RBG statue to be unveiled in Brooklyn on her birthday
The unveiling of the statue, which was approved by RBG before she died, will also coincide with Women's History Month.
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Protesters burn masks in Brooklyn hotspot over Cuomo's lockdown
Videos on social media show some Orthodox Jewish protesters chanting "Jewish lives matter!"
New York to close schools in 9 neighborhoods
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state will shut down schools in nine coronavirus hot spots. The neighborhoods facing school closures have all seen a positive test rate well over 3% for the last seven days. CBS New York has the details.
New York City looking to close some areas seeing coronavirus surge
Mayor Bill de Blasio said shutdowns — including public and private schools — would happen starting Wednesday in nine ZIP codes, and indoor dining would be suspended.
NYC neighborhoods see COVID-19 spike
New York City’s daily coronavirus infection rate has spiked above 3% for the first time in months. Mayor Bill de Blasio says eight ZIP codes in Brooklyn and Queens are to blame for the recent surge. Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joins CBSN to talk about the latest coronavirus news.
New York landmarks to be lit blue in honor of Ginsburg
Governor Andrew Cuomo also announced that Ginsburg will be honored with a statue in Brooklyn, her birthplace.
Chefs work to grow diversity in the industry
Baltimore native Jared Howard's Honey Bunny's Chicken, is still a concept in the making -- but his success story during the COVID-19 pandemic has beat the odds already. He and other Black restauranteurs have partnered with Chef Greg Baxtrom, who opened the doors of his Brooklyn restaurant Maison Yaki to be used as a pop-up for their culinary brands and grow diversity in an industry that has lacked it. Michelle Miller speaks to Howard and Baxtrom.
The NYPD released surveillance footage showing a suspect in the kidnapping of Brooklyn real estate developer Menachem “Max” Stark, whose burned body was discovered last week in a Long Island dumpster
The NYPD released surveillance footage showing a suspect in the kidnapping of Brooklyn real estate developer Menachem “Max” Stark, whose burned body was discovered last week in a Long Island dumpster. The reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case was raised to $72,000
Charred body of 39-year-old Menachem Stark discovered in gas station dumpster
The partially-burned body of a Brooklyn real estate developer was discovered in a dumpster in Great Neck, N.Y., a day after police said he was kidnapped in Brooklyn. WCBS' Steve Langford reports.
Brooklyn's River Cafe serves up fine-dining along side a spectacular skyline view
Sometimes, the best way to see Manhattan is from a distance. That's what Brooklyn's River Cafe was -- fine-dining and a spectacular view. But last year, Hurricane Sandy flooded the famous restaurant. After 14 months of work, it's finally ready to re-open. Jeff Glor reports on the efforts to make the building hurricane-proof.
76-year-old proposes to girlfriend
Two residents at a senior living facility in Brooklyn proved this week that true love can come at any age. 76-year-old Jeffrey Miller proposed to his girlfriend, 71-year-old Gloria Alexis, as residents and staff members at Amber Court Assisted Living cheered him on.
1-year-old killed in NYC shooting
A 1-year-old child died after being struck by a bullet at a Brooklyn playground, and a 12-year-old was wounded in a separate incident as multiple shootings were reported around the city. CBSN NY gets the latest from reporter John Dias.
1-year-old in stroller shot dead during NYC cookout
Mayor Bill de Blasio held a moment of silence during Monday's press briefing and said he was "heartbroken."
Gun violence on the rise in New York City
Gun violence in New York City "spiked significantly" during the month of June compared to the same time last year, officials say. One of the most recent victims was a teenager in Queens. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Oprah Winfrey reveals latest book club pick
Only on "CBS This Morning," Oprah Winfrey announced "Deacon King Kong" by New York Times best-selling author James McBride as her new book club pick. The book takes place in 1969 and follows the life of a community in a Brooklyn housing project. Author James McBride joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the book and the power of forgiveness.
Thousands march and rally for black trans lives in Brooklyn
An estimated 15,000 people took to the streets of Brooklyn wearing white.
Black Lives Matter street mural unveiled in New York City
Big bold yellow letters form the words "Black Lives Matter" along Fulton Street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.
NYPD cop who shoved Brooklyn protester charged with assault
He is the first NYPD officer to be charged for his conduct during the city's ongoing protests for police reform.
NYC official and ex-cop says police profession has been "hijacked"
"I know what it is to have people call you Uncle Tom and hate you, and not realize it was just a few minutes ago I was marching next to you," Eric Adams said.
Generations of activists reflect on protests
"CBS This Morning" spoke with a number of African American civil rights activists, spanning generations, including activist DeRay McKesson, Pastor Calvin Butts of Abyssinian Baptist Church, 19-year-old activist Winter BreeAnne, and former NYPD captain and current Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, for their wide-ranging perspectives on the national civil rights movement following the death of George Floyd.
Memorials, peaceful protests held Thursday
An emotional Brooklyn memorial to George Floyd led to a peaceful march, echoing other demonstrations around the country. Jericka Duncan reports.
George Floyd's brother attends NYC memorial
Standing before thousands in his home borough of Brooklyn, Terrence Floyd, George Floyd's brother, thanked New Yorkers on Thursday. For the eighth day, protesters marched throughout New York City, leading up to the memorial service at Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.
Cuomo: "Violence never works"
As deaths from coronavirus continued to drop to lows not seen since March, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo used his daily coronavirus briefing Sunday afternoon to plead for calm after a night of unrest statewide. "Violence never works," he said. Watch his remarks here.
Video shows NYPD vehicles driving into protesters in Brooklyn
A law enforcement source said officers did not "ram" the protestors, but that they were "trying to go forward and escape."
Suspects sought in anti-Semitic attack
A reward is being offered for the arrest of four men accused of attacking an Orthodox Jewish man in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York. The victim told WCBS his attackers made comments about hating Jews. CBSN New York has the latest.
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Iran accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire as stalemate continues in peace talks
The U.S. military reported that it shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones headed toward the Strait of Hormuz overnight Saturday.
Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort stokes days of protests in Albania
The so-called "Flamingo Revolution" has taken up the cause of protecting the Albanian coast from a development led by the president's son-in-law.
Missing Auburn University student in Japan found dead, mother says
James Higginbotham was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother said.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Treasury Department plans to use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover
The Treasury Department will use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran's regime, a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking told CBS News.
U.S. doctor with Ebola recovers from deadly virus, German hospital says
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Iran soccer team departs for Mexico ahead of World Cup
Problems with processing visas had earlier led Iran to move its training base from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico.
Golden Tempo wins the Belmont Stakes after also taking the Kentucky Derby
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.
FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
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Golden Tempo wins the Belmont Stakes after also taking the Kentucky Derby
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.
Multiple people shot near festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials say
The Toledo Police Department reported that the shooting occurred near the Old West End Festival.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Why a 55-mile trek is a mandatory rite of passage for freshmen at one high school
The five-day, 55-mile Appalachian Trail hike is a 53-year tradition for freshmen at St. Benedict's Preparatory School.
Park ranger dies after falling into crevasse on America's tallest peak
The National Park Service said a ranger in Alaska fell into a crevasse and died on North America's tallest mountain.
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Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why?
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
Second Facebook privacy settlement payment is coming soon
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
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Treasury Department plans to use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover
The Treasury Department will use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran's regime, a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking told CBS News.
Becerra advances in California governor's race, CBS News projects
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in the California governor's race, CBS News projects. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance.
Colombia's Petro accuses Trump of intervening in his country's election
Colombian President Gustavo Petro argues the U.S. has chosen to align against his government and back forces he identifies as complicit in the drug trade.
No bags, no watch parties: What to expect when Trump attends NBA Finals
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
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U.S. doctor with Ebola recovers from deadly virus, German hospital says
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Veteran runs to fight "life-changing disease" after minor symptoms
Dr. Sara Whittingham thought she would know if something was wrong. But her minor symptoms had a surprising cause.
In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
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Treasury Department plans to use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover
The Treasury Department will use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran's regime, a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking told CBS News.
Iran soccer team departs for Mexico ahead of World Cup
Problems with processing visas had earlier led Iran to move its training base from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico.
Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort stokes days of protests in Albania
The so-called "Flamingo Revolution" has taken up the cause of protecting the Albanian coast from a development led by the president's son-in-law.
In France, Hegseth invokes immigration and "invasion" in D-Day remarks
Hegseth's speech echoed broader Trump administration rhetoric over border security and migration in Europe.
Missing Auburn University student in Japan found dead, mother says
James Higginbotham was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother said.
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Patton Oswalt on his new comedy special
Patton Oswalt sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his new special, "Tea & Scotch," and reflect on his comedic journey.
Simon Pegg and Lizzy McAlpine on new film
Simon Pegg and Lizzy McAlpine sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss their new film, "Only What We Carry," which was shot in six days and mostly improvised.
Ashley McBryde performs "Ten To Midnight"
Grammy-winning country music star Ashley McBryde's latest album, "Wild," draws on her experiences growing up in the Ozarks and her journey to sobriety. Ahead of her summer U.S. tour, here's Ashley McBryde performing "Ten To Midnight."
Ashley McBryde performs "Bottle Tells Me So"
Grammy-winning country music star Ashley McBryde's latest album, "Wild," draws on her experiences growing up in the Ozarks and her journey to sobriety. Ahead of her summer U.S. tour, here's Ashley McBryde performing "Bottle Tells Me So."
Ashley McBryde performs "What If We Don't"
Grammy-winning country music star Ashley McBryde's latest album, "Wild," draws on her experiences growing up in the Ozarks and her journey to sobriety. Ahead of her summer U.S. tour, here's Ashley McBryde performing "What If We Don't."
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Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Anthropic on global pause on AI development
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Alarm over computer "worms" created with AI
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.
New details on SpaceX IPO plans
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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L.A. police chase ends in deadly shooting
The freeways of Los Angeles saw two big police pursuits on Friday. The first chase ended when authorities reported that a robbery suspect was shot and killed on the busy 405 Freeway during morning rush hour. In the second incident, an alleged carjacker was taken down by a police K-9 following a meandering three-hour chase. Carter Evans has more.
Marine veteran fights off armed attackers
A Marine veteran was working on his truck in front of his home in Oxon Hill, Maryland, this week, when four teens tried to rob him at gunpoint. That is when his military training kicked in. Tom Hanson reports.
Judge orders detention of ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested in May after FBI agents found gold bars worth about $40 million at his home while probing whether he had lied about his educational and military background, according to court records.
Man attacks 21-year-old over lake access
Steven Dana, 70, is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after a video emerged of him attacking a 21-year-old man who was riding a jet ski in Massachusetts' Lake Maspenock with friends. CBS News Boston's Anna Meiler reports.
Man gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with au pair
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer, claimed he shot Joseph Ryan after he came across Ryan attacking his wife.
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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World Cup sparks boom in U.S. youth soccer
The World Cup begins next week, but ahead of the competition, "CBS Saturday Morning" visits Chicago, where kids from various backgrounds are exposed to soccer through USA Soccer's "Soccer Forward" program.
Albanians protest Kushner-backed resort plan
Crowds of Albanians gathered in Tirana to continue protesting plans for a resort backed by President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, set to go up on the country's Adriatic coast. CBS News' Emmet Lyons reports.
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Patton Oswalt on his new comedy special
Patton Oswalt sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his new special, "Tea & Scotch," and reflect on his comedic journey.
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Simon Pegg and Lizzy McAlpine sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss their new film, "Only What We Carry," which was shot in six days and mostly improvised.