Man has kidney transplant 2 years after placing Times Square ad seeking donors
CBS News producer Marc Weiner had transplant surgery last week. In 2020, he appeared on a billboard that read, "My name is Marc ... I need a kidney!"
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Protesters attempt to storm U.S. embassy in Baghdad; New Year in Times Square
Suspect charged with terrorism in Times Square machete attack on NYPD officers
Law enforcement sources told CBS News earlier this week that the suspect had recently been added to the FBI's terror watchlist.
Man charged in machete attack on NYC cops
Trevor Bickford, a 19-year-old man from Maine, is charged with attempted murder and assault for the attack that injured three New York City police officers near Times Square on New Year's Eve. Sources say he had recently been added to an FBI terror watchlist. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Some of the new laws and regulations in 2023
From Times Square to California, millions across the United States celebrated the new year. 2023 will represent a a year of new laws, new regulations and new changes for many Americans. Charlie De Mar has more about what to look for in 2023.
Inside the 2022 Good Riddance Day celebration
December 28 marks Good Riddance Day, when people gather in Times Square to celebrate a fresh start by destroying unpleasant memories from the past year. TJ Witham, the vice president of communications for the Times Square Alliance – the organization that invented Good Riddance Day – joins CBS News with details on the unofficial holiday.
Designing the iconic New Year's Eve ball
Waterford's master crafter Tom Brennan joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss designing the iconic New Year's Eve ball, which will drop in New York City's Times Square, and what changes have been made this year.
Musk confirms he plans to quit as Twitter CEO
Elon Musk confirmed that he'll step down as Twitter CEO "as soon as I get someone foolish enough to take the job!" It's a response to his Twitter poll asking if he should resign. The Taliban have suspended university education for female students. Girls are already barred by the Taliban from attending secondary schools. And the 2023 numerals have arrived in Times Square.
New York to impose new gun laws
New York state will enforce new gun laws starting Sept. 1, which include designating Times Square as a gun-free zone. CBS News' Michael George and Tanya Rivero speak with New York City Council member Erik Bottcher about what will change under the new regulations, and what more can be done.
Shahzad Times Sq. SUV Caught on Tape
Caught on Tape: Amateur video shows the early moments of the Times Square bomb attempt when smoke was emitting from Faisial Shahzad's SUV and police cleared the scene.
Man found not responsible for deadly Times Square car rampage
A jury accepted an insanity defense claiming Richard Rojas was so psychologically disturbed he didn't know what he was doing.
New York City's Times Square subway station gets a new look
Commuters at the Times Square subway station will be greeted by vibrant mosaics created by artist Nick Cave.
Crossroads of the world
Vladimir Duthiers goes on a culinary tour of New York's Times Square, visiting an iconic comfort food mecca, the locals' lunch spot, and even an oasis in the middle of the chaos.
How to help on Giving Tuesday
CBS News national correspondent Vladimir Duthiers reports from Times Square on how people can help on Giving Tuesday.
Nearby witness says fatal NYC subway push was "surreal"
Maria Coste-Weber says she's grateful to be alive since the victim was right next to her. ""That could have been me," she told CBS New York.
Woman killed after man pushes her in front of NYC Subway train
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Andy Cohen goes viral for roasting Bill de Blasio during NYE broadcast
"Sayonara sucka!" Cohen said after he and Anderson Cooper took a shot to ring in 2022.
New Year's celebrations disrupted by COVID
Sparse crowds were at the Vatican Saturday morning as Pope Francis conducted New Year’s Day Mass. On Friday, the Pope canceled his traditional New Year’s Eve visit to the nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square to discourage large crowds from forming. In Times Square, just 15,000 revelers rang in 2022. The muted celebrations come as COVID cases in New York City have skyrocketed in recent weeks. Elise Preston reports.
Eric Adams says "we will not be controlled by crises" in first speech as NYC mayor
Adams used his family's Bible to take the oath of office in Times Square with members of his family by his side.
Times Square prepares to ring in the New Year
People from across the globe have gathered in New York City's Times Square to ring in the New Year. The Omicron variant has caused the city to scale back the celebrations, but those gathered for the ball drop are hoping for better times in 2022. CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.
New York City rings in 2022
Though there was a limited crowd due to the coronavirus pandemic, New York City celebrated the end of the year with the iconic ball drop in Times Square. Watch the city ring in the final minute of 2021.
The world welcomes 2022 as COVID-19 cases surge
The Omicron variant, which is now driving record case numbers, forced many cities to tone down New Year's Eve events or cancel them altogether.
Omicron forcing change in NYE celebrations
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has forced millions of people around the world to change their New Year's Eve plans. CBS News' Elise Preston reports and Dr. John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College joins CBSN to discuss the surge and how it will affect New Year's celebrations.
"Gift of Wisdom" revealed as NYE ball theme
Americans all across the country are gearing up for the start of the new year. At the center of New Year's Eve celebrations in the U.S. is the iconic ball drop in times square. Master craftsman and spokesperson for Waterford Crystal Tom Brennan joins CBSN to talk about the crystal ball at the center of it all.
NYC New Year's Eve celebrations scaled back
Surging COVID-19 infections have forced New York city to modify this year's New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square. Times Square Alliance President Tom Harris joins CBSN to discuss more.
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
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What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, officials say
Israel and Hezbollah have reached a Lebanon ceasefire agreement after their fighting delayed progression of the U.S.-Iran deal, a diplomat tells CBS News.
Judge won't block DOJ from releasing Biden conversations with biographer
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich cleared the way for the Justice Department to disclose former President Joe Biden's recorded conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation.
Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7M no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant 2-0 win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
1 dead after trains collide in England, British Transport Police says
A number of people were also injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British Transport Police and a United Kingdom official said.
James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
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U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Judge won't block DOJ from releasing Biden conversations with biographer
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich cleared the way for the Justice Department to disclose former President Joe Biden's recorded conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
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Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7 million no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
Judge won't block DOJ from releasing Biden conversations with biographer
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich cleared the way for the Justice Department to disclose former President Joe Biden's recorded conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
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Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
1 dead after trains collide in England, British Transport Police says
A number of people were also injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British Transport Police and a United Kingdom official said.
Climber trapped on Everest for days says avalanche saved him
Dawa Sherpa was airlifted to Kathmandu, where doctors treated him for frostbite, severe dehydration and a fractured thigh bone.
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
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James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
"The War and Treaty" talk new music
Husband and wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as "The War and Treaty," talk to "CBS Mornings" about their new music, major collaborations, including with Whoopi Goldberg, and how they came up with their band's name.
Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more 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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mangione team no longer pursuing this defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's defense team for his New York state trial has announced it will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with more insight.
Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
Man charged in death of girl after life sentence commuted by Kristi Noem
McKenna Wendel was last seen alive on March 14 and her body was found outside Brookings, an hour's drive north of Sioux Falls, on March 19.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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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.
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?
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Trump unveils new Air Force One jet from Qatar
President Trump on Friday unveiled the new Air Force One, a $400 million Boeing 747-8 jet, gifted by Qatar.
Details on delay of U.S.-Iran talks
Talks between Iran and the U.S. expected to begin in Switzerland Friday have been postponed. The White House blamed the delay on logistical issues while officials told the Associated Press other outlets that Iran had suspended the talks due to the ongoing fighting in Lebanon. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Aaron MacLean have more.
Israel and Hezbollah reach ceasefire: What to know
Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire agreement Friday to end their fighting in Lebanon, three diplomats briefed on the matter told CBS News. Meanwhile, Talks between Iran and the U.S. expected to begin in Switzerland Friday were postponed, with the White House blaming logistical issues for the cancellation of JD Vance's trip to Geneva. CBS News' Robert Berger and Natalie Brand have more.
Expert on latest Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
CBS News contributor Aaron MacLean is reacting to the latest Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire news after tensions rose in Lebanon, likely leading to U.S.-Iran talks being postponed.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire now in effect
An Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is now in effect after tensions rose and impacted the U.S.-Iran talks. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Natalie Brand report.