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.
Police Reform & Racial Justice
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.
Breonna Taylor's mom storms out of courtroom after ex-cop's testimony
Hankison said Taylor "didn't need to die that night." Breonna Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, then stormed out of the courtroom.
3 ex-officers found guilty in federal civil rights trial over George Floyd's death
The jury heard four weeks of testimony in the civil rights trial of three former police officers involved in the death of George Floyd.
Crime
Cincinnati mass shooting leaves 9 wounded as police search for suspects
Police are searching for at least two suspects after nine people were left wounded in a mass shooting in downtown Cincinnati during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Video shows brazen heist of $2 million in jewelry from New York shop
Authorities offered up to $3,500 for tips, as all four men remain unidentified despite a surveillance camera recording the theft from start to finish.
Has the author of the infamous Circleville letters been unmasked?
A sinister story has gripped part of Ohio for decades with small-town intrigue, a flood of threatening letters, a booby trap and an attempted murder.
Who killed Jonelle Matthews? What her suspected killer told jurors
Steve Pankey, who twice ran for governor of Idaho, is charged in the 1984 kidnapping and murder of Jonelle Matthews.
Alex Jones to pay nearly $50M to Sandy Hook family
Far-right radio show host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to pay nearly $50 million in damages to the family of a Sandy Hook massacre victim. Jones still faces two more defamation trials brought by other Sandy Hook victims. Michael George has more.
Suspect in Ohio shootings that left 4 dead captured in Kansas
Stephen Marlow was taken into custody in Lawrence, Kansas, which is about 600 miles west of Butler Township, where the shootings occurred.
Albuquerque police say murders of 4 Muslim men may be linked
At least three of the murders were ambush-style shootings, authorities said.
Police arrest suspected "old man bandit" bank robber
The man arrested is a 67-year-old who police say started robbing banks in 1977.
Russia reportedly moving weapons for new siege
British military intelligence says Russia is moving convoys of tanks and weapons from the east to prepare for battle. This happens as Ukraine is increasingly targeting bridges and Russian ammunition dumps in the region. Charlie D'Agata is in the southern port city of Odesa, which has been under Russian siege and is now finally able to ship much-needed grain worldwide.
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Cincinnati mass shooting leaves 9 wounded as police search for suspects
Police are searching for at least two suspects after nine people were left wounded in a mass shooting in downtown Cincinnati during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Aug. 7, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Gregory Meeks joined Margaret Brennan.
Republicans block $35 cap on price of insulin from Senate bill
Seven Republicans voted to allow the insulin cap in the legislation, but it failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to include it.
Video shows brazen heist of $2 million in jewelry from New York shop
Authorities offered up to $3,500 for tips, as all four men remain unidentified despite a surveillance camera recording the theft from start to finish.
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Parliamentarian alters drug plan in Inflation Reduction Act before Senate vote
The Senate's nonpartisan rules arbiter has dealt a blow to Democrats' plan for curbing drug prices.
U.S. agency probes Tesla crashes that killed 2 motorcyclists
Accidents point to a potential new hazard on U.S. freeways: Partially automated vehicles may not stop for motorcycles.
How to use AirTags and tracking devices to find lost luggage
Passengers who use AirTags to track their checked bags when flying say the devices give them peace of mind.
Home sellers are cutting prices, especially in these 10 cities
Almost 1 in 7 listed properties have seen a recent price drop — double the rate from a year earlier.
Crypto service Nomad offers "bounty" after $200 million theft
The attack is the latest to target a crypto bridge. Cross-chain bridges have lost $1 billion to theft so far in 2022.
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Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Aug. 7, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Gregory Meeks joined Margaret Brennan.
Republicans block $35 cap on price of insulin from Senate bill
Seven Republicans voted to allow the insulin cap in the legislation, but it failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to include it.
Meijer warns Democrats that boosting Trump-backed candidates could backfire
Meijer was one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump last year.
Transcript: Rep. Peter Meijer on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Peter Meijer of Michigan that aired Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Gottlieb: U.S. needs to boost monkeypox testing
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says public health officials need to ramp up testing for monkeypox if the U.S. hopes to gain control over the virus.
Over 7,000 Monkeypox cases reported in U.S.
With cases of monkeypox rising across the U.S., the White House deemed the outbreak a public health emergency. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus answers questions regarding the current state of the monkeypox virus.
CDC to ease school COVID-19 recommendations
Federal health officials are preparing to unveil some new thinking on COVID-19 and specifically how schools across the country should respond to potential student infections. The new guidelines appear in some cases to relax several recommended past practices. Nancy Chen has more.
CDC expected to relax COVID guidelines as kids head back to school
The changes could include deemphasizing the "test to stay" strategy, in which students exposed to COVID-19 take regular tests to stay in the classroom.
Hundreds of people may have polio virus, New York Health Department says
The health department said it is still investigating the virus' origin, after finding eight of the positive wastewater samples are genetically linked.
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Full transcript: Taiwanese Rep. to the U.S. Bi-khim Hsiao on "Face the Nation"
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Taiwanese Rep. to the U.S. Bi-khim Hsiao that aired Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Israeli airstrike kills 2nd top Islamic Jihad commander
Israel says it killed a senior Islamic Jihad commander in an airstrike on an apartment building in a crowded Gaza refugee camp.
How one Afghan family escaped the Taliban
When Afghanistan fell to the Taliban last year, Afghans who had helped the U.S. during the war were targeted for retaliation. Elliot Ackerman, author of "The Fifth Act," became part of a digital network of veterans working to get Afghans out.
Russia begins new assault on 2 cities in Ukraine's Donetsk region
Bakhmut and Avdiivka have been considered key targets of Russia's ongoing offensive across Ukraine's east.
At least 24 killed as Israel and Gaza militants exchange fire
The latest confrontation between Israel and Gaza militants is in its second day, as Israeli jets hit targets in Gaza and rocket fire persists into southern Israel.
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Lionel Richie: A life written in song
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, lead singer of the Commodores, solo artist, "American Idol" judge, recent Gershwin Prize honoree, and dad, promises new music in the near future.
Lionel Richie: A life written in song
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, lead singer of the Commodores, solo artist, and "American Idol" judge was awarded the Library of Congress' 2022 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song earlier this year. Lionel Richie talks with correspondent Kelefa Sanneh about growing up on the campus of Tuskegee University, as well as his 50-year career – from opening for Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, to his solo success, and what the lyrics of "All Night Long" really mean. (This story was originally broadcast May 15, 2022.)
Picking up pickleball
In 1965, to keep their bored kids entertained, some dads on Bainbridge Island, Wash., invented a game using a plastic ball, some wood, and a badminton court. Now, "Pickleball" is the fastest-growing sport in America.
The rise of pickleball
In the summer of 1965, seeking to keep their bored kids entertained, some dads on Bainbridge Island, Washington, invented a game using a plastic ball, some wood, and a badminton court. "Pickleball" was born. It has since become the fastest-growing sport in America, with nearly five million people now playing the game. Correspondent Luke Burbank looks at Pickleball lore, and takes a whack at playing against Pickleball Hall of Famer Jennifer Lucore.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including legendary sports broadcaster Vin Scully.
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Curiosity rover celebrates 10 years
Ten years ago, NASA successfully landed its fourth robot on Mars: the Curiosity rover. It has driven only 18 miles, but what a ride it has been. Michelle Miller has more.
Crypto service Nomad offers "bounty" after $200 million theft
The attack is the latest to target a crypto bridge. Cross-chain bridges have lost $1 billion to theft so far in 2022.
Amazon to buy Roomba vacuum maker iRobot for $1.7 billion
Robotic vacuum cleaner manufacturer will also lay off 10% of its workers as sales slump.
Explorer makes history on busy day of spaceflight
Four rockets were launched from Earth on Thursday. Among them was a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket carrying a missile warning satellite into orbit for the Space Force. Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched six people briefly into space, including Vanessa O'Brien, the first woman to complete the Explorers' Extreme trifecta.
Meta takes down Russian troll farm
"Cyber Front Z" hired dozens of people off the street to make what appeared to look like authentic posts defending Russia and criticizing Ukraine.
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Due to climate change, Nevada says goodbye to grass
In a state where every drop of water counts, ornamental grass – which accounts for a large percentage of outdoor water use – has been banned in Southern Nevada, just one step being taken to address rising temperatures and shriveling reservoirs.
Experts call for more public urgency on climate change
In a state where every drop of water counts, ornamental grass – which accounts for a large percentage of outdoor water use – has been banned in Southern Nevada. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with climate and water experts about the steps being taken (or not) to address rising temperatures; and with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about the lack of urgency he says is hampering humanity's ability to counter this existential threat to our planet.
Curiosity rover celebrates 10 years
Ten years ago, NASA successfully landed its fourth robot on Mars: the Curiosity rover. It has driven only 18 miles, but what a ride it has been. Michelle Miller has more.
Explorer makes history on busy day of spaceflight
Four rockets were launched from Earth on Thursday. Among them was a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket carrying a missile warning satellite into orbit for the Space Force. Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched six people briefly into space, including Vanessa O'Brien, the first woman to complete the Explorers' Extreme trifecta.
Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere
Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano spewed an unprecedented amount of water vapor into the atmosphere.
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Cincinnati mass shooting leaves 9 wounded as police search for suspects
Police are searching for at least two suspects after nine people were left wounded in a mass shooting in downtown Cincinnati during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Video shows brazen heist of $2 million in jewelry from New York shop
Authorities offered up to $3,500 for tips, as all four men remain unidentified despite a surveillance camera recording the theft from start to finish.
Has the author of the infamous Circleville letters been unmasked?
A sinister story has gripped part of Ohio for decades with small-town intrigue, a flood of threatening letters, a booby trap and an attempted murder.
Who killed Jonelle Matthews? What her suspected killer told jurors
Steve Pankey, who twice ran for governor of Idaho, is charged in the 1984 kidnapping and murder of Jonelle Matthews.
Alex Jones to pay nearly $50M to Sandy Hook family
Far-right radio show host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to pay nearly $50 million in damages to the family of a Sandy Hook massacre victim. Jones still faces two more defamation trials brought by other Sandy Hook victims. Michael George has more.
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Scientist apologizes after posting image of star that was actually sausage
Etienne Klein apologized for misleading some Twitter followers with his "scientist's joke."
SpaceX launches Korean moon probe
South Korea's first moon mission will search for ice in permanently shadowed polar craters.
Blue Origin launches 6 passengers on sub-orbital trip to space
It was the sixth crewed flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard sub-orbital spacecraft.
Space Force early warning satellite launched into orbit
The $1.2 billion SBIRS satellite is the sixth and final member of a space-based fleet of infrared early warning stations.
Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere
Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano spewed an unprecedented amount of water vapor into the atmosphere.
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The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Timeline: The Jonelle Matthews case
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
Deadliest states for drug overdoses
CDC data reveals which U.S. state has the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.
The disappearance of Carole Baskin's then-husband Don Lewis
An inside look at the puzzling disappearance of the Florida millionaire
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Arming Ukraine | CBS Reports
Flooding a country with advanced weapons can have grave consequences, even when done with the best of intentions. This CBS Reports documentary goes inside Ukraine to get a firsthand look at how military aid gets from the border to frontline soldiers, and explores the difficulties of getting the aid to the fighters who need it.
Full interview: Taiwanese Rep. to the U.S. Bi-khim Hsiao
Watch the full version of “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan’s interview with Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's representative to the U.S.
Meijer: Democrats' support of Trump-backed opponent may backfire
GOP Rep. Peter Meijer, who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump and lost his primary race last week, says Democrats' decision to run ads to boost his Trump-backed opponent is "cynical" and a "risky strategy."
Taiwan's representative to U.S.: Risk of escalation "posed by Beijing"
Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., says Taiwan is "working on making our society stronger and more resilient, fortifying our defenses, so that we have means of managing risks. The risks are not posed by Taiwan, nor are they posed by the United States. The risks are posed by Beijing."
Meeks: Senate bill is "icing on the cake" for Democrats
Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks says the Senate's climate and health bill comes on top of "wins already made on a bipartisan manner" for Democrats ahead of November.