Police supervisor testifies Chauvin "could have ended" restraint
The shift supervisor for the fired Minneapolis police officers took the stand Thursday. The jury also heard from paramedics and George Floyd's girlfriend.
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Witness sobs watching video of Floyd struggling with officers
Charles McMillian cried as he testified that he felt "helpless." Earlier, a store clerk took the stand in the Derek Chauvin trial.
Eric Holder calls shooter a “damn punk”
It's been a week since the Department of Justice's report came out and several personnel changes in the Ferguson Police Department have been made. Paula Reid, CBS News Justice Department Reporter, tells how the firings impact the Department of Justice investigation.
The police chief of Madison, Wisconsin, is apologizing again for the deadly police shooting of Tony Robinson, but he's not admitting any wrongdoing
The police chief of Madison, Wisconsin, is apologizing again for the deadly police shooting of Tony Robinson, but he's not admitting any wrongdoing. Hundreds gathered Monday night for another round of protests, and officials say hackers targeted the local government's computer network overnight. A similar attack happened in Ferguson, Missouri, after the police killing of unarmed teen Michael Brown. Dean Reynolds reports.
A memorial has been set up to honor Tony Robinson, an unarmed black teen who died Friday after an alleged altercation with veteran police officer Matt Kenny
A memorial has been set up to honor Tony Robinson, an unarmed black teen who died Friday after an alleged altercation with veteran police officer Matt Kenny. Hundreds responded to his death Sunday night with a peaceful prayer vigil. Unlike Ferguson, Missouri, where violent protests and looting carried on for weeks, Madison appears so far to be coping with the tragedy its own way. Dean Reynolds reports.
Brown and Rice family attorney Benjamin Crump discusses the Justice Department's latest report on Ferguson
Brown and Rice family attorney Benjamin Crump discusses the Justice Department's latest report on Ferguson.
Community members in Madison, Wisconsin, gathered to support the family of Tony Robinson after the unarmed 19-year-old was shot to death by police
Community members in Madison, Wisconsin, gathered to support the family of Tony Robinson after the unarmed 19-year-old was shot to death by police. Jericka Duncan reports how this latest investigation will not be like the one in Ferguson, Missouri.
Questions are being raised about whether police in Madison, Wisconsin used excessive force after an officer shot and killed 19-year-old Tony Robinson while responding to a disturbance call
Questions are being raised about whether police in Madison, Wisconsin used excessive force after an officer shot and killed 19-year-old Tony Robinson while responding to a disturbance call. The state Department of Justice is launching an investigation. Anthony Mason reports.
There is fresh fall-out in Ferguson, Missouri following the scathing report identifying patterns of discrimination in the city's police department
There is fresh fall-out in Ferguson, Missouri following the scathing report identifying patterns of discrimination in the city's police department. Two veteran police commanders have resigned and a city court clerk was fired, following what officials are calling a series of racist e-mails. Vinita Nair reports.
Coca-Cola, Delta, JPMorgan Chase condemn Georgia's new voting law
Delta Air Lines CEO said Georgia's law was based on a lie of "widespread voter fraud" and "this is simply not true."
DOJ: No federal charges against Darren Wilson; Racial bias in police dept. & courts
Gloria Browne-Marshall, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, discusses why Darren Wilson will not be prosecuted in the shooting death of Michael Brown and the Department of Justice's report that finds discriminatory practices in the Ferguson, MO Police Department.
The Department of Justice has released the reasoning behind its decision not to prosecute former Ferguson Missouri Police Officer Darren Wilson
The Department of Justice has released the reasoning behind its decision not to prosecute former Ferguson Missouri Police Officer Darren Wilson. Mark Strassmann reports on the findings that also paint the department as plagued by racism.
CBS correspondent Jeff Pegues breaks down the decision made by the Justice Department not to charge former Ferguson Police officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown
CBS correspondent Jeff Pegues breaks down the decision made by the Justice Department not to charge former Ferguson Police officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown.
A Justice Department review of the Ferguson Police Department found a pattern of racial bias that many citizens complained about before and after the shooting of Michael Brown
A Justice Department review of the Ferguson Police Department found a pattern of racial bias that many citizens complained about before and after the shooting of Michael Brown. Mark Strassmann reports from Ferguson, Missouri, where many say they feel vindicated by the DOJ's findings.
Kentucky House passes bill limiting no-knock warrants
Lawmakers tried and failed to pass a more restrictive bill known as "Breonna's Law" which would have ended the practice entirely.
The Department of Justice began an investigation into the Ferguson Police Department following the shooting of Michael Brown.
The Department of Justice began an investigation into the Ferguson Police Department following the shooting of Michael Brown. The report is expected to conclude that police have engaged in a pattern of excessive force against blacks. CBS News' justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the details.
Firefighter testifies she was "desperate" to help George Floyd
Prosecutors continued laying out their case Tuesday against the fired officer charged in George Floyd's death.
New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton joins "CBS This Morning" to reflect on Comey's comments and the issue of societal bias
FBI director James Comey spoke candidly on Thursday about the strained relationship between police and minority communities. New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton joins "CBS This Morning" to reflect on Comey's comments and the issue of societal bias.
FBI Director James Comey delivered a speech on race and law enforcement Thursday
FBI Director James Comey delivered a speech on race and law enforcement Thursday. He said it's clear race does play a role in the way officers police the streets. But he also suggested residents have an equal stake in fixing the problem. Jeff Pegues reports.
The Alternative is a new technology that its creators say makes bullets less deadly
The police department in Ferguson, Missouri, is among many experimenting with the Alternative, a new technology that its creators say makes bullets less deadly. It's become more relevant in the wake of high-profile police shooting cases. Mark Strassmann reports on how it's meant to save lives on both sides of the gun.
Should MLB move All-Star Game to protest Georgia's new voting law?
There's still time to relocate the 2021 MLB All-Star Game from Atlanta, but experts said doing so will be difficult.
No convictions in St. Louis officer's beating by colleagues
No convictions were returned for three White officers accused of beating a Black undercover colleague so severely during a protest over another officer's acquittal that he had to undergo multiple surgeries.
911 dispatcher who watched Floyd arrest unfold called police
Scurry was the first witness called to the stand in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.
Pledges to Asian American groups soar 4,000% since Atlanta killings
The donations coincide with calls on social media and other channels to contribute to groups representing Asian American communities.
Pittsburgh's experience over the past decade shows how the effort can work, and break down, and then recover again
As cities around the U.S. try to move forward from anti-violence protests, Pittsburgh's experience over the past decade shows how the effort can work, and break down, and then recover again. Stephanie Condon reports.
Crime
Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.
Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide
Abetting suicide carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, according to the Canadian Criminal Code.
U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
What we know about d4vd's arrest
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
500 pounds of liquid meth found after Fort Worth crash; 2 dead
Two people were found dead when a minivan carrying nearly 500 pounds of liquid meth worth up to $3 million crashed in a Fort Worth neighborhood.
Why Todd Lyons is leaving his ICE role
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
ICE agent faces assault charges
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Gallego reacts to misconduct allegations
Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is denying allegations of misconduct after his friend, California Rep. Eric Swalwell, resigned from his post over sexual misconduct accusations. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
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Obama meets Mamdani in New York City ahead of a preschool reading event
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
2 soldiers attacked by bear during training at Army base in Alaska
Two soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured in a brown bear attack on Friday during a training session.
Record U.S. drought sparks fears about wildfires, water and food prices
Meteorologists said the drought is a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and existing water issues.
U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
Cleanup underway in Midwest after tornadoes leave path of damage, destruction
Communities across the Midwest were starting the cleanup process Saturday after multiple tornadoes touched down and severe weather struck areas from the Great Lakes to Texas.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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Obama meets Mamdani in New York City ahead of a preschool reading event
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
Lawyer who led effort to overturn 2020 election will oversee probe of ex-CIA director
Joseph DiGenova, a conservative attorney, is being tapped by the U.S. Justice Department to lead an ongoing criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan.
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
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Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Life jacket worn by Titanic passenger who survived auctioned for $900,000
The item is believed to be one of only a handful of Titanic life jackets still in existence, the auction house said.
6 killed after gunman opens fire in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say
The head of Ukraine's Interior Ministry said the gunman took hostages and spoke to negotiators for 40 minutes before he was shot dead.
Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.
Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide
Abetting suicide carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, according to the Canadian Criminal Code.
U.K. police probe arson attack on building formerly housing Jewish charity
There were no injuries reported in connection with the attack, police said Saturday.
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Breaking down the unlikely rise of the PWHL
New York Sirens captain Micah Zandee-Hart and Professional Women's Hockey League executive vice president of hockey operations Jayna Hefford sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss the league's recent increase in popularity.
"Schmigadoon!" prepares for Broadway debut
Cinco Paul, the screenwriter behind hit movies like the "Despicable Me" series and "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!", sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his latest project: adapting the hit Apple TV+ series "Schmigadoon!" for Broadway.
The Lone Bellow performs "You Were Leaving"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "You Were Leaving."
The Lone Bellow performs "No Getting Over You"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "No Getting Over You."
The Lone Bellow performs "I Did It For Love"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "I Did It For Love."
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Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company?
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
Experts have warning for AI-generated podcasts
Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
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.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.
Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide
Abetting suicide carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, according to the Canadian Criminal Code.
U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
What we know about d4vd's arrest
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
500 pounds of liquid meth found after Fort Worth crash; 2 dead
Two people were found dead when a minivan carrying nearly 500 pounds of liquid meth worth up to $3 million crashed in a Fort Worth neighborhood.
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Young surfing phenom pivots to jiu-jitsu
14-year-old surfing phenom tells Carter Evans about his pivot to jiu-jitsu and the lessons he's learned about choosing your path.
Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company?
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
Pope Leo pushes back on claims of Trump feud
Pope Leo pushed back on claims that he is feuding with President Trump. Chris Livesay has more details.
Tornadoes whip across several states
Millions are under the threat of severe weather on Saturday, with a tornado risk from Tennessee to New York. Multiple funnel clouds whipped across several states on Friday, causing lots of damage. Jonah Kaplan reports and Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
At least 6 killed in Kyiv mass shooting
Ukrainian authorities are investigating a mass shooting as a terror attack in Kyiv that killed at least six people. The attacker, a local man, was killed in a shootout with police.