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Sandra Settlement
In July 2015, Sandra Bland died in a Texas jail cell after a minor traffic violation. Now, the family of Sandra Bland has reached a settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit, and is calling for major changes to the county jail. Omar Villafranca has more.
A teenager in Kentucky was found dead after being left alone overnight in a cell at a juvenile detention center
A teenager in Kentucky was found dead after being left alone overnight in a cell at a juvenile detention center. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Graham Kates joins CBSN with more on the investigation.
Brian Encinia, the Texas trooper who was charged with perjury in the Sandra Bland case, will be fired, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety
Brian Encinia, the Texas trooper who was charged with perjury in the Sandra Bland case, will be fired, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Bland was found dead in her jail cell just days after her arrest. CBS News Justice Reporter Paula Reid discussed the case with CBSN's Contessa Brewer.
John Dickerson sits down with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders to discuss his strategy against fellow Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, Trump’s controversial statements on minorities, and the Sandra Bland trial
John Dickerson sits down with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders to discuss his strategy against fellow Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, Trump’s controversial statements on minorities, and the Sandra Bland trial.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont believes if Sandra Bland were a “white, middle class woman,” her death would not have happened
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont believes if Sandra Bland were a “white, middle class woman,” her death would not have happened. The democratic presidential candidate advocates for significant criminal justice reform, stating that lethal force should be the “last option” for police.
A small Texas police department faces scrutiny after tasing a councilman outside his home
A small Texas police department faces scrutiny after tasing a councilman outside his home. The incident was caught on camera. It happened in the same town where Sandra Bland was arrested in July. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Graham Kates joins CBSN with more.
The family of Sandra Bland, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer and found hanged in her jail cell, is suing her arresting officer and others
The family of Sandra Bland, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer and found hanged in her jail cell, is suing her arresting officer and others. CBSN's Don Dahler reports on the litigation.
Texas authorities have released footage of Sandra Bland as she was booked at jail after being pulled over for failing to signal a lane change
Texas authorities have released footage of Sandra Bland as she was booked at jail after being pulled over for failing to signal a lane change. Bland was found hanging in her jail cell three days later. CBSN's Meg Oliver has the latest.
Her family suspects foul play
The autopsy report concludes the 28-year-old hanged herself in her jail cell earlier this month after being arrested during a routine traffic stop. Her family suspects foul play. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Authorities released her booking forms Wednesday
There are new questions about the mental state of Sandra Bland, who was found dead in her Texas jail cell last week. Authorities released her booking forms Wednesday. She admitted she felt depressed and once attempted suicide. In an apparent voicemail left for a friend, Bland also seemed frustrated behind bars. Meanwhile, the Waller County district attorney told CBS News that reports he ordered a new autopsy are not true. Omar Villafranca reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from July 22, 2015 edition
According to the Waller County Sheriff's Office, Sandra Bland had checked "yes" on a form that asked if she had tried to kill herself in the last year. The disclosure raises new questions about the guards who were on duty when Bland allegedly killed herself in her cell. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports; the Henn'na Hotel in Japan is garnering worldwide attention for the use of robots as its staff. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane visited the hotel to see what it's like to be greeted and helped by robots.
Sandra Bland's arrest was captured on dashcam video, three days before she was found hanging in a Texas jail cell
Sandra Bland's arrest was captured on dashcam video, three days before she was found hanging in a Texas jail cell. Former FBI official Ron Hosko looked at the video for CBS News and explains why he thinks both sides didn't do enough to de-escalate the situation.
According to the Waller County Sheriff's Office, Sandra Bland had checked "yes" on a form that asked if she had tried to kill herself in the last year
According to the Waller County Sheriff's Office, Sandra Bland had checked "yes" on a form that asked if she had tried to kill herself in the last year. The disclosure raises new questions about the guards who were on duty when Bland allegedly killed herself in her cell. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Dashcam video of Sandra Bland's arrest has been released, sparking questions about its accuracy
Dashcam video of Sandra Bland's arrest has been released, sparking questions about its accuracy. Criminal defense attorney Nicole DeBorde discusses the case with CBSN.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from July, 21, 2015 edition
Forecasters say strong storms fueled by the phenomenon called El Nino could become more frequent in California; and a new Broadway show tells the inspiring true story behind the famous hymn, "Amazing Grace."
Authorities in Texas released dash cam video which shows the moment Sandra Bland, 28, was pulled over during a traffic stop
Authorities in Texas released dash cam video which shows the moment Sandra Bland, 28, was pulled over during a traffic stop. Bland was later found dead in her jail cell in what authorites say was suicide, but her family doesn't believe she killed herself. CBS News correspondent Don Dahler reports.
Sandra Bland, 28, was found hanging in a prison cell in Texas three days after she was arrested following a traffic stop
Sandra Bland, 28, was found hanging in a prison cell in Texas three days after she was arrested following a traffic stop. A medical examiner ruled her death a suicide but her family is disputing the conclusion. Sherry Williams of CBS affiliate KHOU reports.
The racial disparities of traffic stops
Data from the 2018 book "Suspect Citizens" shows that African Americans are typically much more likely than white people to be pulled over at traffic stops. In North Carolina, they are stopped twice as often and searched four times more than white people, despite the latter being more likely to be found with contraband items. After the high-profile deaths of Philando Castile, Walter Scott and Sandra Bland, who all died after being pulled over by police, Michelle Miller examines the troubling trend and racism behind policing minor offenses.
New video shows Sandra Bland's arrest
New video shows a 2015 traffic stop which led to Sandra Bland's arrest and days later, her death in a Texas cell. The trooper who arrested her said he feared for his safety. But as Mireya Villarreal reports, this video seems to tell a different story.
Video of Sandra Bland's arrest from her POV
Protests are expected Wednesday at the Texas Capitol following newly revealed video showing the controversial traffic stop of Sandra Bland. The 39-second cell phone footage, recorded by Bland, shows the moments before her arrest in 2015. She was found dead three days later, hanging in her jail cell. Her family is calling for a new investigation. Mireya Villarreal reports.
What decades of traffic stop data reveals about police bias
"The purpose of our traffic laws should be to keep us all safe. But they have come to be used as an excuse to do a police investigation"
Sandra Bland's sisters talk new documentary
A new HBO documentary, "Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland," examines the story of a woman arrested in July 2015 after a minor traffic violation in Texas. Three days later, the 28-year-old was found hanging in a jail cell. Though ruled a suicide, questions surrounding the circumstances of her death and disturbing video of her arrest sparked allegations of a racially-motivated murder and nationwide protests. Michelle Miller speaks with Bland's sisters, Shante Needham and Sharon Cooper, about their sister's legacy and the documentary.
Lawyer: Big settlement reached with family of woman who died in police custody
Sandra Bland was found dead in jail cell following heated traffic stop in Texas
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Trump calls off attack on Iran subject to peace deal being "rapidly" reached
President Trump announced Saturday night that he will cancel a pending attack on Iran after he indicated that a rough framework of a peace deal had been reached.
What's behind the $4B funding cut for California's high-speed rail?
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump "has to try to figure out a way out of" Iran war
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also voiced concerns about the Pentagon's funding requests, calling the approach "irresponsible — and now they want a blank check."
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
Several people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
Fast-moving wildfire in Washington state prompts evacuations
The Old Trails Fire started around noon on Saturday, burning brush and grass and quickly spreading toward residential areas.
Spain's Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
Dozens died, and the tiny enclave of Ceuta was thrown into chaos earlier this week after a rush of migrants entered from Morocco.
Moscow mayor calls deadly restaurant explosion a "terrorist act"
An explosion Saturday at a Moscow restaurant that killed three people and wounded 21 others was a bombing, Russian authorities said.
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Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump "has to try to figure out a way out of" Iran war
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also voiced concerns about the Pentagon's funding requests, calling the approach "irresponsible — and now they want a blank check."
Fast-moving wildfire in Washington state prompts evacuations
The Old Trails Fire started around noon on Saturday, burning brush and grass and quickly spreading toward residential areas.
What's behind the $4B funding cut for California's high-speed rail?
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
Several people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
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Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
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Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump "has to try to figure out a way out of" Iran war
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also voiced concerns about the Pentagon's funding requests, calling the approach "irresponsible — and now they want a blank check."
What's behind the $4B funding cut for California's high-speed rail?
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Trump says deal to end Iran war may be imminent, agrees to "cancel the attack"
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
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She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
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Spain's Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
Dozens died, and the tiny enclave of Ceuta was thrown into chaos earlier this week after a rush of migrants entered from Morocco.
5 killed, dozens missing after blaze breaks out on Indonesia ferry
The Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry was traveling from Indonesia's second-largest city of Surabaya in East Java to the city of Makassar in South Sulawesi.
Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
Trump says deal to end Iran war may be imminent, agrees to "cancel the attack"
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Moscow mayor calls deadly restaurant explosion a "terrorist act"
An explosion Saturday at a Moscow restaurant that killed three people and wounded 21 others was a bombing, Russian authorities said.
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Scarlett Johansson, skin care mogul
Actress Scarlett Johansson has played many roles in her career – and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers). She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her skin struggles, and how husband Colin Jost has been a "guinea pig" for her products. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Art made of money
Philadelphia-based artist Stacey Lee Webber has invested small coins and bills into her sculptures and jewelry – art made entirely of money. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with the money-making artist whose creations can cost a pretty penny. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Summer movies are experiencing a renaissance
The summer blockbuster may be having its own blockbuster comeback. After years of streaming dominance, audiences are again packing theaters. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
A new high for roller coasters
Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on how the ups-and-downs of today's amusement park industry are being ridden via new technologies in roller coaster design, including the New Texas Giant (a hybrid wooden-and-steel roller coaster), and the Tormenta Rampaging Run (a "giga dive" coaster), at Six Flags Over Texas. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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Resistance grows nationwide against AI data center boom
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications of such facilities in their backyards, are fighting back. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa examines the drive to construct AI data centers, and the debate between opponents and AI advocates. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Does your phone eavesdrop on you?
When ads pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? Correspondent David Pogue checks out the facts about highly-targeted advertising, and why it sometimes gets weirdly specific. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
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.
Chinese EVs pull into the lead
Last year the Chinese car company BYD (which stands for Build Your Dreams) overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of fully electric vehicles, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them. Correspondent Seth Doane looks at how China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in EVs – and how protective tariffs may end up hurting American automakers down the road. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
A new high for roller coasters
Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on how the ups-and-downs of today's amusement park industry are being ridden via new technologies in roller coaster design, including the New Texas Giant (a hybrid wooden-and-steel roller coaster), and the Tormenta Rampaging Run (a "giga dive" coaster), at Six Flags Over Texas. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Notes released in Nancy Guthrie case
For the first time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office released a pair of emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, who said she had died shortly after she had been abducted. Tom Hanson reports.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Sen. Kelly: Trump admin. "flailing" in Iran
Hours after President Trump halted a planned bombing campaign in Iran, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly argued on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the Trump administration "got us into this without a strategic goal, without a plan, without a timeline." He also pushed back on the administration's request for supplemental Pentagon funding.
Open: "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Rep. Mike Turner discuss Iran, as President Trump calls off large-scale strikes, citing "perimeters of a deal." Plus, the CEO of Hugging Face discusses an alarming incident in which OpenAI's technology went rogue and hacked into his company. And former Sen. Joe Manchin discusses his push to elect more independents.
Nature: Big Sur, California
We leave you this Sunday morning among nature's riches along the coast of Big Sur, Calif. Videographer: Lance Milbrand.
Hunting for sand dollars
In Florida, correspondent Martha Teichner goes searching for sand dollars – cousins of sea urchins and sea stars – with naturalist Kristen Williams (a.k.a. The Seashell Mermaid). She also goes to the California Academy of Sciences' Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco to learn what makes these sea creatures so special. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
American Girl celebrates girl power
Founded in 1986, American Girl has created dolls, books and accessories that tell the stories of young girls in every American era. On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)