Memphis' SCORPION unit lacked training, former police say
A former Memphis officer said the unit's training consisted of PowerPoint presentations, one day of suspect apprehension training and one day at the firing range.
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Police unit disbanded after Nichols death
The Memphis police's scorpion unit has been shut down following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss how and why the unit was formed and the calls for reform in the wake of Nichols' death.
Congress pressed to pass police reform
Congress is facing renewed pressure in the wake of Tyre Nichols' death to pass a stalled measure aimed at combating police misconduct. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano to discuss what this legislation is and what previously prevented it from becoming law.
Sixth officer suspended after Nichols' death
A sixth Memphis police officer was relieved of duty, the department said, following the release of video from the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols. It comes after the city disbanded the so-called SCORPION unit involved in the stop. CBS New correspondent Omar VIllafranca reports from Memphis, and then CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins us to discuss the fallout.
Leaders react to Tyre Nichols video's release
Van Turner Jr., president of the NAACP branch in Memphis, Tennessee, called for more action after officials on Friday released police video of the beating of Tyre Nichols. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the fallout and reaction from a Memphis pastor.
"How to Be a (Young) Antiracist"
Bestselling authors Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their collaboration on the new book "How to Be a (Young) Antiracist," a reimagining of Kendi's influential best-seller for young readers. They will also talk about the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
Calls for police reform rise
Across the nation, there are growing calls for police reform after the release of police body camera video showing Tyre Nichols’ violent arrest in Memphis. Elise Preston reports.
Special Memphis police unit disbanded
The five Memphis officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols were part of the city's special “Scorpion” unit. The city has now disbanded the group, with Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn Davis saying the group strayed from the mission. Chief justice correspondent Jeff Pegues reports from Washington.
Attorney Ben Crump on Tyre Nichols case
Protesters across the nation are demanding police reform after the release of video showing the arrest of Tyre Nichols. Ben Crump, the attorney that represents Nichols' family, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the case and what kind of action needs to be taken to reform policing.
Tyre Nichols funeral set
The funeral for Tyre Nichols, the 29 year old who died after a videotaped beating by police in Memphis, will be held on Wednesday, with the Rev. Al Sharpton delivering the eulogy. Nichols’ parents have been invited to the State of the Union next month. President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are scheduled to discuss the debt limit Wednesday. And Super Bowl Sunday is set -- the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Arizona.
Attorney Ben Crump on why timeline of investigation into Tyre Nichols' death should be the "blueprint"
Five officers were fired and charged within 20 days of Tyre Nichols' death, following an internal investigation.
Memphis police disbanding SCORPION team
Following the death of Tyre Nichols, the Memphis police department has discontinued the special unit focused on street crime whose officers were involved in his beating. Former FBI agent Tom O'Connor, principal consultant at Fedsquared Consulting, joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
Val Demings: Tyre Nichols video "shocking and appalling"
Former Democratic Rep. Val Demings of Florida, who served in law enforcement for 27 years, including four years as the Orlando police chief, says she "could not believe what I was seeing" in the video of five Memphis officers beating Tyre Nichols, an unarmed Black man who died three days later.
Tyre Nichols' death sparks new conversation
Former NYPD Assistant Commissioner Keith Taylor and Professor at Brooklyn Law Alexis Hoag-Fordjour join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the renewed debate over race and policing in this country after the death of Tyre Nichols.
Tyre Nichols killing sparks renewed calls in Congress for police reform
The release of video of Nichols' fatal beating may result in the revival of bipartisan talks in the Senate about police reform legislation.
Charles Blow on Tyre Nichols' death, and America's shame
The New York Times columnist says the nation's commitment to change, following the death of George Floyd and a wave of historic protests in its wake, has been abandoned - and that the spectacle surrounding the deaths of Black people at the hands of police continues.
Tyre Nichols' death, and a mother's pain
With the release of bodycam and surveillance camera video, the nation witnessed the savage beating by Memphis Police officers of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who pleaded for his life. One who did not watch was Nichols' mother, RowVaughn Wells, who said she felt the pain of her son as he was being assaulted. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
Charles Blow on Tyre Nichols' death, and America's shame
The New York Times columnist says the nation's commitment to change, following protests over the death of George Floyd and a wave of historic protests in its wake, has been abandoned.
Tyre Nichols' death, and a mother's pain
While the nation witnessed video of the savage beating by Memphis Police officers of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who pleaded for his life, one who did not watch was Nichols' mother, RowVaughn Wells.
Tyre Nichols case could lead to reform, expert says
The body camera footage showing the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police was released Friday. Alexis Hoag-Fordjour, a civil rights attorney and assistant professor at Brooklyn Law School, discussed how the release of the video could potentially lead to criminal justice reform.
Legal expert on Tyre Nichols' arrest video
The bodycam and surveillance video showing the arrest of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers has generated strong reactions from advocates and legal experts across the country. Kirk Burkhalter, New York Law School professor and director of the 21st Century Policing Project, joined CBS News to discuss the video.
Legal expert reacts to Tyre Nichols arrest footage
The body camera footage showing the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols was released Friday. Alexis Hoag-Fordjour, a civil rights attorney and assistant professor at Brooklyn Law School, discussed the questions that the video poses about law enforcement policies and police reform.
NAACP leader reacts to Tyre Nichols' arrest video
Van Turner Jr., president of the NAACP Memphis branch, shared his thoughts on the release of video showing the arrest of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers.
Memphis police shut down SCORPION unit
All five former officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death were part of the SCORPION unit, police said.
Protests after Tyre Nichols’ arrest video released
Protesters across the U.S. are demanding justice and calling for an end to police brutality after videos were released Friday showing the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police. Jeff Pegues has more.
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U.S. wraps up 3rd night of Iran strikes as Trump vows to "keep" Strait of Hormuz
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Maine wasn't intended target of warrant, lawmakers say
Maine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting in Biddeford.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
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Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
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Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
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Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
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Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
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Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
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States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
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12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
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States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Who could replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate after his sudden death?
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death late Saturday has set off a scramble for who will succeed him in the Senate.
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States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Music group "still shocked" after bandmates killed in small plane crash
Surviving members of the beloved Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band are speaking out about their friends who were killed when a small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
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States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
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Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
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Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
Police chase goes through Ohio golf course
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Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
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A CBS News investigation found that no federal agency is tracking police shootings of innocent bystanders, making it difficult to hold officers accountable. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
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Surviving members of the beloved Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band are speaking out about their friends and bandmates who were killed when a small plane operated by Flamingo Air crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing all 10 people on board.
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A federal judge on Monday imposed professional penalties against lawyers representing President Trump in a civil lawsuit he brought against the IRS and harshly criticized the Justice Department for its handling of the case, concluding that the suit was brought for an "improper purpose." CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
GOP strategist on memories of Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham is being remembered for his wit and political effectiveness after his sudden death over the weekend. Republican strategist Matt Whitlock joins CBS News to discuss.
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The United States is carrying out a third night of airstrikes against Iran. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.