Trans leader drives LGBTQ services and acceptance in the Bronx
Sean Ebony Coleman created Destination Tomorrow, a center for the predominantly Black and Brown community.
New York City
Bulldozer destroys dozens of illegal motorbikes during NYC mayor's press conference
Mayor Eric Adams gave a press conference at an auto pound in Brooklyn this week, as a bulldozer pulverized a pile of confiscated dirt bikes and ATVs behind him.
3 critically injured when NYC taxi jumps curb, hits building
Police said multiple people were injured when a taxi suddenly veered off the road and struck a Manhattan building on Monday afternoon.
New York City taxi crash critically injures 3
Three people sustained critical injuries after a New York City cab veered off the road and rammed into a building on Monday. Police shared updates about the accident during a press conference and confirmed that six people, including the taxi driver, were hospitalized.
New York law doesn't ban the kind of armor worn by Buffalo shooter
A new law that prevents most New Yorkers from purchasing bullet-resistant vests does not apply to the type of body armor worn by the gunman who killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket in May.
Anonymous bidder shells out $19M for lunch with Warren Buffett
"It's been nothing but good," the Berkshire Hathaway CEO said of the annual charity lunch, which he says will be his last.
NYC subway rider dies after getting caught in train's door
Police are investigating the fatal incident that occurred in a Brooklyn subway station late Wednesday night.
Bronx Zoo elephant named Happy isn't a person, court rules
Advocates at the Nonhuman Rights Project argued that Happy is an autonomous, cognitively complex elephant worthy of the right reserved in law for "a person."
New York bill targets Amazon's use of productivity quotas
"Time off task" tool can ding workers who are inactive. Critics blame e-commerce giant's use of quotas for job injuries.
Capitol Police arrest man with fake badge and ammo
A retired New York City police officer was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol after authorities said he presented a fake badge and had ammunition and a BB gun in his vehicle. Nikole Killion reports.
Michael Avenatti gets 4 years in prison for defrauding Stormy Daniels
Avenatti was convicted of cheating client Stormy Daniels of hundreds of thousands of dollars in book proceeds.
Free Store Project connects neighbors "in a really beautiful way"
A network of donation-based kiosks allows neighbors to give each other a helping hand.
Victim in mass shooting on NYC subway sues gun maker Glock
Firearm manufacturer "endangered the public health and safety" with the marketing of its guns, according to lawsuit.
$2 million relic stolen and angel statue beheaded at NYC church
The tabernacle, a box containing Holy Communion items, was made of 18-carat gold and decorated with jewels, police said.
NYC subway shooting suspect in custody
The suspect in a deadly shooting of a man on a New York City subway train is now in police custody. The suspect has a long criminal history and negotiated his surrender through a pastor who showed up at the police station in a Rolls Royce.
New York City's last payphone has been removed
Many of the city's old pay phones have been been replaced by newer technology with a different function.
Manhunt for suspect in NYC subway shooting
A manhunt is underway in New York City for the gunman who shot and killed a man on board a subway train. Surveillance video shows the suspect running from the scene after shooting a man in the chest, apparently unprovoked.
U.S. girl named world's youngest opera singer
A 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl has been named the world's youngest opera singer. CBS News national correspondent Adriana Diaz was treated to a special performance at one of New York City's most iconic venues, the Empire State Building.
Getting the scoop on ice cream
Correspondent Susan Spencer visits the Museum of Ice Cream in New York City to find out why a perfectly-shaped ball of ice cream is the best way to enjoy the treat, thanks to the invention of the ice cream scoop, dreamed up by African-American businessman and inventor Alfred Cralle back in 1897.
CDC panel recommends boosters for kids 5 to 11
The CDC's independent advisory committee is recommending Pfizer booster shots for children between 5 and 11 years old as COVID infections and hospitalizations spike across the U.S. yet again. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on the recent surge in cases. Then, Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and editor-at-large at Kaiser Health News, joins Jamie Yuccas to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Taylor Swift receives honorary degree from NYU
The Grammy-winning superstar received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from NYU at the Yankee Stadium graduation ceremony.
The bloody history behind Lincoln's coat
Currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is the coat worn by President Abraham Lincoln on the night he was assassinated at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with the Costume Institute's head curator Andrew Bolton about the treasured object that speaks to tragedy in our nation's history.
Amazon fires two employees amid union efforts
Amazon has fired two employees involved in efforts to unionize a warehouse in New York City. The employees worked at a facility on Staten Island, which last month became the first Amazon warehouse to unionize in the country. Amazon says the terminations had nothing to do with the union, but were instead related to their job performances and duties. Michael Sainato, a contributor for The Guardian, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Man who spent 24 years in prison on wrongful conviction will get $10.5 million from NYC
The conviction of Shawn Williams, who was freed in 2018, was the 14th overturned conviction linked to retired Detective Louis Scarcella, a former Brooklyn homicide detective who has been accused of coercing witnesses and framing suspects.
Rapper Kidd Creole sentenced to 16 years for fatal stabbing in NYC
The 62-year-old rapper, born Nathaniel Glover, was found guilty of manslaughter last month for the death of John Jolly.
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Iran warns of "painful retaliation" for any resumption of U.S. strikes
As Trump considers his next move, the Iran war — and the Strait of Hormuz — remain gripped in a costly standoff.
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Confrontation between officers and alleged shooter at D.C. gala lasted 7 seconds
Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner — carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket — first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II crew joined "CBS Mornings" Friday for a live town hall weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?
Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.
As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices
The War Powers Resolution sets deadlines for the president to end hostilities without congressional approval.
Trump signs bill funding DHS, ending record-breaking 76-day shutdown
The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history came to an end on Thursday when President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security following a breakthrough on Capitol Hill.
Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 elections
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its May 16 House primaries in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state's Congressional map.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
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Home prices are dropping in one-third of U.S. cities. Here's where.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II crew joined "CBS Mornings" Friday for a live town hall weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?
Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.
Meet the horses running in the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
2 employees killed in Kentucky bank robbery, suspect at large, police say
Kentucky State Police said a man went to a U.S. Bank in Brea, Kentucky, and shot and killed a man and a woman, both employees at the bank.
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Home prices are dropping in one-third of U.S. cities. Here's where.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?
Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.
"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
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Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
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Confrontation between officers and alleged shooter at D.C. gala lasted 7 seconds
Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner — carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket — first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
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Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
Trump drops Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier
President Trump picked Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee for surgeon general, and blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
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Iran warns of "painful retaliation" for any resumption of U.S. strikes
As Trump considers his next move, the Iran war — and the Strait of Hormuz — remain gripped in a costly standoff.
Man arrested for allegedly dumping wife's body in zoo incinerator
Police arrested a man for allegedly incinerating his dead wife at the zoo where he worked, officials said, following the discovery of human remains.
U.K. raises terrorism threat level to "severe" after stabbing attack
The U.K. has raised its national threat level from "substantial" to "severe," citing the increasing threat of Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorism in the country.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack
"We've been warning about this for a long time," one local resident told CBS News. "It's like a tsunami — you see the smaller waves before the big one hits."
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A look at Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign
Spencer Pratt, who starred in the mid-2000s reality TV show "The Hills," released a new ad in his campaign for Los Angeles mayor that's getting attention online. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Stars preview "Devil Wears Prada 2"
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are reprising their iconic roles for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" 20 years after the original film was released. The stars speak to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and give an inside look at the movie.
Eliminated survivor contestant on new twist
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) The fifth member of the "Survivor 50" jury, who was eliminated during Wednesday's episode, talks about being voted off and a huge twist in the game.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
New details in case against singer D4vd
Musician D4vd was in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday as prosecutors laid out a timeline and highlighted new details in their case against him in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The singer has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
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Elon Musk concludes testimony in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Elon Musk cross-examined in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff 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.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
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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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Man arrested for allegedly dumping wife's body in zoo incinerator
Police arrested a man for allegedly incinerating his dead wife at the zoo where he worked, officials said, following the discovery of human remains.
Fin Gómez on correspondents' dinner shooting
CBS News political director and executive director of politics and White House Fin Gómez reflects on the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack on "The Daily Report," saying he was proud of "our fellow colleagues."
New details on Greg Biffle theft
Within hours of the plane crash that killed Hall of Fame NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, along with his wife and kids, authorities say someone was trying to break into his accounts and steal his money. Mark Strassmann has more details from police.
NYT reveals possible Epstein suicide note
The New York Times reported that the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have left a suicide note following an earlier incident about three weeks before his death. However, that note has been sealed in a separate case for nearly seven years and remains out of public view. Meg Oliver reports.
New details about correspondents' dinner
The man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump last weekend appeared in court on Thursday as new details are still emerging about the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II crew joined "CBS Mornings" Friday for a live town hall weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
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.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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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?
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5-year-old on watching Artemis launch
Jack, a 5-year-old aspiring astronaut, talks to "CBS Mornings" about watching the Artemis II launch in person in Florida.
Artemis astronauts on "spectacular" moon mission
Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a town hall, "Artemis II: A Celebration of Heroes." They described the moments before liftoff and splashdown, and the funny moment just after coming back to Earth that prompted "CBS Mornings" co-host to say, "astronauts, they're just like us."
Artemis crew on hardest decision on mission
Commander Reid Wiseman revealed the most difficult decision the crew had to make while in space on the Artemis II mission. Wiseman described a "dramatic and important warning" that came on in the middle of the night.
Jeremy Hansen on what he missed about gravity
When asked what was his favorite thing about gravity that he missed while in space, Artemis astronaut and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen laughingly said "nothing" and added while microgravity is harder in some aspects "it's just so worth it."
Artemis' Koch says teamwork is everything
Artemis astronaut Christina Koch said "teamwork is 100% everything" when it comes to the success of the moon mission. She called out her teammates "on the ground" as the "real heroes."