Race in America
Race relations in the United States are at their worst point in decades, according to a new CBS News-New York Times poll. CBSN takes a look at the problems and the possible solutions facing the country.
Race relations in the United States are at their worst point in decades, according to a new CBS News-New York Times poll. CBSN takes a look at the problems and the possible solutions facing the country.
Singer Alicia Keys released a public service announcement Wednesday showing "23 ways you could be killed if you are black in America." The PSA describes the harmless actions black men and women were engaged in before they suffered untimely deaths. CBSN's panel talks about the PSA.
Rudy Giuliani has said the Black Lives Matter movement is racist. Supporters say they use the phrase because they want to show black lives matter just as much as other races. CBSN's panel weighs in.
Excessive use of force by police officers affects black people in a disproportionate manner. Sian-Pierre Regis and Khalil Muhammad talk about how that may play the biggest role in the racial strife facing America today.
How you feel about the police seems to depend a lot on your race, except when it comes to local departments. Anthony Salvanto breaks down the CBS News-New York Times poll numbers.
Videos of police shooting or using excessive force against black people have spurred much of the racial tension facing the country today. That's created a tough environment for police officers. CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues has more.
With race relations in the United States at their worst point in decades, CBSN asks if there's any chance of them getting better. CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto, founder of Swagger.nyc Sian-Pierre Regis and Harvard professor of history, race and public policy Khalil Muhammad join the discussion.
A new CBS News/New York Times poll shows that 69 percent of Americans feel race relations are in bad shape. That's the highest level since May of 1992. Elaine Quijano has more.
Cameron Sterling is breaking his silence about his father's death in Baton Rouge last week. He says he believes not all police officers are bad, and called on protesters to remain peaceful in his father's name. David Begnaud has more.
Thousands of law enforcement officers from across the country gathered to pay their respects to their fallen comrades on Wednesday. Services for Brent Thompson, Lorne Ahrens and Micheal Smith were held as Dallas continues to heal. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Indiana Governor Mike Pence is a leading candidate for the number two spot on the Republican ticket; a poem written and performed by an Atlanta teenager this past spring has been getting new attention from millions since the violence that shook America last week
The city of Dallas is beginning to heal after the deadly shooting ambush that took the lives of five police officers. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN with the latest.
In one of the more moving parts of President Obama's remarks at the memorial service in Dallas, he told the story of a civilian who had taken her sons to the demonstration and was wounded by the gunman.
An alleged plot to kill Baton Rouge police officers has led to multiple arrests. This comes a week after police shot and killed Alton Sterling, and five officers were killed in Dallas. David Begnaud has more.
Thousands of dignitaries, police officers and loved ones were in attendance for a memorial to honor five Dallas police officers killed last week. President George W. Bush, Dallas Police Chief David Brown, and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings all spoke at the service. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
President Obama offered words of comfort to the city of Dallas Tuesday at a memorial service for five slain police officers. He delivered what some are calling one of the most powerful speeches of his presidency. Scott Pelley reports.
President Obama offered words of comfort to the city of Dallas Tuesday at a memorial service for five slain police officers; In one of the more moving parts of President Obama's remarks at the memorial service in Dallas, he told the story of a civilian who had taken her sons to the demonstration and was wounded by the gunman
Officials in Baton Rouge say they've arrested at least three suspects in a plot to kill police officers with stolen guns. CBS News' David Begnaud joins CBSN with the latest details.
President Obama made a point of trying to mend the nation's divides while speaking at an interfaith memorial service for the Dallas police officers killed last week. See his full remarks.
George W. Bush said, "Today we all feel a sense of loss, but not equally," while speaking at the interfaith memorial service for the Dallas police officers who were slain last week. Bush has lived in Dallas since leaving the White House. See his full remarks.
After a deadly week, President Obama is trying to bridge the gap between police and minority groups. CBS News security consultant Ron Hosko joins CBSN to discuss how the commander-in-chief is trying to comfort a divided nation.
Police have issued search warrants for surveillance video in the shooting death of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud interviewed the city police chief and joins CBSN with more.
Sergeant Mike Smith was a 28-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, and only two years away from retirement when he was killed. His 9-year-old daughter Caroline remembers the last time she saw her father. Omar Villafranca reports.
On Monday, Doctor Brian Williams, a trauma surgeon at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, spoke about trying to save the wounded -- and about tense race relations in America.
Chief David Brown said Monday the investigation into Thursday's Dallas attack includes reviewing 170 hours of body camera footage and countless hours of surveillance video. Brown also defended the use of a robot to kill the shooter. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Iran's president and foreign minister were killed when their helicopter crashed in mountains in dense fog, state media say.
Michael Cohen is returning to the stand for a fourth day of testimony on Monday, the last appearance he is expected to make.
Pope Francis, during a rare interview from the Vatican, urged acceptance, saying, "The Gospel is for everyone."
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday. Now it's headed to Seagirt Marine Terminal.
Photos shared by local media showed a red truck dotted by bullet holes, and bloodied bodies lying in the trunk and on the ground.
In Atlanta, Georgia and Detroit, Michigan, the president made overtures to Black voters while addressing Gaza and attacking Trump.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Red Lobster's owner has said the pandemic and rising costs hurt the seafood chain's financial performance.
Red Lobster's owner has said the pandemic and rising costs hurt the seafood chain's financial performance.
"Sandra was kidnapped from her home while her children slept nearby, bound in packing tape, driven to a remote location and buried alive," prosecutors said.
Michael Cohen is returning to the stand for a fourth day of testimony on Monday, the last appearance he is expected to make.
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday. Now it's headed to Seagirt Marine Terminal.
Red Lobster's owner has said the pandemic and rising costs hurt the seafood chain's financial performance.
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped expand his family's Pacific Northwest department store chain into an upscale national brand, has died, his sons confirmed Sunday.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
Wall Street investors are increasingly confident of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, pushing financial markets to new highs.
Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires.
Michael Cohen is returning to the stand for a fourth day of testimony on Monday, the last appearance he is expected to make.
In Atlanta, Georgia, and Detroit, Michigan, the president made overtures to Black voters while addressing Gaza and attacking Trump.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. J.D. Vance and Sen. Gary Peters join Margaret Brennan.
"What has gone on, transpired between Israel and the Palestinians going back decades is very complex, very difficult," former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. J.D. Vance, Republican of Ohio, that aired on May 19, 2024.
While it may seem like everyone is taking Ozempic, not everyone can afford to. The high price of popular diabetes drugs prevents many people from getting them.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
"The families of the bereaved fishermen have been informed that the search has been called off," an official said.
Photos shared by local media showed a red truck dotted by bullet holes, and bloodied bodies lying in the trunk and on the ground.
Congo's army says it has foiled a coup attempt and arrested the perpetrators, including several Americans.
American and Nigerien defense officials say U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by its ruling junta will complete their withdrawal from the West African country by the middle of September.
At least 27 people, mainly women and children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Monopoly is the top-selling modern board game of all time, available today in 114 countries and 47 languages, and a myriad of variations. Hasbro's senior VP of board games Brian Baker explains to correspondent Susan Spencer the most important design element to a game's success.
The lifestyle entrepreneur and host of "Martha Gardens" offers tips on preparing a delicious afternoon tea.
After studying design and architecture in college, Courteney Cox pursued modeling and acting, and is forever identifiable as "neat freak" Monica in the sitcom "Friends." Now she's an entrepreneur, creating a line of scented products for the home.
After studying design and architecture in college, Courteney Cox pursed modeling and acting, and is forever identifiable as "neat freak" Monica Geller in the classic sitcom "Friends." Now she's also an entrepreneur, creating a line of scented products for the home. She talks with correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti about why she was inspired to create Homecourt's cleaning and beauty products; her strong bonds with her "Friends" castmates; and about her early big break, appearing in a Bruce Springsteen music video.
The Hennessey Venom F5 is not just a sports car; its twin turbo V8 engine can muster more than 1,800 horsepower, almost twice that of a Formula 1 racing car. And yes, you can drive it on the street, for the cool price of $3 million. Correspondent Lee Cowan goes inside the design of a machine that shuns the mundane.
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ban. Scott MacFarlane has more.
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.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
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.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
"Sandra was kidnapped from her home while her children slept nearby, bound in packing tape, driven to a remote location and buried alive," prosecutors said.
Camrah Trotter, was killed as she called 911 after her boyfriend, 23-year-old Dominique Ray, was fatally shot.
Photos shared by local media showed a red truck dotted by bullet holes, and bloodied bodies lying in the trunk and on the ground.
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with author and Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock. His new book details the rise and fall of former contractor "Fat Leonard," and his role in one of the most controversial scandals in U.S. military history.
A murder plot discussed on tape implicating a sheriff in southeastern Oklahoma triggers a CBS News investigation, uncovering a pattern of abuses that have gone largely unchecked for years. It's a cautionary tale that reveals an unsettling reality for small towns across America: when sheriffs abuse their power, people can die and there's little to hold them accountable.
Tonight, 60 Minutes says thank you to Frank Devine: a senior producer who's retiring after making our show better for 35 years. And thank you to viewers for watching our 56th season.
En una rara entrevista, el Papa Francisco responde a preguntas sobre conflictos globales, migrantes en los Estados Unidos, abuso sexual en la iglesia y más durante una conversación con Norah O'Donnell.
A Nazi’s photo album shows top officers at Auschwitz singing, socializing, and lighting a Christmas tree at a time when hundreds of thousands of Jews were killed in the concentration camp.