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The Atlanta City Council voted 15-0 to approve the settlement.
A Georgia special prosecutor announced Wednesday that two white Atlanta Police officers would not face charges in the fatal 2020 shooting of Rayshard Brooks. Attorney Lance LoRusso, who represents Garrett Rolfe, one of the two officers, joined CBS News to discuss the prosecutor's decision.
Atlanta plans to increase its police budget after initially considering steep cuts last summer in the wake of the death of George Floyd. It's among a number of cities across the country that are making similar moves amid rising crime. Local news reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution J.D. Capelouto joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the discussion over "defund the police" has changed.
The Atlanta Civil Service Board reversed the firing on Wednesday, ruling that Garrett Rolfe was "not afforded his right to due process."
A family lawyer said Garrett Rolfe's beach vacation was a "full violation" of his bond conditions and showed disrespect.
Roxie Washington and Tomika Miller belong to a club no one wants to belong to.
"CBS This Morning" invited Rayshard Brooks' widow and George Floyd's former partner to meet for the first time. They shared the pain of losing their loved ones with Mark Strassmann.
Brooks' widow sobbed as she asked a Fulton County judge not to grant bond, saying, "My husband didn't deserve to die."
A judge in Atlanta has set bond for the former police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks. Mark Strassmann reports.
The culmination of a two-day celebration of life for Rayshard Brooks ended with his funeral in Atlanta. Brooks' family and friends joined politicians, entertainers and civil rights icons to say goodbye at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Jeff Pegues reports.
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Rayshard Brooks, the black man who was shot dead by police, was laid to rest in Atlanta on Tuesday. Speaking at the funeral was Bernice King, the youngest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., who spoke about the ongoing struggle for justice and shared a message to Brooks' children. Jeff Pegues reports.
Services were held Tuesday at Atlanta's historic Ebenezer Baptist Church for the 27-year-old man killed by police.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Atlanta's historic Ebenezer Baptist Church for Rayshard Brooks, a 27-year-old black man whose death in a police shooting earlier this month sparked protests. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" with the latest.
Natalie White is being charged with first-degree arson.
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.
Ex-officer Garrett Role has been charged with 11 counts, including felony murder
Garrett Rolfe was charged with felony murder, along with 10 other charges, and Devin Brosnan was charged with aggravated assault and four oath violations.
Former Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe will face a judge for the first time Friday for the murder of Rayshard Brooks. Rolfe surrendered to police Thursday on 11 charges, including felony murder. The other officer involved also turned himself in after being charged with aggravated assault and oath violations. Mark Strassmann reports.
The two officers charged in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks were booked on Thursday. Mark Strassmann reports.
Garrett Rolfe, who was fired after the killing of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, faces 11 criminal charges, including felony murder.
Brooks said he wants the criminal justice system to look at people like him "as individuals."
Eight officers have resigned from the Atlanta Police Department this month.
The Atlanta police officers involved in the death of Rayshard Brooks have until 6 p.m. Thursday to turn themselves in. Fired officer Garrett Rolfe, who shot Brooks twice in the back, faces 11 charges in all, including felony murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Mark Strassmann reports.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over his use of Signal group chats.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest in an X post that has been deleted.
The Trump administration unexpectedly reversed course Friday on terminating student visa records for thousands of international students.
The push by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to slash federal funding will cost taxpayers money, nonpartisan group finds. Here's why.
George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges Friday in New York.
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff has already broken with some traditions in the ways pontiffs are laid to rest.
President Trump said he's spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping about tariffs, but China says there have been "no negotiations" with the U.S. on trade or the economy.
Momentum in the stock market slowed Friday as some CEOs caution about the impact of trade uncertainty.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC at his arraignment in Manhattan federal court.
Small businesses operate on narrow margins and lack the financial resources to absorb the cost of steep tariffs, Sen. Ed Markey said.
The push by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to slash federal funding will cost taxpayers money, nonpartisan group finds. Here's why.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over his use of Signal group chats.
Prices on thousands of of goods sold on Amazon, Temu and Shein are rising as U.S. tariffs on China boost import costs.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC at his arraignment in Manhattan federal court.
Small businesses operate on narrow margins and lack the financial resources to absorb the cost of steep tariffs, Sen. Ed Markey said.
The push by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to slash federal funding will cost taxpayers money, nonpartisan group finds. Here's why.
Prices on thousands of of goods sold on Amazon, Temu and Shein are rising as U.S. tariffs on China boost import costs.
Financial markets are likely to remain choppy until investors get more clarity on U.S. trade policy, Wall Street analysts say.
Futures were up overnight, but lost steam early Friday as equities came under renewed selling pressure.
Small businesses operate on narrow margins and lack the financial resources to absorb the cost of steep tariffs, Sen. Ed Markey said.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over his use of Signal group chats.
The Trump administration unexpectedly reversed course Friday on terminating student visa records for thousands of international students.
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest in an X post that has been deleted.
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
The United States Department of Agriculture is withdrawing a rule proposed to help prevent salmonella poisoning from contaminated poultry.
For poorest patients at hundreds of nonprofit hospitals, financial pain follows medical care.
The GOP is unlikely to reach its lofty goal in spending cuts without paring back Medicaid, the safety net that helps more than 70 million people.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.
The kidnappers demanded $500,000 for the release of the wife and son but the family refused to pay, police said.
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff has already broken with some traditions in the ways pontiffs are laid to rest.
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday at an ancient church in Rome following a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Here's what to know and how to watch.
Russia accused Ukraine of being behind the car bombing near Moscow that killed General-lieutenant Yaroslav Moskalik.
Legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert marked his 90th birthday with a Lincoln Center performance and a new tour.
Music legend Smokey Robinson spoke to "CBS Mornings" about his decades-long career, his Legacy Tour and why he's creating new music.
Country music star Jelly Roll says he wants to share his message of hope and redemption with others, but says his criminal record is complicating his ability to travel internationally and perform.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner workings.
Electrical vehicles are growing in popularity, but finding a place to charge them can be difficult depending on where you leave. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
In Washington, D.C., a courtroom face-off continues between Google and the Department of Justice. The fate of Google Search lies in the hands of a federal judge who will decide the best solution to Google's monopoly in internet search. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram interviewed Omeed Assefi, DOJ antitrust division deputy assistant attorney general, about the case.
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.
AI seen as better than humans at online search and data analysis, but not at driving a car or customer service
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, say "enough is not being done" about the harm social media can do to children.
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
On Day 4 of Karen Read's second murder trial, jurors visited the crime scene where Read is accused of hitting her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, with her car and leaving him to die in the snow, which she denies. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex reports. Then, lawyer and legal analyst Eric Guster joins to break down the case.
Luigi Mangione on Friday pleaded not guilty to federal charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione appeared in a Manhattan federal court for his arraignment on two counts of stalking, a firearm offense murder through the use of a firearm. He's accused of fatally shooting Thompson in December 2024. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC at his arraignment in Manhattan federal court.
Federal prosecutors spoke Friday after disgraced former Rep. George Santos was sentenced to 87 months, more than seven years, in prison on wire fraud and identity theft charges. "Today, finally, Santos has been held accountable for his years of fraud, deceit and theft," U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York John Durham said.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione will be arraigned on federal charges on Friday, a day after the U.S. Department of Justice formally told the court it plans to seek the death penalty in the murder case. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
If you've noticed the temperature has been all over the place, you're not alone. A new study revealed rapid temperature shifts are globally increasing. CBS News New York meteorologist John Elliott breaks it down.
President Trump will begin his weekend in Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral as thousands prepare to say their final goodbyes. CBS News New York reporter Tony Aiello has more. Plus, CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Eleanor Watson report on Mr. Trump's interview with Time Magazine and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
When President Trump was on the campaign trail, he promised to lower the prices of all goods on "day one" of his second term. Since he took office in January, he has repeatedly claimed that the price of energy, groceries, eggs and homes have dramatically dropped. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant fact-checks these claims.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty in New York City on Friday to federal charges of stalking, a firearm offense and murder in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News' Crime and Public Safety Unit, breaks down the latest hearing.
Consumer sentiment fell more than 8% in March, according to a survey from the University of Michigan, marking the fourth straight decline. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "America Decides" to assess what the figure could say about the state of the economy.