Louisville detective will be fired over Breonna Taylor shooting

"I find your conduct a shock to the conscience," the Louisville police chief wrote in a letter to Detective Brett Hankison.

• Jun 23, 2020

Louisville PD fires officer involved in Breonna Taylor's death

In a letter to Brett Hankison, the Louisville chief of police called his conduct "a shock to the conscience."

• Jun 23, 2020

Putting the last smonths' news into context

In the last six months, journalists have focused on two major stories as a nation: Protests over police brutality and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. An article in the Columbia Journalism Review notes that these stories aren't distinct, but instead, are part of a web of "intricate and vast" connections. One of the writers of that piece, staff writer for the Columbia Journalism review Alexandria Neason joined CBSN to help put the last six months' news into context.

• Jun 16, 2020
• 09:50

The power of the Black Lives Matter movement

Rolling Stone senior writer Jamil Smith joins CBSN to discuss the mass protests against police violence and systemic racism — through the lens of the three women who first put the words “Black Lives Matter” into our political lexicon seven years ago.

• Jun 16, 2020
• 12:15

#SayHerName: Black women killed by police

As protests continue across the country over the death of George Floyd, advocates are asking why it took so long for the shooting death of Breonna Taylor to gain national attention. University of Florida law professor Michelle Jacobs joins CBSN to discuss why there is such a disconnect and what changes can be made.

• Jun 12, 2020
• 15:40

Cop involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired

Louisville, Kentucky, has begun the process of terminating one of the three officers involved in the deadly shooting of Breonna Taylor. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Jun 19, 2020
• 02:13

Kentucky's Senate race heats up

Several Democratic candidates will face off in Tuesday's primary in Kentucky for the chance to challenge Republican incumbent and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the fall. Political reporter Daniel Desrochers from the Lexington Herald-Leader joins CBSN to discuss the political climate and how the Black Lives Matter movement is impacting the race.

• Jun 19, 2020
• 06:57

Police incident report on Breonna Taylor's death

The report released by the Louisville Metro Police Department contradicts witnesses and crime scene photos of the incident, in which the 26-year-old woman was shot to death by officers in her own home. CBSN's Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have more.

• Jun 11, 2020
• 01:10

New law passed in honor of Breonna Taylor

In Kentucky, the Louisville city council has passed a new law named in Breonna Taylor's honor just days after what would have been her 27th birthday. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Jun 12, 2020
• 02:25

Louisville bans no-knock warrants

The Louisville City Council unanimously voted to approve "Breonna's Law," effectively banning local police from using no-knock warrants. Courier Journal reporter Tessa Duvall joined CBSN to discuss the law, including some controversial amendments made. She also provided an update on the officers involved in the search where Taylor was killed, and the paper's lawsuit against the police department.

• Jun 12, 2020
• 07:24

Louisville passes "Breonna's Law"

Officials in Louisville, Kentucky, passed a ban on no-knock warrants, named "Breonna's Law," after EMT Breonna Taylor was shot dead by plainclothes police officers who mistakenly thought they were executing a drug bust. Taylor was sleeping in bed at the time, and was shot at least eight times. Jericka Duncan reports on the ongoing investigation into her death.

• Jun 13, 2020
• 02:26

How is race being covered in America?

The recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd have riveted the nation's attention to issues of race, equality and policing practices, and also raised questions about how racial injustices are covered in the media and who is reporting them. Tanzina Vega, host of WNYC's "The Takeaway," joined CBSN to talk about those challenges.

• Jun 16, 2020
• 07:38

Beyoncé wants justice for EMT worker killed by police in her own home

"Three months have passed — and zero arrests have been made, and no officers have been fired," she wrote in an open letter about Breonna Taylor.

• Jun 14, 2020

Louisville bans no-knock warrants after Breonna Taylor's death

The bill, "Breonna's Law," was named after Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency technician who was killed by police during a raid on her home in March.

• Jun 12, 2020

Louisville outlaws no-knock warrants

Lawmakers in Louisville, Kentucky have voted to ban no-knock warrants in the wake of Breonna Taylor's death. It was one of these warrants that allowed three plainclothes police officers to force their way into Taylor's apartment unannounced while she was sleeping. She was shot at least eight times. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Jun 12, 2020
• 03:18

Police release nearly-blank Breonna Taylor incident report

Despite the fact that Taylor was shot at least eight times, the report listed her injuries as "none."

• Jun 11, 2020

BabyNames.com features names of black lives lost on homepage

Expectant parents searching for baby names on the website will see a powerful statement on its homepage.

• Jun 9, 2020

Understanding the impact of "white silence"

"White silence" is a phrase that's been amplified online and in recent conversations about the protests over racial inequality across the U.S. But the phenomenon is nothing new to those who have experienced and witnessed injustices. We hear from some of them, and then Michelle Saahene, co-founder of From Privilege to Progress, joins CBSN to discuss this topic and her movement aimed at driving the conversation forward.

• Jun 5, 2020
• 21:27

Protesters gather to remember Breonna Taylor on her birthday

On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, people celebrated what would have been Breonna Taylor's 27th birthday.

• Jun 6, 2020

D.C. religious leaders criticize Trump visits

President Trump is facing backlash from local religious leaders for his visits to a historic church and national shrine amid the protests this week over George Floyd's death. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.

• Jun 3, 2020
• 11:23

Police chief fired after fatal shooting of black business owner

Barbecue operator David McAtee owned a business near a parking lot where a large crowd had gathered and officers opened fire early Monday.

• Jun 2, 2020

Man shot and killed by police as protests went on in Louisville

Officers say they were fired on first.

• Jun 1, 2020

Turmoil escalates amid nationwide protests

Protests against police brutality and racism have escalated nationwide. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest on the unrest and the investigation into George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.

• Jun 1, 2020
• 10:50

Racial justice protests and political fallout

Activists continue to demand justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery with protests across the country. And Joe Biden has been urged to choose a black woman for vice president. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss those developments and how the protests are personally weighing on him.

• May 29, 2020
• 10:57

Louisville police shoot reporter with pepper bullets on TV

Kaitlin Rust could be heard screaming "I've been shot!" while covering a protest near Louisville City Hall on Friday.

• May 30, 2020

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