$1 million awarded to Oregon woman told "I don't serve Black people"
"I was like, 'What world am I living in?'" Rose Wakefield said. "This is not supposed to go down like that."
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Gabrielle Union talks taking on "Truth Be Told" role as a sexual assault survivor
Union teams up with Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer in the third season of the Apple TV+ show.
Actor Gabrielle Union on "Truth Be Told"
Actor and activist Gabrielle Union stars with Oscar winner Octavia Spencer in the third season of “Truth Be Told.” The show is about a true crime podcaster who teams up with a high school principal to bring awareness to the missing Black girls in the community. Gabrielle Union, a sexual assault survivor, joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about how her experience helped her approach this story, and the support she received from her family and friends.
Black mayors make history
For the first time in U.S. history, the four biggest and most diverse cities in the country are led by Black mayors. Michelle Miller sat down with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who collectively lead a population of nearly 20 million. The mayors spoke about the greatest challenges they face and reflected on what this history-making moment means to them.
Will the public embrace "The Embrace"?
A 22-foot-tall bronze sculpture of arms hugging, inspired by a photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, was unveiled at Boston Common on January 13. But some of the reactions – from the public, comedians, and social media – have been harsh. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with sculptor Hank Willis Thomas about the response to his public art honoring love.
Forgotten cemetery forces Maryland church to reckon with its history of slavery
In the 1700s, the Jesuits founded a church and a plantation in Bowie, Maryland, where they kept enslaved people.
Son seeks $50 million from L.A. for dad's death from stun gun zaps
The claim was filed on behalf of Anderson's son, 5-year-old Syncere Kai Anderson.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds: Evolution"
Actress Aisha Tyler joins "CBS Mornings" to share details on her new TV show revival "Criminal Minds: Evolution," how it felt to return to her character and directing an episode for the new season.
Memphis police under fire after man dies
Protests broke out near a police station in Memphis, Tennessee, over the weekend, as community members called for the release of body camera footage recorded during a traffic stop earlier this month. Elise Preston has more,
Former "American Idol" contestant C.J. Harris dead at 31
The Alabama native became known for his rendition of "Soulshine," by The Allman Brothers Band, which Keith Urban praised him for.
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Sunny War's remarkable story
Sunny War's story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. Michelle Miller spoke with War about her remarkable journey and how she's arrived at her current sound.
New book from former Vietnam POW
Porter Halyburton was held as a POW in prisons for more than seven years. At the age of 83, Halyburton has written "Reflections on Captivity," a powerful book by a man who was supposed to be dead. Jeff Glor reports.
Biden outraged by Tyre Nichols video
President Biden spoke with Tyre Nichols' parents over the phone and offered his condolences ahead of the public release of the video. In a statement, Mr. Biden said he was outraged and deeply pained to see the horrific video. The president added while the footage will leave people justifiably outraged, he joins the Nichols family in calling for peaceful protest.
Memphis PD chief reacts to Tyre Nichols video
Memphis police director C.J. Davis describes the officers' actions in the Tyre Nichols police stop video as heinous, reckless and inhumane. Davis says she could only stomach watching the video once. In an interview with CBS News' Jeff Pegues, Davis says she still doesn't understand why the officers went so far.
Protests in wake of Tyre Nichols video
Tyre Nichols was on his way home when Memphis Police pulled him over on Jan. 7. Disturbing video from a surveillance camera and police bodycams show officers tasing Nichols, tackling him to the ground and striking him repeatedly with their boots and batons as he wails, screams for his mother and cries "I'm just trying to go home." Nichols died three days later. Protesters took to the streets across the country after the release of the video. Elise Preston reports.
Former Memphis officer on SCORPION unit, cops charged in Nichols' death
"I never thought this would happen," the former officer told CBS News.
$1 million awarded to Oregon woman told "I don't serve Black people"
"I was like, 'What world am I living in?'" Rose Wakefield said. "This is not supposed to go down like that."
Tyre Nichols arrest video could spark "very serious public reaction," DA says
Tyre Nichols was restrained, beaten, blasted with a Taser and pepper sprayed by officers after a traffic stop before he died from his injuries, family members say.
Holocaust survivors keep Jewish recipes alive
In an effort to keep their stories alive 78 years after the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp, Holocaust survivors across the country have teamed up to create a cookbook that shares their favorite family recipes and their stories of survival. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
Afternoon tea with Sam Smith
Four-time Grammy winner Sam Smith is nominated for another award this year for "Unholy," their No. 1 hit with Kim Petras. Smith tells Anthony Mason about embracing sexual liberation on their new album, "Gloria," feeling settled at 30, and their love of cheese toasties.
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Trump kicks off 2024 presidential campaign in New Hampshire and South Carolina
Trump focused on the Biden administration's handling of foreign policy issues such as the war in Ukraine, the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan and immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Prosecutor: College student's murder serves as a cautionary tale
Shot at least nine times, texts found on a University of Mississippi student's Apple Watch proved invaluable to investigators searching for her killer and provided insight about what may have led to her murder.
Man killed, 4 injured in Baltimore shooting, car crash
A woman and a 2-year-old child were critically wounded in the shooting. A 6-year-old child was also critically hurt in a car crash caused by the gunfire.
Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
Tom Verlaine, guitarist and founder of punk bank Television, dies at 73
Verlaine influenced many bands while playing at ultra-cool downtown New York music venue CBGB alongside the Ramones, Patti Smith and Talking Heads.
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CEO quotes Martin Luther King in email announcing layoffs
PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada quoted the civil rights in an email a critic called an "all time classic bad layoff announcement."
Kentucky Trader Joe's becomes third store to unionize
The unionization effort at Trader Joe's comes amid a larger wave of organizing largely led by younger workers.
Looking to get hired? These are the best months to try.
U.S. employers typically finish their annual budgets in January and start advertising for open roles soon thereafter.
Many more single women than men are homeowners. Here's why.
Single women own about 10.7 million homes compared to 8.1 million for single men, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Wall Street sends stocks to their highest levels since summer
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, marking the market's third winning week in the last four.
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Trump kicks off 2024 presidential campaign in New Hampshire and South Carolina
Trump focused on the Biden administration's handling of foreign policy issues such as the war in Ukraine, the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan and immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Pence takes "full responsibility" for classified documents found at his home
Documents marked as classified were found at the vice president's home in Carmel, Indiana.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 29, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Marco Rubio and former Rep. Val Demings will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
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At least 25 die in Peru when bus plunges off cliff
Traffic accidents are common along Peru's narrow roadways and steep cliffs.
Tiny radioactive capsule that was lost in Australia triggers search
Police have determined the incident to be an accident and no criminal charges are likely.
Opium production rises 33% in Myanmar, U.N. report says
In this season, farmers earned twice as much selling opium in 2022 as they did the previous year, the report found.
3 dead, 1 missing as rain pounds New Zealand's largest city
Authorities said three people were dead and at least one missing as record levels of rainfall pounded New Zealand's largest city, causing widespread disruption.
Japan firm opens whale meat vending machines to push sales
Conservationists say they are worried the move could be a step toward expanded whaling.
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Tom Verlaine, guitarist and founder of punk bank Television, dies at 73
Verlaine influenced many bands while playing at ultra-cool downtown New York music venue CBGB alongside the Ramones, Patti Smith and Talking Heads.
3 dead, 1 missing as rain pounds New Zealand's largest city
Authorities said three people were dead and at least one missing as record levels of rainfall pounded New Zealand's largest city, causing widespread disruption.
Sunny War performs "No Reason"
Sunny War’s story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. From her new album "Anarchist Gospel," War performs "No Reason."
Sunny War performs "Whole"
Sunny War’s story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. From her new album "Anarchist Gospel," War performs "Whole."
Sunny War performs "New Day"
Sunny War’s story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. From her new album "Anarchist Gospel," War performs "New Day."
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How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
BuzzFeed to use OpenAI technology to create content
Digital media firm says it will use artificial intelligence to create personality quizzes and generate write-ups.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Madison Square Garden ban on lawyer foes may be illegal, AG says
Event-goers have found themselves ejected from games because they work for law firms involved in litigation with MSG.
Why Meta is reinstating Trump's accounts
Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts two years after they were suspended in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to explain what's behind the decision.
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Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Earth's inner core may have started spinning the other way, study says
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
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Prosecutor: College student's murder serves as a cautionary tale
Shot at least nine times, texts found on a University of Mississippi student's Apple Watch proved invaluable to investigators searching for her killer and provided insight about what may have led to her murder.
Man killed, 4 injured in Baltimore shooting, car crash
A woman and a 2-year-old child were critically wounded in the shooting. A 6-year-old child was also critically hurt in a car crash caused by the gunfire.
3 killed, 4 wounded in Los Angeles shooting
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting early Saturday morning in the upscale Los Angeles neighborhood of Beverly Crest.
Memphis police "permanently deactivate" SCORPION unit
The fallout continues following the release of video which showed the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols. The Memphis Police Department's “SCORPION” unit, which included the five former officers who have been charged with second-degree murder in Nichols' death, has been shut down. Elise Preston reports.
Teen shoots, wounds 2 in Jerusalem, officials say
One day after a mass shooting claimed seven lives at a synagogue in Jerusalem, a second shooting Saturday left a father and son critically wounded. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
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Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalkers continue space station power system upgrade
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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At least 3 dead in historic rainfall in New Zealand
At least three people have died after Auckland, New Zealand, was drenched by record rainfall.
3 killed, 4 wounded in Los Angeles shooting
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting early Saturday morning in the upscale Los Angeles neighborhood of Beverly Crest.
"CBS Weekend News" headlines for January 28, 2023
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News with Adriana Diaz."
Memphis police "permanently deactivate" SCORPION unit
The fallout continues following the release of video which showed the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols. The Memphis Police Department's “SCORPION” unit, which included the five former officers who have been charged with second-degree murder in Nichols' death, has been shut down. Elise Preston reports.
Trump campaigns in New Hampshire, South Carolina
Former President Donald Trump visited New Hampshire and South Carolina Saturday in an early attempt to build support for his 2024 presidential bid. Christina Ruffini has the details.