Nets star Kyrie Irving buys house for George Floyd's family
"I just want to keep continuing to fulfill our purpose in serving a lot of the underserved communities," he said.
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Anonymous donor gives $40 million to fund 50 civil rights lawyers
The 50 scholarship recipients must commit to eight years of racial justice work in the South.
New York attorney general sues NYPD over conduct at protests
The lawsuit, which seeks to install a monitor to oversee police tactics at future protests, alleges that NYPD officers used a litany of illegal tactics including excessive force and unlawful arrests.
Colorado grand jury will investigate death of Elijah McClain
McClain, a 23-year-old Black man, died after he was put in a chokehold by Aurora police in August 2019.
NAACP head slams police response to pro-Trump protest
NAACP President Derrick Johnson said police responded to Black Lives Matter protesters "as if they were criminals."
Jacob Blake family attorney blasts lack of charges in shooting
"We are going to file a civil rights excessive use of force 1983 civil rights lawsuit against the Kenosha Police Department," Crump said on CBSN Wednesday.
Photos show contrast in police response to BLM and Capitol protests
Images of the assault on the Capitol and of racial justice protests show a stark contrast in police responses.
Several NBA teams react to Capitol rioting and Jacob Blake decision
Prosecutors in Wisconsin announced they wouldn't charge the police officer who shot Blake in the back seven times.
Teen charged in fatal Kenosha protest shootings pleads not guilty
Kyle Rittenhouse was charged with two counts of first-degree homicide and one count of attempted homicide.
No charges for officer who shot Jacob Blake
Officer Rusten Sheskey shot Jacob Blake in the back in August, sparking national outrage and unrest in Kenosha.
Portland police declare a riot as protest gets out of control
Property was damaged and protesters shot fireworks at a federal court building on New Year's Eve.
Minneapolis police shoot and kill man during traffic stop
The first police-involved death in the city since George Floyd's death stirred anxiety about renewed protests.
Cop who witnessed Andre Hill shooting says she didn't see a threat
Officer Amy Detweiler said the officer who fatally shot Hill yelled that Hill had a gun moments before he fired.
Louisville police move to fire 2 officers involved in Breonna Taylor raid
A detective who obtained the search warrant for Taylor's home and one of the officers who opened fire during the raid have both received pre-termination letters, their attorneys confirmed to CBS News.
DOJ declines to charge officers in Tamir Rice case
The DOJ said video of the shooting was of too poor a quality for prosecutors to conclusively establish what had happened.
Ohio cop fired over fatal shooting of Andre Hill
"The actions of Adam Coy do not live up to the oath of a Columbus Police officer, or the standards we, and the community, demand of our officers," the city's public safety director said.
Woman handcuffed in botched raid to meet with Chicago mayor
The woman, Anjanette Young, will meet with Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday.
New Breonna Taylor bust smashed in Oakland
The Sculptor says he thinks it was it was an attack against the Black Lives Matter movement.
Ohio police chief urges officer who fatally shot Black man be fired
Two departmental charges filed by Police Chief Thomas Quinlan allege critical misconduct against officer Adam Coy in the death of 47-year-old Andre Hill after an expedited investigation.
Officer fatally shoots Black man, only then turns on body camera
Officials in Columbus, Ohio criticized the officer's delayed camera activation. Officer has been relieved of duty.
Black man, 71, sues after police make him stand nude at his house
Jethro DeVane says he was held at gunpoint as officers searched his home for teens who might have been breaking into cars.
Newly elected Black sheriffs in Georgia aim to fix "broken" trust
Together, they have more than four decades worth of experience and are all lifelong Georgians with long memories.
Texas police release video of officer fatally shooting Black man
An attorney for the victim's family said the bodycam confirms "a defenseless man was shot in the back when he had not disobeyed a single lawful command and posed no threat to the officer."
NYC inspector general criticizes NYPD's handling of George Floyd protests
The NYPD resorted to aggressive disorder control methods that stoked tensions, the city's inspector general said.
Ex-police chief says mayor asked him to lie about Daniel Prude
La'Ron Singletary said he was fired after he refused to lie to the City Council to support Mayor Lovely Warren's narrative that she had been misinformed about Prude's death.
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"Oath Keeper" coordinated other militia members in riot, charges say
Three people face conspiracy charges as prosecutors investigate evidence they planned to obstruct the Electoral College vote.
Woman suspected of stealing Pelosi's laptop faces new charges
The amended criminal complaint cites a video in which Williams allegedly instructs a man to put on gloves before he touched Pelosi's laptop.
Martin Shkreli denied early prison release for second time
Shkreli claimed that mental health issues have weakened his immune system and made him more susceptible to contracting the coronavirus.
Woman investigated for allegedly stealing Pelosi's computer surrenders
A caller who identified themselves as the former partner of Riley Williams told authorities that she planned to give the device to a friend who would sell it to Russia's foreign intelligence service, a claim that authorities are investigating but have not yet confirmed.
Fired Florida COVID data scientist arrested: "Censored by the state"
"Insurrectionists planning attacks across the country this week and Florida is jailing scientists for the crimes of knowing and speaking," she tweeted.
Man arrested for allegedly living in airport for months
The man was using an I.D. badge that an airport employee lost back in October.
Militia group suspects and Army Reservist charged in Capitol riot
Prosecutors are probing Capitol rioters who used military-style tactics and are examining questions of coordination.
"Cowboys for Trump" founder arrested by FBI
Couy Griffin, a New Mexico county official, vowed to return with firearms to the Capitol for the inauguration.
He wanted me dead." Stalking victim on former relationship with killer
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge?
Capitol rioter known as "QAnon Shaman" will be jailed until trial
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained.
Texas cop shoots and kills Black man during mental health check
Patrick Warren Sr.'s family was expecting a mental health professional to respond when they called for help.
Was a woman targeted because she resembled her killer's ex?
Texas Ranger James Holland believes a young woman's stalker was a serial killer in the making
Restaurant manager uses concealed sign to help rescue abused boy
She noticed he was bruised and a man with him didn't let him order food. Then she sprang into action. One detective described the abuse the boy had suffered as torture.
Man sentenced to life over fatal stabbing of college student
Sean Urbanski, 25, apologized to the parents of 23-year-old Richard Collins III for the "horrible pain" he caused them in the 2017 slaying.
Rittenhouse posed for photos with Proud Boys supporters while on bail
After pleading not guilty to killing two protesters, the 18-year-old went to a bar, where he posed with men making a white supremacist gesture, prosecutors say.
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Should COVID vaccination restore "basic rights" to avoid lockdowns?
Germany's Foreign Minister thinks so, and he's not alone, but his fellow cabinet members, and many experts say vaccination shouldn't bring privileges.
Kamala Harris' ancestral village in India revels on Inauguration Day
Candy, firecrackers and prayers as the tiny village of Thulasendrapuram finds inspiration and joy in the 1st U.S. Vice President from South Asia.
Study shows U.K. COVID variant unlikely to "escape" Pfizer vaccine
New research expands on earlier lab tests, providing further evidence that the widely used vaccine should prove effective against an infectious new strain.
Iran hails "tyrant" Trump's exit, calls on Biden to lift sanctions
"The ball is in America's court," Iran's president insists, as Biden's pick for Secretary of State says Tehran will need to take1st step back to the nuclear deal.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
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Officer who held back rioters escorted Harris at inauguration
After he alone stood between a mob of Trump supporters and Congressional leaders, Goodman was promoted to acting deputy Senate Sergeant at Arms.
Democrats to take the majority in the Senate after inauguration
Vice President Kamala Harris will administer oath of office to Jon Ossoff, Alex Padilla and Raphael Warnock this afternoon.
Trump signs executive order for K2 veterans
The order signed in President Trump's last day in office mandates a study of any health consequences related to toxic exposure at Karshi-Khanabad, known as K2.
When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some congressional hurdles, analysts said.
How to watch Joe Biden's inauguration
Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president at noon on January 20.
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Democrats to take the majority in the Senate after inauguration
Vice President Kamala Harris will administer oath of office to Jon Ossoff, Alex Padilla and Raphael Warnock this afternoon.
When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some congressional hurdles, analysts said.
Inauguration Live Updates: Biden becomes president, declaring "democracy has prevailed"
With his hand on the Bible, Mr. Biden vowed to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
How to watch Joe Biden's inauguration
Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president at noon on January 20.
Alpha Kappa Alpha declares January 20 "Kamala D. Harris Day"
The sorority asked members to share photos of their celebrations with the hashtag #KamalaHarrisDay.
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WNBA says sale of Atlanta Dream is "close to being finalized"
A potential deal comes on the same day Loeffler is finishing out her term as senator.
Netflix tops 200 million subscribers as pandemic keeps people home
But the giant video streaming service faces a growing challenge from relative upstart Disney Plus.
Don Sutton, Hall of Fame pitcher for Dodgers, has died at 75
Sutton was a four-time All-Star and pitched for the Dodgers, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, California Angels and the Dodgers again in 1988, his final season.
Girl's virtual lemonade stand catches eye of Biden's inaugural team
Morgan Marsh McGlone, 8, of Wisconsin will deliver a virtual speech Wednesday night during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Tiffany Trump announces engagment
"Feeling blessed and excited for the next chapter!" she wrote on Instagram.
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Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Twitter suspends Congresswoman over election fraud claims
Republican Congresswoman from Georgia condemned big tech companies for "silencing" conservative views.
A protected right? Free speech and social media
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
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U.K. COVID variant detected across U.S. as nation races to distribute vaccine
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
4,200-year-old queen's identity among remarkable new finds in Egypt
Burial shafts containing dozens of coffins, games to keep the dead busy and a giant papyrus scroll bearing chapter of the Book of the Dead have all been unearthed at Saqqara.
Joe Biden's "Day One" actions and his promises for his first 100 days
In speeches, interviews, and in at least 49 published plans released during his presidential campaign, Biden talked about the actions he'd take in the earliest days of his administration.
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Should COVID vaccination restore "basic rights" to avoid lockdowns?
Germany's Foreign Minister thinks so, and he's not alone, but his fellow cabinet members, and many experts say vaccination shouldn't bring privileges.
Doubling up on masks could help keep COVID away, research shows
It creates more of an "obstacle course" for particles to make their way through into the body, research shows.
Study shows U.K. COVID variant unlikely to "escape" Pfizer vaccine
New research expands on earlier lab tests, providing further evidence that the widely used vaccine should prove effective against an infectious new strain.
New COVID strain in Los Angeles could be driving virus surge
The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, found that more than a third of recent COVID-19 patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles were infected with the new strain.
U.K. COVID variant detected across U.S. as nation races to distribute vaccine
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
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Doctors locked out from Houston hospital, treat patients in parking lot
The locks on Heights Hospital were changed overnight. A notice from a lawyer cited more than $1 million in back rent.
The IRS received 100M calls last year. 1 in 4 got through
Sharp employment cuts at the tax agency over the last decade have resulted in jammed phone lines and refund delays.
Many health care workers refuse to get COVID-19 vaccines
"We have a lot more work to do to get health care workers to take the vaccine," one expert said of worker resistance to shots.
Netflix tops 200 million subscribers as pandemic keeps people home
But the giant video streaming service faces a growing challenge from relative upstart Disney Plus.
Online vendors still peddling t-shirt promoting Capitol riot
One shirt reads "Battle for Capitol Hill Veteran," while another makes false accusations against President-elect Joe Biden.
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"Oath Keeper" coordinated other militia members in riot, charges say
Three people face conspiracy charges as prosecutors investigate evidence they planned to obstruct the Electoral College vote.
Woman suspected of stealing Pelosi's laptop faces new charges
The amended criminal complaint cites a video in which Williams allegedly instructs a man to put on gloves before he touched Pelosi's laptop.
Martin Shkreli denied early prison release for second time
Shkreli claimed that mental health issues have weakened his immune system and made him more susceptible to contracting the coronavirus.
Woman investigated for allegedly stealing Pelosi's computer surrenders
A caller who identified themselves as the former partner of Riley Williams told authorities that she planned to give the device to a friend who would sell it to Russia's foreign intelligence service, a claim that authorities are investigating but have not yet confirmed.
Fired Florida COVID data scientist arrested: "Censored by the state"
"Insurrectionists planning attacks across the country this week and Florida is jailing scientists for the crimes of knowing and speaking," she tweeted.
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"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Blue Origin launches New Shepard test flight
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
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Photos: Inauguration of Joe Biden
Thanks to the pandemic and worries over violence, the swearing-in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris looks very different.
New movies coming in 2021 and beyond: The most anticipated films on the way
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
The evidence that convicted Charles Bryant
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff.
Newest dog breeds: From tiny toys to massive mastiffs
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
How U.S. presidents aged in office
How it started and how its going in America's highest office.
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Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Amanda Gorman recites poem at inauguration
Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman delivered her original composition, "The Hill We Climb," at the U.S. Capitol during the inauguration ceremony for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Watch her performance in full.
Biden's inauguration address
In a 21-minute inaugural address, President Joe Biden declared "democracy has prevailed" as he pleaded for unity. "This is America's day. This is democracy's day," Mr. Biden said. Watch his full speech.
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president
Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to Joseph R. Biden at his inauguration as the 46th president of the United States on January 20, 2021. Watch how the historic moment unfolded.
CBSN Originals: "The QAnon Effect"
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.