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Jurors for "Unite the Right" civil trial will continue deliberations Tuesday
Plaintiffs are seeking compensatory and statutory damages against two dozen white nationalist, neo-Nazi and white supremacist organizations and individuals for conspiring to commit racially motivated violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, at the 2017 Unite the Right rally. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano for the latest on the case.
2 trials expose divide on race and justice
Closing arguments are set to begin Monday in the trial of three white men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery. On Friday, Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted on all charges after shooting three men, killing two of them, at a protest against the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Attorney Paul Batista joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss more.
Testimony shines light on racism in cricket
In an unprecedented statement, all of England’s major cricketing bodies apologized for racism in the sport. It follows testimony given to British lawmakers by one former professional player this week. Imtiaz Tyab reports from London on how Azeem Rafiq's evidence has impacted Britain.
Anti-Asian racism in the Mississippi Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in the Mississippi Delta region. Baldwin Chiu, a film producer featured in the episode, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what it was like learning about his Mississippi roots.
Charlottesville organizers may have misled police
A civil trial for the organizers behind the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, is in its fourth week. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss more.
NFL stars return to the field for Week 10
Some of the biggest names in the NFL were back on the field this weekend. Meanwhile, U.S. Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Suni Lee says she and her friends were pepper-sprayed in a racist attack. And South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is inspiring other Black female leaders in the NCAA. CBS News special correspondent and host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL" James Brown joins CBSN to discuss the latest headlines in sports.
Attorney in Arbery case apologizes for comment
A defense attorney for one of the men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery apologized for saying he doesn't want "any more Black pastors" in the courtroom after the Reverend Al Sharpton sat with Arbery's family.
Olympian Suni Lee says she was pepper-sprayed in racist attack
Lee took home the gold medal for the women's gymnastics all-around at the Tokyo Olympics in July.
Analysis of trials in racially charged cases
Testimony has resumed in two racially charged trials. In Georgia, prosecutors are calling witnesses to take the stand in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's death, and in Wisconsin, a survivor testified in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who is accused of shooting three men and killing two of them. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, a Loyola Law School professor, joined CBSN to discuss.
Arbery murder trial: Opening statements begin
A murder trial is underway for three white Georgia men, accused of killing 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery, who was black. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss.
Controversy over critical race theory
A new episode of CBSN Originals examines the backlash to critical race theory, the debate over how and when race should be taught in schools, and the impact on students and teachers. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with former teacher and coach Matt Hawn, who is one of the people featured in the episode.
NBA investigates Phoenix Suns owner
The NBA is investigating the conduct of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver after a report accused him of racism, sexism and fostering a hostile work environment. CBSN has the details.
NBA investigating allegations against Suns owner Robert Sarver
The NBA has hired a law firm to investigate the conduct of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver after a new report accused him of racism, sexism and fostering a hostile work environment.
Students confront racism in private schools
As part of CBSN's series "Black @: Private Education and Race" series, we talked with Advanced Math and Science Academy alumna Soleil Kelly about what prompted the creation of the @BlackatAMSA Instagram account. She says the Black Student Union was expected to teach White students about race, even when the curriculum didn't — and discusses how the school's administration is responding the students' demands.
Oliver Scholars boosts diversity in elite schools
As part of CBSN's series "Black @: Private Education and Race," we spoke to Oliver Scholars CEO Danielle Moss about different barriers Black and Latino students face, and how her nonprofit is working to change that. She says legacy admissions policies offer affluent students an unfair advantage, and explains why all students benefit from more diverse schools.
Lasting effects of racism on Black students
As part of our series "Black @: Private Education and Race," clinical psychologist and University of Pennsylvania professor Dr. Howard Stevenson joins CBSN to explain how racism leaves long-lasting effects on Black students. He says microaggressions and school policing policies are traumatizing for students, and that excluding Black experiences from the curriculum leaves Black students feeling like their lives don't matter.
Black students "make our voices heard"
As part of our series "Black @: Private Education and Race," Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School alumna Lauren Gloster joins CBSN to explain how microaggressions are traumatizing for Black students, and why not having faculty representation is damaging for their learning experiences.
Small Mississippi football team dominates
Greenville Christian Academy, a small private school built to circumvent desegregation laws, is dominating Mississippi high school football. Now boasting a student body that is 70% Black - the team is all Black - the Delta area school is ranked number one, despite being badly outmanned by larger programs. Jan Crawford has the details.
Teacher placed on leave for "insulting" Native American dance
Viral videos show the teacher wearing a headdress seemingly made of paper cutout feathers while she dances during what was supposed to be a trigonometry lesson.
Aurora cop pledges changes to police training
Aurora, Colorado's police chief promises changes in officer training after a Black family's terrifying encounter with police. Eyewitness video shows four kids, aged six to 17, face down in a parking lot, swarmed by officers. They mistook the family's car for a stolen vehicle. Errol Barnett reports on how the police chief of that Denver suburb is responding to this alarming incident.
A historic look at Black, Jewish communities
Anti-Semitism is on the rise in the United States, and a recent string of high-profile incidents has reignited a conversation about how to combat it. Jericka Duncan took a deep dive into the history of anti-Semitism, and the rich history between the Black and Jewish communities.
Activists stress anti-racism among White people
The activist group Showing up for Racial Justice focuses on “calling in” White people to support racial justice and work with Black Lives Matter and other movements. SURJ, a multi-racial group, has 125 chapters, and stresses White people practice anti-racism. Danya Bacchus reports.
CEO apologizes for racial rant caught on video
Since the COVID-19 crisis began, many Asian Americans have been targeted by racial slurs and even violent assaults across the country. One family caught one incident on camera. Jeff Pegues reports.
Black man pinned against tree, threatened by White men in video
Indiana authorities are asking the FBI to investigate a confrontation as a possible hate crime, which was all caught on camera. A Black man says he was assaulted and threatened with a noose as he walked with friends last weekend. Jericka Duncan reports. (Viewers may find the video and audio offensive and disturbing.)
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U.S. conducts retaliatory strikes on Iran for downing of Apache helicopter
The two helicopter pilots were uninjured. After the retaliatory strikes were announced, President Trump said, "I believe the response should be very strong, very powerful."
Graham Platner to win Maine Democratic Senate primary and face Sen. Susan Collins
The primary victories set up a race that could be key to Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.
Hilton to face Becerra for California governor, CBS News projects
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE for rest of Trump's term
The House passed Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration.
House passes pro-union bill after 20 Republicans defy party
It's the seventh time this session that a discharge petition has secured the necessary 218 signatures to force a vote on legislation.
Trump stands by decision to name Pulte to intel role despite revolt in Congress
Bill Pulte will begin serving as acting director of national intelligence in a week and a half, President Trump said, effectively standing by his decision to name the housing regulator and Trump loyalist.
Texas teen sentenced to 35 years in prison for deadly stabbing at high school track meet
A Texas jury sentenced Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison for the 2025 Frisco track meet murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
Evette, Wilson head to runoff in primary for SC governor, CBS News projects
Rep. Nancy Mace, who led a high-profile campaign after sparring with President Trump, did not advance.
GOP Rep. Valadao to face progressive Villegas in key California House district
Progressive Randy Villegas' win is an embarrassing defeat for establishment Democrats amid an intraparty feud about the party's future.
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Nevada GOP Gov. Lombardo projected to face Democrat Ford in highly competitive race
Democrats are aiming to unseat Nevada GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo in one of the country's most tightly contested gubernatorial contests this year.
Graham Platner to win Maine Democratic Senate primary and face Sen. Susan Collins
The primary victories set up a race that could be key to Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.
Evette, Wilson head to runoff in primary for SC governor, CBS News projects
Rep. Nancy Mace, who led a high-profile campaign after sparring with President Trump, did not advance.
Democrat Annie Andrews projected to face off against Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham has held the seat since 2003, and Democrats have an uphill battle in any attempt to unseat him.
House passes pro-union bill after 20 Republicans defy party
It's the seventh time this session that a discharge petition has secured the necessary 218 signatures to force a vote on legislation.
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May inflation likely topped 4% for first time in 3 years, economists say
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Here's the retirement challenge nobody talks about
Many Americans spend decades saving for retirement, but lack a plan for using that money once they stop working, a new survey finds. Here's what to know.
A bidding war is underway for the world's oldest bank
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has been operating for well over 500 years, and some Italian officials reportedly want to ensure it stays in Italian hands.
Social Security's insolvency date is projected for end of 2032
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
Meta launches program to train workers for data center jobs
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
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Nevada GOP Gov. Lombardo projected to face Democrat Ford in highly competitive race
Democrats are aiming to unseat Nevada GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo in one of the country's most tightly contested gubernatorial contests this year.
Graham Platner to win Maine Democratic Senate primary and face Sen. Susan Collins
The primary victories set up a race that could be key to Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.
Evette, Wilson head to runoff in primary for SC governor, CBS News projects
Rep. Nancy Mace, who led a high-profile campaign after sparring with President Trump, did not advance.
GOP Rep. Valadao to face progressive Villegas in key California House district
Progressive Randy Villegas' win is an embarrassing defeat for establishment Democrats amid an intraparty feud about the party's future.
Democrat Annie Andrews projected to face off against Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham has held the seat since 2003, and Democrats have an uphill battle in any attempt to unseat him.
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FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
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.
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Vance: Iran deal could happen in a week or months from now
In an interview airing on "CBS Sunday Morning," Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. will reach a deal with Iran before November's midterm elections.
Dozens of 7,000-year-old headless human skeletons found in ditch
Researchers have discovered dozens of headless human skeletons in a ditch in Slovakia, which they believe date back 7,000 years.
Ukraine winning war with Russia, retired U.S. generals say
Several retired U.S. generals and the former director of a U.S. intelligence agency told CBS News they believe Ukraine now has the upper hand in the war with Russia.
Afghan Taliban forces open fire at protest sparked by dress code arrests
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers deny shooting at protesters and claim no women or girls have been arrested because they're all following strict dress code rules.
A bidding war is underway for the world's oldest bank
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has been operating for well over 500 years, and some Italian officials reportedly want to ensure it stays in Italian hands.
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Broadway stars at the Tony Awards
Hollywood stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Rachel Dratch took to the stage this Broadway season. CBS News' Taylor Masi spoke with some of the stars at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Logan Marshall-Green on "Killing Castro"
"Marshals" actor Logan Marshall-Green joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss his recent work on "The Odyssey," "Boiúna: Legend of the Amazon" and "Killing Castro."
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."
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OpenAI announces plan to go public
Last week, Anthropic, valued at almost a trillion dollars, filed to go public. Yesterday, its chief rival OpenAI confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Later this week, SpaceX is set to go public in what could be the largest IPO ever. Jon Krohn, the co-founder and CEO of Y Carrot, joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta launches program to train workers for data center jobs
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
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.
New Apple features to keep kids safe
Apple is rolling out an update with new parental controls to help navigate screen time and keep kids safe. Jo Ling Kent explains the changes.
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.
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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.
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Nick Reiner seeks trust fund release
Nick Reiner, who's accused of killing his parents, Rob and Estelle Reiner, last December, wants a judge to order the release of money from his trust fund. Carter Evans reports.
Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder
Emotions were high after a jury in Texas found 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet last year. Immediately after the verdict, tension erupted outside the courthouse. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Details on Karmelo Anthony's sentencing
A jury on Tuesday found Karmelo Anthony, 19, guilty of murder for the 2025 stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet. CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan reports.
Karmelo Anthony convicted of murder in stabbing
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder Tuesday for the 2025 stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet. CBS News Texas reports.
Charlotte train stabbing suspect found incompetent
Decarlos Brown Jr, the man accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte, North Carolina, light rail train, has been ruled incompetent for trial "at this time." CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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.
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A 19-year-old is convicted of murder after a track meet stabbing; the U.S. launches new strikes on Iran.
Graham Platner wins primary, CBS News projects
CBS News projects that Graham Platner has won Maine's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a November battle with Sen. Susan Collins for her seat. Platner had faced a bevy of scandals in recent weeks. Jessi Mitchell anchored CBS News' special report.
The goals and challenges for Artemis III
Four astronauts are expected to launch into Earth orbit next year as part of NASA's goal to return to the lunar surface. Retired NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the mission's goals and challenges.
New research on remote work and mental health
New research suggests that working remotely full-time can negatively affect people's mental health, despite polls that show people are willing to get paid less for that flexibility. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Artemis III mission: What to know
NASA on Tuesday named the four astronauts who will participate in Artemis III mission, they are expected to launch into Earth orbit next year to test rendezvous and docking procedures with moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport has more.