Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is appealing his conviction for murder in the killing of George Floyd, arguing that jurors were intimidated by the protests that followed and prejudiced by heavy pretrial publicity. Chauvin asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals in a court filing Monday to reverse his conviction, reverse and remand […]
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Nonprofit aims to recruit more Black male teachers
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Every day that Joseph Harris shows up for work at the high school he attended in South Philadelphia, he addresses his past and his students’ futures. “I see myself again in some of these students,” Harris said. “I’ve had the same struggles. I felt pain, like these […]
How to get Google to wipe your phone number from searches
Google is now allowing people to remove their personal contact information — phone numbers, physical addresses and email addresses — from its search results. The Alphabet-owned search giant said on Wednesday that it is making the change to protect users from “unwanted direct contact or even physical harm.” Google said […]
Lawmakers address potential immigration issues sparked by ending Title 42
Lawmakers address potential immigration issues sparked by ending Title 42 – CBS News Watch CBS News Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was back in front of lawmakers facing questions about his department’s plan to address an anticipated rise in migration next month when Title 42 restrictions are lifted. CBS News’ […]
FDA announces ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
FDA announces ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars – CBS News Watch CBS News The FDA announced it will begin rolling out a ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes and flavored cigars. Health experts say the move could help save thousands of lives, particularly among Black people and young people. CBS […]
Best movies on Netflix right now – May 2022
Giles Keyte/Netflix From star-studded originals to classics worth re-watching, here are the most notable titles available to stream on Netflix right now. See which award winners, iconic comedies and family-friendly flicks are available on the streaming platform in May 2022. Matthew Macfadyen and Colin Firth star in “Operation Mincemeat,” a […]
James Corden to leave “The Late Late Show” in 2023
James Corden is leaving late night. “The Late Late Show” host will officially depart the show at the end of the 2023 season, CBS confirmed Thursday. CBS Entertainment President and CEO George Cheeks applauded Corden’s “creative genius” and “valuable partnership” in a statement Thursday. “We wish he could stay longer, […]
FDA moves to ban sales of menthol cigarettes
FDA moves to ban sales of menthol cigarettes – CBS News Watch CBS News The Food and Drug Administration announced a plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in the U.S. The move is being called the FDA’s most aggressive action against the tobacco industry in history. Omar Villafranca […]
The environmental cost of fast fashion
The environmental cost of fast fashion – CBS News Watch CBS News As climate change intensifies, experts say it is critical to rethink how we produce clothing. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn […]
Russia bombards Kyiv as U.N. leader visits
Russia pounded targets from practically one end of Ukraine to the other Thursday, including Kyiv, bombarding the city while the head of the United Nations was visiting in the boldest attack on the capital since Moscow’s forces retreated weeks ago. At least one person was killed and several were injured […]