Charleston church shooting victims' families react to settlement
The 14 settlements equate to a total of $88 million.
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Dylann Roof trial
Dylann Roof could face the death penalty when the penalty phase begins in his federal murder trail Tuesday after being convicted last month of murdering nine black worshipers in a South Carolina church. Mark Strassmann reports.
Roof guilty on all counts
A federal jury in South Carolina took just two hours to convict Dylann Roof of gunning down nine members of a black church in 2015. The trial now moves to the sentencing phase, where Roof faces the death penalty. Mark Strassmann reports.
Roof trial evidence
In new disturbing evidence at the Dylann Roof trial, police found a list of other black churches he was allegedly targeting. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann joins CBSN with the latest.
Dylann Roof trial
Prosecutors say accused Charleston church gunman Dylan Roof may have planned more attacks. Jurors heard testimony Monday about an an alleged hit list recovered from Roof's car. The apparent targets included other black churches. Mark Strassmann reports from the federal courthouse in Charleston, where the jury also heard Roof's chilling explanation of why his rampage ended.
Dylann Roof's confession
Testimony continues next week in the federal hate crimes trial of Dylann Roof. Roof, who is white, is accused of shooting nine black people to death last year at a bible study meeting in a Charleston, South Carolina church. A two-hour video recording was introduced as evidence on Friday. In it, Roof reveals his hatred of African Americans and his larger intentions when he barged into the bible study group. Mark Strassmann reports.
Dylann Roof confession
The jury that will decide the fate of Dylann Roof heard his confession to the killings of nine members of an African American church in Charleston, S.C. Mark Strassmann reports.
Dylann Roof trial begins
The murder trial of Dylann Roof opened in a South Carolina federal courtroom on Wednesday. Roof allegedly killed 12 members of a black church in June of 2015. Defense attorneys are not contesting that Roof committed the murders, but arguing to spare him from the death penalty. Mark Strassmann reports.
Dylann Roof trial
Dylann Roof, the South Carolina man charged with murdering 9 people at a historic black church in Charleston last year, will represent himself in court. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid has the latest.
South Carolina says it will seek the death penalty against 21-year-old Dylan Roof who allegedly shot and killed nine people during a bible study in Charleston, N.C.
South Carolina says it will seek the death penalty against 21-year-old Dylan Roof who allegedly shot and killed nine people during a bible study in Charleston, N.C. CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports on the charges.
Dylann Roof, the accused gunman behind the massacre at a South Carolina church, was indicted Wednesday on a federal hate crime charge
Dylann Roof, the accused gunman behind the massacre at a South Carolina church, was indicted Wednesday on a federal hate crime charge. CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford has details of the indictment.
After weeks of heated debate, the Confederate flag came down Friday morning from the grounds of South Carolina's state capitol
After weeks of heated debate, the Confederate flag came down Friday morning from the grounds of South Carolina's state capitol. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on the historic moment.
The FBI says a mistake in the background check process allowed Dylann Roof, the man charged with the Charleston church massacre, to buy the gun used to murder nine people
The FBI says a mistake in the background check process allowed Dylann Roof, the man charged with the Charleston church massacre, to buy the gun used to murder nine people. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The South Carolina Senate voted to remove the Confederate flag from a pole on Statehouse grounds
The South Carolina Senate voted to remove the Confederate flag from a pole on Statehouse grounds. The vote now goes to the state's House. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
The historic Mount Zion AME Church in South Carolina was burned overnight
The historic Mount Zion AME Church in South Carolina was burned overnight. This comes just two weeks after the church shooting in Charleston. While authorities believe this latest fire was accidental, churchgoers feel suspicious. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has more on the investigation.
Some thoughts from “Face the Nation” host John Dickerson on the “sermon” that President Obama delivered in Charleston, rousing the crowd and touching on some of the most sensitive issues of race
Some thoughts from “Face the Nation” host John Dickerson on the “sermon” that President Obama delivered in Charleston, rousing the crowd and touching on some of the most sensitive issues of race.
A funeral for Rev. Clementa Pinckney was held Friday at a basketball arena but it wasn't large enough to fit all those who wanted to attend
A funeral for Rev. Clementa Pinckney was held Friday at a basketball arena but it wasn't large enough to fit all those who wanted to attend. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports on the mourners who waited in the heat for a chance to pay their respects.
Rev. Clementa Pinckney was eulogized by President Obama in during a funeral service in Charleston, S.C. Pinckney was one of nine churchgoers gunned down last week
Rev. Clementa Pinckney was eulogized by President Obama in during a funeral service in Charleston, S.C. Pinckney was one of nine churchgoers gunned down last week.
While eulogizing Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Obama led the church in singing "Amazing Grace."
While eulogizing Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Obama led the church in singing "Amazing Grace." The hymn was directed at the grace that Pinckney showed through his life and work.
Sharonda Coleman and Ethel Lance were laid to rest Thursday, more than a week after they were killed in a church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina
Sharonda Coleman and Ethel Lance were laid to rest Thursday, more than a week after they were killed in a church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports.
The Charleston shooting has sparked an intense debate over the Confederate flag, and pop culture is taking note
The Charleston shooting has sparked an intense debate over the Confederate flag, and pop culture is taking note. USC marketing professor Jeetendr Sehdev joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Contessa Brewer to talk about the flag's removal from the "General Lee" car from TV's "Dukes of Hazzard."
The Emanuel AMC Church held Bible study Wednesday night
The Emanuel AMC Church in Charleston, South Carolina, held Bible study Wednesday night, one week after nine were killed in the same room. Hundreds gathered after for a concert across the street to show their solidarity with the community. Michelle Miller reports from Charleston.
Emanuel AME church will open its doors for a bible study Wednesday evening, a week after the same session was targeted by alleged gunman Dylann Roof
Emanuel AME church will open its doors for a bible study Wednesday evening, a week after the same session was targeted by alleged gunman Dylann Roof. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports.
A photograph John Nettles took by chance is becoming a symbol of how Charleston is coming together after last week's deadly church shooting
A photograph John Nettles took by chance is becoming a symbol of how Charleston is coming together after last week's deadly church shooting. Nettles told CBSN's Contessa Brewer the story behind the photo.
Confederate Flag Controversy
National Urban League's Marc Morial discusses South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley calling for the removal of the confederate flag from the statehouse grounds.
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Jeffrey Epstein's possible suicide note released by judge
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI earlier this year.
Suspect arrested in Oklahoma party shooting that killed 1, injured 22
Police said they have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting Sunday during a party that left one woman dead and 22 other people injured.
Retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife in Tennessee found dead
Craig Berry, 53, was found dead on Wednesday of an apparent gunshot wound, the Stewart County Sheriff's Office said.
Kentucky Derby winner skipping Preakness Stakes, won't make Triple Crown run
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
FBI searches office of Virginia lawmaker who helped lead redistricting effort
An FBI spokesperson said in a statement that an investigation is ongoing and there is no threat to public safety.
Feds charge man who allegedly shot at Secret Service agent on National Mall
The Justice Department charged a Texas man who allegedly fired his gun toward a Secret Service agent and wounded a bystander on the National Mall.
U.S. to press allies to bolster counterterrorism efforts under new strategy
A new counterterrorism strategy, signed by President Trump on Tuesday, seeks to crack down on Islamist terror groups, drug cartels and violent domestic political groups.
Food manufacturer Cento is committing "tomato fraud," lawsuit alleges
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
40-ton whale dies amid wave of strandings off Washington state
The animal was a fin whale, the second-largest animal in the world, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association said.
Kash Patel, local sheriff clash over handling of Nancy Guthrie case
Kash Patel is placing blame on local officials in Arizona over their handling of the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, but the Pima County sheriff says some of the FBI director's claims are inaccurate.
Gas prices top $4.50 a gallon, reaching highest level since July 2022
Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
Lutnick's testimony in Epstein probe earns harsh criticism from Democrats
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Employers are demanding AI skills. What's the best way to learn them?
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
Manhunt on for retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife
Authorities say Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier, shot his wife and then fled into the woods in northern Tennessee.
To avoid risk of mines, Navy directs ships on path farther from Iran
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
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Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis, but ICE not backing down
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker
Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.
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In Lynette Hooker probe, Coast Guard seeks info about mystery sailboat
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
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Activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges
Local activist Barbara Wien will not be criminally charged for doxxing top White House aide Stephen Miller, according to a court filing.
Meta trained its AI on copyrighted work, new lawsuit alleges
The lawsuit claims that Meta's Llama is generating summaries — and, in some cases, verbatim copies — of original works.
Delta ending food and beverage service on shorter flights
Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.
Utz potato chips sold nationwide recalled over salmonella risk
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.
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Jeffrey Epstein's possible suicide note released by judge
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI earlier this year.
Suspect arrested in Oklahoma party shooting that killed 1, injured 22
Police said they have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting Sunday during a party that left one woman dead and 22 other people injured.
Retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife in Tennessee found dead
Craig Berry, 53, was found dead on Wednesday of an apparent gunshot wound, the Stewart County Sheriff's Office said.
Kentucky Derby winner skipping Preakness Stakes, won't make Triple Crown run
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
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iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Food manufacturer Cento is committing "tomato fraud," lawsuit alleges
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Gas prices top $4.50 a gallon, reaching highest level since July 2022
Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
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Rudy Giuliani out of ICU after hospitalization for pneumonia
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
Jeffrey Epstein's possible suicide note released by judge
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Blanche: Obama's concerns about DOJ targeting Trump critics are "extraordinarily rich"
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche denied to CBS News that the Justice Department is engaging in a retribution campaign against President Trump's critics, pushing back on criticism from Barack Obama.
Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI earlier this year.
FBI searches office of Virginia lawmaker who helped lead redistricting effort
An FBI spokesperson said in a statement that an investigation is ongoing and there is no threat to public safety.
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What's the hantavirus risk to the public?
A deadly strain of hantavirus broke out aboard a cruise ship for the first time, with more than 150 people on board. With three deaths among eight confirmed cases so far, Dr. Céline Gounder discusses the wider risks.
What's next for those aboard cruise ship?
Investigators are racing to control a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the first ever recorded on a cruise ship. More than 140 people are still on board, including 17 Americans. Tom Hanson reports.
3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
What we know about cruise hantavirus outbreak
A rare form of hantavirus is believed to have spread person-to-person on board a cruise ship. Three people are dead, four more are ill and nearly 150 others are stranded aboard the ship, where they will stay potentially for months until they are cleared to leave. Tom Hanson has more.
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3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
13-year-old student kills 2 women at school in Brazil
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
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Trump threatens Iran strikes, says it's too soon for new direct talks
Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.
3 killed in U.S. strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.
Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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How Ted Turner transformed media
Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.
How Ted Turner changed TV
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises. Michael Schneider, Variety's executive editor of TV, joins with more.
Anthony Mason launches YouTube show
CBS News' Anthony Mason is launching a new YouTube show called "Alchemy with Anthony Mason." It's a long-form interview program celebrating artists and the creative process.
Obama tells Colbert what he worries about in today's politics
In an interview on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," former President Barack Obama had some pointed words about the power of the executive branch.
Nathan Lane on fulfilling lifelong dream
Actor Nathan Lane, who stars in the play "Death of a Salesman," was nominated for his seventh Tony Award. He spoke to "CBS Mornings" about why it was a lifelong dream for him to star in the play and his personal connection to his character.
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Autonomous cars to be ticketed in California
Autonomous cars in California will no longer be immune to traffic tickets once a new law takes effect in July. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other top technology stories of the day.
iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Employers are demanding AI skills. What's the best way to learn them?
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
OpenAI co-founder's diary surfaces in Musk trial
The high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI now involves testimony about a co-founder's personal diary. Vanity Fair contributor Tom Dotan joins to discuss.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Possible Epstein suicide note released
A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of an apparent suicide note possibly written by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News has not independently verified the note. Anna Schecter has the latest.
Retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife in Tennessee found dead
Craig Berry, 53, was found dead on Wednesday of an apparent gunshot wound, the Stewart County Sheriff's Office said.
Driver accused of chasing child on sidewalk
A woman in Washington state is accused of trying to run over a child on an e-bike. Police say she later attempted to break into a home. The child was not harmed in the incident and the woman is now facing felony charges.
New development in Lynette Hooker case
Authorities are looking for the owners of a sailboat as they continue to investigate the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, the American who went missing in the Bahamas while sailing last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
13-year-old student kills 2 women at school in Brazil
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
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Health officials work to contain deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise; President Trump threatens Iran with more attacks if it doesn't agree to a deal.
Former CNN president on Ted Turner's life
Ted Turner, a businessman and philanthropist who launched CNN, died on Wednesday at 87. Jonathan Klein, the president of CNN from 2004 to 2010, joins "The Daily Report" to remember Turner's life.
Trump calls Iran conflict a "skirmish"
President Trump touted U.S. actions against Iran on Wednesday. The comments came one day after he paused the Project Freedom initiative to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz to allow peace negotiations to move forward. CBS News' Holly Williams reports, and Samuel Helfont, an associate professor of strategy and policy at the Naval War College, has more.
Breaking down Spirit's liquidation process
A lawyer for bankrupt Spirit Airlines said the rising cost of fuel "engulfed" the airline, drained its liquidity, and derailed its restructuring efforts. There's a sense of urgency to expedite the liquidation process because lawyers say it would benefit creditors and customers. Bob Allen, managing editor of Nomadic Aviation Group, which handles private flight operations for the aircraft leasing industry, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Possible Epstein suicide note released
A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of an apparent suicide note possibly written by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News has not independently verified the note. Anna Schecter has the latest.