Texas school tragedy shocks the nation
The nation is in mourning after the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade. Texas authorities say a gunman killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Uvalde.
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The nation is in mourning after the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade. Texas authorities say a gunman killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Uvalde.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr also had pointed words on the incident. CBS2's Maurice Dubois reports.
The Associated Press is reporting the death toll is now up to 19 children and two adults. CBS2's Dick Brennan has the story.
President Biden spoke Tuesday night and called out Congress to finally get something done on gun control. CBS2's Dick Brennan has the latest on the investigation.
At least 18 children and one adult were killed by an 18-year-old gunman on Tuesday.
The gunfire broke out at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
It happened in the town of Uvalde, which is about 85 miles west of San Antonio. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
A gunman killed 14 students and a teacher in a shooting at an elementary school in Texas. The gunman also died.
Police said none of the injures were considered life-threatening.
She said Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker sounded "unfaltering" and praised him for being "calm and heroic."
The FBI was criticized Saturday for saying the hostage taking of three congregants and Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker was "not related" to the Jewish community.
"It was terrifying. It was overwhelming, and we are still processing. It has been a lot. It is completely overwhelming," said Rabbi Charlie Cytron Walker.
Saturday morning as Sabbath services were underway at the Beth Israel Congregation in Colleyville, Texas, outside of Dallas, prayers were interrupted by a gunman who took four people hostage, including the rabbi.
The FBI identified the suspect as 44-year-old Malik Faisal Akram, who authorities said died, but all four hostages made it out alive.
Although no threats have been received, the NYPD has deployed the critical response command team to several Jewish houses of worship in the city.
A hostage situation at a synagogue in Texas on Saturday ended after nearly 11 hours when law enforcement safely rescued all four hostages.
Travis Scott's spokesperson and former Baltimore mayor, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, told "CBS Mornings" on Friday that the idea that Scott could have halted the Astroworld music festival is "ludicrous."
At least three lawsuits have been filed on behalf of people who say they were injured at the Houston music festival where at least eight people were killed.
Judge Robert L. Pitman granted a motion brought by the Department of Justice seeking a temporary restraining order as the constitutionality of the law is further litigated in the courts.
The "all clear" has been given at Timberview High School in Arlington after an active shooter situation Wednesday morning.
Leaders joined the governor Monday at the monument to women's rights pioneers in Central Park.
The strict new law bans abortions after about six weeks or pregnancy and makes no exceptions for victims of rape, sexual abuse or incest.
Dozens of puppies and older dogs were rescued from overwhelmed shelters in Louisiana and Texas, which filled up with animals that displaced families could no longer care for.
Billionaire Jeff Bezos completes Blue Origin space flight on the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
A shooting in downtown Austin, Texas overnight left 14 people hurt — two of whom remained in critical condition on Saturday, police said. No deaths have been reported.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
The Cincinnati Bengals acquired Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in next week's NFL draft, sources say.
A child and three other people were shot in Paterson, New Jersey, on Saturday, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS News New York.
A massive drag racing street takeover in Maspeth, Queens, early Saturday morning has prompted an NYPD investigation.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
A massive drag racing street takeover in Maspeth, Queens, early Saturday morning has prompted an NYPD investigation.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
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A child and three other people were shot in Paterson, New Jersey, on Saturday, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS News New York.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Thousands of runners took part in the 2026 Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday.
A fatal fire in Union City, New Jersey, is being investigated for arson after it killed a 74-year-old woman and displaced 22 others, officials said.
The Invasive Species Management Act outlaws the sale and spread of species, like the Bradford pear, Japanese barberry and running bamboo, in the Garden State.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
The Cincinnati Bengals acquired Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in next week's NFL draft, sources say.
Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
The Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
The Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 victory on Saturday.
Prince Owusu scored on a penalty kick and added three assists to spark CF Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the Red Bulls on Saturday.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
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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Morris Pearl, the former managing director of BlackRock, is now chairman of the nonpartisan Patriotic Millionaires, a group of rich people who believe they should pay more taxes.
Julie Menin is the first Jewish speaker of the New York City Council. In her first 100 days, she's presided over an activist body that has introduced a record 1,200 bills.
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