All 6 officers from "Goon Squad" sentenced for torturing Black men
Former Richland police officer Joshua Hartfield was one of six law enforcement officers who admitted to racially motivated torture.
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3rd "Goon Squad" officer sentenced
Former Rankin County sheriff's deputy Daniel Opdyke was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison Wednesday. He is the third of six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to subjecting two Black men to torture in 2023. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
4th deputy from Mississippi "Goon Squad" gets 40 years in prison
Christian Dedmon has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Tom Lee for his role in torturing three men in two separate incidents.
"Goon Squad" officers convicted
Two ex-sheriff's deputies in Mississippi have been sentenced for their part in the racially charged assault of two Black men. Hunter Elward and Jeffrey Middleton, members of the self-proclaimed "Goon Squad," received sentences of approximately 20 years and 17.5 years, respectively, for their part.
Ex-deputies sentenced in racist torture case
A judge on Tuesday sentenced two former Mississippi sheriff's deputies to decades in prison for the racially motivated torture of two Black men. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the details.
Former officers sentenced for torturing Black men
Two former Mississippi deputies were sentenced Tuesday for breaking into a home without a warrant and torturing two Black men inside. Hunter Elward was sentenced to nearly 20 years, while Jeffrey Middleton was given 17.5 years behind bars. Errol Barnett reports.
2 ex-deputies get decades in prison in racist torture of Black men
The former deputies are among six ex-Mississippi law enforcement officers who are being sentenced this week after admitting to torturing two Black men.
Sentencing underway for sheriff deputies who tortured men
Sentencing began Tuesday for six White former Mississippi sheriff deputies who tortured two Black men last year after a complaint from a neighbor that the men were living with a White woman. The sheriff deputies assaulted the men with stun guns, sex toys and liquids before forcing them to shower together. One of the sheriff deputies then shot one of the victims in the mouth in a mock execution and planted evidence in an attempt to cover up the crimes. Former prosecutor Steve Baric joined CBS News to talk about the case.
What to expect from Biden, Trump campaigns
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are moving on to the general election phase of the 2024 presidential race after Tuesday's primary results in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington. CBS News chief election and campaign reporter Robert Costa has the latest.
Biden, Trump could soon clinch nominations
Presidential contests in Georgia, Washington, Mississippi and Hawaii may help President Biden and former President Donald Trump surpass the number of delegates needed to clinch their parties' presidential nominations. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small reports.
Biden, Trump close to clinching nominations
Enough delegates are on the line in Tuesday's primary votes to put both President Biden and former President Donald Trump over the mark they need to clinch their respective parties' presidential nominations. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more on where voters are heading to the polls.
Trump, Biden likely to clinch nomination in today's primaries
President Biden clinched the 2024 Democratic nomination, and former President Donald Trump may clinch the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Multiple Mississippi prisons controlled by gangs, DOJ report says
The report found violence, gang control and trafficking of contraband had been happening inside Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, South Mississippi Correctional Institution, and Wilkinson County Correctional Facility for years.
Mississippi National Guardsmen killed in helicopter crash identified
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves identified the men one day after the AH-64 Apache helicopter they were flying crashed.
Some Southern lawmakers rethink opposition to Medicaid expansion
While many Republican state lawmakers remain firmly against Medicaid expansion, some key leaders in holdout states are showing a willingness to reconsider.
How a Vietnam vet found healing as the "Honey-Do Dude"
Following his retirement and the death of his wife, Danny Chauvin needed a way to keep busy, so he began offering his handyman services for free.
14 states are cutting individual taxes in 2024. Here's where.
The tax cuts are a continuation of a pandemic-era push to provide tax relief to workers amid revenue surpluses.
Winter storms hit U.S. from coast to coast
Severe storm conditions across the United States are affecting travel, with heavy snow hitting parts of the central U.S., and rain and flooding targeting the Northeast. CBS News teams in Chicago, New York and Boston are following the weather and storm relief efforts.
Severe storms slam Southeast
Severe storms across the Southeast caused damage and flooding in multiple states, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The same storm system created blizzard conditions in Nebraska. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff reports.
Deputy fatally shot during traffic stop; suspect killed after police chase
George County Deputy Jeremy Malone was killed after he stopped a vehicle in Rocky Creek, the sheriff said.
Democrats pick up Election Night wins in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia
CBS News projected that Ohio Issue 1 will pass, enshrining the right to abortion in the state's constitution.
Mississippi's GOP Gov. Tate Reeves wins reelection, CBS News projects
Gov. Tate Reeves fended off a challenge from Democrat Brandon Presley, a second cousin of Elvis.
Police accused of cover-up in man's death
A Mississippi mother is searching for answers after her son was struck and killed by a police cruiser, and she says she was not told for nearly six months. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Blues lives on in Mississippi
It's not topping the charts, but blues music is having a revival in the Mississippi Delta, an area where the music first flourished.
Eye on America: Honoring Black history
In Mississippi, we remember the life, death and legacy of Emmett Till. Then in Delaware, we visit a new exhibit that’s celebrating the often overlooked fashion pioneer Ann Lowe. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Bullets fired at UnitedHealthcare CEO had words written on them
"Deny," "defend" and "depose" were written on shell casings recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Hegseth signed NDA, received six-figure severance after leaving veterans' group
Pete Hegseth received a six-figure sum amid allegations of financial mismanagement, intoxication and sexual impropriety, all of which he denies.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
American man likely killed by kidnappers in Philippines, police say
Philippine police say Elliot Eastman, American YouTuber kidnapped in October, likely died of gunshots sustained during his abduction in Zamboanga del Norte province.
House task force to hold final hearing on Trump assassination attempts
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe is set to testify before the bipartisan House task force investigating the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump.
Legendary drug lord released after serving 25 years in U.S. prison
Fabio Ochoa Vásquez and his brothers amassed a fortune when cocaine started flooding the U.S. in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
False claims about hidden Plan B "pill" in pregnancy tests resurface online
The "pill" inside pregnancy tests is not an emergency contraceptive, but a desiccant tablet meant to regulate moisture.
Congo investigating mystery flu-like disease that's killed at least 71
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
What we know about the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting death
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday in what officials are calling a targeted attack.
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Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees
Lawmakers accuse airline executives of gouging travelers with "junk" fees. Carriers say they give people options.
Bullets fired at UnitedHealthcare CEO had words written on them
"Deny," "defend" and "depose" were written on shell casings recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday.
Biden to participate in final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
Manhunt for gunman who shot UnitedHealthcare CEO in NYC
After UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, a citywide manhunt continues.
House task force holds final hearing on Trump assassination attempts
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe is testifying before the bipartisan House task force investigating the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump.
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Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees
Lawmakers accuse airline executives of gouging travelers with "junk" fees. Carriers say they give people options.
Bitcoin price reaches $100,000-mark for first time ever
This comes just two years after Bitcoin's price dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.
Trump to nominate Paul Atkins, a cryptocurrency advocate, for SEC chair
President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate Paul Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.
More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
Why is this European city ranked No. 1 in the world for expats?
These are the best cities for international workers, according to a new quality-of-life ranking. Here's why this European locale tops the list.
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Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees
Lawmakers accuse airline executives of gouging travelers with "junk" fees. Carriers say they give people options.
Biden to participate in final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
House task force holds final hearing on Trump assassination attempts
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe is testifying before the bipartisan House task force investigating the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump.
French prime minister resigning after parliament's no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is resigning after a no-confidence vote by lawmakers, fueling concern over a "new era of political instability."
Trump to nominate Paul Atkins, a cryptocurrency advocate, for SEC chair
President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate Paul Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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False claims about hidden Plan B "pill" in pregnancy tests resurface online
The "pill" inside pregnancy tests is not an emergency contraceptive, but a desiccant tablet meant to regulate moisture.
Congo investigating mystery flu-like disease that's killed at least 71
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
How to sleep, breathe and drink water better, according to an expert
Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.
CU Anschutz Medical Campus' grant to help restore vision to blind patients
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus received up to $46 million in a grant to help develop an innovative treatment to cure blindness.
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Congo investigating mystery flu-like disease that's killed at least 71
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
Mexico announces largest fentanyl seizure in its history
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department said it was increasing the reward for the top leader of the Jalisco cartel to $15 million.
Legendary drug lord released after serving 25 years in U.S. prison
Fabio Ochoa Vásquez and his brothers amassed a fortune when cocaine started flooding the U.S. in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
French prime minister resigning after parliament's no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is resigning after a no-confidence vote by lawmakers, fueling concern over a "new era of political instability."
American man likely killed by kidnappers in Philippines, police say
Philippine police say Elliot Eastman, American YouTuber kidnapped in October, likely died of gunshots sustained during his abduction in Zamboanga del Norte province.
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Biden to participate in final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
Dolly Parton's new children's book stars her French bulldog Billy
Dolly Parton appeared on "CBS Mornings" Wednesday from Nashville to unveil her latest children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas."
Lisa Lisa on rediscovering her voice
Lisa Lisa talks about her unforgettable 80s hits, her journey in music and how her perspective has changed over the years.
Inside the world of freediving
Michael John Warren joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the art and challenges of freediving.
Dolly Parton on new children's book
Dolly Parton joins "CBS Mornings" to unveil her latest children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas," which features her real-life French bulldog, Billy.
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Boeing whistleblower sounds alarm over safety at satellite factory
Craig Garriott has built satellites for Boeing for nearly three decades.
Most common passwords of 2024 revealed
Hackers' favorites top this year's list of most common passwords, with "123456," "password" and "qwerty123" leading the pack. Experts warn these choices make your accounts an easy target.
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.
Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
Company pilots drone food delivery service
In California, a company is running a pilot program for drone food delivery. Itay Hod takes a look at how the service works.
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Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
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Bullets fired at UnitedHealthcare CEO had words written on them
"Deny," "defend" and "depose" were written on shell casings recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday.
Mexico announces largest fentanyl seizure in its history
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department said it was increasing the reward for the top leader of the Jalisco cartel to $15 million.
Legendary drug lord released after serving 25 years in U.S. prison
Fabio Ochoa Vásquez and his brothers amassed a fortune when cocaine started flooding the U.S. in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
American man likely killed by kidnappers in Philippines, police say
Philippine police say Elliot Eastman, American YouTuber kidnapped in October, likely died of gunshots sustained during his abduction in Zamboanga del Norte province.
2 students wounded in California school shooting
Two students were shot and wounded Wednesday at the Feather River Adventist School, a small private elementary school in Palermo, a community in Northern California, authorities said. The suspected gunman was found dead. Elise Preston has the latest.
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More on small asteroid near Earth
A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.
Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
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New premium seat option at Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines says it will roll out a first-class-style seating option starting late next year. Sean Cudahy, aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joined CBS News to talk about it.
South Korea impeachment vote set for Saturday
Opposition lawmakers in South Korea are set to vote on impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol Saturday after Yeol's martial law declaration that threw the country into chaos earlier this week. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
House hearing on trump assassination attempts
The bipartisan House task force investigating the attempted assassinations of President-elect Donald Trump is set to hold its final hearing Thursday with testimony coming from acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
Details on Hegseth severance from vet group
Pete Hegseth says he's not withdrawing from consideration to be the next secretary of defense, but sources say President-elect Donald Trump is considering a replacement for the embattled choice. Sources are also revealing new details about Hegseth's departure from his CEO position at a veterans group in 2016. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Hunt for UnitedHealthcare gunman continues
Police are still searching for the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday in what authorities say appeared to have been a targeted attack. Anna Schecter, CBS News Crime and Safety Unit senior coordinating producer, has the latest on what we know.