What has changed since George Floyd's death
It's been five years since the murder of George Floyd sparked a national conversation on race and police reform. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump joins to discuss.
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Push to declassify Malcolm X documents 60 years after assassination
It has been 60 years since Malcolm X was assassinated in NYC, and his family is calling for the documents in the case to be declassified.
White Florida woman sentenced to 25 years for fatally shooting Black neighbor
Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Ajike Owens, her Black neighbor, through her front door last year.
Deputy in Sonya Massey shooting had troubled past
CBS News has learned that the sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years. He was also discharged from the Army in 2016 for misconduct after receiving a DUI. Roxana Saberi reports.
Sonya Massey's dad calls police shooting that killed daughter "heart-wrenching"
James Wilburn describes the heart-wrenching moments of watching the bodycam video of his daughter, Sonya Massey's, death when she was shot and killed by police after calling 911 for help.
Black man's death after being held down by hotel security under investigation
Cellphone video of the Milwaukee incident shows four security guards holding Dvontaye Mitchell down on the hotel's driveway.
New video of Florida airman's killing
Florida officials have released body camera footage of the events that led to the death of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, who was shot and killed in his own home by a sheriff's deputy. Keith Taylor, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins CBS News with more on the incident.
Cops kill airman in apartment mixup: Lawyer
Senior Airman Roger Fortson was in his off-base apartment last week in Florida when deputies burst through his door and shot him six times after seeing he was armed with his legally owned gun, according to civil rights attorney Ben Crump. The 23-year-old later died at a hospital.
Family of Malcolm X announces lawsuit
The family of Malcolm X is filing a wrongful death lawsuit 58 years after he was assassinated in New York City, alleging the NYPD and other government agencies concealed evidence. Author and scholar Peniel Joseph joins "Prime Time" host John Dickerson to discuss Malcolm X's life and the future of this litigation.
Ex-cops plead not guilty in Tyre Nichols case
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.
VP Harris speaks at Tyre Nichols' funeral: "We mourn with you"
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the funeral of the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police. "We mourn with you," she told his family.
Tyre Nichols mourned at funeral service
It was an emotional day as mourners gathered at a Memphis church for Tyre Nichols' funeral. The 29-year-old died in the hospital three days after being beaten by police officers during a traffic stop. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins us with more.
Funeral for Tyre Nichols to be held today
The Memphis community is preparing for the funeral of Tyre Nichols on Wednesday afternoon. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins us from Memphis with more.
Ceremony held for Tyre Nichols at site of final MLK speech
King spoke about the difficult days ahead during the civil rights movement – but the "promised land" on the horizon. Nichols' stepfather, Rodney Wells, also spoke about the "fight ahead of us" to achieve justice.
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.
Nichols' mother: "I've never seen the video"
The family of Tyre Nichols is calling for demonstrators to remain peaceful once authorities release footage from the 29-year-old's arrest. Nichols was hospitalized and died three days after a traffic stop earlier this month turned violent. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports, and CBS News anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver speak with New York Law School professor Kirk Burkhalter about how race will play a part in this case.
Controversy over Florida rejecting AP class
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is threatening to sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his decision to reject an Advanced Placement African American studies pilot program in the state’s high schools. Timothy Welbeck, an assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Africology and African American Studies at Temple University and the director of the Center for Anti-Racism, joins CBS News to discuss the controversy.
Independent autopsy finds Tyre Nichols suffered "severe beating," family attorneys say
The autopsy was commissioned by attorneys Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci following Nichols' death after an encounter with Memphis police.
Federal charges filed in Breonna Taylor's death
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined Nikki Battiste with more on the federal charges announced against four police officers in connection with Breonna Taylor's death, and the false warrant used to search her home the day she was killed.
Ben Crump calls for more accountability in Buffalo shooting
Attorney Ben Crump said those "at the root of the hate" are accountable in Buffalo supermarket shooting.
Ben Crump on justice for Buffalo victims
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his work on behalf of the Buffalo supermarket mass shooting victim families, and his new Netflix documentary called "Civil.”
Ben Crump speaks at Amir Locke's funeral
Amir Locke, a 22-year-old Black man who was shot by Minneapolis police serving a no-knock warrant, was eulogized Thursday in the same church where Daunte Wright's funeral was held last April, CBS Minnesota reports. Watch attorney Ben Crump's remarks here.
Police killing of Amir Locke spurs more protests in Minneapolis
A disturbing police bodycam video shows a SWAT team executing the early-morning warrant after using a key to enter the apartment.
Mother of Black man fatally shot by Minneapolis police: "He will get justice"
"Like the case of Breonna Taylor, the tragic killing of Amir Locke shows a pattern of no-knock warrants having deadly consequences for Black Americans," said attorney Ben Crump.
More than 200 Astroworld attendees file lawsuits
The lawsuits allege that victims experienced various physical and mental injuries at the festival.
Trump's travel ban is set to begin Monday. Here's what to know.
President Trump signed a proclamation late Wednesday barring travelers and immigrants from a dozen countries and restricting the entry of nationals from seven other nations.
Supreme Court sides with Ohio woman in reverse discrimination case
The Supreme Court on Thursday revived a lawsuit from an Ohio woman who claimed she was the victim of reverse discrimination.
Trump speaks to China's Xi amid ongoing dispute over trade truce
President Trump spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday amid an ongoing dispute over a temporary deal to ease the escalation of tariffs.
Americans are filing for Social Security at record rates. Here's why.
Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, experts say.
Supreme Court blocks Mexico's lawsuit against major U.S. gunmakers
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Mexican government's lawsuit against major U.S. gun manufacturers, delivering a win for the firearms industry.
2 Israeli-American hostages' bodies recovered by troops in Gaza
Judi Lynn Weinstein and Gad Haggai, U.S.-Israeli dual nationals, were killed in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack, but their bodies had been held in Gaza.
Ring camera video of dad wanted for murder of 3 young daughters released
The video and images show Travis Decker in the days leading up to a visitation with his daughters, police say.
Trump to meet with new German chancellor at White House
Newly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is meeting with President Trump at the White House on Thursday.
Private Japanese lunar lander closing in on unexplored top of the moon
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
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Ring camera video of dad wanted for murder of 3 young daughters released
The video and images show Travis Decker in the days leading up to a visitation with his daughters, police say.
Supreme Court blocks Mexico's lawsuit against major U.S. gunmakers
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Mexican government's lawsuit against major U.S. gun manufacturers, delivering a win for the firearms industry.
Supreme Court sides with Ohio woman in reverse discrimination case
The Supreme Court on Thursday revived a lawsuit from an Ohio woman who claimed she was the victim of reverse discrimination.
Trump speaks to China's Xi on trade, says talks will resume soon
President Trump spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday amid an ongoing dispute over a temporary deal to ease the escalation of tariffs.
Trump to meet with new German chancellor at White House
Newly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is meeting with President Trump at the White House on Thursday.
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Trump speaks to China's Xi on trade, says talks will resume soon
President Trump spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday amid an ongoing dispute over a temporary deal to ease the escalation of tariffs.
Americans are filing for Social Security at record rates. Here's why.
Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, experts say.
Procter & Gamble says it will cut 7,000 jobs over the next 2 years
Procter & Gamble plans to cut non-manufacturing jobs as it seeks to compete in what the company calls an "increasingly challenging environment."
Private Japanese lunar lander closing in on unexplored top of the moon
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Couple faces retirement fears amid market swings
Like millions of Americans, Alicia and Chu Gomez are experiencing the waves of an uncertain, see-sawing market.
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Trump's travel ban is set to begin Monday. Here's what to know.
President Trump signed a proclamation late Wednesday barring travelers and immigrants from a dozen countries and restricting the entry of nationals from seven other nations.
Supreme Court blocks Mexico's lawsuit against major U.S. gunmakers
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Mexican government's lawsuit against major U.S. gun manufacturers, delivering a win for the firearms industry.
Supreme Court sides with Ohio woman in reverse discrimination case
The Supreme Court on Thursday revived a lawsuit from an Ohio woman who claimed she was the victim of reverse discrimination.
Trump speaks to China's Xi on trade, says talks will resume soon
President Trump spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday amid an ongoing dispute over a temporary deal to ease the escalation of tariffs.
Trump's travel ban is fueling anxiety even in a country not on the list
Trump's move to bar U.S. entry for nationals from 12 countries has people even in an unlisted nation wondering if "Americans just don't like us anymore."
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Asthma sufferers could be at greater risk if Trump cuts health program
The Trump administration wants to shutter the CDC's National Asthma Control Program, which provides millions in funding to state-administered initiatives aimed at fighting the disease.
FDA to review abortion pill mifepristone for safety. Here's what to know.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the FDA "to review the latest data on mifepristone," but experts say concerns about the abortion pill's safety are misguided.
Ground beef with possible E. coli distributed nationwide, USDA says
The beef, which may be contaminated with E. coli, was distributed to Whole Foods Market retail locations across the U.S.
Tomato recall affecting multiple states elevated to highest risk warning by FDA
The tomatoes, recalled for potential salmonella contamination, were shipped to Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
CDC official overseeing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations resigns
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
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Ex-Olympian and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius returns to racing
Oscar Pistorius competes in his first race since murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his home in South Africa 12 years ago.
Trump's travel ban is fueling anxiety even in a country not on the list
Trump's move to bar U.S. entry for nationals from 12 countries has people even in an unlisted nation wondering if "Americans just don't like us anymore."
Trump to meet with new German chancellor at White House
Newly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is meeting with President Trump at the White House on Thursday.
Violent turbulence injures 9 on flight, forces emergency landing
German police say severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight to make an emergency landing after violent turbulence injured nine people on board.
Popular band fined $36,000 for glorifying drug cartels
At a Los Tucanes de Tijuana performance, nearly a third of their songs were "narcocorridos" glamorizing drug traffickers, officials said.
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"Wicked: For Good" trailer released
The trailer for the highly-anticipated sequel, "Wicked: For Good," has been released. In the film, Elphaba and Glinda team up to challenge the Wizard of Oz.
Popular band fined $36,000 for glorifying drug cartels
At a Los Tucanes de Tijuana performance, nearly a third of their songs were "narcocorridos" glamorizing drug traffickers, officials said.
Jessie J diagnosed with early breast cancer, says she'll undergo surgery
U.K. pop singer Jessie J announced her breast cancer diagnosis in a video on Instagram, saying she learned of it before her new single "No Secrets" was released.
Cynthia Erivo on hosting Sunday's Tony Awards and the "Wicked" sequel
Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo tells "CBS Mornings" how Elphaba from "Wicked' has matured ahead of Erivo hosting the 78th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday.
Auli'i Cravalho talks news Apple TV+ special
Auli'i Cravalho, the breakout actress who voiced "Moana," has a new animated children's special on Apple TV+ called "Lulu is a Rhinoceros." Cravalho joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about why kids and parents should tune in for the family musical event.
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Meta signs nuclear power deal for AI energy
Meta has signed a 20-year agreement to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy, joining the growing list of tech giants turning to nuclear energy to meet the demands of artificial intelligence. Bloomberg News tech reporter Riley Griffin has more.
Blue Origin spacecraft carries 6 to edge of space
A Blue Origin sub-orbital spacecraft successfully rocketed to an altitude more than 60 miles above the Earth Saturday with a crew of six. After separating from its booster, the capsule touched down in the West Texas desert about 10 minutes after liftoff.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Colleges try to tackle A.I. in the classroom
Some colleges are turning to classic tactics to try to keep A.I. out of the classroom. Sales of lined composition test books — known as "blue books" — which students used to use to handwrite essays and answers on exams, are on the rise, the Wall Street Journal reported. Here's how schools are trying to tackle the exploding use of A.I.
Google, DOJ antitrust case ending soon
Google and the Justice Department are set to begin closing arguments in the historic antitrust case that started nine months ago when a federal judge ruled Google has a monopoly over the search engine market. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the latest updates.
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Private Japanese lunar lander closing in on unexplored top of the moon
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Looking at Iran's uranium enrichment
Iran's foreign minister says his country will not accept any nuclear deal with the U.S. that completely bans uranium enrichment. Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Fungus in "agroterrorism" arrest already widely prevalent in U.S., researcher says
Two Chinese researchers were charged with trying to smuggle strains of a fungus called Fusarium graminearum into the U.S.
NSF terminates research grants
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has terminated thousands of research grants, following President Trump's executive order. Todd Wolfson, President of the American Association of University Professors, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with more details.
Massive planet discovered orbiting tiny star, puzzling scientists
It had not been thought possible that such tiny, weak stars could provide the conditions needed to form and host huge planets.
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Ring camera video of dad wanted for murder of 3 young daughters released
The video and images show Travis Decker in the days leading up to a visitation with his daughters, police say.
Woman on encounter with Combs
A former graphic designer for Sean "Diddy" Combs testified at his sex trafficking trial, alleging that the music mogul once held her over a balcony at Cassi Ventura's apartment. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Video of dad wanted in 3 girls' murders
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office released video of Travis Decker, the man suspected of killing his three daughters in Washington state. The video shows Decker before the girls were reported missing and then found dead near a campground on Monday.
Boulder attack suspect headed to court
Mohamed Soliman, the man accused of attacking protesters in Boulder, Colorado, with Molotov cocktails, will face a judge Thursday on dozens of charges. His family remains in ICE custody. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Popular band fined $36,000 for glorifying drug cartels
At a Los Tucanes de Tijuana performance, nearly a third of their songs were "narcocorridos" glamorizing drug traffickers, officials said.
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Private Japanese lunar lander closing in on unexplored top of the moon
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Massive planet discovered orbiting tiny star, puzzling scientists
It had not been thought possible that such tiny, weak stars could provide the conditions needed to form and host huge planets.
Fluke discovery at planetarium sheds light on mysterious cosmic cloud
Scientists have unlocked one of the solar system's many secrets from an unexpected source: a planetarium show.
The northern lights could be visible in some U.S. states tonight
The northern lights — also called aurora borealis — could be visible in Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, northern parts of Idaho, Wyoming, Iowa, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire.
Trump withdraws NASA post nomination
President Trump withdrew his nomination for Jaren Isaacman, an Elon Musk ally, to lead NASA. Mr. Trump said he would soon announce a new nominee. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Supreme Court on reverse discrimination
The Supreme Court is issuing several rulings before the end of its term. The justices ruled unanimously in favor of an Ohio woman who sought legal action for reverse discrimination. The court also blocked a Mexican government lawsuit against major U.S. gun manufacturers. Major Garrett anchored the CBS News special report.
"Ginny & Georgia" stars on Season 3's twists
Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry join "CBS Mornings" and "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss what's ahead for "Ginny & Georgia" as the comedy-drama returns with high stakes and emotional turns.
Boulder attack suspect due in court
Mohamed Soliman, the man accused of attacking demonstrators in Boulder at a rally for Israeli hostages, will be in court Thursday for the official filing of over 40 state charges, including attempted murder. He has not entered a plea.
Bodies of hostages recovered in Gaza
Israel announced it has recovered the bodies of Judi Lynn Weinstein and Gad Haggail, two Israeli-American hostages who were killed during the Oct. 7 attacks. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Amazon's best book of the year
CBS Mornings reveals Amazon's top pick for 2024, "Wild Dark Shore" by Charlotte McConaghy. Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins to share why it's a standout.