Father of Michael Brown Jr. attends Breonna Taylor protest
"When you go through something like that ... traumatic, it's hard to find a balance. The only thing you want is justice," Michael Brown Sr. said in Louisville.
Ferguson, Missouri, Police Shooting
Michael Brown's mother loses Ferguson City Council race
Lesley McSpadden ran in city where son's fatal 2014 shooting sparked intense protests, helped spawn Black Lives Matter movement
Michael Brown's mom on the ballot for Ferguson City Council
Lesley McSpadden could soon have oversight over police department connected to her son's death if she's elected
6 men with ties to Michael Brown protests have died since 2014
Deaths drew attention on social media, speculation in activist community that something sinister was at play
Call for investigation of Danye Jones' death
The mother of Danye Jones is calling for the police to open an investigation into the death of her son. Police ruled his hanging a suicide, but Melissa McKinnies believes he was murdered. CBSN AM has more.
Prosecutor who led probe of Michael Brown shooting loses primary
"We shocked the world," said City Councilman Wesley Bell, who is black, after beating longtime St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch
Youth from famed photo believed among dead as SUV flies off cliff
2014 image of Devonte Hart hugging cop at protest over Michael Brown shooting went viral; his family, 2 women, 6 siblings thought dead in SUV plunge
Settlement amount for Michael Brown's family revealed
Michael Brown, 18, was unarmed when he was fatally shot by officer Darren Wilson in 2014
Michael Brown video
Tensions in Ferguson, Missouri, are rising after new details about the hours before Michael Brown's death.
Tensions rise in Ferguson after new Michael Brown video surfaces
Documentary claims Michael Brown didn't rob convenience store shortly before being shot dead by police in 2014, but store insists he did
What's changed in Ferguson since Mike Brown's death
"I think we all want to get to the same place," says Ferguson's police chief; "But we have different views about how to get there"
Ferguson two years later
Ferguson, Missouri, agreed to reform the police department after an officer shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown two years ago. DeMarco Morgan reports on what has and hasn't changed in Ferguson.
Gunfire during demo in Ferguson on Michael Brown death anniversary
Protest was peaceful up until shots rang out after a demonstrator was hit by a car; 4 arrests at nearby protest
Quiet memorial marks anniversary of Michael Brown death
Small crowd gathered at spot where the black, unarmed 18-year-old was shot by Ferguson officer Darren Wilson on Aug. 9, 2014
Ferguson swears in city's first African-American police chief
This past week, Delrish Moss was sworn in as the first African-American police chief of Ferguson, Missouri
New Ferguson police chief: "I expect to clean house"
Delrish Moss says after being treated poorly by Miami police growing up, he decided to become an officer and spark change from within
Michael Brown's mom's book recalls his death, life
Lezley McSpadden recounts what happened that fateful day two summers ago in her autobiography, "Tell the Truth & Shame the Devil"
Ferguson's new police chief to be sworn in Monday
Veteran officer Delrish Moss will be sworn in as the first black police chief of the embattled police force Monday afternoon
Judge approves Ferguson deal with DOJ to improve policing
Ferguson has been under scrutiny since 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was black and unarmed, was fatally shot by white police officer Darren Wilson in 2014
Ferguson City Council votes to accept DOJ reform deal
City rejected proposal to overhaul police force and municipal court system last month over cost concerns, prompting Justice Department to sue
DOJ announces civil rights suit against Ferguson
This comes after Ferguson failed to fully approve the agreement reached with DOJ to resolve unconstitutional policing and court systems in the city
Ferguson wants changes to proposed settlement with DOJ
City council votes in favor of proposed settlement with Department of Justice over police department and court system -- with conditions
Ferguson, Dept. of Justice reach proposed settlement
Tentative agreement follows federal investigations into city government and police department following Michael Brown shooting
Ferguson Report Released
Paula Reid, CBS News Justice Department Reporter, discusses the Ferguson Commission report on the causes behind the violence and unrest following the death of Michael Brown.
Ferguson panel pushes for police, court reform
Gov. Jay Nixon joined members of the Ferguson Commission at the St. Louis Community College to discuss the release of the panel's final report
Crime
A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
Breonna Taylor's mom says she "never had faith" in attorney general
Taylor's family wants the release of transcripts of the grand jury that declined to indict three officers in her death.
2 charged over virus outbreak at veterans home where 76 died
Since March, 76 veterans who contracted COVID-19 at Holyoke Soldiers' Home have died.
A farmer's wife is found impaled on a corn rake. Was it an accident or murder?
Amy Mullis was discovered in a shed on her Iowa farm with a corn rake sticking out of her back. The heavy-duty tool had four sharp tines, but when doctors examined Amy's body, they found six puncture wounds.
US executes first Black man since federal executions resumed
Christopher Vialva was executed for a double murder he committed at 19.
Attorneys say officers didn't ID themselves in Breonna Taylor raid
Attorneys for the Taylor family and for Kenneth Walker are calling on the Kentucky AG to release the grand jury report.
Prostitution charges dropped against Patriots CEO Robert Kraft
The decision comes after authorities announced Monday that they would not appeal a court's decision that made video of the alleged crime inadmissible at trial.
Video allegedly shows man shooting at 2 Louisville officers
Interim Police Chief Robert Schroeder said the two officers are "doing well and will survive their injuries."
Attorney for Breonna Taylor's family vows to "keep fighting"
"Make no mistake, we will keep fighting this fight in Breonna's memory, and we will never stop saying her name."
Man accused of driving into protesters used vineyard as "training camp"
Benjamin Hung "drove his Dodge Ram truck adorned with flags associated with right-wing extremist groups into a crowd of individuals peacefully protesting," affidavit says,
2 officers shot in Kentucky amid Breonna Taylor protests nationwide
It's unclear if the shooting was linked to the protests.
Suspicions raised after woman says she accidentally shot her boyfriend
The relationship between high school sweethearts turns toxic, culminating in a fatal shooting with allegations of abuse that would leave their families shattered and their small town of Griffin, Georgia, divided over the evidence in the case.
No charges in Breonna Taylor's death; lesser charges for one officer
The death of the 26-year-old Black woman during a March 13 raid has galvanized a nationwide push for police reform and racial justice.
U.S. government executes man who said witchcraft drove him to kill
William Emmett LeCroy, 50, was pronounced dead at 9:06 p.m. ET after receiving a lethal injection at the same prison where five others have been executed this year.
Attorneys say Dijon Kizzee tried to surrender before police shot him
"He put his hands in the air, dropped the bag, and they continued to shoot him, even though he posed no threat," civil rights attorney Ben Crump said of the 29-year-old who was killed in August.
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Australia begins disposal of over 350 dead whales after mass stranding
Officials were able to rescue 108 whales from the nation's largest-ever mass beaching.
Ukraine plane crash kills 26; lone survivor praised for "heroism"
Ukraine's president visited the lone survivor of the crash in a military hospital, posting a picture of the 20-year-old.
London police break up protest against COVID-19 restrictions
Police said they intervened because the demonstrators refused to comply with the social-distancing rules they were there to protest.
U.S. envoy says the U.N. "should be cheering us," not criticizing
"To my disgust and astonishment, each country used the opportunity to really be very negative about the United States," Trump's U.N. ambassador tells CBS News.
Terror probe after 2 stabbed at former Charlie Hebdo office in Paris
"I saw a guy that was in his 30s or 40s with an axe in his hand who was walking behind a victim covered in blood," a witness said.
U.S.
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A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
Amy Coney Barrett pays tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Barrett said Ginsburg "not only broke glass ceilings, she smashed them."
What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Trump names Amy Coney Barrett as his SCOTUS nominee
Senate Judiciary chair Lindsey Graham announced late Saturday that confirmation hearings would begin on October 12.
Who is Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's pick for the Supreme Court?
President Trump on Saturday announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for the Supreme Court
Politics
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Amy Coney Barrett pays tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Barrett said Ginsburg "not only broke glass ceilings, she smashed them."
What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Trump names Amy Coney Barrett as his SCOTUS nominee
Senate Judiciary chair Lindsey Graham announced late Saturday that confirmation hearings would begin on October 12.
Who is Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's pick for the Supreme Court?
President Trump on Saturday announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for the Supreme Court
Trump: Barrett "will defend your God-given rights and freedoms"
Republicans have sought to capitalize on Mr. Trump's nominees to the Supreme Court.
Entertainment
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The New Season in theater: The show will go on, some day
With the "Great White Way" dark since March, audiences are awaiting the time when live theatrical productions will once again tread the boards
The New Season in theater
With the “Great White Way” dark since March, audiences are awaiting the time when live theater, on Broadway and off, will be back. Jane Pauley looks at when theatrical productions will once again tread the boards.
Dax Shepard reveals he relapsed after 16 years of sobriety
"I was just very scared and I felt very, very lonely," Shepard said during a candid episode of his podcast.
The Lumineers perform “Cleopatra”
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites were struggling musicians in New York before they moved to Denver and started recording. There they formed The Lumineers, and the group’s first album peaked at number two on the charts. Their second album debuted at number one. Their latest collection, “III,” just scored a Billboard nomination for “Best Rock Album.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Cleopatra.”
The Lumineers perform “Life In The City”
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites were struggling musicians in New York before they moved to Denver and started recording. There they formed The Lumineers, and the group’s first album peaked at number two on the charts. Their second album debuted at number one. Their latest collection, “III,” just scored a Billboard nomination for “Best Rock Album.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Life In The City.”
Technology
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Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
Ex-Google executive Andy Rubin, who had been accused of harassment, got a $90 million severance payment.
Amazon launches flying camera for the home
Technology giant also unveiled a new gaming platform, a line of entertainment products and car security gear.
Facebook to reject ads claiming election win before results declared
The announcement represents an about-face for the company, which has previously said it would not fact-check political ads made by presidential candidates.
TikTok owners await approval for Chinese export license
ByteDance says it has applied to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce for the license and is awaiting a reply.
Science
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First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Beta slam Texas with rain and flooding
Bayous are overflowing their banks as some areas are inundated by more than a foot of relentless rain.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Health
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What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Brain-eating amoeba found in Texas city's water supply
The city of Lake Jackson first became aware of the amoeba after it infected a six-year-old boy.
Less than 10% of Americans had virus antibodies as of July, study finds
"This research clearly confirms that despite high rates of COVID-19 in the United States ... we haven't come close to achieving herd immunity," said study author Dr. Julie Parsonnet.
U.S. soars past 7 million COVID-19 cases as some states relax restrictions
"We're going to be able to host a Super Bowl in February," said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said. "We expect to do a full Super Bowl."
Florida lifts all coronavirus restaurant restrictions statewide
"There will not be limitations," Governor Ron DeSantis said Friday.
MoneyWatch
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As fossil fuel jobs falter, renewables come to the rescue
"People don't realize it, but there is a 100% renewable revolution going on right underneath our feet."
Company to pay $60 million for deceptive pelvic mesh marketing
C.R. Bard failed to inform women of "serious and life-altering risks" related to permanent pelvic mesh devices.
Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Berkeley poised to ban junk food in store checkout aisles
California city may become first in U.S. to prohibit displays of unhealthy snacks for shoppers waiting to pay.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
Ex-Google executive Andy Rubin, who had been accused of harassment, got a $90 million severance payment.
Crime
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A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
Breonna Taylor's mom says she "never had faith" in attorney general
Taylor's family wants the release of transcripts of the grand jury that declined to indict three officers in her death.
2 charged over virus outbreak at veterans home where 76 died
Since March, 76 veterans who contracted COVID-19 at Holyoke Soldiers' Home have died.
A farmer's wife is found impaled on a corn rake. Was it an accident or murder?
Amy Mullis was discovered in a shed on her Iowa farm with a corn rake sticking out of her back. The heavy-duty tool had four sharp tines, but when doctors examined Amy's body, they found six puncture wounds.
US executes first Black man since federal executions resumed
Christopher Vialva was executed for a double murder he committed at 19.
Space
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NASA astronaut to cast her ballot from 200 miles above Earth
"If we can do it from space, then I believe folks can do it from the ground, too," Kate Rubins said.
First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
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Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
America's favorite actors in 2020, ranked
From Will Smith to Betty White to Danny DeVito, here are America's most beloved performers.
Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
The highest-paid U.S. athletes in 2020, ranked
Here's the definitive list of the athletes who earn the most money in the NBA, NFL and MLB
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CBSN Originals "Socialism"
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
"48 Hours Suspicion" preview: The Ambush of Kevin Harris
A music producer on the edge of stardom has a dark premonition – then he’s gunned down. His parents want answers. "CBS This Morning" co-host Michelle Miller reports Wednesday, September 29 at 10/9c on CBS.
Assange fighting extradition to U.S.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared this week at a London court to fight extradition to the U.S. where he faces charges of releasing secret government documents. Meanwhile, new details of his personal life have also been released. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
The Lumineers perform “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You”
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites were struggling musicians in New York before they moved to Denver and started recording. There they formed The Lumineers, and the group’s first album peaked at number two on the charts. Their second album debuted at number one. Their latest collection, “III,” just scored a Billboard nomination for “Best Rock Album.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You.”
CBSN Originals: "Feminism"
Feminism has never been more widely proclaimed than it is now. But there is no consensus within the movement about what that means or how to move forward. Are these conflicts getting in the way of progress — or paving the way for growth? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the internal culture wars and the greatest obstacles facing the feminist movement today.