NYC Corrections Department warns of COVID crisis at Rikers Island
The correction department's commissioner said the risk to inmates at the jail "are at a crisis level."
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N.Y. mandates masks at indoor public places that do not require vaccination
The measure is effective starting on Monday until January 15.
10 New York mass COVID vaccination sites open to children 5-11
So far, more than 50,000 children in the state have received at least one shot since the CDC approved Pfizer's vaccine for the age group, according to the governor's office.
N.Y. prepares for possible staff shortages as COVID vaccine mandate nears
Governor Kathy Hochul said a state emergency declaration and other options are on standby to address any potential hospital staffing shortages.
New York governor orders the release of 191 Rikers Island inmates
"That is a point of shame for us, and it needs to be fixed. It's going to be fixed today," Hochul said.
New York bans sale of all gas-powered cars by 2035
The new law follows a similar one passed in California last year.
N.Y. lieutenant governor nominee Brian Benjamin
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has chosen State Senator Brian Benjamin to be lieutenant governor. The Harlem native spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about his new role, as well as how he plans to address criminal justice issues in office.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on taking office
New York's first female governor, Kathy Hochul, who took over after former Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned over sexual harassment allegations, joins "CBS This Morning."
Kathy Hochul chooses state senator as next lieutenant governor
A formal announcement is expected on Thursday, a source familiar with the decision tells CBS News.
New governor of New York adds 12,000 deaths to publicized COVID tally
New York now reports nearly 55,400 people have died of COVID-19 in the state, based on death certificate data submitted to the CDC.
Former NYC Council speaker: "New York politics are finally headed in the right direction"
New York Governor Kathy Hochul outlined her first priorities as the state's new leader on Tuesday. Former New York City Council speaker Christine Quinn joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN to discuss what the move means for state politics and more.
Kathy Hochul commits to "open, ethical governing"
New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered public remarks Tuesday after former Governor Andrew Cuomo left office Tuesday morning. Hochul was sworn in just after midnight, and becomes the first woman to hold the position. Watch her remarks here.
State senator on New York's new governor
Kathy Hochul was sworn in today as the 57th governor of the state of New York after Andrew Cuomo's resignation. State Senator Samra Brouk, who represents a district in the Rochester area, joined CBSN to discuss what Hochul will bring to the state.
Governor Hochul "shattered a ceiling" in N.Y.
Kathy Hochul made history Tuesday by becoming the first female governor of New York. Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman spoke with Tom Hansen about the historical significance of the governor's swearing-in and more.
Kathy Hochul sworn in as New York governor
Kathy Hochul was sworn in as the 57th governor of New York early Tuesday morning. She is the first woman to hold the office, taking over after Andrew Cuomo resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment. Politico reporter and co-author of the New York Playbook newsletter Erin Durkin joined CBSN to discuss the power shift.
Kathy Hochul outlines key priorities after she's sworn in as governor
Hochul took over for Andrew Cuomo, who resigned following accusations of sexual harassment.
Hochul: "Prepared on day 1" to become New York governor
Incoming New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she is ready to assume the office once Governor Andrew Cuomo officially resigns.
Face the Nation: Martin, Hochul, Osgood
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Meet New York's first female governor
New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will make history as the first female governor of the state when Governor Andrew Cuomo leaves office later this month. She says she's "fully prepared" for the job. "CBS This Morning" national correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke to Hochul.
A look at the investigations into Andrew Cuomo
Several state and local investigations into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo continue despite his resignation. Some of them stem from the state attorney general's independent investigation that found he sexually harassed 11 women. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the latest. Then, Alyssa Katz, deputy editor of The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with her analysis.
Kathy Hochul prepares to become N.Y. governor
New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul is less than two weeks away from becoming the state's first female governor. Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss Hochul's transition.
Next New York governor holds press conference
New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul gave her first public remarks Wednesday since Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation a day earlier. "It is not something I expected or asked for, but I am fully prepared to assume the responsibilities of the 57th governor of the state of New York," Hochul said. Watch her remarks and a press conference she held.
"Me Too" founder weighs in on Cuomo
Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation is being met with criticism from both sides of the aisle. Some critics say his apology was inauthentic, as he continued to deny he sexually harassed 11 women. Tarana Burke, the founder of the "Me Too" movement, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
What's next after Cuomo suddenly resigns?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will step down in two weeks following mounting pressure to quit after a bombshell report detailed sexual harassment allegations from 11 women. The three-term Democrat denies the claims, but he said stepping down is what's best for New York. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN AM to discuss what comes next.
Kathy Hochul gives first press briefing
Lieutenant governor Kathy Hochul will step into the role of New York governor in less than two weeks. On Wednesday, she gave her first press briefing since Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation. She promised her administration will be much different from that of her predecessor. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports from Albany. Then Zach Williams, senior state politics reporter at City & State NY, and criminal defense attorney Molly Parmer join CBSN's Elaine Quijano with their analysis.
Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
6 Minnesota federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Mass exodus at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
Their 21 kids were taken by the state. They've since had more surrogate-born babies.
The couple had so many kids in their Los Angeles-area mansion a neighbor "thought it was a kindergarten." The investigation has only gotten stranger.
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Focusing on these sectors could give your job search a boost, according to a new ranking of the best jobs for 2026.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
6 Minn. federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
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Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
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Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.
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Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
6 Minn. federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Clintons won't testify in Epstein probe as House Oversight GOP threatens contempt
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
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Rampaging elephant kills 20 people, including children, in India
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler, officials said.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
BBC to seek dismissal of Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit
British public broadcaster BBC wants a Florida court to throw out Trump's lawsuit, with lawyers arguing a lack of jurisdiction.
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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Behind-the-scenes at the Golden Globes
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
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Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
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.
British regulators on Grok AI images
British regulators are investigating X for lewd AI images generated by Grok, the AI arm of Elon Musk's social platform. Michael Goodyear, an associate professor at New York Law School, joins CBS News with more.
Pentagon adopting Musk's Grok AI despite growing backlash against it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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.
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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Trump posts about Minnesota ICE raids
President Trump posted on social media about the expanding Minnesota ICE raids and promised a day of "RECKONING & RETRIBUTION" is coming. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Minnesota takes on Trump administration
The state of Minnesota, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing the Department of Homeland Security and several Trump administration officials over the massive operations involving federal law enforcement. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Man admits to starting fire at synagogue
Investigators say Stephen Spencer Pittman admitted to starting a fire at Mississippi's largest synagogue. Newly obtained video shows a man dousing Jackson's Beth Israel Congregation with liquid from a gas container. Jason Allen reports.
Over 1,500 pounds of meth found in secret labs in Mexico
More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities said.
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
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Iranian women's rights activist on regime
Two sources tell CBS News that at least 12,000 people are dead in Iran after widespread protests. The numbers are hard to verify as many means of communication have been cut off there for several days. Iranian women's rights activist Masih Alinejad joins CBS News to discuss.
Possible impacts from 10% credit card rate cap
The Dow Jones fell nearly 400 points on Tuesday as traders reacted to President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year. Kristin Myers, ETF editor-in-chief at Asset TV, joins to discuss how the plan could impact borrowers if implemented.
6 prosecutors resign over ICE shooting probe
At least six prosecutors in the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office have resigned over the investigation into the ICE killing of Renee Good. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak reports.
Trump on his red line for Iran amid protests
President Trump says the U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iranian authorities begin hanging anti-government protesters, saying "it's not gonna work out good." Watch more of his exclusive interview with Tony Dokoupil tonight on "CBS Evening News."
Trump proposes policies for home affordability
President Trump is proposing two new policies to help make buying a home more affordable for Americans facing soaring prices and high mortgage rates. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.