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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Sherrilyn Ifill: The 60 Minutes Interview
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.
Voters to decide future of Minneapolis police
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.
Minneapolis cop charged in car crash that killed Leneal Frazier
The officer involved in a fatal car crash has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
Data shows troubling racial gap in policing
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.
New bodycam videos released in George Floyd's death
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.)
New bodycam footage reveals George Floyd's last words
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.
Activists stress anti-racism among White people
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.
Transcripts of police bodycam video released in George Floyd's arrest
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.
Seattle police clear occupied protest area
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.
Ex-officers charged in Floyd death appear in court
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.
Trump under fire for sharing racist video
President Trump faces scrutiny over a tweet that appears to promote white supremacy. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Mourners pay respect to Rayshard Brooks
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.
Jay Pharoah on being stopped by police
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.
Black flight attendant and white CEO share meaningful conversation
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 sweeping police reform plan
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.
6/16/20: Red and Blue
Senate holds hearing on police reforms; Virginia Rep. Riggleman loses Republican primary.
Ex-Bernie Sanders press secretary on police reform
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 on police reform
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.
Polling the big questions of the 2020 race
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.
State of the union as Americans face crisis
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.
Activist draws thousands to Boston protest
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.
Black flight attendant and white CEO share meaningful conversation
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.
Minneapolis police chief takes on union
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.
George Floyd's brother testifies on Capitol Hill
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.
U.S. official says talks will resume after Iran threatens to walk away
Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on Sunday after the U.S. and Iran traded attacks earlier over the weekend.
Videos show U.S. rescue team pull mother, baby from rubble in Venezuela
Hundreds of U.S. search and rescue workers are on the ground in Venezuela after deadly quakes struck the South American nation.
Dangerous heat wave impacting large swathes of the U.S. this week
A heat wave will blast a large swath of the U.S. this week. The National Weather Service says temperatures will feel hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
Kaine says guardrails on Pentagon firings could see bipartisan support
Sen. Tim Kaine said guardrails on Pentagon firings could see bipartisan support in Congress, following a string of high-level officers exiting the military during the second Trump administration.
5 nursing students among 11 killed in French skydiving plane crash
Mayor Mathieu Klein said the victims "died in full view of their loved ones, who were preparing to film the tandem skydives."
3 firefighters killed, 2 injured fighting wildfires near Colorado-Utah border
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service said the firefighters had been part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires near the Colorado-Utah border.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Mass graves of dog remains found at Northern California animal rescue
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office said they found 600 dog collars in an area where they suspect dozens of dogs were killed.
Britain's Princess Kate climbs 3 mountains in 24 hours for charity
The challenge was undertaken to raise awareness for a charity she has been involved with since her own cancer treatment.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 28, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine join Margaret Brennan.
Dangerous heat wave impacting large swathes of the U.S. this week
A heat wave will blast a large swath of the U.S. this week. The National Weather Service says temperatures will feel hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
Alan Jackson gives emotional farewell concert
Five years ago, Alan Jackson shared that he has a degenerative nerve condition that affects his balance called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which he was first diagnosed with a decade prior.
Kaine says guardrails on Pentagon firings could see bipartisan support
Sen. Tim Kaine said guardrails on Pentagon firings could see bipartisan support in Congress, following a string of high-level officers exiting the military during the second Trump administration.
Douglas Brinkley on America at 250: History tells us hoping for unity is not futile
In these fiercely-polarized times, the presidential historian reminds us that Americans' freedom has been tested – and has survived – much worse.
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Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is spending trillions on AI. Investors want proof it'll pay off.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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Delaware Sen. Chris Coons injured in Sussex County car crash
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 28, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine join Margaret Brennan.
Kaine says guardrails on Pentagon firings could see bipartisan support
Sen. Tim Kaine said guardrails on Pentagon firings could see bipartisan support in Congress, following a string of high-level officers exiting the military during the second Trump administration.
Transcript: Sen. Tim Kaine on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 28, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 28, 2026.
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Cassidy accuses RFK Jr. of building public health "upon a foundation of lies"
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., "If you build public health upon a foundation of lies, then you're going to have the absence of adequate public health."
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Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
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Britain's Princess Kate climbs 3 mountains in 24 hours for charity
The challenge was undertaken to raise awareness for a charity she has been involved with since her own cancer treatment.
Pablo Escobar murder victim's son is named Colombia's interior minister
The incoming minister's father, Rodrigo Lara Bonilla, was serving as justice minister in 1984 when he was gunned down in Bogota on Pablo Escobar's orders.
Afghanistan's Taliban claims Pakistani airstrikes killed 36 civilians
Pakistani security forces Sunday carried out an intelligence-based ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, followed by "calibrated strikes."
Transcript: Sen. Tim Kaine on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 28, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 28, 2026.
5 nurses among 11 killed in French skydiving plane crash
Mayor Mathieu Klein said the victims "died in full view of their loved ones, who were preparing to film the tandem skydives."
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Alan Jackson gives emotional farewell concert
Five years ago, Alan Jackson shared that he has a degenerative nerve condition that affects his balance called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which he was first diagnosed with a decade prior.
Songbook: James Taylor sings "Moon River"
Six-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor, whose choices of essential American songs include the 1961 hit "Moon River," performs Henry Mancini's tender song of heartbreak for "Sunday Morning" viewers. Accompanying Taylor are Kevin Hays on keyboards, Jon Suters on bass, and Nick Halley on percussion. [Check out the complete "Sunday Morning" Essential American Songbook at cbsnews.com/songbook.]
Larry David on "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness"
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Extended interview: Larry David
In this web exclusive, Larry David talks with longtime friend and collaborator Susie Essman about his new HBO sketch comedy series, "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness."
Larry David on "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness"
Larry David brings his own comic perspective to America's storied history in the new HBO sketch comedy series, "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness." He talks with Susie Essman about finally making use of his history major from college, and how he took comments from one of the show's producers, former President Barack Obama.
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How trains drove American history
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
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Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
Michigan parents charged with murder after boy found to be 250+ pounds
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
Billionaire Leon Black testifies on Epstein
Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday. After Black ended the interview, the committee issued two subpoenas. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and the U.S. strike on Iran.
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Mistrial ruled in Palisades Fire arson case
A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
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NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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6/27: CBS Weekend News
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
6/28/2026: Betting on War; The Looting of Cambodia
First, high win rate of bets on military operations a likely sign of insider trading. Then, a report on Cambodia tracking down looted antiquities.
World Cup knockout round gets underway
Canada beat South Africa 1-0 Sunday as the World Cup's knockout stage kicked off. Shanelle Kaul has more.
McDonald's 35-foot fried apple pie
Noel Brennan takes a look at some of the history of fast food in the United States and visits a 35-foot fried apple pie at a McDonald's on Route 66.
Union Pacific Big Boy tours the U.S.
As part of America's 250th birthday celebration, Union Pacific is sending Big Boy, the largest, heaviest and most powerful steam locomotive in the world, across the country. Ian Lee reports.