NYC subway rider burned after man threw flaming liquid on him, police say
A man in a New York City subway station was burned when police say a fellow rider doused him in flaming liquid that set his shirt on fire.
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Judge in "hush money" trial rejects Trump request to sanction prosecutors
The judge in the former president's "hush money" trial rejected Trump's request that prosecutors be sanctioned for a submitting a deluge of evidence just weeks before the trial's scheduled start.
Suspect arrested in New York City attack on actor Steve Buscemi
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
Exclusive video shows Steve Buscemi moments before random attack in NYC
Actor Steve Buscemi appeared to be looking at his phone moments before he was randomly punched in New York City, exclusive video obtained by CBS New York shows.
Michael Cohen faces sharp cross-examination
Michael Cohen faced a second day of cross-examination in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial on Thursday as week five ended. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett unpacks the day's proceedings.
Day 2 of Michael Cohen Trump trial testimony
Former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen was back on the stand Tuesday in the former president's New York criminal trial, describing how he eventually turned against Trump. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Cohen cross-examination begins in Trump trial
In former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial on Tuesday, Michael Cohen detailed how he arranged payments to adult film actor Stormy Daniels and began facing cross-examination by Trump's attorneys. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest.
Actor Steve Buscemi randomly punched in Manhattan
The 66-year-old suffered an eye injury but is expected to be OK. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Trump watches Stormy Daniels testimony
Stormy Daniels, the adult film star at the center of Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, faced cross-examination Thursday by the defense team. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Katrina Kaufman are following the latest in the "hush money" trial.
1 in 24 NYC residents is a millionaire, more than any other city
If it feels like everyone in New York City is richer than you, it's because they probably are.
Hunter College protesters descend on Met Gala, several arrests made
Pro-Palestinian protesters started at Hunter College and tried to get to the Met Gala on Monday night in New York City.
Longtime Trump accountant testifies
Prosecutors called their next witness, Deborah Tarasoff, to the stand in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. Tarasoff served as an accountant at the Trump Organization for 24 years. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.
Harvey Weinstein appears in court as prosecutors seek September retrial
Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein.
Formula One champ Lewis Hamilton on fulfilling dream of driving on Fifth Avenue
The eye-catching stunt was part of a promotional effort to spotlight the partnership between Hamilton's Mercedes F1 team and WhatsApp.
NYPD mobilizes outside Columbia University after Adams warns protesters to leave now
Mayor Eric Adams issued a stern warning to Columbia University protesters to leave the area Tuesday after demonstrators occupied a building overnight, prompting the school to threaten them with expulsion.
Tensions rise at Columbia after deadline to clear encampment
Tensions rose on the Columbia University campus as pro-Palestinian protesters refused to comply with a deadline to pack up their encampment.
Trump trial sees new witnesses to close out first week of testimony
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Columbia "making important progress" with pro-Palestinian protesters
Columbia University has given students until Friday morning to reach an agreement to dismantle their pro-Palestinian protest on the school's main lawn.
NYU protesters cleared out by NYPD. See the school's response.
The NYPD made arrests at a pro-Palestinian protest outside NYU's Stern School of Business in Gould Plaza.
Columbia switches to remote learning, as protests enter 6th day
Classes at Columbia University are fully remote Monday, as pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Hamas war stretched into their sixth day.
PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over response to Israel-Hamas war
Facing widespread unhappiness over its response to the Israel-Hamas war, the writers' group PEN America has called off its annual awards ceremony.
Columbia protests continue after more than 100 arrested
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators reoccupied Columbia University's main lawn for a fourth day of protests in Upper Manhattan.
Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial
A man set himself on fire Friday outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial in his "hush money" case. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to extinguish the flames, and the man was taken to a local hospital, where he is said to be in critical condition. Jericka Duncan reports.
Biden campaigns as Trump's trial enters Day 2
Both presidential candidates were in their hometowns for very different reasons Tuesday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes explains.
Recapping Day 2 of Trump's "hush money" trial
Seven jurors have officially been sworn in on Day 2 of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Manhattan.
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Iran says U.S. "crossed the point of no return" with attacks on ports
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Pentagon begins release of UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
What scientists will be looking for as government UFO files are released
The Pentagon's release of files might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Tennessee approves new congressional map dissolving majority Black district
Tennessee Republicans earlier Thursday approved a measure to overturn the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting.
Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
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Deputy who killed Black man at grandma's home convicted of homicide
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Pentagon begins release of UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
Apparent bear attack kills missing hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park
The body of a missing hiker killed in an apparent bear attack has been found in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials say.
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Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
AI is as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April's job cuts
New data shows artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for layoffs, even as economists debate whether it is truly displacing workers.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
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Pentagon begins release of UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event
Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Federal judge finds DOGE's elimination of humanities grants "unlawful"
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
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Tracking hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
5 states monitoring hantavirus ship passengers
After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
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Iran says U.S. "crossed the point of no return" with attacks on ports
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Bear kills woman in Japan, 2 more fatal attacks suspected
Japan confirmed the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year.
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, killing at least 3 hikers, police say
Three hikers in an off-limits area died in an eruption of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano, police said.
U.S. strikes 2 Iranian ports as American warships come under fire
Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. struck on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Surprising "Survivor" tribal council ceremony
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals details of the latest "Survivor 50" episode and elimination ceremony, which had another surprise for the castaways.
Exclusive preview of "I Will Find You"
"CBS Mornings" has an exclusive preview of the new Netflix series "I Will Find You," which is based on Harlan Coben's 2023 novel. Coben, who is also an executive producer on the series, talks about what inspired the story and how closely he worked on the Netflix adaptation.
Documentary explores maternal healthcare
Christy Turlington Burns, the founder and president of the nonprofit "Every Mother Counts," speaks about her new documentary, which explores the state of maternal healthcare following the end of Roe v. Wade. She discusses the different risks for women and why this is personal for her.
How Ted Turner transformed media
Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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Pentagon begins release of UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
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Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News finds security gaps at Hilton Hotel
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
DOJ yet to authenticate possible Epstein note
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Correspondents' dinner shooting analysis
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Pentagon begins release of UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Trump reacts to hantavirus outbreak
Global officials continue to monitor potential cases of hantavirus after a deadly outbreak onboard a cruise ship. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Major escalation in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran traded attacks in the strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration insists the ceasefire remains. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports, and retired U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Ray Gerber joins with more insight.
Protests against redistricting in some states
At the Tennessee capitol in Nashville, protesters demonstrated on Thursday against legislation that would break up the state's only Democratic seat. The new map would give Republicans a better chance at winning every congressional seat in November. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Tracking hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
Impact of rising gas prices across U.S.
The average price of gas in the U.S. is now up to $4.55 per gallon, an increase of more than 50% since the war with Iran began. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how the spike is impacting consumer spending.