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Dozens of protesters arrested in Louisville
At least 68 people were arrested in Louisville, Kentucky after large crowds of protesters took to the streets Tuesday, demanding justice for Breonna Taylor. Demonstrators carrying signs like "convict police" marched to the Louisville Metro Police Training Academy. Several people were detained by police after authorities say they sat down in the road to block traffic. Taylor, an aspiring nurse, was shot and killed by Louisville police in March.
Breonna Taylor protest leads to 68 arrests near Churchill Downs
Activists have held demonstrations in this Kentucky city since late May to call for the arrest of the officers who shot Taylor.
RNC paints dire picture of America if Trump loses
Day 2 of the 2020 Republican National Convention will include speeches by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and first lady Melania Trump. This comes after President Trump and other Republican officials and supporters slammed Joe Biden on the first day of the RNC. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the highlights, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with deeper analysis.
NYC surfers paddle-out for Breonna Taylor
Hundreds gathered in Far Rockaway to honor Black lives with a paddle-out — a surfing tradition in which people paddle out to sea, join in a circle, and honor the life of someone who has died.
LeBron James wears modified MAGA hat to back Breonna Taylor's cause
The L.A. Lakers superstar and some teammates are calling for the arrest of the police officers who shot her to death in her Louisville apartment in March.
Breonna Taylor billboard vandalized with red paint
The billboard — one of 26 erected by Oprah Winfrey around Louisville — demands justice for Taylor after she was fatally shot by police inside her home.
Michael Brown's dad attends Breonna Taylor protest
The father of Michael Brown, the 18-year-old who was fatally shot by a police officer in Missouri in 2014, was among the 200 people who gathered in Kentucky in Breonna Taylor's memory. Taylor was a 26-year-old EMT who was shot by police inside her home during a drug raid in March. CBS affiliate WLKY-TV's Shaquille Lord reports.
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.
Oprah unveils billboards seeking justice for Breonna Taylor
26 billboards have been put up around Louisville, Kentucky — one for each year of Breonna Taylor's life.
Breonna Taylor to be on Oprah's magazine cover
Oprah Winfrey has dedicated the cover of the September issue of her magazine to Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old EMT who was killed by police in Kentucky in March. It is the first time in the 20-year history of O magazine that Winfrey herself has not appeared on the cover. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Frustrations over Breonna Taylor investigation
Investigations continue into the police shooting death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky, and many are expressing frustration at the slow pace. Meanwhile, Mayor Greg Fischer announced Kentucky State Police will investigate all future police shooting incidents. Louisville Courier-Journal reporter Darcy Costello joined CBSN with the latest updates on Breonna Taylor's case and what to expect from this weekend's protests.
Basketball stars are keeping the spotlight on Breonna Taylor
Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade showed off his shirt that said, "Breonna Taylor's killers are still free."
87 people arrested at Breonna Taylor protest
Louisville law enforcement arrested 87 protesters who gathered on the Kentucky attorney general's lawn. The demonstrators were demanding that charges be filed against the police officers involved in the shooting death of EMT Breonna Taylor. Authorities say some protesters were charged with felonies after refusing to leave.
New details emerge about Breonna Taylor's death
Video shows new details from the night Louisville police shot and killed Breonna Taylor in her apartment. The information raises new questions about the officers' conduct that night. Jeff Pegues reports.
87 arrested at Kentucky AG's house during Breonna Taylor protest
All 87 protesters were charged with Intimidating a Participant in a Legal Process, a class D felony.
NFL player Kenny Stills arrested at protest for Breonna Taylor
Stills, a longtime advocate of racial justice, was one of 87 people arrested and charged with intimidating a participant in a legal process, which is a felony in Kentucky.
New video in Breonna Taylor investigation
Breonna Taylor's sister posted a video on social media Wednesday night, showing Taylor's boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, being arrested by plainclothes Louisville police officers. Jericka Duncan reports.
WNBA to honor women killed by police and racial violence
Teams will wear the uniforms in an effort to "seek justice" for Breonna Taylor, Sandra Bland and others.
Breonna Taylor's family lawyers claim warrant linked to gentrification
"Connecting the dots, it's clear that these officers should never have been at Breonna Taylor's home in the first place," her family's lawyers say.
Louisville mayor on Breonna Taylor shooting
Amid calls for justice for Breonna Taylor, Louisville Mayor Greg Fisher weighs in on the police-involved shooting and his push for police reform as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Suspect in custody after man shot dead during protest in Kentucky
Tyler Charles Gerth, 27, of Louisville, died after being shot at Jefferson Square Park in downtown Louisville, authorities said.
Officer fired over Breonna Taylor's death appeals termination
The appeal argues that Hankison should not have been fired before the Kentucky Attorney General's Office, the FBI, and the Kentucky State Police had completed their investigations.
Breonna Taylor's mother and Tina Knowles-Lawson on expanding voting access
While Tamika Palmer said she was "happy to hear" one of the officers involved in Taylor's death was fired, she said there was still "so much more to go" on the road towards justice.
Tina Knowles-Lawson and Breonna Taylor's mother on systemic racism
The pair spoke to "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about the future of Breonna Taylor's case, and how to fight systemic racism and voter suppression.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
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Trump says he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader as war expands
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
House approves bill to fund DHS, but roadblocks remain in Senate
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, but Senate Democrats blocked similar legislation.
Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
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Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
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Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing.
Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
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Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
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Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Spoiler: Ex-"Survivor" winner on elimination
(Warning: Spoiler alert ahead!) Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Austin PD give update on probe of deadly mass shooting that killed 3
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis played surveillance video and police body cam video.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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McMaster: Iranian regime "can't survive"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed reporters on the war with Iran at the U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday. Former Trump national security adviser H. R. McMaster joins with analysis.
White House source on why Noem got ousted
President Trump on Thursday replaced Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Hegseth, CENTCOM commander give Iran update
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an update on operations in Iran at the CENTCOM headquarters in Florida on Thursday. Former national security adviser H. R. McMaster joined after the news conference with analysis.
DHS operating with lame duck leader
The Department of Homeland Security, created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the lead agency in threat detection, is operating without full funding and now has a vacancy at the top after President Trump ousted Kristi Noem. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Marine Corps veteran on war in Iran
J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News and Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq war, joins CBS News to discuss the war in Iran.