Mentally ill man accused of stealing food dies in jail
A Virginia judge ordered Jamycheal Mitchell to receive treatment at a hospital, instead he died in August after waiting 3 months for a bed to open up
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Death of Sandra Bland prompts Texas jail review
Committee to examine safety in Texas jails after woman found hanged in cell days after arrest during traffic stop
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.
Report: Inmate deaths on the rise
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics says deaths in state prisons and local jails increased for the third straight year in 2013
Bland family sues Texas trooper, wants answers
Family of Sandra Bland, found dead in a Texas jail cell, calls lawsuit a last resort, cites frustration with lack of information
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Trooper in Sandra Bland arrest had been disciplined
Personnel file shows Brian Encinia was cautioned about "unprofessional conduct" in a 2014 incident while a probationary trooper
Woman died in N.Y. jail while awaiting hearing
Police in Mount Vernon, N.Y., said Rayette Turner was held two days on a shoplifting arrest before she was found dead Monday afternoon
New video shows details of Sandra Bland's booking process
Texas officials released several hours of footage of the Illinois woman being processed by police days before she was found dead
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.
Texas prosecutor names committee of attorneys to review Sandra Bland case
District Attorney says that the panel of lawyers will help his office make decisions based on "credible evidence and not rumors"
Hundreds of mourners say goodbye to Sandra Bland
As investigation continues into her death, family and friends gather for funeral of woman found hanging in Texas jail cell after traffic stop
Autopsy: Sandra Bland used bag tied in slipknot to hang herself
Medical examiner's report corroborates findings of prosecutors, who say death is consistent with suicide
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.
D.A.: Sandra Bland's injuries not consistent with homicide
Forensic exam showed some injuries of woman who died in jail cell were consistent with suicide; family has disputed that finding
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.
Apparent voicemail may shed new light in Sandra Bland case
It seems to be from Bland behind bars; prosecutors deny new autopsy in works but reveal new information on something found in her blood
Sandra Bland's answer on jail form raises new questions
Bland's answer to questions about previous suicide attempts suggests jail guards should have monitored her more carefully
Were the trooper's actions in Sandra Bland's arrest justified?
A former FBI official analyzes the dashcam video to see if it was a reasonable response
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.
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Sheriff: Sandra Bland mentioned previous suicide attempt
Waller County Sheriff says woman found dead in jail cell told a guard she had tried to kill herself in the past; family disputes notion she was suicidal
Sandra Bland's sister: "The officer was picking on her"
Family of 28-year-old found hanged in jail 3 days after arrest over traffic stop lashes out at police, disputes depression claims
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.
Police departments sell their used guns. Thousands end up at crime scenes.
Firearms sold by law enforcement have turned up at crime scenes thousands of times in recent years, a CBS News Investigation found.
Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
4 dead as storms slam Houston again; nearly 1 million customers without power
The Houston Mayor's Office confirmed to CBS News that there were at least four weather-related deaths from the storms.
Garland contempt resolution clears House panels as Biden asserts privilege
The Justice Department said Thursday morning that the president was asserting executive privilege over the recordings with special counsel Robert Hur.
U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
Topeka superintendent on furthering the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education
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Morehouse College prepares for Biden's commencement address
For weeks, some students and faculty have challenged leaders of the historically Black college to rescind Mr. Biden's invitation over his administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Texas governor pardons Daniel Perry, convicted of killing protester in 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued his pardon after the unanimous recommendation by the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles.
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4 dead as storms slam Houston again; nearly 1 million customers without power
The Houston Mayor's Office confirmed to CBS News that there were at least four weather-related deaths from the storms.
U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
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Morehouse College prepares for Biden's commencement address
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Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
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Apple agrees to $35 million settlement with some iPhone 7 users
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Apple agrees to $35 million settlement with some iPhone 7 users
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
Older Frigidaire and Kenmore ranges pose risk of fires, maker warns
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
Dow hits 40,000 for the first time as bull market accelerates
Robust corporate profits and steady U.S. economic growth are driving stocks to record highs.
Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
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U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
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Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
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Biden marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary amid concerns over Black support
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
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Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella
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Surgery patients at lower risk with women doctors, more research shows
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More employees are cheating on workplace drug tests. Here's how.
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Drug overdose deaths decreased in 2023
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The lure of specialty medicine pulls nurse practitioners from primary care
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U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
5 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza by their own army's tank fire
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Spain claims its "biggest-ever seizure" of crystal meth
Spanish police said they dismantled a major methamphetamine distribution network of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel after seizing 1.8 tons of the drug.
Mysterious origin of the "tree of life" revealed
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Russian state media say jailed U.S. soldier has entered a guilty plea
Russian media say U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, who has been jailed for two weeks, is cooperating with authorities and has pleaded guilty to theft.
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Daniel Martin on embracing his roots and empowering women through makeup
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Angie Harmon sues Instacart, delivery driver for fatally shooting dog
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Whoopi Goldberg reflects on family, career in new memoir "Bits and Pieces"
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Brittney and Cherelle Griner reveal baby's name
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Apple agrees to $35 million settlement with some iPhone 7 users
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Nissan data breach exposes Social Security numbers of nearly 53,000
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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MIT-educated brothers accused of stealing $25M in crypto in 12 seconds
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New study may solve mystery about warm-blooded dinosaurs
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
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Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
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Cicadas pee from trees. And they can urinate a lot, a new study finds.
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Solar storms can affect electronics and the power grid – an expert explains
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How police guns end up in hands of criminals
Every year, police departments across the U.S. trade in their used firearms when it's time for an upgrade. But a CBS News investigation found thousands of those former police weapons wind up in the hands of criminals. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
How police guns end up in the hands of criminals
A joint investigation conducted by CBS News and the nonprofit newsrooms The Trace and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting found that more than 140 law enforcement agencies nationwide sell or trade-in their used weapons when they update their arsenals. Thousands of those former cop guns are later tied to a crime. Stephen Stock reports.
Texas governor pardons Daniel Perry, convicted of killing protester in 2020
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U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
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U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
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Sun emits its largest X-class flare of the solar cycle
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Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Boeing Starliner launch retargeted for May 21
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More geomagnetic storms likely to continue today
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Breaking down the Dow's 40,000 milestone
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 40,000 points for the first time Thursday. Well-known brands like Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and United Health fueled the latest milestone. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin joins to discuss what the record mark suggests about the economy.
Nurse faces her own cancer diagnosis with courage
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Trump lawyers scrutinize Cohen's testimony
Michael Cohen, the ex-attorney of former President Donald Trump, was back on the stand for cross-examination Thursday with Trump's defense team sharply questioning his credibility. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the details.