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
This past week, Delrish Moss was sworn in as the first African-American police chief of Ferguson, Missouri
This past week, Delrish Moss was sworn in as the first African-American police chief of Ferguson, Missouri. He's taking over nearly two years after a white Ferguson officer killed an unarmed teenager, setting off protests nationwide. Jeff Pegues has more.
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
Police in one Wisconsin city want to reduce crime by becoming a neighbor
Six houses in Racine, Wisconsin, are staffed by police, whose job it is to get to know the communities they serve.
Father and son arrested for allegedly sparking Caldor Fire
David Smith, 66, and Travis Smith, 32, were charged with reckless arson.
Scott Peterson re-sentenced to life in prison
Scott Peterson was re-sentenced to life in prison without parole for the killing of his wife and unborn son in 2002. Peterson was previously on death row for the crime.
Ex-officer on trial in Daunte Wright shooting
Attorneys for former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter said she was trying to protect another officer when she shot and killed Daunte Wright. David Schuman has the latest on the trial.
Scott Peterson re-sentenced to life in prison without parole
Scott Peterson was convicted in the 2002 deaths of his wife Laci and their unborn child Connor.
Former Saints player Glenn Foster Jr. dies in custody after arrest
The death of the 31-year-old was reported at a medical facility Monday in Northport, Alabama, according to a statement from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Trial takes dramatic turn after juror objects to manslaughter verdict
The victim's husband and her family and friends were left in shock as the jury declared itself deadlocked.
Jury deliberations begin in Josh Duggar trial
The former reality star, who appeared on "19 Kids and Counting" with his family, is charged with two counts of downloading and possessing child pornography.
Man arrested after allegedly setting Fox News Christmas tree on fire
The 50-foot tree filled with 10,000 glass ornaments and 100,000 lights was burned down.
Hate crimes up 100% in NYC, driven by anti-Asian crimes
Overall, there were 503 hate crimes this year as of December 5, up from 252 in 2020 — a 100% increase, the NYPD said.
Body of missing woman found day after boyfriend charged with murder
Detectives used tattoos to identify Kathleen Moore, who was last seen out with friends in late November.
Man admits to another killing just before his execution
David Neal Cox said he killed his sister-in-law in 2007 and provided detailed instructions on where investigators could find her remains, a prosecutor said.
Defense rests in Jussie Smollett trial
Closing statements in the criminal trial of actor Jussie Smollett are set to begin Wednesday morning after the actor repeatedly denied he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself. Charlie De Mar reports.
Jussie Smollett denies staging attack
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett returned to the witness stand, denying that he recruited two men to fake an attack on him, though he admitted that he had changed his story. Charlie De Mar reports.
Jussie Smollett again denies faking attack: "There was no hoax"
Smollett is facing six felony counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police about what happened that night.
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Instagram CEO says it's "critical" to have multi-platform youth safety rules
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri told a Senate subcommittee investigating the harmful effects of the photo sharing app on teenagers that "keeping young people safe online is not just about one company."
Police in one Wisconsin city want to reduce crime by becoming a neighbor
Six houses in Racine, Wisconsin, are staffed by police, whose job it is to get to know the communities they serve.
Some in California have to limit their daily water usage. Here's what that means
A 10-minute shower uses about 25 gallons of water. One load of laundry uses 40 gallons.
Father and son arrested for allegedly sparking Caldor Fire
David Smith, 66, and Travis Smith, 32, were charged with reckless arson.
Man who found stacks of cash at Houston church gets $20,000 reward
"My heart stopped, needless to say," the plumber said after receiving a call about the gift.
Politics
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Instagram CEO says it's "critical" to have multi-platform youth safety rules
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri told a Senate subcommittee investigating the harmful effects of the photo sharing app on teenagers that "keeping young people safe online is not just about one company."
Mark Meadows sues January 6 committee
Meadows did not appear for a scheduled deposition Wednesday before the House select committee investigating the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Monthly child tax credit payments set to expire
The IRS has told some lawmakers the bill needs to pass by December 28 for payments to continue smoothly heading into January, according to Senate and House congressional aides.
Four-day workweek gains traction among some in Congress
A bill to cap Americans' work week at 32 hours, and pay overtime above that, is an idea gaining popularity globally.
Supreme Court scrutinizes tuition program in religious liberty case
A decision from the Supreme Court is expected by summer of 2022.
Health
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FDA OK's first antibody drug aimed at long-term COVID-19 prevention
The AstraZeneca drug is drug for people with immunodeficiency and other serious health problems or allergies who can't get adequate protection from vaccinations.
Facebook delays January office deadline for its workers
Parent company Meta will allow employees to work remotely for an additional three to five months.
White House addresses maternal mortality crisis in U.S.
The U.S. has the highest maternal death rate of any developed nation in the world.
Nearly 500,000 adult bed rails recalled after two asphyxiated
Consumers urged to return four models sold at medical supply stores nationwide and online by Amazon and Walmart.
How do you pronounce Omicron?
The new COVID-19 strain is on a list of words that have proved most challenging for newsreaders and people on TV to pronounce.
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Cities in Illinois and Oklahoma are latest to lure remote workers with free land, cash
Cities like Tulsa, Oklahoma, are competing for workers who are up for grabs now that they can work from anywhere.
Better CEO apologizes for firing 900 workers via Zoom call
Vishal Garg said he is sorry about mass firing, saying he failed to show "respect and appreciation" for workers.
Kellogg's says it will permanently replace striking workers
Workers voted down a five-year offer from the cereal maker that included 3% raises and cost-of-living adjustments.
Starbucks workers vote on union in upstate New York
Labor board rejects coffee chain's bid to stop the counting of ballots at three stores seeking to organize.
What caused Amazon's outage? Will there be more?
Amazon has still said nothing about what, exactly, went wrong. But, oh, what a mess its cloud computing blackout was.
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Russia is amassing troops near the Ukrainian border: What you need to know
U.S. intelligence is warning that Russia could invade Ukraine as early as January, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News last week.
Germany bids Angela Merkel farewell as Olaf Scholz takes power
The man elected to take the helm of Europe's biggest economy as the new German Chancellor is a social democrat, but he'll share power with two other parties.
"Bizarre" coral reef sounds offer hope of recovery after destruction
Scientists say there's now hope that reefs previously destroyed by fishermen using explosives to kill massive amounts of fish can be restored.
France releases man held as possible suspect in Khashoggi murder
Khalid Alotaibi, 33, is wanted by Turkey to face justice over the brutal killing, but the man detained in Paris wasn't him.
Omicron can evade vaccines, but Pfizer says booster jabs do the trick
While it appears that Omicron has a "very large" advantage over previous strains, it doesn't appear to be making people sicker, and Pfizer says a booster shot "neutralized" it in the lab.
Entertainment
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"Mr. Optimist": Michael J. Fox reflects 30 years after Parkinson's diagnosis
Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease when he was 29 years old.
The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker returns
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, The Washington Ballet is performing "The Nutcracker" in-person. Vladimir Duthiers spoke to the dancers about what they learned while away from the stage.
Michael J. Fox on new memoir
Award-winning actor and best-selling author Michael J. Fox joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new memoir, "No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality." In it, Fox shares personal stories and observations about illness and health, aging, the strength of family and friends, and how our perceptions about time affect the way we approach mortality.
Amanda Gorman reads new poem "Fugue"
Amanda Gorman took the world by storm when she became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history this past January. Now she's back with her third book of the year, a new collection of poetry including "Fugue," a piece she performed in front of CBS News cameras.
Amanda Gorman on future goals
Bestselling author and poet Amanda Gorman is releasing her third book of the year, "Call Us What We Carry." In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, Gorman reveals what the past year has truly been like for her after being thrust into the spotlight following her performance at President Biden's inauguration ceremony.
Technology
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Instagram CEO says it's "critical" to have multi-platform youth safety rules
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri told a Senate subcommittee investigating the harmful effects of the photo sharing app on teenagers that "keeping young people safe online is not just about one company."
Instagram chief grilled over app's safety
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri pushed back on claims that the app can be toxic for teens when he testified to Congress. The testimony comes after leaked internal documents showed the social media platform was harmful to young girls. Kris Van Cleave reports.
What caused Amazon's outage? Will there be more?
Amazon has still said nothing about what, exactly, went wrong. But, oh, what a mess its cloud computing blackout was.
Instagram CEO to testify before Congress
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri will testify before a Senate hearing today. He's expected to face questions about the impact the social media platform has on the mental health of its younger users. CBS News technology and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBSN with more.
Space launch and lunar rover sighting
A Japanese billionaire has arrived for a stay on the International Space Station, and China's lunar rover spotted a cube-like object on the surface of the moon. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
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Science
London Calling: Deadly windstorm pummels U.K.
In the latest installment of London Calling, CBS News contributor Simon Bates explains why recent power outages caused by a massive windstorm are being made worse by climate change.
California drought forces dire restrictions
The entire state of California is suffering through a drought. Some residents have been told to drastically cut their water usage to just 55 gallons per day. Carter Evans has more on what that means for everyday activities.
South Africa hospitals not strained by Omicron cases
South Africa's fourth COVID wave looks nothing like the previous three. Despite soaring infections, hospitals there are not overflowing with patients. Debora Patta takes a look.
Space launch and lunar rover sighting
A Japanese billionaire has arrived for a stay on the International Space Station, and China's lunar rover spotted a cube-like object on the surface of the moon. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
"Bizarre" coral reef sounds offer hope of recovery after destruction
Scientists say there's now hope that reefs previously destroyed by fishermen using explosives to kill massive amounts of fish can be restored.
Crime
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Police in one Wisconsin city want to reduce crime by becoming a neighbor
Six houses in Racine, Wisconsin, are staffed by police, whose job it is to get to know the communities they serve.
Father and son arrested for allegedly sparking Caldor Fire
David Smith, 66, and Travis Smith, 32, were charged with reckless arson.
Scott Peterson re-sentenced to life in prison
Scott Peterson was re-sentenced to life in prison without parole for the killing of his wife and unborn son in 2002. Peterson was previously on death row for the crime.
Ex-officer on trial in Daunte Wright shooting
Attorneys for former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter said she was trying to protect another officer when she shot and killed Daunte Wright. David Schuman has the latest on the trial.
Scott Peterson re-sentenced to life in prison without parole
Scott Peterson was convicted in the 2002 deaths of his wife Laci and their unborn child Connor.
Space
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SpaceX launches NASA X-ray telescope
NASA's modest IXPE telescope may help scientists understand processes at work near black holes and neutron stars.
Space launch and lunar rover sighting
A Japanese billionaire has arrived for a stay on the International Space Station, and China's lunar rover spotted a cube-like object on the surface of the moon. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
China's lunar rover spots mysterious "hut" on far side of moon
The rover will spend the next few months trying to find out what the cube-shaped object really is.
Russians launch Japanese billionaire on visit to space station
Yusaku Maezawa's 12-day visit to the ISS will be the first by paying "space tourists" in more than a decade, but it's just a warm-up act for his planned moon shot with Elon Musk's SpaceX.
Atlas 5 rocket launches two Space Force satellites
Two NASA payloads hitched a ride to orbit in a $1.14 billion Space Force mission.
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The best places to work in 2021, ranked
Glassdoor has ranked large employers across the US... and a lot of the big tech companies aren't at the top
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – December 2021
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
What happened to the perfect child? One woman's incredible story
More than 20 years ago, a Russian girl was adopted by a young American couple who eventually brought her back to Moscow after her parents say she tried to kill her baby brother.
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.
Patrick De La Cerda murder: Inside the case
In 2018, the Deltona, Florida, man was newly engaged and planning for his wedding until he was tragically gunned down at his home.
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Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
12/8: Red and Blue
Biden touts infrastructure plan; Australia, Canada, U.K. join U.S. diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
London Calling: Deadly windstorm pummels U.K.
In the latest installment of London Calling, CBS News contributor Simon Bates explains why recent power outages caused by a massive windstorm are being made worse by climate change.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
Soldiers to get Purple Hearts after CBS News report
A CBS News investigation found at least 39 U.S. soldiers injured in an Iran missile strike on an Iraq military base last year were denied the Purple Heart and the benefits associated with the award. The Army reversed its decision and notified the soldiers on Wednesday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more details on her reporting.