Teen who recorded George Floyd's death: "I'm not who I used to be"
"Everyone talks about the girl who recorded George Floyd's death, but to actually be her is a different story," she wrote.
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"Everyone talks about the girl who recorded George Floyd's death, but to actually be her is a different story," she wrote.
Tuesday marks one year since George Floyd was killed by former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin. His death sparked worldwide protests over police brutality and racial injustice. President Biden had hoped to mark the day by signing a police reform bill, but lawmakers continue to negotiate the terms of the legislation. David Johns, the executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, discusses the progress made toward racial equality since Floyd's death and what police reform will mean for the country.
A celebration of George Floyd's life was held in downtown Minneapolis to mark one year since he was killed by police. Mike Max from CBS station WCCO spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the community reflecting on Floyd's death and the racial reckoning it sparked.
Bianca Austin, the aunt of Breonna Taylor, spoke at a memorial event for George Floyd on the one-year anniversary of his death in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Watch a portion of her remarks.
Attorney Ben Crump and members of George Floyd's family spoke to the media outside the White House after meeting with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the one-year anniversary of Floyd's death. They are pushing for passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Watch their remarks.
Members of George Floyd's family met with President Biden, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Representative Karen Bass on Tuesday.
The event caps days of marches, rallies and panel discussions to mark a year since Floyd was killed by police.
One year since George Floyd was killed when a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for over 9 minutes, national police reform legislation is still tied up in negotiations in Congress. CBS News' Jeff Pegues reports from Minneapolis, and CBS News contributor Antjuan Seawright spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the challenges to changing the system.
George Floyd's death one year ago today reignited the Black Lives Matter movement around the country. Marc Lamont Hill, a professor at Temple University, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are meeting with family members of George Floyd today as the U.S. marks one year since his murder. This comes as Congress struggles to pass significant police reform legislation. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who has represented the Floyd family, joins CBSN to discuss.
Today marks one year since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, sparking protests nationwide. CBS News' Jeff Pegues reports on the ongoing push for police reform, and Paul Smith, the director of reconciliation at the National Network at John Jay College, joined CBSN with a look at what has changed a year later.
In Minneapolis, the intersection where George Floyd spent his final moments has been transformed from a bustling corner to a place of reflection.
"I think he did a good thing by putting a deadline out there, trying to motivate more momentum, but he understands what's important here is to get a landmark bill done," Booker said Tuesday.
President Biden will meet with members of George Floyd's family Tuesday, one year after his death. The meeting comes as members of Congress struggle to agree on a police reform bill. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss that and other issues on Mr. Biden's agenda.
After George Floyd's murder in 2020, billions of dollars were raised in the fight against racism. Jericka Duncan looks into the impact that money had and if that level of fundraising sustained year-long.
One year after George Floyd was murdered while being arrested in Minneapolis, his family will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House. Floyd family attorney L. Chris Stewart joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM" to talk about his clients' private meeting with the president, and the larger issue of police reform legislation.
Democratic Senator Cory Booker joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his latest negotiations on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act one year since his death.
"If they would have passed bills before this, my son would have been here right now," the mother of Daunte Wright said Monday.
Congressional negotiators will miss May 25 deadline but say deal could happen in "weeks."
Tuesday, May 25 will mark one year since George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police. President Biden is set to meet with members of the Floyd family as Congress continues negotiations on police reform legislation. The Brookings Institution Rubenstein fellow Rashawn Ray joined "CBSN AM" to discuss key components of the bill.
President Biden continues to push for police reform legislation in Congress and will meet with the Floyd family tomorrow on the one year mark of George Floyd's death. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
Civil rights leaders, activists and the family of George Floyd and others slain by law enforcement called for police reform efforts Sunday at a rally in Minneapolis ahead of the one-year anniversary of Floyd's murder. George Floyd's sister, Bridgett Floyd, said their lives changed "within the blink of an eye, and I still don't know why." Watch her speech.
"Something changed here in Minneapolis, May 25, 2020, that galvanized people all across America," said attorney Ben Crump at a rally Sunday.
Keith Plessy and Phoebe Ferguson are the descendants of two people who changed American history.
The president will meet with the family of George Floyd on Tuesday, the first anniversary of his death.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Several days of powerful storms walloped northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000.
The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump began the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C, with a slow lap around the course.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
The new head of Iran's supreme national security council issued the warning to countries who join the U.S.'s economic war on Tehran.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Byron Donalds and Seth Moulton join Margaret Brennan.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Byron Donalds and Seth Moulton join Margaret Brennan.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
This year, emergency room visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how residents of Martha Vineyard are addressing an epidemic of Alpha-gal, and talks with experts about how best to avoid tick bites.
Hosted by Steve Hartman. Featured: The explosion of tick bites and Alpha-gal syndrome; singer Kenny Chesney; botanist and bestselling author Robin Wall Kimmerer; origami artist Robert Lang; one artist's very quirky home; an iconic photo of Harlem jazz legends; and a retirement home for musicians in Milan.
Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades.
Alayna Riozzi-Bodine was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma the summer before her senior year of high school.
The following is the transcript of the interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who is on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthCare, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Byron Donalds, Republican of Florida and candidate for Florida governor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat of Massachusetts and Senate primary candidate, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is author of the New York Times bestsellers "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "The Serviceberry" – books that advocate for living and working in collaboration with the Earth. She talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about the importance of respecting both Western scientific knowledge and Indigenous knowledge, planting trees, and sharing the gifts of nature.
In his recent memoir, "Heart Life Music," Kenny Chesney describes his life's journey, from Knoxville, Tenn., to No Shoes Nation and beyond. Chesney sits down with Lee Cowan in the Florida Keys, where the country superstar is just another laid-back local, to talk about family, touring, and how he recovered from a 2009 concert which he describes as "hitting a wall." [Originally broadcast Oct. 26, 2025.]
Opera great Giuseppe Verdi, one of history's most successful composers, used his fortune to create a retirement home for professional musicians "not favored by fortune." Residents of Casa Verdi in Milan not only share their lifetimes of artistry, they also provide master classes to young musicians. Chris Livesay reports.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actress Hayden Panettiere, star of "Nashville" and "Heroes."
Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
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.
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
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.
A trail of clues — including an oil leak, security video and data from a truck's onboard computer — lead S.C. investigators to a jealous man suspected of running down a romantic rival.
A Houston Uber driver found himself involved in police activity after two officers jumped into his vehicle in pursuit of a suspect. Lana Zak has the story.
Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence are staying in place after a Texas judge denied his request for a new trial.
A landmark trial which accuses tech giant Meta of harming children through addictive social media products is underway in Oakland. Kenny Choi has the details.
The Economic Policy Institute estimates that workers lose more than $50 billion a year to wage theft. New York City is cracking down on the crime and other abuses of low-income workers.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
For generations of drivers, getting behind the wheel meant you had to be able to use a stick shift. Now, new data shows that manual-transmission cars have all but disappeared. But some are keeping the driving skill alive. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn goes on a ride.
A new generation isn't just picking up a needle and thread; they're stitching an entirely new way of life. Itay Hod has the story from California.
The last of more than 2,000 beagles from a Wisconsin facility that bred them for medical research have been rescued. Adam Yamaguchi accompanied them on their journey to freedom.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia plans to draft 300,000 more troops into the fight as the invasion drags on. On Sunday, waves of Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's economy, hitting a massive retail warehouse outside of Moscow. Holly Williams reports.
The escalating trade war with Canada has ruptured a once-close and durable alliance. It will soon have people on both sides of the border paying up. Jarred Hill has more details from New York.