The nation's capital saw heightened security as protesters demanded justice for George Floyd. Three other officers were charged in his death, and charges were upgraded for a fourth. Meanwhile, current and former top White House officials spoke against how President Trump is handling the protests. Natalie Brand joins CBSN with the latest.
With cities across America burning and black communities in pain, many white people have continued posting selfies and pictures of food on social media as if nothing is wrong – and it is not going unnoticed.
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In the aftermath of George Floyd's death and with Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the country, media personality Rachel Lindsay explains why it's so important for white social media users to take a stand, adding that fear is no longer an excuse for silence.
In the aftermath of George Floyd's death and with Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the country, attorney Catherine Ayeni explains why it is so painful when white people don't acknowledge the black community's pain.
In the aftermath of George Floyd's death and with Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the country, Broadway actor Jelani Alladin explains why it is so painful when white social media users' feeds suddenly go silent.
Saturday's liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station will be the first time humans will be launched by a private company's rocket. Retired Air Force Colonel Scott Caine joined CBSN to discuss this historic moment.
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Crew Dragon spacecraft with two astronauts to the International Space Station. Parts of the Falcon 9 landed successfully back on Earth to be used again for future missions. Retired Air Force Colonel Scott Caine joined CBSN to discuss this historic moment.
As debate over the takedown of Confederate monuments continues, 60 Minutes examines why and when the statues went up in the first place. Anderson Cooper reports.
LA Pride — initially canceled due to the coronavirus — is returning as a George Floyd protest.
"As tragic as these past few weeks have been, as difficult, scary and uncertain as they've been, they have also been an incredible opportunity for people to be awakened," the former president said.
Ryan Staples is among the young people looking to make change amid the protests over the police killing of George Floyd.
Langston Hughes' "Let America Be America Again" was written more than eight decades ago, but is just as relevant now as our nation struggles to live up to its promise of freedom and equality.
Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who pressed his knee on George Floyd's neck, will now face an additional charge of second-degree murder.
The long-running case of Madeleine McCann, who vanished shortly before her fourth birthday, has intrigued Britain for years.
Health officials are concerned over the wave of mass protests across the country during the pandemic. A new study found there's a 17% chance of transmitting the coronavirus without a face mask compared with 3% when wearing a face mask. Carter Evans takes a look.
There's a new generation of activists picking up the torch and taking on civil rights issues. Jim Axelrod spoke with two young men about their work and their hopes for the future.
The charges against ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on George Floyd's neck as he begged for air, have been elevated to second-degree murder, and the three other officers at the scene are now charged with aiding and abetting. CBSN's Elaine Quijano spoke about the charges with Michele Rayner-Goolsby, the founder and principal attorney of Civil Liberty Law, who also works with Ben Crump Law, the law firm representing Floyd's family.
Former President Barack Obama weighed in on the death of George Floyd. In a virtual town hall, he urged young people to use their talents to effect change as the nation endures more protests. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced new charges against three former officers with aiding and abetting in George Floyd's death and increased a murder charge for Derek Chauvin who pressed his knee on Floyd's neck. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
President Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper are at odds over the president's threat to use active duty troops to rein in protests. Paula Reid reports.
There was relief in New York City as protesters learned that all four ex-police officers involved in George Floyd's death will face criminal charges. Kris Van Cleave reports.
All four of the former Minneapolis police officers involved in the arrest of George Floyd are now facing charges in his death, as protests carry on nationwide. CBS News' Skyler Henry joined CBSN from Minneapolis with more on how the news was received there.
Families that earn $125,000 a year cite hard times paying bills and say they've used credit cards to stay afloat.
"Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people — does not even pretend to try," Mattis wrote.
