Cop says Chauvin's actions "totally unnecessary"
A top Minneapolis police officer was highly critical of Derek Chauvin's use of force during George Floyd's arrest. Jamie Yuccas has the latest on the trial.
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Police lieutenant says force used against George Floyd was "uncalled for"
Minneapolis Police Lieutenant Rick Zimmerman testified a knee to the neck can "absolutely" be considered deadly force.
Police lieutenant testifies in Chauvin trial
On Day 5 of the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, Lieutenant Richard Zimmerman testified that Chauvin putting his knee on George Floyd's neck was "uncalled for." Tom Hanson has more on CBSN.
First week of Derek Chauvin trial
Police supervisors testified Friday in Derek Chauvin's murder trial, focusing on the use of force against George Floyd. Judith Browne Dianis, the executive director of the Advancement Project National Office, joined CBSN with more on the impacts this trial could have.
Lieutenant: Force against Floyd "uncalled for"
Minneapolis Police Lieutenant Richard Zimmerman testified in the Derek Chauvin trial Thursday that officers had no reason to feel they were in danger from George Floyd.
Issues in Chauvin trial go "far beyond Minneapolis," official says
"Every single city, you know, some big cities, some small cities like Ferguson, have experienced what we're experiencing emotionally here in Minneapolis," City Council Member Jeremiah Ellison said.
Jeremiah Ellison on Chauvin trial
Only on "CBS This Morning" Minneapolis City Council Member Jeremiah Ellison shares his reactions to the first week of the Derek Chauvin trial and his work to heal the community.
Minneapolis residents react to Chauvin trial
The Derek Chauvin trial has brought back a flood of emotions for those watching around the country and the world. More than ten months after his death, CBS News spoke to people in Minneapolis to find out how the trial is affecting them as they watch it unfold.
Legal analyst on Derek Chauvin trial
Legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the emotional first week of the trial of Derek Chauvin, who was charged with killing George Floyd last summer in Minneapolis - plus what to watch for as the trial continues next week.
NAACP president says "criminal justice system is on trial" with Chauvin
NAACP President Derrick Johnson spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.
Analyzing the impact of Derek Chauvin's trial
The outcome of Derek Chauvin's trial will have a large impact on Minneapolis and the country. Minnesota activists say the only justice for George Floyd is a guilty verdict. Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights lawyer, joins CBSN to explain the gravity of the verdict.
Derek Chauvin trial day 4 analysis
In day four of testimony in the trail of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis Police Department supervising sergeant told jurors he thinks officers should have stopped restraining George Floyd sooner, and paramedics detail efforts they took to save Floyd's life. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas has the latest, then Kim Wehle, a professor at University of Baltimore Law School, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her analysis of Thursday's proceedings, including testimony from Floyd's girlfriend.
New video emerges in Derek Chauvin trial
The prosecution played dramatic, never-before-seen video of the ambulance team arriving to save George Floyd's life during the trial of Derek Chauvin on Thursday. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Police supervisor testifies Chauvin "could have ended" restraint
The shift supervisor for the fired Minneapolis police officers took the stand Thursday. The jury also heard from paramedics and George Floyd's girlfriend.
Chauvin case could change police accountability
Testimony continued for the fourth day in the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin as witnesses offered often emotional testimony on the death of George Floyd. Alan Jenkins, a professor of practice at Harvard Law School, joins CBSN with more on how this case could change accountability for police officers.
Takeaways from Day 3 of Derek Chauvin trial
Videos showing the moments leading up to George Floyd's death are playing a key role in the first days of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin's murder trial. Attorney Paul Batista joined CBSN to break down the testimony so far.
George Floyd's girlfriend testifies
Courteney Batya Ross, who was George Floyd's girlfriend before his death, testified at the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. She said she and Floyd had both struggled with opioid addiction. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have details.
Witness sobs watching video of Floyd struggling with officers
Charles McMillian cried as he testified that he felt "helpless." Earlier, a store clerk took the stand in the Derek Chauvin trial.
Bodycam footage shown in Derek Chauvin's murder trial
On day three of the Derek Chauvin murder trial, prosecutors showed jurors video from several police body cameras worn by officers during their encounter with George Floyd. As CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports, jurors also heard testimony from the store clerk who took a fake $20 bill from Floyd, which police were called to investigate. Jessica Levinson, CBS News legal contributor, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the prosecution's strategy and how the defense might respond.
Witnesses, video detail George Floyd's final hours
The jury in Derek Chauvin's trial saw shocking police bodycam video of officers struggling with George Floyd before his death. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Witness sobs watching George Floyd video
Bystander Charles McMillian broke down on the witness stand Wednesday as he testified in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. McMillian sobbed as prosecutors played police body camera video showing officers attempting to force Floyd inside a police car.
Legal analyst on Day 2 of Chauvin trial
The second day of the Derek Chauvin trial featured testimony from witnesses who described what they saw as the former police officer kept his knee pinned on George Floyd's neck. An off-duty firefighter said she was blocked from helping Floyd. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Emotional testimony in Chauvin trial
In the second day of the Derek Chauvin trial, the court heard emotional testimony from witnesses who were on scene during George Floyd's fatal arrest. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN AM with a recap of the latest developments and a look ahead.
Clerk testifies on Day 3 of Chauvin trial
The Cup Foods clerk who took a fake bill from George Floyd before his fatal arrest took the stand Wednesday in Derek Chauvin's murder trial. CBS News' Michael George reports from Minneapolis and Margaret Bull Kovera, a presidential scholar and professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins CBSN with her insights on the trial so far.
Takeaways from Day 2 of Derek Chauvin trial
Bystanders who watched George Floyd's fatal encounter with Minneapolis police testified during the second day of former officer Derek Chauvin's murder trial. CBS News legal expert and analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to break down the prosecution and defense strategies.
FBI releases first description of suspect in Nancy Guthrie case, increases reward
Authorities on Thursday released the first physical description of a male suspect wanted in connection with the Arizona disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
Partial shutdown looms after Senate fails to advance DHS funding
The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, paving the way for another partial government shutdown without a last-minute breakthrough.
Another U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, adding a second aircraft carrier to the region as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.
Fresh crew takes off on flight to International Space Station
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
Ruemmler resigning as Goldman Sachs' general counsel after appearing in Epstein files
Kathryn Ruemmler served as White House counsel under former President Barack Obama.
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Gisèle Pelicot recounts ex-husband's "unthinkable" crimes in first U.S. TV interview
In a conversation to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Feb. 15, Gisèle Pelicot discusses how she has moved on in her life after testifying against her ex-husband in a notorious mass rape trial in France.
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
Two people are dead and another wounded after a shooting in a South Carolina State University residential complex, the school says.
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CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
Two people are dead and another is wounded after a shooting in a South Carolina State University residential complex, the school says.
Ruemmler resigning as Goldman Sachs' general counsel after appearing in Epstein files
Kathryn Ruemmler served as White House counsel under former President Barack Obama.
CBP officer allegedly harbored unauthorized immigrant who was also his girlfriend and niece
The Justice Department alleges that CBP officer and supervisor Andres Wilkinson had been living in Laredo, Texas, with a woman who had overstayed her visa and is now in the U.S. illegally.
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CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
Sex workers in Nevada fighting to become first in U.S. to unionize
Nevada is the only state where people can legally purchase sex, and now sex workers at one of the state's oldest brothels, Sheri's Ranch, are fighting to become the first in the U.S. to unionize.
At 87, he can't afford his rent without a roommate. He's far from alone.
More than 1 million Americans over 65 lived with roommates they aren't related to in 2024 — a 16% increase from 2019.
Americans paid nearly 90% of Trump's 2025 tariffs, new analysis found
Americans, not foreign exporters, shouldered nearly the costs from the Trump administration's tariffs last year, according to the New York Fed.
Trump admin moves to end "universally hated" start/stop feature for cars
The EPA said it will end credits for the start/stop feature, which shuts off gas engines when cars are idle to save fuel.
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Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Another U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, adding a second aircraft carrier to the region as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.
Ruemmler resigning as Goldman Sachs' general counsel after appearing in Epstein files
Kathryn Ruemmler served as White House counsel under former President Barack Obama.
Gov. Moore dismisses Trump's "not worthy" snub: "I will bow down to no one"
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore shrugged off President Trump's claim that he was "not worthy" to attend an annual White House dinner, telling CBS News Mr. Trump does "not determine my worthiness."
CBP officer allegedly harbored unauthorized immigrant who was also his girlfriend and niece
The Justice Department alleges that CBP officer and supervisor Andres Wilkinson had been living in Laredo, Texas, with a woman who had overstayed her visa and is now in the U.S. illegally.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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Top U.K. court rules terror designation of pro-Palestinian group unlawful
Britain's High Court says the government's decision to designate the Palestine Action protest group a terrorist organization was "disproportionate."
U.S. men's hockey team cruises to 5-1 win over Latvia
In the easy win, Brock Nelson scored twice for the U.S., four players had two assists apiece and there was production up and down the lineup.
Madison Chock says ice dance judges should "be vetted and reviewed"
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
American Chloe Kim wins silver in women's halfpipe, misses Olympic three-peat
Chloe Kim has fallen short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals.
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Gisèle Pelicot recounts ex-husband's "unthinkable" crimes in first U.S. TV interview
In a conversation to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Feb. 15, Gisèle Pelicot discusses how she has moved on in her life after testifying against her ex-husband in a notorious mass rape trial in France.
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Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
James Van Der Beek dies after cancer battle
James Van Der Beek, known for starring in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the beloved actor's career.
"Dawson's Creek" co-stars remember James Van Der Beek: "One in a billion"
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
Looking back at James Van Der Beek's life
James Van Der Beek, the star of teen classics like "Varsity Blues" and "Dawson's Creek," has died at the age of 48. His wife posted about his death on Instagram on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
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FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance 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.
How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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New details from FBI on Guthrie case
The FBI provided new details on a suspect in Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping case. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
New details about Nancy Guthrie case suspect
The FBI released details about the person they are now calling a suspect in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
Two people are dead and another is wounded after a shooting in a South Carolina State University residential complex, the school says.
FBI shares photos of backpack in Guthrie case
The FBI on Thursday shared photos of a backpack and new details about a masked man seen on Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
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SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
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New details from FBI on Guthrie case
The FBI provided new details on a suspect in Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping case. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Chloe Kim claims silver at Winter Games
U.S. snowboarder Chloe Kim won silver after competing on the halfpipe with a dislocated shoulder on Thursday. Meanwhile, gold medalist Breezy Johnson got engaged after crashing out in the women's Super-G race. Seth Doane reports.
Measles cases confirmed in 21 states in 2026
Measles is spreading across the U.S. at its fastest rate in a generation with 21 U.S. states having confirmed cases. At Ave Maria University near Naples, Florida, the outbreak climbed to nearly 60 cases this week. Cristian Benavides reports.
Crew headed to International Space Station
A relief crew of four astronauts is headed to the International Space Station after a medical evacuation forced the previous crew back to Earth. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
Trump's EPA repeals "endangerment finding"
The Trump administration has repealed what's known as the "endangerment finding" in a major blow to efforts to fight climate change. It provides a scientific basis for the government to control how gases like carbon dioxide and methane are emitted into the atmosphere and is the foundation for major climate policies. Environmental groups say they're already preparing legal challenges.