The chief medical examiner who performed George Floyd’s autopsy testified Friday for the first time. He said Floyd died from police force, not from drugs or underlying health conditions. This comes as the defense is preparing to begin presenting their case next week. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to break down the testimony. Source
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CBS News poll: Ben Carson pulls ahead of Trump
According to the latest CBS News poll, Dr. Ben Carson has pushed ahead of Donald Trump. As a result, the former frontrunner asked Iowans to help boost his numbers. Julie Mason of “The Press Pool With Julie Mason” discussed with CBSN. Source
10/27: South Carolina teen’s classmates describe what led to violent arrest; Recalled tires not leaving the road
With the video coming out of South Carolina, school-based policing is being placed under the microscope; Federal investigators said Tuesday that a majority of defective tires stay on the road even after; being recalled. Source
Usher and Ray Lewis in the Toyota Green Room
In this week’s edition of “Sounds of the Toyota Green Room,” the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts chat with Usher about his new song “Chains” and Super Bowl MVP Ray Lewis about his new memoir “I Feel Like Going On.” Source
Rapper DMX dies at 50
DMX has died, one week after he was hospitalized. The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was 50. Source
Head of NYPD union calls for boycott of Tarantino films
The head of the New York Patrolman’s Benevolent Association is going after Quentin Tarantino, after the director called police officers “murderers.” CBSN’s Contessa Brewer has more. Source
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, dies at 99
The United Kingdom is mourning Prince Philip, whose death was announced Friday by Queen Elizabeth II. He was 99 years old. Charlie D’Agata has more. Source
Prince Philip’s life and legacy
Queen Elizabeth II said Prince Philip was her “strength and stay.” He helped guide the royal family through the changes required of the modern world. Mark Phillips has more on his life and legacy. Source
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dead at 99
His role was to walk one step behind the queen, but even there, Philip was able to carve out his own reputation and role in history. Source
Melissa Benoist on “Supergirl,” Jeb Bush’s “hot” comment
Melissa Benoist plays the DC Comics character Kara Zorel, Superman’s cousin, and is giving women a voice in the superhero world once again. Benoist joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the new CBS show, “Supergirl.” Source