Man arrested after racist, homophobic rant goes viral on TikTok
Jordan Douglas Krah, 40, was arrested on hate crimes charges after verbally accosting two college students on Christmas Eve.
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Suicide rate for young Asian Americans
Suicide is the number one cause of death for Asian Americans between the ages of 15 and 24. Amelia Noor-Oshiro, a PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University's School of Public Health, dives into the issue on CBS News.
Man who allegedly assaulted Sikh men in NYC charged with hate crimes
Three Sikh men have been attacked in the New York City neighborhood in the past week, according to the Sikh Coalition.
Anti-AAPI hate crimes increased by 342% in 2021, report finds
The U.S. has experienced a steep rise in anti-Asian hate crimes since 2020. A new report shows anti-Asian violence and harassment increased by 342% in 16 major U.S. cities in 2021 alone. Amanda Nguyen, CEO and founder of Rise, joins CBS News to discuss multiple efforts to combat this rise in AAPI attacks.
At least 9,000 anti-Asian incidents reported since start of COVID pandemic
There have been 4,548 anti-Asian hate incidents reported in 2020 and another 4,533 reported in 2021 so far.
Asian American Olympians face discrimination in U.S.: Report
Several Asian American athletes will represent the U.S. during the summer Olympics in Tokyo. However, several of them say they have been experiencing anti-Asian hate here at home. Russell Contreras, a race and justice reporter for Axios, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on his reporting.
Illinois lawmaker on teaching AAPI history
Illinois is expected to become the first state to require teaching Asian American history in public schools. Illinois State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History Act, which she co-sponsored.
Undercover cops, private guards and local patrols fight anti-Asian hate
On a crowdfunding page to raise money for armed guards, organizer Joanna Au wrote, "The local city officials have failed to protect members of our community and it's time we take matters into our own hands!"
Olivia Munn, Daniel Dae Kim on anti-Asian bias
CBSN's Elaine Quijano discusses bias against Asian Americans with actors Olivia Munn and Daniel Dae Kim, Stop AAPI Hate co-founder Russell Jeung, Rise founder and CEO Amanda Nguyen, and chef Melissa King.
Income gap divides Asian Americans
Asian Americans across the country are speaking out against racism and inequality following the attack on several Atlanta spas and an increase in attacks against Asians. New York Times lead consumer technology writer Brian Chen joined CBSN to discuss economic division within the Asian community and how it may have kept some from coming forward against racism.
Asian Americans face hatred in COVID-19 era
Asian American leaders around the U.S. are calling on government officials to put an end to the rising crimes against their community members. The demand comes after the mass shooting in Atlanta that killed eight people. Co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate and executive director of Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council Manjusha Kulkarni joined CBSN to explain how sexism and misogyny played a role in Tuesday's attack and how more people can be better allies to Asian Americans.
Rise in hate incidents against Asian Americans
The group Stop AAPI Hate has found nearly 3,800 racial incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders were reported from March 2020 to February 2021. Diane Fujino, a professor of Asian American studies at UC Santa Barbara, spoke with CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the hate targeting this population and its long history in the U.S.
Rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans
President Biden is demanding an end to attacks against Asian American and Pacific Islanders, calling it "un-American." Marian Liu of the Washington Post spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about her reporting about the spike in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans.
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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest set to be released tonight
Tyre Nichols died three days after what his family and authorities described as a brutal encounter that stemmed from a traffic stop.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
At least 7 killed in shooting in Jerusalem; gunman slain
The shooting in the Jewish neighborhood of Neve Yaakov followed a deadly raid by the Israeli military Thursday in the occupied West Bank.
Video of Paul Pelosi attack released, shows suspect swinging hammer
News organizations petitioned for the release of the material, which had been played in open court during a preliminary hearing.
Tyre Nichols arrest video could spark "very serious public reaction," DA says
Tyre Nichols was restrained, beaten, blasted with a Taser and pepper sprayed by officers after a traffic stop before he died from his injuries, family members say.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family ahead of video's expected release
President Biden spoke with the mother and stepfather of Tyre Nichols on Friday afternoon, the White House said.
Ronna McDaniel reelected RNC chair
Ronna McDaniel won a fourth term, despite her challenger getting a last-minute boost from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Who is Jeff Zients, the next White House chief of staff?
President Biden said the White House will have an official transition event next week.
Jay Leno injured in motorcycle crash 2 months after suffering burns
The November garage fire and January wreck both stemmed from his passion for working on vintage vehicles.
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Looking to get hired? These are the best months to try.
U.S. employers typically finish their annual budgets in January and start advertising for open roles soon thereafter.
Many more single women than men are homeowners. Here's why.
Single women own about 10.7 million homes compared to 8.1 million for single men, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Wall Street sends stocks to their highest levels since summer
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, marking the market's third winning week in the last four.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family ahead of video's expected release
President Biden spoke with the mother and stepfather of Tyre Nichols on Friday afternoon, the White House said.
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Looking to get hired? These are the best months to try.
U.S. employers typically finish their annual budgets in January and start advertising for open roles soon thereafter.
Many more single women than men are homeowners. Here's why.
Single women own about 10.7 million homes compared to 8.1 million for single men, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Wall Street sends stocks to their highest levels since summer
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, marking the market's third winning week in the last four.
Pharmacies CVS, Walmart and Walgreens to cut pharmacy hours
Cutting hours is meant to help ease workload for employees and better serve customers, say pharmacy chains.
"Tipflation" and "tip creep" are sparking a consumer backlash
Tipping was once reserved for workers earning below minimum wage. But tip creep means the practice is spreading.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," January 29, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Marco Rubio will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family ahead of video's expected release
President Biden spoke with the mother and stepfather of Tyre Nichols on Friday afternoon, the White House said.
Nancy Pelosi reacts to newly released video of husband's attack
Rep. Nancy Pelosi spoke to reporters after several video and audio clips from the night of the attack on her husband at their San Francisco home were released Friday.
Ronna McDaniel reelected RNC chair
Ronna McDaniel won a fourth term, despite her challenger getting a last-minute boost from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
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At least 7 killed in shooting in Jerusalem; gunman slain
The shooting in the Jewish neighborhood of Neve Yaakov followed a deadly raid by the Israeli military Thursday in the occupied West Bank.
Justice Department charges 3 men in plot to kill Iranian American author
The target is an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses in Iran.
Wounded reporter recounts talking with dying colleague after Ukraine attack
Benjamin Hall said he credits his dying colleague — as well as seeing a vision of his daughters — for giving him strength after the bombing.
Transgender woman convicted of 2 rapes will be sent to men's prison
Isla Bryson was convicted of raping two women before starting to transition. One top U.K. politician says the "dangerous rapist should not be in a women's prison."
Mysterious shipwreck identified as warship that sank in 1672
The Klein Hollandia sank after its commander was killed in action and British sailors came aboard.
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Taylor Swift casts trans model as love interest in music video
Ashley thanked Swift for casting him in the video and for giving others representation.
Jay Leno injured in motorcycle crash 2 months after suffering burns
The November garage fire and January wreck both stemmed from his passion for working on vintage vehicles.
Afternoon tea with Sam Smith
Four-time Grammy winner Sam Smith is nominated for another award this year for "Unholy," their No. 1 hit with Kim Petras. Smith tells Anthony Mason about embracing sexual liberation on their new album, "Gloria," feeling settled at 30, and their love of cheese toasties.
Jeremy Renner was run over by snowplow while trying to protect nephew
Jeremy Renner said he broke more than 30 bones in the accident.
Randy Gonzalez, father of TikTok duo Enkyboys, dies of colon cancer
Randy Gonzalez and his 7-year-old son Brice were known for creating endearing videos together and with the rest of their family.
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How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
BuzzFeed to use OpenAI technology to create content
Digital media firm says it will use artificial intelligence to create personality quizzes and generate write-ups.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Madison Square Garden ban on lawyer foes may be illegal, AG says
Event-goers have found themselves ejected from games because they work for law firms involved in litigation with MSG.
Why Meta is reinstating Trump's accounts
Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts two years after they were suspended in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to explain what's behind the decision.
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Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Earth's inner core may have started spinning the other way, study says
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
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Video released of Paul Pelosi attack
A court in San Francisco has released police bodycam footage from the brutal hammer attack on Paul Pelosi.
Several killed near Jerusalem synagogue
A gunman killed at least seven people Friday near a synagogue in East Jerusalem, Israeli authorities said. Police said responding officers killed the suspect. CBS News contributor Robert Berger joined Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver from Jerusalem to discuss the breaking news.
Justice Department charges 3 men in plot to kill Iranian American author
The target is an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses in Iran.
Video of Paul Pelosi attack released, shows suspect swinging hammer
News organizations petitioned for the release of the material, which had been played in open court during a preliminary hearing.
Sentencing for rioter who assaulted officer
The rioter who pepper sprayed Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick on Jan. 6 is being sentenced Friday. He pleaded guilty last year to two counts of assaulting police. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discusses the sentencing.
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Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalkers continue space station power system upgrade
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Video released of Paul Pelosi attack
A court in San Francisco has released police bodycam footage from the brutal hammer attack on Paul Pelosi.
Heart-related deaths rose sharply in 2020
New data released by the American Heart Association shows heart-related deaths rose significantly in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins Meg Oliver and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss some of the reasons behind the increase.
Jeff Zients to be White House chief of staff
President Biden announced that former COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients will take over as White House chief of staff, with Ron Klain leaving the position after two years. CBS News' Meg Oliver has more.
Several killed near Jerusalem synagogue
A gunman killed at least seven people Friday near a synagogue in East Jerusalem, Israeli authorities said. Police said responding officers killed the suspect. CBS News contributor Robert Berger joined Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver from Jerusalem to discuss the breaking news.
Previewing "The Takeout with Major Garrett"
CBS News Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver to discuss this week's installment of his show, "The Takeout," which features an in-depth interview with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.