White House, NYC prosecutor pledge $79M to test rape kits
The money will help clear the tens of thousands of rape kits that have gone untested across the country
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NYPD apologizes to ex-tennis pro James Blake for body slam
The police commissioner spoke to Blake and apologized a day after he was handcuffed and slammed to the ground
NYC to require salt warnings on restaurant menus
Chain restaurants will be required to alert consumers when a dish contains more than the recommended daily amount of sodium
Ballroom dancing breaks out on the streets of Manhattan
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos
Report: Gov. Cuomo staffer wounded in NYC gunfire
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says a Harvard-educated government lawyer was critically wounded by apparently random bullet in run-up to Brooklyn's West Indian Day parade
Nadal blows 2-set lead at U.S. Open for 1st time
Star says 2015 wasn't his year after late-night loss in New York
Report: Arrests involving topless Times Square women
A man allegedly assaulted a painted "desnudas," and a topless woman is accused of trying to sell drugs and sex
Splitting it up all over NYC
Vine star Logan Paul is going around New York City, startling people by doing splits in public places, and the gifs are amazing
Hints of Obama's post-White House plans circulate
Reports from Columbia University's student newspaper generated headlines across the country, but the White House was quick to stop the speculation
"Healthy Happy Meals" bill targets childhood obesity
Researchers say tougher regulations on kids' fast food meals could add up to a big improvement
Bystander dies after being shot by NYPD undercover officer
Officer opens fire on armed suspect during undercover gun buy that went bad, police say
Arrest in pellet gun shooting of NYC mayor's guard
An officer outside New York City's Gracie Mansion -- the mayor's residence -- was struck in the back with a pellet Sunday night
NYPD cop shot with pellet gun near mayor's mansion
An officer, part of the mayoral police detail, was taken to the hospital after being struck
Congressman: NYC federal building gunman got "raw deal"
New Jersey congressman says man who killed security guard and himself at a Manhattan federal building considered himself a whistleblower
Summer party brings guests back to the Jazz Age
A huge dress-up party happens twice a summer on an island in New York Harbor celebrating the music and style of the 1920s and '30s
Security guard, gunman dead in NYC shooting
Suspected shooter turns gun on himself after wounding security guard at federal building in lower Manhattan, CBS New York reports
Cops: Suspect bit NYC subway rider in seat dispute
The suspect allegedly pushed, scratched and bit a victim who asked her to move her bag from a seat
Some New York City restaurants dish out the decibels
Restaurant owner Gabriel Stulman prides himself on creating the perfect atmosphere -- even if you can't hear the person sitting next to you
Gas explosion rocks NYC high school
At least three people hurt, one critically, in gas explosion at high school in the Bronx
NYC identifies source of Legionnaires' outbreak
The biggest Legionnaires' disease outbreak in the city's history is traced to a historic building
Topless women in Times Square breaking the law, NY governor says
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says women posing nearly naked for photos are reminiscent of the "bad old Times Square"
Morgan Freeman's step-granddaughter stabbed to death in NYC
NYPD says a man is in custody for the early morning stabbing in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan; actor releases statement
Most Legionnaire's disease deaths tied to plumbing systems
Culprits can include cooling towers, hot tubs and decorative fountains, officials say
NYC firefighter shot while responding to blaze
Police said the alleged shooter had barricaded himself inside a home and set it on fire
Cops: Gun found hidden in fake Bible in NYC
Police say instead of the word of God, it contained a loaded Glock
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King Charles highlights "truly unique" U.K.-U.S. relationship in call for unity
King Charles addressed Congress in a roughly 30-minute speech, speaking about the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S.
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
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Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo as Trump mulls Iran's latest offer
Oil prices continue rising as the Trump administration unenthusiastically mulls an Iranian offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but delay nuclear talks.
Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
Witness says D.C. shooting suspect "fell right at my feet"
A witness says the doors to the ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was held were "wide open" when a gunman rushed toward the event.
Federal agents return to Minneapolis to target daycares for suspected fraud
About 20 sites in the Minneapolis area were were targeted as prosecutors refocus attention on a billion-dollar social services scandal.
Florida to consider new House map to give GOP potential 24-4 advantage
Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has a proposed a new congressional map to net Republicans up to four more seats.
Jimmy Kimmel defends himself after Donald and Melania Trump call for his firing
Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald and Melania Trump calling for ABC to fire him after a joke he made days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
American Airlines tightens rules for portable chargers amid fire concerns
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
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FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
American Airlines tightens rules for portable chargers amid fire concerns
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness in the age of AI
Swift has filed for three trademark applications, including one covering her voice speaking the phrase, "Hey, it's Taylor."
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State Department planning new passport design with Trump's portrait
The State Department is planning a limited-edition redesign of the American passport with new artwork that features a portrait of President Trump, according to a department official.
Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
Ex-senior adviser at NIAID indicted over COVID-19 records
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
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Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
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.
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16th century shipwreck found by naval vessel off coast of Sweden
The unidentified ship is believed to have been built in the late 1500s, which would make it older than Sweden's iconic 17th century warship "Vasa."
Tycoon's son offers home for "cocaine hippos" slated to be killed
Anant Ambani, the son of tycoon Mukesh Ambani, said he formally requested the Colombian government to stay a decision to kill the animals.
U.K. police investigate another arson attack in north London
No one has been arrested and "officers are keeping an open mind about the motive behind the attack," police said.
United Arab Emirates says it will permanently leave OPEC on May 1
UAE officials said the decision to depart the OPEC oil cartel comes after an "extensive review" of the country's oil production policy.
Colombia offers record bounty for man accused of ordering bomb attack
A man known as "Marlon" is behind a wave of terror attacks in the country's southwest over the weekend, officials said, with presidential elections happening in under a month.
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Justin Hartley gives "Tracker" preview
"Tracker" star Justin Hartley reveals how he feels about the upcoming finale of the third season of the show. He also discusses his wife making appearances in the series and the best advice he's received in the industry.
Trumps call for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are demanding that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel be fired over remarks he made before the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Eve Plumb reflects on life in the spotlight
Eve Plumb starred as middle child Jan Brady on the classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch." While reflecting on her career, she told "CBS Mornings" the beloved show "put me where I am today." Plumb also addressed "The Brady Bunch" not being an instant hit and why one of her iconic lines bothered her, which she discusses in her new memoir.
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.
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Jury selection begins in Musk-Altman legal battle
Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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.
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U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Details on FBI raid of Minnesota daycares
Federal agents exercised search warrants at about 20 daycare centers for suspected fraud Tuesday morning, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Examining political violence in the U.S.
Instances of political violence in the U.S. are on the rise. Kevin Boyle, a professor at Northwestern University, joins CBS News with more.
FBI raids about 20 Minnesota daycare centers
Federal agents executed search warrants at about 20 childcare centers in Minneapolis over allegations of fraud, officials told CBS News on Tuesday. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
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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
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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King Charles addresses joint meeting of Congress
King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday during his state visit to mark America's 250th anniversary. Watch the monarch's remarks in full, followed by CBS News analysis.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal
The Federal Communications Commission is calling for an early review of Disney's broadcast license. An FCC official tells CBS News the order is related to the agency's investigation into Disney's diversity, equity and inclusion practices, but it also comes amid a feud between the White House and ABC's Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
DOJ indicts James Comey for second time
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by President Trump's Justice Department for a second time, multiple sources tell CBS News. Lindsey Reiser anchors CBS News' coverage.
Details on FBI raid of Minnesota daycares
Federal agents exercised search warrants at about 20 daycare centers for suspected fraud Tuesday morning, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
Secret Service director defends shooting response
Sean M. Curran, director of the Secret Service, defended his agency's response to Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Tuesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Sam Vinograd have the latest on the attack.