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CIA releases interim "Havana Syndrome" report
The CIA has determined that a majority of cases of the mysterious neurological illness known as "Havana Syndrome" were not caused by a foreign adversary. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN to discuss the details of the interim report.
DeSantis proposes police unit for elections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is proposing a nearly $6 million budget for a special police force to oversee the state's elections. John Kennedy, a Florida capital reporter for Gannett, has the latest on Florida and the election proposals.
Sir Elton John on retiring from the road
Sir Elton John kicked off the final leg of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour on Wednesday in New Orleans. He spoke with Anthony Mason about heading back on the road, recording his latest hit album "The Lockdown Sessions," and his new line of glasses benefitting the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Jury selection in trial over Floyd's death begins
Jury selection begins Thursday in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers who were at the scene when Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd. They are facing federal charges of willfully depriving Floyd of his civil rights. Mola Lenghi reports.
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House January 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump to speak with them
The committee has already asked for "certain data records" from Eric Trump and Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancée.
By the numbers: The first year of Biden's presidency
Numbers don't tell the whole story, but they do paint a picture of Biden's first year in the White House.
U.S. rushes weapons into Ukraine as Biden predicts a Russian invasion
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying to keep NATO allies on the "same page" after Mr. Biden said it was his "guess" that Putin would order forces to "move in" to Ukraine.
NCAA adopts new policy for transgender athletes, effective immediately
Rules on transgender athletes returned to the forefront when Penn swimmer Lia Thomas started smashing records this year.
Flight makes U-turn over Atlantic after passenger refuses to wear mask
American Airlines Flight 38 was heading to London with 129 passengers on board when it had to turn back.
A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
The nation's worker shortage is intensifying as the Omicron variant spreads, impacting a range of industries.
States move to front lines of abortion rights battle before Supreme Court decision
Pro-abortion rights advocates are pursuing a multi-pronged offensive to protect access in states with divided governance, where the future of abortion care is less predictable.
FBI conducting "law enforcement activity" at congressman's home
Cuellar's office said in a statement that he will "fully cooperate in any investigation."
Man says he swam to safety "after being washed away" by Tonga tsunami
Despite a disability, 57-year-old Lisala Folau says he spent more than a day swimming between Tonga's tiny, earthquake-devastated islands to get back to safety.
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Massive coral reef found in Tahiti "twilight zone"
Humans and climate change are killing the world's reefs. The latest discovery of one of the largest deepwater reefs offers hope they can survive.
Cold case divers find missing woman's car — and 2 other vehicles
Divers located a car matching the description of a vehicle belonging to a woman who went missing in Texas in 2017.
Singer dies after deliberately catching COVID-91
Her son said she stayed with him and her husband when they were isolating with COVID-19 so she could also catch the virus and recover.
U.S. farmer accused of plotting assassination of Ukrainian official
Kurt Groszhans said he left North Dakota to explore his Ukrainian heritage and invest in the country's agro-industry. Now he's facing charges of attempted murder and extortion.
Coach cancels workout, tells players to shovel driveways of neighbors in need
Instead of a weightlifting workout, a Pennsylvania high school coach told his team to help shovel snow from driveways of those in need.
Causes of death revealed for mom, toddler who fell at Petco Park
An attorney for Wilkins' family disputed the findings and said the deaths were a tragic accident.
Texas hostage standoff raising concerns about "copycat attacks"
An intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News says federal law enforcement officials have seen signs since the standoff that it might inspire similar incidents.
North Korea to "reconsider" suspension of nuclear weapons testing
The Kim regime says "hostile" U.S. moves have left it to "promptly examine the issue of restarting all temporally-suspended activities," including testing nuclear explosives and long-range missiles.
The M&M characters are getting a redesign
The redesign is focused on creating a sense of belonging and community.
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Unemployment claims jump to highest level in three months
Latest COVID-19 wave is driving up layoffs, with 286,000 people applying for jobless aid last week.
How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
The nation's worker shortage is intensifying as the Omicron variant spreads, impacting a range of industries.
What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
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How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Restaurant closed for accepting dog photos as vaccine proof
"Facility staff used a tablet to make it appear as if they were scanning a QR code when in fact the staff member was presented with a photograph of a dog," officials said.
Starbucks ends worker vaccine requirement after SCOTUS ruling
Biden plan to require vaccines or regular testing at large companies was blocked by Supreme Court last week.
Biden administration to give out 400 million free N95 masks
The highly-protective masks will be distributed through pharmacies and health centers nationwide.
England is about to drop virtually all anti-COVID restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnon says thanks to booster shots and people following the rules, the Omicron wave "has now peaked" in the U.K., so the rules are being lifted.
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CBS Mornings
Sea dragon fossil discovered
An almost-perfect fossil of a 180-million-year-old reptile was discovered in a drained reservoir in England. As Charlie D'Agata reports, the rare find of the bones of a "Sea Dragon" that is over 33-feet long may help scientists learn about why these beasts failed to adapt to a changing climate.
Sir Elton John on retiring from the road
Sir Elton John kicked off the final leg of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour on Wednesday in New Orleans. He spoke with Anthony Mason about heading back on the road, recording his latest hit album "The Lockdown Sessions," and his new line of glasses benefitting the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
How to quit your job gracefully
With Americans quitting their jobs at a record pace, LinkedIn career expert, Catherine Fisher joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss how to quit gracefully. She also discusses the best places to look for a new job and how companies and employees can keep up with the changing work landscape.
President Biden's first year in office
Thursday marks President Biden's first year in office. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne and Steve Hayes, co-founder, CEO and editor of The Dispatch, share their analysis on how the president is doing and what Republicans and Democrats need to do this year to tackle their agendas.
Harris on one year in office
Vice President Kamala Harris joins “CBS Mornings” to mark one year since taking office. She discusses the future of voting rights, the possibility of breaking up the Build Back Better bill, and escalating tensions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Plus, her view of her first year in office.
CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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COVID depletes collection plates at churches nationwide
"We're surviving. … But we have felt the hurt," said one pastor in Nashville, Tennessee.
Harris' new communications director to meet with Latino lawmakers after old tweets surface
Jamal Simmons took on the new role last week.
Investigating who betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis
A retired FBI special agent and a team of investigators believe they've solved one of the world's most well-known and tragic cold cases.
Remaining hostages from Texas synagogue rescued, hostage-taker killed
The FBI hostage rescue team carried out the operation.
An interracial couple was pressured to break up. Decades later, they've rekindled their romance
Jeanne Gustavson tracked down the love of her life decades after she broke up with him because her family didn't support their relationship.
60 Minutes
60 Minutes
Who betrayed Anne Frank and her family?
A retired FBI special agent and a team of investigators believe they’ve solved one of the world’s most well-known and tragic cold cases. Jon Wertheim reports.
Cosmic Roulette | 60 Minutes Archive
NASA says an asteroid came within about 1.2 million miles of the Earth's atmosphere on Tuesday afternoon. In 2013, Anderson Cooper reported on our ability to detect asteroids and comets that come close to Earth after another asteroid impacted the atmosphere over Russia.
The trio behind Chris Stapleton’s unique sound
Chris Stapleton and producer Dave Cobb deconstruct their recording process and why Morgane Stapleton is often the “voice of reason” in the studio.
Chris Stapleton: The 60 Minutes Interview
The 43-year-old has collaborated with some of music’s biggest names and won five Grammys, but stardom has never seemed to be the goal for Chris Stapleton. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
The demise of local newspapers
On the next edition of 60 Minutes, Jon Wertheim reports on how hedge funds and other financial firms have swallowed up newspapers, closing newsrooms and slashing staff. A look at a local news landscape where headlines and deadlines have given way to bottom lines.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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Coach cancels workout, tells players to shovel driveways of neighbors in need
Instead of a weightlifting workout, a Pennsylvania high school coach told his team to help shovel snow from driveways of those in need.
Shelters flooded with donations for #BettyWhiteChallenge
One group in Nashville said it raised $1,100 in just 17 minutes on Monday – and more than $30,000 total.
CEO with Down syndrome runs successful cookie company
Collette Divitto was bullied in high school and had trouble finding a job after college. But one thing has always made her happy: baking. Now, it's her business.
A stolen dog was returned to his owner — thanks to a family's sleuthing
"All I wanted was the dog back, because he's a good dog. He's part of our family, and we loved him very, very much," Jasper's owner told CBS News.
23-year-old saves three kids from icy pond
"Before I realized it, I was on the pond pulling the two kids out, and that's when I fell in the pond for the third kid," Dusti Talavera said
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Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
The New Pro-Gun Generation
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series investigates how gun owners are growing more diverse as increasing numbers of Black, Latino, and other underrepresented Americans arm up out of fear for their safety.
An (Un)Civil War: The Evangelical Divide
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series reveals that as Christian nationalism attracts followers, traditional pastors fear for their faith and the country.
Deepfakes and the Fog of Truth
A new CBSN Originals documentary reveals the growing threat posed by technology that makes lies look true and the truth seem false.
CBS Essentials — Your Online Shopping Guide
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Everything you need to know about CBS Essentials, your guide to online shopping
Turn to CBS Essentials for trusted recommendations on housewares, furniture, clothing, tech, travel gear and much more.
At-home COVID test kits: What you need to know as the Omicron variant spreads
Stocking up on at-home COVID tests -- or trying to? Check out our guide on where and what to buy
The top January deals at Walmart to shop right now
Walmart has winter deals available on Apple AirPods, robot vacuums and more
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Singer dies after deliberately catching COVID-91
Her son said she stayed with him and her husband when they were isolating with COVID-19 so she could also catch the virus and recover.
Coach cancels workout, tells players to shovel driveways of neighbors in need
Instead of a weightlifting workout, a Pennsylvania high school coach told his team to help shovel snow from driveways of those in need.
States move to front lines in battle over abortion rights with Supreme Court decision looming
Pro-abortion rights advocates are pursuing a multi-pronged offensive to protect access in states with divided governance, where the future of abortion care is less predictable.
A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
The nation's worker shortage is intensifying as the Omicron variant spreads, impacting a range of industries.
Flight makes U-turn over Atlantic after passenger refuses to wear mask
American Airlines Flight 38 was heading to London with 129 passengers on board when it had to turn back.
Politics
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States move to front lines in battle over abortion rights with Supreme Court decision looming
Pro-abortion rights advocates are pursuing a multi-pronged offensive to protect access in states with divided governance, where the future of abortion care is less predictable.
House January 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump to speak with them
The committee has already asked for "certain data records" from Eric Trump and Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancée.
FBI is conducting "court-authorized law enforcement activity" at congressman's home
Cuellar's office said in a statement that he will "fully cooperate in any investigation."
Kamala Harris after one year in White House: "We will keep fighting"
A CBS News poll found that one year into Kamala Harris' term, Americans have given her a 44% approval rating—the same as President Biden.
Senate Democrats fail to change rules on filibuster to pass voting rights
Republicans blocked the Democrats from moving forward on the legislation.
Health
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How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Starbucks ends worker vaccine requirement after SCOTUS ruling
Biden plan to require vaccines or regular testing at large companies was blocked by Supreme Court last week.
England is about to drop virtually all anti-COVID restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says thanks to booster shots and people following the rules, the Omicron wave "has now peaked" in the U.K., so the rules are being lifted.
Pfizer CEO awarded $1M Genesis Prize for COVID-19 vaccine
Albert Bourla said he accepted prize "on behalf of all my Pfizer colleagues who answered the urgent call of history."
MoneyWatch
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How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Amazon's latest foray: A high-tech clothing store in California mall
The store will feature high-tech shoppers' aids—from the entrance to fitting rooms to checkout.
What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Carhartt faces backlash after mandating worker vaccinations
CEO Mark Valade said an unvaccinated workforce is a "business risk that our company is unwilling to take."
World
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Singer dies after deliberately catching COVID-91
Her son said she stayed with him and her husband when they were isolating with COVID-19 so she could also catch the virus and recover.
Man says he swam to safety "after being washed away" by Tonga tsunami
Despite a disability, 57-year-old Lisala Folau says he spent more than a day swimming between Tonga's tiny, earthquake-devastated islands to get back to safety.
U.S. farmer accused of plotting assassination of Ukrainian official
Kurt Groszhans said he left North Dakota to explore his Ukrainian heritage and invest in the country's agro-industry. Now he's facing charges of attempted murder and extortion.
Massive coral reef found in Tahiti "twilight zone"
Humans and climate change are killing the world's reefs. The latest discovery of one of the largest deepwater reefs offers hope they can survive.
Teen sets record for youngest woman to fly solo around the world
19-year-old Belgian-British pilot Zara Rutherford took 155 days to cover 28,000 nautical miles and battled everything from smoke from wildfires, fog and even typhoons along the way.
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Elton John wants "to do something different" after retiring from the road
The pandemic lockdowns didn't stop Elton John from having one of his best years in decades on the charts.
Sir Elton John on retiring from the road
Sir Elton John kicked off the final leg of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour on Wednesday in New Orleans. He spoke with Anthony Mason about heading back on the road, recording his latest hit album "The Lockdown Sessions," and his new line of glasses benefitting the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
The M&M characters are getting a redesign
The redesign is focused on creating a sense of belonging and community.
Remembering trailblazer André Leon Talley
Fashion lost a larger-than-life icon this week when André Leon Talley died at age 73. CBS News sat down with Talley and his mentee designer LaQuan Smith in 2020 to talk about their lives and fashion.
French star Gaspard Ulliel dies in skiing accident at age 37
Ulliel portrayed the young Hannibal Lecter in 2007's "Hannibal Rising" and fashion mogul Yves Saint Laurent in the 2014 biopic "Saint Laurent."
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What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
5G will disrupt flights, airlines say
Major U.S. airlines warn the rollout of new 5G networks could potentially ground and delay planes, as AT&T and Verizon plan to launch 5G towers near airports across the country. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are being affected and CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN to discuss the technology.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
5G plan altered after airlines warn of chaos
Cellphone providers and airlines reached a compromise shortly before Wednesday's rollout of 5G technology. Airlines warned of ""catastrophic disruption"" to travel and shipping operations if the technology was not limited near U.S. airports. Kris Van Cleave has more.
AT&T, Verizon delay 5G debut near some airports after warning
Chief executives of America's largest airlines warned of "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations should the technology not be limited around U.S. airports.
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Massive coral reef found in Tahiti "twilight zone"
Humans and climate change are killing the world's reefs. The latest discovery of one of the largest deepwater reefs offers hope they can survive.
Sea dragon fossil discovered
An almost-perfect fossil of a 180-million-year-old reptile was discovered in a drained reservoir in England. As Charlie D'Agata reports, the rare find of the bones of a "Sea Dragon" that is over 33-feet long may help scientists learn about why these beasts failed to adapt to a changing climate.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
SpaceX launches 49 more Starlink satellites
SpaceX fired off its third Falcon 9 of 2022 on Tuesday, boosting another 49 Starlink internet satellites into orbit as the company continues building out a globe-spanning network of commercial broadband relay stations. Watch the launch.
Government clean-coal projects flopped, federal watchdog finds
U.S. is investing billions in "carbon capture" technologies. So far, there's not much to show for it.
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Causes of death revealed for mom, toddler who fell at Petco Park
An attorney for Wilkins' family disputed the findings and said the deaths were a tragic accident.
U.S. farmer accused of plotting assassination of Ukrainian official
Kurt Groszhans said he left North Dakota to explore his Ukrainian heritage and invest in the country's agro-industry. Now he's facing charges of attempted murder and extortion.
Jury selection in trial over Floyd's death begins
Jury selection begins Thursday in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers who were at the scene when Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd. They are facing federal charges of willfully depriving Floyd of his civil rights. Mola Lenghi reports.
Texas hostage standoff raising concerns about "copycat attacks"
An intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News says federal law enforcement officials have seen signs since the standoff that it might inspire similar incidents.
Man arrested in UCLA grad student stabbing
Los Angeles police arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of UCLA student Brianna Kupfer at a furniture store last week. Police say the victim sent a text to a friend about someone in the store who gave her "a bad vibe" before her death. Lilia Luciano reports.
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SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
Why do astronauts get "space anemia"? This study has an answer.
The world-first study found that more than 3 million red blood cells were killed a second in space, compared to just 2 million on Earth.
SpaceX launches 105 small satellites in "rideshare" mission
SpaceX plans up to four commercial rideshare missions per year to provide low-cost access to space.
Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 105 small satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and successfully landed the booster for reuse. Watch how the launch unfolded.
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Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
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Notable Deaths in 2022
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A look at the career of the Oscar-winning actor-director, one of Hollywood's legendary trailblazers.
Timeline: The Jonelle Matthews case
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Newest dog breeds: From tiny toys to massive mastiffs
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
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Preview: "Indivisible - Healing Hate"
Paramount+ will exclusively premiere "Indivisible - Healing Hate," a gripping six-part documentary narrated by Mandy Patinkin that traces the origins of anti-government extremism and how it built on a deadly series of historical events over decades to culminate in the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Biden predicts Russian invasion of Ukraine
President Joe Biden is warning Russia of a swift response should the Kremlin invade neighboring Ukraine. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini is in Geneva, where Secretary of State Antony Blinken is holding talks on the issue, and she joins CBSN to discuss where things stand.
Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
First-time jobless claims rise
First-time unemployment claims took an unexpectedly large jump last week. The U.S. Labor Department reports 286,000 people filed new claims the week ending January 15th. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Democrats' voting rights bill dies in Senate
Democrats were unable to pass their landmark voting reform legislation in the Senate after two members of their own party sided with Republicans and refused to make changes to the 60-vote filibuster rule. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more from Capitol Hill.
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CIA releases interim "Havana Syndrome" report
The CIA has determined that a majority of cases of the mysterious neurological illness known as "Havana Syndrome" were not caused by a foreign adversary. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN to discuss the details of the interim report.
DeSantis proposes police unit for elections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is proposing a nearly $6 million budget for a special police force to oversee the state's elections. John Kennedy, a Florida capital reporter for Gannett, has the latest on Florida and the election proposals.
Sir Elton John on retiring from the road
Sir Elton John kicked off the final leg of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour on Wednesday in New Orleans. He spoke with Anthony Mason about heading back on the road, recording his latest hit album "The Lockdown Sessions," and his new line of glasses benefitting the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Jury selection in trial over Floyd's death begins
Jury selection begins Thursday in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers who were at the scene when Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd. They are facing federal charges of willfully depriving Floyd of his civil rights. Mola Lenghi reports.