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CBSN Originals "Symbolic Justice"
With renewed calls for racial justice in America come fresh demands to take down Confederate monuments, rid sports teams of Native American mascots, and rebrand products that use racist caricatures. But some say the focus on imagery distracts from the fight for systemic change. This CBSN Originals documentary explores the impact of dismantling these symbols of the past – and the push for a more equitable future.
No charges for the killing of Breonna Taylor
A Kentucky grand jury decided not to indict three police officers for the shooting death of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor. One officer was charged with wanton endangerment. Jericka Duncan reports.
Two officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests
Two Louisville police officers have been shot amid protests over the decision not to indict any officers in the police killing of Breonna Taylor. The officers are expected to survive and a suspect is in custody, police said.
Spanish flu survivor still plays tennis at 102
Spanish flu survivor Evelyn Schroedl is living through another pandemic. But, at age 102, she’s COVID-free and still playing tennis. Chip Reid has her story.
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2 officers shot in Kentucky amid Breonna Taylor protests nationwide
It's unclear if the shooting was linked to the protests.
Does focus on statues and mascots distract from true racial justice?
CBSN Originals' "Speaking Frankly | Symbolic Justice" explores the fight over monuments and mascots — and the struggle beyond.
Trump declines to commit to peaceful transfer of power if he loses
The president also fielded questions about his Supreme Court nominee and about the development of a COVID vaccine.
Celebrities voice anger over Breonna Taylor grand jury decision
Colin Kaepernick condemned the "white supremacist institution of policing that stole Breonna Taylor's life."
Slain protester's partner sues Facebook over militia posts
Suit argues white supremacist groups "recruit, organize, and thrive, while Facebook continues to profit from their activities"
Trump predicts Supreme Court needs a 9th justice to decide election
"I think this will end up in the Supreme Court," the president said of the presidential election.
Court orders Eric Trump to testify before New York AG
The New York attorney general is investigating whether President Trump and the Trump Organization committed fraud.
Missouri governor and first lady test positive for coronavirus
Parson said he has not experienced any symptoms and that his wife's symptoms are minor.
California to ban new gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035
The executive order, one of the most ambitious in the nation, will require all new vehicles sold after that date to be zero-emission.
Battle for the Supreme Court
What Amy Coney Barrett said in 2016 about confirming justices in election years
"It shouldn't be a surprise that the Senate is willing to push a president's nominee through in an election year when they share the same political affiliation," Barrett said.
Meet Trump's top candidates to fill Ginsburg's seat on the Supreme Court
Judges Amy Coney Barrett and Barbara Lagoa are considered the frontrunners
Pence says Trump has "obligation" to quickly name Supreme Court pick
The vice president told Norah O'Donnell that confirming a new justice to the Supreme Court during an election year is not without precedent.
The senators to watch during Supreme Court nomination fight
The fate of the next nominee, yet unnamed, will rest with a narrowly divided Senate, weeks before the presidential election.
Klobuchar: GOP need not "go lockstep" with Trump on SCOTUS pick
Senator Klobuchar urged her Republican colleagues to "look in their own souls" and make their own decision.
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Graphic video shows police shooting boy with autism multiple times
At one point the 13-year-old says, "Tell my mom I love her."
Cindy McCain urges suburban women to vote for Biden
"I think a lot of people like me and others, they're kind of suburban women, are kind of misled a little bit and kind of sad about the direction the Republican Party is going," McCain said.
North Korea accused of shooting, burning man found adrift in sea
Officials in South Korea say the man, a government official who disappeared off a patrol boat, may have been trying to defect.
Claims of White House interference in review of Bolton book
The National Security Council official who conducted the prepublication review of Bolton's book said involvement by political appointees at the White House was "unprecedented."
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's next big bet rides on better batteries
But battery breakthroughs fail to energize investors hoping for immediate breakthroughs from electric car maker.
Former eBay workers to plead guilty in cyberstalking case
Four former employees are expected to plead guilty next month for their role in the intimidation scheme.
Russia arrests cult leader claiming to be reincarnation of Jesus
Detained by armed troops in a large operation, "Vissarion" apparently realized he was Jesus after losing his job as a traffic cop.
Suspicions raised after woman says she accidentally shot her boyfriend
The relationship between high school sweethearts turns toxic, culminating in a fatal shooting with allegations of abuse that would leave their families shattered and their small town of Griffin, Georgia, divided over the evidence in the case.
Racism has cost the U.S. $16 trillion, Citigroup finds
Quantifying the economic impact of racial inequality shows the steep toll it takes on America's growth.
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Colorado business owners adapt to COVID realities, prepare for future
"Anything that could have gone wrong has gone wrong this year, and I think we've still come out the other side feeling confident about this winter," said The Aspen Company's Caleb Sample.
Over 90% of Americans still susceptible to COVID-19, CDC boss says
His warning comes as President Trump continues to talk about so-called herd immunity.
Johnson & Johnson starts trial of one-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Phase 3 test launching Wednesday will be one of the world's biggest vaccine studies, with 60,000 volunteers.
NYC restaurant "barely staying afloat," weary owner says
If another coronavirus wave hits the city, "I wouldn't even waste my time — I would just close," Ed McFarland says.
Fauci and Redfield expect COVID vaccine to be widely available by spring
Administration health officials testified after the U.S. passed the grim milestone of 200,000 coronavirus deaths.
U.K. leader tightens up COVID restrictions as virus surges back
"This is the moment when we must act," Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Britons as hit pubs and restaurants with new rules.
4th-grader sent home from school after sneezing
"I sneezed two times then the teacher told me to go to the nurse," said the boy, Lancinet Keita.
When will a coronavirus vaccine really be ready?
Public health officials, drug companies and the White House keep offering conflicting timelines for when a vaccine will be approved and distributed to the American public.
CDC warns against trick-or-treating during pandemic
The CDC also stresses that Halloween costume masks are not acceptable substitutes for cloth masks.
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
No charges for the killing of Breonna Taylor
A Kentucky grand jury decided not to indict three police officers for the shooting death of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor. One officer was charged with wanton endangerment. Jericka Duncan reports.
Dr. Fauci spars with Rand Paul at hearing
Top infectious disease experts delivered testimony about the U.S. pandemic response before a Senate committee Wednesday. Dr. Fauci went back and forth with Rand Paul, and accused the senator of distorting information. Mola Lenghi reports.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is lying in repose at the Supreme Court. More than 100 former clerks greeted her casket when it arrived and thousands are expected to pay their respects. Jan Crawford reports.
Trump pushes to fill Supreme Court seat
President Trump said Wednesday he wants to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat before the election. Mr. Trump said he is worried the election will come before the court. Weijia Jiang reports.
Biden campaigns in North Carolina
Democratic nominee Joe Biden hit the campaign trail, stopping by the battleground state of North Carolina on Wednesday. Polls show Biden and President Trump are virtually tied in the battleground states of Florida and Georgia. Ed O’Keefe reports.
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60 Minutes
Pennsylvania's battle over mail-in voting
A record number of voters are expected to cast their ballots by mail this election year. Bill Whitaker goes to the swing state of Pennsylvania to see how election officials are coping with the legal and political battle over mail-in voting, a fight that could impact who wins the state.
H.R. McMaster: The "60 Minutes" interview
The former national security adviser speaks with Scott Pelley about China, Russia, his decision to serve under President Trump and a host of other topics in a wide-ranging interview.
LSU's Ed Orgeron: The "60 Minutes" interview
Jon Wertheim speaks with Ed Orgeron about recruiting, coaching in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and why he thinks his accent played a part in the decision not to make him the full-time head coach at USC.
Debating poll watchers in the 2020 election
Restrictions on poll monitoring activity have been lifted for the first presidential election since 1980, raising fears of voter intimidation.
"60 Minutes" remembers Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday, and the nation suffered one more loss in a year replete with them. Bill Whitaker ends the broadcast with a note about the woman's rights pioneer.
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Cindy McCain urges suburban women to vote for Biden
"I think a lot of people like me and others, they're kind of suburban women, are kind of misled a little bit and kind of sad about the direction the Republican Party is going," McCain said.
Philadelphia official warns of "electoral chaos" over "naked ballots"
A court decision could lead to over 100,000 ballots being rejected in Pennsylvania, according to administrator.
Progressive groups shatter fundraising records in battleground states
In some cases, the ground game efforts of these progressive groups have been in the making for more than a decade.
Biden had $141 million cash advantage over Trump heading into September
Biden and Democrats had $466 million in cash on hand at the end of August.
How do I vote in my state in the 2020 election?
A huge percentage of voters —about a third — say they would like to vote by mail in the elections this year. Here's a state-by-state guide to voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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Dozens of neighbors help farmer after heart attack
"This is just what we do around here when someone in our community is in need of help," a family friend said.
Puppy pulled from rubble following California wildfire
Rescuers gave the little survivor a fitting name: Trooper.
Arizona teen to become one of first female Eagle Scouts
Victoria Rader will soon be one of the nation's first female Eagle Scouts.
Father and son are fighting hunger in Dallas
A nonprofit is helping feed people facing food insecurity in the Dallas area, and it's doing it with the help of a father and his son.
Woman spreads kindness at Houston airport
"I just want somebody's day to be better," said Catharine Knight, of her kindness project at the Houston airport.
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
Speaking Frankly | Symbolic Justice
With renewed calls for racial justice in America come fresh demands to take down Confederate monuments, rid sports teams of Native American mascots, and rebrand products that use racist caricatures. But some say the focus on imagery distracts from the fight for systemic change. This CBSN Originals documentary explores the impact of dismantling these symbols of the past – and the push for a more equitable future.
Speaking Frankly | Socialism
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
Speaking Frankly | Feminism
Feminism has never been more widely proclaimed than it is now. But there is no consensus within the movement about what that means or how to move forward. Are these conflicts getting in the way of progress — or paving the way for growth? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the internal culture wars and the greatest obstacles facing the feminist movement today.
Speaking Frankly | Censorship
Social media platforms have become de facto public spaces, where freedom of speech is exercised. But when online speech pushes the limits of acceptability, where do we draw the line? Are conservatives and liberals treated differently? And who gets to decide? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the controversy that's spread far beyond Twitter and Facebook, with real-life consequences.
Speaking Frankly | Fat Shaming
The body positivity movement was created to offer an inclusive community for those of all sizes. But some argue that it celebrates being overweight at the expense of tackling America’s rising obesity epidemic. This CBSN Originals documentary explores the attitudes surrounding weight in America, featuring those trying to change the narrative and challenge stereotypes, as well as those concerned that we are avoiding necessary conversations about health.
CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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No charges in Breonna Taylor's death; lesser charges for one officer
The death of the 26-year-old Black woman during a March 13 raid has galvanized a nationwide push for police reform and racial justice.
Decision expected soon in Breonna Taylor case
Louisville is preparing for potential protests ahead of the state attorney general's announcement about whether a grand jury decided to charge the officers involved in Breonna Taylor's shooting death. An announcement is expected any day now from Attorney General Daniel Cameron. Jericka Duncan reports.
Comedians Desus and Mero dish life lessons
Comedians and talk show hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their new book, "God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons from the Bronx." The duo gives their best life advice on dating, fame and taking late night TV by storm.
Presidential race tightens in Florida
Florida voters are still deciding who to choose in the 2020 presidential election as the race heats up in the key battleground state. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Remembering RBG
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at the age of 87. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty of “48 Hours” looks back at the trailblazing attorney and jurist, who fought against gender discrimination and for voting rights, and who became an icon for millions.
Smithsonian's African American museum reopens
The Smithsonian is reopening four of its museums Friday after they were closed for more than six months because of the pandemic. Chip Reid gets an exclusive look at what one of the museums, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, is doing to keep visitors safe.
Testing America’s political polarization
Americans have become more politically divided in recent decades. Tony Dokoupil showed the same video clips to several people and found that what they saw coincided with their political leanings.
Southern college helps student find home
As the number of coronavirus cases soar at colleges and universities, there is another major problem many students face when campuses shut down -- finding basic needs like a safe place to live and enough food to eat. For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Meg Oliver shares how one small college in the South is helping students with nowhere to go.
Christian Cooper's comic book on racism
Science editor and birdwatcher Christian Cooper was influenced by many incidents of racial bias, including his own for his new comic book "It's a Bird." Cooper joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the book's message about systemic racism and the lessons for young readers.
World
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Saudi Arabian dissidents launch opposition party to end "repression"
The group of exiled Saudis in the U.K., the U.S. and elsewhere say their goal is to avert "absolute dictatorship and pave the way for democracy."
North Korea accused of shooting, burning man found adrift in sea
Officials in South Korea say the man, a government official who disappeared off a patrol boat, may have been trying to defect.
Belarus' authoritarian leader inaugurated in ceremony kept secret
Germany called the move by "Europe's last dictator" to assume his 6th term in office quietly, "very telling."
Russia arrests cult leader claiming to be reincarnation of Jesus
Detained by armed troops in a large operation, "Vissarion" apparently realized he was Jesus after losing his job as a traffic cop.
At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.
U.S.
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Black physicians group to vet safety of COVID-19 vaccines
The National Medical Association says African Americans don't trust the government when it comes to deadly virus.
Slain Kenosha protester's partner sues Facebook over militia posts
Suit argues white supremacist groups "recruit, organize, and thrive, while Facebook continues to profit from their activities"
Does focus on statues and mascots distract from true racial justice?
CBSN Originals' "Speaking Frankly | Symbolic Justice" explores the fight over monuments and mascots — and the struggle beyond.
Justice Dept move to make it easier to sue internet companies
It's the latest move to amend a 24-year-old law that shields social media companies from most lawsuits.
Celebrities voice anger over Breonna Taylor grand jury decision
Colin Kaepernick condemned the "white supremacist institution of policing that stole Breonna Taylor's life."
Politics
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Justice Dept move to make it easier to sue internet companies
It's the latest move to amend a 24-year-old law that shields social media companies from most lawsuits.
Colorado business owners adapt to COVID realities, prepare for future
"Anything that could have gone wrong has gone wrong this year, and I think we've still come out the other side feeling confident about this winter," said The Aspen Company's Caleb Sample.
How do I vote in my state in the 2020 election?
COVID-19 is changing the way we'll cast our ballots this year, with many searching for absentee options. Here's CBS News' look at voting across the U.S. — America decides: States and dates.
Biden remains focused on COVID, economy amid SCOTUS battle
Meanwhile, President Trump will be announcing his conservative female Supreme Court nominee Saturday afternoon.
Missouri governor and first lady test positive for coronavirus
Parson said he has not experienced any symptoms and that his wife's symptoms are minor.
Entertainment
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NFL legend Gale Sayers dies at 77
Sayers is well-known for his seven seasons with the Chicago Bears, which helped him become the youngest player ever inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Jeff Daniels on playing James Comey
Jeff Daniels joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his role as former FBI Director James Comey. The Showtime two-part series "The Comey Rule" first follows the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails and then turns to the first months of the Trump presidency.
CDC warns against trick-or-treating during pandemic
The CDC also stresses that Halloween costume masks are not acceptable substitutes for cloth masks.
Comedians Desus and Mero dish life lessons
Comedians and talk show hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their new book, "God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons from the Bronx." The duo gives their best life advice on dating, fame and taking late night TV by storm.
Ellen DeGeneres begins season with apology
Ellen DeGeneres began the new season of her talk show by addressing allegations of a toxic work environment. In front of a virtual audience, she apologized to her staff, "I want to say I'm am so sorry to the people who were affected." Jamie Yuccas reports.
Technology
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Justice Dept move to make it easier to sue internet companies
It's the latest move to amend a 24-year-old law that shields social media companies from most lawsuits.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's next big bet rides on better batteries
But battery breakthroughs fail to energize investors hoping for immediate breakthroughs from electric car maker.
Walmart agrees to back Trump's TikTok "education fund"
President Trump has touted $5 billion fund dedicated to teaching "real history" of the U.S.
Biden foreign policy adviser Antony Blinken on top global challenges
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Antony Blinken about Biden's foreign policy priorities and his approach to top global security challenges.
Twitter users say the platform crops out Black faces
Social media platform launched probe after users complained that its photo preview tool appears biased.
Science
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At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Beta slam Texas with rain and flooding
Bayous are overflowing their banks as some areas are inundated by more than a foot of relentless rain.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
Health
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Black physicians group to vet safety of COVID-19 vaccines
The National Medical Association says African Americans don't trust the government when it comes to deadly virus.
Over 90% of Americans still susceptible to virus, CDC boss says
His warning comes as President Trump continues to talk about so-called herd immunity.
Fauci and Redfield say they expect COVID vaccine to be widely available by spring
Administration health officials testified after the U.S. passed the grim milestone of 200,000 coronavirus deaths.
4th-grader sent home from school after sneezing
"I sneezed two times then the teacher told me to go to the nurse," said the boy, Lancinet Keita.
Johnson & Johnson starts trial of one-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Phase 3 test launching Wednesday will be one of the world's biggest vaccine studies, with 60,000 volunteers.
MoneyWatch
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Costco reportedly drops Palmetto Cheese over BLM controversy
South Carolina mayor sparked outrage by attacking the racial justice movement. Now his business is under attack.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's next big bet rides on better batteries
But battery breakthroughs fail to energize investors hoping for immediate breakthroughs from electric car maker.
Johnson & Johnson starts trial of one-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Phase 3 test launching Wednesday will be one of the world's biggest vaccine studies, with 60,000 volunteers.
Uncle Ben's rice getting new name — Ben's Original
Mars Inc becomes the latest company to drop a logo criticized as a racial stereotype.
Ralph Lauren to lay off 3,600 workers after coronavirus hit
Apparel maker has lost $183 million over the last two quarters after temporarily closing hundreds of stores.
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2 officers shot in Kentucky amid Breonna Taylor protests nationwide
It's unclear if the shooting was linked to the protests.
Suspicions raised after woman says she accidentally shot her boyfriend
The relationship between high school sweethearts turns toxic, culminating in a fatal shooting with allegations of abuse that would leave their families shattered and their small town of Griffin, Georgia, divided over the evidence in the case.
Attorney for Breonna Taylor's family vows to "keep fighting"
"Make no mistake, we will keep fighting this fight in Breonna's memory, and we will never stop saying her name."
No charges in Breonna Taylor's death; lesser charges for one officer
The death of the 26-year-old Black woman during a March 13 raid has galvanized a nationwide push for police reform and racial justice.
U.S. government executes man who said witchcraft drove him to kill
William Emmett LeCroy, 50, was pronounced dead at 9:06 p.m. ET after receiving a lethal injection at the same prison where five others have been executed this year.
Space
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A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
NASA chief calls for full funding ahead of 2024 moon landing mission
Despite budget worries, NASA's administrator remains optimistic about a 2024 moon landing.
Space Force deploys its 1st squadron outside of the U.S.
The "core space operators" deployed by the U.S. military's controversial newest branch aren't in orbit, they're in Qatar.
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Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
The highest-paid U.S. athletes in 2020, ranked
Here's the definitive list of the athletes who earn the most money in the NBA, NFL and MLB
Emmys red carpet: The best-dressed stars ever
These are the best Emmy Awards red carpet looks of all time.
The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
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CBSN Originals "Socialism"
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
Active 2020 hurricane season could last months more
Tropical Depression Beta has dropped at least a foot of rain over the Houston area. It's the 23rd tropical cyclone to hit the Atlantic this year and there's still more than two months left in the hurricane season. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to explain.
What's next for the Supreme Court?
As the fight over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's replacement heats up, the big question is, what's next for the Supreme Court? CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joined CBSN to talk about how this vacancy may impact upcoming cases.
Eye Opener: Cops shot amid Louisville protest
Two police officers were shot during protests over a grand jury's decision to not charge any officers in Breonna Taylor's death. Also, President Trump praised Kentucky's attorney general for his handling of the case. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
CBSN Originals: "Feminism"
Feminism has never been more widely proclaimed than it is now. But there is no consensus within the movement about what that means or how to move forward. Are these conflicts getting in the way of progress — or paving the way for growth? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the internal culture wars and the greatest obstacles facing the feminist movement today.