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The incidents were among at least four violent encounters with Black men in Mississippi since 2019 that left two dead and another with lasting injuries, an AP investigation found.
Lt. DeWayne Smith retired one day before a termination hearing was to be held to determine if he would be fired, records showed.
The Department of Justice has released a scathing report which found that Louisville police engaged in a pattern of discrimination against the Black community. The report was prompted by the March 2020 fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues has more.
The decision comes after a Motion for Protective Order was filed Wednesday morning, by the attorneys for the officers charged in Nichols' death.
The department will also review the Memphis Police Department's use of force and de-escalation policies at the request of the city's mayor and police chief.
The city of Memphis announced it will release an additional 20-hours of video from the police beating of Tyre Nichols later today. He died three days after being arrested in January. The Biden administration is preparing to relax COVID-linked travel restrictions on people coming from China as soon as Friday. And Nobel laureate, acclaimed novelist and former Princeton professor Toni Morrison has been immortalized in a new forever stamp.
A seventh police officer has also been fired due to their involvement in the arrest.
Shelby County. which includes the city of Memphis, is forming a committee to study the feasibility of reparations for the descendants of slaves. Katherine Burgess, a reporter for The Commercial Appeal newspaper, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Errol Barnett to discuss why this is happening now and the arguments surrounding it.
Five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols. Elise Preston has more.
Five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in the death of Tyre Nichols. The 29-year-old Black man died three days after being stopped by police on January 7. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston spoke with Catherine Herridge about what the district attorney had to say about the case.
Five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols. Defense attorneys believe unreleased video will show why their clients pleaded not guilty. Elise Preston reports.
The five former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols have pleaded not guilty to his murder. They appeared in court for their arraignment this morning. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more from Memphis.
Memphis NAACP President Von Turner Jr. was in the courtroom as 5 officers pleaded not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols. Turner joins CBS News to talk about his reaction and the need for reform.
The officers were fired after an internal police investigation into the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died in a hospital three days later.
Five Memphis officers accused of beating Nichols have been fired and charged with second-degree murder.
The Shelby County District Attorney's Office said it is now reviewing every open and closed case involving the five former Memphis police officers.
The Shelby County District Attorney's Office says it's reviewing every case -- both open and closed -- involving the five former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. Meanwhile, another man is accusing the same officers of a similar attack just days before Nichols' arrest. Elise Preston reports.
The president spoke about his conversation with Nichols' mother – and vowed to make her wish for her son's legacy come true.
With the family of Tyre Nichols looking on, President Biden urged Congress to move forward with reforms to policing, including providing better training and more resources for social workers and services. Watch his remarks.
Several more Memphis police officers could be charged in connection with the violent beating of Tyre Nichols, who died days after the incident, officials said Tuesday. Six Memphis officers have already been fired in the case, including five who are charged with second-degree murder.
The disturbing video of Nichols' arrest sparked outrage across the country as questions were raised about the conduct of several police officers and first responders at the scene.
"There is a pathway forward, and I'm going to be tireless and not stop until we do significant things to make Americans safer," the Democratic senator said on "Face the Nation."
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker says he is continuing to work to craft a deal in the Senate to reform police practices, after the death of Tyre Nichols renewed calls for changes.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the high stakes diplomatic drama over the Chinese spy balloon is intensifying, as we learn more about what the Chinese may have discovered from their soaring surveillance. We ask Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz how the incident will impact our already strained relationship with China. Then, following the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by the Memphis police, we'll take a look at efforts to renew police reform with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the high stakes diplomatic drama over the Chinese spy balloon is intensifying, as we learn more about what the Chinese may have discovered from their soaring surveillance. We ask Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz how the incident will impact our already strained relationship with China. Then, following the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by the Memphis police, we'll take a look at efforts to renew police reform with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker.
All three children were nine years old and the three adults worked at the school, police said.
Grand jurors investigating the former president's role in a "hush money" payment are meeting Monday, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The suspected shooter has been identified as a 28-year-old woman from Nashville, authorities said.
The Biden administration says the number of migrants arriving at the southern border will spike to record levels unless an asylum restriction is enacted.
Phil Todd, a staffer for Senator Rand Paul, also suffered a laceration to his left ear that police said might require reconstruction.
Authorities identified the six victims as Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs, and William Kinney, all 9 years old, and 61-year-old Cynthia Peak, Katherine Koonce, 60, and 61-year-old Mike Hill.
The Democratic-led state Legislature voted to give regulators the power to punish oil companies profiting from the type of high gas prices suffered by Californians last summer.
Moselle, the 1,700-acre hunting lodge where Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were killed, was sold recently, records show.
The gap between renting an owning is the largest it's been in more than 15 years, an industry analysis found.
Phil Todd, a staffer for Senator Rand Paul, also suffered a laceration to his left ear that police said might require reconstruction.
The suspected shooter has been identified as a 28-year-old from Nashville, authorities said.
The Biden administration says the number of migrants arriving at the southern border will spike to record levels unless an asylum restriction is enacted.
"Creed III" actor Jonathan Majors was arraigned on assault and aggravated harassment charges in Manhattan on Sunday following his arrest for an alleged domestic incident.
The Democratic-led state Legislature voted to give regulators the power to punish oil companies profiting from the type of high gas prices suffered by Californians last summer.
The Democratic-led state Legislature voted to give regulators the power to punish oil companies profiting from the type of high gas prices suffered by Californians last summer.
About $18 billion was needed to cover uninsured deposits, according to FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg.
Moselle, the 1,700-acre hunting lodge where Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were killed, was sold recently, records show.
Americans spent an estimated $567 billion on home improvements and repairs in 2022, the highest amount in a decade.
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
Phil Todd, a staffer for Senator Rand Paul, also suffered a laceration to his left ear that police said might require reconstruction.
The Democratic-led state Legislature voted to give regulators the power to punish oil companies profiting from the type of high gas prices suffered by Californians last summer.
About $18 billion was needed to cover uninsured deposits, according to FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg.
The U.S. government will restrict its use of commercial spyware tools that have been used to surveil human rights activists, journalists and dissidents around the world.
Harris opened her visit in Ghana, announcing $100 million in support for a handful of nations to address security, governance and development issues.
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
Three people have died from a drug-resistant bacteria linked to recalled eye drops. Manuel Bojorquez talks with one man who lost his sight following an infection.
While the bacteria is common in subtropical regions, there has been an increase of infections from Vibrio vulnificus in more northern locations, like the Delaware Bay.
Scientists found a "major reduction" in a part of T cell responses in people who were infected before being vaccinated.
Foods containing any of the five chemicals are currently banned in the European Union.
The Biden administration says the number of migrants arriving at the southern border will spike to record levels unless an asylum restriction is enacted.
U.K. media outlets said Harry was not expected to see his father or his older brother William, the heir to the throne, during his visit to the U.K. this week.
Harris opened her visit in Ghana, announcing $100 million in support for a handful of nations to address security, governance and development issues.
Florence Mayor Dario Nardella heard the news all the way in Italy and tweeted that "mistaking art for pornography is just ridiculous."
A suicide bomber was spotted and killed as he approached a checkpoint near the foreign ministry in Kabul, but his bomb still went off in the heart of the capital.
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
U.K. media outlets said Harry was not expected to see his father or his older brother William, the heir to the throne, during his visit to the U.K. this week.
Renner is seen walking slowly on an antigravity treadmill, nearly three months after the accident.
As a romantic lead, action star or comic scene-stealer, Owen Wilson has carved out a varied career. In the new comedy "Paint," he plays the Bob Ross-like host of a PBS painting show.
Owen Wilson continues to carve out a varied movie career, as a charming romantic lead, action star, and comic scene-stealer. In his latest comedy, "Paint," he plays a Bob Ross-like artist whose PBS painting show comes up against some unlikely competition. Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with the self-effacing Wilson about his career; capturing the essence of Bob Ross; and the support he feels from his actor-siblings, Luke and Andrew Wilson.
Employee tracking tools such as keystroke monitoring software and video feeds are now the norm for remote workers.
Geoffrey Hinton, who works with Google and mentors AI's rising stars, started researching artificial intelligence over 40 years ago.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that could make canceling a subscription service or product as easy as it was to sign up. Axios technology reporter Ashley Gold joined Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
One of the problems with sea level rise is that it happens slowly, a tiny bit each year, making it a threat that people have an easy time ignoring. But some coastal communities are realizing they have to take action. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
At least 25 people were killed as tornadoes swept through parts of Mississippi. CBS News' Lana Zak is on the ground in Rolling Fork, which was completely destroyed by the storm. She discusses the long path to recovery that still lies ahead.
In this episode of “Protecting the Planet,” CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explores how animals are being affected by climate change and human-created pollution in their habitats.
As the government inches towards a decision that could bolster electric car production, some conservationists argue extinction of the endangered plant isn't a fair price.
While the bacteria is common in subtropical regions, there has been an increase of infections from Vibrio vulnificus in more northern locations, like the Delaware Bay.
Phil Todd, a staffer for Senator Rand Paul, also suffered a laceration to his left ear that police said might require reconstruction.
The suspected shooter has been identified as a 28-year-old from Nashville, authorities said.
The grand jury investigating alleged hush money payments made by former President Trump to adult film actress Stormy Daniels reconvened on Monday. The grand jury heard testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker. Robert Costa reports.
Six people, including three children, were killed in a mass shooting at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee. The shooter, who authorities said was a 28-year-old former student, was killed by police. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Authorities identified the six victims as Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs, and William Kinney, all 9 years old, and 61-year-old Cynthia Peak, Katherine Koonce, 60, and 61-year-old Mike Hill.
Blue Origin says fixes are being implemented and New Shepard sub-orbital flights will resume "soon."
While the Terran 1 rocket didn't reach orbit, builder Relativity Space says it achieved major objectives.
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align this week.
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
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?
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Trump held the first official rally of his 2024 presidential campaign over the weekend. The former president criticized prosecutors investigating him, describing the inquiries as political attacks. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBSNews.com White House and politics reporter Kathryn Watson join "Red and Blue" to discuss the rally.
Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego has announced he will run for Senate in 2024, challenging Senator Kyrsten Sinema for her seat. He joined "Red & Blue" to discuss his candidacy.
An attacker opened fire at a Christian school in Nashville and killed three 9-year-old kids and three staff members. CBS News' Lana Zak joined John Dickerson on Prime Time to discuss.
A shooter opened fire at a private Christian grade school in Nashville, killing three children and three adults. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joined John Dickerson on Prime Time to discuss the attack.
We take a look at food safety in America and see how lawmakers in California are trying to do what the FDA hasn't. And we meet a New Orleans' music icon, Trombone Shorty, to see how he's using his talents to support the next generation of musicians. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.