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Many commuters in the nation's capital had to find a different way to work Wednesday morning. Officials closed down the city's Metro system to check for damage along more than 100 miles of track. The closure came after a cable fire led to major delays on Monday. Jeff Pegues has more.
"CBS This Morning" is taking the first drone ever allowed inside the New York subway system, with an exclusive look at a vital transportation advance in New York City. Don Dahler reports on the progress on the Second Avenue line from 10 stories underground.
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including surprise ballroom dancing at a busy Big Apple crosswalk and Marnie The Dog taking a ride on the New York City subway. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.
Authorities are investigating after video surfaced showing two men fighting another man and trying to push him out of a moving train in Baltimore. CBS Baltimore's Christie Ileto has more on the video that's gone viral and the investigation that's underway.
Muslim comedians Negin Farsad and Dean Obeidallah launch funny offensive against new anti-Islam posters in New York's transit system. CBS's Ines Novacic reports.
The entirely reconstructed Montague tunnel under the East River was completed ahead of schedule and $60 million under budget. Governor Andrew Cuomo and MTA Chairman Tom Pendergast inspect the work at a special test run of the brand new tunnel. Marcia Kramer reports.
Authorities said it either "failed to navigate" a turn on a highway or suffered a brake failure. All nine people on board were brought to area hospitals.
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.
Since COVID-19 hit, U.S. public transportation has been struggling. Budget shortfalls are expected to be as high as $38 billion nationwide, and while the industry employs more than 400,000 people, many transit systems are now bracing for potential layoffs and service cuts. Jeff Glor sat down with the head of New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority — the country's largest transit system — to discuss the enormous challenges ahead.
Investigators have determined that a Metro-North train was traveling 82 miles per hour -- 52 mph over the speed limit -- before it jumped the track and crashed, killing four people. The train's engineer told first responders he hit the brakes, but the train did not respond. Investigators say it's too early to tell if the cause of the accident was human error or faulty equipment. Jeff Pegues reports.
Exactly 30 years ago, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Dr. Feranmi Okanlami, an assistant professor of family medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Michigan, joins CBSN's Laura Podesta to talk about the history of the landmark law and why there is still work to be done.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday during his daily briefing that the state will reopen better than it was prior to the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks.
The MTA has unveiled new technology that could slow the spread of coronavirus on public transportation in the city. The new devices reportedly use ultraviolet light to kill COVID-19. Director of the Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University, Dr. David Brenner, joins CBSN to explain how it works.
The transit system in New York City is testing out more than 150 special ultraviolet lamps to eliminate the coronavirus on subway trains and buses during their overnight cleanings.
A New York City subway car caught fire on Friday, killing a transit worker and injuring at least nine other people. Police say there were fires at several nearby stations that may be connected. Watch a briefing by transit and police officials.
The global pandemic is taking a heavy toll on New York City transit workers. A report by the independent nonprofit news outlet The City finds MTA employees are dying from COVID-19 at an alarming rate. In particular, bus drivers have taken the biggest hit out of the agency's 74,000 person workforce. Jose Martinez, senior reporter covering transit for The City, joined CBSN with more.
The New York Police Department is looking into a growing number of homeless people sleeping in subway cars and stations. This caught the ire of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who called the situation "disgusting." CBSN New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A water main break flooded part of Manhattan's Upper West Side and snarled the morning commute.
The stoppage affected the No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 trains that serve swaths of Manhattan, the Bronx and Brooklyn
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority paid its workers $418 million in overtime in 2018, even as it hikes prices for riders
Marc Gomez, 36, was arrested Saturday and charged in a brutal subway attack that was captured in a video that went viral. CBS New York’s Reena Roy reports.
A young mother fell to her death Monday at a subway station in New York City. Malaysia Goodson, 22, was carrying her 1-year-old daughter and pushing a stroller full of shopping bags when she fell, police said.
The Cortlandt Street station, which was located directly below the World Trade Center, sat unused for the last 17 years
Authorities are searching for the owner of a pit bull that was seen on video attacking a woman on the subway Friday
Congestion pricing uses electronic tolling to charge vehicles for entering certain parts of town during especially busy times
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Luigi Mangione will be back in court Friday as a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial continues.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
ICE began enhanced operations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area this week, as President Trump rails against Somali people in Minnesota.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Luigi Mangione will be back in court Friday as a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial continues.
Officials have said that jaguar breeding in the U.S. has not been documented in more than a century.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.
Rents in the 50 largest cities have surged by hundreds of dollars per month over the last five years, a LendingTree analysis found.
Job cuts so far this year are at their highest levels since 2020, new report says.
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
ICE began enhanced operations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area this week, as President Trump rails against Somali people in Minnesota.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
The holiday season can be a wonderful, but also stressful time – filled with unrealistic expectations. A recent poll found 41% of adults anticipate more holiday stress this year. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma has tips to unwind during the holidays.
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Lucy Liu talks about starring in and producing the movie "Rosemead," why she says the story resonates universally and reflecting on personal experiences for the film.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
Grammy winning DJ and producer Kaytranada has become one of the most influential voices in dance and electronic music, and has collaborated with top artists. He spoke with "CBS Mornings" about his latest album, touring and his journey in music.
Actor and comedian Richie Moriarty talks with "CBS Mornings" about the fifth season of the comedy series "Ghosts," what's next for his character and how the cast has bonded.
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Google has released its list of the 2025 top search trends. Robert Ferrera, a Google Trends expert, joins CBS News with more.
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.
India's government, amid an uproar over privacy, has revoked an order quietly issued to smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run security app.
OpenAI has declared a "code red" as Google threatens to unseat the AI industry's early leader, according to the Wall Street Journal. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
New evidence was presented in court in connection with the case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
New York Attorney General Letitia James reacted to news of a federal grand jury refusing to re-indict her after earlier fraud charges against her were thrown out. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more.
The Pentagon announced another strike against an alleged drug-carrying boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This comes as lawmakers react to a classified briefing on the controversial Sept. 2 strikes targeting a vessel near Venezuela. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Luigi Mangione will be back in court Friday as a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial continues.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
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.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress received a classified briefing on the deadly Sept. 2 strikes against a vessel apparently carrying drugs toward the U.S. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Record cold temperatures are impacting parts of the U.S. and the frigid conditions are expected to persist through the weekend. Tom Hanson has more, and Rob Marciano gives the latest forecast.
New evidence was presented in court in connection with the case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
New York Attorney General Letitia James reacted to news of a federal grand jury refusing to re-indict her after earlier fraud charges against her were thrown out. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more.
The Supreme Court is allowing the state of Texas to use its redrawn congressional map that could favor Republicans, for now. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.