Rabbi Steve Leder on free speech and antisemitism
The senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles says "Jew hatred" is often promulgated by other marginalized communities – and ignores our common humanity.
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"Heavily armed" man accused of targeting Michigan AG, other Jewish officials
A man was arrested for making threatening interstate communications.
Neo-Nazis stage protest at Broadway musical about antisemitism
The group was identified as the National Socialist Movement, an organization known for "violent antisemitic rhetoric" and "racist views."
New Jersey synagogue arson suspect charged and held without bail
Nicholas Malindretos is charged with attempted use of fire to damage and destroy a building, and could face up to 20 years in prison.
Dems denounce Republican vote to remove Ilhan Omar from House committee
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was voted out of her committee assignment over previous remarks that were deemed antisemitic.
Suspect arrested in N.J. synagogue attack
A suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at a New Jersey synagogue is being arraigned in federal court today. Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield was targeted in the attack, and the congregation's Rabbi Marc Katz joins CBS News to discuss the arrest and with the strength of the temple community.
Molotov cocktail thrown at New Jersey synagogue, authorities say
The Molotov cocktail's bottle broke and the synagogue was undamaged, police said. No one was injured.
Google fixes offensive definition of "Jew" in search results
Google said it "licenses definitions from third-party dictionary experts" that automatically populate when a term is entered in its search bar.
Record high antisemitic attacks recorded in 2021
President Joe Biden called out the rising number of antisemitic attacks while unveiling the first-ever permanent menorah at the White House. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano breaks down how this year is on track to match 2021's record number of antisemitic incidents.
Nonprofit helps people leave extremist groups
This year's Hanukkah celebrations come as antisemitic incidents are on the rise across the U.S. Jericka Duncan takes a look at a group that's helping people leave extremist groups and is working to stop the violence before it occurs.
Judge: Jewish death row inmate should get new trial due to "antisemitic bias"
Randy Halprin was part of the "Texas 7," who escaped from a prison in 2000 and then committed numerous robberies, including one in which they fatally shot a police officer.
Kanye West's honorary degree rescinded by Chicago art school
The school's president said the decision was made due to West's continued "anti-Black, antisemitic and incendiary statements."
White House hosts roundtable on antisemitism
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff says there is an “epidemic of hate facing our country.” His remarks came during a roundtable discussing the recent rise of antisemitism across the United States. Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, the special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism for the U.S. State Department, joins CBS News to explain why hate directed at Jews is just the tip of the iceberg.
VP's husband focuses on combating antisemitism
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will be hosting a roundtable discussion with Jewish leaders and White House officials Wednesday on the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. It comes amid a surge in hate speech against Jews from prominent people. Sophia Cai, a national politics reporter for Axios, joined CBS News to discuss.
Santa Clara County District Attorney's office leaves Twitter, citing rising hate speech
The head of California's largest county prosecutor's office deactivated his account on Tuesday.
Rabbi Steve Leder on the line between free speech and antisemitism
The senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles says "Jew hatred" is often promulgated by other marginalized communities – and ignores our common humanity.
Amazon says it will continue to sell antisemitic film
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the online giant has no plans to remove an antisemitic film to which an NBA player tweeted link.
Lieberman on Trump, antisemitism concerns
The recent meeting between former President Trump, Kanye West and white supremacist agitator Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago has prompted a wave of criticism. Former Senator Joe Lieberman joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the fallout and why he thinks Trump needs to do more to publicly reject antisemitism.
How Republicans have reacted so far to Trump's dinner with white nationalist Nick Fuentes
The former president had dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort with white nationalist Nick Fuentes and rapper Kanye West.
Kyrie Irving issues apology and rejoins the Nets
Irving was suspended earlier this month after posting a link to a documentary with antisemitic material and refusing to say he had no antisemitic beliefs.
2 arrested in connection with "recent threats" against New York synagogues
The suspects were armed with an illegal gun and a hunting knife when they were arrested while entering Penn Station, police said.
Jewish teens share experiences with antisemitism
Jewish teens near Los Angeles say they've been targets of antisemitism — with much of it happening online or through texts. They say social media has amplified hate.
Adidas will continue to sell Yeezy designs under a different name
The shoe and apparel brand's CFO said in an earnings call that Adidas is the "sole owner of all design rights related to existing product."
Nike suspends relationship with Kyrie Irving
The shoe giant announced it will halt its relationship with Irving, who has been suspended by the Nets for what the team called a repeated failure to "unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs."
FBI locates suspect behind synagogue threat
The FBI says it located a suspect hours after issuing a rare public warning of a "broad threat" to New Jersey synagogues. Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI special agent, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Meg Oliver on how federal authorities are responding to the rise in antisemitic incidents.
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Brown University shooting suspect found dead, also killed MIT professor, officials say
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
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Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
Noem says Brown suspect got U.S. visa through diversity lottery, pauses program
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said late Thursday the Trump administration will pause the diversity visa lottery program, which she said was used by alleged Brown University shooter Claudio Manuel Neves Valente.
What we know about the suspect in the Brown and MIT professor shootings
Officials say the same gunman who opened fire at Brown University also killed an MIT professor two days later. Here's what we know about the suspect, who was found dead Thursday night.
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith's lawyers re-up call for him to testify publicly
Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for a closed-door deposition Wednesday.
Australia announces gun buyback plan just days after Bondi Beach attack
Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to "get guns off our streets," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday.
Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects
Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.
Tipster using Reddit was key in cracking Brown University shooting case, police say
Information from a tipster who posted on Reddit about a strange encounter with another man was key in cracking the Brown University and MIT shootings cases, police say.
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.