CBS News takes a closer look at allegations that gangs are operating within the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. CBS News contributor María Elena Salinas speaks to several families who claim the so-called “Banditos” gang killed their sons as part of an initiation into the clique. Then, CBSN’s Tanya Rivero speaks to two experts about the history of allegations of gangs in the department, and how Latinos are often misrepresented in the criminal justice system. Source
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Border apprehensions top 100,000 in February as U.S. struggles to house migrant children
The number of families and unaccompanied children taken into U.S. custody along the southern border continued to increase in February, creating a major logistical test for the Biden administration during its first month in office, according to government data. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with more. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Kyle Rittenhouse trial delayed until fall
In a virtual court hearing on Wednesday, prosecutors and Rittenhouse’s attorney agreed to delay the start of the trial to give them more time to prepare. Source
International hackers expose footage from 150,000 security cameras managed by Verkada
Hackers have infiltrated thousands of internet-connected security cameras that were being used inside schools, hospitals and several major companies. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports from Washington. Then, CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments. Source
House passes $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan
Democrats handed President Biden his first big win by passing his $1.9 trillion relief package that includes checks up to $1,400 for Americans. Kris Van Cleave shares more. Source
Biden hoping to sell people on recently passed COVID relief bill
Congress passed President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill Wednesday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller and Politico Congress reporter Olivia Beavers join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss when Americans could begin receiving stimulus checks, and what comes next for the Biden administration. Source
Federal officials say most indoor nursing home visits can resume
Visits will be permitted to occur even if there are outbreaks in facilities, so long as they are contained to “a single unit or separate area of the facility,” the guidance says. Source
These Latino victims’ families say they were targeted by law enforcement
Latina mothers join the national conversation on police violence against communities of color. Source
Journalist arrested while covering protests acquitted
The verdict is an embarrassing outcome for the office of Polk County Attorney John Sarcone, which pursued the charges despite widespread condemnation from advocates for a free press and human rights. Source