Dad gives free Pride hugs
As part of our series Uplift at Eight, Vladimir Duthiers brings the story of two parents showing the definition of Pride. After losing their openly gay son, they continue his legacy through hugs and love.
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Family calls for justice, peace after fatal police shooting video released
A preliminary medical report says Walker, who was unarmed at the time of the shooting, had more than 60 gunshot wounds.
Ukraine's LGBTQ+ community fights for freedom on the frontline
"You can't protect human rights in Ukraine without a gun now," a Ukrainian fighter says.
Dad gives free Pride hugs
As part of our series Uplift at Eight, Vladimir Duthiers brings the story of two parents showing the definition of Pride. After losing their openly gay son, they continue his legacy through hugs and love.
Pride march in Kyiv canceled due to war in Ukraine
Ukraine's LGBTQ community was forced to cancel its 10th Pride march in Kyiv last week. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio shows how the country's Pride community is doing as the war shows no signs of ending.
Police release video from Ohio shooting
Police in Akron, Ohio, released multiple bodycam videos of events leading up to and including the shooting of 25-year-old Jayland Walker last week. Elise Preston reports.
Sherri Chessen on her 1962 abortion, and the fate of Roe
60 years ago an Arizona mother of four, who faced giving birth to a child with a congenital disorder after having taken thalidomide, traveled to Sweden for an abortion. Today she says the end of Roe is awakening "a great dose of anger" among women.
Sherri Chessen on her 1962 abortion, end of Roe
Years before Roe v. Wade protected a woman's right to choose, an Arizona mother of four faced giving birth to a child with a congenital disorder after having taken thalidomide. With abortion unavailable to her, Sherri Chessen traveled to Sweden for the procedure, her every move followed by a breathless media. Now 89, Chessen talks with CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett about her choice (which she said "any mother would do to save her own child from suffering"), and her belief that the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe is awakening "a great dose of anger" among women.
Pride parade returns in London on 50th anniversary
The streets of London have been filled with color as the U.K. capital marked 50 years of Pride.
The Dish: Matt Horn
Oakland, California, chef Matt Horn discusses his award-winning barbecue with Dana Jacobson on “The Dish.”
Texas education officials proposed changing "slavery" to "involuntary relocation"
Texas State Board of Education member Aicha Davis said she was "not OK with that at all."
Baltimore task force trying to solve the crisis of unsolved murder
Officials from more than 20 agencies are working together in a nondescript warehouse, investigating Baltimore's most brazen drug syndicates.
Connecting the dots on Baltimore murders
CBS News visits the intel unit working inside a Strike Force in Baltimore which is bringing together law enforcement at all levels in the hopes that cooperation can turn the tide against murder in Charm City.
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The Dish: NYT food writer Eric Kim
Eric Kim, a cooking writer for the New York Times’ food section, discusses moving back home to Atlanta to translate his mother’s intuitive recipes into dishes to share with the world. Dana Jacobson reports.
The Dish: Chef Surbhi Sahni
An immigrant from India, Chef Surbhi Sahni recently turned her confection company into a New York restaurant celebrating her heritage and other women of color within the food world. Michelle Miller speaks to Sahni about her philosophy and kitchen skills.
First-generation mental health struggles
Thea Pham shared a raw and personal TikTok video about her mental health struggles being a first-generation immigrant. Lilia Luciano spoke with Pham about how she is rewriting her story.
New series chronicles Korean family
Based on the New York Times bestseller, the Apple TV+ series Pachinko chronicles one Korean family through four generations. Michelle Miller has the story.
The Dish: Chili crisp
Chili crisp has taken the U.S. by storm. Jing Gao created Fly By Jing's version with ingredients exclusively from her hometown of Chengdu, China. Gao shows Nancy Chen how to make her famous topping in her LA kitchen, and the two sample it on top of dumplings, tofu, ice cream and even a cocktail. Nancy also visits Paulie Gee's in Brooklyn to sample his popular pizza topped with chili crisp.
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The Dish: Matt Horn
Oakland, California, chef Matt Horn discusses his award-winning barbecue with Dana Jacobson on “The Dish.”
Texas education officials proposed changing "slavery" to "involuntary relocation"
Texas State Board of Education member Aicha Davis said she was "not OK with that at all."
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
Disgraced former R&B singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for leading a decades-long sex trafficking operation. He appeared in a New York City court Wednesday, where survivors of his abuse gave emotional accounts of their pain and suffering. National correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke with two of those survivors and reports on both the sentencing and its impact.
Chicago mayor on new gun control law
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss the new gun control law and the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The Dish: Cookbook author Emily Meggett
The Dish visits the South Carolina lowcountry to meet 89-year-old Gullah chef and cookbook author Emily Meggett, who is being honored for her lifetime of service to her community.
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Family calls for justice, peace after fatal police shooting video released
A preliminary medical report says Walker, who was unarmed at the time of the shooting, had more than 60 gunshot wounds.
Police release video from Ohio shooting
Police in Akron, Ohio, released multiple bodycam videos of events leading up to and including the shooting of 25-year-old Jayland Walker last week. Elise Preston reports.
Baltimore task force trying to solve the crisis of unsolved murder
Officials from more than 20 agencies are working together in a nondescript warehouse, investigating Baltimore's most brazen drug syndicates.
Connecting the dots on Baltimore murders
CBS News visits the intel unit working inside a Strike Force in Baltimore which is bringing together law enforcement at all levels in the hopes that cooperation can turn the tide against murder in Charm City.
Unsolved murders and the mothers of Jackson, Mississippi
Mothers being asked to investigate the murders of their sons has become a reality in Jackson.
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How Daniel Ortega tightened his grip on power in Nicaragua
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has had his political opponents beaten and thrown in jail and passed legislation making criticism of the government a form of treason. Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the loss of democracy in Nicaragua.
Rita Moreno on her life and career and the new "West Side Story" adaptation
Rita Moreno speaks with Bill Whitaker about the turmoil she went through early in her career, her 1961 portrayal of Anita in "West Side Story," and her role in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of the Broadway classic.
Mother-daughter duo host bilingual radio show for local community
Their show, Mundo Latino, is a favorite from offices to the local garage.
The Dish: Chef Santiago Lastra
Chef Santiago Lastra was named GQ'S magazine chef of the year for 2021. He creates Mexican food without traditional Mexican ingredients. Jeff Glor sat down with the chef and experienced what it was like to eat at England's only Michelin star Mexican restaurant.
Bad Bunny to star in "El Muerto," becoming Marvel's first Latino live-action hero
The reggaeton superstar said he thinks it's the "perfect role" for him.
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Ukraine's LGBTQ+ community fights for freedom on the frontline
"You can't protect human rights in Ukraine without a gun now," a Ukrainian fighter says.
Dad gives free Pride hugs
As part of our series Uplift at Eight, Vladimir Duthiers brings the story of two parents showing the definition of Pride. After losing their openly gay son, they continue his legacy through hugs and love.
Pride march in Kyiv canceled due to war in Ukraine
Ukraine's LGBTQ community was forced to cancel its 10th Pride march in Kyiv last week. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio shows how the country's Pride community is doing as the war shows no signs of ending.
Pride parade returns in London on 50th anniversary
The streets of London have been filled with color as the U.K. capital marked 50 years of Pride.
One mother's journey to encourage gay pride with hugs
Sara Cunningham created the group "Free Mom Hugs," which promotes gay pride through hugs.
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Gun violence program helps at-risk youth
CBS News travels with a group of pastors and volunteers in Philadelphia to witness how they are responding to increasing gun violence in recent years.
2 killed, 1 wounded in shooting at Alabama church; suspect in custody
The suspect entered the church during a group meeting and opened fire, according to authorities.
Middle school cannot be called Catholic after flying BLM, pride flags, bishop says
The bishop says the Nativity School in Worcester can no longer call itself Catholic after flying the Black Lives Matter and pride flags.
Southern Baptist Convention launches reforms
The Southern Baptist Convention wrapped up its annual meeting — vowing to fight sexual abuse. Nikki Battiste sat down with a survivor, who says the church must root out all forms of abuse, even if the criminal statutes of limitations have passed.
Inside the Yiddish Book Center
Aaron Lansky runs the Yiddish Book Center in Massachusetts. Over the past 40 years, it has gone from an idea that many dismissed, to an institution of higher learning. Jeff Glor has more.
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Sherri Chessen on her 1962 abortion, and the fate of Roe
60 years ago an Arizona mother of four, who faced giving birth to a child with a congenital disorder after having taken thalidomide, traveled to Sweden for an abortion. Today she says the end of Roe is awakening "a great dose of anger" among women.
Sherri Chessen on her 1962 abortion, end of Roe
Years before Roe v. Wade protected a woman's right to choose, an Arizona mother of four faced giving birth to a child with a congenital disorder after having taken thalidomide. With abortion unavailable to her, Sherri Chessen traveled to Sweden for the procedure, her every move followed by a breathless media. Now 89, Chessen talks with CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett about her choice (which she said "any mother would do to save her own child from suffering"), and her belief that the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe is awakening "a great dose of anger" among women.
Mira Sorvino reflects on her career
Actress Mira Sorvino joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her movie, "Most Guys Are Losers," her career and why "Romy" from “Romy and Michele's High School Reunion” is one of her favorite roles.
Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny on novel
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and author Louise Penny sit down with Gayle King to discuss their best-selling novel "State of Terror," friendship and women power.
Virginia shelter says they "turn no one away"
A shelter that helps pregnant people in crisis could become more vital after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Saint Mary's shelter in Virginia tells CBS News they opened their doors 16 years ago and have helped hundreds of women.
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Down syndrome couple defying expectations
A couple from Puerto Rico with Down syndrome speak to David Begnaud about how they live their life without limits.
Ryan O'Connell on new novel, representation
Ryan O'Connell's new novel, "Just by Looking at Him," is about a witty TV writer with cerebral palsy who's trying to find himself. The actor and writer joined "CBS Mornings” to discuss why writing the novel helped save his life.
Mattel debuts first Barbie with hearing aids
It consulted with an expert to design the doll's hearing aids to accurately reflect people with hearing loss.
"CODA" stars and real-life CODAs on portrayals of Deaf community
Actors from the Oscar-winning movie speak about the push for disability portrayal on the big screen and accessibility for the Deaf community.
Autistic analysts help U.S. spy agency
Autistic young adults have one of the lowest rates of employment among the disabled population, leading many parents to worry that their children — who often are high-functioning — may not find meaningful work. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge found one program that's tapped into their unique skills to serve their country in the intelligence field.
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Juneteenth museum honors day "about freedom"
For the past two decades, the museum has told the story of slavery and emancipation, and celebrated the accomplishments of African Americans throughout Texas — but now, it's about to make room for a bigger project.
"Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee reflects
The "Grandmother of Juneteenth" spent years walking from Texas to Washington, D.C. to call for Juneteenth's holiday status.
Our American Village: An East Hollywood attorney and her Central American roots
Cinthia Flores is from East Hollywood, California, and lives in an immigrant community where life revolves around the Los Angeles bus lines. CBS News explores Flores' community — and local establishments — in the latest episode of "Our American Village."
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."
Our American Village: Doc's Cake Shop
A Brooklyn baker, self-proclaimed as the "doctor of cakes," mixes together sweet recipes. From banana pudding to red velvet cake, Doc's Cake Shop's Darrell Darwood specializes in southern style treats.
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At least 6 killed in shooting at Illinois parade; person of interest in custody
A person of interest was arrested more than eight hours after the shooting following a brief vehicle pursuit.
Major cities cancel July 4 fireworks amid fire fears, supply chain issues
Some cities are choosing to illuminate the night sky with drones or laser beams instead.
Small business hit with back rent demands amid high inflation
"I needed $10,000 in 15 days," said décor shop owner in Texas who took out several loans in order to pay rent on time.
Teen will lose her leg after shark attack in Florida
Addison Bethea was scalloping along the gulf coast with her older brother, a firefighter, when a 9-foot-long shark latched onto her thigh.
Amber Heard asks to throw out trial verdict, cites vetting of juror
Heard's lawyers argued that the verdict was not supported by the evidence and that one of the jurors may not have been properly vetted by the court.
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Small business hit with back rent demands amid high inflation
"I needed $10,000 in 15 days," said décor shop owner in Texas who took out several loans in order to pay rent on time.
End of Roe ushers in new era of "rage" funding on both sides
Donations are pouring in to nonprofit groups in what experts call an example of "rage giving."
Bezos slams White House for telling gas stations to cut prices
The Amazon.com founder claims Biden is either relying on "misdirection or a deep misunderstanding of basic market dynamics."
A common retirement strategy can erode your savings: watchdog
Workers who move 401(k)s into IRAs can lose significant money to a choice they didn't have to make, new analysis shows.
Venice to impose fee on day-trippers to preserve historic city
In January, same-day tourists will be required to make reservations and pay to visit the historic lagoon city.
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California's Newsom to Floridans in new ad: "Join us"
Gov. Gavin Newsom is running for reelection in California, but his latest television ad is airing in Florida.
Cheney says Jan. 6 committee could make criminal referral for Trump
Committee members say new information is coming to light following Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony.
Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor at U.S. Capitol
Williams, a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer and the last living medal of honor recipient from World War II, died Wednesday at 98 years old.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on June 26, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Rep. Adam Schiff join Margaret Brennan.
Racial disparity in maternal deaths "one of the biggest challenges," expert says
"We see that as a top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," Dr. Henning Tiemeier told "Face the Nation."
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Juvenile arthritis or growing pains?
Dr. Karen Onel, pediatric rheumatology chief, explains symptoms of stiffness and joint swelling to look for in children.
Racial disparity in maternal deaths "one of the biggest challenges," expert says
"We see that as a top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," Dr. Henning Tiemeier told "Face the Nation."
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court order that allowed some abortions to resume.
Jet fuel leak poisons drinking water in Hawaii
Thousands of Navy families living near Pearl Harbor have been poisoned after a jet fuel leak contaminated the tap water system. Investigations revealed a failure of leadership and oversight as the cause of this dangerous incident. David Martin has more.
1 dead in listeria outbreak linked to Florida
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the source of a recent outbreak of listeria. One person has died and nearly two dozen have been hospitalized. All of the patients either reside in or traveled to Florida before becoming sick.
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Brittney Griner writes letter to Biden from Russian prison
A handwritten letter from Brittney Griner was delivered to the White House on the Fourth of July.
At least 14 hikers still missing as death toll rises after glacier collapse in Italy
At least seven hikers were killed in the devastating avalanche, while eight people suffered injuries and 14 others remained missing Monday.
U.S. says shot that killed journalist was likely fired from Israeli positions
U.S. officials say they have concluded that gunfire from Israeli positions likely killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh but that there was "no reason to believe" her shooting was intentional.
How the "American Woman" guitar got back to its owner 46 years later
CBS News hears the unlikely story of how rock star Randy Bachman's got his favorite guitar back from the man himself, and the two others who made it happen.
Ukraine's LGBTQ+ community fights for freedom on the frontline
"You can't protect human rights in Ukraine without a gun now," a Ukrainian fighter says.
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How the "American Woman" guitar got back to its owner 46 years later
CBS News hears the unlikely story of how rock star Randy Bachman's got his favorite guitar back from the man himself, and the two others who made it happen.
Venice to impose fee on day-trippers to preserve historic city
In January, same-day tourists will be required to make reservations and pay to visit the historic lagoon city.
Randy Bachman's 1976 stolen guitar returned
Randy Bachman made hits like "American Woman" and "Takin' Care of Business" on a pumpkin orange 1957 Gretsch, a guitar he'd bought with savings as a teenager. But the instrument that the founding member of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive had learned to play on was stolen in 1976. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer speaks with Bachman and the sleuth that tracked down his long lost guitar.
Blockbuster movies to see this summer
Fandango's managing editor Erik Davis joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the exciting movies premiering this summer and to share his top recommendations.
Ricky Martin hit with restraining order, says claims "completely false"
The singer thanked supporters for their "innumerable gestures of solidarity" as reports suggested a relationship gone wrong.
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Voyager Digital suspends crypto trading
Digital asset brokerage company Voyager Digital is the latest casualty of the cryptocurrency meltdown. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss what this means for investors.
Google to delete location history for visits to abortion clinics
Visits to counseling centers, fertility centers, addiction treatment facilities, weight loss clinics and cosmetic surgery clinics will also be erased from users' location histories.
FCC wants TikTok removed from app stores
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has issued an order for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing a pattern of surreptitious data storage and access. The FCC gave Apple and Google until July 8 to respond. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to explain the controversy.
Big Tech faces pressure on abortion cases
Tech companies are facing numerous questions on whether they will cooperate with law enforcement officials who may seek to prosecute abortions where the procedure is now banned. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on the pressures these companies are facing, including from their own employees.
Summer gadgets to help you stay cool
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share innovative technology that can help families beat the heat and save money this summer.
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"Engine Trouble": How greenhouse gases threaten our world
The Supreme Court's ruling on Thursday limiting the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to strictly regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants makes the effort to counter climate change much more difficult. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" video essay, writer and narrator Robert Krulwich explains why rising levels of carbon dioxide in our air since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution pose an existential threat to us and our planet. Based on the work of Aatish Bhatia. Animation directed and designed by Nate Milton. Music by Buck St. Thomas.
New York denies permit renewal for bitcoin mining company
State officials said Greenidge Generation's mine is a threat to New York's climate goals. A Greenidge spokesperson says, "It simply would not."
2022 wildfire season sparks to life
Dozens of wildfires were burning across the nation this week. Climate change is making these fires more frequent and intense, and the crews that fight them are feeling the toll. CBS News’ Ben Tracy sat down with Kelly Martin, president of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Association, to talk about what these brave firefighters go through.
Another giant African snail sighting forces Florida county into quarantine
Florida officials confirmed the recurrence of an invasive snail species that destroys wildlife and poses serious threats to human health.
West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
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At least 6 killed in shooting at Illinois parade; person of interest in custody
A person of interest was arrested more than eight hours after the shooting following a brief vehicle pursuit.
"Very active investigation" of parade shooting
Law enforcement officials in Highland Park, Illinois, provided an update on the investigation after a shooting at the Fourth of July parade. At least six people were killed and about two dozen wounded, some critically. Officials said the gunman is still on the loose, and people in the area are being advised to shelter in place. Watch the full briefing.
Police: 6 killed in July 4th parade shooting
Law enforcement officials and the mayor in Highland Park, Illinois, held a news conference after a gunman opened fire at a Fourth of July parade, killing at least 6 people and leaving two dozen injured. The suspect is still being sought. Watch the briefing here.
Woman who killed pimp in 1994 pardoned by California governor
It's the final step in an official redemption that has spanned more than a decade and three governors of both political parties.
Daughter of slain reporter dies of wounds from attack that killed her dad
Cinthya de la Cruz Martínez, 23, was with her father in the vehicle and was also shot.
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Atlas 5 launches early warning testbed satellite
New infrared sensor technology is designed to improve detection of ballistic and hypersonic weapons.
SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
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Live music is back on stage 2022
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal, country and hip hop artists returning to live performances.
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The 31 deadliest jobs in America in 2022, ranked
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The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
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Eye on America: School safety, and more
We go inside one New Jersey school that's raising the bar to keep children safe. And a look back on history, we meet with a civil rights activist reflecting on a famous sit-in in Mississippi. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Reporter witnessed Illinois parade shooting
Lynn Sweet, the Washington bureau chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, was at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, when a gunman opened fire. She joined CBS News' Lana Zak to talk about what she witnessed.
Police video released in Jayland Walker shooting
Protests bubbled over Sunday night following the release of police body cam footage showing the pursuit and killing of 25-year-old Jayland Walker after a traffic stop. Walker, a Black man, was shot up to 60 times by police after what Akron, Ohio police say was a car chase then foot pursuit. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston joined Anne-Marie Green from Akron, Ohio with a detailed report.
The TikTok generation's favorite baseball team
The Savannah Bananas are messing with baseball's rich traditions, becoming a viral video sensation. Kris Van Cleave shares more on the team turning baseball into a circus.
Jan. 6 panel weighs Trump criminal referral
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is talking publicly about the possibility it will recommend the first-ever prosecution of a former president. Meanwhile, CBS News has learned that Donald Trump has told allies he's considering announcing a 2024 presidential bid early. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.