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10 years of the BLM movement

Black Lives Matter is renewing its calls to defund the police as the organization marks a major milestone. Activists founded the global movement 10 years ago this week after the acquittal of the man who fatally shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. DeRay Mckesson joined CBS News to talk about the movement. Mckesson is the co-founder and executive director of Campaign Zero, an organization that advances efforts supporting communities to redefine public safety in ways not involving police.

Jul 14, 2023
03:40

Fat Joe remembers Trayvon Martin

Grammy-nominated recording artist Fat Joe remembers how the death of Trayvon Martin galvanized the Black Lives Matter movement and motivated him to be more active and speak out on social justice — both locally and nationally.

Feb 28, 2022
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Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later

Ten years later, Trayvon Martin's death is still igniting a movement and demands for justice. CBS Reports speaks to Martin's mother, Sybrina Fulton, thought leaders and activists about Martin's life, the acquittal of George Zimmerman and how the Black Lives Matter movement has evolved in the special "Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later."

Feb 26, 2022
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Trayvon Martin shooting: A timeline of events

Saturday marks 10 years since Trayvon Martin was killed. Here is a look back at the timeline of events that sent shockwaves through America.

Feb 26, 2022
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A decade since Trayvon Martin's death

Saturday marks the 10th anniversary of Trayvon Martin's death. Family members, activists and others reflect Martin’s death and his impact in the one-hour CBS Reports special "Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later," streaming on February 26, at 8 p.m. ET on the CBS News app. Mark Strassmann has a preview.

Feb 26, 2022
05:57

Trayvon Martin's mother on grief 10 years later

Saturday marks 10 years since Trayvon Martin was shot and killed after stopping at a store to buy Skittles and juice. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sat down with his mother to talk about her loss and pain.

Feb 25, 2022
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Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing On Stand Your Ground Laws

Trayvon Martin's mother on finding power through her pain: "He made me strong"

Sybrina Fulton and other women who have lost children and family members to senseless violence have helped empower each other.

Feb 25, 2022

A preview of "Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later"

Gayle King shares an excerpt from her upcoming CBS Reports one-hour special, "Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later." In this preview clip, Gayle interviews Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin's mom. Moments from the annual Peace Walk and Peace Talk in Trayvon's honor, and a conversation with some other mother's of the movement, who have lost their children to police or gun violence are also shown. CBS News Streaming Network and The Smithsonian Channel™ will present the special on Saturday, February 26 at 8 p.m. ET. BET will air the special Monday, February 28 at 8 p.m. ET, and afterward, it will stream on Paramount+.

Feb 25, 2022
05:45

Preview: "Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later"

Family members, thought leaders, social activists and others reflect on the fatal 2012 shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in the one-hour CBS Reports special "Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later," streaming on Saturday, February 26 at 8 p.m. ET on the CBS News app.

Feb 24, 2022
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Fat Joe says Trayvon Martin was "the martyr for change"

Fat Joe recalls how communities "bonded together" after Trayvon Martin's death, sparking a massive movement.

Feb 23, 2022

Fat Joe reflects on Trayvon Martin’s death

Grammy-nominated recording artist Fat Joe reflects on Trayvon Martin’s death and how it's continuing to inspire a fight for justice a decade later in the CBS Reports special “Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later,” airing on Saturday, February 26 at 8 p.m. ET on the CBS News app.

Feb 23, 2022
01:32

The death of Trayvon Martin, and the birth of a movement

New York Times columnist Charles Blow reflects on the 2012 killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, and how – like the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till – it inspired protest movements led by mothers with tears on their cheeks but steel in their spines.

Feb 20, 2022
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Evolution of the Black Lives Matter movement

It has been nearly 10 years since Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Florida, igniting protests and the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement. Lindsay Peoples Wagner, editor-in-chief of The Cut, joined CBS News to discuss her publication's recent project reflecting on the impact 10 years later.

Feb 1, 2022
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Alicia Garza on the origin of Black Lives Matter

Oakland-based activist Alicia Garza coined the phrase "Black Lives Matter" in 2013, the day George Zimmerman was found not guilty of murdering 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Soon a hashtag was created, and a movement was born. Garza talks with journalist Mark Whitaker about her new book, "The Purpose of Power," and her education in activism; the inequities of America's criminal justice system; and why social change is built not on social media hashtags but on people.

Oct 18, 2020
06:36

Street to be renamed after Trayvon Martin

County commissioners said they recognize "all that his legacy could have been, and would like to honor the life and memory of Trayvon Benjamin Martin."

Oct 12, 2020

Tennis star moved by messages from Arbery and Martin families

"I tried to hold it in on set but after watching these back I cried so much. The strength and the character both of these parents have is beyond me," Osaka said.

Sep 9, 2020

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The Art of Protest

From murals to portraits to photographs, a new wave of protest art is emerging across the country. Anthony Mason spoke to artists Nikkolas Smith and Georgie Nakima who are trying to awaken the social consciousness and seek solidarity through creativity.

Sep 3, 2020
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Trayvon Martin's mom is "officially qualified" in run for office

Since her son's death, Sybrina Fulton has become one of the nation's prominent voices against gun violence.

Jun 12, 2020

Third Week Of George Zimmerman Trial Continues

George Zimmerman sues Buttigieg and Warren for defamation

Zimmerman accused the candidates of "maliciously publishing false and misleading" tweets about his shooting of Trayvon Martin to "garner votes in the black community."

Feb 19, 2020

Attorneys discuss civil rights fight, from Rosa Parks to Trayvon Martin

Fred Gray and Benjamin Crump were brought together at the Tuskegee History Center in Alabama to talk about their life's work and what it took to pave the way for countless others.

Feb 12, 2020

George Zimmerman, the acquitted shooter in the death of Trayvon Martin, faces a Seminole circuit judge Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Florida.

George Zimmerman suing Trayvon Martin's family for $100 million

Zimmerman, the Florida man acquitted in Martin's 2012 shooting death, claims that the case relied on false evidence and "malicious prosecution."

Dec 4, 2019

Black mothers turn their grief into governance

With Rep. Lucy McBath, it's clear: Public service began with her private anguish

Jun 24, 2019

Valedictorian says mic was cut when speaking on police brutality

High school student Rooha Haghar tweeted: "our principal signaled for my mic to be turned off as soon as i said 'trayvon martin and tamir rice' and played it off as a technical difficulty. pathetic."

Jun 6, 2019

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Trayvon Martin's mother to run for office

The mother of Trayvon Martin says she is running for Miami-Dade County Commissioner. Sybrina Fulton will launch her campaign for the District 1 seat Monday afternoon. Fulton says since her son's death, she has advocated to make South Florida communities safer. She also co-founded the Miami Gardens-based Trayvon Martin Foundation following her son's deadly encounter with George Zimmerman in 2012.

May 19, 2019
00:36

Trayvon Martin's mother plans to run for office in Miami

Sybrina Fulton will launch her campaign for Miami-Dade County Commissioner on Monday and is advocating to make South Florida communities safer

May 19, 2019

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ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and a Hamas leader

The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

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A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly-released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.

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How could U.S. military be used for Trump's mass deportation plan?

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Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger Attends Pre-Trial Hearing In Idaho

Bryan Kohberger can face death penalty if convicted, judge rules

Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of first degree murder in the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.

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Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?

The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.

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American among 4 tourists dead after drinking tainted booze in Laos

The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.

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Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMAs but Morgan Wallen named entertainer of the year

Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.

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Alabama set to carry out nation's third nitrogen gas execution

An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.

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Capitol rioter with "kill list" convicted of plot to murder FBI agents

Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.

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Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome

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Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?

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Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome

The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.

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Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?

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Sheetz is cutting gas prices by 40 cents a gallon before Thanksgiving

As millions of Americans get ready to hit the road ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Sheetz is offering a deal on fuel.

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Reddit is down for many users, reports say. Here's what to know.

Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.

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Alabama set to carry out nation's third nitrogen gas execution

An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.

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Police report details woman's allegations against Pete Hegseth

A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly-released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.

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House Ethics Committee will keep Matt Gaetz report under wraps

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Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?

The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.

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McDonald's pulls espresso drinks from some U.S. menus

Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.

17H ago

Florida Gov. DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval

Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.

Nov 20

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CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.

Nov 19

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Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Nov 19

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ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and a Hamas leader

The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

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American among 4 tourists dead after drinking tainted booze in Laos

The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.

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U.S. indicts Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in $265 million bribery scheme

Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, is accused of concealing that a solar energy project was being facilitated by an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.

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Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.

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Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMAs but Morgan Wallen named entertainer of the year

Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.

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Award-winning singer Clay Aiken, who rose to fame on American Idol, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his new holiday album, "Christmas Bells Are Ringing," and his rendition of Bing Crosby's "Do You Hear What I Hear?"

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Paul Mescal on "Gladiator II"

Paul Mescal joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role as Lucius in "Gladiator II," the son of Maximus and Lucilla, who is thrust into the arena to fight for the Roman Empire 15 years after Maximus' death.

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Paul Simon says group's steps toward hearing loss cure gives him hope

CBS News' Anthony Mason joins Paul Simon on a trip to the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss, to explore how researchers are getting closer to finding answers about repairing and preventing hearing loss.

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Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome

The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.

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Deepfakes of Elon Musk contribute to billions in fraud losses

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Nov 19
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How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires

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Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say

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Capitol rioter with "kill list" convicted of plot to murder FBI agents

Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.

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Man convicted of murder in slaying of Laken Riley

A judge Wednesday found a Venezuelan migrant guilty on all counts in the murder earlier this year of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.

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Bryan Kohberger can face death penalty if convicted, judge rules

Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of first degree murder in the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.

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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.

Nov 19
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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.

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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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