New York jury finds opioid manufacturer liable for state's epidemic
Teva Pharmaceuticals will now face another trial to determine how much money it owes the state.
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Omicron prompts return to remote learning
New York City's mayor said the nation's largest school district will reopen for in-person learning as planned. For other schools across the country, the decision is not as clear. Meg Oliver reports.
Nationwide Omicron surge causes major disruptions
New York City is once again the epicenter of the pandemic, with one in 50 Manhattan residents testing positive in the last week. Five states, including New York, New Jersey, Florida, Delaware and Massachusetts are reporting new daily records. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Jury deliberations resume in Maxwell and Holmes trials
Juries in two different high-profile trials have returned from a holiday break and are continuing their deliberations. In New York, Ghislaine Maxwell, a former associate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, faces six federal charges linked to sex trafficking. In California, Elizabeth Holmes faces eleven counts of fraud stemming from her failed blood-testing start-up Theranos. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN with a breakdown of each case.
Trump sues New York attorney general
Former President Donald Trump is suing New York Attorney General Letitia James in an effort to halt her office's ongoing investigation into his company. James has been looking into whether the Trump Organization committed financial fraud. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
No live audience and musical guest backs out for "SNL" as cases spike
Musical guest Charli XCX announced she could no longer perform shortly after the show said their would be no live audience on Saturday.
NYPD's first female police commissioner
New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams has chosen Keechant Sewell as the city's next police commissioner. She will be the first woman to oversee the nation's largest police department. CBS New York's John Dias has details.
California joining New York in reinstituting indoor mask mandate
The mandates for public places are slated to be in effect until January 15. But some county officials in New York are balking.
U.S. sees surge in COVID cases, hospitalizations
The U.S. is once again tackling an alarming surge in coronavirus infections. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports from Connecticut where hospitalizations have soared nearly 82% over the past two weeks. Then, Dr. Andre Campbell, a critical care physician and a professor at the University of California at San Francisco, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
N.Y. mandates masks at indoor public places that do not require vaccination
The measure is effective starting on Monday until January 15.
Letitia James drops out of NY governor's race
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday that she is suspending her campaign for governor and will instead seek reelection to continue her work, which includes an investigation of the Trump Organization. CBSN New York reports.
Pfizer shot has some protection against Omicron
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine offers some protection against the Omicron variant "but not complete" protection, according to an early study by South African scientists. Nikki Battiste shares the latest.
NYC announces new vaccine mandate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced one of the nation's strictest COVID-19 vaccination mandates, forcing all private businesses to require their workers to get their shots within the next three weeks. Nikki Battiste has more.
We still love Lucy
The sitcom "I Love Lucy," starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, was a ratings powerhouse in the 1950s, and a perpetual hit in reruns ever since. To mark the series' 70th anniversary, correspondent Jim Axelrod looks back at the making of a TV classic. He talks with granddaughter Kate Luckinbill, head of creative direction at the production company Desilu; visits the Lucy-Desi Museum and the National Comedy Center, both in Ball's hometown of Jamestown, N.Y.; and sits down with Darin Strauss, author of "The Queen of Tuesday," a novel inspired by Ball.
Officials confirm multiple Omicron cases in U.S.
The governor of New York announced five new confirmed cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant after infections were detected in California, Minnesota and Colorado. Dr. Nada Fadul, an associate professor of infectious diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest concerns with the new strain.
The Metro-North commuter train crash that killed four people and injured dozens more came just two years before the federal government's deadline for railroads to install automatic slowdown technology
The Metro-North commuter train crash that killed four people and injured dozens more came just two years before the federal government's deadline for railroads to install automatic slowdown technology, or what's known as a positive train control system. Train operators in Los Angeles will begin testing the system next month. Bill Whitaker reports.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page
The FBI obtained four warrants under FISA to monitor Carter Page, who served as an informal adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.
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Parents of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman say it was "a preventable murder"
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was fatally shot last month, are speaking publicly for the first time.
Rep. David Scott becomes 5th member of 119th Congress to die in office
Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office.
New report ranks the cleanest and most polluted U.S. cities
The new report evaluated air quality in different parts of the country by measuring the presence of ozone and particle pollution in the atmosphere.
Mexico weighs action after CIA agents die in crash following drug lab raid
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
Trump administration, Spirit Airlines in advanced bailout talks, sources say
The negotiation comes after President Trump publicly said he wanted his administration to look at a rescue package for the budget carrier.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
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Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
Rep. David Scott becomes 5th member of 119th Congress to die in office
Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office.
Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
New report ranks the cleanest and most polluted U.S. cities
The new report evaluated air quality in different parts of the country by measuring the presence of ozone and particle pollution in the atmosphere.
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Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
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Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Condom maker warns prices may rise due to Iran war supply disruptions
Karex, which calls itself the "world's largest condom maker," could hike the company's prices by 20% to 30%, its CEO told Reuters.
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The FBI obtained four warrants under FISA to monitor Carter Page, who served as an informal adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.
"Let the pope have his say": Pennsylvania Catholics caught between Trump and Pope Leo
In a key Pennsylvania county, many Catholic voters are closely watching the Iran war and President Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV.
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Wife of Army soldier to be released after being arrested by ICE
Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano told CBS News he's been informed his wife will be released from an ICE detention center in El Paso.
Rep. David Scott becomes 5th member of 119th Congress to die in office
Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office.
Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has died at 80 years old.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Mexico weighs action after CIA agents die in crash following drug lab raid
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty draws big lines, and a big backlash
As thousands of undocumented migrants line up to apply for amnesty under a new program in Spain, the prime minister's opponents vow a fight.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
1 of 6 missing crew found dead after typhoon flipped U.S.-flagged ship
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
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Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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.
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
John Ternus to become Apple CEO
Tim Cook announced he would be stepping down as Apple CEO on Monday. Jo Ling Kent reports on John Ternus, the mechanical engineer preparing to take the wheel.
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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Car crashes into Philadelphia police station
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
OpenAI, ChatGPT under investigation
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Man charged for having gun used by Louisiana shooter says it was stolen
The assault-style rifle used to kill eight children in a Louisiana mass shooting was stolen from a truck, the gun's previous owner said.
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its nonprofit investigations into extremist groups. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
New details about Mexican pyramid shooting
Mexican authorities say a gunman atop the Pyramid of the Moon, one of Mexico's most popular archaeological sites, shot at tourists and taunted first responders on Monday. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports on the new details.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
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At least five people were injured after two homes exploded just hours apart on the same street in San Antonio, Texas. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the details.
Leavitt: Trump wants "unified proposal" from Iran
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke to reporters on Wednesday about the Iran war, saying President Trump can be flexible while waiting for a unified proposal.
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester had a pointed line of questioning with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday about his response to measles outbreaks across the U.S.