Exclusive New York City "UFO" Footage
CBS News obtained footage of mysterious glowing orbs floating over New York City which some are calling UFOs.
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9/11 story of hope and loss
New York firefighter Jonathan Ielpi went to work on 9/11 and never came home. His father Lee spent three months searching the wreckage of the Twin Towers until he found his son's remains. During that time, he transformed a local deli into a meeting place for rescue workers. Over the years, it became a deeply personal tribute center, with a room of photos that bring many visitors to tears. Fifteen years after losing Jonathan, Lee Ielpi shares his story with Kenneth Craig in New York.
The free Christian religious gathering featured music and speakers like former New York Yankees great, Mariano Rivera. But the festival's organizer was the main attraction, one of the world's leading evangelists, Luis Palau
The free Christian religious gathering featured music and speakers like former New York Yankees great, Mariano Rivera. But the festival's organizer was the main attraction, one of the world's leading evangelists, Luis Palau.
Suspects wanted for string of robberies
The NYPD wants your help identifying at least two people who they say are mugging people on the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan. CBS New York has the details.
Ivana Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump, dead at 73
Ivana Trump, a businesswoman and the ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, died Thursday, her family said. She was 73. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano have the latest.
Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested
Frank James, the suspect in Tuesday's shooting on a Brooklyn, New York, subway train, was arrested in Manhattan's East Village neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon. The 62-year-old had several prior arrests, and now faces charges including terrorism against a mass transit system, officials said during a press conference. Watch officials' full remarks here.
Confusion over NYC primary results
New York City's Board of Elections has released corrected vote counts in the Democratic mayoral primary, after accidentally including about 135,000 sample votes in a tally of results. The mistake happened after the city's first election with ranked-choice voting. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster joins Tanya Rivero on "Red and Blue" with more on the race and what went wrong.
New Yorkers reject voting rights expansion
New York voters rejected three ballot measures last week focused on expansion of voting rights and changes to the state’s political redistricting process. Rachel Holliday Smith, senior reporter for The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why the proposals were voted down.
Democratic candidate on Pelosi support
Max Rose, the Democratic nominee in New York's 11th Congressional District, tells CBSN's Tanya Rivero that he wouldn't vote to give Rep. Nancy Pelosi another term as House Democratic leader.
Eric Adams, Curtis Sliwa vie for NYC mayor
Democratic candidate Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa are running for New York City mayor. CBS New York's chief political correspondent Marcia Kramer joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest.
Bloomberg seeks allies in philanthropy
Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, is reportedly having his political team reach out the recipients of his philanthropic money to drum up support for his potential 2020 presidential campaign. Politico's Michael Caputo spoke to "Red & Blue" about his latest reporting.
New York City declares monkeypox a public health emergency
New York City accounts for about a quarter of all confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide.
Man charged with murder of mother of his 3-month-old child on NYC street
Azsia Johnson, 20, was walking with their baby down a street on New York City's Upper East Side last month when she was shot in the head.
New images show men accused of robbing bishop at gunpoint
Police said the men stole $1 million worth of jewelry from Bishop Lamor Whitehead and his wife, Bishop Asia DosReis-Whitehead.
Man who recovered from monkeypox describes "excruciating pain" from lesions
Matt Ford said he was prescribed narcotic painkillers to sleep at night as his tortuous lesions multiplied.
Ex-U.S.congressman among 9 accused of insider trading
SEC files separate charges against a former Indiana lawmaker, an investment banker and tech executives.
David Ortiz highlights Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was inducted into the Hall of Fame as legions of fans cheered him.
Intense heatwave continues to scorch the U.S.
As much of the U.S. continues to face dangerous temperatures this weekend, health authorities are urging the public to give special attention to the elderly. Elise Preston has more.
Off-duty NYC corrections officer charged with murder in teen's shooting death
Police said a toy gun that shoots water-filled gel beads was found near the shooting scene.
"It's too hot": New York City watches power grid as heat advisory gets extended
More than 100 million people in the U.S. are under an excessive heat warning or a heat advisory.
Donald Trump and family attend Ivana Trump's funeral in New York City
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, died last week in her Manhattan home.
Clinics struggle to cope with monkeypox
Health experts say monkeypox outbreaks need to be handled more rigorously as cases rise across the U.S. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with Lauren Weber, Midwest correspondent with Kaiser Health News, about why that's easier said than done.
Truck runs over man sleeping on Coney Island beach
The Parks Department said the truck was leaving the beach after a cleanup job and ran over the man who was laying down on the sand.
After decades in prison, 3 men cleared in notorious 1995 murder
Parallels were drawn between the deadly arson and a scene in the movie "Money Train."
Ivana Trump dies at 73
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Trump and mother of three of his children, died Thursday in her New York City Home. She is survived by her three children, Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric, and 10 grandchildren. Jan Crawford reports from Washington.
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Iran war appears to expand to Egypt's coast as drones hit gas port
Drone strikes hit gas vessels at an Egyptian port on the Mediterranean, as a poll shows little American support for the five-month war with Iran.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Dconomic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
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Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Dr. Deborah Birx: Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
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U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Montana man, impaled by trekking pole, hikes out of mountains to get help
A hiker climbing Montana's highest peak slipped and impaled himself on his trekking pole as he fell, then hiked six miles off the mountain along with two friends to get help, he says.
White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Husband of U.S. woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
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U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
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White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Acting CDC director says Fauci "abused the place of power" during pandemic
The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of an abuse of power during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Deborah Birx: Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
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Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.
Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 34 as hopes wane for more rescues
The Kumamoto prefectural government said at least 34 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week.
Battle against monster wildfire in France boosted by improving weather
George and Amal Clooney are among thousands of residents in southwest France still displaced by a massive wildfire, but crews are gaining control.
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
Husband of U.S. woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.
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BTS skipping the next Grammy Awards
BTS said they will not submit their latest album for Grammy consideration, which came after the group's yearslong hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military duty. Emily Curl explains why the group's decision may be connected to the academy adding a new category.
Actor Jared Leto facing allegations
Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, which he has denied. In a new BBC documentary, four women accuse Leto of targeting them when they were underage. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
New testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial
On the second day of the triple murder trial of a Massachusetts mom who killed her three children, the judge heard new testimony and evidence. Prosecutors asked her ex-husband to describe the moment he returned home on Jan. 24, 2023. Shanelle Kaul reports on the details.
911 call played in Lindsay Clancy trial
Wednesday marked the second day of the high-profile trial against Lindsay Clancy. She's charged with three counts of first-degree murder and facing life in prison for the killings of her three children in 2023. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing that severely injured author Salman Rushdie.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Inside the intense Senate COVID-19 hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over a hundred times during a contentious Senate hearing on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Eye Opener: Widening war in Middle East
There are new strikes between the U.S. and Iran as the war in the Middle East widens. Plus, Dr. Fauci refuses to answer questions under oath about the COVID-19 pandemic from Republican senators. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
BTS skipping the next Grammy Awards
BTS said they will not submit their latest album for Grammy consideration, which came after the group's yearslong hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military duty. Emily Curl explains why the group's decision may be connected to the academy adding a new category.
Actor Jared Leto facing allegations
Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, which he has denied. In a new BBC documentary, four women accuse Leto of targeting them when they were underage. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Russia targets Ukraine with volley of strikes
Russia struck Ukraine with deadly attacks overnight. Meanwhile, Polish leadership is blaming Russia for allegedly violating NATO airspace rules after a missile landed over its shared border with Ukraine. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.