Supreme Court rejects appeal from Dylann Roof
Roof was convicted in 2016 of killing nine in a racist attack on a South Carolina church's Black congregation.
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Roof was convicted in 2016 of killing nine in a racist attack on a South Carolina church's Black congregation.
The jury that will decide the fate of Dylann Roof heard his confession to the killings of nine members of an African American church in Charleston; Rishi Sharma, 19, is no soldier. But the son of Indian immigrants is working tirelessly to preserve the legacies of World War II veterans so they can be honored for years to come.
The 14 settlements equate to a total of $88 million.
Dylann Roof, convicted of killing nine people in the 2015 attack on a South Carolina church, told a judge that he doesn't want to sit through all the testimony in the sentencing phase of his trial. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann joins CBSN from Charleston with the latest developments in the case.
A survivor of the Charleston church massacre, Polly Sheppard, testified Wednesday in the murder trial of Dylann Roof. Sheppard said Roof did not shoot her and told her to tell the world what happened. She used a dead victim's cell phone to call the police. Mark Strassmann reports.
Dylann Roof's murder trial for the deadly Charleston church shooting is revealing evidence found in his car, including a list of other black churches. CBS News' Mark Strassman reports from Charleston.
Dylann Roof, the South Carolina man charged with murdering 9 people at a historic black church in Charleston last year, will represent himself in court. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid has the latest.
Roof, the suspect in the 2015 shooting deaths of nine black people in a church in Charleston, S.C., will stand trial in federal court.
South Carolina says it will seek the death penalty against 21-year-old Dylan Roof who allegedly shot and killed nine people during a bible study in Charleston, N.C. CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports on the charges.
A court hearing comes next for the accused mass shooter, Dylann Roof. Investigators believe the shooter acted alone Wednesday night when he opened fire at Emanuel AME Church and killed nine people. Jeff Pegues reports.
Friends say that 21-year-old Dylann Roof was a loner who was angry about racial matters. In recent weeks, he talked openly about an attack on African Americans. Adriana Diaz reports outside Roof's former school, White Knoll High School in Lexington, South Carolina.
Suspected gunman Dylann Roof is expected to appear in a South Carolina courtroom Friday to be charged with murder in connection with the Charleston church shooting. CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman discusses Roof's potential court defense.
Dylann Storm Roof, 21, is in police custody after police say he fatally shot nine people inside a South Carolina church on Wednesday night; As President Obama looked for words to comfort the nation Thursday, he found them in a eulogy delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., after four young black girls were killed in the 1963 bombing of a Birmingham church.
The massacre at a South Carolina church comes amid growing racial tensions in America. As CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod reports, the full picture of hate in America may actually be more troubling than statistics let on.
Cynthia Hurd, 54, was killed in Wednesday's night church shooting in South Carolina. Her brother, former North Carolina Senator Malcolm Graham, told "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley the murder of his sister is a message the country has heard before, but not taken to heart.
Dylann Roof, 21, is in police custody after police say he fatally shot nine people inside a South Carolina church on Wednesday night. CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues details the sequence of events from the shooting to Roof's arrest.
The FBI and police from Shelby, N.C., describe how the suspect in the Charleston church shootings was arrested during a traffic stop. The Charleston County Coroner also announced the names of the victims. CBSN's Anne-Marie Greene And Meg Oliver covered the statement.
Charleston church shooting suspect Dylann Storm Roof was taken into custody after a traffic stop in Shelby, N.C. CBSN's Meg Oliver and Anne Marie Green have more.
Authorities confirmed that Dylann Storm Roof , 21, was arrested in Shelby, North Carolina, Thursday morning. Roof was identified as the suspect in the Charleston, South Carolina, church shooting Wednesday night that killed nine. Anthony Mason anchors this CBS News special report with Jeff Pegues reporting from Charleston.
As more information is gathered about Charleston church shooting suspect Dylann Storm Roof, Rep. Mark Sanford joins CBSN to discuss how his state is coping with the shooting.
Investigators are gather and disseminating information regarding Dylann Storm Roof's vehicle. CBS News' Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with analysis.
Police have named Dylann Roof as the suspect in the shooting at a historic black church in Charleston that killed nine. Former FBI Assistant Director Ron Hosko joins CBSN to discuss.
Attorney General Loretta Lynch in in a statement that the nature of the alleged crime compelled the death penalty decision
Less than half of total donated to Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church is going to family members of victims
Plea agreement signed by federal prosecutors shows that Joey Meek has agreed to plead guilty to lying to authorities and failure to report a crime
The Pentagon insists the Strait of Hormuz is open, but the threat to shipping is increasing, along with oil prices.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power for the Saudis, potentially allowing the Saudis to enrich their own fuel for nuclear reactors.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
Lawmakers claim Commissioner Frank Bisignano used an agency email to exaggerate tax savings under the Republicans' OBBBA while inserting partisan political messaging.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of three U.S. soldiers in an Iranian strike in Jordan.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Democrats in the Senate and House are investigating the origins of a DOJ legal opinion that would make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions, rather than helping them to live at home.
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
The crash in 1952 killed 52 people and led to requirements for the passenger safety briefings given on every commercial flight.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."
Lawmakers claim Commissioner Frank Bisignano used an agency email to exaggerate tax savings under the Republicans' OBBBA while inserting partisan political messaging.
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
Democrats in the Senate and House are investigating the origins of a DOJ legal opinion that would make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions, rather than helping them to live at home.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power for the Saudis, potentially allowing the Saudis to enrich their own fuel for nuclear reactors.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
The Office of Personnel Management said it will "pseudonymize" medical records it collects on more than 8 million people — federal workers and retirees, and their family members.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
The Office of Personnel Management said it will "pseudonymize" medical records it collects on more than 8 million people — federal workers and retirees, and their family members.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first public comment on the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak on Tuesday, declaring it under control and denying that cutbacks to monitoring activities have hurt U.S. food safety. Carter Evans reports.
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
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 U.S. and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power for the Saudis, potentially allowing the Saudis to enrich their own fuel for nuclear reactors.
As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children."
The ancient remains were found face down and will undergo radiocarbon dating to determine their age. DNA analysis will also be carried out to determine the person's sex.
The Pentagon insists the Strait of Hormuz is open, but the threat to shipping is increasing, along with oil prices.
All four daughters share 100 percent of their DNA after a single fertilized egg split into four embryos, making the pregnancy a one-in-15-million occurrence.
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Josh Duhamel talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Ransom Canyon," how much he knew about ranch life before the show and his growing family.
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children."
U.S. tech giants are concerned about cheap Chinese AI models, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. Amrith Ramkumar, a tech policy reporter at The Wall Street Journal who contributed to the story, joins to discuss.
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.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."
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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 multi-day hearing began Tuesday in Los Angeles where the singer known as D4vd is facing murder and other felony charges in the death of a teenage girl. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner and Jessica Levinson have the latest.
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
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.
From 2018, Lesley Stahl explores ocean farming, and reports on the health and environmental benefits of seaweed.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced an investigation into a software error that accidentally registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote. CBS News election law contributor David Becker weighs in.
U.S. tech giants are concerned about cheap Chinese AI models, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. Amrith Ramkumar, a tech policy reporter at The Wall Street Journal who contributed to the story, joins to discuss.
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A new study looks at teenagers who often believe parents are distracted by their devices. Those teens say they feel less emotionally connected to their parents. Psychologist Dr. Sheryl Ziegler breaks down how families can manage their screen time.