Restaurant raises money to feed health care workers
Buying a meal from the restaurant could help save the family business – and feed front-line health care workers at the same time.
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Health care workers board plane to NYC
"These brave souls soldier on in the midst of tremendous risk and exposure, constantly putting the needs of others above their own," Southwest Airlines said.
More 911 calls for coronavirus in NYC than Sept. 11
5,500 emergency calls were received on the day of the World Trade Center attacks – now that number has been far exceeded.
N.Y. moms won't have to give birth alone during coronavirus
"In no hospital in New York will a woman be forced to be alone when she gives birth. Not now, not ever," Governor Andrew Cuomo tweeted Saturday.
Army staffing field hospitals while trying to stay ready for war
The Army has accessed 181 facilities across the country that could possibly become other field hospitals.
NYC convention center becoming hospital
Governor Andrew Cuomo said the Javits Center in Manhattan is being transformed into a hospital with 1,000 beds.
N.Y. coronavirus death toll spikes to 519, Cuomo says
New York is the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
Rihanna donates safety gear to New York City hospitals
Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday praised the pop star, saying, "We're so appreciative of your help and that of so many others who have stepped up."
Mayor predicts over half of NYC will get coronavirus
He also said that people should be prepared for New York City to remain closed through May
NYC subway fire kills one; other blazes reported nearby
The NYPD said it is possible that other fires in the city are connected.
New York governor calls stimulus bill "reckless"
"The congressional action, in my opinion, simply failed to address the governmental need," Cuomo said.
Four Seasons offers New York City medical workers free rooms
The news comes as many health care professionals say they are "scared" to go to work, not just for their own safety, but the safety of family members they could potentially infect.
Tony Awards postponed due to coronavirus
The news comes as Broadway suffers its longest blackout in history and the number of COVID-19 cases in New York City surpasses 17,000.
Inside New York ERs: "Like sending a soldier into war"
New York City's hospitals have become the war-zone-like epicenter of the nation's coronavirus crisis.
Cuomo issues dire warning about rising virus rate: "A bullet train"
Governor spoke from Javits Convention Center in New York City, which is being turned into a field hospital. The state has more than 13,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Cuomo takes national spotlight amid coronavirus pandemic
"I live in Austin, TX and watch you everyday. Stay safe," a woman tweeted during one of Cuomo's many press briefings
Americans struggling to stay 6 feet away from each other
Some grocery stores are adding visual cues to remind people to keep their distance from each other.
38 test positive for coronavirus in New York City jails
The New York City Board of Correction on Saturday sent a letter to city leaders urging them to release inmates at higher risk of a serious infection and to "rapidly" decrease the prison population.
Bellevue, the storied history of America's oldest public hospital
The New York City medical institution became renowned for turning no one away, and for treating the worst of cases with the best of care
What does Cuomo's stay-at-home order mean to most New Yorkers?
"If somebody wants to blame someone or complain about someone, blame me. There is no one else who is responsible for this decision," Cuomo said.
NYC has over 4,400 cases of coronavirus — the highest by far
Governor Andrew Cuomo said Friday that the total number of confirmed cases in New York state is now 7,102; more than half are in New York City.
1,000 retired health care workers volunteer to work in NYC
"This is going to be like a war effort," Mayor Bill de Blasio said, praising the "inspiring" health care workers joining the fight.
NY orders most workers to stay at home as virus spreads
Governor Andrew Cuomo is also freezing evictions to ease the financial strain on individuals and businesses.
NBA teams criticized over access to coronavirus tests
"Tests should not be for the wealthy, but for the sick," Bill de Blasio tweeted.
Cuomo dismisses idea of NYC order to shelter in place
"I don't think shelter in place really works for one locality," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
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Iran touts video of purported ship seizures as Trump quiet on next move
Iran releases video purportedly showing its forces seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a five-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump admin. departure
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
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Family "is heartbroken" to learn soldier's wife won't be released by ICE after all
The wife of Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano is being held at an ICE detention center in El Paso.
Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
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Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
Police hunt 17-year-old suspect in shooting near University of Iowa
Iowa City police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect charged in connection with a shooting that injured five near the University of Iowa over the weekend.
U.S. forces board Iran-linked vessel amid tit-for-tat ship interdictions
U.S. forces have intercepted and boarded another "stateless" vessel linked to Iran, the U.S. military says.
The 2026 NFL Draft is tonight. Here's when and how to watch.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
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Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a six-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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U.S. forces board Iran-linked vessel amid tit-for-tat ship interdictions
U.S. forces have intercepted and boarded another "stateless" vessel linked to Iran, the U.S. military says.
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
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Iran touts video of ship seizures as Trump keeps quiet on his next move
Iran releases video showing commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Hungary drops veto, clearing path for $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine
The move may signal a more constructive relationship between Ukraine and the European Union following the ouster of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán earlier this month.
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
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Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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Scammers are using AI to fuel fraud schemes
The Internal Revenue Service is warning about scammers using AI tools to carry out crypto fraud schemes. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Police hunt 17-year-old suspect in shooting near University of Iowa
Iowa City police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect charged in connection with a shooting that injured five near the University of Iowa over the weekend.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
Remains found of 3 Memphis children may have been there for years, police say
Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
Parents of slain Loyola freshman speak out
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student who police say was gunned down last month by an undocumented immigrant, spoke out for the first time with CBS News' Matt Gutman.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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How much does it cost to raise a child?
It now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child in the U.S. until the age of 18, according to LendingTree. Kelly O'Grady breaks down how to navigate the costs.
Scammers are using AI to fuel fraud schemes
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Tourists rescued from cliff in Australia
A group of seven tourists became trapped on a cliff in Australia when the tide came in as they went for a morning walk on a beach. Holly Williams reports on the 3-hour operation to rescue them.
California governor race heats up
California's gubernatorial hopefuls joined a debate on Wednesday after Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race. The New York Times' Laurel Rosenhall joins CBS News with more details.
How U.S.-Mexico border crossings have changed
Illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border have fallen to a 55-year low after skyrocketing several years ago. It comes amid a violent crackdown this year by the Trump administration in some major U.S. cities. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.