France protests ease after weekend riots over police shooting of teen
Unrest sparked by the police killing of a French-Algerian boy has seen 3,300 people arrested, over 1,000 buildings damaged and hundreds of officers injured.
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Unpacking the affirmative action decision
The Supreme Court ended the systemic use of race as a factor in college admissions on Thursday. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the decision. Plus, Andrew Brennen, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate who testified in the case, shares his thoughts on the outcome.
Defending America from the hate of white nationalists
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery, author of "American Whitelash", discusses violent acts by aggrieved white supremacists against democracy, and how a new election cycle, and increasingly-hateful political rhetoric, may raise the stakes.
Tyre Nichols' family discusses court hearing
Five former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols appeared in court Friday. All five pleaded not guilty to multiple charges -- including second-degree murder and aggravated assault -- in February. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston spoke with Nichols' family, who were in the courtroom for the day's proceedings.
Racial Injustice Report upbraids Philadelphia's criminal justice system
A new report says racist and classist origins continue to present in over-policing, over-prosecution, over-incarceration, and over-supervision of Black, Brown, and impoverished people in Philadelphia and the U.S.
NY lawyer makes it his mission to free Louisiana man from prison
In 1977, Vincent Simmons was sentenced to 100 years in prison. Decades later, a newly minted lawyer helped get him released.
Opponents, supporters of affirmative action face off
With the Supreme Court poised to decide two cases challenging the use of race as a consideration in college and university admissions, correspondent Rita Braver talks with the man responsible for launching multiple cases against affirmative action in higher education, as well as with advocates for and against maintaining the policy.
Army's first female deep-sea diver reflects on her journey
Retired Master Sgt. Andrea Motley Crabtree's portrait was recently displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Health gap takes toll on Black Americans
A new study looking at 22 years' worth of health data reveals the stark impact of racial disparities. Researchers found over 1.6 million excess deaths among Black Americans during that period compared to the White population. CBS News' Danya Bacchus reports.
Buffalo shooting, 1 year later
One year has passed since a targeted, racist massacre at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. Jericka Duncan reflects on the last year with four people who were impacted by the shooting in different ways.
Three children among the dead in shooting
The town of Allen, Texas, is mourning after the shooting deaths of at least eight people at a shopping mall, including three small children. Omar Villafranca reports.
Police scandal widens in Northern California
Several people are suing the Northern California city of Antioch and police officers, claiming a pattern of abuse. They point to racist text messages sent by officers, which were revealed in a recent investigative report. Elise Preston reports.
The fight over banning books
Between 2020 and 2022, the number of book titles that have been banned in U.S. libraries and schools spiked more than 1,100%, to more than 2,500, while activists in 37 states have challenged school districts for offering non-fiction and fiction books that discuss race and racism, slavery, sex and gender identity. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with opposing forces on the reading battlefield today, from the founders of the activist group Moms for Liberty, to library officials, a teacher removed from her classroom for giving her students access to banned books, and cartoonist Art Spiegelman, whose Holocaust-themed graphic novel "Maus" has been targeted by book banners.
Racist texts by California police officers lead to federal lawsuit
The texts include frequent use of the terms "monkey" and "gorilla," and boast about beating up suspects and targeting Black people for traffic stops.
FBI: California officers sent racist texts
An FBI report has found that 45 officers for the Antioch Police Department in Northern California have sent and received racist text messages since 2019. Elise Preston has more.
In text message, officer allegedly brags about kicking murder suspect in head
Authorities are releasing racist and violent text messages allegedly exchanged between officers at California's Antioch Police Department, which is under investigation.
2023 "State of Black America" report
The National Urban League has released its annual "State of Black America" report, which says democracy for Black Americans is "under attack." CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak spoke with Marc Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League, about the findings.
Torch-carrying marchers indicted in Charlottesville rally
A grand jury in Virginia has indicted multiple people on felony charges for carrying flaming torches with the intent to intimidate during a rally at the University of Virginia campus in Charlottesville nearly six years ago.
Suspect surrenders in Ralph Yarl shooting
The 84-year-old man accused of shooting a Black teenager who went to the wrong house surrendered to police in Kansas city, Missouri, Tuesday. Ralph Yarl, 16, was trying to pick up his twin brothers from a friend's house, but went to the wrong address. Adriana Diaz reports.
Oklahoma officials accused of speaking of killing journalists, using racist language
The sheriff's office at the center of the firestorm says a secretly-made recording involved appears to have been altered. Oklahoma's governor is calling for the resignations of four officials.
Rodney King's daughter talks police brutality
This week marks 30 years since a federal jury convicted two Los Angeles police officers of violating Rodney King's civil rights during the infamous 1991 arrest. Rodney King's daughter Lora Dene King, founder and CEO of the Rodney King Foundation, discusses ongoing police brutality and racism with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers.
New York Red Bulls player suspended 6 games for racial slur
The Belgian forward used a racial slur during a game last week against the San Jose Earthquakes, sparking an on-field scuffle.
Investigators make progress identifying Tulsa massacre victims, scientist says
"We get closer to figuring out who was buried in that cemetery and when," said forensic anthropologist Phoebe Stubblefield.
"Uncovering inequality" project reveals extent of systemic racism
Five reports released this week outline the ways race-based discrimination continues to pervade society.
San Francisco to consider Black reparations plan, including $5 million per person
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday on a Black reparations proposal for the city.
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