Ferguson elects its first black and first woman mayor
Ella Jones' win in city known for protests after Michael Brown shooting comes as nation is embroiled in protests over George Floyd's death.
Policing In America: 5 Years After Ferguson
Five years after Ferguson, Michael Brown's father wants case reopened
Friday marks the fifth anniversary of the death of an unarmed black teenager, shot and killed by a police officer in Missouri
How the FBI is collecting data on police departments' use of force
Experts are concerned that the reporting system has a fundamental flaw
Officers question the role of racial bias training
A CBS News investigation looks at the changes to law enforcement since the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson 5 years ago
St. Louis sergeant: There are white supremacists on the police force
Although the department says implicit bias training is mandatory, two members of the department said they've never received it
Arizona police say racial bias training is "absolute worst" they've ever had
"You don't care about me and you don't care about the citizens," one officer said. "You care about putting on this little show."
State-by-state look at how America's police departments are tackling racial bias
CBS News contacted more than 150 police departments in big cities across the country as part of a year-long look into policing in America
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What to know about Jonathan Majors' domestic violence trial
Jonathan Majors is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, during an incident in New York City — but Majors claims that Jabbari attacked him.
Jonathan Majors trial: Day 1
Jonathan Majors' domestic violence trial got underway Wednesday afternoon. The actor is facing the possibility of up to a year behind bars if he's convicted. He has pleaded not guilty. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more on Day 1 of the trial.
Moms of shot Palestinian students speak out
The mothers of two of the three Palestinian college students who were shot and wounded in Vermont last Friday will soon be reunited with their children. Tamara Tamimi, Kinnan Abdalhamid's mother, and Elizabeth Price, the mother of Hisham Awartani, joined CBS News to speak about their sons.
Ex-prison guard sentenced for failing to help inmate who later died
Prosecutors say the inmate died of blunt force trauma to the head. A medical examiner said he would have lived if he had "been hospitalized and examined at any point in his ordeal."
Ex-WWE star "Sunny" Sytch gets 17 years in prison for DUI crash
WWE Hall of Famer Tammy 'Sunny' Sytch said she felt remorse and regret "deep in my soul" for killing Julian LaFrancis Lasseter of Daytona Beach.
Yoga guru held in France on suspicion of sexually exploiting followers
A man identified as international yoga guru Gregorian Bivolaru is accused of exploiting followers and is facing charges of trafficking, kidnap and rape in France.
Alex Murdaugh sentenced to another 27 years for financial crimes
Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced for stealing $12 million from his clients and family law firm, in addition to the life sentence he is serving for the murders of his wife and son.
Note found in girl's bedroom outlined plan to kill trans teen, U.K. court told
Brianna Ghey was stabbed 28 times in the head, neck, back and chest in a park in northwest England earlier this year.
Vermont shooting investigated as hate crime
The man accused of shooting three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett is tracking the investigation and has more on the case.
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What to know about Jonathan Majors' domestic violence trial
Jonathan Majors is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, during an incident in New York City — but Majors claims that Jabbari attacked him.
Top general probes allegations of alcohol consumption at key commands
The head of NORAD and U.S. NORTHCOM began an internal probe after a small number of alcohol containers were found in a classified workspace at U.S. Northern Command.
Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free COVID tests
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
UAW launches campaign to unionize Toyota, Tesla and other automakers
The UAW, coming off of new labor contracts with Detroit's Big Three, said it's now targeting automakers that rely on non-unionized workers.
Okta says security breach way worse than first thought
Hackers stole data on all users of Okta's customer support system, the San Francisco cybersecurity company disclosed.
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UAW launches campaign to unionize Toyota, Tesla and other automakers
The UAW, coming off of new labor contracts with Detroit's Big Three, said it's now targeting automakers that rely on non-unionized workers.
Okta says security breach way worse than first thought
Hackers stole data on all users of Okta's customer support system, the San Francisco cybersecurity company disclosed.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchise throughout the U.S.
EVs are less reliable than conventional vehicles, Consumer Reports says
Electric vehicles are experiencing the "growing pains" of new technology, one expert said.
This company says it has the secret to longer life for larger dogs
FDA finds reasonable expectation of effectiveness for drug designed to keep bigger breeds around longer, biotech firm says.
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Top general probes allegations of alcohol consumption at key commands
The head of NORAD and U.S. NORTHCOM began an internal probe after a small number of alcohol containers were found in a classified workspace at U.S. Northern Command.
Vivek Ramaswamy's political director leaving to join Trump campaign
Brian Swensen, who served as Ramaswamy's national political director since the spring, confirmed to CBS News he is leaving.
Students for Trump co-founder arrested on assault charges
Ryan Fournier, co-founder of the group Students for Trump, was arrested in North Carolina earlier this month.
"Whale hunting": Inside Deutsche Bank's pursuit of business with Trump
"We are whale hunting," banker Rosemary Vrablic wrote to Deustche Bank executives in a 2011 email, referring to efforts to bring in Trump business.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has "reservations" about expelling George Santos
"There are people of good faith who make an argument, both pro and con, for the expulsion resolution for Santos," the Louisiana Republican said.
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Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free COVID tests
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchise throughout the U.S.
This company says it has the secret to longer life for larger dogs
FDA finds reasonable expectation of effectiveness for drug designed to keep bigger breeds around longer, biotech firm says.
Suicide deaths hit record high, but declined for youth, CDC finds
While the number of suicide deaths reached a record high last year, the provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a hopeful decrease in younger age groups.
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American among hostages released on 6th day of cease-fire, Biden says
An American citizen was among the latest group of hostages released by Hamas on Wednesday, according to President Biden and Qatar's foreign ministry.
U.S. charges Indian national with plot to assassinate Sikh separatist in New York
Federal prosecutors in New York charged an Indian national with an alleged plot to kill a Sikh political activist living in the U.S.
Book pulled over name of royal who allegedly made racist comment
In a 2021 interview with Oprah for CBS, the former Meghan Markle, who is half Black, said a member of the royal family questioned what her baby's skin tone might be. She and Prince Harry chose to keep the person's identity a secret.
Israeli military speaks to Bibas family after Hamas claims mom, 2 kids killed
Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the IDF was "examining the reliability of the information."
Are quiet places going extinct? Meet volunteers trying to change that.
The nonprofit Quiet Parks International estimates that 90% of children will not experience natural quiet in their lifetime.
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Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
Wu-Tang Clan members open up about the group 30 years after debut album
Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Young Dirty Bastard sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
Wu-Tang Clan on 50 years of hip-hop
"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson sat down with Wu-Tang Clan members the RZA and Young Dirty Bastard to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
Mark Cuban says he's leaving "Shark Tank" after one more season
Cuban has appeared on "Shark Tank" since 2011 as a permanent investor, or "shark."
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Okta says security breach way worse than first thought
Hackers stole data on all users of Okta's customer support system, the San Francisco cybersecurity company disclosed.
Sports Illustrated AI accusations
Sports Illustrated is being accused of publishing product reviews from authors that don't actually exist and had AI-generated headshots. The magazine's parent company has denied the allegations, saying the articles were written and edited by humans from a third party. Todd Spangler, New York digital editor for Variety, joined CBS News to discuss the scandal.
Ransomware attack affects U.S. hospitals
A ransomware attack on a national health care chain that operates 30 hospitals across six states has affected patients and facilities. Ardent Health Services said it took its network offline as a protective measure. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Google to start deleting inactive accounts
Starting this week, Google will be deleting inactive accounts as part of its updated security policy. Betty Lin-Fisher, a consumer news reporter for USA Today, joined CBS News to talk about the purge.
Amazon using AI to help with delivery
Amazon says its 2023 Black Friday sales were the highest in the company's history. Amazon executive Beryl Tomay joins CBS News to discuss how artificial intelligence and robots are helping get packages to your doorstep.
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Blind golden mole detected in South Africa for first time in 87 years
The team used a scent-detecting Border Collie dog, Jessie, to find traces of two De Winton's golden moles.
What to know about the COP28 climate summit
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries will gather in Dubai, U.A.E., starting Thursday for the U.N.'s annual climate talks. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains what's on the agenda.
Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
COP28 climate summit: Who's going, who's not, and will it matter?
The global U.N. climate summit known as COP28 gets underway this week in Dubai. Here's what to know — and why it matters.
World's largest iceberg is "on the move" for first time in 37 years
The iceberg, which once hosted a Soviet research station, split from the Antarctic coastline in 1986, but then became grounded in the Weddell Sea.
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What to know about Jonathan Majors' domestic violence trial
Jonathan Majors is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, during an incident in New York City — but Majors claims that Jabbari attacked him.
Jonathan Majors trial: Day 1
Jonathan Majors' domestic violence trial got underway Wednesday afternoon. The actor is facing the possibility of up to a year behind bars if he's convicted. He has pleaded not guilty. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more on Day 1 of the trial.
Moms of shot Palestinian students speak out
The mothers of two of the three Palestinian college students who were shot and wounded in Vermont last Friday will soon be reunited with their children. Tamara Tamimi, Kinnan Abdalhamid's mother, and Elizabeth Price, the mother of Hisham Awartani, joined CBS News to speak about their sons.
Ex-prison guard sentenced for failing to help inmate who later died
Prosecutors say the inmate died of blunt force trauma to the head. A medical examiner said he would have lived if he had "been hospitalized and examined at any point in his ordeal."
Ex-WWE star "Sunny" Sytch gets 17 years in prison for DUI crash
WWE Hall of Famer Tammy 'Sunny' Sytch said she felt remorse and regret "deep in my soul" for killing Julian LaFrancis Lasseter of Daytona Beach.
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Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
North Korea launches spy satellite into orbit, state media says
North Korea attempted to launch a surveillance satellite into orbit two other times this year without success.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship rocket but test flight falls short
Seven months after a catastrophic failure, SpaceX launched its Super Heavy-Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, but once again ran into problems.
SpaceX to launch second Starship test flight
The most powerful rocket ever built is set to attempt its second test flight Saturday. The FAA has cleared SpaceX's Starship for launch. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood examines what sets the rocket apart from other recent launches.
How to view the Leonids meteor shower this week
The Leonid meteor showers are fast – streaking by at 44 miles per second, according to NASA. Still, some stargazers can see them at their peak this week.
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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.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
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.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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Johnson: Reservations over expelling Santos
The House is set to vote on expelling Rep. George Santos as soon as this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on Speaker Mike Johnson's response to the efforts.
Haley: U.S. "can't afford" Trump's chaos
Nikki Haley is arguing the U.S. does not need Donald Trump and his "chaos" back in the White House. CBS News' Robert Costa and Nidia Cavazos join "America Decides" with the latest on Haley's campaign and the 2024 Republican field.
Biden says American among hostages released
President Biden confirmed Wednesday afternoon that an American held hostage by Hamas was part of the group of 16 that crossed into Egypt. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Biden announces efforts to ease inflation
The Biden administration announced dozens of new measures Monday to boost manufacturing and cut down on supply chain issues with the overall goal of easing inflation. Courtenay Brown, an economics reporter for Axios, joined CBS News to discuss the moves.
Rosalynn Carter's private funeral and burial
Rosalynn Carter is being laid to rest Wednesday, wrapping up three days of memorials for the former first lady. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.