2 ex-cops sentenced to prison for violating George Floyd's rights
Former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were sentenced Wednesday for their roles in George Floyd's fatal arrest.
Former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were sentenced Wednesday for their roles in George Floyd's fatal arrest.
Firefighters said they were making progress against the Oak Fire in California. Beth Pratt, who lives in Midpines, California, near where the fire is burning, says it's "the scariest" she has experienced in the 25 years she's lived in the area. Pratt works for the National Wildlife Federation and told CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Jericka Duncan about what it's like living so close to the wildfire and the impact it has on wildlife.
The tour began in June and was slated to run until August 2023, with shows in North America, the U.K. and Europe.
Police said the men stole $1 million worth of jewelry from Bishop Lamor Whitehead and his wife, Bishop Asia DosReis-Whitehead.
Desmond Blair was born without hands, caused by a genetic mutation.
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The Mega Millions jackpot has now crossed the $1 billion threshold. The grand prize in Friday night's drawing will be an estimated $1.02 billion, though that's certain to grow in the coming days.
The president completed his five-day course of Paxlovid and five full days of isolation as of Wednesday morning, his doctor said.
A woman swimming at Kaimana Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, was attacked and injured Sunday by a nursing monk seal, one of the most endangered seal species in the world. A local marine preservation group said there were several warnings about the nursing seal's aggressive behavior and that there was a rope perimeter on the shoreline for weeks.
A few people came close to winning it all in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.
The president is urging Congress to advance technology legislation before another recess. Plus, he prepares for a conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. CBS News Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBS News Mornings with more.
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce the fourth interest rate increase of the year. They're hoping to curb inflation and prevent a recession. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined Vladimir Duthiers and Jericka Duncan with a closer look at how another rate hike might impact American consumers.
Moscow has announced plans to leave the ISS within the next two years. However, NASA and other international partners had planned on continuing until 2030. CBS Senior National Correspondent Mark Strassmann joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the impacts this early withdrawal could have and the response so far from space agencies.
The benefit concert will be streamed live on the Smashing Pumpkins' official YouTube channel Wednesday night at 9 p.m. EST.
The Department of Justice is investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election as part of its criminal investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the investigation and how it could impact Trump as he appears to prepare a 2024 bid for office.
In an effort to curb inflation, officials at the Federal Reserve are looking to hike interest rates. Finance correspondent for Insider Aaron Wineman joins CBS News Mornings with what that could mean for American's wallets.
While it will largely burn up on return, there remains a slight risk of fragments causing damage or casualties.
WNBA player Brittney Griner is expected to give testimony in her own defense during trial in Russia. Griner told a court she treated her injuries with medically-prescribed cannabis, acknowledging that she was carrying vape canisters containing cannabis oil when she was arrested February at a Moscow airport, but contends no criminal intent.
President Biden's doctor says he has tested negative for COVID-19, once on Tuesday night and again Monday morning. He will address the nation from the Rose Garden on his recovery and the importance of being vaccinated against the virus. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Dr. John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medicine, both joined CBS News to discuss the president's bout with COVID-19.
Domestic cats have a harmful impact on biodiversity given the number of birds and mammals they hunt and kill, a top scientists says.
Strong financial results from Alphabet, Boeing and other corporate bellwethers are driving up stocks.
Orange County officials announced this week that a pair of 30 year old homicide cases have been resolved using genetic technology.
Russia says it will pull out of the International Space Station after 2024 and focus on building its own station, forcing NASA to consider new options for the future. Mark Strassmann has more.
WNBA player Brittney Griner is expected to give testimony in her own defense during trial in Russia. Griner told a court she treated her injuries with medically-prescribed cannabis, acknowledging that she was carrying vape canisters containing cannabis oil when she was arrested February at a Moscow airport, but contends no criminal intent.
CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca talks with Desmond Blair – a Texas man born without hands who creates art.