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.
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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."
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.
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.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man shot and killed by police as protests went on in Louisville
Officers say they were fired on first.
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.
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.
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.
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Pentagon identifies 4th service member killed as U.S.-Iran war escalates
The U.S. launched another night of strikes on Iran after four U.S. soldiers were killed in Jordan and Iraq in recent days.
Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B but sources say total could be far more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Tropical Storm Bertha impacting northern Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
Software error improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote, N.J. gov. says
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
3 soldiers killed in Iran strike on base in Jordan were from Texas, Hawaii, N.Y.
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of three U.S. soldiers in an Iranian strike in Jordan.
NYC Mayor Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump ally Andy Biggs wins GOP nomination for Arizona governor, AP projects
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Biggs will take on Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs in November.
Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
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Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
House moves to punt government funding fight past midterms
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Democratic lawmakers slam Trump "vanity projects" in shadow hearing
Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.
Mexican man killed by truck after ICE encounter was on vacation, officials say
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, died July 14 after authorities said he darted across a busy road in St. Augustine, Florida, and into the path of a truck.
Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
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More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
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Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Mark Lamb wins Arizona House GOP primary after misconduct allegations
Former sheriff Mark Lamb was running against construction business owner Daniel Keenan in Arizona's 5th Congressional District Republican primary.
Trump ally Andy Biggs wins GOP nomination for Arizona governor, AP projects
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Biggs will take on Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs in November.
House moves to punt government funding fight past midterms
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Judge temporarily blocks officials from deporting witness of deadly ICE shooting
A federal judge in Texas temporarily barred immigration authorities from deporting one of the witnesses in the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.
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RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis is "under control"
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first public comment on the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak on Tuesday, declaring it under control and denying that cutbacks to monitoring activities have hurt U.S. food safety. Carter Evans reports.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.
FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms
The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports.
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Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet daughters
All four daughters share 100 percent of their DNA after a single fertilized egg split into four embryos, making the pregnancy a one-in-15-million occurrence.
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's top general after days of protests
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will replace the commander-in-chief of the armed forces as a government shakeup continues.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
U.S. soldier killed in Iraq identified as 30-year-old from North Carolina
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of North Carolina, was "decommissioning ammunition and an accident happened," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
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Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon"
Josh Duhamel talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Ransom Canyon," how much he knew about ranch life before the show and his growing family.
Oprah expanding her podcast
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
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Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult it has become.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
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.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Hearing begins for singer D4vd
A multi-day hearing began Tuesday in Los Angeles where the singer known as D4vd is facing murder and other felony charges in the death of a teenage girl. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner and Jessica Levinson have the latest.
Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Behind the scenes of Apollo 11 (2009)
While the three astronauts of Apollo 11 received the bulk of the attention for landing on the moon in 1969, 400,000 people worked behind the scenes to make it happen. Randall Pinkston reported on one of those important people back in 2009.
Ex-FDA medical officer on cyclospora outbreak
The FDA is still hunting for the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak after earlier test results proved to be a false positive. Dr. David Acheson, who has more than 40 years of medical and food safety experience, joins CBS News to discuss the issue.
U.S. launches strikes on Iran for 11th night
The U.S. launched an 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Tuesday. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's earlier testimony about the Pentagon's request for additional funding. Then, Washington Post national security reporter Noah Robertson joins with analysis.
"StormWall" to protect from solar storms
If a massive solar storm capable of wiping out power grids across the U.S. was headed toward Earth, could there be a way to stop it? A group of scientists are trying to find an answer to that question, proposing the creation of a satellite constellation called a StormWall to help shield the Earth from the impact of a solar storm. Brian Walsh, one of the co-designers of the StormWall, joined CBS News to discuss.
Primary day in Arizona
Voters went to the polls Tuesday in Arizona for several key primary races. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.