Jussie Smollett faces felony charge of filing false police report
"Empire" actor claimed he was the target of a homophobic and racially charged assault in downtown Chicago in late January
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Jussie Smollett now a suspect, police say
Chicago police say Jussie Smollett is now a suspect in a criminal investigation for allegedly filing a false police report. CBS News' Dean Reynolds, who has been covering the story since the beginning, joins CBSN with the latest.
Jussie Smollett allegedly wanted "bigger reaction" from threatening letter
A source told CBS Chicago, "when the letter didn't get enough attention, Smollett concocted the staged attack"
Brothers questioned in Jussie Smollett case speak out
Ola and Abel Osundairo went from persons of interest in the case to potential suspects to being released without charges
Brothers say Jussie Smollett paid them to participate in alleged attack, source says
Smollett's attorneys issued a statement saying Smollett is "angered and devastated" by reports that he knew the people associated the alleged attack
Alarming number of officer suicides prompts outreach in Chicago
Nationwide, at least 161 police officers took their own lives last year and 160 the year before, outpacing the number who died in the line of duty
"Empire" actor after alleged hate-crime assault: "Justice will be served"
Smollett told police two white men shouting racial epithets and gay slurs attacked him in Chicago this week
Possible hate crime against Jussie Smollett
Chicago police are looking for two potential persons of interest in a possible hate crime against actor Jussie Smollett. Police say a surveillance camera took images of the two men on the night Smollett says he was beaten. The star of the TV drama "Empire" said his masked attackers yelled racist and homophobic slurs. Dean Reynolds reports.
"Empire" actor assaulted in possible hate crime, police say
The actor told Chicago Police a group of men yelled racial and homophobic slurs and wrapped a rope around his neck
"Empire" actor attacked in possible hate crime
Police in Chicago say an "Empire" cast member was attacked Tuesday by men who yelled racial and homophobic slurs. Fox Television said it's "saddened and outraged" to learn that Jussie Smollett was "viciously attacked."
Black teen's family laments sentence given to white officer
His great uncle said the sentence reduced Laquan McDonald's life to that of "a second-class citizen"
Ex-Chicago officer gets nearly 7 years in Laquan McDonald shooting
Jason Van Dyke was convicted in October of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery
Dismissed jurors in murder trial say Chicago cop likely guilty
White Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke fatally shot black teenager Laquan McDonald in 2014
Chicago "Bait truck" program under fire
Chicago police say they are reviewing a controversial sting operation amid growing criticism their approach entraps poor minorities. Cellphone video shows officers leaving behing a so-called "bait truck" filled with expensive name-brand shoes in the city's South Side. Three men were arrested. Adriana Diaz reports.
Chicago police reviewing "bait trucks" used to lure thieves
An operation to catch thieves in Chicago is facing backlash from community activists, who say it targets poor minorities
Chicago mayor decries gun violence
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson spoke at a press conference Monday following a violent weekend in which at least 11 people were shot and killed and about 70 others were wounded.
"We are a better city": Emotional mayor decries Chicago gun violence
Police attribute much of the violence to repeat offenders who illegally obtain guns and get a "slap on the wrist"
Dozens shot across Chicago in spate of overnight violence
At least 11 of the victims died and many others were hospitalized
Family of man fatally shot while fleeing Chicago police sues
Family says video shows Maurice Granton Jr. wasn't armed and didn't pose a threat when he was killed last month
Witness helps police officer after crash on Chicago's South Side
The officer crashed his vehicle on Chicago South Side, a neighborhood with feelings of mistrust toward the city's police department
Chicago police: Bodycam footage shows man had gun
Police say they quickly released the footage to dispel misinformation that was stoking tensions and protests in the city
Chicago police release video of deadly shooting amid protests
Chicago's police superintendent says he quickly released video to maintain calm in the city to avoid a repeat of protests that escalated Saturday night
Chicago police clash with angry residents after deadly shooting
Police found a handgun and two magazines of bullets at the shooting site and sent them for testing, spokesman says
Police dog sniffs out $10M worth of weed
During a traffic stop, a dog on the narcotics unit sniffed out what turned out to be more than 1,500 pounds of marijuana inside a vehicle.
Chicago police investigate officers' cuffing of 10-year-old boy
Cellphone video recorded last Friday shows the boy in front of a patrol car with two officers facing him
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Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea
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Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
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Trump family crypto firm granted conditional approval to establish a bank
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BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
Former Hurricane Lala drenches Hawaii, flash floods sweep away Big Island homes
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RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
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Trump family crypto firm granted conditional approval to establish a bank
The plan has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue that granting bank status to a business affiliated with the Trump family poses a conflict of interest.
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Woman fights off bear with spray after being attacked on trail in Alaska
A woman was running alone on a path called the Wolverine Bowl Trail when the brown bear attacked her, officials said.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
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Trump family crypto firm granted conditional approval to establish a bank
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CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
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FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level
U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
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CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
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RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
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Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
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Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
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CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Thousands waiting for help as Indonesia earthquake death toll nears 70
Thousands of people are still waiting for aid on Indonesia's Flores island days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people.
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
U.S. tourist reportedly killed by lightning strike on Italy's Mount Etna
An American man hiking up Italy's active Mount Etna volcano was killed by a lightning strike, the national news agency ANSA reports.
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Jon Batiste on creating his 3 new albums
Jon Batiste speaks with "CBS Mornings" about his three new albums, which were inspired by composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Thelonious Monk, and explains how he crafted each one in a single day. The Grammy winner also gives an update on his wife, who is battling cancer.
Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Remember the Titans" and "Heroes," has died at 36, her publicist confirmed. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Actor Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her father confirmed in a statement. The star was known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." Gayle King has a look at her life and career.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
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Movie theaters boom amid studio hits
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States crack down on misleading home listings
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The iNaturalist app – Mixing science with fun
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Murder trial of Tupac Shakur to begin
Opening statements are expected to begin Monday in Las Vegas in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has pleaded not guilty. CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi breaks down what to expect.
Trial starting after Microsoft exec's alleged murder-for-hire involving ex-wife
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Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
Violent crime down in big cities
Violent crime numbers are down across many major U.S. cities. Ali Bauman is in Newark, New Jersey, which has seen a large drop in homicides.
5 hurt in Virginia State University shooting
Police say multiple suspects were involved in the Virginia State University campus shooting that wounded five on Saturday.
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
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Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
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Lawmakers concerned for troops on USS Lincoln
U.S. Central Command chief, Admiral Brad Cooper, met with troops on the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose historic deployment is raising concerns for the service members' mental health. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Jon Batiste on creating his 3 new albums
Jon Batiste speaks with "CBS Mornings" about his three new albums, which were inspired by composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Thelonious Monk, and explains how he crafted each one in a single day. The Grammy winner also gives an update on his wife, who is battling cancer.
Former Ukraine defense minister on Russia war
Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov is breaking down the technological efforts from both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
Normalizing plastic surgery for women
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