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Prosecutors drop criminal case against Jussie Smollett; How a laundry room revolutionized a New Jersey high school.
Authorities find wreckage of downed helicopter in Hawaii; School surprises bus driver with new car and raise
Harvey Weinstein to spend first night behind bars after conviction; Pioneering NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson dies at 101.
The three White men convicted in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery are now facing life in prison. A jury found them guilty Wednesday of killing the 25-year-old Black man in Georgia in February 2020. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports. Then CBS News legal contributor and former Manhattan prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe joined CBSN's Christina Ruffini to discuss.
Former Georgia prosecutor Jackie Johnson is accused of using her position to delay the arrests of Arbery's accused killers.
Indiana authorities are asking the FBI to investigate a confrontation as a possible hate crime, which was all caught on camera. A Black man says he was assaulted and threatened with a noose as he walked with friends last weekend. Jericka Duncan reports. (Viewers may find the video and audio offensive and disturbing.)
Results coming in from Tuesday's primaries; Statues coming down across the country
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, the FBI is confirming preliminary statistics in its annual crime report for 2020 showing homicides climbed 29% despite widespread lockdowns. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga spoke with the assistant director of the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division about the annual report, and joined Tanya Rivero to discuss the initial findings.
Clark County Superior Court Judge David Gregerson became emotional, saying he was "struck by the darkness in this case."
The number of hate crimes reported in 2020 was the highest recorded in over a decade, according to FBI data. The total number of incidents, 7,759, represented a 6% increase from 2019 and the highest number of hate crime incidents recorded since 2008, a year that had 7,783 incidents. Read more here.
The filing comes after another county's district attorney said she uncovered no evidence that Robert Aaron Long was motivated by racial bias.
"His crimes qualify him for the harshest penalty that a just society can impose," an appeals panel wrote in its ruling.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney says he will now review hundreds of cases linked to the two charged officers.
While hate crimes in this country increased last year by two percent overall, hate crimes against Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent rose by 146 percent, with the Trump administration's use of racist rhetoric during the pandemic blamed by some for the rise in violence. History shows that Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders have had to weather this wave of discrimination and scapegoating many times before. CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Robert Aaron Long will face charges in Fulton County, where prosecutors intend to seek hate crime enhancements and the death penalty.
Tres Genco, 21, of Hillsboro, Ohio, has been charged with attempting to commit a hate crime and illegally possessing a machine gun.
Miya Ponsetto pleaded not guilty to charges including unlawful imprisonment as a hate crime, aggravated harassment and endangering the welfare of a child.
Two people who were fatally shot near Boston over the weekend may have been targeted because they were Black, the district attorney said. The victims were identified as retired Massachusetts State Police Trooper Dave Green and Ramona Cooper, a 60-year-old staff sergeant in the Air Force. CBS Boston's Lisa Gresci has the latest.
An Air Force veteran and a retired Massachusetts state trooper were killed by a man who left racist writings, a district attorney said.
"To the group of neo-Nazis who did this, I want to be absolutely clear: get the hell out of our state," Governor Cuomo said.
An Anti-Defamation League survey suggests the most recent conflict between Israel and Gaza is creating hardships for the Jewish community in the U.S., with about 60% of American Jews reporting having personally witnessed antisemitism last month. Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the ADL, joined CBSN to discuss the consequences of inflammatory rhetoric on Israel.
Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue is rebuilding for a brighter future after being devastated by a mass shooting in 2018, where a hate-filled gunman killed 11 worshippers and injured six others. Jim Axelrod spoke with one of the world's best-known architects, Daniel Libeskind, who is leading the effort that will transform the place of tragedy into a place that inspires hope.
"This was an act of mass murder perpetuated against Muslims," Mayor Ed Holder said.
The woman, 55, fell to the ground and bystanders rushed to her side, video of the incident shows.
Hate crimes are likely being underreported because of language and cultural barriers, an FBI official in New York said.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in 2021 was ordered detained in his first appearance in federal court.
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the calls received by dispatchers are distressing.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in 2021 was ordered detained in his first appearance in federal court.
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
The royal symbol on the newly discovered figurines solves a long-standing mystery by identifying who was buried in the sarcophagus.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Eleven exclusive 2026 Golden Globes categories will be revealed Monday at 8:30 a.m. ET, only on "CBS Mornings."
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
Amy Allen, who is up for four Grammys, including songwriter of the year, sits down with Anthony Mason to talk about how she went from a nursing student to writing Grammy-nominated hits for Sabrina Carpenter and other pop stars.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
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.
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Google has released its list of the 2025 top search trends. Robert Ferrera, a Google Trends expert, joins CBS News with more.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is expected to testify in an antitrust case against NASCAR. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Luigi Mangione, the man who faces a New York state trial over the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, did not attend his pretrial hearing because he's sick, the court announced Friday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
The Pentagon announced a new strike and the deaths of four people aboard a boat apparently carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.
A federal grand jury refused to re-indict Letitia James, the New York attorney general, after a judge threw out earlier fraud charges against her. Reuters reporter Sarah Lynch joins CBS News with more.
Police bodycam footage of Luigi Mangione's arrest played in court shows officers questioning the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder after receiving a tip about his whereabouts. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Parents who lost their daughter to suicide say Character.AI chatbots led her down a dark and sexually explicit path. Sharyn Alfonsi investigates the scale and dangers of what's unfolding inside this rapidly growing AI technology.
When Scott Pelley profiled Gehry in 2002, his introduction said it all: "You may not know the man, but if you've ever seen a building designed by Frank Gehry, you'll never forget it. Gehry is to architecture what Einstein was to physics, what Picasso was to painting, what Jordan is to basketball." The celebrated and controversial architect has died at the age of 96.
The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to decide the legality of President Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship. CBS News politics reporter Melissa Quinn has more.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel voted to change recommendations on Hepatitis B vaccines for children, recommending delaying them until a child is 2 months old for children born to mothers who test negative for the virus. Dr. Yvonne Maldonado from Stanford Healthcare joins CBS News with her take on the change.
911 calls during the horrific Texas floods that killed dozens have been released. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.