Jericka Duncan reports with a preview of the city's preparations.
New York City is getting ready for its massive New Year's celebration in Times Square. Jericka Duncan reports with a preview of the city's preparations.
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NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and city officials are trying to diffuse anger in New York's police force. But just days after officers turned their back to him, the mayor was booed Monday while speaking at an NYPD graduation ceremony
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and city officials are trying to diffuse anger in New York's police force. But just days after officers turned their back to him, the mayor was booed Monday while speaking at an NYPD graduation ceremony. Don Dahler reports.
NYPD officers are continuing to protest against their mayor, this time by booing him during a speech at the NYPD academy commencement
NYPD officers are continuing to protest against their mayor, this time by booing him during a speech at the NYPD academy commencement.
Weeks of anti-police brutality protests and the mayor's own comments about the NYPD have now pushed their relationship to near breaking point
Support for Mayor Bill de Blasio among the NYPD was never more than lukewarm at best, but weeks of anti-police brutality protests and de Blasio's own comments about the NYPD have now pushed their relationship to near breaking point. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the silent protests highlighting the growing tensions.
The latest on the missing AirAsia jet, the national conversation about police and race, and the government's response to Ebola
The latest on the missing AirAsia jet, the national conversation about police and race, and the government's response to Ebola, with NYPD Commisioner Bill Bratton, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Ron Klain, Capt. Sully Sullenberger, and others.
New York City Police Department Commissioner Bill Bratton discusses the tensions between police and protesters in his city
New York City Police Department Commissioner Bill Bratton discusses the tensions between police and protesters in his city.
Bratton remembered assassinated NYPD officer Rafael Ramos as a hero and an exemplary cop.
Bill Bratton, the commissioner of the New York Police Department, remembered assassinated NYPD officer Rafael Ramos as a hero and an exemplary cop. Bratton was speaking at Ramos' funeral in Queens on Saturday.
Commissioner Bill Bratton announced that he is posthumously promoting Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu to detective
At the funeral for slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos on Saturday, police commissioner Bill Bratton announced that he is posthumously promoting Ramos and his partner Wenjian Liu to detective. Bratton also named Ramos an honorary chaplain of his precinct, a position he had been working toward.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio praised slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos for his dedication to his community
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio praised slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos for his dedication to his community, his church and New York City Saturday in a speech at Ramos's funeral in Queens. Ramos and his partner Wenjian Liu were gunned down in their patrol car last week.
Vice-president Joe Biden spoke at the funeral of murdered New York City police officer Rafael Ramos in Queens on Saturday
Vice-president Joe Biden spoke at the funeral of murdered New York City police officer Rafael Ramos in Queens on Saturday. He praised Ramos for "being a cop for all the right reasons," and hailed the NYPD and the city for their responses to the tragedy
Gov. Andrew Cuomo praised the NYPD for its response to the recent protests and the city for standing strong in the face of adversity
Gov. Andrew Cuomo praised the NYPD for its response to the recent protests and the city for standing strong in the face of adversity. Cuomo was speaking at the funeral of murdered New York City police officer Rafael Ramos in Queens.
New York police have arrested a man allegedly overhead planning to kill cops
New York police have arrested a man allegedly overhead planning to kill cops. Investigators have been looking into hundreds of other online postings and 911 calls related to threats against police. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Mayor Bill de Blasio also led a moment of silence on Tuesday for Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu
Hundreds gathered in New York City Tuesday night to protest against police, even after Mayor Bill de Blasio requested a pause in demonstrations until the two murdered NYPD officers are laid to rest. De Blasio also led a moment of silence on Tuesday for Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu. Vinita Nair reports.
President Obama condemned the killings of two NYPD officers and offered federal assistance to the NYPD
President Obama condemned the killings of two NYPD officers and offered federal assistance to the NYPD. But there have also been calls for the President to do more to diffuse racial tensions. Major Garrett gives a behind the scenes look at the options the President faced in responding to the issue of race.
NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio visited the families of the two NYPD officers who were killed over the weekend
NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio visited the families of the two NYPD officers who were killed over the weekend. De Blasio later asked for a pause in anti-police protests until after the funerals for the slain officers. Don Dahler reports on the criticism De Blasio is facing from some members of the force.
Ismaaiyl Brinsley, the man who killed 2 NYPD officers, was no stranger to law enforcement
Ismaaiyl Brinsley, the man who killed 2 NYPD officers, was no stranger to law enforcement. Jericka Duncan reports that Brinsley has had multiple infractions with the law that go back over a decade.
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton chalked up much of the criticism against Mayor Bill de Blasio as "politics"
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton chalked up much of the criticism against Mayor Bill de Blasio as "politics." Bratton talked to James Brown about his plans to address some of the divisive issues between city hall, the police union and the community.
A surveillance video from the Atlantic Mall in Brooklyn shows Ismaaiyl Brinsley on Dec. 20, a few hours before he gunned down two NYPD officers
A surveillance video from the Atlantic Mall in Brooklyn shows Ismaaiyl Brinsley on Dec. 20, a few hours before he gunned down two NYPD officers. Police believe the plastic bag in his hand contained the gun he used.
Cornell William Brooks, the president of the NAACP, discusses the tragic shooting deaths of two NYPD officers
Cornell William Brooks, the president of the NAACP, discusses the tragic shooting deaths of two NYPD officers.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, reacts to the tragic killing of two NYPD officers
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, reacts to the tragic killing of two NYPD officers.
CBS News' Don Dahler reports from New York City on the reaction to the tragic shooting deaths of two NYPD officers
CBS News' Don Dahler reports from New York City on the reaction to the tragic shooting deaths of two NYPD officers.
The latest on the cyberattack on Sony by North Korea, the decision to normalize U.S.-Cuba relations, and more
The latest on the tragic shooting of two NYPD officers, the cyberattack on Sony by North Korea, the decision to normalize U.S.-Cuba relations, and more, with Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, and Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, and others.
In a developing story, two New York City police officers were shot and killed in their patrol car in Brooklyn
In a developing story, two New York City police officers were shot and killed in their patrol car in Brooklyn. The suspect fled into a nearby subway station, where he killed himself. Mark Albert reports.
NYPD's Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Australian hostage seige
From how the NYPD is preparing for potential hostage situations to the effectiveness of the New South Wales police response, NYPD's Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Australian hostage seige.
There are a lot of security-related lessons to be learned from Sydney's recent hostage incident
There are a lot of security-related lessons to be learned from Sydney's recent hostage incident. NYPD's Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss U.S. cities facing potential threats.
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Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
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Charlie Kirk murder suspect due in court as judge weighs media access
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Democrats ask for audit to determine if Epstein files were "tampered with"
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The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
Severe flooding in Pacific Northwest triggers rescues, road closures
Heavy rain has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency.
MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor as a Republican against incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
Erika Kirk's message to people who celebrated husband's death
Erika Kirk has a message for people who sought to justify the assassination of her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
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MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor
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Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
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Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
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Fed lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in third straight cut
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MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor as a Republican against incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Trump's attacks on her a "very poor reflection on him"
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Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
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Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
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U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
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"Waiting to Exhale" stars on 30th anniversary
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Sombr talks about writing breakout hits
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Joe Bonamassa album pays tribute to B.B. King
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Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
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Australia's new social media ban started with a mom saying, "Do something!"
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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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.
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Arrests across the U.S. have dropped by 25% compared to the onset of the pandemic in 2019, an analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice released Tuesday found.
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