Murder charge against babysitter convicted of toddler's choking death dismissed
Rosa Jimenez spent more than a decade behind bars after being sentenced to 99 years in the death of a toddler who died while in her care.
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Black men more likely to die from melanoma, study finds
The study is the largest to date to look specifically at the role of race among men with melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Study reveals skin cancer risk for Black men
Black men are most at risk to die of melanoma, a recent study found. Errol Barnett examines what factors into the statistics.
Saie CEO on building clean beauty brand
As part of our "Changing the Game" series, we're highlighting Laney Crowell. She's the founder and CEO of Saie, a popular clean beauty brand. Saie's formulas use "clean" ingredients. The brand is Climate Neutral Certified, uses eco-friendly packaging and shipping technology and donates 1% of sales to climate causes.
Jon Batiste on new album "World Music Radio"
Five-time Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss inspiring the next generation of musicians. Batiste is joined by 17-year-old Chris Lee, who Batiste performed with during a surprise visit to the Brooklyn Music School and Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra.
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Filmmakers journey inside liquor store
A first-time filmmaker journeys inside a liquor store to make a documentary called "Liquor Store Dreams," a deeply personal and wide-ranging account of life.
Dearborn 12-year-old becomes first hijab-wearing female to win world's largest jiu-jitsu tournament
Aaminah Abdrabboh, 12, made history with a gold medal win at the 2023 Pan Kids IBJJF tournament
Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee surprised with bronze bust of herself in Phelan Regional Park
Suni was the first Hmong American to win an Olympic gold medal, and now she'll be the first female athlete to ever be commemorated in a St. Paul Park.
Centuries-old companies in Japan on the secrets of business longevity
There are old hotels, and then there's Hōshi, in central Japan, which first opened its doors more than 1,300 years ago. Japan boasts tens of thousands of companies at least one century old, including sake-maker Sudo Honke, which has been turning out rice wine since 1141, and is currently run by a 55th generation descendant of the founder. Correspondent Lucy Craft reports on how, in a country that venerates its elders, old companies are on the rise.
"Plants of the Qur'an" creators on new book
Many of the plants referenced in the Qur'an are still an important part of our diet today, and a new book looks back on how they found a place in Islam's most holy text. Imtiaz Tyab reports from London, where a new exhibit celebrates the "Plants of the Qur'an."
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Black men more likely to die from melanoma, study finds
The study is the largest to date to look specifically at the role of race among men with melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Study reveals skin cancer risk for Black men
Black men are most at risk to die of melanoma, a recent study found. Errol Barnett examines what factors into the statistics.
Jon Batiste on new album "World Music Radio"
Five-time Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss inspiring the next generation of musicians. Batiste is joined by 17-year-old Chris Lee, who Batiste performed with during a surprise visit to the Brooklyn Music School and Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra.
Black-owned pizza shop — one of the first in Colorado — opens in Parker
Giving back is a big part of TNT's mission. The owner says discounts are available and they give free pizza to the homeless, first responders and foster families.
How high school activism put Barbara Lee on the path to Congress
Lee has been in Congress since 1998, and is the highest-ranking African American woman appointed to Democratic Leadership.
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White mom sues Southwest Airlines over "blatant racism"
Mary MacCarthy said she was questioned by police about human trafficking while traveling with her biracial daughter after a Southwest Airlines employee reported them as suspicious.
Justice Department opens investigation into Memphis police conduct
The Justice Department investigation comes nearly seven months after the death of Tyre Nichols when he was stopped by Memphis police during a routine traffic stop.
"It's not going to be easy": 1-on-1 with head of MPD Implementation Unit working to foster change
WCCO is getting a first look at a new unit formed as part of a historic state settlement over police reforms. The team will carry out requirements agreed upon with the state's human rights department, which earlier uncovered a years-long pattern of racial discrimination in the Minneapolis Police Department.
Dog released on man apparently surrendering
Authorities in Ohio are investigating a violent traffic stop that took place earlier this month. Body cam footage shows an Ohio police officer releasing a dog on a truck driver despite commands to stop the dog from at least one state trooper. Errol Barnett has the story.
Years after being exonerated of murder, Wayne Washington's name is fully cleared
We uncovered Washington's story last year, when he took his fight for his innocence all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court.
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Murder charge against babysitter convicted of toddler's choking death dismissed
Rosa Jimenez spent more than a decade behind bars after being sentenced to 99 years in the death of a toddler who died while in her care.
The Dish: Taco Bamba
Chef Victor Albisu put a twist on Mexican street food at an unassuming strip mall restaurant, and it led to national acclaim and dozens of locations across the Washington, D.C. area. Nancy Chen dropped by for a taste.
Study: Segregation of Latino students is pervasive in Denver schools
More than half of all Latino students in DPS attend schools segregated by poverty.
Denver mural, once nearly destroyed, is now nearly restored
Artist David Ocelotl Garcia has been tasked with unmasking his mural called "Huitzilopochtli" and bringing it back to life.
Read the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action in college admissions
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that race-conscious admission policies of Harvard College and the University of North Carolina violate the Constitution.
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Transgender former student sues school over bathroom allegations
The ACLU is suing the Missouri school district on behalf of the unidentified student.
Fatal stabbing of NYC dancer being investigated as possible hate crime
O'Shae Sibley, 28, was dancing with friends at a gas station in Brooklyn when an argument with a group of men resulted in his fatal stabbing.
Alex Newell on Tony-winning role in "Shucked"
Tony Award-winning actor Alex Newell joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their history-making role in the musical "Shucked."
Geneva College allegedly fires gay coach after Instagram posts about inclusiveness
A gay coach was fired from a conservative Christian college in Beaver County.
Jeffrey Carlson, "All My Children" actor, dead at 48
Jeffrey Carlson reportedly played the first transgender character on daytime television with his role as Zoe on "All My Children."
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Pope wraps up Catholic youth festival
A massive gathering of Catholic youth came to an end Sunday with mass at a park in Portugal. Earlier in the festival, Pope Francis criticized local bishops after a report detailing sexual abuse of minors by clergy members for decades. Chris Livesay reports.
Pittsburgh synagogue shooter sentenced to death
A judge is set to formally impose a death penalty sentence today for the gunman who murdered 11 Jewish people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018. CBS News lead national correspondent David Begnaud has more on the sentencing.
Quran burned at another tiny protest in Sweden's capital
The 3rd protest carried out by the same Christian man came just days after the prime minister said Quran desecrations were making Sweden "prioritized" for terror.
Inside the restoration of Notre Dame
Four years after a fire ravaged Notre Dame in Paris, workers are on track to complete the restoration of the cathedral by the end of 2024. Some of that work has focused on repairing the 19th-century spire that towered over Paris for over 150 years. Elaine Cobbe takes us behind the scenes of that repair.
Sweden braces for retaliation as Iran issues threats over Quran burning
Islam's holy book has been desecrated at two very small protests in Stockholm, leaving Sweden torn between free expression and security concerns.
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Saie CEO on building clean beauty brand
As part of our "Changing the Game" series, we're highlighting Laney Crowell. She's the founder and CEO of Saie, a popular clean beauty brand. Saie's formulas use "clean" ingredients. The brand is Climate Neutral Certified, uses eco-friendly packaging and shipping technology and donates 1% of sales to climate causes.
FDA approves first pill for postpartum depression
Drugmakers Sage Therapeutics and Biogen hope to change how depression following childbirth is treated.
How high school activism put Barbara Lee on the path to Congress
Lee has been in Congress since 1998, and is the highest-ranking African American woman appointed to Democratic Leadership.
Mixtape Moments: Reneé Rapp
"CBS Mornings" shares pop artist Reneé Rapp's single "Snow Angel" in a Mixtape Moment.
Rep. Barbara Lee in race for Senate seat
Congresswoman Barbara Lee is facing the fight of her career in a high-profile political race in California. Lee hopes to replace retiring Senator Dianne Feinstein. Natalie Morales has more.
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United Airlines becomes first U.S. carrier to add Braille to planes
The airline expects to equip its entire mainline fleet with Braille by the end of 2026.
Groundbreaking brain implants restore hand control, hope for paralyzed man
Keith Thomas' life changed forever when he miscalculated a pool's depth and took a dive that broke his neck. Brain implants have helped him regain some independence.
Amazon is failing to accommodate disabled workers, labor group claims
Some injured and disabled Amazon workers said they were placed on short-term disability or fired after requesting accommodations.
Late-night show features disabled presenters
British television often features people with disabilities, and one of its most groundbreaking shows is also one of its most beloved. The Last Leg combines raucous comedy and political analysis and is hosted by two comedians with disabilities and their non-disabled friend. Holly Williams has more.
Metro Atlanta 10-year-old autistic entrepreneur "pops" up big business
Managing a popcorn business is a team effort for Kroy Richardson and his mother, and it's a journey that started in 2020, when they launched KroyKorn Gourmet Popcorn.
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CBS Reportes: El Poder
CBS News Race & Culture Unit presents CBS REPORTES: EL PODER, Hosted by Adriana Diaz featuring CBS News correspondents Enrique Acevedo, Manuel Bojorquez, Skyler Henry, Lilia Luciano, Ed O’Keefe, and Omar Villafranca, exploring the cultural diversity and increasing power of Latino voters ahead of the 2022 midterm elections and the 2024 presidential election.
Our American Village: Former San Jose Vice Mayor
CBS News tells the story of "Our American Village," a first-person narrative series that takes us inside diverse communities across the country to show that there is more than one way to be American. Madison Nguyen is the former Vice Mayor of San Jose, California, who helped in the naming of Little Saigon, a small business district where many Vietnamese businesses thrive.
Juneteenth museum honors day "about freedom"
For the past two decades, the museum has told the story of slavery and emancipation, and celebrated the accomplishments of African Americans throughout Texas — but now, it's about to make room for a bigger project.
"Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee reflects
The "Grandmother of Juneteenth" spent years walking from Texas to Washington, D.C. to call for Juneteenth's holiday status.
Our American Village: An East Hollywood attorney and her Central American roots
Cinthia Flores is from East Hollywood, California, and lives in an immigrant community where life revolves around the Los Angeles bus lines. CBS News explores Flores' community — and local establishments — in the latest episode of "Our American Village."
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Biden to establish national monument protecting tribal land around Grand Canyon
The new national monument will cover nearly 1 million acres around the Grand Canyon.
Murder charge against babysitter convicted of toddler's choking death dismissed
Rosa Jimenez spent more than a decade behind bars after being sentenced to 99 years in the death of a toddler who died while in her care.
Arrest warrants issued for Alabama riverfront brawl
Police said arrest warrants have been issued in a case that drew nationwide attention after video showed a group of White people pummeling a Black riverboat worker.
Kerik meets with special counsel team in election probe
The interview focused on efforts by former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani to prove allegations of election fraud in several states, according to Bernard Kerik's lawyer.
Black men more likely to die from melanoma, study finds
The study is the largest to date to look specifically at the role of race among men with melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer.
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Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn steps down after 13 years
He will remain with Tesla through the end of the year to "support a seamless transition," according to the company.
Even remote work icon Zoom is ordering workers back to the office
Even Zoom — a pioneer of remote work — is asking its employees to show up in the flesh twice a week.
Paramount to sell Simon & Schuster to KKR for $1.62 billion
The sale comes nearly a year after a federal judge blocked the nearly100-year-old publisher's purchase by Penguin Random House.
Back-to-school shopping could cost families more than ever
School supply costs are up this year due to inflation and purchases of big-ticket items like laptops and electronics.
The best Mega Millions strategies, according to a Harvard statistician
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
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Biden to establish national monument protecting tribal land around Grand Canyon
The new national monument will cover nearly 1 million acres around the Grand Canyon.
Kerik meets with special counsel team in election probe
The interview focused on efforts by former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani to prove allegations of election fraud in several states, according to Bernard Kerik's lawyer.
Trump's attorneys argue for narrower protective order in 2020 election case
Former President Donald Trump's legal team told the judge that only "genuinely sensitive materials" should be shielded from public view.
Border crossings jump despite record heat and asylum limits
Border Patrol agents in the Tucson, Arizona, sector have seen the number of migrants arriving daily soar to as many as 1,900, an increase of 134% from June.
What to know about Ohio's Issue 1 ahead of Tuesday's crucial special election
The proposal would make it more difficult to amend the Ohio Constitution, with significant ramifications for abortion rights in the state.
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Black men more likely to die from melanoma, study finds
The study is the largest to date to look specifically at the role of race among men with melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Study reveals skin cancer risk for Black men
Black men are most at risk to die of melanoma, a recent study found. Errol Barnett examines what factors into the statistics.
CDC says new COVID variant is dominant, including strain some call "Eris"
It is unclear which regions of the U.S. have the most EG.5 infections.
How to protect yourself from COVID, flu and RSV this fall
Dr. Céline Gounder shares what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID, RSV and the flu in the season ahead.
New vaccine advice for fall virus season
Health officials have updated advice for protecting against seasonal viruses. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what's new this year and who will need a COVID-19 booster.
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Man in France accused of holding wife captive for 12 years
A neighbor told reporters that the man said his wife had cancer. "We never saw the wife," she said. "We heard cries sometimes, I thought it was because of the pain of the illness."
Coup leaders close Niger airspace after deadline to reinstate leader
Niger's military rulers closed the country's airspace as they defied an international ultimatum to restore the nation's president to power.
Mob fugitive on run for 11 years caught after celebrating soccer team
"Betraying him was his passion for soccer and for the Napoli team,'' police said in a statement.
U.S. destroyers sent to Alaska after Chinese, Russian warships spotted nearby
The show of force is a reminder of the cooperation between the Chinese and Russian militaries – and of how close the countries are to Alaska.
Ukraine says woman held in plot to kill Zelenskyy as airstrikes kill 3
Ukraine's Secret Service says it arrested a woman in connection with an alleged assassination plot against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Director William Friedkin dead at 87
William Friedkin, the iconic director known for "The Exorcist," "The French Connection" and "To Live and Die in L.A." has died. He was 87.
William Friedkin, director of acclaimed movies like "The Exorcist," dead at 87
"Oscar-winning Director William Friedkin is known for some of the most historic films in the movie genre," Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said.
Jon Batiste says new album connects people to "their own humanity and others"
Jon Batiste told "CBS Mornings" his new album, "World Music Radio," is a "concept album." It is set for release next week.
Author James McBride on his new novel
Award-winning author James McBride joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new novel "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" and how his own upbringing helped inspire the story.
Jon Batiste on new album "World Music Radio"
Five-time Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss inspiring the next generation of musicians. Batiste is joined by 17-year-old Chris Lee, who Batiste performed with during a surprise visit to the Brooklyn Music School and Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra.
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Scientists repeat nuclear fusion breakthrough
In December 2022, California scientists achieved a major breakthrough -- a nuclear fusion reaction that produced more energy than was used to create it. Scientists have done it again and this time their results produced even more energy. Professor Peter Hosemann, chair of nuclear and mechanical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, joins CBS News to discuss the implications of this accomplishment.
Musk says fight with Zuckerberg will stream on X, and Zuck claps back
Zuckerberg proposed a date, but Musk said timing is still in flux because he may need surgery before the fight happens.
How to blast through a Russian minefield
The Ukrainian military must blast its way through possibly millions of mines Russia has laid in their path. CBS News visits Fort Carson in Colorado to witness the equipment and tactics required for one of the most complex and dangerous of all battlefield maneuvers.
Bed, Bath & Beyond revived as online retailer
After filing for bankruptcy earlier this year, Bed, Bath & Beyond has been relaunched as an online store by Overstock.com. Insider senior reporter Dominick Reuter explains.
Cyberattack shuts down ERs in 4 states
A cyberattack forced several emergency rooms operated by the health care provider Prospect Medical Holdings to shut down in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas on Thursday. The FBI is investigating.
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Urgent effort underway to save coral reefs off Florida Keys
The coral reefs off the shores of the Florida Keys should be vibrant and colorful this time of year. But scientists say they're seeing a very different picture.
Extreme heat, the most lethal climate disaster
Temperature records have been breaking all over, as our Earth registers some of the hottest periods ever measured. Experts say it's the "new normal."
The science behind heat domes
Temperature records have been breaking all over, as our Earth registers some of the hottest periods ever measured. Correspondent David Pogue explains how a "heat dome" has been driving up temperatures, and how extreme heat is affecting residents of Phoenix, where there has been a rise in hospital admissions for heat stress.
World's oceans hit record-high temperatures
Scientists announced a grim milestone this month: The world's oceans hit the hottest average recorded temperature. Ian Lee has more on why that's so alarming, and what it means.
Heat wave threatening Florida's coral reefs
Florida has seen temperatures in its coastal waters hit hot tub levels this summer, forcing marine scientists to take extreme measures to try to save some of the area's coral reefs. Alex Neufeld, a scientist with the Coral Restoration Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss some of those efforts and what's making the water so warm.
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Murder charge against babysitter convicted of toddler's choking death dismissed
Rosa Jimenez spent more than a decade behind bars after being sentenced to 99 years in the death of a toddler who died while in her care.
Arrest warrants issued for Alabama riverfront brawl
Police said arrest warrants have been issued in a case that drew nationwide attention after video showed a group of White people pummeling a Black riverboat worker.
Man in France accused of holding wife captive for 12 years
A neighbor told reporters that the man said his wife had cancer. "We never saw the wife," she said. "We heard cries sometimes, I thought it was because of the pain of the illness."
Wife allegedly tried to kill husband by poisoning coffee
Melody Feliciano Johnson's husband, who is in the Air Force, was suspicious of the coffee his wife made for him and set up cameras.
Mob fugitive on run for 11 years caught after celebrating soccer team
"Betraying him was his passion for soccer and for the Napoli team,'' police said in a statement.
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First piloted flight of Boeing Starliner spacecraft delayed again
Officials say the Starliner will be ready to fly by early March, but it's not clear when a launch might fit into the space station schedule.
Cargo ship completes space station rendezvous
Along with needed research gear and other equipment, the Cygnus delivered a pizza kit, fresh fruit and ice cream to the station crew.
SpaceX launches Intelsat communications satellite in 52nd flight this year
The new satellite will help free up bandwidth for emerging 5G cellular networks while maintaining uninterrupted C-band TV service.
New algorithm spots its first "potentially hazardous" near-Earth asteroid — and it's 600 feet long
The algorithm will eventually be used at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a survey telescope being built in Chile.
Cygnus cargo ship bringing supplies — and ice cream — to space station
The final Antares 230+ rocket will send a Cygnus cargo ship to the space station with 8,300 pounds of equipment and supplies.
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Chandler Halderson case: An inside look
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
Crime scene photos: NYC sledgehammer attack
On Nov. 11, 2012, Jake Nolan accompanied his psychiatrist cousin to a NYC Home Depot where she purchased a sledgehammer; 24 hours later, it became a key piece of evidence in a crime that ended with Nolan and her ex-lover in the hospital.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Timeline: The Disappearance of Mengqi Ji
When a young mother disappears in Columbia, Missouri, investigators use DNA from a tree to help solve the mystery of what happened to her.
Evidence in the kidnapping of Schanda Handley
As soon as Schanda Handley was rescued, she told police she believed her estranged husband was behind her kidnapping. See the evidence that convinced investigators he was responsible.
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Trump pushes back on protective order request
Former President Donald Trump's legal team faced a 5 p.m. deadline Monday to respond to special counsel Jack Smith's request for a protective order in the Jan. 6 indictment. Prosecutors want to prevent Trump from posting potentially sensitive case information online, but Trump's defense attorneys opposed the request saying the proposal is "overboard." CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Eye on America: The "solar grazing" industry
In Massachusetts, we see how grazing sheep are part of a unique partnership with the growing solar industry. Then in Illinois, we tune into the bipartisan effort to keep AM radio accessible in new car technology. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Scientists repeat nuclear fusion breakthrough
In December 2022, California scientists achieved a major breakthrough -- a nuclear fusion reaction that produced more energy than was used to create it. Scientists have done it again and this time their results produced even more energy. Professor Peter Hosemann, chair of nuclear and mechanical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, joins CBS News to discuss the implications of this accomplishment.
Ohio's special election and abortion rights
Abortion is not directly on the ballot in Ohio's special election Tuesday, but the vote could have a major impact on abortion rights. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns explains.
Heat wave hits migrants along southern border
Daily Border Patrol apprehensions of migrants along the Arizona desert have spiked by more than 100% in recent days, despite scorching temperatures surpassing 110 degrees Fahrenheit there, according to internal Border Patrol data obtained by CBS News. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to Yuma, Arizona, where he spoke to volunteers trying to save migrants' lives.