Almanac: The Empire State Building
On May 1, 1931, the sky-high New York City icon raised during the depths of the Depression opened for business
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The Empire State Building turns 85
One of New York City's most beloved landmarks is a timeless grace note in an ever-changing skyline
Shia LaBeouf apologizes to lookalike assault victim
The "Fury" star left a lengthy voicemail to commiserate with his non-famous doppelgänger
Suspicious powder found at Trump Tower in New York
The substance was later deemed harmless
NYC programs help first-time adult bikers take life by the handlebars
The old saying is "it's as easy as riding a bike," but what if you never learned to ride at all?
Officials: 120 arrested in NYC's largest gang bust
Authorities are expected to announce charges Wednesday against 120 alleged members and associates of two rival street gangs, the Big Money Bosses and 2 Fly YGz
Police: Suspect in robberies, attacks in custody
Police believe Clarence Jones is the man behind a series of violent muggings of elderly women between the ages of 80 and 90
Small margins: How half a degree in global warming may affect the world
Research outlines significant differences between a global temperature increase of 1.5 and 2 degrees Celsius
New rules imposed for Times Square characters
Regulations come after numerous complaints from pedestrians about aggressive panhandling, fights over tips and even arrests
NYC man sentenced for killing ex-girlfriend
When he admitted to killing his ex-girlfriend Angie Escobar, New York man Luis Zambrano also blamed demonic possession and trust issues
Rikers Island
Lack of adequate training and a rising mentally ill population have made an already bad situation in the New York City jail worse. Bill Whitaker reports on why a U.S. attorney is intervening
New Ted Cruz ad hits Donald Trump for praising Bill de Blasio
Trump told "Face the Nation" he never supported de Blasio, despite once speaking highly of the liberal New York City mayor
Toddler sisters killed in NYC fire after mom goes to laundromat
Investigators say burning incense caused deadly fire at a public housing project in the Bronx
Anti-Trump protesters storm NYC hotel ahead of GOP gala
More than two dozen demonstrators arrested during rally against Republican front-runner at site of New York State Republican Committee gala
Alarming video shows Israeli tourist slashed in NYC subway
Investigators say after victim dozed off on subway bench, suspect unleashed violent attack
Behind the scenes at Cirque du Soleil's "Paramour"
Travel through the guts of the historic Lyric Theatre to sneak a peek at the "sexiest" show on Broadway
4 top NYPD officials disciplined amid corruption probe
Investigation is looking into whether officers accepted lavish gifts and vacations in exchange for police escorts and security, NYPD says
Dirt bike videos causing accidents, ambulance delays
Officials say social media is helping to fuel the rise of off-road vehicles in urban areas
Apartment living, WeWork style: karaoke, potlucks and beer
Can a social life -- and no credit checks -- help the co-working startup crack one of the world's toughest housing markets?
All clear after Times Square in New York City evacuated
Truck left unattended and with engine running prompts tourist center to be evacuated, NYPD says
Are New York City's public Wi-Fi hotspots secure?
Thirty-four million Americans don’t have basic broadband access to the Internet
Cops: NY woman lied when she claimed she was slashed
A woman who told police she was slashed by a man who called her a terrorist has recanted her claim, according to the New York Police Department
Times Square characters fight back against proposed rules
NYPD says costumed characters have been arrested 16 times this year for alleged aggressive solicitation, forced touching, assault and grand larceny
Futuristic city design takes park views to a new level
Design competition winners radically reimagine New York City's Central Park
Suspect ID'd in Stonewall Inn sex attack
Police say a man followed a transgender woman into the bathroom of New York City's historic Stonewall Inn, where he sexually assaulted her
Trump "wasn't worried" during White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
Suspect in WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting to be arraigned in federal court
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
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New details emerge on shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
King Charles arriving for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Human remains found in search for missing Florida doctoral student
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.
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United Airlines CEO says he approached American Airlines about merger
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Suspect in WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting to be arraigned in federal court
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
Photos show British royal visits to the U.S. over the years
King Charles is making his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch, though he traveled here 19 times before his coronation. Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
Human remains found in search for missing Florida doctoral student
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.
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United Airlines CEO says he approached American Airlines about merger
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Prediction markets in hot seat over rogue bettors and insider trading
Incidents in which people apparently used exclusive knowledge to score handsome profits raise the question: Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
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King Charles arriving for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Suspect in WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting to be arraigned in federal court
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.
Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth join Margaret Brennan.
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Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust
The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent, plant-based strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.
King Charles arriving for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Photos show British royal visits to the U.S. over the years
King Charles is making his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch, though he traveled here 19 times before his coronation. Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years.
Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.
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4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including acclaimed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
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How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
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.
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Trump on correspondents' dinner shooting
President Trump spoke to "60 Minutes" correspondent Norah O'Donnell after a suspected gunman stormed the security perimeter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night. Mr. Trump reacted to the Secret Service reaction and the apparent "manifesto" the suspect sent to his family, according to a senior official. O'Donnell joins CBS News Mornings with more details on her interview.
World leaders on D.C. correspondents' dinner
World leaders are reacting to the tense situation at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night, where shots were fired, and the president was evacuated. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Cole Allen facing arraignment
Cole Allen, the suspected gunman who rushed the security perimeter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night, is expected at federal court for his arraignment on Monday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Latest on White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump described what happened when a gunman stormed the security perimeter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Anna Schecter report.
22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust
The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent, plant-based strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.
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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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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Trump on correspondents' dinner shooting
President Trump spoke to "60 Minutes" correspondent Norah O'Donnell after a suspected gunman stormed the security perimeter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night. Mr. Trump reacted to the Secret Service reaction and the apparent "manifesto" the suspect sent to his family, according to a senior official. O'Donnell joins CBS News Mornings with more details on her interview.
Correspondents' Dinner suspect details
The suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting is set to be arraigned in court on Monday. Investigators say Cole Allen was armed with guns and knives, and sent an email to family members just prior to the attack. Nancy Cordes reports.
World leaders on D.C. correspondents' dinner
World leaders are reacting to the tense situation at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night, where shots were fired, and the president was evacuated. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
King Charles, Queen Camilla visiting the U.S
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla begin a four-day visit to the U.S. on Monday, which comes at a time when U.S.-U.K. relations are tense amid the war with Iran. Holly Williams reports.
Cole Allen facing arraignment
Cole Allen, the suspected gunman who rushed the security perimeter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night, is expected at federal court for his arraignment on Monday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.