Deputies "justified" in fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr., DA says
Deputies attempting to serve drug-related search and arrest warrants shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr. outside his Elizabeth City home on April 21.
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Andrew Brown Jr. shooting video released
Prosecutors in North Carolina said sheriff's deputies involved in last month's deadly shooting of a Black man were justified and would not face charges. District Attorney Andrew Womble showed bodycam footage that he said shows Andrew Brown Jr. was driving his car toward deputies when they opened fire. CBS News correspondent Michael George reports.
DA: Shooting of Andrew Brown "was justified"
District Attorney Andrew Womble announced Tuesday that North Carolina sheriff's deputies will not face charges for the shooting of Andrew Brown Jr., a 42-year-old Black man whose death sparked protests last month. Womble said they were justified in opening fire as Brown drove towards officers who were attempted to serve a search warrant. Watch a portion of his news conference.
Lawyers: Video shows Andrew Brown Jr. didn't drive into deputies
The family's lawyers say the footage contradicts statements by the local DA, who said that deputies didn't start firing until after Brown's vehicle struck them twice.
Third nor'easter on its way
The third winter storm to hit the East Coast in less than two weeks is expected to bring more snowfall. Thousands of people still remain without power from the last two storms. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson has the latest forecast.
Billy Graham's complicated legacy
President Trump is joining thousands of mourners at the funeral for Reverend Billy Graham, who played an influential role in American political as well as religious life for decades. Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott joins CBSN to discuss Graham's impact, plus a new poll on how Americans view Mr. Trump's racial attitudes.
Rev. Billy Graham dies at 99
The Rev. Billy Graham died Wednesday in North Carolina, where he lived. He was 99 years old. Graham became the world's best-known evangelist during 70 years of his ministry and met with every presidents from Harry Truman to Barack Obama.
School district scraps sex ed program
A heated debate in North Carolina on teaching kids about sex highlights the difficulty for many school districts around the country. The Cumberland County board of education voted Tuesday to get rid of its Planned Parenthood sex education program after criticism from some parents. Mark Strassmann reports.
Rep. Meadows says "the swamp won" on spending
Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus Representative Mark Meadows, R-North Carolina, discusses the spending deal with "Face the Nation" guest host Major Garrett.
North Carolina redistricting
Federal judges ruled Tuesday that North Carolina's congressional district map drawn by legislative Republicans is illegally gerrymandered because of excessive partisanship that gave the GOP a rock-solid advantage for most seats and must quickly be redone.
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"Bomb Cyclone" pummels the east coast; Snow welcomed with southern hospitality
Winter weather forecast
Across the Northeast, people are dealing with several inches of snow and heavy winds. But the storm could be followed by a blast of cold temperatures in several cities. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist for Boston's WBZ-TV, has the forecast.
Travel nightmare
Thursday's winter storm prompted thousands of flight cancellations across the Northeast, including New York and Boston. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke to some people stuck in the travel nightmare.
Opioid Overdoses
More than 42,000 people died from opioid-related overdoses in 2016, a 28 percent increase from 2015. Keith Humphreys, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, joins CBSN to discuss the data.
Amber Alert: N.C. missing tot
The FBI has joined local investigators in Jacksonville, N.C. in the search for a missing toddler. Kristy Woods says her 3-year-old daughter Mariah was last seen in her bed around 11 p.m. Sunday night, and she made an emotional plea for the child's return.
Air traffic controller charged
Paul George Dandan, 30, is charged with possession of a weapon of mass destruction, acquiring a weapon of mass destruction and transporting a weapon of mass destruction.
Boy's UPS dream
A 5-year-old boy in Forest City, North Carolina, knows he wants to be a UPS driver when he grows up. Kristen Hampton of the Charlotte CBS affiliate, WBTV, finds out what's inspiring his dream.
Dangerous storm system
A string of powerful storms damaged homes and airports in the Southeast overnight Tuesday. The weather left nearly 100,000 people without power in the Carolinas and Virginia. CBS News' DeMarco Morgan reports from Hickory Regional Airport in North Carolina.
"Cough syrup murder"
New details have been released in the Raleigh, North Carolina case known as the "cough syrup murder." The autopsy for Lauren Phelps shows she was stabbed more than 120 times. Her husband, Matthew Phelps, is charged with her murder. WNCN's Amy Cutler reports on the latest details.
The Dish: Pok Pok's Andy Ricker
Andy Ricker grew up in North Carolina and New England, but his culinary education came from thousands of miles away. Thirty years ago, as a backpacking traveler, he became enchanted by Thailand and its remarkable food culture. He brought the region's cooking secrets home and now runs a food empire that includes restaurants in Portland, New York and Los Angeles.
Murder suspect cites meds
28-year-old North Carolina man Matthew Phelps is charged with murder after allegedly telling a 911 dispatcher he took cold medicine and awoke to find his wife slain. Police found 29-year-old Lauren Ashley-Nicole Phelps fatally stabbed in the couple's bedroom.
Outer Banks power outage
A construction accident caused a major power outage in North Carolina's Outer Banks. The blackout has forced thousands of tourists out of the area at the height of the summer season, costing local businesses big money. Some of these businesses are now suing the construction company involved. CBS News correspondent Demarco Morgan joins CBSN from the Outer Banks with the latest.
N.C. power repairs
Crews have been working around the clock to restore power after a major man-made blackout forced the evacuation of nearly 50,000 tourists from one of North Carolina's most popular vacation spots. Repairs could last two weeks. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Outer Banks power outage
A man-made blackout is forcing tourists to evacuate one of the East Coast's most popular vacation spots at the height of the summer season. Thousands of people have been without power in North Carolina's Outer Banks since Thursday due to a construction accident. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Funeral held for Andrew Brown Jr.
A funeral was held in North Carolina for Andrew Brown Jr., who was shot to death by police who were serving an arrest warrant.
Senate approves most DHS funding, hours after Trump promised to restart TSA pay
The Senate agreed early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to end a standoff in Congress that led to massive lines at many airports.
Judge blocks Pentagon from labeling Anthropic AI a "supply chain risk"
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
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Witkoff floats Iran peace proposal as Trump extends pause on energy plant strikes
President Trump on Thursday extended a pause on striking Iranian energy infrastructure until April 6.
Trump says he'll order DHS to start paying TSA officers as shutdown drags on
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Siblings indicted after explosive device found outside Air Force base
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, is home to U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and the Air Force's Air Mobility Command.
Trump's signature to be featured on U.S. paper currency, Treasury says
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
Black Hawk chopper crossed path of United flight in California, FAA says
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
DOJ tells judge it incorrectly used ICE memo for immigration court arrests
Justice Department lawyers said in the memo that it was a "regrettable error" to cite the memo in monthslong litigation.
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Helicopter crash off Hawaii leaves 3 dead, 2 injured, authorities say
A helicopter crashed Thursday afternoon on a remote beach on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two, authorities said.
Partner of flight attendant missing in Colombia: "I want to believe that he's alive"
A search is underway for an American Airlines flight attendant whose disappearance while on a layover in Medellín, Colombia, has left his loved ones desperate for answers.
Trump says he'll order DHS to start paying TSA officers as shutdown drags on
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Trump's signature to be featured on U.S. paper currency, Treasury says
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
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Judge blocks Pentagon from labeling Anthropic AI a "supply chain risk"
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
Why this week's social media verdicts could hold tech giants to account
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
Americans face calls to cut their energy usage as Iran war drags on
As oil prices surge, some experts are urging consumers to take energy-conserving steps like working from home or driving less.
As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill would raise taxes on households worth more than $50 million and on billionaires.
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
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Judge blocks Pentagon from labeling Anthropic AI a "supply chain risk"
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
Trump says he'll order DHS to start paying TSA officers as shutdown drags on
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Trump's signature to be featured on U.S. paper currency, Treasury says
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
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What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
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2 boats carrying aid to Cuba reported missing by Mexico
Since last week, activists from several countries have left Mexican ports on vessels loaded with food and other supplies for Cuba, which faces a humanitarian crisis in the face of a U.S.-imposed fuel embargo.
Partner of flight attendant missing in Colombia: "I want to believe that he's alive"
A search is underway for an American Airlines flight attendant whose disappearance while on a layover in Medellín, Colombia, has left his loved ones desperate for answers.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Russia is helping Iran with intel to kill Americans, says top EU diplomat
Russia is providing intelligence support to Iran in the Middle East war to "kill Americans," Kaja Kallas said Thursday.
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Camila Morrone talks new horror series
Camila Morrone, who stars in the series "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the show, what intimidated her about the horror genre, and working with the Duffer brothers.
Stunning "Survivor" elimination ceremony
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals shocking details about the latest "Survivor" elimination ceremony.
Colbert to co-write "Lord of the Rings" film
Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson announced on Wednesday that "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert will co-write the next "Lord of the Rings" movie. "The Late Show" airs its final episode in May.
MLB's "robot umpire" debuts in Yankees-Giants season opener
Major League Baseball's "robot umpire" made its debut in the season-opening New Yankees-San Francisco Giants game in Oracle Park.
New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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.
What jobs are most at risk from AI
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
Why this week's social media verdicts could hold tech giants to account
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
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Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
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Inside NYPD's gender based violence unit
The nation's largest police department, the NYPD, has launched a new unit designed to revolutionize how it approaches survivors of gender-based violence. CBS News got an exclusive first look inside the policy and training facility. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Bodycam video shown in attempted murder trial
The trial of a Hawaii doctor accused of attempting to murder his wife while on a hiking trail is underway. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman breaks down footage of the alleged incident that the jury watched on Wednesday. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Judge rejects Maduro's request to dismiss case
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appeared at a New York courthouse on Thursday for a hearing in his drug trafficking case. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Siblings indicted after explosive device found outside Air Force base
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, is home to U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and the Air Force's Air Mobility Command.
Gender-based violence policy, training unit
The New York City Police Department is unveiling its gender-based violence policy and training unit to help survivors and investigate aggressors. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
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Missing flight attendant's loved ones speak out
Eric Fernado Gutierrez Molina, an American Airlines flight attendant, went missing March 21, in Medellín, Colombia. His partner and his best friend spoke with CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides about the disappearance.
Maduro in isolation as court battle intensifies
Nicolás Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan leader, and his wife both appeared in federal court in Manhattan nearly three months after American forces invaded his country and brought him to the U.S. to face narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges. Lilia Luciano has details.
Savannah Guthrie opens up about mom's vanishing
In her first interview since her mother Nancy's kidnapping, "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie says she feared her fame made her mom a target. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Trump extends pause on Iran energy sites
The U.S. will extend its pause on strikes on Iranian energy plants by roughly an additional 10 days, at the request of the Iranian government, President Trump announced. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Teen has only perfect March Madness bracket left
People filled out more than 40 million NCAA tournament brackets across the men's and women's games, but there is just one bracket left that is perfect. Tony Dokoupil has the story.