
Andrew Yang announces new political party with centrists
The new party is so far is made up of former Republicans, Democrats and independents.
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The new party is so far is made up of former Republicans, Democrats and independents.
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang says the current two-party political system is driving polarization. Yang joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Yang said the process has created incentives for catering to the most partisan constituents instead of the majority.
New York City election officials retracted their report of unofficial results in the mayoral primary after discovering a "discrepancy" in the vote count on Tuesday. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster, who covers special elections and midterms, joined CBSN to discuss what this means for the race and what comes next.
New Yorkers cast their ballots in the city's primary elections yesterday. In the Democratic primary race for mayor, Eric Adams held the early lead in ranked-choice voting, but final results are likely to take weeks. The City reporter Rachel Holliday Smith joined CBSN to discuss where things stand and what happens next.
Eric Adams seems to be leading the race so far following Tuesday's Democratic primary election for New York City's next mayor. Andrew Yang, once considered a frontrunner, announced that he was conceding. But it could still be weeks before the winner is determined due to absentee ballots and ranked-choice voting. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Crime and policing are the top issues as New York City voters choose a new mayor. Whoever wins the Democratic primary is all but assured to win the general election, but with so many candidates and a brand new ranked-choice voting system, the results may take a while. Ed O'Keefe explains.
Yang and Garcia campaign together, marking the first time a the top-tier candidate publicly laid out a strategy for supporters for how to use New York City's ranked-choice voting system.
New York City voters will have one more chance on Tuesday to cast their vote in the city's contentious mayoral primary election. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest.
Tuesday is primary day in the race for New York City's next mayor. The fiercely contested Democratic primary comes amid unprecedented public health, economic and safety concerns, and it's also the first time New York City voters are able to pick mayoral candidates in order of preference thanks to ranked choice voting. Rachel Holliday Smith, a reporter for The City, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
The eight leading Democratic candidates in New York City's mayoral primary took the debate stage for the final time. The conversation centered on crime, policing, homelessness, housing and mental health. CBS New York's senior political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the candidates' last pitch to voters, and CBS News' Adam Brewster joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what to expect as the primary race enters its final week.
The final debate, which took place in the iconic NYC studio that's home to "Saturday Night Live," covered topics such as policing, mental health and homelessness.
Five of the leading Democratic candidates for mayor — Scott Stringer, Kathryn Garcia, Andrew Yang, Maya Wiley and Eric Adams — met Thursday in the final debate before early voting starts. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's Lana Zak with a look at the major themes of the night.
Five of the leading Democratic candidates in the New York City mayoral race met for the third debate Thursday night. Frontrunner Eric Adams had said earlier this week that he wouldn't participate, but reversed course, despite a recent report that raised questions about where he lived. "This is silly. I live in Bed-Stuy, I am a Brooklynite," Adams said in response to the report. Watch their remarks.
There's less than a week before early voting starts in the primaries for New York City mayor. According to a recent poll, 22% of likely Democratic voters said they would choose Eric Adams as their first choice in the primary. Andrew Yang, Kathryn Garcia and Scott Stringer, ranked second, third and fourth in the poll respectively. Rachel Holliday Smith, a reporter for The City, joins CBSN Elaine Quijano with her analysis.
New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams has opted not to appear in this week's Democratic primary debate, the final one before early voting begins. He joins CBSN's Tom Hanson to discuss that plus his current edge in the polls and his vision for leading the city.
The debate centered on crime and the candidates delved into more personal attacks.
The latest polling in the Democratic primary for the New York City mayor's race shows a new front-runner: Kathryn Garcia, the city's former sanitation commissioner. Alyssa Katz of The City spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about why Garcia and two other moderates are leading the race in one of the country's most progressive cities.
New York City's June mayoral primary will serve as the first major test for a newly implemented voting system known as ranked-choice voting. This system allows voters to rank up to five candidates in order of preference on their ballots. A candidate needs more than 50% of the vote to win. While ranked-choice voting has already been used in some smaller, special election races for city council in New York, this will be the first time it is being implemented in a citywide election. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
New York City's eight leading Democratic candidates for mayor will debate each another tonight for the first time. Andrew Yang has been leading in the polls, but Kathryn Garcia received The New York Times' coveted endorsement. Alyssa Katz of the online news site The City spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the state of the race.
Eric Adams and Andrew Yang, the two leading Democratic candidates in the race to become New York City's next mayor, say the rise in shootings means there needs to be more support for the city's police department. Elizabeth Kim of Gothamist spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the latest on the race.
In two months, Democratic voters in New York City will head to the polls and likely pick the city's next mayor. New York Times Metro political reporter Jeffery Mays spoke with Caitlin Huey-Burns on CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the state of the race.
Yang, who is running for mayor, tells CBS News he believes New York state has a "better chance" of serving its citizens without embattled Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Andrew Yang, who is running for mayor of New York City, has tested positive for the coronavirus, his campaign said Tuesday. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
Yang, who is running to become the mayor of New York City, said he's experiencing "mild symptoms" but is "otherwise feeling well."
The FBI affidavit, used to justify the Aug. 8 search on Mar-a-Lago, would likely have key details of the government's investigation into the former president.
Giuliani is scheduled to appear before the special grand jury in Fulton County on Wednesday.
The charges were filed as federal officials warn of increased threats against law enforcement as a result of the search.
They've written to the attorney general, FBI director, White House chief of staff and others.
The congresswoman made the comments during an on-the-record interview with the New York Times Editorial Board.
Methotrexate is often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and cancer. But it can also be used to terminate nonviable pregnancies.
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus called the drop in migrant arrests a "positive trend," but acknowledged that they "remain high."
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
After more than 200,000 votes, Fiona the Hippo's little brother finally has a name.
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
The charges were filed as federal officials warn of increased threats against law enforcement as a result of the search.
The 33-year-old rapper faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus called the drop in migrant arrests a "positive trend," but acknowledged that they "remain high."
From California to Maine, some Americans are getting financial help in the face of higher food and gas prices.
"This is just like the 40 acres and a mule," one farmer said. "You get promises, but you never actually get it."
The bill passed the House and Senate along party lines last week
Pharmaceutical company chief said he is taking the company's own Paxlovid pill and isolating while he recovers.
His new startup has scored a huge investment from Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.
The charges were filed as federal officials warn of increased threats against law enforcement as a result of the search.
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus called the drop in migrant arrests a "positive trend," but acknowledged that they "remain high."
Former national security adviser John Bolton said his old boss' handling of sensitive documents "worried" him.
"This is just like the 40 acres and a mule," one farmer said. "You get promises, but you never actually get it."
The FBI affidavit, used to justify the Aug. 8 search on Mar-a-Lago, would likely have key details of the government's investigation into the former president.
Methotrexate is often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and cancer. But it can also be used to terminate nonviable pregnancies.
The battle over abortion rights is complicating access to an essential medication used by many for arthritis, lupus and cancer. Janet Shamlian has more on how some pharmacies are restricting access to methotrexate.
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
Pharmaceutical company chief said he is taking the company's own Paxlovid pill and isolating while he recovers.
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus called the drop in migrant arrests a "positive trend," but acknowledged that they "remain high."
Milloz and an unidentified female died during mountaineering practice on the Aiguille du Peigne, the French Mountain and Climbing Federation said.
Violence has erupted with accusations of election-rigging since William Ruto was declared Kenya's president, after a close race.
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
China has announced more military drills around Taiwan as the island's president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation.
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
The 33-year-old rapper faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.
"I spiral when I read things about me online, and ultimately it's very detrimental to my mental state," the "Spider-Man" star admitted.
Griggs, who was known for her roles in "One Life to Live" and "Another World," was battling cancer.
The R&B star revisits where she got her start, and talks about dreams coming true.
About 36% admitted they spend too much time on social media and 54% say it would be somewhat hard to give it up.
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share tracking devices and apps that can help people find lost things. He discusses trackers that can find a parked car or glasses as well as a smart lock to help keep track of keys and even pets.
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Programmable thermostats and smart lights can help consumers' lower energy bills.
The U.S. Labor Department has released its latest Consumer Price Index for July 2022. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what this means for prices and the economy.
Climate change has already doubled the likelihood of catastrophic flooding in the state, researchers found, and without a limit on greenhouse gas emissions, it'll only get worse.
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Researchers project that more than 100 million people will soon live in regions where the heat index reaches 125 degrees.
News of the faster rotation led to misleading posts on social media about the significance of the measurement, leading some to express concern about its implications.
Men find 88 distinct prints left by a mixture of adults and children on what is now the Utah Test and Training Range.
The 33-year-old rapper faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.
Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng are charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's death.
Authorities say they recovered the bale about 50 miles from shore after someone reported seeing it in Key West's Coconut Mallory Marina.
The accident, which occurred Sunday morning at a Hardee's in the city of Wilson, is under investigation, according to police.
No other suspects in Ira Yarmolenko's murder have been identified.
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
Scientists suspect the tangled object is likely pieces of shredded Dacron netting from the Perseverance itself.
"Dueling gravitational forces will trigger bursts of intense stellar formation and wildly distort their once-majestic structures," researchers said.
All over the globe, the Sturgeon moon gave viewers one last supermoon before 2023.
Etienne Klein apologized for misleading some Twitter followers with his "scientist's joke."
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
CDC data reveals which U.S. state has the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.
Lawyers for Rudy Giuliani say he's a target in Georgia's investigation into alleged election interference by former President Donald Trump and his associates. CBS News reporter Graham Kates breaks down what this means for the former mayor of New York City.
We look at how the new national mental health hotline number 988, could help save lives in more ways than one. And we visit a New Jersey town with a potential solution to make recycling easier. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have issued a joint bulletin warning of increased threats to law enforcement officials. The memo comes after the FBI executed a search warrant at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. The agencies say the threats are happening mainly online on social media sites, web forums and image boards. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins Lana Zak on CBS News to discuss.
Lawmakers are demanding the Justice Department reveal more information about the documents found in the Mar-a-Lago search. CBS News' congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane joined Tony Dokoupil and Tanya Rivero to discuss.
The Justice Department says it opposes unsealing the affidavit that supported the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago, arguing that it will harm the ongoing criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump. This comes as House Republicans are demanding the Biden administration preserve all documents related to the search. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.