Is Black Lives Matter racist?
Rudy Giuliani has said the Black Lives Matter movement is racist. Supporters say they use the phrase because they want to show black lives matter just as much as other races. CBSN's panel weighs in.
Police Reform & Racial Justice
Policing in modern America
Excessive use of force by police officers affects black people in a disproportionate manner. Sian-Pierre Regis and Khalil Muhammad talk about how that may play the biggest role in the racial strife facing America today.
Do people trust Police?
How you feel about the police seems to depend a lot on your race, except when it comes to local departments. Anthony Salvanto breaks down the CBS News-New York Times poll numbers.
Law enforcement and race
Videos of police shooting or using excessive force against black people have spurred much of the racial tension facing the country today. That's created a tough environment for police officers. CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues has more.
Will race relations improve?
With race relations in the United States at their worst point in decades, CBSN asks if there's any chance of them getting better. CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto, founder of Swagger.nyc Sian-Pierre Regis and Harvard professor of history, race and public policy Khalil Muhammad join the discussion.
Race relations in U.S.
A new CBS News/New York Times poll shows that 69 percent of Americans feel race relations are in bad shape. That's the highest level since May of 1992. Elaine Quijano has more.
Alton Sterling's son speaks out
Cameron Sterling is breaking his silence about his father's death in Baton Rouge last week. He says he believes not all police officers are bad, and called on protesters to remain peaceful in his father's name. David Begnaud has more.
Baton Rouge cop killing plot?
An alleged plot to kill Baton Rouge police officers has led to multiple arrests. This comes a week after police shot and killed Alton Sterling, and five officers were killed in Dallas. David Begnaud has more.
Police robot used to kill
The Dallas police chief has defended his decision to use a robot to kill the Dallas shooter. But the unprecedented action by a domestic police department has raised some concerns that such an action could become more common. As Kris Van Cleave reports, supporters say the devices are not "killer robots," but life savers.
Biden on armor-piercing bullets
The Dallas sniper used armor-piercing bullets to penetrate the officer's vests. Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Scott Pelley abouthis efforts to end the sale of those kinds of rounds, saying they have "zero" sporting purpose.
Slain Dallas officer's family speaks
Sergeant Mike Smith was a 28-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, and only two years away from retirement when he was killed. His 9-year-old daughter Caroline remembers the last time she saw her father. Omar Villafranca reports.
Police brutality protests
Racial tensions in the country remain high following the shooting deaths of two black men and five Dallas police officers. Washington Post reporter Wesley Lowery joins CBSN to discuss the impact of Black Lives Matter protests on the justice system.
Baton Rouge arrests
CBS News' David Begnaud has details on the protests that led to dozens of arrests in Baton Rouge.
Equal Justice Initiative founder
Bryan Stevenson is the founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, a non-profit group dedicated to overturning wrongful convictions. His team represents clients whose cases may be marked by racial bias or prosecutors' misconduct, and they have helped more than 115 wrongfully-condemned death row prisoners. Stevenson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the inadequate acknowledgment of the racial inequality in the U.S. impacts tensions today.
Dickerson reacts to Giuliani
On "Face the Nation" Sunday, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani defended tough policing policies and accused the Black Lives Matter movement of being "inherently racist." CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss.
Violent St. Paul Protests
Dozens of arrests were made in St. Paul, Minnesota, after protestors fought with police over the deadly shooting of Philando Castile last Wednesday. Several hundred protesters clashed with police as they shut down one of the Twin Cities' main highways, Interstate 94. For more than four hours overnight, police tried to get the crowd under control. Some hurled broken concrete, rocks, rebar and even fireworks at officers. Anna Werner has more from St. Paul.
Baton Rouge Protests
The protests in the Louisiana captial were in response to the death of 37-year-old Alton Sterling, who was shot and killed during an encounter with police last week. More than 100 arrests were made during the protests, most for defying orders to clear the street, some for battery of a police officer. Seven guns were siezed from protesters along with body armor. David Begnaud has more.
Dallas begins to heal
We continue to learn more about the lone gunman who targeted police officers in Dallas Thursday night, killing five and wounding seven more. Now the community has begun to heal. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from a city on edge.
Rudy Giuliani: "Black lives matter" is racist, anti-American
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani says the Black Lives Matter movement puts a target on the back of police officers. Guiliani adds, "When you say black lives matter, that's inherently racist."
Protesters demonstrate nationwide
Demonstrators continued to pour out into the streets across the country Friday to voice their anger over the deadly shootings of two black men at the hands of police. John Blackstone reports.
Police Chief calls for support
While addressing the media, Dallas Police Chief David Brown asked the public to support the police department who "risk their lives to protect our democracy".
Louisville cop seen on video repeatedly punching protester in head
The man was forced to the ground by officers and was face-down, at the site of numerous demonstrations over police brutality and the death of Breonna Taylor.
Dallas sniper attack
CBS News' Omar Villafranca has the latest on the deadly shooting in Dallas, where multiple snipers killed 5 police officers.
Security concerns
CBS News security consultant Ron Hosko joins CBSN to discuss public safety during #BlackLivesMatter protests.
Protests Over Police Shootings
Across the nation, protesters took to the street to protest recent police shootings in Minnesota, and La. Marlee Hall has a report.
Crime
New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mangione team no longer pursuing this defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's defense team for his New York state trial has announced it will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with more insight.
Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
Man charged in death of girl after life sentence commuted by Kristi Noem
McKenna Wendel was last seen alive on March 14 and her body was found outside Brookings, an hour's drive north of Sioux Falls, on March 19.
Mangione's legal team drops psychiatric defense
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, dropped plans for a psychiatric defense in his state case on Thursday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.
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Trump says several arrested for Reflecting Pool alleged vandalism
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
3 elderly hikers die on Grand Canyon's inner trails as temperatures spike
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
Kennedy Center still weighing "partial closure," Trump admin. tells judge
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
Given 8 months to live, a teen beat cancer thanks to an extraordinary friendship
In 2022, at the age of 14, Dylan Mwaniki was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. Four years later, he graduated from high school.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
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Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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Trump says several arrested for Reflecting Pool alleged vandalism
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Kennedy Center still weighing "partial closure," Trump admin. tells judge
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7 million no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
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Strange symptom leads to man's Stage IV cancer diagnosis
An app notification informed Joe Gillette that he had been diagnosed with aggressive, late-stage cancer.
Doctor has a special surprise for her patient
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
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Zelenskyy returns Polish honor after president revokes it in history dispute
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it.
Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Philippine President Marcos talks with Putin
There were reports that the Filipinos may have been victims of illegal job recruitment, Philippine officials said.
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
1 killed in large fire at luxury resort, several others injured
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
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Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
6/20: Saturday Morning
Questions surround the U.S.-Iran deal as Israel and Lebanon trade strikes. Meanwhile, the Ebola crisis continues to worsen in parts of Africa.
Olivia Cooke talks new "House of the Dragon"
The third season of HBO's "House of the Dragon" is set to premiere Sunday. "CBS Saturday Morning" sat down with Olivia Cooke to discuss the new season of the "Game of Thrones" prequel.
Wonder Woman's iconic origin story
In the series "USA to Z," which celebrates 250 years of American history and culture, Adriana Diaz dives into the origin story of a true American icon: Wonder Woman.
Brother Wallace performs "Who's That?"
Georgia-bred Brother Wallace is best known for his live performances that evoke the Golden Age of Motown, gospel and soul, as well as his work with the U.K. rock band "The Heavy." The long-time music teacher's debut album, "Electric Love," is out now. Here's Brother Wallace performing "Who's That?"
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mangione team no longer pursuing this defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's defense team for his New York state trial has announced it will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with more insight.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Historic D.C. castle reopens after renovation
The historic Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C., which closed for a multi-year renovation, has temporarily reopened to the public for America's 250th anniversary. Natalie Brand has more.
Democratic socialism in the midst of a U.S. revival
Democratic socialism appears to be on the rise in the U.S. The progressive ideology gained prominence when New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office. Now, more candidates seem to be gaining momentum in major U.S. cities. Nikole Killion reports.
Trump defends beautification push in D.C.
President Trump's push to renovate landmarks in Washington, D.C., ahead of America's 250th birthday is drawing criticism from critics who say the process is being conducted without the usual approvals. Taurean Small explains.
Despite dip in gas prices, many still struggling
U.S. drivers are feeling less pain at the pump than in recent months. But for many, it's tough to feel a change. Max Darrow has more.
Vance heads to Switzerland for Iran peace talks
Vice President JD Vance departed for Switzerland Saturday to begin direct long-term peace negotiations with Iran. His trip comes as shipping in the Strait of Hormuz faced new disruptions after Iran said it was closing the waterway. Imtiaz Tyab reports.