7 people wounded in shooting at Milwaukee funeral home
All victims are in stable condition, according to police.
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Woman's death draws attention to controversy
A Milwaukee woman's death is drawing attention to the controversy surrounding what's known as ambulance diversions. Investigative reporter John Diedrich from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins CBSN AM with more on the policy some hospitals have.
Multiple teams boycott games to protest Jacob Blake shooting
WNBA players chose to not play any games on Wednesday, several MLB games were postponed and tennis star Naomi Osaka pulled out of her match at the Cincinnati Open.
Bucks boycott playoff game
The Milwaukee Bucks are boycotting Game 5 of their first round playoff series as a sign of protest following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. The NBA announced all three games scheduled for Wednesday would be postponed. CBSN New York reports.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC like none other kicks off
Michelle Obama will give the keynote address on Monday night.
What to expect on Day 1 of DNC
The Democrats' virtual convention kicks off Monday evening, with speeches from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and former first lady Michelle Obama. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBS News political director Caitlin Conant, and Politico White House correspondent Anita Kumar join CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss what to expect on the first night of the convention.
John Dickerson on an unconventional convention
CBS News' John Dickerson on the evolving nature of political conventions, and how, as the Democrats gather in both Milwaukee and cyberspace, a pandemic means the serendipity and boisterous frivolity of a political party will be quarantined.
When Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Frank Almond was assaulted after a concert, the thieves made off with a Lipinski Strad, a violin created by the Italian master Antonio Stradivardi in the year 1715
When Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Frank Almond was assaulted after a concert, the thieves made off with a Lipinski Strad, a violin created by the Italian master Antonio Stradivardi in the year 1715. Police were able to recover the violin, and two suspects have been charged with the crime. Dean Reynolds reports.
Biden won't go to DNC in person
Joe Biden will not travel to the site of the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee to accept the nomination next week. Bill Glauber, a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how people in the key swing state have been reacting to this year's DNC.
Could Trump give acceptance speech from White House?
Democrats and Republicans are still making major changes to their national convention plans due to the coronavirus. Joe Biden will no longer travel to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic nomination. Meanwhile President Trump is considering several locations for his acceptance speech, including the White House. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Nicole Sganga and Bo Erickson join CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the details.
Biden won't attend Milwaukee convention
Former Vice President Joe Biden will not be attending the party convention to accept the Democratic nomination this year, and instead will do it remotely. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden no longer traveling to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination
The convention will have invited speakers appear remotely from their home states.
Worker's death highlights debate over liability shield
Mike Jackson was working a mandatory overtime shift at a Wisconsin engine plant in May when a co-worker saw him slumped over at his station.
Milwaukee schools face challenges with virtual learning plans
"I don't want to have to see any of my students or colleagues lose their lives," said one special education teacher.
Democratic Party urges lawmakers not to go to Milwaukee for convention
An email to congressional staff Thursday advised, "Members of Congress should not plan to travel to Milwaukee."
Bus driver surprises boy with new bike
When a Milwaukee bus driver's bus broke down, a 10-year-old stopped to chat with her. The boy, DJ, told her that he too needed something repaired – his bike. The next day, she had a surprise for her new friend.
DNC reveals scaled-down convention plan
Democrats still plan to hold events over four nights in August in Milwaukee, though the convention will be held in a smaller venue than originally planned.
Milwaukee declares racism a public health crisis
Milwaukee, Wisconsin has become the first U.S. city to declare racism a public health crisis. Dr. David Pate, chair of social work at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, joined CBSN AM to explain how structural racism plays a large role in health and how Milwaukee is hoping to push this plan nationwide.
WI officials urge residents to quit e-cigs
Amid a nationwide spike in severe lung illnesses, Milwaukee's health department issued an alert telling people to stop using e-cigarettes immediately. There are 16 confirmed cases of chemical pneumonia in Wisconsin, and health officials say all of the patients reported using e-cigarettes or vaping marijuana. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control says it's looking into nearly 200 possible cases, reported in 22 states, of severe lung disease that may be tied to e-cigarette use.
Hispanic man injured in acid attack
A Milwaukee father was doused with acid after an altercation with another man over a parking space. A 61-year-old suspect has been taken into custody. Mahud Villalaz suffered 2nd degree burns during the incident, which he believes was racially motivated, CBS affiliate's WDJT-TV's Shirley Descorbeth reports.
Police: Killer picked “perfect spot” to dispose body
When Kelly Dwyer vanished in October 2013 from the Milwaukee apartment building of her boyfriend Kris Zocco,, there were no clues about her whereabouts. Days turned into months and the case went cold. However, now-retired Milwaukee Police Cold Case Det. Kathy Spano never gave up hope that Kelly would one day be found.
Kris Zocco questioned by detectives
Nearly a month after Kelly Dwyer went missing in October 2013, investigators caught a break in the case. Their main suspect Kris Zocco was arrested on drug charges. Watch Zocco’s demeanor as he is questioned by Milwaukee detectives.
Man's trip to a cheese shop helps unravel missing persons case
Kris Zocco's whereabouts the morning Kelly Dwyer was reported missing would be the first in a series of clues as to what may have happened to the 27-year-old woman
Local leaders weigh in on uncertainty surrounding national conventions
Even a small scale convention would "cushion the blow," one bar owner in Milwaukee told CBS News.
Solving the mystery behind Kelly Dwyer's disappearance
In October 2013, after a night out on date, a young Wisconsin woman vanishes — "48 Hours" investigates the search to find her and the search for justice for her killer
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Hegseth says U.S. will "negotiate with bombs" if needed; U.S. announces more strikes
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is appearing to crumble as U.S. forces struck Iran again Wednesday after President Trump pledged Tehran will "pay the price" for not accepting a deal.
Vance says Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong"
The vice president said President Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest" as the relationship with Israel is tested over the Iran war.
Is China's Xi worried that North Korea wants "to confront the U.S."?
A veteran North Korea analyst says Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea was about keeping tabs on an emboldened Kim Jong Un who wants "to confront the U.S."
Trump says "I love the inflation" because U.S. is "taking out" Iranian oil
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Florida man blames wrongful arrest on "error-prone" AI facial recognition
The wrongful arrest is just one of over a dozen in recent years linked to facial recognition technology.
U.S. launches more strikes on Iranian targets after Trump promises to hit Iran "hard"
The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard."
Judge declines to halt "anti-weaponization fund" but warns DOJ not to "play possum"
A judge denied a request to block the DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund," noting Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had already vowed not to move forward. But the judge warned: "Don't play possum with this court."
Bill Gates tells Congress that meeting Epstein was "a grave error in judgment"
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
Here's who will face off in California's new House districts as Dems seek edge
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
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Far-right influencer arrested in Texas on charge of making terroristic threats
Jake Lang, a far-right influencer who was charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, was arrested in Dallas on a state charge of making terroristic threats.
In a tough economy, many U.S. teachers forced to work second jobs
According to a recent survey, 71% of U.S. public school teachers said they work at least one second job.
Florida man blames wrongful arrest on "error-prone" AI facial recognition
The wrongful arrest is just one of over a dozen in recent years linked to facial recognition technology.
America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
Will SpaceX's blockbuster IPO soar or sputter? Past IPOs offer clues.
Splashy initial public offerings often skyrocket early on, only to return to earth with a thud, Wall Street analysts say.
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In a tough economy, many U.S. teachers forced to work second jobs
According to a recent survey, 71% of U.S. public school teachers said they work at least one second job.
America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
Will SpaceX's blockbuster IPO soar or sputter? Past IPOs offer clues.
Splashy initial public offerings often skyrocket early on, only to return to earth with a thud, Wall Street analysts say.
Trump says "I love the inflation" because U.S. is "taking out" Iranian oil
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Honda recalls 880,000 vehicles over possible rear suspension issue
The recall affects certain Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Acura MDX vehicles sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
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Here's who will face off in California's new House districts as Dems seek edge
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
Judge declines to halt "anti-weaponization fund" but warns DOJ not to "play possum"
A judge denied a request to block the DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund," noting Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had already vowed not to move forward. But the judge warned: "Don't play possum with this court."
U.S. launches more strikes on Iranian targets after Trump promises to hit Iran "hard"
The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard."
Vance says Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong"
The vice president said President Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest" as the relationship with Israel is tested over the Iran war.
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ICE mandates additional training for new hires after backlash
ICE has extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened process that has now been scrapped.
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FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Safety concerns over weight loss drug
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
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Is China's Xi worried that North Korea wants "to confront the U.S."?
A veteran North Korea analyst says Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea was about keeping tabs on an emboldened Kim Jong Un who wants "to confront the U.S."
Belfast protests erupt again after stabbing as police deploy water cannons
Police have used water cannons on protesters in Northern Ireland after violence erupted for a second night over a stabbing in Belfast.
U.S. launches more strikes on Iranian targets after Trump promises to hit Iran "hard"
The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard."
Vance says Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong"
The vice president said President Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest" as the relationship with Israel is tested over the Iran war.
When will the Iran war end? Here's what Trump has said.
President Trump has offered timelines of days and weeks for the Iran war, but a solution remains elusive.
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G Flip on song becoming a hit in "Off Campus"
Musician G Flip first rose to fame in Australia but has become a global star since their song "Bed of Fire" appeared in the series "Off Campus." They speak to "CBS Mornings" about how the song's popularity has impacted their music, family support and advice for young artists.
Amazon's best books of the year so far
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.
Pope Leo met with Bad Bunny in Spain
Pope Leo XIV met with music superstar Bad Bunny in Spain as the pontiff continues his multi-city tour. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Taylor Swift wedding fuels prediction markets
Bettors have wagered millions of dollars on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi as rumors swirl surrounding the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Broadway stars at the Tony Awards
Hollywood stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Rachel Dratch took to the stage this Broadway season. CBS News' Taylor Masi spoke with some of the stars at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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Diving into smart glasses' pros and cons
Major tech players are racing to put AI on your face, literally, with smart glasses. Ziad Asghar, senior vice president and general manager of XR, Wearables and Personal AI for Qualcomm, joins CBS News to discuss.
America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
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.
OpenAI announces plan to go public
Last week, Anthropic, valued at almost a trillion dollars, filed to go public. Yesterday, its chief rival OpenAI confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Later this week, SpaceX is set to go public in what could be the largest IPO ever. Jon Krohn, the co-founder and CEO of Y Carrot, joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta launches program to train workers for data center jobs
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
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World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
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Florida man blames wrongful arrest on "error-prone" AI facial recognition
The wrongful arrest is just one of over a dozen in recent years linked to facial recognition technology.
Gates speaks out before Epstein testimony
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill Wednesday before testifying for members of the House Oversight Committee about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Inside the White House Epstein files reaction
The release of the Epstein files triggered a "freakout" inside the White House for President Trump's top advisers, a new report from The New York Times shows. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
Pilot accused of flying without valid license
An Air Canada pilot is accused of flying 900 flights over 17 years without a proper license. The man used false documents after being promoted to captain in 2009 until his retirement last year, authorities said. He did have a valid commercial pilot license, but never got the license required to act as a captain.
Bill Gates testifying on ties to Epstein
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is expected to testify before members of the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door interview to discuss his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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New survey results on U.S. financial stress
A new poll from Edward Jones and Gallup of more than 5,000 adults found only 16% felt financially "fulfilled." More than half said they feel financially "conflicted," experiencing both stability and uncertainty. 32% were financially stressed. Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary joins "The Daily Report" to discuss her article about the poll.
Constitutional questions around SNAP rules
A federal judge has halted an effort by the Trump administration to force states to comply with conditions tied to SNAP food benefits. Twenty Democratic states sued over requirements surrounding gender ideology, immigration and fair opportunities in sports for women and girls. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson answers constitutional questions about the case.
FDA approves sunscreen ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration approved the chemical compound bemotrizinol in sunscreens sold in the U.S. It's the first time in over 25 years that the FDA has approved a new sunscreen ingredient. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Ret. Maj. Lyons on new U.S. strikes against Iran
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday night following the downing of an Apache helicopter earlier in the week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest. Then, Ret. Army Maj. Mike Lyons joins with analysis.
More details on U.S. strikes in Iran
U.S. Central Command said the U.S. launched a new round of what it called self-defense strikes against Iran on Wednesday. Two U.S. officials familiar with the strikes told CBS News the targets include amminuition depots, command and control centers and warehouses. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Courtney Kealy have more.