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A teenager who was struck by lightning in Central Park on Thursday spoke to CBS News New York's Ali Bauman about the terrifying and rare strike.
Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen are starring in their first movie together, “The Good Liar.” “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason took them out for a spin in a gondola on The Lake in Central Park and then sat down for tea, biscuits and a chat. Watch the interview Monday, Nov. 11 on “CBS This Morning.”
New York City's Central Park is filled with statues honoring noted historical figures, even a famous dog – and all of them are male. Nationwide, there are more than 5,000 outdoor statues of historical figures, but less than 8% of them are of women. Faith Salie reports on the Monumental Women Campaign, and Equal Visibility Everywhere, two groups that say it is time to put more women up on a pedestal.
In 2005, the pair's vision for New York's Central Park came to fruition with "The Gates."
The manhunt in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder continues to expand, as police search Central Park for clues.
Divers searched for evidence in Central Park's lake as the manhunt for a person of interest in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson spreads to other parts of the U.S. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down the latest.
The manhunt continues for the man captured on surveillance video last week fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
NYPD divers searched the lake in Central Park on Saturday, looking for the weapon used in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sources say.
A manhunt is underway following Wednesday's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Hilton hotel in Manhattan.
New York City police continued searching Thursday for the man who shot and killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare Wednesday morning in the middle of Manhattan. CBS News coordinating producer for crime and public safety Anna Schecter has the latest details.
An unidentified gunman shot and killed the CEO of America's largest health care insurer Wednesday morning in New York City. Police are searching for a suspect in what officials are calling a "brazen, targeted attack" on UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has the latest.
"I said let's go put the bear in Central Park and we'll make it look like it got hit by a bike," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a video he posted on X.
Pro-Palestinian protesters started at Hunter College and tried to get to the Met Gala on Monday night in New York City.
Parts of the Northeast are facing heavy snow, gusty winds and moderate coastal flooding as a nor'easter impacts millions Tuesday. CBS News' Lana Zak is watching the weather from New York City's Central Park.
A watery escape, a little exploration — Friday's storm offered an opportunity for adventure for one of the Central Park Zoo's sea lions.
New York City's Central Park will host the 2023 Global Citizen Festival on Saturday. Headliners like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Miss Lauryn Hill are scheduled to perform to help raise money to end extreme poverty around the world. Michael Sheldrick, co-founder and chief policy, impact and government relations officer for Global Citizen, joined CBS News to discuss the festival.
With shelters full, New York City officials may erect tents in the city's parks to accommodate migrants. Around 95,000 migrants have arrived in New York over the last 15 months. Max Rivlin-Nadler, a reporter for local New York City publication Hell Gate, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Yusef Salaam, a member of the "Exonerated Five," was 15 years old when he was wrongfully convicted of rape of a jogger in Central Park in New York City in 1989. Salaam joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his first run for office as he is on track to join the New York City Council.
The alleged attack happened when the dog's owner got into an argument with the owner of three unleashed dogs, one of which attacked the other dog.
A dispute in Central Park ended with a dog being stabbed Saturday night; that dog had to be euthanized due to its injuries. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/43YiKoc
Zoo officials were concerned he wouldn't be able to find food or live in the wild since he is used to captivity.
The bird, known as Flaco, also evaded capture by the NYPD.
At 1,550 feet, the just-completed Central Park Tower is the tallest residential building in the world—with some of its 179 apartments reaching more than a quarter-mile into the air. Brook Silva-Braga got an exclusive first look at what's at the top.
Christian Cooper was birdwatching in New York's Central Park when he encountered a woman whose dog was loose. He says he politely asked her to leash the animal, but she became agitated. As he filmed her reaction, the woman called police and told them: "There is an African American man. I am in Central Park. He is recording me and threatening me and my dog." Cooper and his sister believe the woman was using Christian's race to get the police to respond.
The judge rejected Cooper's claims that she was unjustly fired from her job due to racism and sexism.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
President Trump warned the U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran," and previewed that strikes on bridges and power plants could be next.
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
The Cuban government says it has pardoned and released 2,010 prisoners, a sweeping move that comes as the island nation grapples with pressure from the Trump administration.
They were the first in a series of arrests planned Thursday, federal officials told CBS News.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations.
A doctor on trial on allegations he attempted to murder his wife on a hiking trail in Hawaii last year took the stand in his own defense.
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.
The coffee chain said it will also pay its workers weekly to provide more financial flexibility.
Stocks rebound after sliding in early-day trade, with investors buoyed by reports that Iran and Oman could monitor ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, it now costs almost $145 to fill up a Ford F-150 pickup truck, a new analysis finds.
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.
The Cuban government says it has pardoned and released 2,010 prisoners, a sweeping move that comes as the island nation grapples with pressure from the Trump administration.
For years, California leaders accused oil companies of price gouging at the pump, but a state investigation found no evidence of that. Instead, a CBS News California investigation found what's really driving the highest gas prices in the U.S.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.
The Cuban government says it has pardoned and released 2,010 prisoners, a sweeping move that comes as the island nation grapples with pressure from the Trump administration.
The president said Wednesday that the strait "will open up naturally" as its closure sends gas prices soaring at the same time he's urging other countries to "grab it."
Two gay Iranian men seeking asylum in the U.S. could face execution if they're deported to Iran, a move the Trump administration has not ruled out.
Thousands were killed and wounded during the Battle of Copenhagen, considered one of Adm. Horatio Nelson's "great battles."
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals details about Wednesday's historic "Survivor" episode, including who was voted off.
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
The FBI arrested eight people on Thursday for allegedly scheming to defraud Medicare out of more than $50 million. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has been following the story for several months and joins "The Daily Report" with more details.
The FBI has arrested eight people in California connected to a $60 million health care fraud scheme. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi was at the scene of one of the arrests and joins "The Takeout" with more.
The Department of Justice announced multiple people have been charged after an investigation into hospice care fraud in California involving Medicare.
The NYPD is seeking information after a 7-month-old baby in a stroller was fatally shot. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Prosecutors have charged a man allegedly connected to two deaths tied to the "Texas Killing Fields," a site where dozens of bodies have been found since the 1970s.
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
As the Artemis II rocket flew towards the moon on Thursday, the crew of astronauts answered questions about the accomplishment, any technical hiccups and more.
President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after months of his waning support. CBS News covers the lead-up, her acting replacement and what this means.
President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi; Artemis II gets green light for translunar injection burn.
The Artemis II had a successful translunar injection burn Thursday night, allowing the four-person crew to leave Earth's orbit and head for the moon. CBS News' Bill Harwood and Peter King have more.
Baggage handlers went viral after a struggle to fold a stubborn baby stroller. Tony Dokoupil has more.