Police arrest aide to NYC mayor on weapons charges
Police say they found a loaded handgun in a vehicle 42-year-old Reagan Stevens was riding in Saturday night
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"Sex and the City" actress announces run for governor
The actress and progressive activist is a friend and ally of Cuomo's Democratic rival, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio
NYC mayor on chancellor backing out
"Like many of you, I was very surprised by [Alberto] Carvalho's decision. I thought we had found the right candidate," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said after the prospective schools chancellor, Alberto Carvalho, backed out. Watch de Blasio's remarks via CBS New York.
Bill de Blasio skips Groundhog Day event several years after he dropped a groundhog that died
The last time de Blasio held the groundhog was in 2014, when he dropped a stand-in groundhog named Charlotte
NYC to install barriers
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a $50 million investment on Tuesday aimed at enhancing security measures by erecting 1,500 protective barriers to prevent vehicle attacks in the city.
NYC mayor: Bill Clinton would have to resign if Lewinsky scandal happened now
"If any president did that today — they would have to resign," said de Blasio of Clinton's sex scandal
Commentary: The awesome luck of Bill de Blasio
Despite a rocky four years, New York City's mayor is well on his way to stumbling into a second term
NYC blizzard
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a state of emergency in the city starting at midnight Monday. De Blasio said the snowstorm overall is expected to bring 16-20 inches of snow, and as much as 24 inches.
The latest on the 2016 presidential elections, voting rights, and national security, with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, and others
The latest on the 2016 presidential elections, voting rights, and national security, with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, and others.
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Harris slams "hateful rhetoric" from Trump about Haitian immigrants
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Venezuela says 4th American arrested over alleged "plot" against Maduro
Venezuela said Tuesday it had arrested a fourth U.S. citizen over what it claims was a plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro in the aftermath of elections the opposition claims he stole.
Trump touts World Liberty Financial crypto exchange, but questions remain
Trump said the U.S. should dominate the budding crypto sector, but he didn't disclose many details about his new exchange.
Suspicious letters with unknown substance sent to election officials, feds say
State election officials have already told CBS News they're facing an increase in threats ahead of Election Day.
House GOP moving forward with partisan plan to avert shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson said the House would vote Wednesday on a measure to keep the government funded that includes voting legislation Democrats oppose.
Senate GOP blocks IVF package as Democrats highlight reproductive rights
The Senate failed to advance Democratic legislation to protect access to IVF in a vote of 51 to 44.
Meta bans RT and other Russian state media outlets
Meta says it's banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world due to "foreign interference activity."
Texas's Abbott declares Venezuelan gang a terrorist group
Texas officials designated a Venezuelan gang as a "foreign terrorist group" and endorsed Donald Trump's claim that many migrants crossing into the U.S. were released from prisons in Latin America.
Suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt charged with 2 firearm counts
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.
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Harris slams "hateful rhetoric" from Trump about Haitian immigrants
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Here are the 20 most popular businesses on Yelp since it started
Yelp, which is marking its 20th anniversary, says its reviewers' most popular places range from eateries to cultural institutions.
How one first-time homebuyer spent three years searching for a house
The real estate market is especially tough for first-time homebuyers like Shruti Chauhan, who has been hunting for years.
Ex-police officer says he lied about force used in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
Former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin III testified Tuesday he punched a "helpless" Tyre Nichols at least five times and then lied to his supervisor about the use of force.
AT&T to pay $13 million to settle FCC probe over cloud data breach
AT&T failed to ensure that a third-party vendor adequately protected the telecom carrier's customers, regulators say.
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Here are the 20 most popular businesses on Yelp since it started
Yelp, which is marking its 20th anniversary, says its reviewers' most popular places range from eateries to cultural institutions.
How one first-time homebuyer spent three years searching for a house
The real estate market is especially tough for first-time homebuyers like Shruti Chauhan, who has been hunting for years.
AT&T to pay $13 million to settle FCC probe over cloud data breach
AT&T failed to ensure that a third-party vendor adequately protected the telecom carrier's customers, regulators say.
Sam's Club hikes pay as it competes for workers with other retailers
Sam's Club workers with longer tenures to get larger increases in changes slated to take effect in early November.
Here's how a Fed rate cut could impact your credit card balance
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates on Wednesday. Here's how that would impact people with credit card balances.
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Harris slams "hateful rhetoric" from Trump about Haitian immigrants
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Venezuela says 4th American arrested over alleged "plot" against Maduro
Venezuela said Tuesday it had arrested a fourth U.S. citizen over what it claims was a plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro in the aftermath of elections the opposition claims he stole.
Trump touts World Liberty Financial crypto exchange, but questions remain
Trump said the U.S. should dominate the budding crypto sector, but he didn't disclose many details about his new exchange.
Suspicious letters with unknown substance sent to election officials, feds say
State election officials have already told CBS News they're facing an increase in threats ahead of Election Day.
House GOP moving forward with partisan plan to avert shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson said the House would vote Wednesday on a measure to keep the government funded that includes voting legislation Democrats oppose.
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Black women at higher risk of death from all types of breast cancer, study finds
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.
FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection tool
The function is not a diagnostic tool, but can tell watch-wearers if they are exhibiting signs of sleep apnea.
Will 988 call the police? Data suggests 1% of mental health crisis calls get "involuntary" rescues
The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.
Rural North Carolina county set to reopen hospital with federal help
One rural North Carolina county is on track to be among the first where a hospital reopens owing to a new federal hospital classification meant to help save small, struggling facilities.
Experts warn against vaccine skepticism
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
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Venezuela says 4th American arrested over alleged "plot" against Maduro
Venezuela said Tuesday it had arrested a fourth U.S. citizen over what it claims was a plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro in the aftermath of elections the opposition claims he stole.
WWI shipwreck likely found, solving "107-year-old maritime mystery"
An old shipwreck, believed to be the SS Tobol, has been uncovered off the northeast coast of Scotland.
Exploding pagers kill Hezbollah members, others; thousands wounded
Thousands of people were wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers exploded in the Iran-backed group's Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds.
Hamas chief silent on Israel's offer of escape in exchange for hostages
Israel's hostage coordinator tells CBS News that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could leave Gaza with his family if the hostages are released.
French police search for Benin track and field athlete missing for days
Beninese athlete Odile Ahouanwanou has been missing for a week, police in France say, as they appeal for information on here whereabouts.
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Oprah sits down with Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough
Oprah Winfrey traveled to Graceland to sit down with Riley Keough for her first in-depth interview since the death of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley.
Keegan-Michael Key on using his real voice in "Transformers One"
Keegan-Michael Key opens up about voicing B-127 in "Transformers One" and how he transformed the iconic character with his own voice—no tech tricks needed.
Keegan-Michael Key on playing young Bumblebee
In "Transformers One," Keegan-Michael Key voices B-127 in the origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. The film, distributed by Paramount Pictures, features his character teaming up with Scarlett Johansson's Elita to save their planet.
Halle Berry on new film, "Never Let Go"
Academy Award-winner Halle Berry discusses her role in "Never Let Go," where she plays a mother convinced that a mysterious evil force has taken over the world. Berry speaks to "CBS Mornings" in her first interview about the film.
Sean "Diddy" Combs arrested in New York
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been arrested in New York and is in federal custody. The arrest follows nearly a dozen lawsuits, most of which have accused Combs of sexual assault. Combs has settled one of the cases and denied the allegations. The charges he was arrested on have not yet been released.
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AT&T to pay $13 million to settle FCC probe over cloud data breach
AT&T failed to ensure that a third-party vendor adequately protected the telecom carrier's customers, regulators say.
Meta rolls out Instagram teen accounts
Meta has rolled out accounts for teens that would limit certain features for safety reasons. Meanwhile, Apple has introduced new watch features that could help detect sleep apnea. Abrar Al-Heeti, a technology reporter for CNET, joins CBS News with more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Meta unveils new Instagram safety measures
Meta, Instagram's parent company, introduced new restrictions on teen accounts to address public concerns about online safety. Jo Ling Kent speaks with Meta's global head of safety.
Meta launches Instagram for teens to address social media concerns
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
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When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The Climate Election: Home insurance costs
The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.
Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs to appeal bail decision
An attorney for Sean "Diddy" Combs spoke to reporters Tuesday following the music mogul's indictment and not-guilty plea on federal sex trafficking charges. A judge ordered Combs be held without bail, a decision his lawyer said he'd be appealing.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleads not guilty
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him following a probe by Homeland Security Investigations that appears to be ongoing. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Suspicious letters with unknown substance sent to election officials, feds say
State election officials have already told CBS News they're facing an increase in threats ahead of Election Day.
With no sign of Kentucky shooting suspect, police strategy shifts
Kentucky officials are redirecting resources from their search for the suspect in a highway shooting to focus on protecting surrounding communities.
The charges Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been indicted on alleged actions prosecutors say date back to 2008. Combs faces charges for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution, according to an indictment released Tuesday. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports, and civil trial attorney Tre Lovell joins CBS News with more on the charges Combs is facing.
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When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
SpaceX crew completes historic mission
Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit.
Polaris Dawn space mission splashes down
The groundbreaking commercial space mission known as Polaris Dawn successfully splashed down early Sunday morning. The historic five-day mission, flown by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crew mates, included the first ever commercial spacewalk.
Polaris Dawn crew splashes down to end record-setting commercial mission
Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, closed out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk.
Starliner crew turns the page, looks forward to extended station stay
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams look ahead to a productive science mission.
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Nevada voters weigh in on the election
In CBS Mornings' "Three Meals" series, Adriana Diaz sits down with Nevada voters to discuss key issues in the upcoming election.
Sean "Diddy" Combs to appeal bail decision
An attorney for Sean "Diddy" Combs spoke to reporters Tuesday following the music mogul's indictment and not-guilty plea on federal sex trafficking charges. A judge ordered Combs be held without bail, a decision his lawyer said he'd be appealing.
Kamala Harris at Black journalists event
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a panel of journalists at a National Association of Black Journalists event in Philadelphia. Harris addressed the Springfield, Ohio, debunked claims about Haitian immigrants, the apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and other issues at stake ahead of the November election.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleads not guilty
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him following a probe by Homeland Security Investigations that appears to be ongoing. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Pipeline explosion injured at least four
The pipeline explosion in Deer Park, Texas, forced evacuations and injured at least four people. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has the latest.