Police academy opens at historically Black university
A new police academy in Missouri is making history. It's the first to open on a historically Black college, in a major bid to recruit Black officers. Elise Preston reports.
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Senator Hawley on rejecting stimulus proposals
Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley is working with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to push for direct stimulus payments to Americans, potentially by holding up bipartisan relief legislation that does not include it. He joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss his proposal, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stating Joe Biden won the election.
Former gang member now Teacher of the Year
Darrion "DC" Cockrell was recently named Missouri's Teacher of the Year. During his acceptance speech, the physical education teacher revealed some of the challenges he overcame to get to where he is now. He spent part of his childhood in foster care and became a gang member but says his teachers helped change his life. Now, he's the educator changing the lives of others.
Nurses help sister hospital during COVID-19 surge
In the beginning of the pandemic, nurses from Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, flew to New Orleans, where they helped nurses at Tulane Medical Center on the frontlines of COVID-19. Months later, nurses from Tulane were given the opportunity to return the favor - and many of them answered the call.
Some college football games postponed due to COVID
Several college football teams are postponing their games due to positive COVID-19 cases within their programs. CBSN's Lana Zak has the details.
Official with COVID worked at Election Day polling site, then died
The official's death is raising concerns for the nearly 2,000 people who voted at the suburban St. Louis polling place.
Cori Bush becomes Missouri’s first Black congresswoman
CBS News projects Cori Bush, a progressive Democrat, has become Missouri’s first Black congresswoman. KMOV’s Ashli Lincoln reports.
"This is our moment": Missouri elects first Black congresswoman
Cori Bush, best known for her activism, has become Missouri's first Black congresswoman, according to CBS News projections.
Noose displayed near Missouri voting booths draws complaints
The acting chair of the Missouri Democratic Party said the "symbol's purpose is to stoke the fires of racial prejudice and strike fear in the hearts of people of color."
Kansas City mayor: "Huge political pushback" hurting virus efforts
Quentin Lucas, the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, says that the politicization of mitigation measures "undercuts" the city's efforts to get the virus under control.
Missouri governor and first lady test positive for coronavirus
Parson said he has not experienced any symptoms and that his wife's symptoms are minor.
Blunt: "Plenty of time" to confirm Ginsburg's replacement
Missouri Senator Roy Blunt says the confirmation process for GInsburg's Supreme Court seat "should take as long as it needs to take, but no longer."
COVID deaths of young teachers raise alarm as school year begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the beginning of the new school year.
Record high violence against abortion clinics
The number of attacks and disruptions against abortion clinics across the country has reached a record high. The National Abortion Federation reported over 1,300 violent acts were committed against abortion clinics last year, the highest number of attacks since the group started keeping records in 1977. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Former Kansas City mayor on social justice reform
Former Kansas City, Missouri mayor Sly James joins CBSN to discuss the police shooting of Jacob Blake and the growing calls for social justice reform across the country.
Trump $300 in jobless pay: 5 states are so far are paying aid
President Trump signed the order almost three weeks ago to provide "immediate" relief to jobless workers.
Senator Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss Washington's latest budget battle, as well as the fight to defend victims of sexual assault in the military
Senator Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss Washington's latest budget battle, as well as the fight to defend victims of sexual assault in the military.
Activist Cori Bush upsets incumbent in primary
Ten-term Democratic Congressman William Lacy Clay lost his primary to Black Lives Matter protester Cori Bush. St. Louis Public Radio politics correspondent Jason Rosenbaum joined Red and Blue to discuss the upset.
Primary results: Kris Kobach loses Kansas Senate primary
While President Trump had not waded into this race, he backed Kobach in the 2018 gubernatorial race.
Once homeless, Cori Bush wins Missouri primary
Bush would be the first female representative for the House district as well as the first Black woman to win the seat.
Five states holding primaries August 4
A crowded Republican Senate primary in Kansas. A "Squad" member facing a rematch. Another chance for a candidate to unseat a longtime Democratic incumbent by running to the left. These are some of the congressional primary races being held in five states on Tuesday. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
Primaries held in five states
Voters in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington headed to the polls for state primaries, and many opted for mail-in voting due to concerns over the coronavirus. David Weigel, a national reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN to discuss the races on Tuesday.
Elephant calf dies 27 days after he was born at Missouri zoo
Despite his short life, the zoo said the calf made "quite the impression."
Missing dog turns up at her old home — 57 miles away
Colton Michael arrived home to find Cleo on his porch, as if it was her house.
St. Louis couple who pulled guns on protesters charged
"It is illegal to wave weapons in a threatening matter at those participating in nonviolent protest," said Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner.
Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year. Follow live results here.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, at least 7 killed, officials say
The number of fatalities is expected to increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
California voters pass Prop 50 to redraw the state's congressional maps, CBS News projects
California voters have passed Proposition 50, CBS News projects, approving a measure that will redraw the state's congressional districts.
Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeats Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor's race
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Here's what Mamdani's win could mean for Democrats nationwide
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
Potential consequences of Prop 50's redistricting measure — beyond California
California's approval of Proposition 50 sets in motion a redistricting plan that could result in pickups of five seats for Democrats in the Golden State — an effort that may ripple beyond California's borders.
Democrat Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general's race despite texting scandal
At the beginning of October, Jay Jones' violent text messages from in 2022 resurfaced and were condemned by both parties.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race, CBS News projects
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears after a race dominated by President Trump.