2 officers charged in George Floyd's killing reject plea deals
Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng are charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's death.
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DOJ charges 4 Louisville police officers connected to Breonna Taylor killing
The four current and former officers face various civil rights and obstruction charges stemming from Taylor's 2020 death.
One year after the anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown, New Yorkers gathered in Brooklyn to demonstrate their solidarity with Ferguson and the Black Lives Matters movement
One year after the anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown, New Yorkers gathered in Brooklyn to demonstrate their solidarity with Ferguson and the Black Lives Matters movement. Produced by Gilad Thaler and Anisah Jabar
Ex-officer gets 2 1/2 years in prison for violating George Floyd's civil rights
Thomas Lane is one of four former Minneapolis police officers convicted in the killing of George Floyd.
Relatives of Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake arrested at Jayland Walker protest
Breonna Taylor's aunt and Jacob Blake's father were arrested during a protest over the death of Jayland Walker.
Body camera footage shows fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker
Authorities said Walker was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from his vehicle during a pursuit, and officers said they feared he was preparing to fire.
Michigan officer charged with murder in death of Patrick Lyoya
Video of the encounter, in which an officer shot Lyoya in the head after a struggle during a traffic stop, sparked national outrage and calls for the officer to be charged.
Outrage over death of Black man seen held in gas-filled police vehicle
A relative told local media that Brazilian Federal Highway Police trapped Genivaldo de Jesus Santos in their SUV with a tear gas bomb during "a torture session."
Cities rethinking traffic stops as Black drivers disproportionately affected
Police officers in some cities are being told not to stop drivers for minor infractions.
Charges dropped for Georgia officers accused of assaulting college students
District Attorney Pro Tempore Samir Patel said the officers' use of force was in line with department policy.
Lawyers urge court to recognize a constitutional right to film police
The decision that would allow officers to be sued if they interfere with bystanders trying to record them.
Former officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd's death
Thomas Lane will receive a three-year sentence, which will be served in a federal institution, according to his attorney.
Amir Locke's cousin pleads guilty in killing that led to raid
Mekhi Camden Speed, now 18, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting one count of second-degree unintentional murder while committing a felony.
Louisiana state troopers charged in beating of Black man
The troopers also exchanged 14 text messages in which they boasted about the beating and mocked Harris.
Judge accepts Derek Chauvin's plea agreement in federal civil rights case
Under the plea agreement, which Chauvin signed, both sides agreed Chauvin should face a sentence ranging from 20 to 25 years, with prosecutors saying they would seek 25.
Derek Chauvin appeals murder conviction for killing George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison last year for the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis police accused of pattern or practice of racial discrimination
The investigation, announced after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, examined whether the city and the police department were using racially discriminatory practices and policies.
Autopsy confirms Patrick Lyoya was shot in the head by Michigan cop
Lyoya, who was not armed, was killed after a traffic stop in western Michigan on April 4.
Ex-Chicago cop won't face federal charges over Laquan McDonald's death
Van Dyke was convicted of murder on state charges and served about three years behind bars.
Video of fatal police shooting of Black man in Grand Rapids released
Lyoya was shot in the head during a struggle in which he and the officer appeared to be fighting over the officer's Taser.
Buffalo police officers who shoved elderly protester cleared
An arbitrator ruled the two didn't violate the department's use-of-force guidelines when they pushed a 75-year-old protester to the ground. It was caught on video that went viral.
No charges will be filed in no-knock warrant killing of Amir Locke
Authorities said there was "insufficient admissible evidence" to file charges in the case.
Jury awards $14 million to George Floyd protesters in Denver
"Hopefully, what police departments will take from this is a jury of regular citizens takes these rights very seriously," one lawyer said after the verdict.
Ohio officer cleared in shooting of teenager Ma'Khia Bryant
Bryant was killed in April by Columbus police officer Nicholas Reardon as she appeared to swing a knife at a young woman, just seconds after pushing another woman to the ground.
Mental health professionals step in to help deescalate 911 calls
Some police departments are dispatching mental health professionals instead of officers to certain emergencies.
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New York Times exec dies in California shooting; elderly in-laws accused of murder
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on alleged crimes
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is in court for a hearing on a potential new trial against the Massachusetts mother. Reddington suggested during the proceedings that prosecutors did not prove that Clancy actually committed the killings. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Jack Smith opening statement before senators
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump. Here's his opening statement.
Migrant man died after fleeing ICE agents
A construction worker in Michigan died after crashing his car following a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuit. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to the man's family.
More on apparent U.K. terror plot
President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reacting to news that officials in the U.K. released five men suspected of plotting a terror attack near an air force base. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
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New text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University
CBS News New York has exclusively obtained screenshots from a source presented as text messages between Jane Doe and one of the defendants in a lawsuit alleging rape at a fraternity house at Cornell University in 2024.
Details on alleged U.K. terror plot
U.S. and U.K. officials are saying very different things after five men were arrested in an alleged terror plot outside Britain's Fairford Air Base, which is used by the U.S. Air Force. Holly Williams reports.
District attorney on Cornell rape case
Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten is speaking out on the investigation into an alleged rape case at Cornell University in 2024 involving at least seven male students and an unidentified woman. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
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New York Times exec dies in California shooting; elderly in-laws accused of murder
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
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Feds charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Hurricane Polo will impact the U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo is expected to bring heavy rains and flooding to parts of the southwestern United States.
Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
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U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
Holiday airfares soar to 10-year high. Here's how to save on flights.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
Gas prices could soar if the U.S. bans diesel exports, economists say
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
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Feds charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Artist whose song is featured in Trump ad sends cease-and-desist order
Attorneys for JMSN say the use of the song is a violation of federal copyright law and demand the ad be withdrawn.
Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
CNN, Politico, MS NOW ask court to keep blocking Trump's press ban against them
CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists, who were banned by Trump from White House grounds this month, asked a federal court to block the press ban until the case is resolved.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health platform
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback?
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
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Author John Grisham on "The French Illusion"
Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Blu DeTiger is excited for her new album
Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."
Country star speaks out on AI data centers
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Former "American Idol" singer's murder trial moves to closing arguments
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.
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Trump, Johnson and AI leaders are meeting
President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting with AI leaders to discuss the technology and potential safety guardrails. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Country star speaks out on AI data centers
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
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.
Trump sets high-stakes meeting on AI
President Trump is set to meet with the AI leaders shaping the new technology, as concerns about safety mount and China competes to dominate the market. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Why OpenAI didn't roll out its latest model
OpenAI halted its rollout of a new model, GPT-6.1 Astra, over safety concerns. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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New York Times exec dies in California shooting; elderly in-laws accused of murder
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on alleged crimes
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is in court for a hearing on a potential new trial against the Massachusetts mother. Reddington suggested during the proceedings that prosecutors did not prove that Clancy actually committed the killings. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Jack Smith opening statement before senators
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump. Here's his opening statement.
Migrant man died after fleeing ICE agents
A construction worker in Michigan died after crashing his car following a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuit. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to the man's family.
More on apparent U.K. terror plot
President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reacting to news that officials in the U.K. released five men suspected of plotting a terror attack near an air force base. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
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NASA plans Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Senate approves sweeping college sports bill
The Senate approved the "Protect College Sports" bill late Monday night, meant to establish federal framework to regulate aspects of college sports like the transfer portal and name, image and likeness rights. Nikole Killion reports.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on alleged crimes
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is in court for a hearing on a potential new trial against the Massachusetts mother. Reddington suggested during the proceedings that prosecutors did not prove that Clancy actually committed the killings. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Jack Smith opening statement before senators
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump. Here's his opening statement.
How to manage changing family dynamics
People are learning to navigate the changing dynamics of aging with their parents. CBS News' Arthur Brooks has some tips.