Frazine Taylor spent decades as an archivist, helping to piece together families histories often shattered by systemic racism. Source
Senators plan to hold Steward Health Care CEO in contempt for skipping hearing
Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre is facing a contempt of Congress vote after failing to appear at a Senate hearing Thursday. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions accuses de la Torre of financially benefiting from the bankruptcy of his company. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss the impact of Steward’s bankruptcy on patients and hospitals. Source
How one genealogist helped thousands of Black Americans trace their family history
Genealogist Frazine Taylor of Montgomery, Alabama, made it her life’s work to help African American families piece together their history, sifting through records where humans are identified only by numbers, names are misspelled and racially segregated records leave holes in family trees. James Brown pays tribute to her extraordinary accomplishments. Source
What the NYPD commissioner’s resignation means for the force
The commissioner of the New York City Police Department has resigned. Edward Caban stepped down Thursday after federal agents seized his phone as part of a larger investigation involving high-ranking city officials. Marcia Kramer with CBS News New York has more on the ongoing corruption probe that led to Caban’s resignation, and what it means for one of the largest police forces in the country. Source
Black enrollment dips at top universities after end of affirmative action
It’s been more than a year since the Supreme Court ended affirmative action, and the enrollment of Black students is down at elite colleges. Scott White, former director of guidance at Montclair High School in New Jersey, and a freelance writer for Forbes on college admissions, joins CBS News to unpack the trend. Source
Steward Health Care CEO faces contempt of Congress vote
A vote is expected next week to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear at a hearing this week despite being subpoenaed to testify. This follows a nearly two-year CBS News investigation into how private equity investors and de la Torre siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from Steward hospitals. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. Source
NYPD commissioner resigns amid federal corruption probe
Edward Caban, commissioner of the New York City Police Department, abruptly resigned Thursday, less than a week after federal agents raided his home and seized his cellphone as part of a corruption investigation. Mark Strassmann has details. Source
Ukraine accuses Russia of missile strike on civilian grain vessel
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of escalating the conflict by attacking a civilian ship transporting grain in the Black Sea on Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more on the missile strike. Source
Merrick Garland says Justice Department won’t be a “political weapon”
Attorney General Merrick Garland denounced what he called “an escalation of attacks” against the Justice Department during a Thursday speech that got fiery and emotional at points. Garland’s comments come amid a rise in threats against not only Justice Department employees but also other law enforcement officials and members of Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
4.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Southern California amid wildfires
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Southern California on Thursday. Meanwhile, more than a dozen wildfires continue to burn in the state. CBS News’ Ben Tracy is on the ground. Source