Trump calls George Floyd's death a "terrible thing"
The president said he did not know the history behind his statement that "looting leads to shooting."
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George Floyd protests spread across the U.S.
The killing of George Floyd and other black men at the hands of police has protestors taking to the streets nationwide. Demonstrations have largely been peaceful, but at least one state saw deadly violence. Adriana Diaz reports.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump says he spoke to George Floyd's family
Amid ongoing protests in Minneapolis, President Trump said Friday afternoon that "it's very important that we have peaceful protesters and support the rights for peaceful protesters."
Val Demings says Trump continues to demonstrate he is "unfit"
Demings, who served as the former police chief in Orlando, said that if the president "wants to bring America together, then talk about what justice looks like."
Minnesota governor says black community "hurting beyond words"
Fires, looting and violence stemmed from outrage over the death of George Floyd
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Family lawyer says no charges is "like they're killing George all over again"
Floyd family attorney Ben Crump said that he and the family of George Floyd will call on Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to take up Floyd's case.
Taylor Swift takes aim at Trump in powerful tweet
"After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence?" she tweeted.
Biden refers to George Floyd's death as an "open wound"
On Friday, Biden said, "This is "no time for incendiary tweets."
Twitter flags Trump's "shooting" tweet for glorifying violence
His tough talk in a tweet on the Minneapolis unrest was quickly rebuked. So was one on Minneapolis' mayor.
Minneapolis police arrest CNN crew on live television
A CNN reporting team on the ground in Minneapolis was arrested on live television while covering the protests.
Obama on George Floyd: "This shouldn't be 'normal' in 2020"
Protests have erupted in Minneapolis after the death of an unarmed black man in police custody.
Timberwolves asst. coach on Floyd's death
Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Kevin Burleson has strong ties to Minneapolis. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how George Floyd's death is impacting the community.
12-year-old's heartbreaking song goes viral
"I'm a young black man, doing all that I can to stand...I just want to live," gospel singer Keedron Bryant sings.
Transcript of 911 call on George Floyd released
Floyd, 46, died after a police officer kept his knee on his neck for several minutes while he cried out that he couldn't breathe.
Minneapolis mayor makes emotional call for peace
Mayor Jacob Frey held back tears as he called for calm in the wake of violent protests over George Floyd's police death.
Lawyer Ben Crump on George Floyd's death
Floyd family attorney Ben Crump joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss George Floyd's death and possible charges for the four officers involved. He also weighs in on protests and riots in Minneapolis and across the nation.
Protests continue over George Floyd's death
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison discusses the death of George Floyd following his arrest by Minneapolis police, and the third night of protests in the city.
Minneapolis police precinct set ablaze as protests rage on
The third precinct is in smoldering remains after protesters descended on the building, fanning flames and breaking windows.
Police precinct torched as protests rage in Minneapolis
The Minnesota National Guard was activated and sent 500 soldiers to the Minneapolis twin city of St. Paul and surrounding communities to help control the situation.
Minneapolis police station on fire
Minneapolis is in the middle of a third night of unrest in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, with protesters apparently taking over the police department's 3rd Precinct building late Thursday. CBS Minnesota has the latest.
Minneapolis police chief apologizes to George Floyd's family
"I am absolutely sorry for the pain, the devastation and trauma that Mr. Floyd's death has left on his family," Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said.
House Dems ask Justice Dept to investigate George Floyd case
Democrats are asking the Justice Department to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery.
Protests over George Floyd's death intensify
The second night of protests erupted in Minneapolis on Wednesday, as new body camera video was released from one of the officers who arrested George Floyd. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Rev. Al Sharpton speaks about George Floyd's death
Rev. Al Sharpton and Eric Garner's mother, Gwen Carr, spoke Thursday about George Floyd, an unarmed black man who lost consciousness while a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee against his neck for several minutes. Watch their remarks here.
Cruise ship stricken by hantavirus reaches Canary Islands before planned evacuations
Health officials will begin the complex process of evacuating the passengers and most of the crew, and repatriating them to their respective countries.
Audio captures moment Frontier plane fatally struck pedestrian
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
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U.S. awaits Iran's response on peace deal as month-long ceasefire holds
President Trump said Saturday he "expects to hear very soon" from the Iranians.
Watch our full interview with Spencer Pratt
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
Putin says Ukrainian conflict nearing end amid Victory Day celebrations
The Victory Day celebrations didn't include a show of heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.
Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's rule
Péter Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month.
Kristin Smart search concludes in Northern California with no remains found
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office has concluded its latest search connected to the disappearance of Kristin Smart, but officials say her remains were not recovered.
11 hospitalized in possible Miami boat explosion, officials say
Several people were hurt after a possible boat explosion Saturday near the Haulover Sandbar in Miami, Florida.
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
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How did a wealthy widow wind up dead below a staircase in her mansion?
Beverly Hills detectives responding to the death of 67-year-old Violet Yacobi — who was found on the marble floor below a staircase in her mansion — suspected foul play and her dentist son, and wondered if the family fortune was a motive for murder.
Watch our full interview with Spencer Pratt
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
Bobby Cox, longtime Braves manager, dies at 84
Cox managed the Braves for 25 seasons, winning the World Series in 1995.
Audio captures moment Frontier plane fatally struck pedestrian
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
Pedestrian fatally struck by Frontier plane departing Denver for LA
A pedestrian was hit by a Frontier airplane departing Denver for LA late Friday night, the airport and airline confirmed.
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Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View"
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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Watch our full interview with Spencer Pratt
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new House primary as state pushes to redistrict
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
Trump announces prisoner swap in 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
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Cruise ship stricken by hantavirus reaches Canary Islands before planned evacuations
Health officials will begin the complex process of evacuating the passengers and most of the crew, and repatriating them to their respective countries.
Hantavirus cruise passengers to be evacuated
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
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Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
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Cruise ship stricken by hantavirus reaches Canary Islands before planned evacuations
Health officials will begin the complex process of evacuating the passengers and most of the crew, and repatriating them to their respective countries.
Putin says Ukrainian conflict nearing end amid Victory Day celebrations
The Victory Day celebrations didn't include a show of heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.
Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's rule
Péter Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
U.K.'s Starmer faces calls to resign after disastrous local elections
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Saturday to revive the Labour Party after a disastrous set of local and regional elections.
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Behind the scenes of Met Gala glam
Adriana Diaz goes behind the scenes with her prep ahead of this year's Met Gala.
Hiss Golden Messenger performs "Who You Gonna Run To?"
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "Who You Gonna Run To?"
Hiss Golden Messenger performs "Last Orders"
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "Last Orders."
Hiss Golden Messenger performs "In the Middle of It"
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "In the Middle of It."
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A Frontier plane struck a pedestrian on the runway in Denver before takeoff. Meanwhile, the cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak is set to evacuate passengers on Spain's Canary Islands.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Beverly Hills 911
Beverly Hills detectives try to figure out how a widow ended up dead below a staircase in her mansion. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
How did a wealthy widow wind up dead below a staircase in her mansion?
Beverly Hills detectives responding to the death of 67-year-old Violet Yacobi — who was found on the marble floor below a staircase in her mansion — suspected foul play and her dentist son, and wondered if the family fortune was a motive for murder.
Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News finds security gaps at Hilton Hotel
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
DOJ yet to authenticate possible Epstein note
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
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.
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Beverly Hills 911
Beverly Hills detectives try to figure out how a widow ended up dead below a staircase in her mansion. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Chicago 5th graders carry out Pope's mission
This week, Pope Leo XIV marked one year since his historic election, from a low-profile priest from Chicago to one of the most recognizable people on the planet. Noel Brennan visited some of his biggest supporters.
Jellyfish-like fish washing up on beaches
Scientists have been stunned this week by hundreds of thousands of sea creatures washing up along the West Coast. Carter Evans reports.
Bobby Cox dies at 84
Hall of Fame baseball manager Bobby Cox has died at 84 years old. His teams won five National League pennants and the World Series in 1995.
Trump oversees landmark overhauls during war
President Trump is overseeing an overhaul of some of D.C.'s most treasured landmarks and this week, shot back when asked why he'd focus on these projects during a war. Aaron Navarro reports.