other potential reasons for Penny's death. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
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The four members of indie rock band Hippo Campus met while attending a Minnesota performing arts high school, and hit it big with the release of their first EP after graduating. Since then, they've just gotten bigger and better, selling out shows around the world and putting out multiple studio albums, including their newest release, "Flood," which was hailed as their best work yet. From "Flood," here is Hippo Campus with "Everything At Once."
The four members of indie rock band Hippo Campus met while attending a Minnesota performing arts high school, and hit it big with the release of their first EP after graduating. Since then, they've just gotten bigger and better, selling out shows around the world and putting out multiple studio albums, including their newest release, "Flood," which was hailed as their best work yet. From "Flood," here is Hippo Campus with "Madman."
The four members of indie rock band Hippo Campus met while attending a Minnesota performing arts high school, and hit it big with the release of their first EP after graduating. Since then, they've just gotten bigger and better, selling out shows around the world and putting out multiple studio albums, including their newest release, "Flood," which was hailed as their best work yet. From "Flood," here is Hippo Campus with "Paranoid."
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After years of restoration work, visitors to the home of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, can get a new look into the private life of the controversial figure. Michelle Miller reports.