New York governor orders the release of 191 Rikers Island inmates
"That is a point of shame for us, and it needs to be fixed. It's going to be fixed today," Hochul said.
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Restaurant host assaulted after asking for vaccination proof
Police say three Texas women punched a New York City restaurant employee who was enforcing indoor dining law.
Busy day in orbit for SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 crew
The all-civilian Inspiration4 crew fielded questions from St. Jude's patients and even chatted with Tom Cruise, SpaceX said.
France recalls ambassadors from U.S. and Australia over submarine deal
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Friday evening that France is immediately recalling its ambassadors to the U.S. and Australia in a backlash over a canceled submarine deal.
U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan killed as many as 10 civilians
An investigation by U.S. Central Command determined that the August 29 strike in Kabul killed an innocent aid worker and as many as nine of his family members.
Samuel Adams releases beer so potent it's illegal in 15 states
Beer maker's Utopias brand is barrel-aged and finished with cherries. Just be prepared to pay up.
"We're not taking any chances," U.S. Capitol Police chief says
The rally is scheduled for noon Saturday.
Why are U.S. gas prices so high? Not for the reason Biden thinks
While the president blames "profiteers," energy analysts point to other reasons why prices at the pump have jumped.
Study finds Moderna's vaccine most effective against hospitalizations
The study compared Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines over recent months and found all provide "substantial protection against COVID-19 hospitalization."
Doctor cleared of COVID vaccine theft charges will sue county
Dr. Hasan Gokal was fired from his job and charged with a crime after giving out COVID vaccine doses that were about to expire.
Former sheriff's deputy charged with manslaughter in teen's death
Michael Davis shot Hunter Brittain during a traffic stop outside an auto repair shop along an Arkansas highway in June.
Amazon says 1 million workers applied for jobs this week
Retailer's new warehouse jobs pay an average of $18 an hour, which may be attracting people in lower-paying jobs.
Justice Dept charges 138 people with health care fraud
Nineteen defendants are accused of illegally prescribing 12 million opioid doses.
First heart transplant recipient in D.C. area dies from COVID-19
Eva Baisey, who had a life expectancy of just one to five years in 1986, died from COVID-19 — more than 34 years after the surgery.
How to watch CBS News journalists at the National Book Festival
The Library of Congress' National Book Festival is back and sessions moderated by CBS News journalists will be streamed starting Friday.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
