Millions may be exposed to dangerous air pollution on the subway, study warns
One underground subway station in New York had the highest reported air pollution levels out of any subway system in the world, researchers found.
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Girl Scout troop made up of girls living in NYC shelters
Troop 6000 is a program for girls living in the New York City shelter system – and you can buy cookies from them online.
Police use pepper spray on 9-year-old girl
Warning: Some viewers may find the footage in this video disturbing. Police in Rochester, New York, used pepper spray on a 9-year-old girl while she was handcuffed in the back of a patrol car. The police said the girl refused to follow commands. CBS New York's Chris Wragge has more.
Snow storm to hit Northeast on Super Bowl Sunday
Parts of southern New England could see as much as a foot of snow, according to forecasters.
3 guards charged in violent attack at women's prison
Three prison guards at a New Jersey women's prison have been charged in connection with a violent attack on inmates last month, the state's attorney general announced Thursday.
Senator Gillibrand on COVID stimulus plan
Democrats are taking steps to enact President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus proposal with or without support from Republicans, while negotiations continue. New York Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the necessity of the deal, as well as state and local aid, a $15 minimum wage and aid for schools.
Northeast digging out after major snowstorm
Millions of people in the Northeast are digging out after a powerful winter storm slammed the region. CBS News' Elise Preston reports on the impact, and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest on the storm's path and more snow in the forecast.
Officers suspended over pepper spraying of 9-year-old
"Unfortunately, state law and union contract prevents me from taking more immediate and serious action," the mayor said in a statement.
Police release video of officer pepper spraying 9-year-old girl
She was handcuffed in the back of a squad car. Rochester, New York's mayor says she's "very concerned" about how the girl was treated.
N.Y. COVID nursing home deaths may be 50% higher than reported
The state's health department has pushed back against the undercount allegation.
Cuomo says indoor dining can resume in NYC
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said at a COVID-19 briefing Friday that indoor dining can resume in New York City at 25% capacity on February 14, Valentine's Day. He also said wedding receptions can resume with up to 150 people starting March 15. Watch his announcement.
Indoor dining in NYC can resume at 25% capacity on Feb. 14, Cuomo says
Cuomo had closed restaurants to indoor dining on December 14, preventing the struggling businesses from cashing in on the lucrative Christmas and New Year's seasons.
Report: N.Y. nursing home deaths undercounted
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a report saying the state may have undercounted COVID-19 deaths in nursing home patients "by approximately 50%," because it did not include those who died off-site at hospitals. CBSN New York has details.
New bill would decriminalize selling sex in New York
Under the bill, people in prostitution would have prostitution and loitering charges expunged from their criminal records.
Man charged after allegedly wearing varsity jacket during Capitol riot
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
Andrew Yang on plans to "speed up" NYC's post-COVID comeback
The former Democratic presidential candidate announced his bid last week to become the city's next mayor.
Trump faces legal challenges after presidency
As an impeachment trial looms in Washington, former President Trump could also face possible criminal charges in New York. The state's attorney general is investigating the now-private citizen and his company for tax fraud while the Manhattan district attorney's office pursues a criminal investigation of the Trump Organization. CBS News senior national correspondent Ben Tracy joined "CBSN AM" from Florida, where Mr. Trump now lives, to break it all down.
National Guard helicopter crash kills 3 in New York farmer's field
Authorities say the Army National Guard members were on a routine training flight on a medical evacuation chopper when it went down outside Rochester.
New York City closing vaccination sites due to lack of supply
The mayor warned on Tuesday that the city was about to run out of vaccine doses.
New York City may run out of COVID vaccine Thursday, mayor says
The city's vaccination rate has outpaced the supply provided by the federal government.
Cuomo: Vaccine rollout depends on how fast hospitals use up doses
The New York governor has pushed for the federal government to make more doses of the vaccine available.
Cuomo on allocating vaccines to hospitals
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday the state will give its next allotment of COVID-19 vaccine doses to hospitals that have administered the greatest proportion of what they were given earlier. The governor and state officials discussed the state's efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic in a briefing that also touched on the new variants of the virus and the state's efforts to procure more of the vaccine. Watch a portion of their remarks.
NRA files for bankruptcy
The National Rifle Association filed for bankruptcy this Friday, months after a lawsuit from New York's Attorney General alleging tax fraud and questionable spending by top executives. The NRA plans to reincorporate in Texas.
Guggenheim hires first Black deputy director and chief curator
Naomi Beckwith will start the position in June.
New York City to terminate Trump Organization contracts
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will cancel contracts with the Central Park Carousel, Wollman and Lasker skating rinks in Central Park and the Ferry Point Golf Course in the Bronx.
Videos, witness accounts of deadly shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Prett in Minneapolis.
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Judge grants temporary restraining order against DHS after Alex Pretti's killing
U.S. District Court Judge Eric Tostrud granted a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Saturday, barring the department from altering or destroying evidence in the killing of Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis.
Bondi seeks Minnesota voter rolls, welfare data to "help bring back law and order"
Attorney General Pam Bondi is pushing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to let the federal government access state voter rolls and welfare data, as tensions flare in Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed by immigration agents.
Power out for hundreds of thousands, roadways snarled with ice from storm
Power outages were reported across the South as a monster storm began wreaking havoc across much of the country.
Flight cancellations today top 10,000 — most in a single day since pandemic
Flight cancellations are continuing to mount as the U.S. is being hit with dangerous winter weather from a storm moving across the country.
Man killed by federal officer in Minnesota worked as ICU nurse, his parents say
The 37-year-old man killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis is identified by his family as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was "very upset with what was happening" in the ICE crackdown.
Senate Democrats will not provide votes to advance DHS funding bill, Schumer says
Sens. Chris Murphy and Alex Padilla have spent the past two days calling colleagues to whip opposition to the DHS funding bill, according to a source familiar with the process.
Minneapolis business owners react to deadly shooting: "A neighbor was murdered"
Minneapolis business owners and community members were among the crowd of protesters in sub-zero temperatures following the deadly shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti.
Latest forecast maps show fresh predictions for winter storm
As millions of Americans hunker down for the winter storm, 19 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency.
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Power out for hundreds of thousands, roadways snarled with ice from storm
Power outages were reported across the South as a monster storm began wreaking havoc across much of the country.
Flight cancellations today top 10,000, most in a single day since pandemic
Flight cancellations are continuing to mount as the U.S. is being hit with dangerous winter weather from a storm moving across the country.
Videos, witness accounts of deadly shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Prett in Minneapolis.
Daughter defends loving dad now accused in her mom's cold case murder
For more than 30 years the murder of Debe Atrops in suburban Oregon remained unsolved. Then, an Oregon cold case team took a fresh look at the case and thought there was enough to prosecute Bob Atrops, Debe's estranged husband at the time. Their daughter thinks they have the wrong man.
Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
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Here's what it takes to achieve an 800 credit score
Only one in four Americans has a credit score above 800, which is considered exceptional, according to industry data.
Bank of America may introduce credit card with 10% APR
Facing pressure from President Trump, credit card issuers are exploring ways to ease borrowing costs.
How to heat your home safely as fierce winter storm grips the U.S.
Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.
What to know about EVs as the winter storm brings bone-chilling temps
Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.
Tesla Cybertruck sales plunged 48% in in 2025
Other Tesla vehicles also struggled to attract buyers, with sales of its X, S and Y models all sinking from the previous year.
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Bondi seeks Minnesota voter rolls, welfare data to "help bring back law and order"
Attorney General Pam Bondi is pushing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to let the federal government access state voter rolls and welfare data, as tensions flare in Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed by immigration agents.
Transcript: Sen. Angus King on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Angus King, a Maine independent, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Transcript: Steve Scalise on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Transcript: Brian O'Hara on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Josh Shapiro on a life of service and faith
In his memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," Pennsylvania's governor writes about how his childhood helped shape his lifetime of public service. He talks about the challenges he faced while growing up; the rise in political violence in America; and his future in the Democratic Party.
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Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
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.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
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.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
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Transcript: Sen. Angus King on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Angus King, a Maine independent, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Transcript: Steve Scalise on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Transcript: Brian O'Hara on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Behind the scenes of Shen Yun
The Falun Gong dance troupe produces what it describes as a vision of "China before communism." The touring company says it's been targeted by Beijing. Now former performers are suing, alleging forced labor and untreated injuries, allegations Shen Yun disputes.
How Trump's designs on Greenland are testing the U.S.-Denmark alliance
President's Trump's designs on acquiring the world's largest island "one way or the other" have stirred feelings of betrayal among Danes and Greenlanders. Mo Rocca gives us a history lesson about an island that is 80 percent covered in ice.
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The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including the iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
"Wonder and awe": The art of Ruth Asawa
In her choice of media, sculptor Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) employed a resourcefulness that stemmed from her early years on a farm – and in a WWII detention camp for Japanese Americans. She's now the subject of a retrospective at New York's Museum of Modern Art.
"Wonder and awe": The art of Ruth Asawa
Artist Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) made a name for herself as a sculptor in the San Francisco Bay Area, creating works using a wide range of media, employing a resourcefulness that stemmed from her early years on a farm in Southern California – and in a detention camp for Japanese Americans during World War II. She's now the subject of a retrospective on view at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Faith Salie reports.
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Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
YouTube looks to get rid of fake AI videos
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.
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
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.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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Daughter defends loving dad now accused in her mom's cold case murder
For more than 30 years the murder of Debe Atrops in suburban Oregon remained unsolved. Then, an Oregon cold case team took a fresh look at the case and thought there was enough to prosecute Bob Atrops, Debe's estranged husband at the time. Their daughter thinks they have the wrong man.
Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
Official: Feds blocked shooting scene access
Drew Evans, the superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Prevention, spoke after federal agents killed a Minneapolis man on Saturday. Evans said federal investigators blocked his agency's access to the shooting scene.
Officials on 5-year-old boy detained by ICE
Trump administration officials are denying accounts from witnesses who say they saw what occurred during a Minnesota ICE raid where a 5-year-old boy and his father were detained.
Jury selection date set in Mangione trial
At a pretrial hearing on Friday, a judge set the date for jury selection in the case of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman was in the courtroom and has the details.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
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.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
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.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
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.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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Scalise criticizes "failed local leadership" in MN
GOP House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said "we ... all feel sorry about what happened in Minneapolis" after Saturday's shooting by an immigration agent, but he pointed to "failed local leadership."
Full interview: Canadian Ambassador Hillman
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, a portion of which aired on Jan. 25, 2026. Editor's note: This interview was recorded on Jan. 23, 2026.
Canadian amb.: U.S.-Canada deal "not doomed"
Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador in D.C., told CBS News the U.S. and Canada are "not in the middle of a divorce, but we are in the middle of a change." She also said Canada is "deeply committed to Arctic defense."
Maine Sen. King won't vote for DHS funding bill
Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine told CBS News he "can't vote for a bill that includes ICE funding" right now, raising the prospect of another government shutdown as Democrats push back on a DHS funding package.
Minneapolis PD Chief: "People have had enough"
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara told CBS News "this is not sustainable" after a fatal shooting by a Border Patrol agent amid a weekslong immigation crackdown in the city.