Ifill: Society creates racial narratives
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund president tells 60 Minutes: "Not even when we're dying will they believe us."
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The NAACP Legal Defense Fund president tells 60 Minutes: "Not even when we're dying will they believe us."
George Floyd's killing sparked two weeks of protests that were answered with a military response from the Trump administration. The president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Sherrilyn Ifill, speaks with Bill Whitaker about where the U.S. goes from here.
More than a dozen people are vying to become Minneapolis mayor. With crime on the rise in the city, police reform has taken center stage in the election -- and voters will decide if the police force should be replaced with a public safety agency. CBSN Minnesota political reporter Caroline Cummings joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Greene to discuss the candidates and the questions on the ballot.
The officer involved in a fatal car crash has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
Body camera footage from two of George Floyd's arresting officers shows him sobbing and pleading. This comes more than 11 weeks after Floyd's death, when protests over racial inequality in policing have not disappeared. On average, Black men and women are five times more likely to be apprehended by the police, compared to White people. Too often, those encounters prove to be violent. Michelle Miller reports.
In Minneapolis, a judge released the full bodycam videos from two former officers charged in the death of George Floyd. The footage raises new and troubling questions about how he was treated in custody. Mola Lenghi reports. (Warning: The video is graphic and disturbing.)
Lawyers for two fired Minneapolis police officers are hoping bodycam video can help fill in some of the details surrounding the death of George Floyd. Jeff Pegues reports.
The activist group Showing up for Racial Justice focuses on “calling in” White people to support racial justice and work with Black Lives Matter and other movements. SURJ, a multi-racial group, has 125 chapters, and stresses White people practice anti-racism. Danya Bacchus reports.
George Floyd told officers more than 20 times that he couldn't breathe the night he died, according to transcripts of police bodycam video worn by former Officer Thomas Lane, as he held Floyd's legs while fellow Officer Derek Chauvin held a knee to Floyd's neck.
Following a shooting, the mayor of Seattle ordered police to clear a section of town occupied by groups protesting police brutality. More than 30 people were arrested. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd appeared in court Monday. A trial date has been set for March 2021. Jamie Yuccas reports.
President Trump faces scrutiny over a tweet that appears to promote white supremacy. Nikole Killion has the latest.
The public viewing for Rayshard Brooks took place in Atlanta as mourners lined up to pay their respects. As calls for police reform mount after the killing of Brooks and George Floyd, the apparent use of a chokehold by police in New York has led to another suspension. Jeff Pegues reports.
On CBS This Morning, comedian Jay Pharoah opens up to Gayle King about being stopped by police and the moment an officer kneeled on his neck.
George Floyd's death and the protests that followed have forced Americans to confront some uncomfortable truths. Kris Van Cleave reports on a chance encounter between strangers that might give us a clue on how to turn conversation into action.
Minnesota's governor unveiled a package of police reforms Thursday, including limits to the use of force as well as changes to the way police are trained and prosecuted. Jeff Pegues has the details.
Senate holds hearing on police reforms; Virginia Rep. Riggleman loses Republican primary.
George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, went before a congressional committee on police brutality and delivered an emotional opening statement advocating for reform. Former Bernie Sanders National Press Secretary Briahna Joy Gray joins the CBSN special, "Red & Blue: State of Our Union," to discuss police reform and what next steps look like to enact such changes.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the former head of the Chicago Police Board, is spearheading an initiative among mayors to devise a set of guidelines to address police violence and patterns of racial discrimination. In an interview with Elaine Quijano for the CBSN special, "Red & Blue: State of Our Union," Lightfoot said "we've got to be bold" when it comes to police reform.
The handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the resulting economic downturn and questions of police reform will undoubtedly play a role in the upcoming presidential election. CBS News Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto joins the CBSN special, "Red & Blue: State of Our Union," to break down some of the polling around these issues.
The White House is currently weighing police reform legislation. Meanwhile, Joe Biden is resisting calls from protesters to defund the police, but is proposing reforms. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News political contributor Joel Payne and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion join the CBSN special, "Red & Blue: State of Our Union," to discuss the latest news.
People have protested across the country following the death of George Floyd — and in Boston, one demonstration drew thousands. Monica Cannon-Grant, founder and CEO of Violence in Boston, organized that protest and joined CBSN's “Red & Blue” with more.
George Floyd's death and the protests that followed have forced Americans to confront some uncomfortable truths. Kris Van Cleave reports on a chance encounter between strangers that might give us a clue on how to turn conversation into action.
Under pressure by protesters demanding radical reform, the Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo vowed change is coming. He said the department would withdraw from contract negotiations with the police union to reform the use of force and disciplinary procedures on police officers. Jeff Pegues reports.
Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, pleaded with Congress on Wednesday, to act and deliver justice for victims of police brutality. His testimony came as part of the Justice in Policing Act that House Democrats hope to pass in the next two weeks. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as at least 3 U.S. forces are killed and dozens wounded in the escalating conflict.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, most of whom have returned to duty, U.S. officials said.
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
About four in 10 workers aren't even aware they pay fees on their 401(k)s, research has found. Here's what to know.
A severe labor shortage is set to emerge over the next decade amid a wave of baby boomer retirements and a shrinking younger workforce.
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.
The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports.
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials said.
The death of a Moroccan man as he was detained by Italian police in Bologna has sparked anger and a formal investigation.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the U.K., where they face rape and sex trafficking charges.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to temporarily block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger from happening. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News.
"The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries, pulled in more than $260 million worldwide over the weekend.
Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan talks about his latest movie, "The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries. He tells "CBS Mornings" about what it was like working with the star-studded cast and challenges faced when creating the film.
"The Odyssey" raked in more than $264 million worldwide over the weekend. A majority of ticket buyers cited director Christopher Nolan as their primary reason for seeing the movie, according to PostTrack, a film industry research service. Adriana Diaz reports.
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An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
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.
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in court in Miami on Monday as they fight an extradition request from the UK over new sex crime-related charges. Cristian Benavides reports from Miami.
Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared before a judge in Miami on Monday as British prosecutors seek extradition of the pair to face dozens of sex-related charges. Cristian Benavides has more.
U.S. Army veteran Andrew Arrabaca, 43, is in custody Monday after allegedly setting off fireworks and igniting a fire outside a federal building in New York City on Monday. Tom Hanson reports.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Tropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday and strengthened early Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest on the storm's path.
Almost 100 U.S. service members have been injured, with most returning to duty, in Iranian strikes in the Middle East this month, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told CBS News. It comes as the Iran war continues to escalate. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Severe weather slams much of the U.S. as Tropical Storm Bertha forms in the Gulf. Plus, a heavily armed Army veteran starts a fire at a federal building in New York City. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.
Dating has become another casualty of inflation. A new study finds millennials spend an average of $252 per date and Gen Z spends $205. Meanwhile, half of singles say they're going on fewer dates or choosing cheaper activities. Plus, a 30-year-old single woman is daunted by the exorbitant cost of freezing her eggs, and TikTok investor Raoul Pal dismisses the S&P 500's 11% average annual return in favor of investing in bitcoin.