Wrongful death lawsuit against Kyle Rittenhouse can proceed, judge rules
The lawsuit was brought by the father of Anthony Huber, one of two men shot and killed by Rittenhouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 2020.
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Relatives of Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake arrested at Jayland Walker protest
Breonna Taylor's aunt and Jacob Blake's father were arrested during a protest over the death of Jayland Walker.
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Portland protests turn deadly as National Guard heads to Kenosha, Wisconsin; Aesha Ash breaks barriers at School of American Ballet in New York City.
11/21/2021: Reimagining Police, Supersonic, Caligula's Gardens
How Austin is leading the nation in police reform; Startups, NASA pursuing supersonic commercial flight; Roman parking garage excavation uncovers Caligula's gardens
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Joe Biden accuses Trump of provoking violence and poisoning democracy; Fans mourn death of "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman
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Trump visits Kenosha amid protests over police shooting of Jacob Blake; Long-lost silent film from 1920s discovered in Illinois basement
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Reimagining police departments
Scott Pelley reports on the ways American cities are reimagining their police departments, with Austin, Texas, leading the way.
Reimagining police departments with safety and justice in mind
Scott Pelley reports on the ways American cities are reimagining their police departments, with Austin, Texas, leading the way.
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 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.
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.
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.
8/26: Red and Blue
Day 3 of the 2020 Republican National Convention; Pres. Trump speaks on violence in Wisconsin
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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.
Gabbard sends criminal referrals to DOJ for 2 officials linked to Trump impeachment
The criminal referrals are over a complaint from a whistleblower that helped trigger President Trump's first impeachment.
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Trump says Iran war "close to over" amid push for new peace talks
With the Iran war paused halfway through a 2-week ceasefire, President Trump is again voicing optimism over the potential for a deal to end it for good.
Sotomayor apologizes for criticizing Kavanaugh over ICE arrests
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized Wednesday for publicly criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh, comments she said were "hurtful" and "inappropriate."
Trump admin set to launch tariff refund portal. Here's what to know.
A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
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Courtroom interpreter held by ICE says she worked in U.S. legally for decades
Meenu Batra, a single mother, was detained at a Texas airport in mid-March. She has worked as a courtroom interpreter in the U.S. for more than 20 years.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
Mother wants justice for 17-year-old son fatally shot by St. Louis police
Nearly two years after Emeshyon Wilkins was shot and killed by a St. Louis police officer, Shaina Wilkins says she is still searching for answers and accountability.
Brian Hooker leaves Bahamas to be with ailing mother as search for wife continues
According to his attorney, Brian Hooker plans to return to the Bahamas as the search for his wife, Lynette Hooker, continues.
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Trump admin set to launch tariff refund portal. Here's what to know.
A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
3 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
President Trump has said the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the U.S.
Mother wants justice for 17-year-old son fatally shot by St. Louis police
Nearly two years after Emeshyon Wilkins was shot and killed by a St. Louis police officer, Shaina Wilkins says she is still searching for answers and accountability.
Sotomayor apologizes for criticizing Kavanaugh over ICE arrests
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized Wednesday for publicly criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh, comments she said were "hurtful" and "inappropriate."
FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides as RFK Jr. calls himself a "big fan"
The FDA meeting announcement follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to loosen regulations on peptides, which are often pitched as a quick way to build muscle, heal injuries or appear younger.
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Trump admin set to launch tariff refund portal. Here's what to know.
A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs as investors shrug off Iran war fears
With another round of U.S.-Iran peace talks on the horizon, investors are optimistic that the war will wind down.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
Why Jerome Powell — not Trump — will decide when the Fed chief steps down
President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said.
Allbirds's pivot from footwear to AI sends its shares soaring 600%
The sneaker maker is selling its footwear assets and rebranding as "NewBird AI," betting on booming demand for AI computing power.
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As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
3 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
President Trump has said the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the U.S.
Gabbard sends criminal referrals to DOJ for 2 officials linked to Trump impeachment
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department related to a government watchdog and a whistleblower whose complaint helped trigger President Trump's first impeachment.
Sotomayor apologizes for criticizing Kavanaugh over ICE arrests
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized Wednesday for publicly criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh, comments she said were "hurtful" and "inappropriate."
FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides as RFK Jr. calls himself a "big fan"
The FDA meeting announcement follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to loosen regulations on peptides, which are often pitched as a quick way to build muscle, heal injuries or appear younger.
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As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides as RFK Jr. calls himself a "big fan"
The FDA meeting announcement follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to loosen regulations on peptides, which are often pitched as a quick way to build muscle, heal injuries or appear younger.
New federal Medicaid rules require 1 month of work. Some states demand more.
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states want to triple the required work period.
Florida doctor indicted after allegedly removing patient's liver instead of spleen
Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was arrested Monday after a two-year investigation by local, state and medical authorities.
Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
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Can Hungary's new leader wean his country off cheap Russian energy?
Hungary's politics have shifted definitively away from Russia and toward Europe, but quitting a cheap Russian energy habit could be painful.
Woman among 4 more Iranians sentenced to death over protests
Bita Hemmati is believed to be the first woman to be sentenced to death over the protests.
U.K. police hunt for 2 suspects in attempted arson attack on synagogue
London police are looking for two people who threw bottles likely containing gasoline at a North London synagogue in what's being treating as an "antisemitic hate crime."
U.S. YouTuber gets 6 months in South Korean prison for offensive stunts
A Seoul court found Ramsey Khalid Ismael, a self-proclaimed online "troll" known as Johnny Somali, guilty of multiple charges.
Iran claims oil tanker transits Strait of Hormuz amid blockade
Iran's Fars News Agency says a supertanker sailed through international waters and the Strait of Hormuz with its tracking system switched on, "without any concealment."
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What happened to influencer Clavicular?
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
Jury: Live Nation, Ticketmaster act as monopoly
A jury on Wednesday found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly over big concert venues. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Ramy Youssef on new comedy special
Golden Globe-winning actor and comedian Ramy Youssef talks about his new comedy special, "Ramy Youssef: In Love," which tackles topics like AI and religion but through a "lens of love." He explains his inspiration and how he includes personal stories about his family and marriage.
Ronda Rousey on return to MMA
After nearly a decade away from MMA, Ronda Rousey talks to "CBS Mornings" about her return and upcoming fight against another trailblazer, Gina Carano.
Inside the creation of "Front Porch Freestyles"
What started off as a simple way to promote music with some impromptu freestyling back in 2017 has turned into a critically acclaimed series showcasing artists big and small. Photojournalist Parrish Smith met the Washington, D.C., artist and crew behind the increasingly popular musical showcase "Front Porch Freestyles."
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New report on utility companies and AI
U.S. utility companies are planning to invest $1.4 trillion over the next five years to help strengthen the nation's power grid, according to a new report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan nonprofit consumer education organization PowerLines. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more details.
Maine lawmakers pass rule on data centers
Lawmakers in Maine passed a temporary ban on new, large data centers in the state this week. If Gov. Janet Mills signs the legislation, the state will become the first to ban data centers. Daniel Kool, a cost-of-living reporter for the Portland Press Herald, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Sneaker company Allbirds pivots to AI
Footwear company Allbirds announced Wednesday it will stop making fabric sneakers and become an artificial intelligence company, sending its stock price soaring by more than 600%. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News to discuss.
New study researches AI and medical questions
A new study found that a substantial amount of medical information provided by five popular artificial intelligence-driven chatbots is inaccurate and incomplete. One of the authors of the study, Nick Tiller joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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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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Mamdani bomb attempt suspects plead not guilty
The men suspected of throwing homemade bombs into a crowd of New York City protesters in March pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges on Wednesday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Suspect in shooting of 7-month-old in court
The suspect accused of fatally shooting a 7-month-old Brooklyn girl is in court Wednesday for arraignment. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
U.K. police hunt for 2 suspects in attempted arson attack on synagogue
London police are looking for two people who threw bottles likely containing gasoline at a North London synagogue in what's being treating as an "antisemitic hate crime."
New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman
Seconds after a gunman opened fire at an Oklahoma high school, the school's principal was seen racing into the hallway, pushing the suspect onto a bench and holding him down.
U.S. YouTuber gets 6 months in South Korean prison for offensive stunts
A Seoul court found Ramsey Khalid Ismael, a self-proclaimed online "troll" known as Johnny Somali, guilty of multiple charges.
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"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
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Mom of teen killed by St. Louis police speaks out
Emeshyon Wilkins was shot and killed by a St. Louis police officer nearly two years ago. His mother, Shaina, says she's still searching for answers and accountability.
Harry and Meghan face some Australian backlash
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are facing some backlash in Australia over their visit to the continent. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
New report on utility companies and AI
U.S. utility companies are planning to invest $1.4 trillion over the next five years to help strengthen the nation's power grid, according to a new report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan nonprofit consumer education organization PowerLines. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more details.
What happened to influencer Clavicular?
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
Trump: China agreed not to send Iran weapons
President Trump said Wednesday that China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran. Phelim Kine, the China and Indo-Pacific Affairs correspondent at Politico, joins "The Daily Report" with more.