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.
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Thursday night.
Christian Walker had three hits and Jeremy Peña added a solo shot to power the Astros to a 5-1 victory over the Yankees on Thursday night.
The new book "They Shall Not See the Dawn" by Charles Lachman is about a U.S. Army unit's manhunt for the most wanted Nazis of World War II.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
Some families in Queens are desperate for answers as rescue teams continue to search for hundreds of people missing along the Nepal-China border.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients. For the first time ever, it was implanted in an adult born with a congenital heart defect.
Some people living in Queens have faced flooding several times this summer.
Two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport left work early on the night of a deadly runway collision in March, a source familiar with the situation told CBS News.
Two men convicted of staging crashes on New York City highways to get fraudulent insurance payouts have been sentenced.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
Lightning may have started a church fire in Bergen County, New Jersey, on Thursday morning, neighbors say.
Heavy rains brought more flooding to New Jersey on Thursday, which has endured repeated damaging floods so far this summer.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients. For the first time ever, it was implanted in an adult born with a congenital heart defect.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he will comply with New York's new law restricting police cooperation with ICE, but first, he blasted the governor. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients. For the first time ever, it was implanted in an adult born with a congenital heart defect.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Thursday night.
Christian Walker had three hits and Jeremy Peña added a solo shot to power the Astros to a 5-1 victory over the Yankees on Thursday night.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Former Mets player José "Candelita" Iglesias made his Broadway debut in the musical "Buena Vista Social Club" on Thursday night.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 27 at 11 p.m.
There are new questions about staffing inside the control tower on the night of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport that killed two people in March. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
New Yorkers are offering support and prayers for the missing in Nepal. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Heavy rains brought more flooding to New Jersey on Thursday, which has endured repeated damaging floods this summer. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
