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13 years after the attacks on the World Trade Center, thousands of first responders and survivors are suffering from health problems after being exposed to toxic dust and debris at Ground Zero. Alison Harmelin reports.
Officials announced that the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City will finally open to the public on May 21. While the exhibits are meant to honor those who perished, there is at least one aspect of the museum that has upset some Sept. 11 family members. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
As public school districts nationwide struggle with the coronavirus pandemic, New York City is reopening elementary schools. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joins CBSN to explain what the state is doing to control the latest surge, the plan for economy recovery, and efforts to inform New Yorkers about the safety of the vaccine.
The pilot and another passenger were hospitalized in critical condition when a small seaplane crashed onto a concrete pier in Queens.
Nineteen years after the deadliest terror attack on American soil in U.S. history, two brothers are honoring their father's sacrifice. New York City firefighter Leonard Ragaglia was killed on September 11, 2001. His sons have followed in his footsteps, nearly two decades later. Tony Dokoupil spent some time at Engine 54 in Midtown, Manhattan, the firehouse that lost the most men on 9/11, with Ragaglia's sons, who are now FDNY firefighters.
A Metro-North commuter train derailed in the Bronx early Sunday morning, overturning several of the train's cars. The FDNY has reported there are multiple injuries, although the exact number and their severity is still not clear. Janelle Burrell from CBS 2 News reports.
Investigators are interviewing the crew and checking signals in the area after a deadly commuter train derailment in the Bronx. At least four people are dead and more than 60 are injured. Gary Nunn reports.
Nearly 18 years after 9/11, the death toll continues to rise. Richard Driscoll was the 200th member of the FDNY to die of a 9/11-related illness. His death comes as Sen. Rand Paul blocked a vote to permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund.
Tuesday marked graduation day for 301 men and women of the FDNY's class of 2019. Among them, a record number who are answer the call, as their parents did for the last time on 9/11. Mola lenghi has more.
The FDNY swore in 301 new probationary firefighters at a ceremony Tuesday. That included a record number of "legacies" whose fathers died protecting New Yorkers. Thirteen of the new firefighters lost a parent during the 9/11 attacks. Mola Lenghi reports.
Out of the 301 men and women who graduated from the New York Fire Academy on Tuesday, 13 of them lost parents in the line of duty on 9/11. Now, they're following in their family members' footsteps to honor them.
"We weren't built for this, you know, we're here to help sick people and stuff like that but the amount of death we're dealing with is, I don't think anybody was ready for that," said one EMT.
Her father, Jerel, called her "Warrior Princess," for her fighting spirit against the horrible COVID-19 virus.
Daniel Foley, who helped find the remains of his firefighter brother in the rubble of the World Trade Center, died at the age of 46 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, officials said.
Last year, the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York reported 170 deaths related to the attacks.
Tuesday marked graduation day for 301 men and women of the FDNY's class of 2019
Michael Haub was a 34-year-old father of two and an FDNY firefighter when he was killed in the lobby of the south tower of the World Trade Center
Christopher Slutman was killed in Afghanistan this month, three weeks before he was set to go home
Jim McGlynn survived the collapse of the North Tower
The majority of the people injured were treated and released at the scene, a Port Authority spokesman said, but a few were being transported to area hospitals
Several workers were rescued from a confined space at the construction site, authorities told CBS New York
When firefighters showed up to open a stuck elevator, they found a woman inside
Steven Pollard is the 1,151st member of the FDNY to die in the line of duty, and comes from a family of firefighters
Firefighters had initially responded to a report of a smoking transformer when they discovered a gas leak; no injuries were reported Sunday
"When I think back on it, I think about turning traumatic memories into hope so that others may live, and to make a difference in people's lives"
Prospects for a U.S.-Iran deal seem to dim as the war between Israel and Hezbollah grinds on despite Trump saying they agreed to stop fighting.
About a month after ejecting during the friendly-fire incident, the pilot was on a mission over Iran when his jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile, prompting a daring rescue operation.
American military forces carried out strikes on Iranian targets after attempted Iranian drone and missile attacks, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday, in the latest clash.
A Frontier Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Sunday was diverted to Miami when a passenger tried to open the door mid-flight.
Bakersfield police said in a social media post that "a confirmed bomb threat" was taking place at a Chase bank branch downtown.
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
"We are not moving forward with the fund. Period," Blanche told House lawmakers.
A musical concert series has become a point of political contention, with performers dropping out of the series.
Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California and Iowa.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
Bakersfield police said in a social media post that "a confirmed bomb threat" was taking place at a Chase bank branch downtown.
"It will be a very long, multi-month to multi-year process for things to fully normalize," GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan said.
About a month after ejecting during the friendly-fire incident, the pilot was on a mission over Iran when his jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile, prompting a daring rescue operation.
"It will be a very long, multi-month to multi-year process for things to fully normalize," GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan said.
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
Economists at the New York Federal Reserve say they've identified the main reason some recent college grads are having trouble landing a job.
Travel experts say to be prepared for potential disruptions as countries implement the new Entry/Exit System now in place across the EU and other countries.
The Northlake Police Department issued a warning about a new scam at gas stations that is low tech, but effective.
American military forces carried out strikes on Iranian targets after attempted Iranian drone and missile attacks, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday, in the latest clash.
The New Jersey congressman last voted on March 5.
"We are not moving forward with the fund. Period," Blanche told House lawmakers.
About a month after ejecting during the friendly-fire incident, the pilot was on a mission over Iran when his jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile, prompting a daring rescue operation.
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
American military forces carried out strikes on Iranian targets after attempted Iranian drone and missile attacks, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday, in the latest clash.
The collection once belonged to the noble Beaufort-Spontin family, who were suspected of having collaborated with the Nazis.
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
The U.S. and British militaries say one American soldier and one British soldier died during a training exercise in Iraq.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Two indie horror films made by YouTubers, "Backrooms" and "Obsession," beat out Disney's latest "Star Wars" movie in the box office this weekend. Steven Zeitchik, senior editor for the Hollywood Reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
Grammy Award winner P!nk is preparing to host the Tony Awards on Sunday on CBS. The singer speaks with "CBS Mornings" about what to expect and why she asked her daughter for permission before agreeing to host.
Monday marks 100 years since the birth of the iconic Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe. On Aug. 10, 1962, six days after her death at the age of 36, CBS News aired a retrospective special about the legend's life, featuring interviews with friends, mentors and colleagues.
"It's not anything to do with politics. I don't know why they're turning it into politics," Vanilla Ice said of the Freedom 250 concerts planned in Washington, D.C.
Developments in artificial intelligence are happening very quickly, and so are mass layoffs as corporations rapidly embrace the technology. But now some companies like Uber and Microsoft are starting to second-guess aggressive AI adoption. Reyhan Harmanci, director of features at Wired magazine, joins to discuss the state of AI in corporate America.
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
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.
Florida has filed a civil suit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of deceiving users. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot Claude, has filed to go public, setting up one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
Police say a man with a bomb allegedly strapped to his chest took at least one hostage in a California Chase Bank on Tuesday. Carter Evans reports.
Police say a suspect has taken at least one hostage at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
Federal authorities have arrested and charged four people with drug trafficking after a months-long investigation uncovered what federal officials called a massive, 2,000-foot-long underground tunnel connecting Mexico to the U.S. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Four people were arrested and charged with trafficking more than $45 million in cocaine through the 2,000-foot-long tunnel complete with reinforced walls, ventilation and a rail system.
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.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
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.
Primary battles are underway in six states; acting AG Todd Blanche testifies before the House Appropriations Committee.
A high school graduation and an Army specialist's reunion happened on the same day in Milwaukee. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
The search for the missing Michigan woman in the Bahamas is a "potential murder investigation," a U.S. official told CBS News. Coast Guard divers recently began searching for Lynette Hooker in new areas. Cristian Benavides is following the case and has exclusive video of the search.
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told people last week to take cover ahead of what his government feared would be a massive Russian attack, which came on Tuesday. Swarms of missiles and drones killed more than 20 people and wounded over 100. Aidan Stretch reports from hard-hit capital Kyiv.