Ahmaud Arbery's killers get life sentences
The judge sentenced Travis and Gregory McMichael to life without parole, and William "Roddie" Bryan to life with a possibility of parole.
Police Reform & Racial Justice
Family mourns bystander killed in LAPD shooting: "She died in my arms"
"It is like my whole heart has been ripped out of my body," the teen's father said. "The pain of opening the Christmas presents for her cannot be articulated."
Texas board withdraws pardon recommendation for George Floyd
Floyd, who was from Houston, was killed last year by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
McDonald's to pay Black store owner $33.5 million to end bias suit
Herb Washington, owner of multiple McDonald's restaurants, alleged White franchisees were treated more favorably than Black owners.
Chicago City Council approves $2.9 million settlement with Anjanette Young
"$2.9 million might seem like a lot, but it will never give Ms. Young back her dignity and respect, and the trust that she's lost," Alderman Jeanette Taylor said prior to the vote.
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in federal civil rights case
The change of plea hearing took place Wednesday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Former deputy charged with murder in shooting of Casey Goodson Jr.
The charges come almost a year after the fatal shooting, which sparked outrage in Columbus.
Kyle Rittenhouse says he's not racist and he backs BLM
Tells Fox News' Tucker Carlson his case "never had anything to do with race. It had to do with the right to self-defense."
Aurora will pay $15 million settlement over death of Elijah McClain
CBS Denver Exclusive: The sum is one of the largest police-related settlements ever.
McDonald's CEO faces backlash over gun victim texts
Chief exec acknowledges his comments "compounded the grief" of the families of two Chicago children who were fatally shot.
Black officer targeted by chief's KKK note breaks his silence
"It was not a funny joke," said Officer Keith Pool. "Even when we watch it now, I'm in disbelief that this happened to me."
Rittenhouse was very distraught after shootings: defense witnesses
The focus is turning to whether he'll take the stand in his own defense. Experts say that might not be necessary.
Philadelphia settles wrongful death suit from Walter Wallace Jr.'s family
The family will receive an undisclosed amount of money.
White House talks reform with families of those killed by police
The House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act earlier in March but congressional negotiations on bipartisan legislation broke down in the Senate nearly a month ago.
Gruden could be out millions for leaving Raiders early
Jon Gruden was entering his fourth year in a 10-year, $100 million contract as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Justice Department won't charge officer who shot Jacob Blake
The department said there is insufficient evidence to prove that the officer who shot Blake "willfully used excessive force," which is the required standard for pressing charges.
More than half of U.S. police killings are misclassified, study says
The study also found that Black Americans were about 3.5 times more likely to die by police violence than White Americans.
Read Democrats' final offer on police reform before talks collapsed
CBS News has obtained a document from Senator Cory Booker's office outlining Democrats' minimum requirements for police reform legislation.
Senator Tim Scott: police reform talks collapsed over "defunding the police"
After months of negotiations, bipartisan talks on sweeping police reform legislation ended this week in Congress with no bill.
Derek Chauvin appeals his conviction in George Floyd's death
The former Minneapolis cop filed it on his own, saying he didn't have a lawyer to do it for him.
Bipartisan police reform talks collapse in Congress
Lawmakers for months have been trying to reach agreement over police reforms.
Derek Chauvin pleads not guilty to violating teen's civil rights in 2017
Chauvin allegedly held the 14-year-old by the throat, hit him in the head with a flashlight and held his knee on the boy's neck and while he was prone, handcuffed and not resisting.
Probe started after Elijah McClain's death finds racial bias pattern
A civil rights investigation found the police department behind Elijah McClain's death to have a pattern of racially biased policing.
Ex-cops charged in George Floyd case plead not guilty
The four former officers were charged this year for allegedly violating Floyd's constitutional rights.
Justice Department restricts use of chokeholds, no-knock entries by feds
The move is the latest in a series of steps from the Biden administration to bolster law enforcement accountability.
Crime
Causes of death revealed for mom, toddler who fell at Petco Park
An attorney for Wilkins' family disputed the findings and said the deaths were a tragic accident.
U.S. farmer accused of plotting assassination of Ukrainian official
Kurt Groszhans said he left North Dakota to explore his Ukrainian heritage and invest in the country's agro-industry. Now he's facing charges of attempted murder and extortion.
Jury selection in trial over Floyd's death begins
Jury selection begins Thursday in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers who were at the scene when Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd. They are facing federal charges of willfully depriving Floyd of his civil rights. Mola Lenghi reports.
Texas hostage standoff raising concerns about "copycat attacks"
An intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News says federal law enforcement officials have seen signs since the standoff that it might inspire similar incidents.
Man arrested in UCLA grad student stabbing
Los Angeles police arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of UCLA student Brianna Kupfer at a furniture store last week. Police say the victim sent a text to a friend about someone in the store who gave her "a bad vibe" before her death. Lilia Luciano reports.
Teen sentenced to 14 years to life in killing of Tessa Majors
Rashaun Weaver had pleaded guilty in December to murder and robbery in the 2019 killing.
Terrifying bodycam video, 911 calls released in 2018 bar massacre
Videos show how officers were largely in the dark about what happened after one of their own, Sgt. Ronald Helus, went inside in search of the gunman.
New York AG wants to question Trump, children
New York State's Attorney General Letitia James' office said in a court filing she wants to question former President Trump, his son Donald Trump, Jr., and his daughter, Ivanka Trump, under oath. Her office said it told a court its investigators has evidence Mr. Trump's company used "fraudulent or misleading" asset valuations to get tax benefits and loans.
Woman sent ominous text before being killed
Authorities in Los Angeles are looking for a man suspected of fatally stabbing a 24-year-old woman while she worked at a furniture store. Brianna Kupfer was found dead at the store shortly after she had sent an ominous text message to a friend, police said. Jeff Nguyen reports for KCBS.
Man accused of killing UCLA student at L.A. furniture store arrested
Brianna Kupfer was found dead on the floor of the store minutes after she had sent an ominous text message to a friend, police said.
Three officers charged in shooting death of 8-year-old near Philadelphia
The young girl was killed in August after officers responded to a gunfight.
Details emerge about suspect in Texas hostage standoff
All four people who were taken hostage emerged unharmed.
Rail thefts trash L.A. tracks
CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the amount of trash left behind from rail thefts in one Los Angeles spot.
News photographer killed outside home, days after reporter slain
The two killings marked a grim start to 2022 in Mexico, which is considered one of the most dangerous places for reporters.
Nearby witness says fatal NYC subway push was "surreal"
Maria Coste-Weber says she's grateful to be alive since the victim was right next to her. ""That could have been me," she told CBS New York.
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States move to front lines in battle over abortion rights with Supreme Court decision looming
Pro-abortion rights advocates are pursuing a multi-pronged offensive to protect access in states with divided governance, where the future of abortion care is less predictable.
A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
The nation's worker shortage is intensifying as the Omicron variant spreads, impacting a range of industries.
Flight makes U-turn over Atlantic after passenger refuses to wear mask
American Airlines Flight 38 was heading to London with 129 passengers on board when it had to turn back.
Causes of death revealed for mom, toddler who fell at Petco Park
An attorney for Wilkins' family disputed the findings and said the deaths were a tragic accident.
Unemployment claims jump to highest level in three months
Latest COVID-19 wave is driving up layoffs, with 286,000 people applying for jobless aid last week.
Politics
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States move to front lines in battle over abortion rights with Supreme Court decision looming
Pro-abortion rights advocates are pursuing a multi-pronged offensive to protect access in states with divided governance, where the future of abortion care is less predictable.
House January 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump to speak with them
The committee has already asked for "certain data records" from Eric Trump and Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr.'s girlfriend.
FBI is conducting "court-authorized law enforcement activity" at congressman's home
Cuellar's office said in a statement that he will "fully cooperate in any investigation."
Kamala Harris after one year in White House: "We will keep fighting"
A CBS News poll found that one year into Kamala Harris' term, Americans have given her a 44% approval rating—the same as President Biden.
Senate Democrats fail to change rules on filibuster to pass voting rights
Republicans blocked the Democrats from moving forward on the legislation.
Health
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How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Starbucks ends worker vaccine requirement after SCOTUS ruling
Biden plan to require vaccines or regular testing at large companies was blocked by Supreme Court last week.
England is about to drop virtually all anti-COVID restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says thanks to booster shots and people following the rules, the Omicron wave "has now peaked" in the U.K., so the rules are being lifted.
Pfizer CEO awarded $1M Genesis Prize for COVID-19 vaccine
Albert Bourla said he accepted prize "on behalf of all my Pfizer colleagues who answered the urgent call of history."
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How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Amazon's latest foray: A high-tech clothing store in California mall
The store will feature high-tech shoppers' aids—from the entrance to fitting rooms to checkout.
What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Carhartt faces backlash after mandating worker vaccinations
CEO Mark Valade said an unvaccinated workforce is a "business risk that our company is unwilling to take."
World
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Man says he swam to safety "after being washed away" by Tonga tsunami
Despite a disability, 57-year-old Lisala Folau says he spent more than a day swimming between Tonga's tiny, earthquake-devastated islands to get back to safety.
U.S. farmer accused of plotting assassination of Ukrainian official
Kurt Groszhans said he left North Dakota to explore his Ukrainian heritage and invest in the country's agro-industry. Now he's facing charges of attempted murder and extortion.
Massive coral reef found in Tahiti "twilight zone"
Humans and climate change are killing the world's reefs. The latest discovery of one of the largest deepwater reefs offers hope they can survive.
Teen sets record for youngest woman to fly solo around the world
19-year-old Belgian-British pilot Zara Rutherford took 155 days to cover 28,000 nautical miles and battled everything from smoke from wildfires, fog and even typhoons along the way.
U.S. rushes weapons into Ukraine as Biden predicts a Russian invasion
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying to keep NATO allies on the "same page" after Mr. Biden said it was his "guess" that Putin would order forces to "move in" to Ukraine.
Entertainment
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Elton John wants "to do something different" after retiring from the road
The pandemic lockdowns didn't stop Elton John from having one of his best years in decades on the charts.
Sir Elton John on retiring from the road
Sir Elton John kicked off the final leg of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour on Wednesday in New Orleans. He spoke with Anthony Mason about heading back on the road, recording his latest hit album "The Lockdown Sessions," and his new line of glasses benefitting the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
The M&M characters are getting a redesign
The redesign is focused on creating a sense of belonging and community.
Remembering trailblazer André Leon Talley
Fashion lost a larger-than-life icon this week when André Leon Talley died at age 73. CBS News sat down with Talley and his mentee designer LaQuan Smith in 2020 to talk about their lives and fashion.
French star Gaspard Ulliel dies in skiing accident at age 37
Ulliel portrayed the young Hannibal Lecter in 2007's "Hannibal Rising" and fashion mogul Yves Saint Laurent in the 2014 biopic "Saint Laurent."
Technology
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What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
5G will disrupt flights, airlines say
Major U.S. airlines warn the rollout of new 5G networks could potentially ground and delay planes, as AT&T and Verizon plan to launch 5G towers near airports across the country. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are being affected and CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN to discuss the technology.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
5G plan altered after airlines warn of chaos
Cellphone providers and airlines reached a compromise shortly before Wednesday's rollout of 5G technology. Airlines warned of ""catastrophic disruption"" to travel and shipping operations if the technology was not limited near U.S. airports. Kris Van Cleave has more.
AT&T, Verizon delay 5G debut near some airports after warning
Chief executives of America's largest airlines warned of "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations should the technology not be limited around U.S. airports.
Science
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Massive coral reef found in Tahiti "twilight zone"
Humans and climate change are killing the world's reefs. The latest discovery of one of the largest deepwater reefs offers hope they can survive.
Sea dragon fossil discovered
An almost-perfect fossil of a 180-million-year-old reptile was discovered in a drained reservoir in England. As Charlie D'Agata reports, the rare find of the bones of a "Sea Dragon" that is over 33-feet long may help scientists learn about why these beasts failed to adapt to a changing climate.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
SpaceX launches 49 more Starlink satellites
SpaceX fired off its third Falcon 9 of 2022 on Tuesday, boosting another 49 Starlink internet satellites into orbit as the company continues building out a globe-spanning network of commercial broadband relay stations. Watch the launch.
Government clean-coal projects flopped, federal watchdog finds
U.S. is investing billions in "carbon capture" technologies. So far, there's not much to show for it.
Crime
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Causes of death revealed for mom, toddler who fell at Petco Park
An attorney for Wilkins' family disputed the findings and said the deaths were a tragic accident.
U.S. farmer accused of plotting assassination of Ukrainian official
Kurt Groszhans said he left North Dakota to explore his Ukrainian heritage and invest in the country's agro-industry. Now he's facing charges of attempted murder and extortion.
Jury selection in trial over Floyd's death begins
Jury selection begins Thursday in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers who were at the scene when Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd. They are facing federal charges of willfully depriving Floyd of his civil rights. Mola Lenghi reports.
Texas hostage standoff raising concerns about "copycat attacks"
An intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News says federal law enforcement officials have seen signs since the standoff that it might inspire similar incidents.
Man arrested in UCLA grad student stabbing
Los Angeles police arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of UCLA student Brianna Kupfer at a furniture store last week. Police say the victim sent a text to a friend about someone in the store who gave her "a bad vibe" before her death. Lilia Luciano reports.
Space
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SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
Why do astronauts get "space anemia"? This study has an answer.
The world-first study found that more than 3 million red blood cells were killed a second in space, compared to just 2 million on Earth.
SpaceX launches 105 small satellites in "rideshare" mission
SpaceX plans up to four commercial rideshare missions per year to provide low-cost access to space.
Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 105 small satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and successfully landed the booster for reuse. Watch how the launch unfolded.
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Preview: "Indivisible - Healing Hate"
Paramount+ will exclusively premiere "Indivisible - Healing Hate," a gripping six-part documentary narrated by Mandy Patinkin that traces the origins of anti-government extremism and how it built on a deadly series of historical events over decades to culminate in the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Political analysts on Biden's first year
President Biden's first year on the job has been eventful to say the least. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political Contributor Joel Payne spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the president's approval ratings and the issues that will impact the 2022 midterm elections.
Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
MoneyWatch: Jobless report amid Omicron surge
COVID-19 continues to impact the U.S. labor market. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins “CBSN AM” to preview this week’s jobless claims report and more business headlines.
Deep-sea coral reef discovered off Tahiti
Scientists have made a spectacular discovery deep in the ocean off the coast of Tahiti — a pristine coral reef that remains untouched by climate change. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.