What we know about "Cop City" and the standoff between police, protesters in Atlanta
The killing of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, a "forest defender" who went by the name Tortuguita, has generated many questions.
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Georgia governor declares state of emergency amid Atlanta protests
The protests follow a shooting last week near a controversial future law enforcement training site in which a Georgia state trooper was wounded and a man was killed.
Six people arrested after Atlanta protest
Six people were arrested following a protest in Atlanta that turned violent. It happened after a shooting in which a demonstrator was killed and a police officer wounded. Atlanta News First reporter Rebekka Schramm joins CBS News with the latest on the protests and the controversy over the planned training facility opponents call "Cop City."
"Cop City" protesters damage property in Atlanta, police say; 6 arrested
It comes in the wake of a shooting earlier this week, near a controversial future law enforcement training site, in which a Georgia state trooper was wounded and a man was killed.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 22, 2023
Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tim Kaine and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Hawk at Zoo Atlanta dead after apparent fight with wild animal
The hawk, named Tahoe, had been a part of the zoo's wildlife theater for more than 20 years.
Georgia state trooper shot near "Cop City," alleged shooter killed, officials say
The alleged shooter was shot and killed by police.
As tornadoes hit, survivors hid in tubs, shipping container
An Alabama mechanic took refuge in a shipping container as a tornado decimated his shop and killed two neighbors.
Young Thug's lyrics to be used as evidence
Prosecutors in a trial of Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug have said they plan to use some of his lyrics as evidence. Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges against him, which include racketeering and gang violence. Co-founder and co-CEO of AllHipHop.com, Chuck Creekmur, joins CBS News to discuss.
Americans' views on 2023: Things get better, but still not good
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on a new CBS News poll that finds Americans are feeling better about some things in the new year, but there's still a lot of angst out there
One killed, 5 wounded in shooting near popular Atlanta shopping district
All the victims were believed to be between 15 and 21 years of age, police said.
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates abortion ban
The state's high court on Wednesday put a lower court ruling on hold that had overturned the ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Georgia court denies GOP bid to stop Saturday voting in Georgia runoff
Early voting starts this Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
Sinbad learning to walk again 2 years after stroke
The actor and comedian's family has created a website and limited edition Sinbad action figure to help raise money to be used for his recovery.
Chrisleys face combined 19 years in prison
A federal judge in Atlanta, Georgia sentenced reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley to a combined 19 years in prison for bank fraud and tax evasion. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Todd and Julie Chrisley sentenced for bank fraud, tax evasion
In arguing for harsh sentences, a prosecutor said that "Todd and Julie Chrisley's arrogance merits special consideration."
Judge says Georgia law allows Saturday voting for Senate runoff
A judge has ruled that Georgia law allows counties to offer early voting on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Georgia judge overturns state ban on abortion after 6 weeks
Georgia's ban on abortion starting around six weeks into a pregnancy has been overturned by a judge.
Democracy prevails in 2022 midterm elections
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the latest election developments.
Frontier flight to Tampa diverted after passenger found with box cutter
No one was injured, and the flight was canceled.
Slain rapper Takeoff remembered by fans in Atlanta memorial
Takeoff, born Kirsnick Khari Ball, was shot and killed earlier this month outside a Houston bowling alley.
Ex-Atlanta Mayor: Democrats "cannot let up"
Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta and a senior adviser to President Biden, says Democrats "cannot let up" in turning out voters ahead of Election Day.
Police officer revives runner after performing CPR for more than 10 minutes
A police officer received praise for his life-saving actions to help revive a runner who suffered a cardiac emergency.
Delta pilots authorize strike, but walkout remains unlikely
Airline unions are seeking big pay increases and could have leverage because of labor shortages as travel rebounds.
Election watchers nervous about American polarization
As early voting kicks off across the country, election watchers are worried about the growing polarization in the U.S., although a new Georgetown University poll suggests a majority of Americans want candidates who will compromise. Barry Petersen has more.
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Video of Trump deposition in N.Y. fraud probe shows him taking the Fifth
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
How to watch Tyre Nichols' funeral service
The funeral for the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police is being held Wednesday in Memphis.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
GOP-led states ask judge to end DACA policy for "Dreamers"
DACA's demise would prevent nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers" from renewing their deportation protections and work permits.
Experts warn of child care industry turmoil ahead
An end to federal pandemic funding this year could send prices for child care up, forcing businesses to close, and people — especially moms — out of the workforce.
2 monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo have been found, police say
Dallas police located the monkeys late Tuesday afternoon in the closet of an empty home.
Winter weather sweeps across U.S., canceling hundreds of flights
As the ice storm advanced eastward, watches and warnings stretched from the western heel of Texas all the way to West Virginia.
Ukraine's drones watch as Russia throws waves of men at battle for Bakhmut
CBS News visits a front-line bunker where Ukraine's drone warriors watch in real time as waves of Russians "advance over the bodies of their fallen soldiers."
Rep. George Santos tells colleagues he won't serve on House committees
Santos made the announcement in a closed-door meeting of the House GOP conference.
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"Dances with Wolves" actor arrested on sexual assault charges in Nevada raid
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
How to watch Tyre Nichols' funeral service
The funeral for the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police is being held Wednesday in Memphis.
Police surround home where they believe Oregon torture suspect is located
Benjamin Obadiah Foster is wanted by police after a woman was found unconscious, bound and near death in Grants Pass, Oregon, last week
GOP-led states ask judge to end DACA policy for "Dreamers"
DACA's demise would prevent nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers" from renewing their deportation protections and work permits.
Facing a stigma, many ex-convicts in the U.S. struggle to find work
More than 19 million Americans have a felony conviction on their permanent record.
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House to vote on plan to end telework for federal employees
The legislation raises debate over effectiveness of work-from-home.
Experts warn of child care industry turmoil ahead
An end to federal pandemic funding this year could send prices for child care up, forcing businesses to close, and people — especially moms — out of the workforce.
Utilities are cutting power to millions of struggling Americans
During pandemic, nonpaying customers were protected against shut-offs. Now millions are losing electricity, gas.
PayPal to cut 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its workforce
The digital payments company is the latest tech giant to slash jobs, citing a "challenging macro-economic environment."
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
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GOP-led states ask judge to end DACA policy for "Dreamers"
DACA's demise would prevent nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers" from renewing their deportation protections and work permits.
House to vote on plan to end telework for federal employees
The legislation raises debate over effectiveness of work-from-home.
NYC mayor says police departments should focus on "basic aptitude" of officers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is also a retired New York Police Department captain.
West Virginia governor to decide on race for Manchin's Senate seat by end of February
His decision raises the prospect of blockbuster race against Sen. Joe Manchin and shift in balance of power in Senate.
Experts warn of child care industry turmoil ahead
An end to federal pandemic funding this year could send prices for child care up, forcing businesses to close, and people — especially moms — out of the workforce.
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Four suspects in assassination of Haitian president transferred to U.S.
Two of the suspects were among the first to be arrested in connection with the slaying.
Canada province decriminalizes hard drugs in bid to ease opioid crisis
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
Pakistan bombing death toll hits 100, officials blame "security lapse"
The blast, which ripped through a mosque inside a major police facility in Peshawar, was one of the deadliest attacks on Pakistan's security forces in years.
Police say woman killed lookalike she met online to fake her own death
Police initially believed the victim owned the car in which her body was discovered, but they then identified her as someone who looked "remarkably similar."
Ukraine's drones watch as Russia throws waves of men at battle for Bakhmut
CBS News visits a front-line bunker where Ukraine's drone warriors watch in real time as waves of Russians "advance over the bodies of their fallen soldiers."
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"Dances with Wolves" actor arrested on sexual assault charges in Nevada raid
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
Andrea Riseborough to keep Oscar nomination, Academy says
At issue is the way Riseborough's candidacy was promoted for a movie which has so far grossed a little over $27,000 at the box office.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, to play singer in new biopic
Jaafar Jackson said he's "humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael's story to life."
Priscilla Presley challenges daughter Lisa Marie's will
Priscilla Presley flagged issues with a trust amendment, such as misspelling of her name and the lack of a witness.
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PayPal to cut 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its workforce
The digital payments company is the latest tech giant to slash jobs, citing a "challenging macro-economic environment."
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
State Farm says it stopped insuring some Kia, Hyundai vehicles
The decision comes after an analysis found some 2015-19 Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack protections to prevent theft.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
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New York investors eye increasingly scarce water in the West
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
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"Dances with Wolves" actor arrested on sexual assault charges in Nevada raid
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
Police surround home where they believe Oregon torture suspect is located
Benjamin Obadiah Foster is wanted by police after a woman was found unconscious, bound and near death in Grants Pass, Oregon, last week
Four suspects in assassination of Haitian president transferred to U.S.
Two of the suspects were among the first to be arrested in connection with the slaying.
Alec Baldwin charged in "Rust" shooting
Alec Baldwin and film set weapons specialist Hannah Gutierrez-Reed have been formally charged with manslaughter in connection with the deadly shooting on the "Rust" set. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave breaks joins Lana Zak with more details on the charges.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
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Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Ice storm slams south and central U.S.
Millions of people across the south and central U.S. were under some form of winter weather alert Tuesday. Omar Villafranca reports from Memphis, Tennessee.
NYC mayor on what police should focus on to change
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a former New York Police Department captain who was also assaulted by police as a teenager, told CBS News on Tuesday that police departments must concern themselves with the "basic aptitude" of police officers and recruits, in addition to training. Watch Ed O'Keefe's full interview with Adams.
Whale deaths spark debate in New York, New Jersey
Ten dead whales have washed ashore on the New York and New Jersey coastline since December. Some local mayors are blaming offshore wind farms for the deaths. Ry Rivard, a reporter for Politico, joined CBS News to discuss the issue.
Katie Porter talks about her Senate bid
Democratic Rep. Katie Porter is running to be California's next senator. Porter spoke to CBS News about her campaign, her opponents, and key issues she is fighting for, like ending the filibuster, and banning lawmakers from trading stocks.
Santos temporarily steps down House committees
Rep. George Santos of New York said Tuesday he is recusing himself from serving on House committees until he clears his name. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses the latest.