Ferguson marks 10 years since Michael Brown's death
Friday marks 10 years since Michael Brown was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, turning the St. Louis suburb into the focal point of a national reckoning.
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One year after the anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown, New Yorkers gathered in Brooklyn to demonstrate their solidarity with Ferguson and the Black Lives Matters movement
One year after the anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown, New Yorkers gathered in Brooklyn to demonstrate their solidarity with Ferguson and the Black Lives Matters movement. Produced by Gilad Thaler and Anisah Jabar
President Obama condemned violent protests in Ferguson, Missouri, but said he would work with peaceful protesters who want to see constructive change
President Obama condemned violent protests in Ferguson, Missouri, but said he would work with peaceful protesters who want to see constructive change.
Three days after a New York City grand jury declined to indict a police officer in the death of Eric Garner, protests are still going strong
Three days after a New York City grand jury declined to indict a police officer in the death of Eric Garner, protests are still going strong, and expanding across the country. Jerika Duncan reports.
Authorities are planning for how to avoid any violence, whatever the result
A grand jury will soon decide whether to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. Authorities are planning for how to avoid any violence, whatever the result. Michelle Miller reports from Ferguson, Mo.
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Tensions in Ferguson, Missouri, are rising after new details about the hours before Michael Brown's death.
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.
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.
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.
Police maintain control in Ferguson, Missouri, during protests despite the presence of heavily armed groups
Police maintain control in Ferguson, Missouri, during protests despite the presence of heavily armed groups. CBS News Correspondent Mark Strassmann has details for CBSN.
Attorney General Lynch says violence threatens what Department of Justice has worked to achieve over the last year in Ferguson.
Paula Reid, CBS News Justice Department Reporter, joins UTTM to discuss the DoJ response to the recent violence in Ferguson and their efforts to reform the Ferguson PD.
The one year anniversary of Michael Brown's death sparked violence in Ferguson, Missouri, as protesters clashed with police. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on how officials are trying to control the situation.
The one year anniversary of Michael Brown's death sparked violence in Ferguson, Missouri, as protesters clashed with police. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports how officials are trying to control the situation.
Shots were fired in Ferguson, Missouri on the anniversary of the controversial shooting death of unarmed teen Michael Brown
Shots were fired in Ferguson, Missouri on the anniversary of the controversial shooting death of unarmed teen Michael Brown. CBS News Correspondent Don Champion has more for CBSN.
One year ago, Michael Brown was killed during a confrontation with Ferguson, Missouri, police officer Darren Wilson
One year ago, Michael Brown was killed during a confrontation with Ferguson, Missouri, police officer Darren Wilson. The shooting sparked riots across the U.S. and put police procedures under scrutiny. Don Champion is in Ferguson where hundreds came out to remember Michael Brown.
As the new interim police chief in Ferguson, Missouri, Andre Anderson knows the town is still recovering from the shooting death of Michael Brown
As the new interim police chief in Ferguson, Missouri, Andre Anderson knows the town is still recovering from the shooting death of Michael Brown. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller met up with Anderson to see how he's working to help fix the department and heal the community.
Ferguson Report
CBS News Justice Department Reporter Paula Reid discusses findings in a new report on last summer's unrest in Ferguson, Missouri.
DOJ To Start Reforming Police Dept. and Courts
Lawyers from the US Justice Department will head to Ferguson next week to start implementing reforms after a report found widespread racial bias in the police department and courts. CBS News Justice Department Reporter, Paula Reid, spoke to Vanita Gupta, acting head of the Civil Rights division at the Department of Justice in her first on-camera interview.
Missouri police are holding a man who they say confessed to shooting two police officers in Ferguson
Missouri police are holding a man who they say confessed to shooting two police officers in Ferguson. While Jeffrey Williams says police were not his target, he's being called a "demonstrator" by the prosecution. Activists worry that police tying him and his arrest to their movement could complicate their mission of non-violence. Dean Reynolds reports.
Missouri officials say they have a suspect in custody after two officers were shot earlier this week in Ferguson during a protest
Missouri officials say they have a suspect in custody after two officers were shot earlier this week in Ferguson during a protest. Authorities say videos and tips from witnesses helped them identify 20-year-old Jeffrey Williams. Don Dahler reports.
In Ferguson, Missouri, the manhunt continues for whoever shot and wounded two police officers during a protest
In Ferguson, Missouri, the manhunt continues for whoever shot and wounded two police officers during a protest. Police say they're following up on more than a dozen tips and have asked the community for help. Craig Boswell reports from Ferguson with the latest.
Eric Holder calls shooter a “damn punk”
It's been a week since the Department of Justice's report came out and several personnel changes in the Ferguson Police Department have been made. Paula Reid, CBS News Justice Department Reporter, tells how the firings impact the Department of Justice investigation.
Attorney General Eric Holder condemned the shooting of two cops in Ferguson, Missouri
Attorney General Eric Holder condemned the shooting of two cops in Ferguson, Missouri. An officer was shot in the shoulder, and a second in the face. Both are recovering from what is being called "an ambush." Dean Reynolds reports.
Authorities say people have been taken in for questioning after two police officers were shot outside the Ferguson Police Department early Thursday
Authorities say people have been taken in for questioning after two police officers were shot outside the Ferguson Police Department early Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Dean Reynolds joins CBSN with an update.
Attorney General Eric Holder called the incident a "pure ambush" in a press conference Thursday
Attorney General Eric Holder called the incident a "pure ambush" in a press conference Thursday.
The St. Louis County police chief says two of his officers were "ambushed" when they were shot in Ferguson, Missouri
The St. Louis County police chief says two of his officers were "ambushed" when they were shot in Ferguson, Missouri. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds and KMOX-AM reporter Maria Keena join CBSN with new details.
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Olympian charged over alleged D.C. vandalism
U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.
Man charged over Reflecting Pool vandalism
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Daredevil couple facing charges
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Friend on the Empire State Building climbers
The couple that scaled the Empire State Building made a court appearance on Thursday, facing charges of reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, burglary and base jumping. Anna Martinez, one of their close friends, joins CBS News to discuss.
FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
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NYC building climbers engaged, under arrest
Two people in black masks scaled the Empire State Building, scrambling the New York City Police Department. They call themselves "roof-toppers," or stunt climbers, and they unfurled a banner about world peace before one of them got out a ring and proposed. By the time they got down, they were engaged and under arrest. Tom Hanson reports.
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Potential charges for Empire State Building climbers
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