Jail barred officers of color from guarding Derek Chauvin
Eight Ramsey County corrections officers have filed discrimination charges with the state's Department of Human Rights.
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Eight Ramsey County corrections officers have filed discrimination charges with the state's Department of Human Rights.
Attorney Bonnie Smith said in a press conference Sunday that eight corrections officers were prevented from guarding or even interacting with Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death. The jail said corrections staff immediately expressed concerns and the decision was reversed within 45 minutes. CBSN Minnesota has the details.
As protests against police brutality and racism continue, black police officers are often caught between the crossfires of their racial identity and profession. Jamie Yuccas reports.
A University of Southern California art lecturer, graphic designer and mural artist is behind the "RESIST HATE!" posters at Black Lives Matter protests. Now, he's teamed up with a young aspiring artist to create a mural that honors George Floyd and others killed by police, with the message to vote in November. Jamie Yuccas reports.
People marched to celebrate Juneteenth in cities across the country on Friday. But this year's observance has taken on a heightened urgency, as more Americans demand racial justice in the wake of George Floyd's death. Adriana Diaz reports.
Two of the four ex-officers have now posted bail.
President Trump traveled to Dallas on Thursday to meet with faith leaders, law enforcement officials and small business owners. Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the president's trip.
President Trump backed police and defended a controversial earlier tweet about looting in his first interview since George Floyd's death. The comments came the same day the president said he's finalizing an executive order on police reform. Nikole Killion reports.
Los Angeles Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he believes white CEOs and business leaders should take action against racism and injustice. He also talks about athletes and activism in the wake of George Floyd's death and the restart of the NBA season.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed police reform legislation into law on Friday, more than two weeks after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis sparked a nationwide movement. Rev. Al Sharpton also spoke Friday before Cuomo signed the legislation.
Louisville, Kentucky, has begun the process of terminating one of the three officers involved in the deadly shooting of Breonna Taylor. Mola Lenghi reports.
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.
Keedron Bryant's song about the heartbreaking realities of being a young Black man went viral in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Nancy Korsah started a Facebook group to organize the black business community in the Twin Cities — now she's leading the rebuild.
Nancy Korsah has been instrumental in helping black small business owners in Minneapolis and St. Paul get back on their feet after the civil unrest that followed George Floyd's death at the hands of police.
Former Vice President Joe Biden said he does not support defunding the police, despite calls to defund law enforcement in the wake of George Floyd's murder. CBS News campaign reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN to discuss why Biden is instead focused on police reform.
Lawmakers tackled the issues of police brutality and racism during a hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. They heard from George Floyd's brother, civil rights leaders and law enforcement officials. Skyler Henry and Washington Post reporter Jacqueline Alemany joined CBSN to break down the top politics news of the day.
Minneapolis police chief Medaria Arradondo is speaking candidly for the first time since George Floyd's death, and is vowing transformational change within his department. Arradondo announced Wednesday the department is withdrawing from its contract negotiations with the police union. Jeff Pegues reports.
Americans are currently facing the convergence of a pandemic, economic crisis, and impassioned conversation about race. Elaine Quijano discusses this with CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion; CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns; CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne; and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion, for a special edition of "Red and Blue."
Protest signs from the ongoing demonstrations over George Floyd's death will make their way into the Smithsonian. Curators are collecting posters and memorials from a fence put up last week to block demonstrators from the area outside the White House. Officials say they recognize the historical significance of the moment and are working to capture it from a variety of perspectives.
As lawmakers and activists call for reforms to policing, police unions are standing in the way of many changes. New York Times reporter Noam Scheiber has covered the issue and joined CBSN to discuss how police unions have become such powerful opponents.
As protests over the death of George Floyd continue nationwide, author Wes Moore joins CBSN to discuss the parallels between this case and the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore five years ago. Moore is the author of the new book, "Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City," and CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation.
New York City has seen some of the largest protests around the country following the killing of George Floyd. Jamel Mims, one of the activists behind the protests and an organizer with Refuse Fascism, joined CBSN to talk about the the turnout and goals of the movement.
The president expressed a different view on the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta.
"The entire police function in this country has been built on this model of using force unnecessarily," Professor Angela Davis told "Face the Nation"s Margaret Brennan in an interview
Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers.
As President Trump again voices optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declares itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV met Thursday at the Vatican to discuss the situation in the Middle East and other matters.
The acting attorney general is touting the administration's stepped-up denaturalization efforts.
The storms collapsed hundreds of homes, downed trees and knocked out power lines in multiple counties, officials said.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Police said they have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting Sunday during a party that left one woman dead and 22 other people wounded.
The storms collapsed hundreds of homes, downed trees and knocked out power lines in multiple counties, officials said.
A woman in her 40s was participating in the grueling race and collapsed at a trailhead, officials said.
The Mulchatna caribou herd is expected to begin calving soon, and the babies are particularly susceptible to being eaten by bears or wolves.
Congressional Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers "through intermediaries, financial contributions, or other forms of influence."
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
The new TrumpRx program relies partly on connecting consumers with discount coupons offered by drugmakers. For insured patients, though, using a coupon can prove dicey.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV met Thursday at the Vatican to discuss the situation in the Middle East and other matters.
The acting attorney general is touting the administration's stepped-up denaturalization efforts.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Congressional Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers "through intermediaries, financial contributions, or other forms of influence."
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
The new TrumpRx program relies partly on connecting consumers with discount coupons offered by drugmakers. For insured patients, though, using a coupon can prove dicey.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
A deadly strain of hantavirus broke out aboard a cruise ship for the first time, with more than 150 people on board. With three deaths among eight confirmed cases so far, Dr. Céline Gounder discusses the wider risks.
Investigators are racing to control a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the first ever recorded on a cruise ship. More than 140 people are still on board, including 17 Americans. Tom Hanson reports.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV met Thursday at the Vatican to discuss the situation in the Middle East and other matters.
As President Trump again voices optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declares itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.
Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises. Michael Schneider, Variety's executive editor of TV, joins with more.
CBS News' Anthony Mason is launching a new YouTube show called "Alchemy with Anthony Mason." It's a long-form interview program celebrating artists and the creative process.
In an interview on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," former President Barack Obama had some pointed words about the power of the executive branch.
Actor Nathan Lane, who stars in the play "Death of a Salesman," was nominated for his seventh Tony Award. He spoke to "CBS Mornings" about why it was a lifelong dream for him to star in the play and his personal connection to his character.
If you bought an iPhone recently you may be able to get some of your money back. Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a lawsuit over false advertising. Kelly O'Grady explains who is eligible.
Autonomous cars in California will no longer be immune to traffic tickets once a new law takes effect in July. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other top technology stories of the day.
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.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Meenu Batra, a certified court interpreter for more than 20 years, is speaking out after spending more than six weeks in ICE custody. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
A note apparently written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before his death has been made public. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of an apparent suicide note possibly written by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News has not independently verified the note. Anna Schecter has the latest.
Craig Berry, 53, was found dead on Wednesday of an apparent gunshot wound, the Stewart County Sheriff's Office said.
A woman in Washington state is accused of trying to run over a child on an e-bike. Police say she later attempted to break into a home. The child was not harmed in the incident and the woman is now facing felony charges.
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican. It follows criticism by President Trump of Pope Leo and pushback by the first U.S.-born pontiff. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Tim Kroll, the airport director of the Atlantic City International Airport, joins CBS News with more details on the response to Spirit Airlines shutting down.
Ted Turner, the media entrepreneur who owned TV and sports franchises, created CNN, and skippered yachts in the America's Cup, died on May 6, 2026 at age 87. In this Sept. 30, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, the outspoken Turner – known for his environmental advocacy as well as his politically incorrect views – talked with senior contributor Ted Koppel about how he fulfilled more ambitions than many people could ever dream of; and how, nearing 80, he faced a decline brought about by Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder.
Meenu Batra, a certified court interpreter for more than 20 years, is speaking out after spending more than six weeks in ICE custody. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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