Why did Hurricane Otis get so strong, so fast?
Hurricane Otis plowed into Mexico's Pacific coast as a deadly Category 5. Just 12 hours earlier, it was a tropical storm.
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How did Hurricane Otis turn into a Category 5 storm so quickly?
Many people in Acapulco, Mexico, learned too late how big Hurricane Otis was when it hit the resort town. How did a tropical storm turn into a Category 5 hurricane so quickly? CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson explains. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QBiho2
National Hurricane Center reviews Otis. Here's why they say it was rare
Hurricane Otis made landfall slamming into Mexico's resort town of Acapulco as a major Category 5 Storm, but 24 hours prior, it was weaker. Now, forecasters with the National Hurricane Center are looking at how this storm intensified so quickly.
Dr. Frank Sanchez says Mexican roots influenced career in higher education
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Mayor Adams in Mexico to address the asylum seeker crisis
The mayor spoke in Mexico City where he discouraged people from seeking asylum in New York City. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on his trip.
Mayor Adams visits Mexico City to speak to asylum seekers
Adams says he wants to give them an honest assessment of what's happening in New York.
Mayor Adams visits Mexico on mission to discourage asylum seekers
Mayor Eric Adams was in Mexico on Thursday on a mission to discourage asylum seekers from coming to New York. He also offered a candid assessment on what American cities are facing. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ZHj1Lc
Mayor Adams kicks off 4-day tour of Latin America
New York City Mayor Eric Adams kicked off a four-day tour of Latin America in Mexico on Thursday. He's there to discourage asylum seekers from coming to New York. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo has been following the mayor's visit. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ZHj1Lc
Mayor Eric Adams visits Mexico City with message for asylum seekers
Mayor Eric Adams is visiting Mexico City to deliver a message to asylum seekers and discourage them from coming to New York City. Adams says he wants to give them an honest assessment of what's happening in New York.
Mayor Eric Adams begins 4-day trip to Latin America
Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday began his four-day trip to Latin America to address the asylum seeker crisis. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/46t8ZQ8
Mayor's message to asylum seekers: Don't come to NYC
His trip south of the border comes amid a recent increase in asylum seekers of more than 4,000 per week.
Mayor Adams heading to Mexico, Central America and South America to talk NYC asylum seeker crisis
Hizzoner plans to explain to people hoping to come to New York City that there are other places in the U.S. they can and should go to instead. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Mayor Adams going south of the border to tell asylum seekers about NYC's issues
Hizzoner is going to Mexico, and parts of Central America and South America on his own dime.
Mexican authorities release mugshot of Bronx day care owner's husband
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4th person arrested in Bronx day care drug case
Sources said the husband of the owner of Divino Nino Day Care was captured while on a bus in Mexico. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the latest.
Husband of NYC day care owner arrested in child's fentanyl death
Felix Herrera-Garcia was picked up Tuesday in Mexico. DEA and Mexican authorities were involved, sources said.
Oklahoma man made hundreds of ghost guns for Mexican cartel
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CBS News documentary reveals drug cartels pay Americans to smuggle weapons
A recent government report questions the effectiveness of billions of United States dollars aimed at stopping drug and gun trafficking between the U.S. and Mexico. Now, a new documentary from CBS News reveals that weapons purchased in our area are ending up in the hands of Mexican drug cartels. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock explains how it happens. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48iXUmi
Paterson raises Mexican flag to kick of Hispanic Heritage Month
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Mexican drug cartels get Americans to smuggle weapons across border
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Researcher shows purported "non-human" beings at UFO hearing
Jamie Maussan, a longtime UFO researcher, was joined in Mexico's Congress by a former U.S. Navy pilot, who later dismissed Maussan's "unsubstantiated stunt."
Hurricane Idalia bringing "catastrophic" storm surge to Florida
The National Hurricane Center said Idalia was weakening but water levels could reach as high as 16 feet in some areas.
Hilary moves into Southern California after making landfall in Mexico
Hilary was downgraded a few hours before landfall to a tropical storm as rain from the storm started spreading in Southern California, the National Weather Service said.
Sen. Schumer calls on House to pass bill to stop flow of fentanyl into U.S.
Schumer says a new bipartisan defense bill imposes tough sanctions on China and Mexico for failing to crack down on synthetic opioid production. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Video shows "narco sub" with 7,000 pounds of cocaine chased off Mexico
"Narco subs," which are commonly used by traffickers in Central and South America, move low in the water to escape detection.
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MTA board approves $15 congestion pricing toll for most drivers
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NJ officers attended conference glorifying violence, comptroller's office says
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Teenager shot inside Manhattan smoke shop, police sources say
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Sean "Diddy" Combs denies accusations after new gang rape lawsuit
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MTA board approves $15 congestion pricing toll for most drivers
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Teenager shot inside Manhattan smoke shop, police sources say
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Queens residents want NYCHA to fix sinkhole at playground
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First Alert Weather: Cold morning, wind chills in 30s
Today will be cold with some clouds and possibly a stray flurry. Highs will be in the low 40s, and wind chills in the 30s.
First Alert Weather: Cold start, highs expected to hit mid-40s
We're in for a colder day with clouds returning this afternoon. Highs only in the mid 40s.
"Trouble in Toyland Report" reveals dangerous toys to avoid this season
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First Alert Weather: Mix of sun and clouds, before cold returns
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First Alert Forecast: Steady rain through Sunday PM
Overall, it's just a raw and rainy day. You'll definitely want an umbrella.
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NJ officers attended conference glorifying violence, comptroller's office says
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Princeton on high alert after possibly rabid raccoon attacks 2 people
The municipality of Princeton says two raccoon attacks were reported within hours of each other this week.
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Deptford police captures pig, Albert Einswine, after chase in New Sharon neighborhood
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Plainfield families survey damage from apartment building fire
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Photography by Suffolk County inmates on display at correctional facility
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MTA board approves $15 congestion pricing toll for most drivers
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Kevin McCarthy announces he will retire at the end of December
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Wildfire smoke reversing air quality improvements, researchers say
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Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
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Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
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Jonathan Majors' accuser Grace Jabbari testifies in assault trial
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Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in 2024
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Queens residents want NYCHA to fix sinkhole at playground
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Harlem boiler fix delayed by expanded repairs
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HPD installs new boiler for Harlem apartments after CBS New York report
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Exclusive: New 7-acre educational campus coming to Floyd Bennett Field
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Hamas hostages survived on "a piece of bread," cousin says
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Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
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Gunman killed at least 3 in UNLV shooting, officials say
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NYPD investigating shooting on Upper East Side
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CBS New York's Maurice DuBois reflects on "Hip Hop at 50: Born in the Bronx"
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Reports say Yankees close to deal with Padres for Juan Soto
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