U.K. jails right-wing extremist who helped "inspire" U.S. mass shootings
A detective said the case shows, "while not all individuals have the means to act upon their words, in the online space, they can easily spread to inspire others who do."
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Suspect pleads guilty to hate crime in 2021 beating death of Asian man
The victim spent more than eight months in a coma before he died.
Jan. 6 panel releases more transcripts
Trump White House took QAnon theories seriously, former aide saysThe January 6 committee has released more transcripts, including from interviews of Cassidy Hutchinson -- the former aide to Mark Meadows, former President Trump’s chief of staff. She discusses how QAnon theories were taken seriously. In a now viral TikTok video, two friends are seen being harassed at a California In-N-Out Burger. A Denver man, who hurled racist and homophobic slurs, was later charged with a hate crime. And Wednesday night’s Kennedy Center Honors airs on CBS at 8 p.m. EST.
Man arrested after racist, homophobic rant goes viral on TikTok
Jordan Douglas Krah, 40, was arrested on hate crimes charges after verbally accosting two college students on Christmas Eve.
Washington man gets 2 years for threatening Black shoppers
Joey George's calls to businesses in other states also involved threats to Black people and in one case, Hispanic people, prosecutors said.
FBI releases hate crime numbers, but data is incomplete
Less than two-thirds of law enforcement agencies reported data on hate crimes to the FBI for 2021.
Hate crime reporting to FBI drops
The FBI says it received more than 7,000 reports of hate crimes last year. Although that's the third highest number of the last decade, the number of agencies reporting hate crimes significantly dropped. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga discusses the latest hate crime statistics and why the number of participating agencies plummeted.
2021 case against Colorado shooting suspect was dropped for lack of cooperation
He was arrested in June 2021 on allegations of making a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of about 10 homes. The case was later dropped.
Suspect formally charged in LGBTQ+ club shooting
The person accused of a mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs last month appeared in court on Tuesday. They face 305 felony accounts, including murder, attempted murder and hate crime charges.
Accused Colorado shooter charged with 305 counts, including hate crimes
The district attorney noted that murder charges would carry the harshest penalty — likely life in prison.
New York man gets 17 years in prison for "vicious" hate crime attack
The man pleaded guilty to punching an Asian woman over 100 times during a hate crime attack in Yonkers, New York.
Colorado mass shooting suspect accused of killing 5 held without bail
The alleged shooter facing possible hate crime charges in the fatal shooting of five people at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub has been ordered held without bail in an initial court appearance.
Attorney talks Colorado shooting suspect's charges
The suspected gunman in a deadly shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado is expected to make his first court appearance by video Wednesday. Five people were killed and at least 18 were wounded. CBS News' Omar Villafranca speaks with Michael Allen, the district attorney for Colorado's 4th Judicial District, whose jurisdiction includes the scene of the shooting.
2 charged with threatening NYC synagogue
Police in New York City provided new details about the arrest of two men accused of plotting to attack a synagogue. They were arrested at a train station hours after Jewish organizations tipped off police to the threat.
Victims identified in LGBTQ club shooting
The names of those killed in the shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, have been released. Victims include two of the club's bartenders. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
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Five killed at LGBTQ club in Colorado; President Biden turns 80 as potential Republican presidential field starts to form.
5 killed in shooting at Colorado LGBTQ club
A man opened fire at Colorado's Club Q, a popular LGBTQ community nightclub, killing at least five and injuring 25 others. A suspect is in custody and investigators are working to determine a motive. Janet Shamlian has more.
New York state police to boost surveillance for potential hate crime threats
The directive comes in the wake of a deadly mass shooting at a LGBTQ club in Colorado and alleged threats to New York synagogues that led to two arrests on Saturday.
2 Hawaiian men found guilty of hate crime in beating of White man
Local attorneys say they've never heard of the federal government prosecuting Native Hawaiians for hate crimes before this case.
Commission looks at four decades of unsolved anti-gay killings in Australia
A government probe in New South Wales is examining anti-gay hate crimes and deaths over 40 years.
Police arrest suspect in killings of Muslim men
Police Tuesday announced they have made an arrest in connection with the killings of two Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In total, four Muslim men have been killed in the city since November, and police said the suspect could eventually face charges in those other two murders. Omar Villafranca reports.
Mayor on probe into killings of 4 Muslim men
State and federal investigators are looking into the recent fatal shootings of four Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The murders all happened within the past nine months and police believe the incidents may be connected. The mayor of Albuquerque, Tim Keller, joins Lana Zak on CBS News to discuss what the city is doing to keep the Muslim community safe.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for August 8, 2022
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News," hosted by Jericka Duncan.
Buffalo suspect appears in court as attorney general considers death penalty
The White gunman charged with killing 10 Black people in a racist mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges punishable by the death penalty.
DOJ charges Buffalo shooting suspect with hate crimes
The suspect accused of killing 10 Black people in a racially motivated attack at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, was charged with federal hate crimes and could face the death penalty.
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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest set to be released tonight
Tyre Nichols died three days after what his family and authorities described as a brutal encounter that stemmed from a traffic stop.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
At least 7 killed in shooting in Jerusalem; gunman slain
The shooting in the Jewish neighborhood of Neve Yaakov followed a deadly raid by the Israeli military Thursday in the occupied West Bank.
Video of Paul Pelosi attack released, shows suspect swinging hammer
News organizations petitioned for the release of the material, which had been played in open court during a preliminary hearing.
Tyre Nichols arrest video could spark "very serious public reaction," DA says
Tyre Nichols was restrained, beaten, blasted with a Taser and pepper sprayed by officers after a traffic stop before he died from his injuries, family members say.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family ahead of video's expected release
President Biden spoke with the mother and stepfather of Tyre Nichols on Friday afternoon, the White House said.
Ronna McDaniel reelected RNC chair
Ronna McDaniel won a fourth term, despite her challenger getting a last-minute boost from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Who is Jeff Zients, the next White House chief of staff?
President Biden said the White House will have an official transition event next week.
Jay Leno injured in motorcycle crash 2 months after suffering burns
The November garage fire and January wreck both stemmed from his passion for working on vintage vehicles.
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Many more single women than men are homeowners. Here's why.
Single women own about 10.7 million homes compared to 8.1 million for single men, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Wall Street sends stocks to their highest levels since summer
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, marking the market's third winning week in the last four.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family ahead of video's expected release
President Biden spoke with the mother and stepfather of Tyre Nichols on Friday afternoon, the White House said.
Nancy Pelosi reacts to newly released video of husband's attack
Rep. Nancy Pelosi spoke to reporters after several video and audio clips from the night of the attack on her husband at their San Francisco home were released Friday.
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Many more single women than men are homeowners. Here's why.
Single women own about 10.7 million homes compared to 8.1 million for single men, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Wall Street sends stocks to their highest levels since summer
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, marking the market's third winning week in the last four.
Pharmacies CVS, Walmart and Walgreens to cut pharmacy hours
Cutting hours is meant to help ease workload for employees and better serve customers, say pharmacy chains.
"Tipflation" and "tip creep" are sparking a consumer backlash
Tipping was once reserved for workers earning below minimum wage. But tip creep means the practice is spreading.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," January 29, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Marco Rubio will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family ahead of video's expected release
President Biden spoke with the mother and stepfather of Tyre Nichols on Friday afternoon, the White House said.
Nancy Pelosi reacts to newly released video of husband's attack
Rep. Nancy Pelosi spoke to reporters after several video and audio clips from the night of the attack on her husband at their San Francisco home were released Friday.
Ronna McDaniel reelected RNC chair
Ronna McDaniel won a fourth term, despite her challenger getting a last-minute boost from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
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At least 7 killed in shooting in Jerusalem; gunman slain
The shooting in the Jewish neighborhood of Neve Yaakov followed a deadly raid by the Israeli military Thursday in the occupied West Bank.
Justice Department charges 3 men in plot to kill Iranian American author
The target is an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses in Iran.
Wounded reporter recounts talking with dying colleague after Ukraine attack
Benjamin Hall said he credits his dying colleague — as well as seeing a vision of his daughters — for giving him strength after the bombing.
Transgender woman convicted of 2 rapes will be sent to men's prison
Isla Bryson was convicted of raping two women before starting to transition. One top U.K. politician says the "dangerous rapist should not be in a women's prison."
Mysterious shipwreck identified as warship that sank in 1672
The Klein Hollandia sank after its commander was killed in action and British sailors came aboard.
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Taylor Swift casts trans model as love interest in music video
Ashley thanked Swift for casting him in the video and for giving others representation.
Jay Leno injured in motorcycle crash 2 months after suffering burns
The November garage fire and January wreck both stemmed from his passion for working on vintage vehicles.
Afternoon tea with Sam Smith
Four-time Grammy winner Sam Smith is nominated for another award this year for "Unholy," their No. 1 hit with Kim Petras. Smith tells Anthony Mason about embracing sexual liberation on their new album, "Gloria," feeling settled at 30, and their love of cheese toasties.
Jeremy Renner was run over by snowplow while trying to protect nephew
Jeremy Renner said he broke more than 30 bones in the accident.
Randy Gonzalez, father of TikTok duo Enkyboys, dies of colon cancer
Randy Gonzalez and his 7-year-old son Brice were known for creating endearing videos together and with the rest of their family.
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How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
BuzzFeed to use OpenAI technology to create content
Digital media firm says it will use artificial intelligence to create personality quizzes and generate write-ups.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Madison Square Garden ban on lawyer foes may be illegal, AG says
Event-goers have found themselves ejected from games because they work for law firms involved in litigation with MSG.
Why Meta is reinstating Trump's accounts
Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts two years after they were suspended in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to explain what's behind the decision.
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Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Earth's inner core may have started spinning the other way, study says
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
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Video released of Paul Pelosi attack
A court in San Francisco has released police bodycam footage from the brutal hammer attack on Paul Pelosi.
Several killed near Jerusalem synagogue
A gunman killed at least seven people Friday near a synagogue in East Jerusalem, Israeli authorities said. Police said responding officers killed the suspect. CBS News contributor Robert Berger joined Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver from Jerusalem to discuss the breaking news.
Justice Department charges 3 men in plot to kill Iranian American author
The target is an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses in Iran.
Video of Paul Pelosi attack released, shows suspect swinging hammer
News organizations petitioned for the release of the material, which had been played in open court during a preliminary hearing.
Sentencing for rioter who assaulted officer
The rioter who pepper sprayed Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick on Jan. 6 is being sentenced Friday. He pleaded guilty last year to two counts of assaulting police. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discusses the sentencing.
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Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalkers continue space station power system upgrade
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Video released of Paul Pelosi attack
A court in San Francisco has released police bodycam footage from the brutal hammer attack on Paul Pelosi.
Heart-related deaths rose sharply in 2020
New data released by the American Heart Association shows heart-related deaths rose significantly in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins Meg Oliver and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss some of the reasons behind the increase.
Jeff Zients to be White House chief of staff
President Biden announced that former COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients will take over as White House chief of staff, with Ron Klain leaving the position after two years. CBS News' Meg Oliver has more.
Several killed near Jerusalem synagogue
A gunman killed at least seven people Friday near a synagogue in East Jerusalem, Israeli authorities said. Police said responding officers killed the suspect. CBS News contributor Robert Berger joined Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver from Jerusalem to discuss the breaking news.
Previewing "The Takeout with Major Garrett"
CBS News Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver to discuss this week's installment of his show, "The Takeout," which features an in-depth interview with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.