GOP congressman launches bid for N.Y. governor, taking aim at Cuomo
Zeldin claimed he is the candidate who can "bring New York from the brink" after Cuomo's decade in office.
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New York transportation officials say the Second Avenue subway line is nearing completion -- on time and under budget.
New York transportation officials say the Second Avenue subway line is nearing completion -- on time and under budget. Don Dahler goes twenty stories below ground to get the story.
The full episode of the CBS Evening news from September 13, 2015 edition
A new, fast moving wildfire is scorching land in Northern California. In response to the wildfire, the governor has expanded the state of emergency; As he prepares for the opening of his first restaurant, Eureka, 16-year-old Flynn McGarry is starting to feel the pressure
Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the 9/11 memorial event in New York
Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the 9/11 memorial event in New York. CBSN has the latest.
Cable TV bills have hit an all-time high, Fiat Chrysler is expanding its recall, and New York has approved a $15 minimum wage
Cable TV bills have hit an all-time high, Fiat Chrysler is expanding its recall, and New York has approved a $15 minimum wage. CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has today's CBSN Business Headlines.
A kayak trip on New York’s Hudson River turns deadly – was it an accident, or something more sinister?
A kayak trip on New York’s Hudson River turns deadly – was it an accident, or something more sinister? “48 Hours” has new information that could turn the investigation's tide. Peter Van Sant previews Saturday’s all-new "48 Hours" investigation on “CBS This Morning.”
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the September 5, 2015 edition
Thousands of migrants, mostly from war-torn Syria, finally crossed into Austria after being stuck in Hungary for a week; Hunters in Tanzania have been targeting children to maim or kill them for their limbs, believing they possess supernatural power.
Hunters in Tanzania have been targeting children to maim or kill them for their limbs, believing they possess supernatural power
Hunters in Tanzania have been targeting children to maim or kill them for their limbs, believing they possess supernatural power. After being attacked, many of the children are receiving help from a Staten Island, New York, organization that has been instrumental in giving injured children access to prosthetics.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the September 4, 2015 edition
According to a new study out of Georgetown University, out of 6.6 million jobs added in the recovery, 44 percent are considered "good jobs" that pay more than $53,000 annually; Dotan Negrin quit his job in order to travel the world with his piano, which he plays in outdoor settings.
According to a new study out of Georgetown University, out of 6.6 million jobs added in the recovery, 44 percent are considered "good jobs" that pay more than $53,000 annually
According to a new study out of Georgetown University, out of 6.6 million jobs added in the recovery, 44 percent are considered "good jobs" that pay more than $53,000 annually. CBS News correspondent Anthony Mason went to Hightower, a commercial real estate technology company in New York, to meet the young workers snatching up these new jobs.
NYC's ultra-rich to face 52% combined income tax rates, highest in U.S.
Thousands of New York's top earners may have to pay roughly half their salaries to city, state and federal governments.
We leave you this morning among the wildflowers of Catskill, New York.
We leave you this morning among the wildflowers of Catskill, New York. Videographer: Bob Caccamise
FBI officials this week announced the recovery of a nearly-300-year-old Stradivarius violin, potentially worth millions, which was stolen in 1980 from the office of Roman Totenberg
FBI officials this week announced the recovery of a nearly-300-year-old Stradivarius violin, potentially worth millions, which was stolen in 1980 from the office of Roman Totenberg, a renowned concert violinist and music teacher. Charles Osgood reports.
At least 7 deaths in the Bronx have been linked to Legionnaires' disease
At least 7 deaths in the Bronx have been linked to Legionnaires' disease. The outbreak has sparked fear and criticism among the residents of the borough. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Several different pilots have reported encountering drones near New York City's JFK International Airport
Several different pilots have reported encountering drones near New York City's JFK International Airport. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave, CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg and former United Airlines pilot Rusty Aimer discuss the security concerns with CBSN.
It appears a drone was responsible for a close call for passengers and crew on a Delta Airlines jet landing at Kennedy Airport in New York
It appears a drone was responsible for a close call for passengers and crew on a Delta Airlines jet landing at Kennedy Airport in New York. The pilot of flight 407 from Orlando reported a drone flying just 100 feet below the plane, which was flying at an altitude of about 1,400 feet. The jetliner landed safely last evening. Kris Van Cleave reports on how the FAA is investigating.
She confessed to buying the men tools and having sexual encounters with one of them
Joyce Mitchell, the woman who helped two killers escape from a New York prison last month, cried as she entered a guilty plea to one felony and one misdemeanor charge Tuesday. She confessed to buying the men tools and having sexual encounters with one of them. Anna Werner reports.
Prison worker Joyce Mitchell pleads guilty to charges of helping two convicted murderers escape
Prison worker Joyce Mitchell pleads guilty to charges of helping two convicted murderers escape. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Elaine Quijano have more on her court hearing.
Family of DMX holds vigil outside New York hospital
Dozens of fans attended the vigil outside the hospital in White Plains on Monday.
Francis will be the first pope to address Congress
There's less than two months to go before Pope Francis makes his first-ever visit to the U.S. The September trip kicks off in Washington with stops at the White House and Capitol Hill, where Francis will be the first pope to address Congress. In New York, he'll appear before the U.N. General Assembly and visit Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Mireya Villarreal spoke to one woman who’s working around the clock to help coordinate his visit to Philadelphia.
Thirty-five women speak about comedian Bill Cosby and sexual assault
Thirty-five women speak about comedian Bill Cosby and sexual assault. New York Magazine senior editor Noreen Malone joins CBSN to discuss the accusers' stories.
In 1984 The New York Times described Jonathan Waxman’s west coast style restaurant Jams as ‘a culinary comet’
In 1984 The New York Times described Jonathan Waxman’s west coast style restaurant Jams as ‘a culinary comet.’ For more than three decades, the Berkeley hippy turned renowned chef has been serving up his “California Cuisine” in New York City. Chef Waxman joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about the nearing end for his beloved West Village “Barbuto,” the comeback of ‘80s New York favorite “Jams,” and how the band Kings of Leon convinced him to open a restaurant in Nashville.
Rochester police sued over "inhumane" use of force
The suit calls the city's use-of-force practices "inhumane, racist, and antithetical to the functioning of a civilized society."
Pilots flying into the New York area are dodging laser strikes again
Pilots flying into the New York area are dodging laser strikes again. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN with more on the latest reports.
A trip to a winery on the east end of New York's Long Island took a tragic turn when police say a drunk driver slammed his pick-up truck into a limo carrying a bride-to-be and her bridesmaids
A trip to a winery on the east end of New York's Long Island took a tragic turn when police say a drunk driver slammed his pick-up truck into a limo carrying a bride-to-be and her bridesmaids. Meg Oliver reports.
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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Iran accuses U.S. of escalating tensions as Washington plans more strikes
Iran accused the U.S. of escalating tensions in the region and said it's preparing its own response if Washington goes ahead with new strikes.
Spain to put containment fence around Ceuta after migrants rush border
Most migrants who entered the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta have been returned to Morocco, Spain's authorities said Saturday.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Several people killed in explosion at Moscow restaurant, Russian officials say
An improvised explosive device detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow, according to Russian state media.
Wildfire danger in Europe shifts to Greece as evacuation orders remain in France
For Greece, the danger carried grim resonance: a 2018 wildfire at the seaside community of Mati, near Athens, killed 104 people.
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Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
FIFA scraps its World Cup investment plan after backlash
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
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Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
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Several people killed in explosion at Moscow restaurant, Russian officials say
An improvised explosive device detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow, according to Russian state media.
Wildfire danger in Europe shifts to Greece as evacuation orders remain in France
For Greece, the danger carried grim resonance: a 2018 wildfire at the seaside community of Mati, near Athens, killed 104 people.
Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Europe continues to celebrate Pride after attack on Berlin parade
Large Pride events in Hamburg and Amsterdam are underway after last week's deadly ramming attack in Berlin.
UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA leadership after investment plan
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.
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Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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French wine region under fire threat, latest on migrants entering Spanish territory, plus all about sake.
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
GA-20 & Charlie Musselwhite play "Crazy Love"
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
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Anthropic claims its AI models went rogue
Anthropic claims its artificial intelligence models went rogue during testing and hacked into three other companies. Less than two weeks ago, OpenAI reported a similar incident for one of its models. Stephen Witt, author of "The Thinking Machine," joins to unpack the situation.
Trump blames Minnesota for water cyberattack
The U.S. government is investigating whether Iran is behind a cyberattack on water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 community water systems were impacted. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
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.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Is Iran targeting the U.S. water supply?
Investigators are examining whether Iran was involved with a series of cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and other states. Nicole Sganga reports.
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
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.
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FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Notes released in Nancy Guthrie case
For the first time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office released a pair of emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, who said she had died shortly after she had been abducted. Tom Hanson reports.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released
Possible ransom notes released by the Pima County Sheriff's Department in the hopes of identifying Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper or kidnappers include specific details about Guthrie's white Apple Watch and allege that she died unexpectedly of a medical condition and "is buried in nature." CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks it down.
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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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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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French wine region under fire threat, latest on migrants entering Spanish territory, plus all about sake.
FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"