Far-right politicians claim U.K. teen's murder shows "two-tier policing"
Protesters angry over the murder of Henry Nowak and the way he was treated by officers after being fatally stabbed clashed violently with British police.
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Why Alabama's redistricting plan was blocked
A federal court has blocked a congressional redistricting plan in Alabama, finding that the map intentionally discriminated against Black voters. Republicans say they'll appeal the decision to the Supreme Court. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the case.
NAACP calls for college sports boycott
The NAACP is calling on Black student athletes and fans to boycott public universities in several Southern states over voting rights. LZ Granderson, opinion columnist at the Los Angeles Times, joins to discuss.
From 1965: LBJ calls for equal voting rights
Major Garrett introduces CBS News Radio coverage of President Lyndon B. Johnson's 1965 speech to Congress, calling for equal voting rights for Black Americans.
SCOTUS clears way for Alabama's new House map
The Supreme Court on Monday lifted a mandate in Alabama requiring the state to use a congressional map with two majority-Black districts. Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley joins to discuss his opposition to "racial gerrymandering."
Tennessee carves up majority-Black district
Tennessee lawmakers approved a new congressional map on Thursday that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Rep. Troy Carter on Supreme Court map decision
Louisiana is suspending its May 16 House primaries following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down its congressional map. The high court found the state relied too heavily on race when it created a second majority-Black district. Democratic Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana joins "The Takeout" to discuss the ruling.
SCOTUS Louisiana ruling weakens Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map on Wednesday, weakening the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its nonprofit investigations into extremist groups. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
White House takes down racist post
President Trump is blaming a staffer for the now-removed social media post that included a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama depicted as apes. Mr. Trump told reporters he is "the least racist president you've had in a long time."
Wisconsin Cinnabon worker fired after shouting racist slurs at customers
A Cinnabon worker in Wisconsin has been fired after a racist outburst directed at two customers went viral, the company said.
Australian senator banned for wearing burqa in protest blasted as racist
Senator Pauline Hanson banned from parliament for 7 days for wearing burqa in the chamber to demand they be banned nationally.
Rep. Jim Clyburn talks political future, more
In 1993, Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn became the ninth African American from South Carolina to serve in Congress, but all eight who came before him were elected in the 19th century. In his new book, he tells the stories of those eight predecessors. Clyburn joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and more.
4 jailed for assaults in case linked to white supremacist "active clubs"
Swedish authorities say four men who attacked foreigners at random were connected to a club ostensibly for sports, but "with clear racist elements."
Politico: Young GOP leaders sent racist texts
Thousands of messages shared in a group chat of Young Republicans are revealing some racist thoughts that even they worried about being leaked. The exchanges obtained by Politico are part of a Telegram chat among Young Republican leaders in New York, Kansas, Arizona and Vermont. Jason Beeferman, New York state politics reporter for Politico, joins with more.
Outgoing Ford Foundation president on new book
The new book "The Idea of America" hopes to narrow growing divisions among Americans. Author Darren Walker, outgoing president of the Ford Foundation, joins "The Takeout" to discuss how there is more that unites us than divides us.
Probe into anti-apartheid icon Steve Biko's death reopening 48 years later
South Africa's racist apartheid regime said no one was to blame for activist Steve Biko's death in prison. 48 years later, his family wants the truth to come out.
U.S. envoy accused of "insulting remarks" in Lebanon faces backlash
U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack reportedly changed his plans during a visit to Lebanon amid a backlash over remarks deemed demeaning to local journalists.
Trump orders universities to submit race data
In 2023, the Supreme Court ruled colleges and universities could consider race and life experiences in the admissions process, but that race could not be a determining factor. President Trump has gone a step further, now requiring new data on admissions seemingly aimed at filtering out race as part of the considerations at all. Amalea Smirniotopoulos, senior policy counsel and co-manager of the Legal Defense Fund's Equal Protection Initiative, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Black swimmers teach others to help end history of aquatic segregation
Black people under age 30 are 1.5 times more likely to drown than their White peers, according to the CDC.
Controversial radio icon Don Imus dies
Don Imus- one of radio’s legendary — and most controversial — figures died Friday at a Texas hospital. One of the original shock-jocks, Imus had a long, ground-breaking career. But it was marred by bouts of alcoholism and drug addiction, and all but ended in disgrace after he made racist comments on air. Jeff Glor reports.
Probe into white power hand signs at Army-Navy game
West Point and the Naval Academy have launched investigations into whether cadets flashed a racist hand gesture at the Army-Navy football game. The image was seen on TV. David Martin reports.
Miami Marlins join efforts to restore defaced Overtown mural
The Miami Marlins are joining efforts to restore the defaced mural of baseball legends Jackie Robinson and Minnie Miñoso in Miami's Overtown neighborhood, which was marked with racist graffiti last week.
Mitch Landrieu on racism in the South
Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu helped lead the charge to remove Confederate statues in his city. Now he’s leading an initiative that calls for a reckoning with the legacy of racism. The nonprofit E Pluribus Unum works to achieve social and racial justice in the U.S. Landrieu joins "CBS This Morning" to share findings from the organization's first report, Divided by Design, offering a comprehensive look at race and class issues in the South.
Police condemn "hate-fueled acts and mob rule" in Northern Ireland unrest
Northern Ireland police say violence in the town of Ballymena, reportedly fueled by racial tension, have left 32 officers injured.
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U.S. launches largest-ever effort to denaturalize citizens accused of fraud
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
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Iran and Israel say attacks halted after Trump tells both to "stop 'shooting'"
Iran and Israel declare a halt to fighting as President Trump says both are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war.
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.
U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
Raman defeats Pratt to face Bass in LA mayoral election, CBS News projects
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
Judge voids Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
Pentagon updates religious codes after criticism from Mormons
On Friday, the Pentagon cut the number of religious affiliation codes from over 200 to 31 to help military chaplains streamline religious support services.
Russia bans Bill Browder's teen son after he exposes alleged crypto scheme
Russia sanctioned Alexander Browder, son of financier-turned-activist Bill Browder, after he unveiled an alleged cryptocurrency money laundering network.
South Florida reports feeling shaking from earthquake off coast of Cuba
An earthquake off Cuba was felt across parts of Florida, but Miami officials reported no major injuries, significant damage or tsunami threat.
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U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
Former NY Knick, NJ Sen. Bill Bradley says Trump "second fiddle" at Game 3
"The people are there to see these two teams play," Bill Bradley said of President Trump's plan to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
OpenAI says it filed confidential IPO as it positions itself for AI arms race
Going public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the beach?
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
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OpenAI says it filed confidential IPO as it positions itself for AI arms race
Going public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the beach?
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
Nearly half of Americans say they're worse off financially than a year ago
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
Working remotely can hurt people's mental health, research finds
Although working remotely offers flexibility, it also takes a toll on people's mental health, experts said.
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Raman defeats Pratt to face Bass in LA mayoral election, CBS News projects
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
Former NY Knick, NJ Sen. Bill Bradley says Trump "second fiddle" at Game 3
"The people are there to see these two teams play," Bill Bradley said of President Trump's plan to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
Judge voids Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
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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.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
A breakthrough for Type 1 diabetes treatment
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details.
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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.
Russia bans Bill Browder's teen son after he exposes alleged crypto scheme
Russia sanctioned Alexander Browder, son of financier-turned-activist Bill Browder, after he unveiled an alleged cryptocurrency money laundering network.
Pope Leo denounces what he calls "scourge" of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy
Pope Leo XIV denounced the "scourge" of sexual violence by Catholic clergy and called for a "culture of care" in the Church ahead of an expected private meeting with victims in Spain.
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Iran and Israel say attacks halted after Trump tells both to "stop 'shooting'"
Iran and Israel declare a halt to fighting as President Trump says both are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war.
Latvia says drone shot down as "result of Russian electronic warfare"
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
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Expert on UAPs, Spielberg's "Disclosure Day"
Garry Nolan, a professor of pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine and the executive director of the board for The Sol Foundation, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day," and its exploration of the existence of aliens on Earth.
Biggest winners from the 79th Tony Awards
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin breaks down the biggest wins and performances from the 79th Tony Awards.
Steven Spielberg talks "Disclosure Day"
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg talks to CBS News about his 34th feature film, "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if all of the evidence about UFOs and alien life was released to the entire world and proved we are not alone. He also discusses his opinion on aliens, saying they "have been here and they are here."
Highlights from the Tony Awards
At Broadway's biggest night, "Schmigadoon!" took home the award for best musical. Meanwhile, "Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'" won six Tony Awards, the most of the night. Jamie Wax has more on the winners and top moments.
Tony Awards honor "Schmigadoon!" and more. See the full winners list.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the beach?
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
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.
Tackling job search struggles
LinkedIn's latest workforce report found hiring rates are nearly 5% lower than a year ago. Catherine Fisher, a LinkedIn career expert, explains how job applicants can break through the market, using AI when applying and more.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
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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.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
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Crime
Court appearance for fake boarding pass suspect
A man appeared in a Houston courtroom Monday after he was removed from a United Airlines flight last month for allegedly getting on the plane with a fake boarding pass. Jason Allen reports.
Chaos after mass shooting at Ohio festival
At least 12 people were injured during a mass shooting at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials say. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
12 hurt in "gunfight" at Ohio festival, police say
Twelve people were injured, two of them critically, in what police are calling a "gunfight" that broke out at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday. Jonah Kaplan reports.
5 people stabbed at Penn Station, Amtrak police say
Six people, including the suspect, were taken to the hospital after a stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station on Sunday evening.
The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett
A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
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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.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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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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Francesca Hong on her run for Wisconsin governor
Wisconsin state representative and self-described democratic socialist Francesca Hong launched what many would consider a long-shot candidacy for Wisconsin governor last year. But early polls show her as one of the frontrunners ahead of the Democratic primary on August 11. Hong joined CBS News to discuss her campaign.
Apple unveils new child safety features
Apple unveiled new child safety features for its devices at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California, Monday. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Latest details on Trump denaturalization effort
The Trump administration says it is moving forward with what it calls the largest-ever effort to use its power to revoke U.S. citizenship. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
6/8: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Iran and Israel say they've halted military operations after weekend flare-up; Trump attends NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden.
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Millions in central U.S. facing severe weather threats after weekend of storms; Inside Trump's visit to the NBA Finals.