Migrants bused to New York and D.C. caught in political battle
The Texas governor has bused thousands of migrants to New York City and Washington, D.C., since April.
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NYC mayor blasts Texas governor as migrants arrive
There's a growing political battle between Texas and the mayors of New York City and Washington, D.C., after Gov. Greg Abbott began busing thousands of migrants to both cities. It's part of the Republican governor's effort to criticize the Biden administration's immigration policy. Nancy Chen has the latest.
NYC mayor blasts Texas gov. over busing migrants
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is criticizing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over the busing of migrants to his city. Dozens of migrants from South and Central America have arrived in Manhattan since Friday, straining resources.
2 killed after boat capsizes in Hudson River
Two people died after a boat capsized in the Hudson River in the waters just off of Manhattan, New York City officials said. One of the victims was a 7-year-old boy. Watch officials give an update on the incident.
Bulldozer destroys dozens of illegal motorbikes during NYC mayor's press conference
Mayor Eric Adams gave a press conference at an auto pound in Brooklyn this week, as a bulldozer pulverized a pile of confiscated dirt bikes and ATVs behind him.
NYC mayoral lightning round with Eric Adams
In a lightning round, Mayor Adams tells Anderson Cooper the first words that come to his mind regarding former NYC mayors David Dinkins, Michael Bloomberg and Ed Koch. https://cbsn.ws/3rPSFXv
How Eric Adams plans to turn NYC around
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he has a plan to turn around the city after COVID upended New Yorkers’ lives and with major crime up 43% from last year. The mayor doesn’t think the recent subway shooting means the city is headed in the wrong direction. https://cbsn.ws/3L8ybkq
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
FBI Director Christopher Wray talks with Scott Pelley; Examining the documents seized from Osama bin Laden's compound; NYC Mayor Eric Adams on reducing crime and the city's COVID recovery
4/24/2022: Director of the FBI, Examining the bin Laden Papers, Mayor Adams
FBI Director Christopher Wray talks with Scott Pelley; Examining the documents seized from Osama bin Laden’s compound; New York City Mayor Eric Adams on his approach to crime, COVID restrictions, and his self-described “swagger.”
Eric Adams: The 60 Minutes Interview
He's called himself "the face of the new Democratic Party." New York City Mayor Eric Adams talks to Anderson Cooper.
The top issues on NYC Mayor Eric Adams' mind
New York City Mayor Eric Adams tells Anderson Cooper, "public safety is a prerequisite to prosperity."
Eric Adams on crime, COVID restrictions, and his self-described "swagger"
He's called himself "the face of the new Democratic party." New York City Mayor Eric Adams talks to 60 Minutes.
Eric Adams’ tax returns
New York City Mayor Eric Adams told Anderson Cooper, “I am so proud of how much I pay in taxes to this city.”
New York City’s vaccine mandate will remain
New York City Mayor Eric Adams told Anderson Cooper that his administration will continue to mandate city employees get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Future New York City COVID shutdowns
New York City Mayor Eric Adams told Anderson Cooper “we have to remain vigilant” about COVID-19 but the city has tools combat the virus.
Crime in New York City
New York City Mayor Eric Adams tells Anderson Cooper that “perception is as powerful as the reality” when it comes to safety in the city.
Eric Adams | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Sunday, the New York City mayor talks with Anderson Cooper about how he intends to tackle the daunting challenges now facing the city, including police reform, economic recovery, the rise in crime, and new COVID outbreaks.
NYC mayor honors Brooklyn subway attack heroes
New York City Mayor Eric Adams honored transit workers who came to the rescue during the Brooklyn subway shooting. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
Subway shooting person of interest identified
Police have identified Frank R. James, 62, as a person of interest in the Brooklyn subway shooting. According to police, 10 people were shot and another 13 people were injured when a gunman opened fire. Watch officials give an update.
Mayor Eric Adams on Brooklyn subway shooting
New York City Mayor Eric Adams tells Norah O'Donnell what law enforcement knows about the suspect in the Brooklyn subway shooting and what he is doing to make commuters feel safe.
New York mayor calls for federal help to fight gun crime
New York Mayor Eric Adams says the city needs more help from the federal government to keep guns off the streets.
Violent crime spikes nationwide
The fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy in New York City is underscoring the rise in violent crime in some of the biggest cities in the U.S. Nancy Chen reports.
NYC mayor allows unvaccinated athletes to play home games
The exemption paves the way for Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving to begin playing home games again.
Mayor Eric Adams faces criticism from LGBTQ community over recent appointments
The men are being criticized for what's being called their past homophobic comments, but the mayor is not budging.
NYC mayor unveils plan to bar people from sheltering on subway trains
Residents could see changes as soon as next week, Adams said.
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Schiff: "No evidence" that Trump declassified docs found at Mar-a-Lago
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
FBI, DHS warn of threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
Salman Rushdie "on the road to recovery" after stabbing, agent says
Salman Rushdie's agent says the author is "on the road to recovery" two days after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York.
Ex-NFL star's brother sought after youth football coach shot dead at game
Aqib Talib's brother, Yaqub Salik Talib, has been named as a suspect. The shooting happened at a youth football game Saturday evening.
3 injured in shooting outside Six Flags Great America near Chicago
The incident created chaos and confusion, with video posted to social media showing parkgoers attempting to shelter in place or hide.
Before Mar-a-Lago search, Trump lawyer claimed all classified docs removed
The government is investigating Trump for potential violation of three criminal statutes.
Driver slams into Pennsylvania crowd and later kills mother, police say
One woman was killed and 17 others injured when a man drove a vehicle into a crowd of attendees at an event in Berwick, Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
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Divers find wreckage of first U.S. destroyer sunk by enemy fire
The USS Jacob Jones was sunk by a German submarine's torpedo on December 6, 1917.
Ex-NFL star's brother sought after youth football coach shot dead at game
Aqib Talib's brother, Yaqub Salik Talib, has been named as a suspect. The shooting happened at a youth football game Saturday evening.
A third of Americans will soon live in dangerously hot areas: study
Researchers project that more than 100 million people will soon live in regions where the heat index reaches 125 degrees.
Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
3 injured in shooting outside Six Flags Great America near Chicago
The incident created chaos and confusion, with video posted to social media showing parkgoers attempting to shelter in place or hide.
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A third of Americans will soon live in dangerously hot areas: study
Researchers project that more than 100 million people will soon live in regions where the heat index reaches 125 degrees.
Travelers urged to take advantage of falling airline ticket prices, experts say
Airfares were down 7.8% in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the Labor Department.
The Inflation Reduction Act may not lower inflation: analysis
A new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that wealthier taxpayers will bear the brunt of the impact.
U.S. stocks fly high, as S&P 500 ends 4th straight week of gains
Some investors believe inflation may have peaked, allowing Federal Reserve to be less aggressive with hikes.
California ponders extending life of last operating nuclear plant
Gov. Newsom warns plant's power is needed for reliable energy, but questions over earthquake safety and more loom.
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Austin Tice's family is still waiting for answers 10 years after his disappearance
The freelance journalist was kidnapped in Syria on Aug. 14, 2012.
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green wins Democratic primary for governor
The winner of the Democratic primary is favored to win the general election in the liberal state.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Aug. 14, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Adam Schiff and Rep. Michael McCaul joined Margaret Brennan.
McCaul says "there was no plan" for U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
McCaul, the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is set to issue a report on the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan.
FBI, DHS warn of threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
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Health problems linger and worsen as migrants wait at border
Two days after arriving at a temporary migrant shelter at the border with the U.S. in June, Rosa Viridiana Ceron Alpizar's 9-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son fell ill.
Idaho Supreme Court rules that abortion restrictions can take effect
One of the laws slated to take effect allows potential relatives of an embryo or fetus to sue abortion providers for up to $20,000 within four years of an abortion.
Polio detected in New York City wastewater
Polio has been detected in New York City's wastewater, suggesting further circulation of the virus. The city's health department is urging pediatricians to immediately identify and schedule appointments for children who are behind on their polio immunizations. Elaine Quijano shares more details.
Did I get the polio vaccine? How to know if you're protected against the virus
A case of polio was identified in Rockland County, New York, and now the virus has been detected in New York City's wastewater.
Senators who suffered strokes urge public to prioritize wellness
Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Ray Luján reflect on their experiences recovering from strokes.
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Divers find wreckage of first U.S. destroyer sunk by enemy fire
The USS Jacob Jones was sunk by a German submarine's torpedo on December 6, 1917.
Police probe "online threat" to J.K. Rowling over pro-Rushdie tweet
After her tweet backing the author, someone tweeted to her, "Don't worry you are next."
Health problems linger and worsen as migrants wait at border
Two days after arriving at a temporary migrant shelter at the border with the U.S. in June, Rosa Viridiana Ceron Alpizar's 9-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son fell ill.
Austin Tice's family is still waiting for answers 10 years after his disappearance
The freelance journalist was kidnapped in Syria on Aug. 14, 2012.
Mexican president seeks to bypass Congress, keep army in streets amid violence
This past week, drug cartels staged widespread arson and shooting attacks, terrifying civilians in three main northwest cities in a bold challenge to the state
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Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
Denise Dowse, "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Insecure" actress, dies at 64
Dowse is likely best known for her roles as vice principal Yvonne Teasley in "Beverly Hills, 90210," and Dr. Rhonda Pine in "Insecure."
"Omar," an opera illuminating a Muslim slave's life in America
The new opera tells a largely-forgotten story, about a 19th century Muslim scholar stolen from Senegal and sold into slavery in America, who left behind a remarkable autobiography, written in Arabic, that informs the history of our multicultural nation.
The opera "Omar," on a Muslim slave in America
"Omar," an opera that recently had its world premiere, tells the story of Omar Ibn Said, a 19th century Muslim scholar stolen from Senegal and sold into slavery in America, who left behind a remarkable autobiography written in Arabic. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels about how their opera tells a largely-forgotten story, informing the history of our multicultural nation.
Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda on acting, aging and activism
On the Netflix series "Grace and Frankie" the two play feisty octogenarians who see old age not as a death sentence, but as a victory lap – a belief they've always pursued in real life.
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YouTube is the most popular social media among teens, followed by TikTok
About 36% admitted they spend too much time on social media and 54% say it would be somewhat hard to give it up.
Gadgets and apps to help find lost items
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share tracking devices and apps that can help people find lost things. He discusses trackers that can find a parked car or glasses as well as a smart lock to help keep track of keys and even pets.
New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Smart home tech can help save money on energy bills
Programmable thermostats and smart lights can help consumers' lower energy bills.
Inflation and July's Consumer Price Index
The U.S. Labor Department has released its latest Consumer Price Index for July 2022. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what this means for prices and the economy.
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Earth spinning faster is no reason to panic, scientists say
News of the faster rotation led to misleading posts on social media about the significance of the measurement, leading some to express concern about its implications.
Ice Age human footprints found in Utah desert: "Lost oasis"
Men find 88 distinct prints left by a mixture of adults and children on what is now the Utah Test and Training Range.
Shrinking snowpack threatens California water supply
For more than 75 million Americans living out West, snow melt from the Sierra Nevada is a major source of water. However, the mountain range's snowpack is shrinking, down an average of 23% since 1955. Roger Bales, professor of engineering at the University of California, Merced, joins CBS News to discuss what this could mean for California's water future.
Stunning image of colliding galaxies
In a part of space far, far away, two galaxies joined together to form one of the universe's most spectacular events – a galactic merger with streaming stars and chaos. And scientists say the stunning images are a preview of what's to come for the Milky Way.
U.K. so hot and dry, the source of the River Thames has dried up
"Hopefully downstream we will find the Thames, but at the moment, it's gone," said one tourist who had come, hoping to see the origin of the iconic English river.
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Ex-NFL star's brother sought after youth football coach shot dead at game
Aqib Talib's brother, Yaqub Salik Talib, has been named as a suspect. The shooting happened at a youth football game Saturday evening.
3 injured in shooting outside Six Flags Great America near Chicago
The incident created chaos and confusion, with video posted to social media showing parkgoers attempting to shelter in place or hide.
Police say officer critically hurt after being run over, dragged by suspect
The driver was arrested on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.
Parkland school shooter's brain exams to be subject of court hearing
Called a "quantitative electroencephalogram" or "qEEG," its backers say it provides useful support to such diagnoses as fetal alcohol syndrome, which Cruz's attorneys contend created his lifelong mental and emotional problems.
Driver slams into Pennsylvania crowd and later kills mother, police say
One woman was killed and 17 others injured when a man drove a vehicle into a crowd of attendees at an event in Berwick, Pennsylvania, authorities said.
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Meteor's loud boom rattles skies over Salt Lake City and beyond
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
NASA's Perseverance finds tangled object on Mars
Scientists suspect the tangled object is likely pieces of shredded Dacron netting from the Perseverance itself.
"Cosmic collision" shows the fate of the Milky Way
"Dueling gravitational forces will trigger bursts of intense stellar formation and wildly distort their once-majestic structures," researchers said.
Sturgeon moon captured in spectacular photos around the world
All over the globe, the Sturgeon moon gave viewers one last supermoon before 2023.
Scientist apologizes after posting image of star that was actually sausage
Etienne Klein apologized for misleading some Twitter followers with his "scientist's joke."
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The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Timeline: The Jonelle Matthews case
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
Deadliest states for drug overdoses
CDC data reveals which U.S. state has the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.
The disappearance of Carole Baskin's then-husband Don Lewis
An inside look at the puzzling disappearance of the Florida millionaire
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Baby giraffe makes entrance with first "outdoor zoomies"
A baby giraffe born at the Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England, announced his entrance to the world with his “first outdoor zoomies.” The giraffe calf Stanley was born on Aug. 6, bringing an end to a 15-month pregnancy.
Eurovision: Inside the European song contest
Jon Wertheim reports from Iceland, which erupts in excitement every year over the musical competition that boasts ABBA and Celine Dion among its most famous winners.
Chicago students and parents get free college
“Education is the single most powerful way to disrupt generational poverty,” says the head of Hope Chicago.
Colorado River Basin plans for a drier future
Seven states and 30 Native American tribes lying in the Colorado River Basin prepare to make hard choices as water levels plummet. Bill Whitaker reports.
8/14/2022: Running Dry, Hope Chicago, Eurovision
Colorado River Basin, ravaged by drought, plans for a drier future; Students and parents from five Chicago high schools getting sent to college for free; Inside the European song contest that draws an audience of more than 180 million.