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The police killing of George Floyd is the latest manifestation of the concept known as the Minnesota Paradox. The term was coined by Samuel Myers Jr., a University of Minnesota professor of Human Relations and Social Justice, and he spoke to CBSN about why racial disparities Minnesota run so deep.
Lieutenant Bob Kroll, the president of the Minneapolis police union, is being pressured to resign after releasing a controversial statement in regard to George Floyd's death. The city's police department has a long history of racial tensions and violence. Jamie Yuccas reports on issues within the Minneapolis Police department and its history of racial tensions and violence. Then Jamiles Lartey, a staff writer for the Marshall Project where he reports on police violence, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss failed reforms within the Minneapolis Police Department as well as police tactics that have led to clashes with protesters.
Lacy Johnson, the Trump-endorsed candidate running in the Republican primary in Minnesota's 5th congressional district, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about this week's protests and arrests over the killing of George Floyd. He also defended his repeated comments accusing his district's Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of attacking American values.
The charges against ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on George Floyd's neck as he begged for air, have been elevated to second-degree murder, and the three other officers at the scene are now charged with aiding and abetting. CBSN's Elaine Quijano spoke about the charges with Michele Rayner-Goolsby, the founder and principal attorney of Civil Liberty Law, who also works with Ben Crump Law, the law firm representing Floyd's family.
Former President Barack Obama spoke in a virtual town hall Wednesday about the recent protests over the police killing of George Floyd. He says young people have the power and talent to make change. Watch his remarks here.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday that former police officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd's death, and three other officers are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder. Watch Ellison's remarks here.
"It seems as if the president considers the exercise of one's First Amendment rights to be carnage," Clyburn said.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that the state's Department of Human Rights is launching an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department following the death of George Floyd. Watch his remarks.
Pastor Edrin Williams of Sanctuary Covenant Church in north Minneapolis has been on a mission for unity, especially now during the outrage over George Floyd's death.
Roxie Washington, the mother of George Floyd's young daughter, spoke publicly on Tuesday for the first time since Floyd's death. In a tearful statement at a news conference, she said that she "wanted everybody to know that this is what those officers took."
"At the end of the day, they get to go home and be with their families. Gianna does not have a father," she said.
"Our criminal justice system is used as a system of social control so often," he told Elaine Quijano, anchor of "Red & Blue" on CBSN.
As protests continue around the country, there are new details about the investigation in George Floyd's death and the officer now charged. Jamie Yuccas reports from St. Paul, Minnesota with the latest.
Despite a number of violent confrontations between police and protesters, many of this week's demonstrations against police brutality have been peaceful. Several officials, including Attorney General Bill Barr, have accused outside radical groups of hijacking protests to promote a separate agenda. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his analysis.
As thousands of people were on the bridge of Minneapolis Interstate 35W protesting the death of George Floyd, a large tanker truck driving at a high speed appears to try hitting protesters. CBSN Minnesota reports.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he is trying to get data on how many protesters came from out-of-state. "Our best estimate right now that I heard is about 20%, is what we think are Minnesotans, and about 80% are outside," he said.
CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez and his crew were arrested on live TV while covering the protests in Minneapolis early Friday. They were later released. Jimenez spoke about what happened with CBSN Minnesota.
Federal and local authorities suspect some of the violent clashes during recent protests were instigated by white supremacist groups and far-left extremists. Protests have erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd. Jeff Pegues reports.
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced charges of third-degree murder and manslaughter against now-fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd. Freeman said the investigation continues and there could be further charges. Watch remarks.
Unrest flared up again overnight in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd. A local police precinct was set on fire and the National Guard has been called in. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN from the scene with the latest developments.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Sunday night that state Attorney General Keith Ellison will lead any prosecutions related to George Floyd's death. "It is with a great degree of humility and great seriousness that I accept the responsibility for leadership on this critical case," Ellison said. Watch their remarks here.
Video out of Minneapolis Friday morning showed police in the city holding a line as unrest continued for a fourth day over the death of George Floyd. Watch this CBSN Minnesota report live from the scene.
CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues has the latest on the developments in Minnesota.
Mayor Melvin Carter says investigators are working to get to the bottom of who exactly is driving violent protests in his city.
The following is a transcript of an interview with "60 in 6" correspondent Wesley Lowery, that aired Sunday, May 31, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear before a federal judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump always has options when it comes to what comes next in Venezuela, after a U.S. strike and capture of the country's president, Nicolás Maduro.
Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured overnight from their home in Caracas during a U.S. military operation.
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, pointed to the broader implications of the operation to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
The physical damage from the Capitol riot has been repaired — and President Trump has pardoned almost every defendant. What remains is a battle over the basic facts.
Several lawmakers are condemning President Trump after he shared a video on social media Saturday alleging Gov. Tim Walz is behind the assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
A Paris court found Monday 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality,
A massive 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market.