Chicago cop: Video of teen's death "doesn't show my perspective"
Testimony in the murder trial of Chicago officer Jason Van Dyke concluded Wednesday, a day after he took the stand
Laquan McDonald
Chicago cop defends shooting of black teen
The trial of a white police officer charged with murdering Laquan McDonald, a black teenager, resumes Wednesday after the defendant made an unexpected appearance on the witness stand. Jason Van Dyke testified in his own defense Tuesday in Chicago. He claims he shot the 17-year-old in 2014 because the teen was threatening him with a knife. Dean Reynolds reports.
Officer takes the stand
A white Chicago police officer charged with murdering a black teen took the stand in his own defense Tuesday. Video of the shooting appears to show Laquan McDonald veering away from police before he was shot. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds reports.
Officer charged in Laquan McDonald death takes stand
Police Officer Jason Van Dyke appeared emotional as he said the black teen advanced towards him and waved a knife
"Not real": Jurors see animation of white officer killing black teen
Lawyers for a white Chicago police officer who killed a black teenager presented an animated video to jurors that aimed to depict the officer's perspective during the shooting
Jury sees video of Laquan McDonald shooting as officer's trial opens
A special prosecutor told jurors in the trial of Jason Van Dyke that "not a single shot was necessary or justified"
Police officer picks jury trial in Laquan McDonald's shooting death
Court vetted and selected 12 jurors and five alternates during the past week
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel won't seek 3rd term
Rahm Emanuel says that being mayor "has been the job of a lifetime but it's not a job for a lifetime"
3 officers enter pleas in alleged Laquan McDonald cover-up
The indictment alleges the Chicago officers lied when they said the teen aggressively swung a knife and tried to get up, while still armed, after he was shot by Officer Jason Van Dyke in 2014
3 Chicago police officers indicted in Laquan McDonald case
Special prosecutor says the three officers "lied" to prevent investigators "from learning the truth" about the 2014 shooting
Crisis in Chicago
Bill Whitaker reports on Chicago's surge in murders and discovers an alarming situation that may be contributing to the rise in violence
Chicago police activity declines as murders spike, data shows
Chicago experienced more gun violence than New York and Los Angeles combined in 2016. Yet, a 60 Minutes investigation reveals a decline in police activity
All Chicago officers to be equipped with body cameras by end of 2017, mayor says
The city launched its body-camera program in 2015, and the new timeline is a year ahead of schedule
Report: High-ranking cops retired after McDonald shooting
Chicago's top cop reportedly bucked an inspector general's recommendation and only terminated lower-ranking officers in the aftermath of the death of Laquan McDonald
A year after McDonald video, Chicago's reforms uneven
Police, city officials still working to restore trust after video of teen being shot by an officer 16 times led to public outrage
Ava DuVernay on how the election plays into her new doc
The "Selma" director opens up about her most emotional project yet
Chicago to add nearly 1,000 new police positions
The announcement of the force’s largest hiring effort in years comes as the city ends its deadliest summer in two decades
Chicago's alarming gun violence
Chicago recorded its deadliest month in two decades in August 2016, part of a sharp rise in gun violence in the nation’s third-largest city this year
Chicago PD moves to fire cops in Laquan McDonald death
Jason Van Dyke, who shot teen Laquan McDonald 16 times, and four others face administrative charges that could lead to their dismissal from the force
Chicago top cop recommends firings in Laquan McDonald case
The black teenager was fatally shot by police in 2014 -- police reports appear to contradict video that shows the teen wasn't threatening an officer
Inspector general releases Laquan McDonald report
The department also announced the retirement of a deputy chief who determined the shooting by officer Jason Van Dyke complied with department policy
Special prosecutor named in Chicago cop's murder case
The case against the officer who shot black teenager Laquan McDonald 16 times will be handled by a suburban Chicago state's attorney
3rd Chicago cop relieved of duty after 18-year-old shot in the back
Black teen Paul O'Neal's death ruled a homicide; was shot by police during a stolen vehicle investigation
Report: Chicago police officers rarely punished
Agency that investigates police misconduct rarely recommends punishment and the Chicago Police Board often doesn't follow its recommendation, data shows
Special prosecutor approved in Laquan McDonald case
A Chicago officer is charged with murder in Chicago teen's 2014 death -- now a special prosecutor will investigate other cops at the scene
Former Prince Andrew arrested over Epstein files revelations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles III's younger brother, has been arrested over suspected misconduct in public office after revelations in the Epstein files.
Alysa Liu wins gold for U.S. in women's figure skating at Winter Olympics
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Patel takes FBI jet to Italy, plans to watch Olympic hockey medal rounds, sources say
Patel took an FBI jet to Italy and plans to watch the Men's USA Olympic hockey team compete in the medal rounds, multiple sources said.
New Mexico reopens investigation linked to Epstein's former Zorro Ranch
New Mexico's attorney general has reopened an investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch.
Scores of U.S. warplanes head for key bases amid standoff with Iran
As Trump pressures Iran, he's spoken of an "armada" heading for the Mideast, but there's another massive movement of American fire power in the air.
Here's what's in the Epstein files about former Prince Andrew
Former Prince Andrew's arrest followed the release of a massive trove of Epstein files by the U.S. Justice Department that included a series of potentially incriminating documents related to his activities as trade envoy.
FBI in touch with Mexico about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sources say
The FBI has been in touch with the Mexican government and Mexican law enforcement regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, law enforcement sources told CBS News.
NASA's new chief rebukes Boeing, space agency over problem-plagued Starliner mission
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were expecting to spend eight to 10 days in space. They ended up remaining in orbit for 286 days.
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Puerto Vallarta-area timeshare was a cartel-run fraud engine, officials say
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Kovay Gardens, accusing the Mexican resort of operating under the direction of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, or CJNG.
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Virginia Giuffre's family says U.S. government response to Epstein files is "shameful"
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested Thursday for suspected misconduct in public office stemming from revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files.
New Mexico reopens investigation linked to Epstein's former Zorro Ranch
New Mexico's attorney general has reopened an investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch.
Lawsuit against Amazon over suicides linked to chemical can go to trial
Four families whose loved ones died after consuming sodium nitrite allege that Amazon sold the product despite being aware it could be used for suicide.
Alysa Liu wins gold for U.S. in women's figure skating at Winter Olympics
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Team USA wins gold over Canada in women's hockey overtime thriller at Winter Games
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
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Lawsuit against Amazon over suicides linked to chemical can go to trial
Four families whose loved ones died after consuming sodium nitrite allege that Amazon sold the product despite being aware it could be used for suicide.
How a U.S. strike on Iran could affect American drivers and borrowers
Oil prices could surge depending on the level of disruption from U.S. military strikes on Iran, Wall Street analysts say.
Olympians going for gold juggle day jobs to bring in some green
Olympians often hold down jobs to pay the bills, highlighting the financial challenges facing many athletes competing on the Olympic stage.
Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to trial
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
Nissan recalls nearly 643,000 vehicles over engine and gear risks
Separate gear and engine problems with some Nissan Rogue compact SUVs can cause them to lose power, safety regulators warn.
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Virginia Giuffre's family says U.S. government response to Epstein files is "shameful"
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested Thursday for suspected misconduct in public office stemming from revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files.
New Mexico reopens investigation linked to Epstein's former Zorro Ranch
New Mexico's attorney general has reopened an investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch.
Patel takes FBI jet to Italy, plans to watch Olympic hockey medal rounds, sources say
Patel took an FBI jet to Italy and plans to watch the Men's USA Olympic hockey team compete in the medal rounds, multiple sources said.
Virginia's Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address next week.
Texas woman who made series of violent threats fails to report to prison
Abigail Shry was due to begin serving a 27-month federal prison sentence this week for threatening a federal judge, but she failed to appear.
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Federal tax dollars subsidize health care plans in ways you may not realize
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
NIH's Jay Bhattacharya will also serve as acting CDC director
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
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Virginia Giuffre's family says U.S. government response to Epstein files is "shameful"
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested Thursday for suspected misconduct in public office stemming from revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Alysa Liu wins gold for U.S. in women's figure skating at Winter Olympics
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Team USA wins gold over Canada in women's hockey overtime thriller at Winter Games
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
U.S. speedskating star Jordan Stolz wins 3rd medal at Winter Olympics
Team USA speedskater Jordan Stolz came just short of his third Olympic gold on Thursday, taking silver in the men's 1,500-meter race.
Here's what's in the Epstein files about former Prince Andrew
Former Prince Andrew's arrest followed the release of a massive trove of Epstein files by the U.S. Justice Department that included a series of potentially incriminating documents related to his activities as trade envoy.
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Alarming AI video of Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise
A ByteDance AI-generated video that appears to show Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in a fight scene has sent shock waves across Hollywood. Actor Sean Astin, the president of the SAG-AFTRA labor unions, joins CBS News with more.
Former winner on "Top Model" docuseries
Former "America's Next Top Model" contestant Eva Marcille, known as Eva Pigford on the show, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the new docuseries exploring the show's controversies. Marcille, the winner of season three in 2004, describes the shocking revelations she learned through watching the docuseries.
Druski on launching career and controversy
Druski speaks to "CBS Mornings" about how he rose to global fame after starting his comedy skits on Instagram in 2017 and some of the controversy in his work, including at the NFL Honors earlier this month.
Jon Taffer on "Bar Rescue" season premiere
Jon Taffer is debuting a new season of "Bar Rescue" on Paramount+, and he joined CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more on what to expect.
"Top Model" docuseries on show controversies
For 24 seasons, supermodel Tyra Banks promised young women the chance to become the next big name in fashion on the show "America's Next Top Model." In a new Netflix documentary, former contestants, judges and Banks herself revisit some of the more controversial episodes of the reality show that aired from 2003 to 2018.
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Social psychologist on social media addiction
One of the catalysts for the social media addiction debate was a 2024 book called "The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. His new book tries to help parents and kids break free from screens. Haidt joins CBS News to discuss Mark Zuckerberg, the ongoing social media addiction trial and artificial intelligence.
Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to trial
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
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.
Mark Zuckerberg grilled in court
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at the social media addiction trial examining whether children and teens were given access to an addictive and harmful product. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
Zuckerberg testifies at social media trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday in a civil case over social media addiction allegations that skyrocketing social media use shows how people value the sites and it's not a strategy to keep users addicted. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
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Virginia Giuffre's family on former Prince Andrew arrest
British authorities arrested the former Prince Andrew on Thursday over potential misconduct in public office after revelations in the Epstein files. Sky and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of survivor Virginia Giuffre, who died in 2025, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Former Prince Andrew released from custody
Former Prince Andrew spent 11 hours in a British jail on Thursday as he faces an investigation for possible wrongdoing as a trade official after revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Trump reacts to former Prince Andrew's arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince, was arrested on Thursday over suspected misconduct in public office revealed in the Epstein files. CBS News London bureau chief Tina Kraus has the latest.
World reacts to former Prince Andrew's arrest
Former Prince Andrew's arrest for suspected misconduct in public office has rocked the U.K. Tom Symonds with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
FBI in contact with Mexico on Guthrie case
The FBI is in touch with Mexican officials regarding the search for Nancu Guthrie, law enforcement sources tell CBS News. Andres Gutierrez reports.
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NASA's new chief rebukes Boeing, space agency over problem-plagued Starliner mission
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were expecting to spend eight to 10 days in space. They ended up remaining in orbit for 286 days.
NASA refuels Artemis II moon rocket in critical pre-launch test
Engineers were able to fully fuel NASA's Artemis II moon rocket without any signs of leaks like the ones that derailed an earlier dress rehearsal.
Fresh crew arrives at International Space Station to boost numbers back to 7
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
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Continued military buildup by U.S. over Iran
The U.S. is said to have more military air power in the Middle East than at any time since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, according to the Wall Street Journal. With a second aircraft carrier on its way on Thursday, the White House appears prepared for the possibility of a weekslong war with Iran, if ongoing nuclear talks fall through. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Clues in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance 19 days in
19 days into the search for Nancy Guthrie, the Pima County Sheriff confirmed that investigators are still analyzing the DNA recovered from Guthrie's home. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Former Prince Andrew released, not cleared after arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of the reigning King Charles, was arrested Thursday morning in a raid on his cottage on the king's estate. It follows new revelations about former Prince Andrew's business dealings with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
U.S. isn't seeing same Epstein reckoning as Europe
Some lawmakers in the U.S. are demanding more accountability for Americans linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in the wake of former Prince Andrew's arrest. NPR investigations correspondent Joseph Shapiro, who wrote a piece comparing the U.S. and European responses, joins to discuss.
Latest on Nancy Guthrie search Day 19
Sources tell CBS News that the FBI has been in touch with the Mexican government in the search for Nancy Guthrie. But a Mexican official says the FBI told them they don't have any leads to suggest she is there. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.