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The murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin began Monday, as both the prosecution and defense gave their opening statements. Candace McCoy, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice at the City University of New York, joins CBSN to discuss the trial's first moments. Read more here.
Jena Scurry, a 911 dispatcher with the city of Minneapolis, testified in court Monday that she called police after watching footage of George Floyd's arrest because "something wasn't right." Scurry took the stand in the first day of testimony in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in Floyd's death. Scurry saw Chauvin on camera kneeling on Floyd's neck during the fatal May 2020 encounter. Watch part of her testimony here and read more here.
CBS announced Sharon Osbourne has decided to leave "The Talk." Her departure comes in the wake of a heated on-air exchange with her co-hosts after defending Piers Morgan's criticism of Meghan Markle. Vladimir Duthiers gives "CBS This Morning" details on her departure, racism allegations and when "The Talk" will return from hiatus.
"It was and is wrong and harmful to my Asian readers, friends, and family, and to all Asian people," author Dav Pillkey said.
Opening arguments for the former Minneapolis police officer involved in George Floyd's death begin Monday. Derek Chauvin faces three charges, including second-degree murder. In anticipation of widespread protests, National Guard troops have been activated around the courthouse. Brandt Williams, a criminal justice and public safety correspondent for Minnesota Public Radio, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with a preview.
Throughout his presidency, President Obama has willingly shouldered the burden of a nation fractured along racial lines. Now, following the grand jury’s decision in the Michael Brown case in Ferguson, Mo., Mr. Obama is being tested once more. Major Garrett reports.
Several cities across the U.S. are holding "National Day of Action" rallies this weekend in a show of solidarity with the Asian American community. Calls to end violence and discrimination have grown recently in response to a significant spike in attacks against those of Asian descent. According to the organization Stop AAPI Hate, nearly 3,800 hate incidents were reported between March 2020 and February 2021. Now, activists and lawmakers are pushing for stronger anti-hate crime laws to address the issue. Maya King, a national politics reporter for Politico, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that and more.
Host and crewmembers of the popular show “Top Gear” were attacked by a mob in Argentina. As Anthony Mason explains, it was all over a license plate.
“CBS This Morning: Saturday” takes a look at some of today’s headlines from around the globe.
Hawaii Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about Asian American and Pacific Islander representation in the Biden administration, combating racism and the renewed efforts to pass gun reform.
Lesley Stahl's 1993 report on a form of racial segregation at Duke University, in which black students live, study, and socialize apart from white students.
Georgia's hate crime law has not been used since it was passed in June in the wake of the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
Cornell William Brooks, Michael Eric Dyson, Ruth Marcus, and Michael Gerson discuss the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown and the furious protests rocking Ferguson, Mo.
In the wake of last week's shootings in Georgia, more communities are coming together to stand in solidarity with Asian Americans. It's been a galvanizing moment for those within the AAPI community, following a significant spike in anti-Asian racism and discrimination. Last year, the FBI warned of a potential surge in crimes against the community, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Anne Cheng, professor of English and American studies at Princeton University, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Asian Americans across the country are speaking out against racism and inequality following the attack on several Atlanta spas and an increase in attacks against Asians. New York Times lead consumer technology writer Brian Chen joined CBSN to discuss economic division within the Asian community and how it may have kept some from coming forward against racism.
In light of the recent attacks against the Asian American community and the rise in hate crimes around the country, psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the toll that hate crimes take on our mental health, how the model minority myth is hurtful, how young people are impacted and give tips for how to protect our mental health and cope with trauma.
The BET six-part docuseries, "Boiling Point" examines moments of injustice throughout Black American history and their commonalities. The sixth and final episode takes a look at the major protests against injustice from the past and present while examining the 2020 killing of George Floyd.
Family members of those killed in the Atlanta-area spa shootings are grappling with the aftermath. Mark Strassmann shares more.
In an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act, the attorney general called on Congress to renew the spirit of the 1964 legislation.
in a new Washington Post opinion piece, writer Cecilia Kim shares her experience facing racism as an Asian American growing up in the South. She joins CBSN AM to talk about her story.
While police say the accused gunman in the Atlanta-area rampage claimed a sex addiction drove him, six of the eight victims were women of Asian descent and the killings happened against a backdrop of more anti-Asian hate crimes being reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspect was raised in the evangelical community, and an article in the New York Times outlines how the fixation on sex is an ongoing issue inside the community. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Ruth Graham, a national correspondent for the Times covering religion, faith and values, to discuss her article.
Detailing the charges facing the Capitol rioters; Changing how the military handles racial bias in the ranks; Studying coronavirus spread in one Georgia school system.
"Amid all of this, violence is never far away," Morita told "Face the Nation."
As soccer enthusiasts gather in Brazil to enjoy the World Cup, incidents of racist behavior in the stands have spurred calls for FIFA to do more to stop the problem. Elaine Quijano reports.
Major Daniel Walker shares his story with 60 Minutes contributor David Martin.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their summit in Beijing on Friday with both countries looking to claim the visit as a win.
A ship was taken by unknown parties toward Iranian waters after an Indian-flagged vessel was attacked off Oman.
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier in the eyes of the Trump White House.
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote Congo province has recorded 65 deaths so far and has 246 suspected cases, Africa CDC says.
ICE has released the wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier after a month in detention, her husband told CBS News.
The meeting came as Cuba is contending with a massive power failure to its national energy grid amid U.S. sanctions that have caused an oil and gas shortage crisis.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
The Preakness Stakes will feature its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their summit in Beijing on Friday with both countries looking to claim the visit as a win.
The number of people being monitored for hantavirus in the United States has grown to 41, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier in the eyes of the Trump White House.
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
ICE has released the wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier after a month in detention, her husband told CBS News.
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote Congo province has recorded 65 deaths so far and has 246 suspected cases, Africa CDC says.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier in the eyes of the Trump White House.
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
Three South Florida teenagers helped a 65-year-old having a heart attack. Matt Gutman has the story.
Jake Rosmarin, a travel influencer who was on the M/V Hondius as it suffered a hantavirus outbreak, is one of 16 Americans quarantining at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Rosmarin spoke with CBS News about how a five-week trip is now stretching into 12 weeks away from home.
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote Congo province has recorded 65 deaths so far and has 246 suspected cases, Africa CDC says.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their summit in Beijing on Friday with both countries looking to claim the visit as a win.
The meeting came as Cuba is contending with a massive power failure to its national energy grid amid U.S. sanctions that have caused an oil and gas shortage crisis.
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.
Yellowstone actors Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are reprising their roles as the fan-favorite onscreen couple Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in the newest "Yellowstone" spinoff, "Dutton Ranch." CBS News' Julianne Ferreira has more.
Film critic Rex Reed, whose clever and barbed opinions about movies – and movie stars – made him a fixture for decades in print and on television, died on May 12, 2026 at age 87. In this Feb. 4, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, Reed talked with Mo Rocca about how he came to live the life of an A-Lister himself. He also dispensed his unvarnished opinions about that year's best picture Oscar-nominees.
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals the castaways voted off during Wednesday's episode of "Survivor 50" in another double elimination. They discuss being part of the franchise and their legacies in the game.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Major musicians from Post Malone to Meghan Trainor have recently struggled to sell out stadiums and arenas for their tours. It's a troubling trend being called "blue dot fever" and has led to entertainers canceling some or all of their shows. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
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.
Lawyers presented closing arguments Thursday in the OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against its CEO, Sam Altman. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
An Oklahoma judge granted bond to former death row inmate Richard Glossip on Thursday, laying the groundwork for his first release from prison since 1997.
Brett Blackman was convicted on charges including healthcare and Medicare fraud, and faces decades in prison.
Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina lawyer who was convicted of murder, will get a new trial and have his convictions overturned, the state's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. CBS News' Eva Pilgrim reports.
The tourist sparked outrage after a witness recorded him chucking a coconut-sized rock at "Lani," a beloved Hawaiian monk seal off a Maui beach.
Warning: Distressing video. Authorities in the Philippines tried to arrest a senator on Wednesday, resulting in a burst of gunfire in the Philippine Senate, according to an Associated Press journalist and other witnesses.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
David Begnaud meets a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby for 79 years in a row – and his dying wish to make it there one last time.
Two animals with specials needs are adjusting to their new home in Maryland after recovering together at "Last Chance Animal Rescue." Photojournalist Parrish Smith shows us how Blueberry and Meadow found each other and their forever home.
Some restaurants are going retro to try to bring customers into dining rooms. Bradley Blackburn got a taste of how they're putting nostalgia - on the menu.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Trump are discussing a wide range of topics in Beijing, including Taiwan and the war with Iran. Henrietta Levin, a senior fellow with the Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what success would look like for both the U.S. and China during these talks.
Yellowstone actors Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are reprising their roles as the fan-favorite onscreen couple Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in the newest "Yellowstone" spinoff, "Dutton Ranch." CBS News' Julianne Ferreira has more.