Man who shot Ahmaud Arbery testifies
Travis McMichael, the man who shot and killed Ahmaud Arbery, testified in his murder trial, describing the moment he fired his gun. Omar Villafranca reports.
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Ahmaud Arbery defendant asks for plea deal, Arbery attorney says
The request came from attorneys for William "Roddie" Bryan — the man who admitted to pursuing and boxing in Arbery with his vehicle before filming the fatal shooting.
Travis McMichael testifies Ahmaud Arbery did not threaten him
The defense rested its case after the jury heard testimony from Travis McMichael, the man who fired the fatal shots.
Gunman testifies Arbery never threatened him
Travis McMichael, who shot Ahmaud Arbery to death, testified that the Black man never pulled out a weapon or threatened him before the fatal shooting. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Man who shot Ahmaud Arbery testifies: "This was a life-or-death situation"
Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was killed in February 2020.
Defense to begin case in Arbery killing
Defense lawyers for three white men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery start presenting their case and calling witnesses Wednesday. CBS News producer Erica Brown has been covering this trial since the beginning. She spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect from the defense and Arbery's mother's reaction to graphic evidence presented Tuesday.
Prosecution rests in trial of men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery
The medical examiner testified that the first shot punched a gaping hole in the center of his chest.
Defense fails to oust Jesse Jackson from trial for Arbery killing
"There is no reason for these prominent icons in the civil rights movement to be here," attorney Kevin Gough said.
"We don't want any more Black pastors" at Arbery murder trial, lawyer says
The Rev. Al Sharpton said his attendance in the courtroom was "not disruptive in any way" and was "at the invitation of the family."
Legal analyst on Ahmaud Arbery murder trial
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the latest in the trial of the three white men charged with murder in the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man who was shot and killed while jogging in a Georgia neighborhood.
Ahmaud Arbery was "trapped like a rat" before death, defendant told cop
Police Sergeant Roderic Nohilly testified that Greg McMichael told him Arbery "wasn't out for no Sunday jog."
Man accused in Ahmaud Arbery killing changed his story, cops testify
Greg McMichael had blood on his hand from checking to see if the unarmed Black man had a gun on him after the shooting, one officer testified.
Analysis of trials in racially charged cases
Testimony has resumed in two racially charged trials. In Georgia, prosecutors are calling witnesses to take the stand in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's death, and in Wisconsin, a survivor testified in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who is accused of shooting three men and killing two of them. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, a Loyola Law School professor, joined CBSN to discuss.
First officer to find Ahmaud Arbery wounded says he heard "death rattle"
Jurors were shown graphic, closeup police photos Monday of the gunshot wounds that killed Ahmaud Arbery.
Arbery's killers "did everything" on assumptions, prosecutor says
"All three of these defendants did everything they did based on assumptions — not on fact, not on evidence, on assumptions," the prosecutor said.
Jury selection begins in Ahmaud Arbery case
In Georgia, jury selection begins Monday for the trial of three white men charged with shooting and killing 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man. Arbery was killed on February 23, 2020 while jogging. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN AM to discuss.
New video obtained in Ahmaud Arbery case
Newly-obtained body camera footage appears to contradict the account presented by one of the men charged in Ahmaud Arbery's killing. William "Roddie" Bryan filmed Gregory and Travis McMichael chasing down and shooting Arbery in February. Bryan's attorney has insisted his client was "never more than a witness" to Arbery's death. Omar Villafranca reports on the new video that suggests Bryan was more involved.
Arbery shooting suspects pose "significant" danger, judge says
A Georgia judge said video "showed the lengths the defendants would take to track down and restrain another person."
Bond hearing day two for Arbery case suspects
Greg and Travis McMichael, the father and son charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery appeared via video for a bond hearing Thursday. The hearing will continue today.
Three men charged in Ahmaud Arbery killing plead not guilty
Ahmaud Arbery was killed on Feb. 23 after he was chased by the men while he was jogging.
One-on-one with prosecutor on Arbery case
The death of Ahmaud Arbery shocked Americans and propelled many to protest for justice. Joyette Holmes is the prosecutor on the case, in which three men have been indicted: Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr. She sat down for an interview with Omar Villafranca for "48 Hours."
Video shows officer trying to tase Ahmaud Arbery in 2017
Delay in arrest of suspects in Arbery's fatal shooting in February has caused national uproar over police handling of the incident
New surveillance footage related to Ahmaud Arbery case revealed
New surveillance footage from December is providing more details on the Ahmaud Arbery case in Georgia. Footage shows Arbery entering a home under construction, followed by a police call from Travis McMichael, the man who shot and killed Arbery. Omar Villafranca reports.
Men accused in Ahmaud Arbery shooting hire attorneys
Attorneys for two white men accused of pursuing and killing a black man in Georgia said Thursday their clients have been vilified and cautioned against a rush to judgment in a case that has drawn national attention.
Georgia AG asks DOJ to investigate handling of Ahmaud Arbery case
The case has gone through three different prosecutors due to conflicts of interest.
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Trump says Iran operation could take "four weeks or less," 3 U.S. troops killed
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule." Follow live updates.
Texas gunman wore "Property of Allah" hoodie, sources say
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
3 U.S. service members killed in military operation against Iran, CENTCOM says
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
Trump says operations will "continue until all of our objectives are achieved"
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
CIA intelligence led to strike that killed Khamenei in Iran, source says
The CIA had tracked Khamenei's location for several months before the strike that killed him, a person familiar with the matter tells CBS News.
Trump signals willingness to talk to new Iranian leadership as strikes continue
President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Sen. Tom Cotton says "not a simple answer" as to who will lead Iran now
"There's probably a lot of jockeying inside of Iran right now, they have a very consultative, deliberative process to replace the Supreme Leader," Sen. Tom Cotton said Sunday on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Map shows U.S.-Israel military strike locations across Iran
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Trump says operations will "continue until all of our objectives are achieved"
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Trump signals willingness to talk to new Iranian leadership as strikes continue
President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes
Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation.
Wife of Rep. Jim Baird dies following complications from car crash injuries
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After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
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Trump says operations will "continue until all of our objectives are achieved"
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Trump signals willingness to talk to new Iranian leadership as strikes continue
President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes
Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation.
Wife of Rep. Jim Baird dies following complications from car crash injuries
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
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Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
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Trump says operations will "continue until all of our objectives are achieved"
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Trump signals willingness to talk to new Iranian leadership as strikes continue
President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Transcript: Karim Sadjadpour and Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Karim Sadjadpour from the Carnegie Endownment for international peace and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
CIA intelligence led to strike that killed Khamenei in Iran, source says
The CIA had tracked Khamenei's location for several months before the strike that killed him, a person familiar with the matter tells CBS News.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
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USA hockey stars joke about "Heated Rivalry" and Trump invite on "SNL"
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
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Broadway, Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman on being a "sore winner"
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Broadway and Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman
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AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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At least two people were killed and 14 were injured in a mass shooting outside an Austin, Texas, bar, authorities said Sunday. There were indicators on the suspect and in his vehicle that suggest a "potential nexus to terrorism," but it's too early to determine the motivation, FBI Acting Special Agent Alex Doran said during a briefing Sunday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Texas gunman wore "Property of Allah" hoodie, sources say
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
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NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is now in its second day, with President Trump saying Sunday that combat operations will continue "until all of our objectives are achieved." Errol Barnett anchors CBS News' reporting on the war.
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Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against targets across the Middle East after U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett joins CBS News to discuss.
Celebrations and mourning in Tehran
Celebrations have been seen in Tehran after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-led strikes. Supporters of the the regime have also been seen mourning Khamenei. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry has more.
Trump releases new statement on Iran
President Trump released a new statement about military operations in Iran on Sunday, saying they will "continue until all of our objectives are achieved." See the president's full remarks.
Iranian retaliatory strikes across Middle East
Retaliatory strikes from Iran are spreading across the Middle East a day after U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.