Honoring Emily Warren Roebling, who helped build the Brooklyn Bridge
This Woman's History Month, we're remembering the woman who brought the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge across the finish line.
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More than 300 in custody after pro-Palestinian rally blocks tunnel, bridges
CBS New York spoke with demonstrators, who said they're willing to be arrested to make their voices heard.
The history of the Brooklyn Bridge: "An iconic piece of New York City and beyond"
When it was completed in 1883, it was hailed as an engineering marvel and called the eighth Wonder of the World.
Book gives inside view of the Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge has been an indelible part of the New York City skyline for 140 years. When it was completed in 1883, it was hailed as an engineering marvel and called the Eighth Wonder of the World. It also linked what were then two of America's largest cities -- New York and Brooklyn. The story of its construction is a drama in itself and now a new book, "Building the Brooklyn Bridge," gives readers an inside view of the 14-year construction process that has been largely out of sight, until now. Michelle Miller has the details.
Hundreds sit on Brooklyn Bridge in Breonna Taylor protest
Demonstrators are angry and exhausted over a grand jury's decision not to charge officers in Breonna Taylor's death.
Thousands march against hate in NYC
Thousands of people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday as part of an anti-hate rally amid a spate of hate crimes against the Jewish community. CBSN New York's Nina Kapur reports.
Thousands march across Brooklyn Bridge in anti-hate march
There were a series of anti-Semitic attacks in the New York area at the end of the year and on December 28, a man stabbed five people as they gathered at a rabbi's home north of New York City to celebrate Hanukkah.
Baby's body found floating in river near Brooklyn Bridge, police say
Approximately 8-month-old child was discovered Sunday by a family visiting New York City
NY cab driver's suicide is 6th in 6 months, union says
Abdul Saleh, 59, was found dead on Friday in his rented room in Brooklyn
New details on what may have led to deadly NYC helicopter crash
"As they were flying ... the front seat passenger turned sideways, slid across the double bench seat toward the pilot, leaned back, and extended his feet to take a photograph," report says
Man fatally shoots himself outside New York's City Hall
Police say man drove up to gate outside building, shot himself in head
The best of NY's popup photo festival
The fifth annual Photoville in 50 shipping containers and outdoor spaces showcases a diverse array of photography
Man who took selfie atop Brooklyn Bridge arrested
Police said the college student's actions were "irresponsible and illegal;" however the man said there was no one there to stop him
Student's selfie on Brooklyn Bridge railing prompts NYPD response
Tennessee college student says "there was nobody there to stop me from climbing" onto unauthorized area
A Brooklyn man has been charged in connection with the assault of two police officers during a protest Saturday night on the Brooklyn Bridge
A Brooklyn man has been charged in connection with the assault of two police officers during a protest Saturday night on the Brooklyn Bridge. The charges against Eric Linsker, 29, of Crown Heights, include assault in the second degree, rioting in the first degree, criminal possession of a weapon, resisting arrest and unlawful possession of marijuana.
The Russian tourist who climbed to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge is in court
The Russian tourist who climbed to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge is in court. Mayor De Blasio promises "a wholesale review" after the second security breach in just over a month.
NYPD commissioner Bill Bratton says they have a "very good idea of who was involved" in the case where a mysterious white flag was planted on top of the Brooklyn Bridge in July
NYPD commissioner Bill Bratton says they have a "very good idea of who was involved" in the case where a mysterious white flag was planted on top of the Brooklyn Bridge in July. Bratton joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts in his first network interview since the NYPD chokehold death case.
The NYPD has been involved in a number of big stories this year, from an officer apparently placing a man in a choke hold which resulted in his death to the mysterious white flags placed on top of the Brooklyn Bridge.
The NYPD has been involved in a number of big stories this year, from an officer apparently placing a man in a choke hold which resulted in his death to the mysterious white flags placed on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Commissioner Bill Bratton is in his second stint on top of the department, and he joins "CBS This Morning" for his first national TV interview since the chokehold case to discuss the challenge of keeping the Big Apple safe.
Safety on the Brooklyn Bridge was called into question Tuesday when two white flags appeared on the top of the structure's towers
Safety on the Brooklyn Bridge was called into question Tuesday when two white flags appeared on the top of the structure's towers. An NYPD investigation is ongoing. Michelle Miller reports.
Despite around-the-clock surveillance, 20-foot white flags appeared on the Brooklyn Bridge Tuesday
Despite around-the-clock surveillance, 20-foot white flags appeared on the Brooklyn Bridge Tuesday, embarrassing the NYPD and raising questions about the security of New York City's landmarks. Michelle Miller reports the latest security breach.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the July 22, 2014 edition
After a rocket fired from Gaza slammed into the neighborhood near the Ben Gurion airport, airlines rushed to get their planes out of harm's way. The FAA warned of a "potentially hazardous situation...created by the armed conflict in Israel and Gaza"; and, With new direct flights from Beijing to Boston, Chinese are flocking to destinations like Bar Harbor, Maine, which is seeing a boom in tourism.
Belle Harbor, Three Million Open Jobs, McCullough
In Belle Harbor, N.Y., the only force greater than the devastation of Hurricane Sandy is the determination of the community; Also, millions of jobs are waiting to be filled, but employers say they can't find qualified workers because of "the skills gap"; And, from Paris to the Brooklyn Bridge, author David McCullough shows how hard work and creativity shaped America's cultural landscape
How Paris shaped U.S. architecture
David McCullough says some of America's most famous 19th century architects first studied in Paris
From Paris to the Brooklyn Bridge, author David McCullough shows how hard work and creativity shaped America's cultural landscape
From Paris to the Brooklyn Bridge, author David McCullough shows how hard work and creativity shaped America's cultural landscape. Morley Safer reports.
Vance demands Russia, Ukraine strike peace deal, or U.S. will "walk away"
JD Vance says both Ukraine and Russia will "have to give up some of the territory they currently own" to end the war, or the U.S. will "walk away" from peace efforts.
Pope Francis lying in state for 3 days ahead of funeral at the Vatican
The Vatican says the pontiff's funeral will be on Saturday in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after he lies in state there.
FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
Treasury's Bessent sees "an opportunity for a big deal" with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
Cicada maps show where the insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announces he is not running for reelection
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
U.S. citizen DHS held 10 days has intellectual disabilities, family says
Jose Hermosillo, a U.S. citizen who was detained by DHS for 10 days and prosecuted for illegal entry into the U.S. has intellectual disabilities, his family claims.
Vance says it was "pretty crazy" that he met pope in his last 24 hours
Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday. Vance said he knew the pontiff was "very ill," but he "didn't realize how sick he was."
N.J. wildfire triggers state of emergency as evacuation orders lifted
New Jersey issued a state of emergency for Ocean County, where a wildfire is burning in Ocean and Lacey townships.
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Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announces he is not running for reelection
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
Treasury's Bessent sees "an opportunity for a big deal" with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
Dow soars more than 1,000 points amid relief rally
The stock market surged in early trade as investors cheered positive signals from Trump administration on trade and Fed Reserve.
Exploration of WWII shipwreck finds aircraft from legendary battle
A remotely-operated camera found surprising relics, including a plane that still had a bomb secured to it.
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FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
Treasury's Bessent sees "an opportunity for a big deal" with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
Dow soars more than 1,000 points amid relief rally
The stock market surged in early trade as investors cheered positive signals from Trump administration on trade and Fed Reserve.
Stocks poised to pad gains after Trump admin eases investor fears
Stock futures were pointing to a strong opening as investors took cheer from positive news on trade and the Federal Reserve.
EU hits Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in new fines
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
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U.S. citizen DHS held 10 days has intellectual disabilities, family says
Jose Hermosillo, a U.S. citizen who was detained by DHS for 10 days and prosecuted for illegal entry into the U.S. has intellectual disabilities, his family claims.
Vance says it was "pretty crazy" that he met Pope Francis in his last 24 hours
Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday. Vance said he knew the pontiff was "very ill," but he "didn't realize how sick he was."
What Trump can learn from state efforts to expand IVF access
State-level efforts to regulate fertility coverage reveal the gauntlet of budgetary and political hurdles such initiatives face.
Democrats visit Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk in ICE detention
Democratic members of Congress demanded their immediate release.
Elon Musk says his DOGE work will "drop significantly" in May
Elon Musk told Tesla investors that he plans to scale back his time at the Department of Government Efficiency.
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What Trump can learn from state efforts to expand IVF access
State-level efforts to regulate fertility coverage reveal the gauntlet of budgetary and political hurdles such initiatives face.
NIH director pushes back timeline for RFK Jr.'s autism answers
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said "it's hard to guarantee when science will make an advance."
FDA stops short of synthetic food dye ban, calls on industry to stop use
Federal health officials want companies to swap out certain food dyes with natural alternatives.
Dietitians react to the "people kibble" trend of meal prepping
Ever struggled with planning nutritious meals? A TikTok user has shared his viral solution that others online have dubbed "people kibble."
Tina Knowles on Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis
Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis and how her daughters Beyoncé and Solange, niece Angie Beyincé, and bonus daughter Kelly Rowland have supported her throughout the process.
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Shark attack victim's remains found in waters off popular beach
Israeli media identified the victim as Barak Tzach, a man in his 40s and a father of four.
Vance demands Russia, Ukraine strike peace deal, or U.S. will "walk away"
JD Vance says both Ukraine and Russia will "have to give up some of the territory they currently own" to end the war, or the U.S. will "walk away" from peace efforts.
EU hits Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in new fines
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
Inmate named John Kennedy makes daring escape from prison
A 22-year-old inmate named for the late John F. Kennedy escaped from Peru's most crowded prison, and video of the jailbreak has gone viral.
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Tina Knowles talks styling Destiny's Child
Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, is opening up about her life in her book, "Matriarch." She styled Destiny's Child when the group started out and spoke about how the record label complained about the group's look.
How "Conclave" compares to electing new pope
Roman Catholic cardinals are gathering to decide when to hold the conclave to elect a new pope following Pope Francis' death on Monday. It has sparked renewed interest in the movie "Conclave," which is about the process and came out last year. CBS News' Carter Evans looks at what the movie got right and wrong about the process.
Tina Knowles opens up about motherhood, divorce and Destiny's Child
Tina Knowles, mother of superstars Beyoncé and Solange, spoke with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her new memoir, "Matriarch."
Oprah Winfrey selects Tina Knowles' "Matriarch" for latest book club pick
Oprah Winfrey has named "Matriarch" by Tina Knowles as her latest book club selection. The memoir shares Knowles' personal journey from growing up in segregated Texas to raising music icons Beyoncé and Solange.
Behind the scenes of "Climbing in Heels"
Agent turned producer Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas joins us to discuss her debut novel "Climbing in Heels," a story set in the 1980s about three women navigating the cutthroat world of Hollywood representation. The book, already being developed into a TV series, was inspired by her real-life experiences and encouraged by her producing partner, Jennifer Lopez.
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EU hits Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in new fines
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
Could a federal judge break up Google? Here's what to know.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
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.
Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Scientist on reviving extinct dire wolves
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
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Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
Cicada maps show where the insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
Reporter's Notebook: Earth Day perspective
If Earth's entire 4.5 billion-year history was squeezed into a single, 24-hour day, when would modern humans arrive? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders the meaning of Earth Day.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
New moves in Karen Read's second trial
Prosecutors in Karen Read's second trial for the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe used her own words against her during opening statements. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
Alabama inmate wants his execution to go forward: "I am guilty"
James Osgood was condemned to die for the 2010 killing of Tracy Lynn Brown. He is one of only a small number of inmates on U.S. death rows to abandon their legal challenges.
Inmate named John Kennedy makes daring escape from prison
A 22-year-old inmate named for the late John F. Kennedy escaped from Peru's most crowded prison, and video of the jailbreak has gone viral.
Details on Lori Vallow Daybell conviction
An Arizona jury on Tuesday convicted Lori Vallow Daybell of conspiring to murder her estranged husband in 2019. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Jessica Levinson have more details.
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NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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World gathers in Rome for Pope Francis
The Vatican is celebrating Pope Francis' life by honoring his humility and simplicity as he lies in state inside St. Peter's Basilica. Many world leaders will attend his funeral on Saturday. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell has the latest. Also, a Minnesota couple who received a marriage blessing from Pope Francis, Mary and Benjamin Moritz, remember their encounter with the pontiff.
New moves in Karen Read's second trial
Prosecutors in Karen Read's second trial for the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe used her own words against her during opening statements. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
Why Elon Musk is stepping back from DOGE
Elon Musk announced his plans to step back from the Department of Government Efficiency that has been aiding the Trump administration's efforts to cut federal spending. This comes as Tesla's profits and sales drop. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
A look at hidden nuclear waste
Skyler Henry reports from St. Louis, where CBS News Confirmed discovered nuclear waste buried under homes and backyards, leaving residents demanding answers.
Trump's funding freeze raises new questions
Harvard and more than 100 schools issued a joint letter condemning what they call political interference in education. Harvard is now suing the Trump administration after it froze over $2 billion in funding tied to Title VI violations. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi explains what the law means and what's at stake.