Mamdani becomes mayor, signs executive orders
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has signed several executive orders as he begins his term. CBS News' Zak Hudak reports.
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Eric Adams endorses Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayor's race
Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo appeared at NYCHA's Carver Houses Thursday afternoon for the endorsement. They embraced when they met.
NYC mayoral race final debate takeaways
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has endorsed former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the race to replace him. Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Silwa held their final debate of the campaign Wednesday night. Political strategists Matt Gorman and Adam Jentleson join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Brian Lehrer on final NYC mayoral debate
Brian Lehrer, host of "The Brian Lehrer Show" on WNYC, joins CBS News with his thoughts on Wednesday night's debate between New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
Adams to endorse Cuomo, sources say
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to endorse former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race, sources tell CBS News. Radio host Brian Lehrer joins with more.
What to know about New York City mayoral race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday he's ending his campaign for reelection. Riley Rogerson from NOTUS and Matt Brown from the Associated Press joined "The Takeout" to discuss the race and some of the day's other top political headlines.
Eric Adams drops out of New York City mayor's race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is dropping his bid for reelection, setting up a three-way race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams ends reelection bid
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday he's ending his reelection campaign. The move sets up a three-way race between Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa to lead America's largest city.
Key issues driving Mamdani's lead in NYC race
New CBS News polling on the New York City mayoral race shows Zohran Mamdani leading with support from 43% of likely voters. Julia Manchester, national political reporter for The Hill, and Tom LoBianco, co-founder and editor of 24sight News, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Eric Adams continues reelection bid
Mayor Eric Adams says he isn't going anywhere, amid speculation he was set to drop out of the race. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest developments.
Trump says he wants 2 people to drop out of NYC mayor's race
President Trump is calling on NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa to drop out, so it's a one-on-one race between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo.
Sources: Trump works to impact NYC mayor race
President Trump appears to be trying to help Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race. Sources tell CBS News that the administration is exploring ways to get incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa to both drop out. NOTUS political reporter Oriana González and Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Gunman in NYC office shooting tried to target NFL, mayor says
Shane Tamura, the shooter behind the deadly rampage in Midtown Manhattan, was apparently targeting NFL offices, NYC Mayor Eric Adams says.
NFL reacts after NYC gunman targets offices, killing 4 in building
National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell said one employee was shot and "seriously injured" in a shooting at a midtown Manhattan office building.
NY Mayor Adams on deadly Midtown shooting
New York City Mayor Eric Adams joins "CBS Mornings" after a gunman opened fire in a Manhattan office tower, killing four people including Officer Didarul Islam, a husband and father of two.
U.S. Department of Justice sues NYC over sanctuary city laws
It comes less than a week after a Customs and Border Patrol officer was shot by an undocumented immigrant.
Democratic reactions to Mamdani primary win
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has launched his reelection campaign as an independent candidate. This comes in the wake of Zohran Mamdani's historic win in the city's Democratic primary for mayor. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has more.
Latest on Where the NYC mayoral election
The race to be New York City's mayor is heating up. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Judicial nominee Bove denies allegation he told lawyers to ignore court orders
Federal appeals court nominee Emil Bove, denying a whistleblower's account, says he never told DOJ attorneys to ignore court orders.
NYPD investigating officers in kidnapping case
New York City police are investigating two of their detectives in the Bitcoin kidnapping case. CBS News New York reporter Doug Williams has the latest.
Why DOJ is investigating Andrew Cuomo
New York City mayoral frontrunner Andrew Cuomo is facing possible legal trouble. The Justice Department has opened an investigation into the former Empire State governor. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane unpacks what Cuomo is being accused of.
DOJ opens investigation into Andrew Cuomo over pandemic testimony to Congress
The probe comes months after the DOJ dropped charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
New poll shows Cuomo's big lead in NYC race
New York City's mayoral candidates have exactly five weeks until primary day. A recent poll from Marist has former Gov. Andrew Cuomo with a commanding lead over his Democratic competitors. CBS News New York chief political correspondent Marcia Kramer unpacks the state of the race.
More prosecutors resign in wake of dismissal of NYC Mayor Eric Adams' case
Three prosecutors are resigning amid a probe into their handling of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case, which was dismissed by the Trump-era Department of Justice.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams running for reelection as independent
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will skip the Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent, he announced Thursday.
Maduro appears in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
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U.S. plans to intercept tanker involved in Venezuelan oil trade
Two U.S. intelligence officials said Venezuelan officials had discussed placing Soviet-era defense systems and armed military personnel on tankers — disguising them as civilians for defense purposes.
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2,000 agents deploying to Minneapolis in immigration crackdown, fraud probe
The Trump administration has begun a massive deployment of hundreds of Department of Homeland Security agents to the Minneapolis region, officials tells CBS News.
CDC announces new childhood vaccine recommendations for fewer shots
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
DOJ says it has reviewed less than 1% of Epstein files so far
The Justice Department said it is still poring through millions of documents that may be related to Jeffrey Epstein, as the Trump administration grapples with a mandate to release all files on the late sex offender.
Inside Maduro's defiant first courtroom appearance
Former Venezuelan President Nicoás Maduro was arraigned Monday, declaring through a translator he is a "decent man," innocent of all charges, and "I am still president of my country."
Hegseth moves to demote Sen. Mark Kelly, cut pension over illegal orders video
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Pentagon had begun a process that could result in Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona being demoted and having his retirement pay cut.
New details on the covert operation to capture Maduro
Months of planning led to a covert operation that caught the Venezuelan leader completely off guard.
Major oil companies to meet with Trump admin. on Venezuela, sources say
Petroleum giants Chevron, ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil are planning to meet with the Trump administration later this week, sources told CBS News, as President Trump pushes oil companies to invest in Venezuela.
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Ohio police release video of person of interest in dentist and wife's killing
Investigators believe Spencer and Monique Tepe were fatally shot between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. last Tuesday in their home located in the Near East Side neighborhood of downtown Columbus.
Inside Maduro's defiant first courtroom appearance
Former Venezuelan President Nicoás Maduro was arraigned Monday, declaring through a translator he is a "decent man," innocent of all charges, and "I am still president of my country."
Package at Arizona Supreme Court tests positive for homemade explosives
A package received by the Arizona Supreme Court tested positive for a "homemade explosive substance," authorities said.
Prediction market user made $436,000 betting on Maduro capture
A prediction market user won big after wagering $32,000 that the U.S. would capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Was it insider trading?
U.S. oil companies won't rush to re-enter shaky Venezuela, experts say
The Trump administration is counting on Big Oil to revive Venezuela's creaky energy sector. That's no sure bet, according to industry experts.
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Major oil companies to meet with Trump admin. on Venezuela, sources say
Petroleum giants Chevron, ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil are planning to meet with the Trump administration later this week, sources told CBS News, as President Trump pushes oil companies to invest in Venezuela.
Prediction market user made $436,000 betting on Maduro capture
A prediction market user won big after wagering $32,000 that the U.S. would capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Was it insider trading?
U.S. oil companies won't rush to re-enter shaky Venezuela, experts say
The Trump administration is counting on Big Oil to revive Venezuela's creaky energy sector. That's no sure bet, according to industry experts.
Oil stock prices rise after U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Maduro
Shares in Chevron, Exxon and other energy companies climbed, while oil prices jumped, on Monday after Maduro's ouster.
Novo Nordisk debuts Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
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DOJ says it has reviewed less than 1% of Epstein files so far
The Justice Department said it is still poring through millions of documents that may be related to Jeffrey Epstein, as the Trump administration grapples with a mandate to release all files on the late sex offender.
New details on the covert operation to capture Maduro
Months of planning led to a covert operation that caught the Venezuelan leader completely off guard.
Inside Maduro's defiant first courtroom appearance
Former Venezuelan President Nicoás Maduro was arraigned Monday, declaring through a translator he is a "decent man," innocent of all charges, and "I am still president of my country."
Major oil companies to meet with Trump admin. on Venezuela, sources say
Petroleum giants Chevron, ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil are planning to meet with the Trump administration later this week, sources told CBS News, as President Trump pushes oil companies to invest in Venezuela.
Judge in Maduro's case has previously been a thorn in Trump's side
The 92-year-old senior U.S. district judge has repeatedly rejected efforts by President Trump to remove his New York State criminal case to federal court.
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CDC announces new childhood vaccine recommendations for fewer shots
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
Novo Nordisk debuts Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Doctor's orders: Eat ice cream, and other tips for a long and healthy life
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Why this doctor says: Eat your ice cream
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules For a Long and Healthy Life," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a prominent oncologist and health policy expert, goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep. He talks with Norah O'Donnell about the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Book excerpt: "Eat Your Ice Cream" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D.
In his new book, the oncologist and health policy expert discusses longevity, and how to best differentiate valid and effective health and wellness advice from "the speculative, deceptive, and just plain stupid."
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After Maduro's ouster, two powerful women could vie for control of Venezuela
Maduro's vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, was sworn in as president of Venezuela. But opposition leader María Corina Machado could prevail in a future election.
New details on the covert operation to capture Maduro
Months of planning led to a covert operation that caught the Venezuelan leader completely off guard.
Inside Maduro's defiant first courtroom appearance
Former Venezuelan President Nicoás Maduro was arraigned Monday, declaring through a translator he is a "decent man," innocent of all charges, and "I am still president of my country."
Meet Maduro's inner circle in Venezuela, including some wanted by the U.S.
After his capture by U.S. forces, Nicolás Maduro's closest confidants remain in their posts, including some wanted by the U.S.
Mike Waltz defends U.S. at UN: "We are not occupying a country"
At an emergency U.N. meeting on Monday, U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz repeated the Trump administration's argument that the air and ground assault was not an attack.
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Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family.
Extended interview: Michael B. Jordan
In this web exclusive, Michael B. Jordan talks with Tracy Smith about being pushed out of his comfort zone by performing two characters – identical twin brothers – in Ryan Coogler's horror film "Sinners."
Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family. He talks with Tracy Smith about portraying the characters Stack and Smoke; his ties to his parents; and what it took for him to recover from playing the villain Killmonger in "Black Panther."
Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"
The HBO Max drama immerses viewers in the struggles faced by the ER staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. "Sunday Morning" visits the hyper-realistic set, and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wyle.
Extended interview: Noah Wyle
In this web exclusive, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Noah Wyle, the star of "ER" and the HBO Max series "The Pitt," about how his new show depicts the fragility of the medical system, and about his character, Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch.
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AI-generated images, old footage circulate on social media after Maduro's capture
CBS News analyzed circulating images of President Nicolás Maduro by comparing dubious photos to verified content and using publicly available tools such as reverse image search.
More on lewd images from Grok AI tool
Grok, the artificial intelligence tool created by Elon Musk, posted online about "lapses in safeguards" that led to the generation of lewd images involving children. Journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News with more.
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.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
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The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
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Trial begins for former cop in Uvalde shooting
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a former police officer accused of not protecting children during the 2022 Uvalde school shooting in Texas. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.
Person of interest in murders of dentist, wife
Police in Ohio have released new video of a person of interest in the murders of a dentist and his wife. The killings are believed to have happened between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on December 30.
Ohio police release video of person of interest in dentist and wife's killing
Investigators believe Spencer and Monique Tepe were fatally shot between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. last Tuesday in their home located in the Near East Side neighborhood of downtown Columbus.
Maduro, wife plead not guilty at arraignment
Venezuela's ousted leader Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty in a New York federal court on Monday during their arraignment for drug trafficking and weapons charges. Tony Dokoupil anchors this CBS News Special Report.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops reelection bid
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he's no longer running for a third term. This comes as federal officials probe massive fraud allegations in the state.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Vet on Trump push for Venezuela regime change
Phil Klay, a U.S. Marine veteran of the Iraq War and a professor at Fairfield University, joins CBS News with his reaction to the raid that deposed former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and President Trump's calls for regime change.
Venezuela raid draws comparisons to Iraq war
President Trump's declaration that the U.S. would run Venezuela after arresting its leader has drawn comparisons to the U.S. intervention in Iraq. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd breaks it all down.
Legality of U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro
Questions remain about the legality of the operation that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen joins CBS News to discuss.
U.S. looking to tap Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump is pushing for U.S. oil companies to tap into Venezuela's oil reserves following the raid over the weekend that captured Nicolás Maduro. Ed Hirs, energy fellow at the University of Houston, joins CBS News to discuss.
Who is Delcy Rodriguez?
Delcy Rodriguez has been sworn in as Venezuela's acting president. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on who she is.