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Luigi Mangione graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's and master's in computer science in 2020, a Penn spokesperson confirmed.
Liz Magill came under fire this week after a hearing in Congress where university presidents were asked about antisemitism on college campuses.
Colleges and universities have been criticized for their handling of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
In September 2022, after drinking "Charged Lemonade," 21-year-old Sarah Katz experienced cardiac arrest while at a restaurant with friends and died after being transported to the hospital and suffering a second arrest, according to the lawsuit.
Scientists have genetically engineered white blood cells to make them immune to the AIDS virus. Researchers say it seems safe and promising.
Researchers at UPenn's Perelman School of Medicine imaged the brains of 949 adolescents and young adults. They found women seem to have stronger links between reasoning and intuition, while men have stronger links between perception and action.
"I have not done anything wrong," she said in her opening statement before invoking her 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination.
It's that time again, time to use a lie detector on the people running the country.
We couldn't let today's news about the FAA furloughs soon coming to an end go by without some fact checking on some things we've heard.
Today we're focusing on background checks for gun buyers. Are they really in a government registry? If not, would a government registry be created? If not, why not?
"For the first time in the history of the world, more people will die from over-eating than under-eating this year," Bloomberg said. Was the mayor telling truth or serving up a whopper?
With the the renewed debate over gun control in the wake of the Newtown massacre, we're continuing to look at the rhetoric.
Airport control towers closing, teachers laid off, and meat going bad or uninspected. These are the claims, some exaggerated, from both sides about these automatic spending cuts starting Friday with the sequester.
That's the hashtag being used by some Republicans, including the House Speaker John Boehner, to blame President Barack Obama for the automatic federal cuts that are a week away.
"We did a lot of fact checking, but actually we wound up writing about very little," factcheck.org's Eugene Kieley told WCBS 880's Wayne Cabot.
Today's claim to check is from newly sworn-in junior Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy.
Today, our Wayne Cabot spoke with factcheck.org's Rob Farley, who has been weighing rhetoric versus reality when it comes to guns in the wake of the Newtown massacre.
Factcheck.org's Rob Farley told WCBS 880's Wayne Cabot that "both sides" are doing the deceiving.
WCBS 880's Wayne Cabot asked factcheck.org researcher Eugene Kiley if it's really possible, as Democrats prefer, to balance the books without cutting the big three entitlements - Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
For many men, thinning hair causes anxiety and low self-esteem, but now, incredible new research about baldness that could stop the insecurity and boost your confidence at work and at home.
Fox News Channel has reported that, "Lockheed-Martin saying that they will not issue layoff warnings before the November election."
Both men got things wrong. So Brooks Jackson of factcheck.org checked in to go over the claims and set the record straight.
The post-debate headline from factcheck.org was "Obama And Romney Continue False, Misleading Attacks In Second Debate."
There's a lot of ground to cover from Thursday night's debate at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky between Mitt Romney's running mate - Rep. Paul Ryan - and Vice President Joe Biden.
Usually, we present this segment on Fridays, but this week, we're presenting it one day earlier to strike while the iron is hot after last night's first debate between former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama.
It's a trashy triumph for New York City leaders in their war on rats. There have been fewer complaints about rats to 311, which appears to show trash container efforts are working.
A New York City police officer and mother of three died after undergoing surgery in the Dominican Republic.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
A retired NYPD officer is facing two felony charges after allegedly killing a dog that belonged to a homeless man.
It's a trashy triumph for New York City leaders in their war on rats. There have been fewer complaints about rats to 311, which appears to show trash container efforts are working.
A New York City police officer and mother of three died after undergoing surgery in the Dominican Republic.
A retired NYPD officer is facing two felony charges after allegedly killing a dog that belonged to a homeless man.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
James Lackard, the husband of the former Mount Vernon police official who has been accused of attempted murder, was arraigned Thursday morning.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
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.
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.
Recent salmonella and cyclosporiasis cases across the country are sparking concerns about foodborne illnesses. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Subway changes begin Friday for riders on New York City's L, N, R and W lines.
At least four people were hurt when part of the ceiling collapsed at a Queens supermarket Thursday.
Some Bronx residents were reunited with their beloved pets Thursday, one day after a deadly apartment building fire displaced dozens. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Cannabis products can now be sold at local farmers markets in New York.
