Disturbing testimony in trial of ex-cop in George Floyd's death
Prosecutors began their case Monday against the former Minneapolis officer charged in the death of George Floyd.
Police Reform & Racial Justice
Maryland lawmakers vote to repeal pro-Confederacy state song
Protests sparked by George Floyd death gave momentum to push to scrap Civil War-era song that refers to "Northern scum" and President Lincoln as a despot.
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson tells Bill Whitaker there are tensions between the police and minority communities
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson tells Bill Whitaker there are tensions between the police and minority communities.
Texas activists simultaneously monitor law enforcement and exercise Second Amendment rights
Texas activists simultaneously monitor law enforcement and exercise Second Amendment rights. Ines Novacic reports.
How to watch the trial of Derek Chauvin
Ex-Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin is charged with murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
Amazon workers in Alabama vote on union push. Here's what to know
A victory by organized labor in Bessemer, Alabama, could set off a chain reaction at nation's No. 2 private employer.
Attorney says defense trying to "assassinate" George Floyd's character
If George Floyd was White, no one would be saying this is a hard case, family attorney Ben Crump says.
George Floyd family joined rally ahead of trial for Derek Chauvin
Reverend Al Sharpton and Ben Crump, a civil rights attorney who also represents George Floyd's family, were among those who called for justice in Floyd's death.
Minneapolis braces for spotlight again as Chauvin trial to begin
Opening arguments are set to begin Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck for several minutes during a fatal arrest.
Weeks of anti-police brutality protests and the mayor's own comments about the NYPD have now pushed their relationship to near breaking point
Support for Mayor Bill de Blasio among the NYPD was never more than lukewarm at best, but weeks of anti-police brutality protests and de Blasio's own comments about the NYPD have now pushed their relationship to near breaking point. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the silent protests highlighting the growing tensions.
Parts of Los Angeles is under tactical alert after police say two gunmen with rifles fired on officers
Parts of Los Angeles is under tactical alert after police say two gunmen with rifles fired on officers. The alleged attack was unprovoked. Jeff Glor reports.
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani says President Obama's embrace of civil rights activist Al Sharpton "speaks volumes" about his attitude toward the police
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani says President Obama's embrace of civil rights activist Al Sharpton "speaks volumes" about his attitude toward the police.
Vice-president Joe Biden, speaking at the funeral of slain police officer Rafael Ramos, said that New York City will overcome the tough challenges it currently faces and can "bridge any divide"
Vice-president Joe Biden, speaking at the funeral of slain police officer Rafael Ramos, said that New York City will overcome the tough challenges it currently faces and can "bridge any divide."
Bratton remembered assassinated NYPD officer Rafael Ramos as a hero and an exemplary cop.
Bill Bratton, the commissioner of the New York Police Department, remembered assassinated NYPD officer Rafael Ramos as a hero and an exemplary cop. Bratton was speaking at Ramos' funeral in Queens on Saturday.
Commissioner Bill Bratton announced that he is posthumously promoting Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu to detective
At the funeral for slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos on Saturday, police commissioner Bill Bratton announced that he is posthumously promoting Ramos and his partner Wenjian Liu to detective. Bratton also named Ramos an honorary chaplain of his precinct, a position he had been working toward.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo praised the NYPD for its response to the recent protests and the city for standing strong in the face of adversity
Gov. Andrew Cuomo praised the NYPD for its response to the recent protests and the city for standing strong in the face of adversity. Cuomo was speaking at the funeral of murdered New York City police officer Rafael Ramos in Queens.
Police officers from all over the country poured into New York City to pay their respects to slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos at his wake
Police officers from all over the country poured into New York City to pay their respects to slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos at his wake. As Jericka Duncan reports, amid the mourning tensions remain high between police, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, and protesters.
Demonstrations continued overnight in Berkeley, Missouri, to protest the killing of a black teen by a white police officer
Demonstrations continued overnight in Berkeley, Missouri, to protest the killing of a black teen by a white police officer. Neither the officer's dashcam or body camera were activated, leaving some to doubt the police department's version of events.
St. Louis County, Missouri, police released surveillance video from a gas station where a police officer shot and killed an 18-year-old
St. Louis County, Missouri, police released surveillance video from a gas station where a Berkley, Missouri, police officer shot and killed an 18-year-old, who authorities say aimed a weapon at the officer. The incident occurred roughly two miles from where Michael Brown was shot and killed by Darren Wilson in August.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says protests and debates over police violence need to stop until the two murdered policemen are laid to rest
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says protests and debates over police violence need to stop until the two murdered policemen are laid to rest. Some protesters are already ignoring the mayor's request. Don Dahler reports.
New York Mayor Bill De Blasio called on reporters to stop focusing on conflict between just a few protesters and police
New York Mayor Bill De Blasio called on reporters to stop focusing on conflict between just a few protesters and police rather than on the largely peaceful demonstrations by tens of thousands of anti-violence protesters over past weeks.
NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio visited the families of the two NYPD officers who were killed over the weekend
NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio visited the families of the two NYPD officers who were killed over the weekend. De Blasio later asked for a pause in anti-police protests until after the funerals for the slain officers. Don Dahler reports on the criticism De Blasio is facing from some members of the force.
CBS News' Don Dahler reports from New York City on the reaction to the tragic shooting deaths of two NYPD officers
CBS News' Don Dahler reports from New York City on the reaction to the tragic shooting deaths of two NYPD officers.
Street named after Botham Jean unveiled in Dallas
Jean's mother Allison said the street name is a powerful tribute and ensures her son is never forgotten.
In Washington, protesters marched down Pennsylvania Avenue with the families of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin and Tamir Rice
In Washington, protesters marched down Pennsylvania Avenue with the families of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin and Tamir Rice. Families who lost loved ones at the hands of police led the Millions March in New York City. Julianna Goldman and Jericka Duncan report.
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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Skydiver rescued after crashing into scoreboard during Virginia Tech game
A skydiver crashed into the scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game.
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.
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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.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
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."
Technology
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Technology
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.
Science
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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.
Space
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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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Skydiver crashes into stadium scoreboard
A skydiver was safely rescued after accidentally crashing into a scoreboard during a Virginia Tech spring football game.
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.