9/4/19: Red and Blue
Tracking the latest on Hurricane Dorian; Activists launch bus tour to rally women voters
Andrew Yang
Confusion over NYC mayoral primary
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.
Early results in NYC mayoral primary
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.
Eric Adams leads early NYC primary results
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.
NYC votes in heated mayoral primary
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.
Unusual alliance emerges in final weekend before NYC mayoral primary
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.
Final push ahead of NYC mayoral primary elections
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.
Analyzing NYC's Democratic mayoral race
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.
Democrats debate in NYC mayor's race
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.
Democratic candidates for NYC mayor spar in feisty final debate
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.
Recap: 5 NYC Democratic mayoral candidates debate
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.
NYC mayoral candidates on Eric Adams report
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.
Analyzing the NYC mayoral race
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.
Eric Adams talks NYC mayoral primary
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.
New front-runner in NYC mayoral primary race
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.
NYC Democratic mayoral candidates meet in person in fiery debate
The debate centered on crime and the candidates delved into more personal attacks.
First major test for ranked-choice voting in NYC
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.
NYC mayoral candidates hold first debate
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.
NYC mayoral hopefuls on gun violence
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.
Yang leading polls in NYC mayor's 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.
Andrew Yang says Cuomo should "step aside," but would accept his endorsement
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 on "The Takeout"
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang talks about robotics, artificial intelligence and the changing workforce in America on this week's edition of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Andrew Yang tests positive for COVID-19
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.
Andrew Yang tests positive for COVID-19
Yang, who is running to become the mayor of New York City, said he's experiencing "mild symptoms" but is "otherwise feeling well."
Andrew Yang on New York City's post-COVID comeback
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang recently announced his bid to become mayor of New York City. Yang joins CBSN's Lana Zak to share his vision for the city, and how he believes he can "speed up" its post-COVID comeback.
Justice Department releases initial trove of Epstein files under new law
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
Motive sought after suspect in Brown shooting, MIT professor's murder found dead
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
Over 500 pages in Epstein files were entirely blacked out, CBS News finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents are fully redacted.
Greg Biffle's wife texted "we're in trouble" before crash, her mother says
Cathy Grossu, the mother-in-law of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, said she had seen the family a day before the fatal crash.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
U.S.
More U.S.
Stefanik drops out of New York governor's race after Trump stays neutral
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
Anthony Joshua defeats Jake Paul by knockout
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their much-anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami late Friday night.
Third inmate who escaped from southern Louisiana jail captured, officials say
The three men had escaped the jail by removing concrete blocks from an upper wall area, and then used sheets and other materials to scale an exterior wall.
Over 500 pages in Epstein files were entirely blacked out, CBS News finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents are fully redacted.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Trump reaches deal with 9 major drugmakers to lower prices
Nine drug manufacturers will offer their drugs to Medicaid recipients at most-favored-nation discounts in exchange for tariff exemptions.
Judge in nursing home bankruptcy case gives families fresh hope
A bankruptcy judge blocked an attempt by a nursing home chain's primary investor to shield himself from settlement payments and liability in lawsuits over allegations of poor care.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Politics
More Politics
Stefanik drops out of New York governor's race after Trump stays neutral
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
Over 500 pages in Epstein files were entirely blacked out, CBS News finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents are fully redacted.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
World
More World
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
3 killed in knife attack in Taiwan, suspect falls to his death from store
Police said the suspect was declared dead at a hospital after jumping from the building's sixth floor, the Central News Agency reported.
Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects
Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.
Australia announces gun buyback plan just days after Bondi Beach attack
Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to "get guns off our streets," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
Kiefer Sutherland recalls "extraordinary" day on set with Rob Reiner
Kiefer Sutherland recalls Rob Reiner's reaction to filming Jack Nicholson's famous scene in "A Few Good Men."
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Technology
More Technology
Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend
People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.
TikTok nears deal to avoid U.S. ban
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors in America, a source familiar with the deal tells CBS News. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Science
More Science
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Crime
More Crime
Crime
Epstein survivor on partial files release
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
New photos in initial trove of Epstein files
The Justice Department on Friday released a batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Erica Brown and Katrina Kaufman report.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Search for motive in Brown and MIT shootings
The manhunt for the suspect in Saturday's deadly shooting at Brown University is finally over. Police discovered 48-year-old Claudio Manuel Neves Valente dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday night. CBS News' Anna Schecter explains what led to the discovery.
New Epstein files: What we've learned so far
The Department of Justice has released hundreds of thousands of files related to the criminal prosecutions of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Space
More Space
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Epstein survivor on partial files release
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
Trump holding North Carolina rally on economy
President Trump is holding a rally in North Carolina on Friday as he works to turn around public opinion on the economy. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Doctor joins Secret Santa to surprise strangers
As you've no doubt heard, Santa Claus is coming to town. In fact, he's already been to Baltimore. Steve Hartman met him "On the Road."
Trump announces deals to lower drug prices
President Trump announced new agreements on Friday with nine pharmaceutical companies aimed at making certain prescription drugs cheaper. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the details.