NYPD officer says Brooklyn Bridge rescue happened on 3rd day with elite unit
Cristian Yepes was on his first week with the NYPD's elite Emergency Service Unit when he helped rescue a woman on the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Cristian Yepes was on his first week with the NYPD's elite Emergency Service Unit when he helped rescue a woman on the Brooklyn Bridge.
Officer Cristian Yepes helped to save a woman's life on the Brooklyn Bridge last week. It was only his third day on the job with the NYPD Emergency Service Unit. Anna Schecter reports.
NTSB investigates after Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge; Parents of freed U.S.-Israel hostage speak on ordeal.
The NTSB says it is still waiting for permission from Mexican authorities to board the naval ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend, killing two sailors. Investigators say whatever went wrong happened within the span of five minutes, between the time the ship pulled away from a dock and hit the bridge.
The NTSB is still waiting for the Mexican government's permission to access the ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.
The National Transportation Safety Board says its preliminary report on Saturday's Brooklyn Bridge ship crash will be available in about 30 days. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest on the investigation.
Officials from the National Transportation Safety Board gave an update Monday on this weekend's deadly collision between a Mexican navy ship and the Brooklyn Bridge.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating how a Mexican navy training ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, reportedly killing at least two people. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on what may have happened.
New York City and federal officials have begun their investigation into why a Mexican tall ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two people.
Two people died and more than a dozen were hurt when a Mexican navy ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday in New York City, officials said.
A Mexican navy training ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, injuring several people aboard. New York officials briefed reporters on the incident.
A Mexican navy ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday in New York City. Multiple injuries have been reported.
This Woman's History Month, we're remembering the woman who brought the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge across the finish line.
CBS New York spoke with demonstrators, who said they're willing to be arrested to make their voices heard.
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
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.
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.
When it was completed in 1883, it was hailed as an engineering marvel and called the eighth Wonder of the World.
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. 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. 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. 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. An NYPD investigation is ongoing. Michelle Miller reports.
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.
Demonstrators are angry and exhausted over a grand jury's decision not to charge officers in Breonna Taylor's death.
Lured by promises of payment and a desire to help other families, surrogates discover they have few protections from practices that cast a "dark shadow" over the industry.
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
Watch the season premiere of 60 Minutes on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+.
In the early days of the war against Iran, the U.S. fired off thousands of long-range, precision-guided missiles. Now, with a depleted arsenal, the Pentagon seeks to replenish its stockpiles, an effort that will cost billions and take years.
The juror, who has not been identified, was charged with one count of domestic violence in 2021. The charge was dismissed.
Price concerns boost Democrats, and MAGA Republicans are motivated. Both parties are seen negatively, according to CBS News' latest polling.
Civilians were killed and injured overnight into Sunday as both Russia and Ukraine kept up large-scale drone strikes.
The Iran-backed Houthis expanded their control over the strategy Bab-el-Mandeb strait, as strikes continued in the Strait of Hormuz.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Despite the final score, this one wasn't easy; the Americans faced their biggest deficit in the tournament in a long time.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox join Weijia Jiang.
The juror, who has not been identified, was charged with one count of domestic violence in 2021. The charge was dismissed.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
The adjustment could provide financial relief for taxpayers who find that more of their income is taxed at lower rates, a Bloomberg analysis suggests.
Some workers are seeing stronger wage growth by switching jobs, while others are "job-hugging" because of AI, research shows.
Investors believe the Fed will raise borrowing costs as it works to tame inflation, which has risen a full percentage point since the Iran war started.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox join Weijia Jiang.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 13, 2026.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said that there are "a lot of real risks" in artificial intelligence.
Civilians were killed and injured overnight into Sunday as both Russia and Ukraine kept up large-scale drone strikes.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 13, 2026.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 13, 2026.
Civilians were killed and injured overnight into Sunday as both Russia and Ukraine kept up large-scale drone strikes.
Lured by promises of payment and a desire to help other families, surrogates discover they have few protections from practices that cast a "dark shadow" over the industry.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 13, 2026.
One of the most important names in fashion for nearly 50 years, Diane von Furstenberg has long empowered women, with practical, feminine clothing, most famously embodied by her '70s wrap dress.
In this web exclusive, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg talks with correspondent Alina Cho about the origin and legacy of the wrap dress; aging; and the lessons she learned from her mother, a Holocaust survivor. She also discusses her annual DVF Awards (now in its 17th year), which celebrate women of accomplishment.
Diane von Furstenberg has been one of the most important names in fashion for nearly 50 years, whose brand has long empowered women, with practical, feminine clothing (most famously embodied by her '70s wrap dress). In Venice, correspondent Alina Cho visits with von Furstenberg, who talks about her life's journey, which she calls a miracle thanks to a mother who survived the Holocaust.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including blues and R&B singer-songwriter Benny Latimore.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Jo Ling Kent, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on the tech industry to slow the development of AI. But, he acknowledged the "toughest dilemma" is coming to an international agreement amid the development race between the U.S.and China.
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
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.
In this web exclusive, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sits down with Jo Ling Kent to discuss the artificial intelligence community's responsibility as technology rapidly develops.
Dario Amodei, head of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about possible steps forward.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Paula Devlin, a juror in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, sat down with Shanelle Kaul to share her experience with the high-profile case and tense deliberations that ultimately ended in a mistrial.
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
25 years after 9/11, we rarely hear about the state of the organization responsible for the attacks. The Atlantic recently put out a piece on al-Qaeda that says in part, "analysts can't decide if the terrorist organization is all but defunct or more threatening than ever." The article's author, Graeme Wood, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The FBI is warning of potential attacks on 9/11 remembrance ceremonies as terrorist groups call for new strikes on U.S. soil. Anna Schecter has more.
The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the FBI.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
With the midterm elections less than two months away, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Amy Walter, editor-in-chief of Cook Political Report, join to discuss what voters can expect to see on the midterm campaign trail and the outlook for both parties.
Utah's Republican Gov. Spencer Cox told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the government needs to come together to "protect the public" on AI, saying "government doesn't get this right often either, but we should be at the table working together, and that's what we've done in Utah."
The CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds that both Republicans and Democrats see the midterms as being about President Trump, albeit for different reasons. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joined "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to delve deeper into the poll's findings.
Missed the second half of the show? Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and our political panel with Salvanto, CBS news senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Amy Walter, editor-in-chief and publisher of the Cook Political Report.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Jo Ling Kent, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on the tech industry to slow the development of AI. But, he acknowledged the "toughest dilemma" is coming to an international agreement amid the development race between the U.S.and China.