Parents of teen found dead on island don't believe he chose to stay behind
Christine and Elmore Wonsley said they don't believe their son would've stayed on the island when his friends left by boat.
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Christine and Elmore Wonsley said they don't believe their son would've stayed on the island when his friends left by boat.
The parents of a Mississippi teen are demanding answers following his death. They met with Rev. Al Sharpton in Harlem on Friday, calling for more transparency.
Nolan Wells was found dead after he didn't return from a boat trip with friends on July 4. His parents appeared on CBS Mornings, pleading for answers to what happened.
A New York-based nonprofit is on the ground in Mississippi to help relocate hundreds of dogs before a winter storm hits this weekend.
CBS News projected that Ohio Issue 1 will pass, enshrining the right to abortion in the state's constitution.
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will include locations at three sites in Mississippi and Illinois, CBS News has learned.
In case you missed it, sea levels are rising and local groups are working to provide Ukrainian women soldiers with uniforms that fit.
At least 26 people are dead as search and recovery efforts continue.
A string of deadly storms swept across the Southeast, causing catastrophic damage.
Devastating tornadoes tore through parts of the South on Friday. One twister that hit Mississippi caused widespread damage and left dozens dead. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Tornadoes swept through Alabama and Mississippi on Friday, killing at least 26 people and leaving a trail of destruction. Cristian Benavides reports for CBS2.
A string of deadly storms swept across the Southeast on Friday night, killing at least 24 people in Mississippi and leaving a trail of destruction. Officials continue to search for survivors. Omar Villafranca reports.
A man is facing charges after police say he stole a small plane in Mississippi and threatened to crash it into a Walmart. Elise Preston reports for CBS2.
Police say a man in Mississippi stole a small plane and threatened to crash it into a Walmart. As CBS2's Jessica Moore reports, he ended up landing safely but not before prompting evacuations and leaving people on edge.
Some are calling this the most significant abortion case since Roe vs. Wade.
CBS Sports' Rick Neuheisel breaks down LSU vs. #12 Mississippi and other key college football matchups.
Gov. Phil Murphy has ordered the Mississippi state flag removed from a display that includes each of the 50 state flags and overlooks the Statue of Liberty.
The storm hit the state with maximum sustained winds near 85 mph (140 kph) but weakened later to a tropical storm as it moved inland, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
The shootings took place at three homes Saturday night about 70 miles south of Jackson, Mississippi.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is one of several mayors from around the country who have forming the new group "Mayors Against Discrimination."
Guide to five of the most important cities to visit in the South for music lovers
Curtis Banks, 26, told a reporter he was not involved in the killings of the two officers in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
October is the best month for college football, and it is getting started on the right foot this weekend. The first weekend in October will serve up six games between top 25 teams, which will be a nice breath of fresh air after the last few weeks.
Wednesday marked 50 years since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. New York City Freedom Rider Lewis Zuchman is looking back.
Outrage has erupted at a Mississippi KFC restaurant, after a 3-year-old girl and her grandmother said they were kicked out of because of how the girl looks.
A street renaming was held Saturday in the Bronx to honor Det. Didarul Islam, the NYPD officer who was killed in the July 2025 Midtown office shooting.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal authorities Saturday in Miami.
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran Saturday evening at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. service members.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 33rd home run, fellow All-Star Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in five strong innings to lead the Phillies past the Mets.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
A street renaming was held Saturday in the Bronx to honor Det. Didarul Islam, the NYPD officer who was killed in the July 2025 Midtown office shooting.
A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of New York and New Jersey on Saturday as severe storms sweep through the Tri-State Area.
A toddler fell from a window at a Bronx apartment building Friday evening.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Friday marked 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris.
A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of New York and New Jersey on Saturday as severe storms sweep through the Tri-State Area.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of New York and New Jersey on Saturday as severe storms sweep through the Tri-State Area.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to attend Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, his office says.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
A memorial service was held on Long Island on Friday night for victims of TWA Flight 800, marking 30 years since the deadly crash. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A large gun and drug bust in Nassau County led to six arrests.
Friday marks 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday marked 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
The "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.
New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 33rd home run, fellow All-Star Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in five strong innings to lead the Phillies past the Mets.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
Saturday's Yankees-Dodgers game has been rescheduled due to potentially severe thunderstorms in the forecast.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Gerrit Cole's 103rd and final pitch, lifting the Dodgers over the Yankees 2-1 on Friday night.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
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CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 18 at 10 p.m.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 18 at 9 p.m.
A street renaming was held Saturday in the Bronx to honor Det. Didarul Islam, the NYPD officer who was killed in the July 2025 Midtown office shooting. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 18 at 8 p.m.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 18 at 7:30 p.m.
