Union head blames anti-police rhetoric after cop stabbed in neck
Officer on anti-looting patrol ambushed, stabbed in neck in Brooklyn; 2 other cops shot in hand, suspect also shot in struggle that ensued.
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Officer on anti-looting patrol ambushed, stabbed in neck in Brooklyn; 2 other cops shot in hand, suspect also shot in struggle that ensued.
The protests were mostly peaceful for a second straight day. All four officers at the scene of Floyd's death now face charges.
Children's books on how to talk to kids about race are some of the highest reads on the lists.
Every former living president has now issued a statement on the death of George Floyd. New charges against the officers involved in the incident which led to his death were also filed Wednesday. CBS News' Natalie Brand, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Public health officials are concerned that many demonstrators' failure to heed precautions and other factors will fuel new transmissions.
The nation's capital saw heightened security as protesters demanded justice for George Floyd. Three other officers were charged in his death, and charges were upgraded for a fourth. Meanwhile, current and former top White House officials spoke against how President Trump is handling the protests. Natalie Brand joins CBSN with the latest.
All four of the former Minneapolis police officers involved in the arrest of George Floyd are now facing charges in his death, as protests carry on nationwide. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN from Minneapolis with more on how the news was received there.
The charges against ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on George Floyd's neck as he begged for air, have been elevated to second-degree murder, and the three other officers at the scene are now charged with aiding and abetting. CBSN's Elaine Quijano spoke about the charges with Michele Rayner-Goolsby, the founder and principal attorney of Civil Liberty Law, who also works with Ben Crump Law, the law firm representing Floyd's family.
In the aftermath of George Floyd's death and with Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the country, attorney Catherine Ayeni explains why it is so painful when white people don't acknowledge the black community's pain.
In the aftermath of George Floyd's death and with Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the country, media personality Rachel Lindsay explains why it's so important for white social media users to take a stand, adding that fear is no longer an excuse for silence.
In the aftermath of George Floyd's death and with Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the country, Broadway actor Jelani Alladin explains why it is so painful when white social media users' feeds suddenly go silent.
Ryan Staples is among the young people looking to make change amid the protests over the police killing of George Floyd.
Former President Barack Obama spoke in a virtual town hall Wednesday about the recent protests over the police killing of George Floyd. He says young people have the power and talent to make change. Watch his remarks here.
LA Pride — initially canceled due to the coronavirus — is returning as a George Floyd protest.
The Washington Post has created a video timeline that sheds light on the events surrounding George Floyd's death. Dalton Bennett, an investigative reporter for The Post, joined CBSN to discuss what it reveals.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday that former police officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd's death, and three other officers are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder. Watch Ellison's remarks here.
Esper's comments contradicted President Trump, who threatened to deploy the military to quell protests on Monday.
New York City's curfew started at 8 p.m. Tuesday
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo noted Wednesday that New York is in its 95th day of the coronavirus pandemic and 10th day of protests after George Floyd's death in police custody in Minneapolis. Cuomo urged residents to take precautions while protesting amid the outbreak. Watch his comments here.
Jakes urged people to be "vigilant" amid the health, economic and sociological crises.
Bad actors have taken advantage of protests over the death of George Floyd, sometimes provoking violence or spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation on social media. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more.
A nightly curfew starting at 8 p.m. will be in effect the rest of the week.
Amnesty International is concerned about officers responding with tear gas, rubber bullets and other forceful tactics during demonstrations across the country. Ernest Coverson, Amnesty International's End Gun Violence campaign manager, joins CBSN to discuss the responsibility of law enforcement during protests and how protesters can stay safe.
Protests from New Zealand to Paris over George Floyd's death are not simply being held in solidarity with U.S. demonstrators. As CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports, the case has reignited rage against racial injustices in communities across the globe.
"These problems did not start in the 2000s. They have been around and forever," former president of the Los Angeles Police Commission told CBS News' Jeff Pegues.