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Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, resigned after being directed to drop the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. In a new letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, she called the order "baffling." CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Manhattan's top career federal prosecutor resigned on Thursday, just days after a Justice Department official ordered her office to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, sources say. Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General Thomas Dupree joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
CBS News obtained the resignation letter of the former Manhattan prosecutor who stepped down from her role on Wednesday following a directive from the Justice Department to drop the criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News Justice Department correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Brent Sikkema's estranged husband made multiple payments to the man arrested for the killing in Brazil, prosecutors say.
A woman gave birth on board a New York City subway Wednesday.
Only 30% of eighth graders across the U.S. are proficient in reading, according to new data. But in the Diocese of Brooklyn, almost 70% of students currently in eighth grade are thriving in both English and math.
The Justice Department has ordered prosecutors to drop the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Chef Melissa Rodriguez and her business partner, Jeff Katz, opened Crane Club in New York City. It's a sprawling space offering wood-fired specialities and a wine list with more than 1,000 labels. They hope to shake up the culinary world with their unique take on high-end dining.
Iconic troupe Blue Man Group is ending its New York City run. The group had nearly 18,000 performances after 34 years. They will take the stage for the final time in New York on Sunday.
A new study has found that rat populations have spiked in cities with warming temperatures resulting from climate change. The lead author of that study, University of Richmond associate professor Jonathan Richardson, joined CBS News to discuss the rats.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced seven cases of bird flu in live poultry markets in the New York City area and she has ordered the closure of all of these markets for the next week. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more.
Large rat populations can have a damaging effect on cities. Researchers found that living with rats " impacts people and their psyche."
Armia Khalil carved out of a single piece of ash wood over the course of five months. Now, its on display in an exhibit at the Met, where he works as a security guard.
A security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art now has a piece of art on display there thanks to a chance encounter with a museum curator. Steve Hartman has the story for "On the Road."
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are embarking on a weeklong operation in New York City targeting undocumented migrants. Newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined some of the raids and spoke to Major Garrett about the ongoing deportation sweeps.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said they have arrested nearly 1,000 people daily as part of President Trump's immigration crackdown. The daily arrest numbers are more than doubling President Biden's 2024 fiscal year daily average. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on what's next.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for a raid in New York City on Tuesday morning. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett saw the raids up close with Noem and joins to discuss. Then, CBS News White House producer and reporter Olivia Rinaldi joins to assess President Trump's aim to freeze trillions of dollars in federal aid.
Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philly have voted to unionize, becoming the first group of employees to pull off a labor win at the chain.
New Yorker writer Ian Frazier takes readers on a twisty and entertaining tour of the Bronx's rich history, landscape and people.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and President-elect Donald Trump spoke for about an hour Friday in Florida, sources said.
The first congestion pricing plan in the United States has begun in New York City, charging most drivers $9 a day to enter Midtown and Lower Manhattan at peak hours. The long-debated plan, which has garnered both supporters and detractors, is projected to raise between $500-800 million a year to pay for repairs and improvements of the city's aging public transit system. Will it work? Correspondent Mo Rocca reports.
A New York judge sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to unconditional discharge Friday in his "hush money" case, meaning he will serve no jail time and receive no punishment for his conviction. The judge said that the sentence was his only option given Trump's return to the White House. Weijia Jiang explains.
President-elect Donald Trump says he will appeal his conviction in the New York criminal "hush money" case after being sentenced Friday without any penalties. Ty Cobb, former member of the Trump administration's legal team, joins "America Decides" with his reaction.
On Friday, a New York judge sentenced President-elect Donald Trump in his criminal "hush money" case. Trump will now officially enter the White House as a convicted felon. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Weijia Jiang report.
Global temperatures in 2024 soared to yet another record level, but this time it was such a big jump that Earth temporarily passed a major symbolic climate threshold.
President Trump signed the founding charter of his Board of Peace without major U.S. allies on Thursday then met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who oversaw two criminal investigations into President Trump during the Biden administration, testified publicly for the first time.
The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for 35 states.
The House approved the final legislation needed to fund the government through September, sending a package of bills to the Senate.
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
"Child care costs are just incredibly daunting for all but the wealthiest Americans," one financial expert said.
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
The Office of Management and Budget is seeking data about federal funding to 14 states and localities led by Democrats, including information from universities, and nonprofits within those states.
GM and other automakers have committed to expand their U.S. manufacturing since the Trump administration imposed tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.
"Child care costs are just incredibly daunting for all but the wealthiest Americans," one financial expert said.
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
GM and other automakers have committed to expand their U.S. manufacturing since the Trump administration imposed tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
The image, which an expert said was likely altered with AI, sparked backlash online. The White House doubled down, saying, "The memes will continue."
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
The Office of Management and Budget is seeking data about federal funding to 14 states and localities led by Democrats, including information from universities, and nonprofits within those states.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made the first steps in a Minnesota gubernatorial campaign, a source close to the senator tells WCCO.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
Officials said there were 11 arrest orders for "El Botox" for extortion and homicide. He was accused of attacking authorities with explosives.
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
Trump dropped threats to seize Greenland by force and hit allies who oppose a U.S. takeover with tariffs, claiming a deal will give the U.S. what it needs.
Five months after Nikolai Svechnikov went missing, authorities confirmed a body was found with "no head, no feet and no arms."
Jessica Williams joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the upcoming season of "Shrinking," which follows a therapist as he navigates life after the loss of his wife. She talks about her character, how her own mental health helps shape the role, and working with Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford.
The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards have been revealed. Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes correspondent Erik Davis breaks down the major Oscar categories.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
A whistleblower complaint revealed that an internal ICE memo authorizes officers to enter homes in some instances without a judicial warrant. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains.
Officials said there were 11 arrest orders for "El Botox" for extortion and homicide. He was accused of attacking authorities with explosives.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Paul Schnell, is denying allegations from the Trump administration about dangerous criminals. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde school police officer, was acquitted of 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment over his response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
In Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday President Trump led a signing ceremony for the founding charter of his Board of Peace. Seth Masket, University of Denver political science professor, joins CBS News to discuss.
More than half of the U.S. is bracing for a major winter storm, bringing the potential for widespread power outages and dangerous travel conditions. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports from Texas. Then, CBS News meteorologist Darren Peck joins with the latest forecast.
Brothers David Cunio and Ariel Cunio, who were kidnapped by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks and held hostage in Gaza for two years, joined CBS News 24/7 Mornings with their accounts of their time in captivity.
Josh Shapiro, the Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, writes in his upcoming memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," that he was asked during the vetting process to be Kamala Harris' running mate if he had ever been an agent for the Israeli government. He says the questions felt offensive and questioned his loyalty to the country, telling Norah O'Donnell he still does not know whether Harris was aware he was asked — or that he later withdrew himself from consideration. See more of O'Donnell's conversation with Gov. Shapiro on "CBS Sunday Morning" January 25.
A year ago this week, President Trump signed an executive order signaling his intention for the U.S. to leave the World Health Organization. Thursday marks the withdrawal date outlined in that order. Dr. Judd Walson, professor at Johns Hopkins University, joined CBS News to discuss.