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
Ferguson, Mo., police shooting
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
2 sentenced in Ferguson-related bomb plot
Two St. Louis men pleaded guilty in the foiled plot which targeted the Ferguson police chief, the county's prosecutor and other officials after Michael Brown's death last year
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Shark bites woman twice while she's swimming in Hawaii bay
Officials said it's possibly a 6-foot black-tip reef shark; unidentified woman had injuries to her lower back and right hip area
Trump: Jewish people who vote for Democrats show "great disloyalty"
"I think any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat — I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty," Trump said Tuesday, outraging Jewish American organizations
RNC ramps up ground game to bolster Trump campaign in key states
The RNC and the Trump Victory Committee launched an "Open for Business" tour last week
NYPD counterterrorism chief on the warning signs of attack plots
There have been a string of recent arrests for threats or alleged plots across the country
Philly police head resigns over harassment, bias allegations in department
Richard Ross resigned over new allegations of sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination against others in the department
U.S. won't give flu vaccines to migrants in border detention centers
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
7-year-old defeats Syracuse officer in basketball challenge
After 27 straight wins, Brandon Hanks finally lost to 7-year-old Josiah Brandon
Why Trump's payroll tax cut wouldn't do much for the economy
As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother
Man charged in death of Anguilla hotel worker facing death threats
Scott Hapgood is facing manslaughter charges in Anguilla for the death of Kenny Mitchel
2020 Daily Trail Markers: DSCC raises $4.8 million in July
The haul marks a high point in fundraising for an off-year July for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
98-year-old "bag boy" gets birthday surprise
Bartholomeo "Bennie" Ficeto works two days a week and refuses to take a break — in fact, he wants to pick up an extra shift
Beyond Meat frenzy paves way for Wall Street's first vegan ETF
Fund is the first of what could be a wave of investments for people who want to put their money behind animal rights
Why U.S. Steel, a showcase for Trump, is laying off workers
Donald Trump has touted his steel tariffs as bolstering U.S. Steel, but market stagnation is hurting demand
Trump says U.S. already has "very strong" gun background checks
Advocates of stricter gun control reforms fear the president might be backing away from his push for tougher background checks
Kaepernick reveals what led him to protest during anthem
Kaepernick said he felt compelled to take action after the death of Mario Woods, who was shot 20 times by police
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Cardinal George Pell loses appeal of sex abuse convictions
Australian court upholds unanimous jury verdict that most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing kids molested two choirboys in late 1990s
Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away
Trump postpones meeting with Danish leader over refusal to sell Greenland
President scraps trip to Denmark for now and puts off meeting with Danish prime minister, who said Greenland is "not for sale"
Migrants stranded off Italy rescued after 19 days at sea
Italy's interior minister banned migrant rescue vessels from docking in Italy
U.S. won't give flu vaccines to migrants in border detention centers
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
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Shark bites woman twice while she's swimming in Hawaii bay
Officials said it's possibly a 6-foot black-tip reef shark; unidentified woman had injuries to her lower back and right hip area
Trump: Jewish people who vote for Democrats show "great disloyalty"
"I think any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat — I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty," Trump said Tuesday, outraging Jewish American organizations
RNC ramps up ground game to bolster Trump campaign in key states
The RNC and the Trump Victory Committee launched an "Open for Business" tour last week
NYPD counterterrorism chief on the warning signs of attack plots
There have been a string of recent arrests for threats or alleged plots across the country
Philly police head resigns over harassment, bias allegations in department
Richard Ross resigned over new allegations of sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination against others in the department
Politics
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Trump: Jewish people who vote for Democrats show "great disloyalty"
"I think any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat — I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty," Trump said Tuesday, outraging Jewish American organizations
RNC ramps up ground game to bolster Trump campaign in key states
The RNC and the Trump Victory Committee launched an "Open for Business" tour last week
Trump postpones meeting with Danish leader over refusal to sell Greenland
President scraps trip to Denmark for now and puts off meeting with Danish prime minister, who said Greenland is "not for sale"
U.S. won't give flu vaccines to migrants in border detention centers
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
Why Trump's payroll tax cut wouldn't do much for the economy
As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother
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Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne-Moss are returning for "Matrix 4"
Get ready to re-enter the Matrix
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Chef Michael Solomonov's note to self: "Cooking will be your salvation"
"You, my friend, will be experiencing pain so agonizing that, even if I tried, I could not fully explain"
Elton John blasts press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan
He explained Harry's mother, Princess Diana, was one of his "dearest friends" and that he feels "a profound sense of obligation" to protect him
Megan Rapinoe's dad probably voted for Trump
Rapinoe spoke about what it was like to come out to her conservative parents
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Facebook will let users hide off-Facebook activity
Users will be able to control Facebook Pixel and other tools the company uses to collect user data on other sites
More than 20 Texas local governments face ransomware attack
Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
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Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
World's largest highway overpass for wildlife on track in Calif.
$87 million bridge will enable all sorts of species to cross in search of food, mates, space without risk of becoming roadkill and aid conservation efforts
500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
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U.S. won't give flu vaccines to migrants in border detention centers
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
What parents should know about dietary supplements for kids
"A pill isn't going to make you do better on a test... A pill won't help you make the varsity team. Food will, exercise will, studying will."
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
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Hedge funds making millions off Europe's killer heat waves
Carbon-emission credits are hotter than ever on Wall Street, attracting investors eager to cash in on climate change
3 reasons the U.S. economy isn't set to fall off a cliff
Despite mounting fears of a serious slump, the economy remains solid on many fronts, including GDP and hiring
Why Trump's payroll tax cut wouldn't do much for the economy
As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother
U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
Beyond Meat frenzy paves way for Wall Street's first vegan ETF
Fund is the first of what could be a wave of investments for people who want to put their money behind animal rights
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NYPD counterterrorism chief on the warning signs of attack plots
There have been a string of recent arrests for threats or alleged plots across the country
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Philly police head resigns over harassment, bias allegations in department
Richard Ross resigned over new allegations of sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination against others in the department
Is domestic terrorism on the rise?
Across the country, there have been recent arrests for alleged shooting plots. They come in the wake of the deadly shooting in El Paso, which left communities on edge. John Miller, NYPD's deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism, joins the "CBS Evening News" with the latest.
Man speaks after hotel worker's death
A Connecticut man is facing manslaughter charges on Anguilla after killing a resort worker. At a press conference, Scott Hapgood and his lawyer said the man was "armed and demanding money." Errol Barnett has the latest.
Space
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Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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ISIS still poses threat in Syria & Afghanistan
In an interview with "CBS This Morning" on Tuesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the terror group ISIS is now more powerful in some places than it has been in years. As the U.S. works on negotiating the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, there are new fears that a peace deal with the Taliban could give ISIS an advantage in the region. National security expert and U.S. Army veteran Asha Castleberry joins CBSN with analysis.
Trump postpones meeting with Danish prime minister
President Trump has canceled a planned trip to Denmark over the prime minister's apparent unwillingness in discussing the possible sale of Greenland. The president announced on Twitter the meeting with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen would be rescheduled.
Trump considering new tax cut
President Trump confirmed Tuesday that the White House is looking to roll out another tax cut, as economists warn of an oncoming recession. Washington Post chief correspondent Dan Balz and Politico's White House reporter Nancy Cook join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with details.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
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Trump looking for ways to boost the economy; Kayakers escape iceberg collapse in Alaska
