Elijah McClain's father demands accountability after son's death
The Justice Department announced it would be looking into the 23-year-old's death to determine if a civil rights probe is needed.
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DOJ is looking into Elijah McClain's case
State and federal investigators are looking into Elijah McClain's death after a confrontation with police. McClain's family says they also want to know why ketamine was used on him. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Officers investigated over photos at Elijah McClain memorial
Three police officers in Colorado have been put on paid leave after the police chief says they appeared in inappropriate photos taken near a memorial for 23-year-old Elijah McClain. Adriana Diaz reports.
Cops probed over photos of them at Elijah McClain memorial
Sources told CBS Denver that the unreleased photos show officers reenacting the hold that preceded McClain's death.
Officers involved in Elijah McClain's death moved off regular duty
McClain's August 2019 death has received renewed attention in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
Special prosecutor appointed to investigate Elijah McClain case
"They murdered him. They are bullies with badges," Sheneen McClain told CBS News.
Gov. appoints prosecutor in Elijah McClain case
Colorado's governor has appointed a special prosecutor in the case of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old black man who died in police custody last summer. McClain was stopped on his way home after a 911 caller described him as "sketchy." Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Elijah McClain petition gets over 2 million signatures
McClain, a 23-year-old black man, died after being detained by police in Aurora, Colorado.
New probe sought in Elijah McClain death
Pressure is mounting for a new investigation into the death of a man after an encounter with police in Colorado last August. According to his family, 23-year-old Elijah McClain was out buying iced tea when he was stopped by police after a 911 call claimed McClain was wearing a ski mask, "acting weird," and waving his arms around. He was pronounced brain dead three days after police put him in a chokehold and a medic injected him with ketamine.
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Stormy Daniels expected to testify at Trump trial today
Stormy Daniels is in New York and expects to be called to the stand to testify Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Israeli tanks roll in, take control of Gaza side of Rafah border crossing
An Israeli tank unit has rolled in to take "operational control" of the Gaza side of the crucial Rafah border crossing amid talks for a truce.
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The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
Crews race to save construction workers trapped by building collapse
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Social Security projected to cut benefits in 2035 barring a fix
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
Russian court says American man jailed for drunken "petty hooliganism"
A Moscow court says a U.S. man has been jailed for drunkenly crashing through a kid's library window, as an American soldier is also detained.
Tornado tears through northeast Oklahoma, leaves trail of damage
A tornado destroyed homes and toppled trees and power lines when it roared through a small northeast Oklahoma city, one of several twisters that erupted in the central United States amid a series of powerful storms.
Man, 75, admits he killed his wife, says he couldn't afford her care
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
Oprah reveals new book club pick "Long Island: A Novel"
Oprah Winfrey has selected "Long Island" by author Colm Tóibín as her newest book club pick.
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The Supreme Court is nearing the end of its term. Here are the cases it still has to decide.
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Stormy Daniels expected to testify at Trump trial today
Stormy Daniels is in New York and expects to be called to the stand to testify Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
NASA simulation mimics flying into black hole's "point of no return"
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Man, 75, admits he killed his wife, says he couldn't afford her care
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
Tornado tears through northeast Oklahoma, leaves trail of damage
A tornado destroyed homes and toppled trees and power lines when it roared through a small northeast Oklahoma city, one of several twisters that erupted in the central United States amid a series of powerful storms.
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Heineken vows nearly $50 million to transform "tired pubs" in U.K.
Heineken said the investment is a demonstration of "confidence in the resilience of the great British local in the face of uncertainty."
White-coated candy recalled nationwide over salmonella risk
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Social Security projected to cut benefits in 2035 barring a fix
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
Some students want colleges to divest from Israel. Here's what that means.
College protesters are demanding divestment as a way to deliver change, although its effectiveness isn't clear cut.
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A new membership from luxury fitness chain Equinox includes a battery of tests normally reserved for professional athletes.
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Stormy Daniels expected to testify at Trump trial today
Stormy Daniels is in New York and expects to be called to the stand to testify Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Jury in Trump trial gets inside look into Michael Cohen payments
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Social Security projected to cut benefits in 2035 barring a fix
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U.S. soldier is detained in Russia, officials confirm
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
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White-coated candy recalled nationwide over salmonella risk
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Are you protecting yourself from skin cancer with these steps?
A survey from the American Academy of Dermatology finds more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year — the highest number since 2020.
Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
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Ukraine says plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy foiled
2 Ukrainian security officers have been detained and accused of treason over an alleged Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Crews race to save construction workers trapped by building collapse
South African rescuers are "actually hearing people through the rubble" after a building collapsed in the city of George.
Woman accused of killing 3 with poisonous mushrooms pleads not guilty
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
Heineken vows nearly $50 million to transform "tired pubs" in U.K.
Heineken said the investment is a demonstration of "confidence in the resilience of the great British local in the face of uncertainty."
Olympic weightlifter killed "defending Ukraine" from Russia, coach says
Ukraine's national weightlifting coach said Oleksandr Pielieshenko "died a hero defending" his country from Russian forces.
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Gayle King gets ready for the Met Gala
Gayle King gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her preparation and journey to the Met Gala.
"Long Island" selected for Oprah Book Club
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The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
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Miss USA suddenly resigns, urges people to prioritize mental health
Miss USA Noelia Voigt said she's stepping down and relinquishing her crown.
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Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Students use "Sidechat" app for protests
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
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.
Microsoft expanding biometric passkey access
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
What is Sidechat? The controversial messaging app, explained
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
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Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Hammerhead flatworm sightings in Canada
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
Ingenuity, NASA's "little 'copter that could" (and did!)
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
Ingenuity: NASA's remarkable Martian helicopter
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
Bumblebee nests are under attack – and it's killing their babies
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
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Woman accused of killing 3 with poisonous mushrooms pleads not guilty
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
Man, 75, admits he killed his wife, says he couldn't afford her care
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
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Jake and Callum Robinson from Australia and American Jack Carter Rhoad were shot in the head, their bodies dumped in a covered well miles away.
Man sitting along highway confesses to woman's 2016 murder
A man has confessed to killing a woman at her apartment near Oklahoma City in 2016. He is being held on a first-degree murder charge.
Abducted baby found alive after 2 women killed, girl injured in New Mexico
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NASA simulation mimics flying into black hole's "point of no return"
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
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Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Planned crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft scrubbed
The planned piloted launch of Boeing's long-delayed Starliner crew ferry ship was called off with less than two hours to go before liftoff.
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After years of delays, Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft with a crew for the first time Monday. The test flight will carry two astronauts to the International Space Station.
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Stormy Daniels to testify in Trump trial
Stormy Daniels expects to be called to testify in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial on Tuesday, sources say. The adult film star received a "hush money" payment in 2016 to buy her silence about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
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Gayle King gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her preparation and journey to the Met Gala.
Israel seizes Gaza side of Rafah crossing
The Israeli military has taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing on Egypt's border after the Netanyahu government rejected an Egyptian-Qatari mediated cease-fire proposal that was approved by Hamas, which included the release of hostages.
Israel claims control of Rafah border in Gaza
Israel claims to have seized control of the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt as its military appears to push ahead with an offensive in Rafah. Despite the development, mediators are still scrambling to negotiate a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.