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4/21: Former officer Derek Chauvin is convicted. We speak with an emotional witness of George Floyd’s death. Apr 21, 2021

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Derek Chauvin's conviction, for second-degree unintentional murder, second-degree manslaughter and third-degree murder, could land him up to 40 years in prison. Chauvin will be sentenced in about eight weeks. 45 witnesses testified during more than three weeks of the trial. One witness for the prosecution, bystander Charles McMillian, broke down in court after watching footage of George Floyd's deadly encounter with police.

Riz Ahmed on his historic "Sound Of Metal" Oscar nomination, taking risks, and being the underdog Apr 20, 2021

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Riz Ahmed earned his first Oscar nomination for his performance in "Sound Of Metal," becoming the first Muslim ever nominated in the Best Actor category. He talks with Anthony Mason about being drawn to rapping and acting as a child, and immersing himself in drumming, the deaf community, and addiction recovery circles for his role as Ruben Stone.

4/20: We await a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. Peaceful protests in Minneapolis with a massive security presence. Apr 20, 2021

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The world is watching Minneapolis this morning, as we await a verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin - over the death of George Floyd less than one year ago. Chauvin is charged with second degree murder, third degree murder, and second degree manslaughter. Minneapolis, which has been rocked by months of protests, is today transformed by thousands of National Guard troops. Derek Chauvin's defense asked the judge for a mistrial over comments by Rep. Maxine Waters at a weekend rally in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. We spoke to NAACP President Derrick Johnson about his impression of the closing arguments.

4/19: Closing arguments are today in the trial of Derek Chauvin. A weekend of shootings in America. Apr 19, 2021

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Closing arguments are today in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, less than a year after we first saw him kneeling on George Floyd's neck. This comes amid new protests nationwide over two other deaths involving the police. Gun violence in our country is surging, with three incidents yesterday alone leaving at least six people dead. The man who killed eight people and himself at a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis last week bought his two rifles after his family reported him to police as a mental health risk. Starting today, all Americans 16 and older are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.

4/16: At least 8 dead in a mass shooting in Indianapolis. New anger in Chicago over the deadly police shooting of a 13-year-old boy Apr 16, 2021

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At least eight people are dead and many more injured, after a gunman opened fire late last night, at a FedEx facility. Newly-released bodycam video shows a 13-year-old being killed by a Chicago police officer -- as he appeared to raise his hands in surrender. Police say he had a gun, but the family say he obeyed the officer's instructions. Closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial will begin on Monday. British officials say everything is ready for Prince Philip's royal funeral tomorrow at Windsor Castle, outside London.

4/15: The former officer who shot Daunte Wright is due in court today. A day of tense testimony in the Chauvin trial. Apr 15, 2021

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Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter will be in court for the first time today. She's charged with second degree manslaughter after killing Wright during a traffic stop. The defense is expected to rest its case today in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. Research from the University of Oxford in England, out this morning, has new data regarding those rare cases of blood clotting in COVID patients and vaccine recipients. President Biden announced new sanctions against Russia, retaliation for interference in the 2020 election and the massive SolarWinds cyberattack on U.S. companies and government agencies. A dramatic rescue effort for a capsized boat off Louisiana has now become a desperate search for 12 crew members who are still missing.

4/14: Surgeon General Murthy on the pause in the J&J vaccine. Protests erupt for a third night in Minnesota. Apr 14, 2021

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All 50 states have agreed to stop using Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine, for now. More than 7.2 million Americans have received the one-dose shot, and at least six of them developed serious blood clots. The CDC and FDA say the condition appears to be "extremely rare," but asked for the vaccine pause "out of an abundance of caution.” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins us. The district attorney handling the Daunte Wright case says we may learn today if the officer who shot him will be charged. Derek Chauvin's defense attorneys are working to counter dozens of prosecution witnesses, who blame him for the death of George Floyd. The Biden administration has a new deadline to end America's longest war, and it's 20 years to the day after the 9/11 attacks that started it.

Esther Perel on work, relationships and grieving during the pandemic Apr 14, 2021

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New York Times best-selling author and psychotherapist Esther Perel discusses balancing working from home and maintaining healthy relationships. Perel, the author of “Mating in Captivity” and “The State of Affairs,” is out with the second season of her popular Spotify podcast, “How’s Work?”

4/13: The CDC and FDA ask to pause the J&J vaccine. Video of the police shooting of Daunte Wright fuels new outrage. Apr 13, 2021

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For two nights in a row, there have been clashes in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota between police and protesters demanding justice for Duante Wright, who was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop. Just ten miles from where Wright was killed, the Derek Chauvin trial continues today, with the defense set to present its arguments. We have breaking news affecting the entire coronavirus vaccination effort. The CDC and FDA said this morning that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine should be put on hold in the U.S.

Hunter Biden opens up about battling addiction, emotional family intervention and making amends Apr 12, 2021

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Hunter Biden opens up to “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason about his revealing new memoir, "Beautiful Things." He discusses his decades-long battle with alcohol and drug addiction, an intervention staged by his family, and why making amends to his late brother Beau was the hardest part of getting sober. Less than 100 days into President Biden's first term, his son addresses the scandals that put him front and center in the 2020 presidential campaign, including possibly incriminating documents found on a laptop that may have belonged to him and the federal investigation into his taxes. "Beautiful Things" is published by Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, which is a division of ViacomCBS.

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