Report: St. Louis journalist fired
A St. Louis journalist, Bobby Hughes, has been reportedly fired after posting an insensitive joke on Facebook about Michael Brown Jr.'s mother. Brown was shot to death in 2014.
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A St. Louis journalist, Bobby Hughes, has been reportedly fired after posting an insensitive joke on Facebook about Michael Brown Jr.'s mother. Brown was shot to death in 2014.
Donald Trump is lashing out at the New York Times after the newspaper published personal stories from women who either met or knew the presumptive Republican nominee for president; with 46 years at "60 Minutes," Morley Safer is the show's longest-serving correspondent
This past week, Delrish Moss was sworn in as the first African-American police chief of Ferguson, Missouri. He's taking over nearly two years after a white Ferguson officer killed an unarmed teenager, setting off protests nationwide. Jeff Pegues has more.
ISIS has recently suffered a number of blows in their Iraqi territory, but the group struck back with lethal force in the heart of Baghdad on Wednesday; legendary CBS newsman Morley Safer is set to retire after over 50 years at the network
Delrish Moss was planning to retire in September after more than three decades as a cop. That all changed when he got an emergency call to overhaul the Ferguson, Missouri police department. Jeff Pegues spoke with him about the task ahead.
A man from Missouri, who is currently in prison in Colorado, is claiming to be Prince's biological son and the rightful heir to the music icon's estate. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Coming home to care for an ailing mother is a path many a loving child has followed. Unbeknownst to George Hodgman, this particular chapter in his life would provide therapy, and the foundation of his bestselling memoir, "Bettyville." Mo Rocca meets Hodgman, and his mom, Betty, in Paris, Missouri.
Hail is hammering the Midwest while Americans living in the Southern Plains have been told to prep for possible tornado touchdowns; Virginia McLaurin became a viral sensation after her recent joyous meeting with President Obama. She was the picture of health at 107
Dangerous storms are threatening the Southern Plains, Midwest and Northeast. The severe weather system has dumped hail in Missouri, while farther south conditions are ripe for a tornado outbreak. CBS Boston's Eric Fisher has the forecast.
Hail is hammering the Midwest while Americans living in the Southern Plains have been told to prep for possible tornado touchdowns. David Begnaud is live in Wichita, Kansas, which is on alert for destructive weather.
Like the Republicans, Democrats are voting in five big states Tuesday. A poll gives Hillary Clinton a commanding 26-point lead in Florida, where 214 delegates are up for grabs. But polls in Ohio show Bernie Sanders trailing Clinton by only five points. Nancy Cordes reports from Charlotte, North Carolina, another state where Clinton is the favorite.
The University of Missouri says an investigation into assistant professor Melissa Click who sparked a national backlash is nearly done. The communications professor was caught on video during campus protests in November calling for "muscle" to remove a student journalist. Video a month earlier shows her cursing at police. In an interview you’ll see only on “CBS This Morning,” Click tells Anna Werner she regrets her actions.
Donald Trump and John Kasich are celebrating while Marco Rubio is figuring out how to rebound following Tuesday night's New Hampshire primaries; Mark Strassmann reports on a love story -- an American World War II veteran and the British woman he planned to marry.
Late Wednesday, Attorney General Loretta Lynch annouced the Department of Justice would sue the city of Ferguson, Missouri after the city rejected parts of an agreement to reform its police and courts. Vinita Nair has more.
Police are searching for a Missouri couple wanted for multiple crimes including kidnapping, burglary and theft. CBS News Justice Correspondent Paula Reid has the latest details for CBSN.
Deadly flooding that has swamped the Midwest is racing toward the South. At least 25 people have died in Missouri and Illinois, and the rising water has prompted flood warnings along the Mississippi River. David Begnaud reports from Alexander County, Illinois.
Parts of the Midwest face the threat of more historic flooding. Flood warnings are in place along more than half a dozen states as the wall of water moves South. Flooding is blamed for at least 25 deaths in Missouri and Illinois. David Begnaud reports from Alexander County, Illinois.
The Mississippi River has started to recede in parts of Missouri, but nearly 10 million Americans remain under flood warnings. David Begnaud reports.
There are record-breaking floods along the Mississippi, Ohio and Arkansas Rivers. Winter floods are blamed for at least 22 deaths in Missouri and Illinois. As David Begnaud reports, the impact is likely to last for several more weeks.
New Year's Eve celebrations went on as planned in Dubai despite a ferocious fire raging at a 63-floor hotel not far from where fireworks were being shot off; for five-and-a-half months, CBS News followed a group of high school dropouts through a unique program run by the National Guard, called the Challenge Academy
People in Missouri will finally see water from the Mississippi River start to recede following some of the worst flooding since the historic floods of 1993. The extreme flooding has killed at least 12 people in Missouri alone. David Begnaud is there with more.
Following months of accusations, Bill Cosby was arraigned on sex assault charges Wednesday; a decade ago, two little girls started a program called "ThanksUSA" offering scholarships to the spouses and children of soldiers fighting the War on Terror
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Floodwaters continue to inundate communities in the St. Louis area in the worst flooding since 1993. Dozens of homes have already been lost to the deadly Mississippi River flood -- and even more are in harm's way. Anna Werner reports.
At least 20 people have died in Missouri and Illinois from what's being called historic flooding in the Midwest. Lauren Pozen of CBS affiliate station KMOV joins CBSN from Valley Park, Missouri with more on the catastrophic flooding.
The United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said one of its ships was targeted while transiting the strait on Saturday.
The discovery was made by an underwater fisherman who described it as the "most incredible" in his life.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
A 29-year-old expectant mother is in hiding, concerned that she will be deported at any moment after the Trump administration ended the Temporary Protected Status program for hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants.
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there have been various cases of Ukrainian drones straying into NATO airspace.
State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole had criticized Rep. Ed Case's votes to send military aid to Israel and for a previous version of the SAVE America Act.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
The total is also the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history.
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
Police say the woman and infant were taken to hospital in critical condition and declared dead on arrival.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still wonders if anyone else was involved.
C.C. Opanowski says it's still difficult to process the fact that a person she once loved was convicted of murder. She hopes that others can learn from her story.
A 29-year-old expectant mother is in hiding, concerned that she will be deported at any moment after the Trump administration ended the Temporary Protected Status program for hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants.
A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision.
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole had criticized Rep. Ed Case's votes to send military aid to Israel and for a previous version of the SAVE America Act.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Democratic incumbents in safe districts in New York and Colorado have been ousted so far this year by primary challengers.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Some older Americans find themselves at a loss when it comes to managing healthcare expenses after retirement starts. Jill Schlesinger has tips on how to stay healthy after retiring.
One year after a massive stroke nearly incapacitated him, Todd Meiklejohn is opening up about his experience.
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
The discovery was made by an underwater fisherman who described it as the "most incredible" in his life.
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there have been various cases of Ukrainian drones straying into NATO airspace.
Measuring less than 4 centimeters and known as the "spring frog," the dark green-spotted amphibians were observed in San Lorenzo de Tarrazu.
Drone sightings over civilian and cargo airports have been reported more frequently.
Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.
A family-owned wallpaper company made luxury design their booming business. Meg Oliver takes a look inside Phillip Jeffries, the decor business turning walls into works of art.
Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Never Gonna Die."
Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Tiger Blood."
Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Heavy Eyes."
Todd Blanche is confirmed as attorney general, fires blaze in Europe and the U.S., plus Houndmouth plays Saturday Sessions.
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and others, must pay nearly $1 billion after a court found the social media giant to have put children and teen users at risk. A New Mexico judge ruled that Meta must pay $567 million into a fund to pay for harm prevention and awareness, in addition to $375 million in civil penalties previously decided by a jury.
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.
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still wonders if anyone else was involved.
C.C. Opanowski says it's still difficult to process the fact that a person she once loved was convicted of murder. She hopes that others can learn from her story.
Three people were killed during a shooting that began at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Investigators have now released security footage as they probe the motive for the shooting.
Driving like a "Grand Theft Auto" player in real life is both illegal and highly dangerous, police warn. Kris Van Cleave went on a ride-along to see what the California Highway Patrol is dealing with.
Police have released surveillance and body camera footage revealing new details about the shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, that killed three people. Carter Evans has more.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Following the discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains in a vehicle registered to D4vd last fall, what were the key developments that led to charges this week? On this episode of "Case by Case," we examine all of the new details coming out of the case against singer-songwriter David Anthony Burke, who professionally goes by D4vd. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales and CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman break down what we know so far about Celeste's death and the alleged abusive relationship she had with the singer.
On Friday, June 5, Brendan Banfield was sentenced to life in prison without parole for orchestrating an elaborate plot to murder his wife, Christine Banfield, while carrying on an affair with the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães. The scheme involved luring an unsuspecting man, Joseph Ryan, to the Banfield home and attempting to frame him for the crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green and "48 Hours" producer Michelle Sigona share the most passionate moments from victim impact statements. You'll also hear from Brendan Banfield in court as he maintained his innocence.
A preliminary hearing offers the clearest look yet at the case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who is charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green is joined by Los Angeles Times investigative crime writer Richard Winton to unpack the latest courtroom developments, the prosecution's strategy, the defense's response, and the evidence that could determine whether the case advances to trial.
On April 29, prosecutors released a brief outlining their case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who has been charged in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. On this episode of "Case By Case," we examine the state's timeline of events, including the allegation that D4vd stabbed Celeste and went to great lengths to cover up the crime. Plus, an update on Nick Reiner who appeared in the same court just hours before D4vd. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty and Los Angeles Times crime writer Richard Winton dig into the new details on both stories.
A young woman mourns her uncle's murder … and questions whether the convicted killer was the only one involved. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.