Police on edge after Dallas shooting
After Thursday night's events in Dallas, police officers across the country are taking measures to ensure their safety. Jericka Duncan has more.
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After Thursday night's events in Dallas, police officers across the country are taking measures to ensure their safety. Jericka Duncan has more.
When an otherwise peaceful protest turned violent Thursday night in Dallas, police officers stepped up. Omar Villafranca has more on the men and women who ran toward the sound of gunshots.
Dallas Police Chief David Brown said his officers had no other choice than to use a robotic device to kill the suspect in Thursday night's shooting. It's likely the first time the tactic has been used by U.S. law enforcement. Kris Van Cleave has more on that.
Philando Castile died Wednesday during a traffic stop in Minnesota. Castile's girlfriend caught his death on video and spoke with Anna Werner about the disbelief she felt while watching the events unfold in Dallas.
The incident that seemed to set this week of violence in motion was the death of Alton Sterling, after police officers in Louisiana shot him. David Begnaud spoke with the mother of his son and got her thoughts on the shooting in Dallas.
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings was on the scene of the shooting Thursday night. Rawlings joined Scott Pelley for an interview about the tragedy.
Initially it was believed there were multiple gunmen in Dallas Thursday night. But now it seems the attack was carried out by one man: a 25-year old Army Reserve veteran. Jeff Pegues has more on the shooter.
There were many witnesses of Thursday's violence in Dallas. And many of those witnesses hit record on their phones when the shooting started. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Patrick Zamarripa, 32, was one of the officers killed in Thursday night's shooting in Dallas. He was a Navy veteran of the Iraq war and a husband with a 2-year-old daughter. His father spoke with CBS News.
President Obama spoke from the NATO Summit in Poland Friday morning, condemning the violence that occurred in Dallas Thursday night, saying "There is no possible justification for these kinds of attacks or any violence against law enforcement."
A peaceful protest of the recent police shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota came to a tragic end in Dallas Thursday night. Five officers were killed and seven other officers were injured by a gunman who police say wanted to kill white people. Scott Pelley has more.
In an interview with Scott Pelley that aired first on CBSN, Hillary Clinton shared her thoughts on Thursday's shooting in Dallas. Clinton also took questions about the FBI investigation into her handling of emails as Secretary of State. See their full conversation.
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson spoke from New York City Friday about the attack Thursday night in Dallas. See his full remarks.
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry said there is a great deal of healing that has to occur after five officers were killed and seven others injured in Thurday night's Dallas shooting. Perry joined CBSN by phone, see the full interview.
CBS News security consultant Ron Hosko joins CBSN to discuss public safety during #BlackLivesMatter protests.
Dallas police say they are negotiating with a gunman who claims he has planted bombs in downtown Dallas. Dallas Police Chief David Brown says there may be other suspects at large after deadly ambush that killed four officers and wounded seven.
A witness describes the chaotic scene outside of the parking garage where he and his father ran to find his sister. He heard loud gunshots as they scrambled to get out of the crossfire. See his full interview with Dallas CBS affiliate KTVT.
In the aftermath of the shooting in Dallas, at least one injured police officer is in good condition. Relatives of the officer spoke with Dallas CBS affiliate KTVT.
Two separate police shootings have left two black men dead. The deadly shootings have sparked outrage and nationwide protests. Former president and CEO of the NAACP Ben Jealous joins CBSN from Baltimore.
A peaceful protest of the recent officer-involved shootings was shattered by gunfire in Dallas Thursday night. The Dallas Police Department says two snipers shot 11 officers, killing three. Dallas Police Chief David Brown and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings held a press conference regarding the shooting.
A witness to the shootings in Dallas describes the scene to CBS News' David Begnaud.
Philando Castile was fatally shot by a Minn. police officer during a traffic stop, and his girlfriend recorded the aftermath; all of America is talking about the fatal police shootings of black men in Louisiana and Minnesota
President Obama addressed this week's police shootings, saying Americans should be troubled by them. The deaths of two different black men at the hands of police officers in Minnesota and Louisiana was captured in videos. See the president's full remarks.
All of America is talking about the fatal police shootings of black men in Louisiana and Minnesota. CBS News spoke to those who are closest to the issue, and what America can do to heal.
President Obama and Hillary Clinton both responded quickly to the recent deaths of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling. Congressman Elijah Cummings went so far as to make a plea to the director of the FBI during a congressional hearing.
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U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
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In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
"The boulders that were coming down were so heavy they were like shaking the ground," resident Alice Birnbaum told CBS News.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murdering her children, but her attorneys don't deny that she caused the deaths of 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which requires a series of surgeries. The parents had asked the surrogate to get an abortion when they learned of the diagnosis.
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
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Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
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Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
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A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
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Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
After a 63-year-old woman in Las Vegas didn't return from a trip to the drugstore, her family said they started getting text messages from the woman's phone. The family spoke with Nicole Valdes.
The defense began its work on Monday in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman on trial for killing her three children. Her mother and sister took the stand and Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Thirteen former and current Penn State students, and one student's father, are facing charges related to an alleged cocaine ring. Prosecutors allege drugs were cut and packaged at two frat houses, sometimes by pledges. Michael George reports.
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Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murdering her children, but her attorneys don't deny that she caused the deaths of 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
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