Fans sentenced to prison for racially insulting soccer star
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
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Black workers accuse General Mills of turning blind eye to racism
Federal lawsuit claims supervisors at a General Mills plant engaged in years of racist acts against Black employees.
Arizonans to decide whether to make border crossing by noncitizens a state crime
The Arizona Legislature approved a proposal to ask voters to make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry.
Survey asks Germans if their national soccer team is White enough
Twenty-one percent of respondents to a survey conducted for a German national broadcaster said they'd like more White players on their national soccer team.
Southboro teacher on leave after holding mock slave auction, superintendent says
A Massachusetts teacher is on leave after the superintendent said the teacher held a mock slave auction and then used a racial slur during another lesson a few months later.
Statistics from Negro Leagues officially added to MLB record books
The immediate impact will see Josh Gibson, one of the baseball's greatest players, take multiple records from the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.
MLB incorporates Negro Leagues statistics into record books
Major League Baseball is incorporating statistics from the Negro Leagues into its record books, a major move that will factor into baseball history the impact of Black players from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Bob Kendrick, the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, joins CBS News to discuss the milestone.
Four years since George Floyd's death
After George Floyd's death in Minneapolis sparked an international movement for police reform, some efforts to prioritize diversity and inclusion have come under attack. DeRay Mckesson, the executive director for Campaign Zero, joins CBS News with more.
South Carolina map case ruling: Key takeaways
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of South Carolina Republicans on Thursday, saying they did not engage in illegal gerrymandering. In a 6-3 vote, the court said challengers failed to prove that race drove the redistricting process. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the ruling.
America's 1st Black astronaut candidate
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally reached space on a Blue Origin flight at 90 years old. The 10-minute flight ended Dwight's 60-year journey for a chance to travel beyond Earth. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with more on Dwight's legacy.
Topeka superintendent on furthering the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education
The district at the center of the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, which outlawed racial segregation in schools, is now helmed by its first Black female superintendent.
Topeka superintendent on Brown v. Board of Ed.
The district at the center of the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, which outlawed racial segregation in schools, is now helmed by its first Black female superintendent. Janet Shamlian spoke to Topeka Public Schools Superintendent Tiffany Anderson about the remarkable changes her district has made.
City attorneys reach $5.8 million settlement in lawsuit over claims of racism at Water Department
The settlement covers 12 current and former Water Department workers who claimed they were subjected to a "hostile and abusive work environment."
New report on Black job applicants
Some of the nation's biggest companies are discriminating against Black job applicants, according to a new report by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Researchers contacted 97 companies with 80,000 resumes over three years. Evan Rose, a co-author of the "A Discrimination Report Card," joins CBS News with more details on the research.
Soccer star breaks down in tears talking about racist insults
Vinícius Júnior said he is losing his desire to keep playing because of the racist taunts he has endured.
Ex-deputies sentenced in racist torture case
A judge on Tuesday sentenced two former Mississippi sheriff's deputies to decades in prison for the racially motivated torture of two Black men. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the details.
Former officers sentenced for torturing Black men
Two former Mississippi deputies were sentenced Tuesday for breaking into a home without a warrant and torturing two Black men inside. Hunter Elward was sentenced to nearly 20 years, while Jeffrey Middleton was given 17.5 years behind bars. Errol Barnett reports.
Sentencing underway for sheriff deputies who tortured men
Sentencing began Tuesday for six White former Mississippi sheriff deputies who tortured two Black men last year after a complaint from a neighbor that the men were living with a White woman. The sheriff deputies assaulted the men with stun guns, sex toys and liquids before forcing them to shower together. One of the sheriff deputies then shot one of the victims in the mouth in a mock execution and planted evidence in an attempt to cover up the crimes. Former prosecutor Steve Baric joined CBS News to talk about the case.
Alito extends pause on Texas immigration law
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has extended an order that prevents a controversial Texas immigration law from taking effect. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Australia man accused of restraining young Indigenous kids with zip ties
An Australian man is facing aggravated assault charges after allegedly zip tying the hands of young Indigenous children he found in a neighbor's pool.
Judge: Texas school can restrict hair length
A Texas judge ruled Thursday that a Houston-area school district did not violate a law intended to prevent race-based discrimination when it suspended a Black teen over the length of his locs hairstyle. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca breaks down the case.
Poll: Most Black Americans see more opportunities than parents
CBS News poll finds most Black Americans see more opportunities than their parents had but say efforts to promote racial diversity haven't gone far enough.
Stores urged to address racial bias
A new study looking at the effects of racial bias in the retail industry proposes focusing on the behavior of shoppers rather than their appearance. The study, commissioned by Sephora, also proposes other changes to protocols that may help eliminate certain aspects of racial bias. Joann Lublin, a contributor for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss.
Sen. Tuberville's comments stir controversy
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican, is walking back comments he made about White nationalists serving in the military. When pressed on Capitol Hill, Tuberville said White nationalists are racist, after previously calling them Americans. CBS News Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
Detention ruling delayed for Pentagon leaker
A judge delayed a detention ruling for Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira. The suspect's father testified for the defense arguing for supervised release, but federal prosecutors claim Teixeira is a flight risk and has a troubling history of violent and racist rhetoric. Catherine Herridge reports from Washington.
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Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
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Trump's ceasefire with Iran mired in dispute over Israel's war in Lebanon
As Trump issues a new warning to Iran to comply with a tenuous two-week ceasefire, the two sides don't even seem to agree on the terms of the deal.
First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Husband arrested in Bahamas in connection to wife's disappearance
The search for Lynette Hooker is ongoing in the Bahamas, as the U.S. Coast Guard takes the lead on investigative efforts and has launched a criminal investigation, a U.S. official said.
Inflation was cooling. The Iran war could send it racing higher again.
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
Military operation conducted to deter Russian submarines in North Atlantic
British and Norwegian militaries led a weekslong operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic, the U.K. military said.
Ex-Army employee charged with leaking classified military information to reporter
Federal prosecutors say Courtney Williams divulged classified information to a reporter about her time in Delta Force, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
One hospice doctor. One year. $71.7 million worth of Medicare claims.
A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County hospice physician's name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, on Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in a single year.
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Acting AG Todd Blanche gives go-ahead to pursue death penalty in MS-13 murder case
Blanche said the top federal prosecutor in California can seek the death penalty for three alleged MS-13 members charged with killing a victim who was cooperating with authorities, according to a memo.
First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
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Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
Inflation was cooling. The Iran war could send it racing higher again.
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
Husband arrested in Bahamas in connection to wife's disappearance
The search for Lynette Hooker is ongoing in the Bahamas, as the U.S. Coast Guard takes the lead on investigative efforts and has launched a criminal investigation, a U.S. official said.
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Inflation was cooling. The Iran war could send it racing higher again.
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
Will the Iran ceasefire ease U.S. gas prices? Here's what experts think.
Gas prices in the U.S. continued to edge up on Wednesday even as oil prices fell. Here's how long it could take for fuel costs to recede.
This male model sporting a crisp summer shirt isn't real. Will consumers care?
Many brands are turning to AI to advertise their products. Others are rejecting the technology, pledging to lean into "real" images.
GM recalls more than 270,000 cars in U.S. over rearview camera risk
Cameras on some Chevrolet Malibus can display blank or distorted images, posing a risk to drivers, according to safety regulators.
Americans expect to work much longer than they would like. Here's why.
Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."
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Acting AG Todd Blanche gives go-ahead to pursue death penalty in MS-13 murder case
Blanche said the top federal prosecutor in California can seek the death penalty for three alleged MS-13 members charged with killing a victim who was cooperating with authorities, according to a memo.
Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
Ex-Army employee charged with leaking classified military information to reporter
Federal prosecutors say Courtney Williams divulged classified information to a reporter about her time in Delta Force, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Democratic candidate's events with Hasan Piker exposes party rift in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed's decision to campaign with Hasan Piker has drawn scrutiny from across the political spectrum given comments the popular streamer has made on the Israel-Hamas war.
Judge postpones termination of TPS for Ethiopians in U.S.
It's the latest setback for the Trump administration on the issue, which has sought to terminate the TPS designation for 13 countries as part of the president's crackdown on immigration.
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Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
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Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
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Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
Military operation conducted to deter Russian submarines in North Atlantic
British and Norwegian militaries led a weekslong operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic, the U.K. military said.
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Trump's ceasefire with Iran mired in dispute over Israel's war in Lebanon
As Trump issues a new warning to Iran to comply with a tenuous two-week ceasefire, the two sides don't even seem to agree on the terms of the deal.
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"Survivor 50" castaway talks elimination
(Spoilers ahead) The latest castaway voted off "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being eliminated from the game, this season's challenges and being the first member of the jury.
NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Kanye West's upcoming Italy gig sparks debate after U.K. denied rapper entry
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
"You, Me & Tuscany" stars talk new movie
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page join "CBS Mornings" to talk about starring in the new romantic comedy "You, Me & Tuscany." The two discuss what it was like to shoot in Italy, preparing for their roles and how it's a renaissance for romantic comedies.
Extended interview: Billy Idol
Billy Idol speaks with Anthony Mason about his music career, his life, his stage persona and more.
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Behind Anthropic's alarming AI model
Anthropic announced its new AI model is too powerful for public release. Puck's Ian Krietzberg joins CBS News with more.
Analysis finds AI will reshape 50-55% of jobs
Researchers at Boston Consulting Group estimate that AI will "reshape" between 50-55% of U.S. jobs over the next three years. They note that while AI integration will likely change the nature of the work, it doesn't necessarily mean job losses in every case. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
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.
Anthropic claims new AI too powerful to release
Anthropic says its newest AI model, Claude Mythos, is too powerful and dangerous to be released to the public. Tech journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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"Ketamine Queen" sentenced to 15 years
Jasveen Sangha, the woman described as the "Ketamine Queen," was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in federal prison for her role in the death of "Friends" co-star Matthew Perry. Carter Evans reports.
Husband arrested after wife falls overboard
Brian Hooker has been arrested by the Royal Bahamas Police Force after his wife, Lynette Hooker, apparently fell overboard from their dinghy and was swept away by currents. Hooker's lawyer denies any wrongdoing. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Doctor found guilty of attempted manslaughter
Gerhardt Konig, the anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife in Hawaii last year, was found guilty Wednesday of attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance.
Doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hike found guilty of attempted manslaughter
Jurors delivered their verdict Wednesday in the trial of an anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike in Hawaii.
Gilgo Beach serial killer admits to 8 murders
Serial killer Rex Heuermann admitted to killing eight women on Long Island over the span of 17 years, ending in 2010. He will now spend the rest of his life in prison. Tom Hanson reports.
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NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
NASA gears up for Artemis II crew's return to Earth
With Artemis II astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for reentry and splashdown Friday.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Artemis II crew on path back to Earth after historic trip around the moon
The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.
Artemis II astronauts find hidden Easter eggs as they close in on the moon
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Suspect arrested in California warehouse fire
Police arrested a suspected arsonist in a massive California warehouse fire. Video from what appears to be the suspect's social media account seems to show the fire as it was set. Investigators say the suspect is an employee of a third party distributor of Kimberly Clark. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Latest news on U.S.-Iran ceasefire
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears fragile as Tehran denounces Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This comes as President Trump threatens more violence if the agreement is breached. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Olivia Rinaldi report, and Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett joins with more insight.
Mount Rushmore's controversial legacy
In the series "USA to Z," "CBS Mornings" looks at the history and controversial legacy of Mount Rushmore, which depicts four U.S. presidents. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
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"Survivor 50" castaway talks elimination
(Spoilers ahead) The latest castaway voted off "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being eliminated from the game, this season's challenges and being the first member of the jury.