Justice Stories
Communities take police reform into their own hands
Congressional talks on police reform collapsed last week. But many communities are no longer waiting for federal legislation. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Justice Stories
Ex-trooper charged for pummeling Black man with flashlight
It's the first criminal case to emerge from federal investigations into troopers' beatings of at least three Black men.
New tools and virtual reality helping police officers
New tools and virtual reality training are helping some police officers learn how to de-escalate dangerous situations. Kris Van Cleave tried out the training and did a ride along with one police department equipping its officers with less lethal weapons.
Teen pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Tessa Majors' death
Majors, 18, was killed in New York City's Morningside Park in December 2019 after she was stabbed to death during an attempted robbery.
Petito preliminary autopsy says homicide
An autopsy has confirmed that the body found in Wyoming this Sunday was in fact Gabby Petito. The coroner's initial determination for cause of death is homicide. Jericka Duncan reports.
Jay Z's Team Roc accuses Kansas police of covering up misconduct
Team Roc, Jay-Z's philanthropic group, filed a lawsuit against the police department in Kansas City, Kansas, in an effort to obtain complaints of alleged misconduct against officers.
Coroner expected to release autopsy for body believed to be Gabby Petito
Brent Blue, the Teton County Coroner, told CBS News the autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. Blue said autopsies usually take one to two hours, but if microscopic data is needed, it may take longer.
Remains found in Gabby Petito disappearance
Remains believed to belong to Gabby Petito were found in Wyoming. Now a manhunt is on for her missing fiancé Brian Laundrie. Jericka Duncan reports.
Death of Black man result of cops' "false perceptions," lawsuit says
Ellis repeatedly said he couldn't breathe as he was restrained; 3 officers have pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder or manslaughter.
Dad sues after daughter's hair was cut in school without permission
Father alleges a teacher's assistant cut his 7-year-old daughter's hair without his permission.
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DeSoto's Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy honors space pioneer and mathematician
In DeSoto this week, students from one school are being immersed in the history of the woman who bears the name of their school and was immortalized in the movie "Hidden Figures."
How California twins built a hot dog empire
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New Orleans artist and "beadmaster" Demond Melancon
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During times of great loss, Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas offer hope | KD Sunday Spotlight
For mothers who have experienced miscarriages, stillbirths, and early infant loss, the doulas provide a source of care.
Acclaimed New Orleans chefs inspired by dishes from childhood
Mo Rocca visits with award-winning New Orleans chefs who reached back into their childhood memories of cooking and culture: Nina Compton and her husband, Larry Miller, who explain the impact of St. Lucia on the menu at Compère Lapin; and chef Serigne Mbaye and his business partner Effie Richardson, who bring a Senegalese flavor to the food at Dakar NOLA. [First aired 5/18/25.]
Rainbow crosswalks in Florida painted over
Several municipalities in Florida have received letters from the Florida Department of Transportation demanding that they paint over rainbow crosswalks or face funding cuts. This includes the one outside Orlando's Pulse nightclub. Cristian Benavides has more.
Detroit Lions to induct Robert Porcher into Pride of the Lions
Porcher will be inducted into the Pride of the Lions during halftime of the team's homecoming game and home opener on Sept. 14.
Green spaces crucial to combating record heat in marginalized communities
Environmentalists say one solution to beating the heat in sprawling cities is planting more trees or creating green spaces like parks.