Deadly helicopter crash in Hudson River likely caused by bird strike, NTSB says
A family of five from Spain, including three children, and the pilot died in the April 2025 crash.
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Bird strike possible cause of chopper crash
Fifteen months after a sightseeing helicopter broke up in the air and crashed in New York City's Hudson River, investigators revealed what they believe brought down the chopper, killing the pilot and a family of five. Kris Van Cleave reports.
"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot shares diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who saved 155 lives by safely landing a plane in the Hudson River in 2009, revealed he's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Pilot, passenger survive plane crash in icy river
A small plane pulled off an emergency landing on the Hudson River north of New York City, with both people on board suffering only minor injuries. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Dozens hurt when yacht strikes dock in Hudson River, FDNY says
According to the FDNY, about 350 people were on board the vessel when it hit a dock.
When Sully met the passengers he saved
Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger saved all 155 people on board US Airways Flight 1549. Ten years ago, 60 Minutes was there when he reunited with them
Sneak peek: Death on the Hudson
A stunning twist in the case against a woman charged with killing her fiancé during a kayaking trip -- was it an accident or murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant has the latest in the case Saturday, Aug. 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Worker killed in sewage boat explosion on New York City's Hudson River
An explosion on board a sewage boat docked on the Hudson River killed a New York City worker and injured two others.
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Helicopter crashes into river in New York City; Dow tumbles 1,000 points after historic rally
Helicopter that crashed into NYC's Hudson River broke apart in midair, NTSB finds
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on April's Hudson River helicopter crash that killed six.
Helicopter tour company involved in fatal NYC crash shuts down, FAA says
New York Helicopter Tours, the company involved in the deadly crash on the Hudson River last week, is shutting down its operations, the FAA said Sunday night.
Divers continue search of Hudson River for helicopter crash wreckage
Dive teams returned to the Hudson River on Saturday to try to recover the final pieces of wreckage from Thursday's fatal helicopter crash.
Deadly helicopter crash renews safety concerns
The deadly crash of a sightseeing helicopter in New York City prompted renewed scrutiny of the flights. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has details about the horrifying incident.
5 of 6 victims of Hudson River helicopter crash were tourists from Spain
Five of the six victims of the Hudson River helicopter crash in NYC have been identified as Siemens executive Agustin Escobar Canadas and his family.
NTSB probing Hudson River helicopter crash
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy gave an update Friday on the investigation into Thursday's deadly helicopter crash in the Hudson River. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste joins to unpack the significant takeaways.
Latest on Hudson River helicopter crash
Spanish tourists were on board a helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River near New York City. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports on the deadly incident.
What we know about Hudson River helicopter crash
Six people died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River between Manhattan and Jersey City. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Victims in Hudson River chopper crash
Six people, including three children, died after a helicopter crashed into New York and New Jersey's Hudson River on Thursday afternoon. CBS News New York correspondent Bradley Blackburn reports.
6 dead in Hudson River chopper crash: source
All six people who were on board a helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River have died, a source says. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Helicopter crashes into Hudson River near NYC
A helicopter has crashed into the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey. Police say at least one person is dead.
Early details on Hudson River chopper crash
At least one person has died after a helicopter crashed in the Hudson River on Thursday, New York police say. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Museum honors captain's actions
It has been more than 15 years since 155 people were rescued from the Hudson River after US Airways flight 1549 struck a flock of geese, forcing an emergency landing on the water. Everyone on board survived, largely in part because of the actions of Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger. A new museum named in his honor revisits that day.
"Miracle on the Hudson" survivor 15 years later
Fifteen years ago, U.S. Airways pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger successfully landed a plane in the Hudson River during an emergency, saving 155 people in what became known as the "Miracle on the Hudson." Bill Elkin, who was on board, joined CBS News with his memories of Sullenberger's heroic actions.
Navy SEALs prepare for swim fundraiser
Service members and veterans are taking to the Hudson River on Saturday in support of military programs. The annual New York City Navy SEAL Swim will start in New Jersey and end at the World Trade Center in Manhattan. Navy SEAL Foundation staff members Chris Irwin and Geoff Leard join CBS News to discuss the significance of the event for veterans and those actively serving.
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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Iran accuses U.S. of escalating tensions as Washington plans more strikes
Iran accused the U.S. of escalating tensions in the region and said it's preparing its own response if Washington goes ahead with new strikes.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Spain to put containment fence around Ceuta after migrants rush border
Most migrants who entered the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta have been returned to Morocco, Spain's authorities said Saturday.
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
FIFA scraps its World Cup investment plan after backlash
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
Body of missing girl found in New Jersey river after 2-day search, officials say
The body of a missing girl has been found in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search, officials said.
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Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
FIFA scraps its World Cup investment plan after backlash
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
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Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Lawyer for Rep. Miller's ex-wife files for restraining order amid abuse claims
The ex-wife of GOP Rep. Max Miller asked a court to issue a restraining order blocking Miller from contacting her lawyer, as the Ohio congressman faces allegations of abuse — which he denies.
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She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
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Famed climber dead in Pakistan avalanche; search for others ongoing
The expedition lost contact with its base camp after an avalanche struck Broad Peak as they attempted to scale the mountain.
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 9, injure at least 27, officials say
Kyiv said the strikes had killed four people, and the city's mayor reported 15 people, including two boys aged 13 and 17, were wounded and transported to hospital.
FIFA scraps its World Cup investment plan after backlash
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
Brother of slain cartel leader "El Mencho" pleads guilty to U.S. drug charges
Antonio Oseguera Cervantes worked for cartels with his brother Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the drug lord known as "El Mencho," according to federal prosecutors.
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swings into theaters
Just weeks after "Supergirl" underperformed at the box office, the ninth live-action Spider-Man film since 2002 is expected to premiere with a projected global opening of as much as $465 million. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss.
From the archives: Spider-Man creator Stan Lee
The creator of such superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four, Stan Lee (1922-2018) was a comic book genius whose characters made him a superhero himself to legions of fans. In this report that originally aired Jan. 17, 2016, Lee talked with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan about his marvelous life story that, fittingly, was published in comic-book form.
Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winner for "Once" (which became a Tony Award-winning musical), died July 29, 2026 at age 56. In this March 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Hansard talked with Anthony Mason about growing up as a street performer in Dublin, and his meteoric rise to fame as a member of the rock band The Frames and (with Markéta Irglová) half of the duo The Swell Season. Also: A web extra featuring Hansard busking on the streets of New York City.
Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
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Anthropic claims its AI models went rogue
Anthropic claims its artificial intelligence models went rogue during testing and hacked into three other companies. Less than two weeks ago, OpenAI reported a similar incident for one of its models. Stephen Witt, author of "The Thinking Machine," joins to unpack the situation.
Trump blames Minnesota for water cyberattack
The U.S. government is investigating whether Iran is behind a cyberattack on water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 community water systems were impacted. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
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.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Is Iran targeting the U.S. water supply?
Investigators are examining whether Iran was involved with a series of cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and other states. Nicole Sganga reports.
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Notes released in Nancy Guthrie case
For the first time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office released a pair of emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, who said she had died shortly after she had been abducted. Tom Hanson reports.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released
Possible ransom notes released by the Pima County Sheriff's Department in the hopes of identifying Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper or kidnappers include specific details about Guthrie's white Apple Watch and allege that she died unexpectedly of a medical condition and "is buried in nature." CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks it down.
Epstein survivor calls Blanche "walking perjury"
Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's abuse were on Capitol Hill this week lobbying senators to reject Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. One survivor, Dani Bensky, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her concerns about Blanche.
Brother of slain cartel leader "El Mencho" pleads guilty to U.S. drug charges
Antonio Oseguera Cervantes worked for cartels with his brother Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the drug lord known as "El Mencho," according to federal prosecutors.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Some migrants go back after crossing into Spain
According to the president of Ceuta, 60,000 migrants have flooded the small Spanish territory from Morocco since Thursday. Most voluntarily left the territory amid shortages of food, water and shelter, but thousands remained. Spain's prime minister called it an attack. Aiden Stretch reports from Ceuta, Spain.
Stranger gifts a boy with a piano
Back in 2023, a stranger gifted a boy with autism a piano after seeing his story on the local news. Now, the stranger is more like family, and the boy is dazzling the world with his music. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" revisiting Jude's story.
Oil giants see profits surge amid Iran war
America's biggest oil companies are reporting massive profits as the Iran war continues to disrupt global energy supplies. CBS News business contributor Javier David joins with analysis.
DOJ dismisses indictment over Reflecting Pool
The U.S. government dismissed the felony indictment against David Hearn, the former Olympian accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool of the National Mall.
Trump blames cyber attacks on Minnesota
President Trump took his Cabinet meeting on the road to Camp David on Friday, where he downplayed cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems that U.S. officials suspect were linked to Iran. Nancy Cordes reports.