A 4-foot alligator was found in a park in Brooklyn, New York
An alligator abandoned in New York City was found "very lethargic" near a lake in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Sunday.
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Chef Emeril Lagasse on passing the torch to his son as he joins the family business
Emeril restaurant has undergone some big changes thanks to the new young chef — E.J. Lagasse.
Woman flees to gas station after allegedly being held captive for nearly a year
James Parrillo Jr., 57, faces several charges, including kidnapping, strangulation, assault and criminal restraint in connection with the alleged kidnapping.
U.S. alerted Russia to Biden's secret Ukraine visit ahead of time
"We did notify the Russians that President Biden would be traveling to Kyiv," national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.
Buttigieg warns Norfolk Southern to "make residents whole" after derailment
The transportation secretary warned the CEO of Norfolk Southern that the rail company must "demonstrate unequivocal support for the people" of East Palestine, Ohio.
More guns caught at U.S. airport checkpoints in 2022 than ever
The number — roughly 18 per day — is sparking concern at a time when more Americans are armed.
1 person killed in New Orleans shooting along parade route, police say
Five people were injured and one succumbed to his wounds, police said, adding that one person was detained at the scene in connection with the gunfire.
Catholic bishop shot and killed in Los Angeles County
Authorities have not said whether the bishop was targeted or if his religion was a factor in the killing.
Changes to Roald Dahl's books spark criticism
Descriptions of characters as "fat," "ugly" and "crazy" have been removed. "This is absurd censorship," said the author Salman Rushdie on Twitter.
Rebel Wilson announces engagement to girlfriend Ramona Agruma
The actress announced the engagement on Instagram with photos of the couple at Disneyland.
Suspect arrested in killing of Temple University police officer
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in the death of a Temple University police officer shot and killed near campus Saturday night.
Brittney Griner will return to the WNBA
Griner will be re-signing with the Phoenix Mercury for a one-year contract, a source has confirmed to CBS News.
Richard Belzer, comedian and "Law & Order: SVU" actor, dies at 78
Belzer, one of the best known cops on television, passed away in the south of France.
Meta launching paid verification system for Facebook and Instagram
In a Facebook post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the new verification system called "Meta Verified" will cost $11.99 month on web or $14.99 a month for iPhone users.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Feb. 19, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Sen. Bernie Sanders join Margaret Brennan.
First on CBS
Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
2 Native American women make history in midterms
All the House districts that flipped in the midterm elections
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Democrats' election rout is poised to reorder federal health policy
Mamdani says Democrats must keep their "foot on the gas"
Trump touts White House ballroom after GOP midterm losses
