Gradation on NYC subway
Jerich Alcantara was on the way to Hunter College's commencement when he got stuck on a subway train. Cellphone video went viral of his own impromptu graduation -- held underground. CBS New York's Reena Roy reports.
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In a video live chat Thursday, Martin Shkreli took questions from the general public following a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C.
In a video live chat Thursday, Martin Shkreli took questions from the general public following a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C. where he stonewalled Congress. And Congress wasn't the only one Shkreli stonewalled. When CBS News' Valdimir Duthiers joined the online video chat, Shkreli immediately shut him down. CBSN has more.
Democrats in Alaska, Hawaii, and Washington made their picks for their Presidential nominee Saturday
Democrats in Alaska, Hawaii, and Washington made their picks for their Presidential nominee Saturday. Bernie Sanders and his supporters were energized with his big wins in the Alaska and Washington caucuses. CBS News correspondent Wendy Gillette reports.
Daycare worker
The 52-year-old worker at a Pennsylvania daycare is facing simple assault and child endangerment charges after she was seen allegedly pushing the four-year-old girl down a flight of stairs on surveillance video.
Vet receives lost dog tags
Mike Amalfitano lost his dog tags, as he puts it, somewhere in the jungle while serving in Vietnam in 1969. But thanks to a Missouri narcotics officer, he now has the tags back in his possession.
New "SWATting" hoax
Police in Overland Park, Kansas, received a report of a shooting at a home but soon learned the call was likely a prank. Abigael Jaymes of CBS affiliate KCTV reports.
Performers from the musical "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" performed the singer's hit song "I Feel the Earth Move" on Thanksgiving Day
Performers from the musical "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" performed the singer's hit song "I Feel the Earth Move" on Thanksgiving Day.
Girl falls off park ride
A teenage girl fell about 25 feet from a stopped gondola ride at an upstate New York amusement park, tumbling into a crowd of park guests and employees gathered below in an effort to catch her before she hit the ground. Police say she sustained no serious injuries. Loren Lent saw it happen and spoke with CBS affiliate WRGB-TV.
At the third GOP debate, Donald Trump was asked to explain the several bankruptcies filed by his companies
At the third GOP debate, Donald Trump was asked to explain the several bankruptcies filed by his companies. He insisted that he, personally, has never filed bankruptcy.
House Democrats staged a sit-in on the House floor over gun control regulations
House Democrats staged a sit-in on the House floor over gun control regulations. CBS News Radio's Steven Portnoy has more.
New poll finds Rick Santorum ahead of the pack
A CBS News/NY Times news poll of Republican voters finds Rick Santorum in the lead with 30% followed by Mitt Romney at 27. Is an ever-changing GOP race hurting their chances in the general election? Scott Pelley discusses with CBS News Political Director John Dickerson.
Rescue crews in Italy
Rescue crews assist survivors of an earthquake that struck Italy.
Raw: Tremendous flooding in South Korea
Raw footage of the flooding and the destruction it has caused in South Korea
Yankees Announcer Bob Sheppard on Career
In a 2009 interview with CBS News, long-time Yankee Stadium public address announcer Bob Sheppard talks about Derek Jeter, Don Larsen's perfect game, and his other favorite memories.
Players Remember Yankee 'Boss'
Speaking from Anaheim, Calif., Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and other Yankees paid tribute to the Yankee's late team owner George Steinbrenner.
Paris terror attack
A car exploded into cloud of orange flames after slamming into a police van on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. French authorities say it was an act of terror and that the vehicle was full of explosives. The driver is dead. Roxana Saberi reports.
Young girl loses leg after strep infection
A community is rallying around a 6-year-old girl in Ohio who lost her leg after a bout of strep throat led to a life-threatening infection. Tessa Puma's dance instructor describes her as a phenom while young dancers from the Center Stage Dance Studio in Northfield sent out well wishes to the girl.
3 killed after boat capsizes in San Diego
A boat packed with people suspected to be migrants ran aground near San Diego on Sunday. At least three people died and several others were hurt. Officials suspect the passengers were attempting to enter the U.S. illegally. CBS News' Nichelle Medina has the latest from San Diego. Read more here.
Flu vaccine more effective for kids
The CDC says this year's flu vaccine has been 36 percent effective in preventing severe illness that would send a patient to the doctor. But it seems to be more helpful for children. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
Vermont senator put another state in the win column Tuesday night
Vermont senator put another state in the win column Tuesday night. He declared victory in the Vermont primary over fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton. He still trails Clinton by a wide margin in the delegate count. The margin could widen as more results pour in from other Super Tuesday states, but he assured supporters his fight for the nomination is still alive.
NewYorker.com's Nick Thompson sat down with FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to discuss the commission's new regulations on Internet service providers
NewYorker.com's Nick Thompson sat down with FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to discuss the commission's new regulations on Internet service providers.
Following $15 dollar an hour law passage victories in New York, California and Pennsylvania, Fight for 15 protesters advocated in more than 300 cities on Thursday for a nationwide rise in minimum wage and the right to unionize
Following $15 dollar an hour law passage victories in New York, California and Pennsylvania, Fight for 15 protesters advocated in more than 300 cities on Thursday for a nationwide rise in minimum wage and the right to unionize. They marched from Times Square to the annual New York State Republican GOP Gala at the Grand Hyatt Hotel to join protesters rallying against GOP candidates’ opposition to raise wages. Video produced by Anisah Jabar.
President Obama criticized ideological budget battles that have snarled spending bills
President Obama criticized ideological budget battles that have snarled spending bills. He said in the future, he will not sign anymore short-term budget bills like the one that reached his desk this week.
After nearly 200 countries agreed to a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions, President Obama praised the deal Saturday in remarks from the White House
After nearly 200 countries agreed to a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions, President Obama praised the deal Saturday in remarks from the White House.
Kangaroo attack
A kangaroo reached through a fence at Harmony Park Safari in Huntsville, Alabama, and grabbed and bit a 9-year-old girl, CBS Huntsville affiliate WHNT reports. This video shows the incident.
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Vance meets with Iranian and Pakistani officials for direct peace talks
Two U.S. Navy destroyers crossed the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. and Iranian negotiators met for face-to-face negotiations amid a fragile truce.
Is Hungarian leader and MAGA darling Viktor Orbán about to be ousted?
The latest polls indicate that Viktor Orbán, an international ally of President Trump, and his Fidedz party are trailing the rival Tisza party.
Man with machete fatally shot at Grand Central after slashing attack, NYPD says
A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central Station on Saturday before he was fatally shot by police, officials said.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
Planned "Arc de Trump" would be over twice as high as Lincoln Memorial
Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world.
First glimpse of 2028 Democratic field at National Action Network Convention
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
Dems call on Swalwell to drop out of gov race amid sexual assault allegations
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
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See messages Brian Hooker sent his friend after wife's disappearance
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
U.S. naval destroyers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
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Pope Leo criticizes "idolatry of self" in latest rebuke of Iran war
Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.
U.S. naval destroyers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
U.S. set to deport family of Iranian propagandist "Screaming Mary"
The State Department said on Saturday it has revoked the green cards and detained the family of the Iranian regime propagandist known as "Screaming Mary."
At age 102, a New York man is still striving for perfection, through pottery
George Strausman of Great Neck, New York, is 102 years old and still works four days a week in his family's construction business. But it's what he does on his day off that is even more remarkable.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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Tesla wins Dutch approval to use self-driving features, a first for Europe
The Netherlands' decision now goes to the European Commission for full authorization.
Anthropic's Mythos AI can spot flaws in almost every computer on earth. Uh-oh.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
IMF chief concerned about Anthropic cybersecurity risks: "Time is not our friend"
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Bessent, Fed's Powell met with bank CEOs over potent new Anthropic AI
Financial industry leaders met to discuss potential cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model, which has found weaknesses in every major computer operating system.
Why a Strait of Hormuz "toll" would pose economic and geopolitical risks
Energy industry experts warn that allowing Iran to charge ships to ensure safe passage through the strait would raise energy costs.
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First glimpse of 2028 Democratic field at National Action Network Convention
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
Is Hungarian leader and MAGA darling Viktor Orbán about to be ousted?
The latest polls indicate that Viktor Orbán, an international ally of President Trump, and his Fidedz party are trailing the rival Tisza party.
Dems call on Swalwell to drop out of gov race amid sexual assault allegations
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
IMF chief concerned about Anthropic cybersecurity risks: "Time is not our friend"
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Trump proposes covering executive office building's stone facade with white paint
The building sits across a driveway from the West Wing and was completed in 1888.
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A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
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Pope Leo criticizes "idolatry of self" in latest rebuke of Iran war
Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.
U.S. naval destroyers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
Authorities seize 5 tons of cocaine from banana, wine shipments
The drugs were seized at London Gateway, a deep-sea container port about 30 miles from London.
U.S. set to deport family of Iranian propagandist "Screaming Mary"
The State Department said on Saturday it has revoked the green cards and detained the family of the Iranian regime propagandist known as "Screaming Mary."
Tesla wins Dutch approval to use self-driving features, a first for Europe
The Netherlands' decision now goes to the European Commission for full authorization.
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04/11: Saturday Morning
The Artemis II crew is back on Earth after a successful splashdown. Meanwhile, the world awaits results of U.S. and Iranian talks in Pakistan.
Marking 50 years since a key pinball moment
Journalist Roger Sharpe is known as the "The Man Who Saved Pinball," after he helped overturn New York City's 35-year ban on the game. "CBS Saturday Morning" sits down with Sharpe to discuss the 50th anniversary of a key moment in pinball history.
Levy Rozman on new book "Chess for Babies"
Chess master Levy Rozman join "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his newest book, "Chess for Babies," and how his online presence is changing the way people learn to play the game.
Theo Lawrence performs "Dear Pillow"
Theo Lawrence grew up outside of Paris, but developed his love for American country music by checking out records at his local library. He moved to Texas in 2023 and released his debut album, "Cherie." His next adventure is a coast-to-coast tour, including a stop at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium with Alison Krauss & Union Station. Here's Theo Lawrence performing "Dear Pillow."
Theo Lawrence performs "California Poppy"
Theo Lawrence grew up outside of Paris, but developed his love for American country music by checking out records at his local library. He moved to Texas in 2023 and released his debut album, "Cherie." His next adventure is a coast-to-coast tour, including a stop at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium with Alison Krauss & Union Station. Here's Theo Lawrence performing "California Poppy."
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Why new AI model is considered too powerful
Anthropic has announced that it is teaming up with industry competitors to "secure the world's most critical software" from its own AI model, Mythos. New York Times reporter Mike Isaac joins "The Takeout" with more.
Anthropic's Mythos AI can spot flaws in almost every computer on earth. Uh-oh.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
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.
How does Gen Z feels about AI?
A study by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation looked into how Generation Z feels about using AI. Callie Holtermann, a reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.
How to stay ahead of AI in your career
A recent CBS News poll found 66% of Americans believe AI will decrease jobs. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky and chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman share insights on the skills that professionals need to stay ahead of AI at work.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Authorities seize 5 tons of cocaine from banana, wine shipments
The drugs were seized at London Gateway, a deep-sea container port about 30 miles from London.
Latest on woman missing in the Bahamas
Lynette Hooker was reported missing in the Bahamas one week ago by her husband, Brian, who said she fell off their boat. Hooker was arrested on Thursday in connection to his wife's disappearance. "CBS Saturday Morning" speaks with people who knew the couple to learn more.
Malnourished boy found locked in utility van since 2024, police say
A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor.
DHS investigates killing of gas station clerk
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been drawn into the case of a woman who was killed in a hammer attack last week at a gas station in Fort Myers, Florida, after a Haitian immigrant was taken into custody on homicide charges in connection with the attack. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
Abusive husband gets 8 years in prison for wife's death by suicide
Lee Milne, 40, was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction in Glasgow's High Court for culpable homicide and engaging in abusive behavior.
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9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew stakes their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
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Iran proposes Strait of Hormuz toll
Iran is reportedly planning to charge ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz a toll. CBS News contributor Joe Zacks has more.
Gulf states react to U.S.-Iran ceasefire
U.S. officials are meeting Iranian and Pakistani officials in Islamabad on Saturday in direct talks, the White House says. CBS News' Haley Ott has more on the global reaction to the two-week ceasefire.
Trump sounds off on Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said the U.S. is "clearing out" the Strait of Hormuz on social media Saturday. Meanwhile, U.S. officials are meeting face-to-face with Iranian and Pakistani officials in Islamabad. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
Risk on the Road | Sunday on 60 Minutes
In an eight-month investigation, 60 Minutes unveils a dangerous scheme many Americans have never heard of. It may be putting everyone at risk on the road. Sunday.
Expert warns of "economic catastrophe"
Aaron MacLean, a military expert and CBS News contributor, says that if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened shortly, "there is an economic catastrophe coming."