Suspect charged in Minneapolis car crash that killed 5 women
Authorities said suspect Derrick Thompson sped through a red light and crashed into a car which was carrying the five victims.
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Authorities said suspect Derrick Thompson sped through a red light and crashed into a car which was carrying the five victims.
More than three years after the killing of George Floyd, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday damning findings from the Department of Justice investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department. Garland went into detail about the investigation's findings of regular use of excessive force and discrimination against Black and Native American people.
Americans with criminal records cite difficulties in finding a job, maintaining employment or making a living, while those with felony convictions earn $23,000 per year on average, a survey says.
An Uber spokesperson said the company would stop operating outside the Twin Cities beginning Aug. 1 if the bill became law.
On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police stopped George Floyd and then-officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd's neck for more than 9 minutes, killing him. The incident, which was captured on cellphone video, sparked outrage and months of protests across the country and around the world. Floyd's uncle, Selwyn Jones, joined CBS News to talk about his nephew, three years after his death.
A unanimous Supreme Court has given a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman a new chance to recoup some money after the county kept the entire $40,000 when it sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill.
Minnesota is well-known for its unique water towers. CBS Minnesota's John Lauritsen takes a look at the history and architecture of the Washburn tower, one of Minneapolis' most iconic strcutures.
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said he will sign it into law, which would make Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana.
Suggs was convicted in April of four counts of second-degree murder in the September 2021 deaths.
People in other cars and nearby homes saw the attack in July 2021.
Tou Thao, who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained Floyd, instructed an off-duty firefighter to "back off" when she asked to check Floyd's pulse.
Prosecutors said DNA evidence also links Jennifer Matter to a baby girl found dead by the Mississippi in 1999.
A 94-year-old woman had her home taken away over a small unpaid tax bill. Were her constitutional rights violated?
Lawmakers said they want people to know they "should be free" and they are "welcome and safe" in Minnesota.
Two other law enforcement officers were injured during the domestic assault call on Saturday night that also killed the suspect.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction for the May 2020 killing of George Floyd.
A new report concludes that the University of Minnesota should hire more Native American faculty, offer students more financial support and give back land to atone for its historic mistreatment of the state's tribes.
A 20-year-old sophomore at a private Minnesota college faces felony charges for conspiracy to commit assault and threats of violence.
Prosecutors say James link put passengers and crew in "incredible danger" when he aimed a laser at a Delta Air Lines plane in 2021.
A train derailed in the town of Raymond, Minnesota, on Thursday, prompting authorities to temporarily evacuate the entire town. There were no injuries.
Castillo whispered something into Woodhull's ear and then pulled out a knife and stabbed her repeatedly, the complaint said.
While Xcel Energy reported the leak of water containing tritium to state and federal authorities in late November, the spill was not made public until Thursday.
Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, has a lot of students with physical disabilities, but it didn't have a playground that was accessible to them. That bothered a fifth-grade class, which stepped in to raise $300,000 to make it accessible. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."
Margo Biestuzheva and her mother left behind everything they knew after fleeing their homeland, but a hockey team has helped them feel at home in Minneapolis.
Former Philadelphia Eagle and CBS NFL announcer Irv Cross has been diagnosed with the brain disease CTE.
The appearance was a rare face-to-face meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials as they launched a 60-day sprint to negotiate over the fate of Iran's nuclear program.
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a crucial decision: step down or fight a leadership challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
An American Airlines passenger allegedly bit a fellow flyer and was "trying to fight everybody" on a Sunday flight, a pilot said.
As guaranteed in the 14th Amendment, citizenship is granted to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States." But an executive order signed by President Trump seeks to deny birthright citizenship to children born of parents in the country illegally or temporarily.
A flamboyant Trump-backed lawyer who's never held public office narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff, swinging the country hard right and sparking violent protests.
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N Ambassador Mike Waltz, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow join Margaret Brennan.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N Ambassador Mike Waltz, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow join Margaret Brennan.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the Trump administration is "laser focused" on addressing Iran's nuclear program in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The following is the transcript of the interview with Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
An app notification informed Joe Gillette that he had been diagnosed with aggressive, late-stage cancer.
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
A flamboyant Trump-backed lawyer who's never held public office narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff, swinging the country hard right and sparking violent protests.
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the Trump administration is "laser focused" on addressing Iran's nuclear program in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The following is the transcript of the interview with Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
John Mulaney says he grew up feeling that comedy was his destiny. The Emmy Award-winning standup comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how he deals with sobriety today (and about a 2020 intervention which he describes as "star-studded"), and how fatherhood – along with his wife, actress Olivia Munn – has changed his outlook. (An earlier version of this story originally aired March 9, 2025.)
Édouard Manet, a towering figure of Impressionist art, was also a mentor to Berthe Morisot, a female painter who's remained largely in Manet's shadow, until now. The two, whose friendship led to changes in both of their artistic styles, are the subjects of an exhibition currently at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Correspondent Lee Cowan pays a visit.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including famed TV sitcom director James Burrows, the co-creator of "Cheers."
Singer, musician, and Grammy-winning music producer Shooter Jennings is keeping alive the legacy of his late father, country star Waylon Jennings, by producing long-lost material that he found stashed away. Hear music from the upcoming album "Diamonds."
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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.
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.
The World Cup has been held for 96 years. The sport of soccer has changed a lot over the last century, and so has the ball. Michael George reports.
Drowning remains the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 in the United States. Now, the American Academy of Pediatrics is updating its recommendations on drowning prevention. Jarred Hill reports.
A hobby celebrating nature that dates back hundreds of years is finding new life in the United States. Michael George reports on why more and more people are giving Japanese flower arranging a try.
First, a report on the miracle babies of the Mauthausen camp. And, South Africa's missing great white sharks.
Trump threatens new attacks as U.S. and Iranian negotiators meet; at least 70 major fires burning in western U.S.