New York expects 170,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses as soon as this weekend
Nursing home residents and staff will be prioritized for vaccinations, following by "high-risk" hospital workers.
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Possible tax issues loom for remote workers
There are only a few weeks left in 2020, and that means it will soon be tax season. But due to the pandemic, paying them might be a little more complicated for those who are working from home. CBS MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain.
New York preps for vaccine as cases surge
As public school districts nationwide struggle with the coronavirus pandemic, New York City is reopening elementary schools. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joins CBSN to explain what the state is doing to control the latest surge, the plan for economy recovery, and efforts to inform New Yorkers about the safety of the vaccine.
NYC bar owner who defied COVID rules struck deputy with car
Danny Presti tried to drive away from his bar, Mac's Public House on Staten Island, as deputies were arresting him for serving patrons in violation of city and state closure orders.
Massive fire devastates historic church, women's shelter in NYC
The fire ripped through an adjacent women's shelter that has stood side-by-side with the church since 1892, displacing more than a dozen women.
Protests over COVID rules on Staten Island
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Staten Island Wednesday night after a bar manager who declared the location an "autonomous zone" was arrested for violating COVID safety rules. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has details.
NYC mayor: First COVID vaccine shipments could come by Dec. 15
"The cavalry is coming," he said, "and the moment we have all been waiting for is finally here."
Raw footage: Anti-lockdown rally at NYC bar
CBS New York's Chopper 2 filmed a protest that was held outside a Staten Island bar on Wednesday after a manager was arrested the night before for refusing to comply with New York's coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
Bar owner who defied COVID rules arrested in sting
Protesters shouted as deputies arrested Danny Presti, the co-owner of Mac's Public House on Staten Island.
Cuomo urges feds to protect undocumented immigrants in vaccine rollout
Cuomo said the federal program requires states to collect and share personal information for those taking the vaccine, which could be shared with agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
Cuomo outlines plan to help hospitals as virus cases rise
"We are not going to live through the nightmare of overwhelmed hospitals again," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
Tickets required for Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree this year
"This is not a spectator event as it is in the past," NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Supreme Court bars COVID limits on church, synagogue attendance
The temporary ban on measures imposed by New York state on religious gatherings won't actually have an impact now as restrictions have been eased in the state.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree owl released
Rockefeller, the tiny, beloved owl that was rescued from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree last week, has been set free. She was released into the wild in upstate New York after a week of rehabilitation.
Cuomo expects "significant rise" in COVID-19 cases in December
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said gatherings during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend will likely lead to a rise in coronavirus cases.
COVID hospitalizations in N.Y. are up 128% in 3 weeks, Cuomo says
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged "serious caution" this Thanksgiving.
New York deli offers free chickens to families in need
The owner of a deli in Saratoga Springs, New York, said he's given away dozens of chickens to families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
N.Y. deli giving away food to families in need
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, a deli in Saratoga Springs, New York, is doing its part to help dozens of families in need. Nikki Battiste has the story.
Cuomo urges caution this Thanksgiving
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state are up 128% in three weeks, and he urged "serious caution" this Thanksgiving. Watch a portion of this press conference.
New York City mayor urges people to avoid travel this Thanksgiving
He told people who are traveling to do so safely and follow the rules, and warned of financial penalties for violations.
Owl found in Rockefeller tree recovering
An owl discovered in the branches of New York's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is recovering and may soon return to the wild. The owl, named "Rockefeller," was hungry and dehydrated after spending three days stuck in the Christmas tree that was shipped 170 miles away from its original location.
Reflections on what to be thankful for amid the pandemic
While Thanksgiving 2020 be different than celebrations from past years, many are taking the time to pause and reflect on what they are still grateful for.
New York City wants to rein in the bots reading your resume
Most job applicants have no clue they're being evaluated by AI. The city wants to change that.
Doctor on curbing the spread of COVID-19
More than 70,000 Americans are hospitalized with the coronavirus and cases are spreading at dangerous levels nationwide. Dr. Teresa Amato, the chair of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Hospital in Queens, New York, joins CBSN to discuss how to reduce the risk this Thanksgiving and the progress towards a vaccine.
Teachers fatigued amid COVID pandemic
Recent studies are finding that teachers may be burning out due to circumstances brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. A recent study found 66% of teachers in Illinois say they are more burned out than usual. In New York, a citywide public school shutdown order is forcing teachers to change their routine again. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Journalist in Iran's Evin Prison pleads for medical help for U.S. captives
CBS News has obtained a voice memo recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison for over a year.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, topping expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
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Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal
It remains unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal to end the Iran war amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Senate passes reconciliation bill to fund ICE for 3 years, without DOJ fund ban
Senate Republicans passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies following a "vote-a-rama." The measure didn't ban the administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.
Homan defends conditions at N.J. ICE detention center: "The spaghetti was good"
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
Space station crew moves to "safe haven" while leak is repaired
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft while others repaired a leak.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12
There's been no word yet on if the Kennedy Center plans to remain open after July 5. It was to be closed for two years for extensive repairs beginning this summer.
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Coast Guard seizes dinghy Lynette Hooker allegedly "bounced off" in Bahamas
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
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Space station crew moves to "safe haven" while leak is repaired
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft while others repaired a leak.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Meet the Belmont Stakes horses running in the 2026 race
The Belmont Stakes will host a New York rematch of the top two finishing horses from the Kentucky Derby to wrap up horse racing's Triple Crown for 2026.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Sheriff nominee who killed daughter's alleged abuser won't face murder charge
A judge has dismissed a murder charge against Aaron Spencer, an Arkansas sheriff nominee who was accused of killing his teenage daughter's alleged abuser in 2024.
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Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
The U.S. is minting more millionaires than ever. Here's why.
A stock market boom is elevating more Americans into the ranks of the nation's millionaires, a new study finds.
Dow soars nearly 900 points as Wall Street bets on Iran peace deal
Despite flare-ups in Middle East violence, investors remain optimistic that the U.S. and Iran will soon end the war.
Trump announces $700 million investment in coal industry
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
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Homan defends conditions at N.J. ICE detention center: "The spaghetti was good"
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Listen to journalist Reza Valizadeh's voice memo from Iran's Evin Prison here
CBS News obtained a brief voice memo from Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who is being detained in Iran's Evin Prison and is pleading for help for him and other American captives.
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Journalist in Iran's Evin Prison pleads for medical help for U.S. captives
CBS News has obtained a voice memo recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison for over a year.
House approves new Ukraine aid as over a dozen Republicans defect
Several Republicans signed onto a Democratic-led discharge petition, circumventing GOP leaders on the issue.
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In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
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Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal
It remains unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal to end the Iran war amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
Listen to journalist Reza Valizadeh's voice memo from Iran's Evin Prison here
CBS News obtained a brief voice memo from Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who is being detained in Iran's Evin Prison and is pleading for help for him and other American captives.
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Journalist in Iran's Evin Prison pleads for medical help for U.S. captives
CBS News has obtained a voice memo recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison for over a year.
House approves new Ukraine aid as over a dozen Republicans defect
Several Republicans signed onto a Democratic-led discharge petition, circumventing GOP leaders on the issue.
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Laverne Cox on career, trauma and healing
Laverne Cox made history as the first openly transgender actress nominated for a primetime Emmy for her role in "Orange is the New Black" - but before her award-winning career she almost quit Hollywood. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about confronting her childhood trauma, her healing journey and more.
Actor James Handy fatally stabbed, police say
Actor James Handy, famous for his roles in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," was stabbed to death at a home in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles on Wednesday, officials say. His girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, was arrested on suspicion of murder. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Actor James Handy killed
Actor James Handy has died at the age of 81 after police say he was found with stab wounds. The son of Handy's girlfriend has been charged in the killing. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
From the archives: "Persepolis" author-filmmaker Marjane Satrapi
Iranian-French cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, who won acclaim for her graphic novel "Persepolis" about growing up in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution, died on June 4, 2026 at age 56. In this April 20, 2008 "Sunday Morning" interview, Satrapi talked with correspondent Serena Altschul about telling her family's story, and about adapting her black-and-white book into an Oscar-nominated animated film voiced by Catherine Deneuve and Chiara Mastroianni.
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.
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Alarm over computer "worms" created with AI
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.
New details on SpaceX IPO plans
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins 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.
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
ChatGPT user describes AI-fueled delusions
CBS News spoke with five people who say they were led to believe they had developed an emotional connection to an AI chatbot. They are now involved in a digital support group for people who say they experienced AI-fueled delusions or spirals. ChatGPT user Micky Small joins "The Daily Report" to share her experience.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Actor James Handy fatally stabbed, police say
Actor James Handy, famous for his roles in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," was stabbed to death at a home in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles on Wednesday, officials say. His girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, was arrested on suspicion of murder. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Details on alleged $30 million fraud ring
Federal law enforcement officials on Thursday announced that two Ohio state employees and two co-conspirators were indicted in connection with an alleged $30 million Medicaid billing fraud scheme involving children's behavioral health services that were never rendered. As part of the investigation, 14 vehicles were seized, including a Maserati, a Mercedes, a Bentley and a McLaren, according to a source. CBS News senior Justice Department Sarah Lynch has more.
Actor James Handy allegedly killed by girlfriend's son at LA home
44-year-old Michael Gledhill was arrested on suspicion of murder after he turned himself in, according to police.
Deadly shooting at high school graduation
One person was killed, and three others were injured during a high school graduation in Northern California, officials say. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
SCOTUS rules on "skinny label"drugmaker case
The Supreme Court issued a ruling backing a generic drugmaker accused of infringing Amarin Pharma patents for so-called "skinny labels." CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
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Space station crew moves to "safe haven" while leak is repaired
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft while others repaired a leak.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Laverne Cox on career, trauma and healing
Laverne Cox made history as the first openly transgender actress nominated for a primetime Emmy for her role in "Orange is the New Black" - but before her award-winning career she almost quit Hollywood. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about confronting her childhood trauma, her healing journey and more.
Economic breakdown as stock market surges
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down how the economy is performing as stocks surge and what you should do if you're looking to invest.
Tom Homan denies Delaney Hall allegations
White House border czar Tom Homan is reacting to the tense scenes outside Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention facility in New Jersey plagued by allegations of abuse and poor conditions. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Alarm over computer "worms" created with AI
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.