This violinist's music comforted people in NYC after 9/11 — when she was just 11
Magee Capsouto played her violin in her parents' restaurant near Ground Zero in the days after Sept. 11, 2001.
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Strip club execs bribed tax auditor with private dances, charges say
RCI Hospitality Holdings received favorable treatment during at least six tax audits in exchange for the perks given to a state auditor, authorities said.
Poll finds cost of living, call for change drive Mamdani's lead in NYC mayor's race
New poll on New York mayor's race finds Trump is a factor. Voters say next mayor should oppose sending National Guard to New York City.
Two women, one fashion brand, and the jacket that changed their lives
Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard met at a wedding. Years later, they're the heads of a landmark fashion brand.
Mexican megachurch leader indicted on federal sex trafficking charges
A New York federal indictment has charged the longtime head of a Mexican megachurch with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
The Dish: Russ & Daughters
Russ & Daughters is a New York institution, and on this episode of "The Dish," learn how three generations have kept the doors open for more than 100 years.
Eric Adams continues reelection bid
Mayor Eric Adams says he isn't going anywhere, amid speculation he was set to drop out of the race. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest developments.
New York AG appeals ruling that erased penalty in Trump civil fraud case
New York's attorney general is appealing the ruling that slashed President Trump's half-billion-dollar penalty in his civil fraud case.
The politics of Trump's troop deployments
President Trump is ramping up his rhetoric about federal intervention in several Democrat-run cities due to crime, but many of the cities with the highest violent crime rates per capita are found in red states run by Republicans. CBS News Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler to retire from Congress
Jerry Nadler, 78, was first elected to Congress in 1992 and said in a statement that he will not seek reelection in 2026.
Amtrak's new high-speed Acela train is a gamechanger
Amtrak's NextGen Acela high-speed train is now racing passengers between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C., hitting top speeds of 160 miles per hour. Kris Van Cleave was on board this week for the train's inaugural run.
Rita Braver tours a N.Y. museum exhibit of graffiti, some of which is worth upwards of $100,000
When people hear the word graffiti, many no doubt think of vandalism, but these days a growing number of enthusiasts are calling it art. Rita Braver tours a N.Y. museum exhibit of graffiti, some of which is worth upwards of $100,000.
Owners of boarding facility charged in deaths of 21 dogs
Authorities said 21 dogs were found dead at Anastasia's Acres Dog Boarding Facility. One dog was found alive and taken to a veterinarian for treatment.
Jerry Adler, "Sopranos" and "The Good Wife" actor, dies at 96
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
5 people dead after tour bus rolls over in New York, police say
A tour bus with more than 50 passengers lost control and rolled over on the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, killing five people, police said.
Latest on deadly Western New York bus crash
At least five people are dead and dozens are injured after a tour bus traveling from Niagara Falls flipped over on the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, New York.
5 killed, dozens more injured in bus crash
Five people have died and dozens more are in the hospital on Friday evening after a tour bus crash in western New York.
What we know about bus crash in western New York
Multiple people are dead after a tour bus with more than 50 passengers lost control and rolled over on a major highway in western New York, according to police. WIVB reporter Patrick Ryan reports from the scene.
Official updates on deadly New York bus crash
Officials in New York provided an update on a tour bus crash that left several people dead and injured.
Deadly bus crash in New York
A bus with more than 50 people on board rolled over in New York and several deaths are being reported, officials confirm. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Coastal flooding from Erin in New York
Even though Hurricane Erin isn't expected to make landfall in the U.S., it's effects are still being felt along the East Coast as it churns in the Atlantic. Meteorologist Darren Peck and CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson have more.
Hurricane Erin sparking storm surge warnings
Hurricane Erin has begun to track into the open ocean and away from the North Carolina, but storm surge warnings remain in place for parts of the state and the storms effects are still expected to be felt along the East Coast. CBS News New York reporter Christine Sloan reports on conditions along the Jersey Shore and meteorologist Kate Bilo has a look at the forecast.
New York court throws out $527 million penalty in Trump civil fraud case
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Oklahoma to require political test for some
Oklahoma is preparing to require public school teaching applicants from New York and California to take a political leanings test. Critics are calling it a "MAGA loyalty test." Ryan Walters, Oklahoma's superintendent of public instruction, put forward the new exam. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Defending DJ
"48 Hours" goes inside a family’s mission to restore their son’s reputation seven years after he was fatally shot by a police officer. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports.
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Israel targets more Iran leaders as allies reject Trump's calls for help
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Crowded primary races for U.S. Senate in Illinois come down to the wire
It's a heated and crowded race for the U.S. Senate seat that Dick Durbin has held for nearly 30 years, so Illinois voters are witnessing a generational shift in Senate leadership in Tuesday's primary elections.
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Live Updates: 2026 Illinois primary elections results as polls close
The Illinois primary election for 2026 is today, March 17, with races for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House up for grabs. Get live updates and results from the polls.
Senate votes to begin marathon debate over SAVE America Act
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore Voice of America's operations
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America to full operations, putting hundreds of journalists who have been on administrative leave for a year back to work.
Chief Justice: Personal attacks on judges are "dangerous and it's got to stop"
President Trump has slammed the Supreme Court justices who voted to strike down most of his tariffs, claiming they "openly disrespect the Presidents who nominate them."
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO.
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Arizona alleges Kalshi engaged in illegal gambling, election wagering
The complaint includes 20 separate counts against Kalshi, claiming the company accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law.
Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure
Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.
Amazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery in U.S.
Amazon is speeding deliveries, putting pressure on other retailers. Here's where 1- and 3-hour delivery options are available and how much the service costs.
Chief Justice: Personal attacks on judges are "dangerous and it's got to stop"
President Trump has slammed the Supreme Court justices who voted to strike down most of his tariffs, claiming they "openly disrespect the Presidents who nominate them."
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Arizona alleges Kalshi engaged in illegal gambling, election wagering
The complaint includes 20 separate counts against Kalshi, claiming the company accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law.
Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure
Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.
Amazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery in U.S.
Amazon is speeding deliveries, putting pressure on other retailers. Here's where 1- and 3-hour delivery options are available and how much the service costs.
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Using AI for financial advice? Here's what to watch out for.
AI and other technologies can help you manage your financial life. But don't rely exclusively on such tools for money matters.
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
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Judge orders Trump administration to restore Voice of America's operations
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America to full operations, putting hundreds of journalists who have been on administrative leave for a year back to work.
DHS keeps paying Coast Guard personnel despite partial government shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security is using discretionary funding to continue paying active-duty U.S. Coast Guard personnel during the department's ongoing shutdown, even as civilian employees remain unpaid.
Crowded primary races for U.S. Senate in Illinois come down to the wire
It's a heated and crowded race for the U.S. Senate seat that Dick Durbin has held for nearly 30 years, so Illinois voters are witnessing a generational shift in Senate leadership in Tuesday's primary elections.
Army general left classified maps of Ukraine war on train, watchdog finds
The Defense Department inspector general found Major General Antonio Aguto in separate incidents improperly handled classified documents and engaged in the "overindulgence of alcohol."
Chief Justice: Personal attacks on judges are "dangerous and it's got to stop"
President Trump has slammed the Supreme Court justices who voted to strike down most of his tariffs, claiming they "openly disrespect the Presidents who nominate them."
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Why the death of Iran's top security official is significant
Ali Larijani was among the most senior leaders of the regime still alive in Iran after top leaders were killed at the start of the war.
Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor embraced by Obama dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori was 8 years old when he survived the Aug. 6, 1945 U.S. attack, only one and a half miles away from the blast.
EU rejects Trump's calls for deployments to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Despite Trump's repeated calls, the EU foreign policy chief says "nobody is ready to put their people in harm's way in the Strait of Hormuz."
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
Kennedy Center votes to shut down ahead of Trump-backed renovation project
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
Stars walk Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and other celebrities appeared on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair party after the awards show. See some of the red carpet looks.
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Landmark social media trial continues
A verdict could come as soon as Tuesday in the landmark trial against Meta and Google for allegedly fueling social media addictions. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
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.
Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Jury deliberates in social media trial
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, was found guilty on all charges Monday, including aggravated murder. Her sentencing is now set for May and she faces the possibility of life in prison.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
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Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
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3/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Top U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Iran war; senior Iranian leader Ali Larijani killed in airstrike.
The fight to allow happy hour at senior facility
A senior living facility in Minnesota was recently told they'd need a liquor license for any gathering involving alcoholic beverages. That didn't sit well with many of the residents, who are now fighting to legalize the right to happy hour. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Meteor streaks across sky over multiple states
An asteroid weighing about 7 tons and traveling at 45,000 miles per hour zoomed over multiple states and lit up the sky, causing a loud boom that some residents mistook for an explosion. Mark Strassmann reports.
Cuba in crisis as Trump mulls takeover
Cuba has been facing more blackouts and protests since the U.S. cut off its access to Venezuelan oil. Juan Palop reports from Havana.
Where the Nancy Guthrie investigation stands
Nearly 50 days since Nancy Guthrie disappeared, the suspected abduction remains unsolved. CBS has learned investigators have recovered additional images from Guthrie's surveillance cameras. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.