NYPD cop charged after using apparent chokehold on black man
Officer David Afanador has been charged with strangulation in the Sunday incident on a beach boardwalk.
Crime
New probe sought in Elijah McClain death
Pressure is mounting for a new investigation into the death of a man after an encounter with police in Colorado last August. According to his family, 23-year-old Elijah McClain was out buying iced tea when he was stopped by police after a 911 call claimed McClain was wearing a ski mask, "acting weird," and waving his arms around. He was pronounced brain dead three days after police put him in a chokehold and a medic injected him with ketamine.
Brothers say they won't willingly testify against Jussie Smollett
They say Chicago police are mistreating them. They were never charged after telling authorities the actor paid them to stage what he claimed was a racist attack on him.
Julian Assange faces new indictment in the U.S.
The superseding indictment does not contain additional charges beyond the 18 counts the Justice Department unsealed last year — but prosecutors say it underscores Assange's efforts to procure and release classified information.
Cities cracking down on illegal fireworks
This summer has seen a major rise in complaints about illegal fireworks being set off. Cities nationwide are now cracking down on the summertime activity. Mola Lenghi reports.
Nuisance abatement laws & George Floyd's death
A grocery store worker called police to report a man used a counterfeit $20 bill, leading to the confrontation that ended in George Floyd's death. As Moustafa Bayoumi, a professor at Brooklyn College, explains, nuisance abatement laws force shop owners to act as "third party police." He joined CBSN to discuss how these laws disproportionately impact minority communities.
3 men indicted on murder charges in Ahmaud Arbery killing
Though Georgia passed a hate crimes bill Tuesday, it can't be applied retroactively to Arbery's case, a DA said.
Man convicted in Portland train murders gets life in prison
Jeremy Christian was found guilty earlier this year on 12 counts, including the murders of Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, and Ricky Best, 53.
Complaints over illegal fireworks skyrocket
Complaints over illegal fireworks displays are on the rise in neighborhoods across the country. It's not clear what's prompting the trend, but officials in some cities are beginning to crack down. Mola Lenghi reports.
Louisville PD fires officer involved in Breonna Taylor's death
In a letter to Brett Hankison, the Louisville chief of police called his conduct "a shock to the conscience."
Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic; Colom holds narrow lead
Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch
Investigation
Susie Wiles' old lobbying firm in crosshairs of MAGA feud
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in the U.K.
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Rubio says U.S. has "no need" to restart combat operations in Iran
Sanders won't back Schumer as Democratic leader
State seeks to block Pike's lawyers from inspecting execution drug
911 call reporting frat video: "They set their pledges on fire"
