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Jacob Blake's uncle says Kyle Rittenhouse verdict was "an atrocity"
"Who walks into a courtroom that was going to jail for 25 to life and walks away clear and free?" Justin Blake said.
Jacob Blake's uncle reflects on Rittenhouse trial
Demonstrations after Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all counts on Friday remained largely peaceful. The teen was on trial for shooting three men during a protest after the police shooting of Jacob Blake last year in Kenosha. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more on the response to the verdict. Then, CBSN's Lana Zak speaks with Justin Blake, the uncle of Jacob Blake.
Reaction to Rittenhouse not guilty verdict
After four days of deliberation, a Kenosha, Wisconsin, jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges. CBS News legal contributors Rebecca Roiphe and Jessica Levinson break down the trial while CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen gives reaction from the courthouse.
Rittenhouse defense again requests mistrial
Lawyers representing Kyle Rittenhouse are asking the judge to declare a mistrial as the jury continues to deliberate. CBS News' Nancy Chen joins CBSN AM from outside the courthouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with the latest.
Rittenhouse randomly picked alternate jurors
Twelve jurors are weighing homicide and other charges against Kyle Rittenhouse for shooting and killing two people and wounding a third during police brutality protests last year in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The judge let Rittenhouse randomly select from a raffle drum which six jurors from the panel of 18 would serve as alternates. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen joins CBSN AM from outside the courthouse in Kenosha to discuss that and how authorities are preparing for the verdict.
Defense requests mistrial in Rittenhouse case
The defense is asking the judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse case to declare a mistrial. Rittenhouse's lawyers took issue with the prosecutor questioning him about his silence following his arrest for shooting three men at a protest, arguing Rittenhouse was protected under the Fifth Amendment. CBS News' Nancy Chen joins "CBSN AM" from the Kenosha courthouse with more.
Survivor testifies in Kyle Rittenhouse trial
The prosecution in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial could soon wrap up their case. Rittenhouse was 17 when he shot and killed two people and wounded another during a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The lone survivor, Gaige Grosskreutz, took the stand Monday. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen joins CBSN with the latest on the trial.
Juror removed from Kyle Rittenhouse trial
A juror in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was removed from the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse after trying to make a joke about the deadly police shooting of Jacob Blake.
Rittenhouse trial juror removed over joke about Jacob Blake shooting
Judge Bruce Schroeder said it was important to maintain public confidence in the case, and removing the juror was necessary.
Jury selection begins in Kyle Rittenhouse trial
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. He's accused of shooting and killing two people and injuring a third during a protest last year. Kirk Burkhalter, a professor of law at New York Law School joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Why people shot by Wisconsin teen can't be called "victims" at trial
Rittenhouse claims he acted in self-defense, his lawyers may refer to them as "arsonists," "looters," or "rioters," if in fact, they participated in those activities.
Justice Department won't charge officer who shot Jacob Blake
The department said there is insufficient evidence to prove that the officer who shot Blake "willfully used excessive force," which is the required standard for pressing charges.
Officer who shot Jacob Blake returns to work, won't face discipline
Kenosha's police chief said officer Rusten Sheskey "acted within the law."
Jacob Blake files excessive force lawsuit against cop who shot him
The shooting of Blake, captured on bystander video, turned the nation's spotlight on Wisconsin during a summer marked by protests over police brutality and racism.
Jacob Blake family attorney blasts lack of charges in shooting
"We are going to file a civil rights excessive use of force 1983 civil rights lawsuit against the Kenosha Police Department," Crump said on CBSN Wednesday.
Several NBA teams react to Capitol rioting and Jacob Blake decision
Prosecutors in Wisconsin announced they wouldn't charge the police officer who shot Blake in the back seven times.
Lawyer for Jacob Blake's family speaks out
A Wisconsin district attorney has declined to press charges against Rusten Sheskey, the White police officer who shot Jacob Blake, an African American man who was left paralyzed from the waist down after the incident. Ben Crump, an attorney for the Blake family, joins CBSN AM's Anne-Marie Green to discuss the family's path forward.
NAACP on lack of charges in Blake shooting
The Kenosha, Wisconsin district attorney's office has announced it will not bring charges against Officer Rustin Sheskey in the shooting of Jacob Blake. NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joined CBSN to talk about the decision.
Cop who shot Jacob Blake won't face charges
The district attorney's office in Kenosha, Wisconsin, announced Tuesday that it will not file charges against Rusten Sheskey, the White police officer who shot Jacob Blake, an African American man, several times in the back on August 23, leaving Blake paralyzed from the waist down. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi joins Anne-Marie Green on CBSN AM with more from Kenosha.
No charges in Jacob Blake shooting
A Wisconsin prosecutor declined to charge the officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back last year during a domestic dispute call. The officer claimed self-defense in the struggle with Blake. Mola Lenghi reports.
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Nurse denied ambulance requests before migrant child died, officials say
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College grads reflect on having their student debt wiped out by donation
Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel and his wife Miranda Kerr paid off the student debt for the entire 2022 graduating class of Otis College of Art and Design.
Florida teen Dev Shah wins 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 14-year-old won the bee by correctly spelling the word, "psammophile."
Fort Bragg becoming latest base to get name change
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FDA's new arsenic level for apple juice could hurt kids, CR says
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Senate votes to undo Biden's student loan relief
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Fort Bragg becoming latest base to get name change
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Florida teen Dev Shah wins 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 14-year-old won the bee by correctly spelling the word, "psammophile."
South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of "critically endangered" red wolves
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Nurse denied ambulance requests before migrant child died, officials say
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Chicago museum showcases the healing power of art for veterans
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Ten states sue to try to block large flood insurance rate hikes
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FDA's new arsenic level for apple juice could hurt kids, CR says
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Money stored on apps like PayPal could be at risk, feds warn
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Supreme Court ruling deals another blow to organized labor
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Nurse denied ambulance requests before migrant child died, officials say
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Asylum limits justified given "sheer number" of migrants, top official says
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Biden trips and falls onstage at Air Force commencement ceremony
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Senate votes to undo Biden's student loan relief
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Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
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Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
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U.S. suspends cease-fire in Sudan, adds new sanctions
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Asylum limits justified given "sheer number" of migrants, top official says
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45 bags with human remains found in Mexico
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Billy Joel is ending his decade-long residency at Madison Square Garden
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William and Kate show up for royal wedding of Jordan's crown prince
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Dolly Parton holds 3 new Guinness World Records
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Money stored on apps like PayPal could be at risk, feds warn
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"The ChatGPT Revolution" explored in CBS doc
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Meta threatens news ban in California over bill to support journalism
Owner of Facebook and Instagram could bar users in the state from sharing news over bill requiring tech companies to pay news publishers.
Waymo robotaxis expand operations, paving the way for driverless future
Waymo recently announced a partnership with Uber and has expanded its presence.
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South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of "critically endangered" red wolves
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
Atlantic hurricane season officially begins
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and forecasters are already watching some activity in the Gulf. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson joins with a preview of the season, and national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez investigates Florida's flood insurance crisis.
Trucker detained after a "weird" potato spill on a key Denmark bridge
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Ancient mastodon tooth found by jogger on California beach
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Are orcas coordinating attacks on boats?
Killer whales could be learning to attack small boats. Scientists are warning about an increase in what appear to be coordinated attacks by orcas on several vessels off the coast of Europe. One boat had to be abandoned and left to sink in the Strait of Gibraltar. Jeff Corwin, a biologist and wildlife conservationist, has more.
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45 bags with human remains found in Mexico
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Officer killed, another injured during hostage situation in Mississippi
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Man arrested on murder charges was "looking forward" to killing again
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Cause of death revealed for convicted killer who escaped prison
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Danny Masterson found guilty of rape
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The FDA issued a new warning about some of the popular diabetes drugs being used for weight loss after the agency "received adverse event reports after patients used compounded semaglutide." That's the generic name for medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. New York endocrinologist Dr. Florence Comite joins CBS News to discuss the risks of taking off-brand versions.
Trump meets with Iowa faith leaders
Donald Trump was just about 6,000 votes shy of winning the Iowa caucuses when he first ran in 2016. One key demographic -- evangelicals -- helped Texas Sen. Ted Cruz claim victory. Amanda Rooker, chief political reporter for CBS affiliate station KCCI in Des Moines, joins to discuss the former president's campaign stops in the state Thursday.
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