New York woman falls 5 stories to her death out of apartment window
Police are investigating Quanneisha Baskerville's cause of death
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Bruno Mars "over the moon" about performing at the Apollo
Mars is making his primetime special debut Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET on CBS with "Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live at the Apollo"
Blaze rips through NYC apartment building
"It doesn't seem like it's gas related because there would have been a huge explosion," resident Jose Tavarez told CBS New York
Boy with dairy allergy dies after school allegedly fed him grilled cheese
New York City officials have shut down a school after an apparent mistake that proved deadly.
Birds invade New York City
There's been an invasion of birds in New York City, but it's not what you think. They've been painted on doors, walls and the sides of buildings in order to raise awareness about birds that are at risk of extinction. Nikki Battiste reports from Harlem.
12 injured after SUV strikes city bus, jumps curb in New York City
First responders say the incident does not appear to be terror related
Questions persist in death of judge found floating in Hudson River
NYPD says it has found no signs of foul play; family and admirers insist that doesn’t add up
Body of trailblazing judge washes up on NYC's shore
Sheila Abdus-Salaam, 65, was the first African-American woman appointed to New York's highest court
Kind act for sick girl
In New York City, an act of kindness is helping a brave little girl get her groove back and rediscover her confidence. In Harlem, Taylor Breland had a big personality and hair to match. The 8-year-old is one of about six million Americans with alopecia, an autoimmune condition that causes baldness. Tony Dokoupil has her story.
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As deadly storms blasted the Pacific coast, parts of Southern California were hit with record rainfall and winds gusting at hurricane force; In New York City, an act of kindness is helping a brave little girl get her groove back and rediscover her confidence
"The Harlem Nutcracker"
In a story originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" on December 8 1996, host Charles Osgood reports on "The Harlem Nutcracker," a reinvention of the classic Tchaikovsky ballet, reimagined by way of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, as a jazz-infused fantasy involving a grandmother revisiting the dreams of her youth. Features interviews with choreographer Donald Byrd and conductor David Berger.
Lefty, the one-antlered deer, dies after mysterious appearance in NYC park
A one-antlered deer caught in New York's Harlem was first slated to be humanely euthanized then spared to be relocated
Whoopi Goldberg set to produce racial drama for Bravo
Whoopi Goldberg has a new TV project on her hands, and it's taking her to Harlem
Desert rock art
Along I-15 in Nevada, just outside Las Vegas, seven technicolor rock towers appear as if a mirage in the desert. It's the vision of Ugo Rondinone, a Swiss artist living in Harlem, who calls his Day-Glo painted limestone creations the Seven Magic Mountains. Lee Cowan made a pilgrimage.
These 7th graders are better at debating than the presidential candidates
A group of students in New York City is learning how to discuss tough topics without interrupting or insulting their opponents – they even have a few pointers for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton
Report: Boy, 6, who died was beaten with broomstick
Before his death Monday, multiple New York agencies had reportedly been alerted to alleged abuse suffered by Zymere Perkins
The Dish: Alexander Smalls
Born and raised in the South Carolina Lowcountry, Alexander Smalls' first love was singing. He toured internationally for years and won a Tony on Broadway and a Grammy for his recordings. But eventually, he swapped the theater for a culinary stage. He opened a series of hit restaurants in New York, currently "The Cecil" and "Minston's" in Harlem. Chef Smalls joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to share his culinary journey and signature recipes.
Commuter nightmare after blaze beneath NYC train tracks
Service into and out of Grand Central Terminal in New York City delayed on all three Metro-North lines after huge fire in East Harlem
Chef Melba Wilson was born and raised a New Yorker (or as she puts it, "Born, bred and buttered in Harlem")
Chef Melba Wilson was born and raised a New Yorker (or as she puts it, "Born, bred and buttered in Harlem"). She proudly represents Harlem as one of the most successful African-American women in the restaurant and catering business. Her namesake restaurant, Melba's, reflects that pride, as does her new cookbook: "Melba's American Comfort: 100 Recipes From My Heart to Your Kitchen."
Sean Combs opening charter school in Harlem
The rapper, actor, singer, entrepreneur, record producer and clothing designer has taken on a new job
Rev. Al Sharpton said he had a good meeting with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders at Sylvia's restaurant in Harlem but is not yet ready to endorse
Rev. Al Sharpton said he had a good meeting with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders at Sylvia's restaurant in Harlem but is not yet ready to endorse. The meeting, one day after Sanders' victory in New Hampshire, comes as the political focus shifts to South Carolina's primary and the larger black Democratic voting block in the state. Watch Sharpton describe his meeting with Sanders and the issues he says matters in the primaries ahead.
Alive and Kickin'
"The first 50 years are for learning; the second 50 are for LIVING!" That's the motto of a show in Harlem with a cast of singers ages 55 and up
Vy Higginsen's musical mission
Since 2007, 60 Minutes has followed a Harlem theater producer as she preserves a special part of American culture: African American music
"The first 50 years are for learning; the second 50 are for LIVING!" That's the motto of a show in Harlem with a cast of singers ages 55 and up
"The first 50 years are for learning; the second 50 are for LIVING!" That's the motto of a show in Harlem with a cast of singers ages 55 and up. Watch Lesley Stahl's report on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Web extra: Marcus Samuelsson came to America as a young man with $300 in his pocket
Web extra: Marcus Samuelsson came to America as a young man with $300 in his pocket. The celebrity chef, cookbook author and owner of Red Rooster Harlem in New York City talks to Jane Pauley about how he worked to make his culinary dreams a reality.
Iran's president and foreign minister found dead at helicopter crash site
Iran's president and foreign minister were killed when their helicopter crashed in mountains in dense fog, state media say.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders
A prosecutor has asked the U.N.'s International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister, defense minister and 3 top Hamas leaders.
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Michael Cohen set to wrap up Trump trial testimony as case shifts
Michael Cohen is returning to the stand for a fourth day of testimony on Monday, the last appearance he is expected to make.
Pope Francis discusses same-sex couples, surrogacy during rare interview
Pope Francis, during a rare interview from the Vatican, urged acceptance, saying, "The Gospel is for everyone."
County sheriffs wield lethal power, face little accountability
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
Dali refloated weeks after collapse of Key Bridge. Here's what happens next.
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday. Now it's headed to Seagirt Marine Terminal.
WikiLeaks' Assange can appeal against U.S. extradition, U.K. court rules
If extradited to the U.S., Julian Assange faces a potential 175 years in prison for publishing classified information about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
9 more killed in attacks on political candidates before Mexico elections
Photos shared by local media showed a red truck dotted by bullet holes, and bloodied bodies lying in the trunk and on the ground.
Red Lobster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Red Lobster's owner has said the pandemic and rising costs hurt the seafood chain's financial performance.
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Trump trial live updates with Michael Cohen set to wrap up testimony
Michael Cohen is returning to the stand for a fourth day of testimony on Monday, the last appearance he is expected to make.
Red Lobster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Red Lobster's owner has said the pandemic and rising costs hurt the seafood chain's financial performance.
Arizona man learns his fate 7 years after wife was buried alive
"Sandra was kidnapped from her home while her children slept nearby, bound in packing tape, driven to a remote location and buried alive," prosecutors said.
County sheriffs wield lethal power, face little accountability
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
Dali refloated weeks after collapse of Key Bridge, a milestone in reopening access to the Port of Baltimore. Here's what happens next
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday. Now it's headed to Seagirt Marine Terminal.
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Red Lobster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Red Lobster's owner has said the pandemic and rising costs hurt the seafood chain's financial performance.
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped grow department store chain, dies at 90
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped expand his family's Pacific Northwest department store chain into an upscale national brand, has died, his sons confirmed Sunday.
Samsung trolls Apple after failed iPad Pro "crush" ad
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
Dow closes above 40,000 for first time, notching new milestone
Wall Street investors are increasingly confident of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, pushing financial markets to new highs.
Chevy Bolt owners win $150 million settlement after EVs caught fire
Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires.
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Trump trial live updates with Michael Cohen set to wrap up testimony
Michael Cohen is returning to the stand for a fourth day of testimony on Monday, the last appearance he is expected to make.
Biden courts battleground state Black voters with two big speeches
In Atlanta, Georgia, and Detroit, Michigan, the president made overtures to Black voters while addressing Gaza and attacking Trump.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. J.D. Vance and Sen. Gary Peters join Margaret Brennan.
Gates says campus protesters "don't know much of that history" in Middle East
"What has gone on, transpired between Israel and the Palestinians going back decades is very complex, very difficult," former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Sen. J.D. Vance on "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. J.D. Vance, Republican of Ohio, that aired on May 19, 2024.
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Cost of diabetes, obesity drugs often out of reach for low-income patients
While it may seem like everyone is taking Ozempic, not everyone can afford to. The high price of popular diabetes drugs prevents many people from getting them.
Map shows states where COVID is "likely growing"
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Bill to ban most public mask wearing advances in North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
What is hypochlorous acid? The trendy skin care ingredient, explained
Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists.
Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders
A prosecutor has asked the U.N.'s International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister, defense minister and 3 top Hamas leaders.
WikiLeaks' Assange can appeal against U.S. extradition, U.K. court rules
If extradited to the U.S., Julian Assange faces a potential 175 years in prison for publishing classified information about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
11 presumed dead, 9 rescued after fishing boat sinks off South Africa
"The families of the bereaved fishermen have been informed that the search has been called off," an official said.
9 more killed in attacks on political candidates before Mexico elections
Photos shared by local media showed a red truck dotted by bullet holes, and bloodied bodies lying in the trunk and on the ground.
Congo's army says 3 Americans among those behind thwarted coup attempt
Congo's army says it has foiled a coup attempt and arrested the perpetrators, including several Americans.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs apologizes for alleged assault seen in 2016 video
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
A Monopoly on fun
Monopoly is the top-selling modern board game of all time, available today in 114 countries and 47 languages, and a myriad of variations. Hasbro's senior VP of board games Brian Baker explains to correspondent Susan Spencer the most important design element to a game's success.
Martha Stewart on how to throw a garden tea party
The lifestyle entrepreneur and host of "Martha Gardens" offers tips on preparing a delicious afternoon tea.
Courteney Cox: Designing woman
After studying design and architecture in college, Courteney Cox pursued modeling and acting, and is forever identifiable as "neat freak" Monica in the sitcom "Friends." Now she's an entrepreneur, creating a line of scented products for the home.
Courteney Cox: Designing woman
After studying design and architecture in college, Courteney Cox pursed modeling and acting, and is forever identifiable as "neat freak" Monica Geller in the classic sitcom "Friends." Now she's also an entrepreneur, creating a line of scented products for the home. She talks with correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti about why she was inspired to create Homecourt's cleaning and beauty products; her strong bonds with her "Friends" castmates; and about her early big break, appearing in a Bruce Springsteen music video.
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Behind the wheel of a $3 million car
The Hennessey Venom F5 is not just a sports car; its twin turbo V8 engine can muster more than 1,800 horsepower, almost twice that of a Formula 1 racing car. And yes, you can drive it on the street, for the cool price of $3 million. Correspondent Lee Cowan goes inside the design of a machine that shuns the mundane.
TikTok influencers sue U.S. government
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ban. Scott MacFarlane has more.
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.
Samsung trolls Apple after failed iPad Pro "crush" ad
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
TikTok says it's testing letting users post 60-minute videos
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
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Discovery of long-lost river may solve ancient pyramid mystery
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
New study may solve mystery about warm-blooded dinosaurs
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Cicadas pee from trees. And they can urinate a lot, a new study finds.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
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Arizona man learns his fate 7 years after wife was buried alive
"Sandra was kidnapped from her home while her children slept nearby, bound in packing tape, driven to a remote location and buried alive," prosecutors said.
Man acquitted in killing of pregnant woman, boyfriend in Kansas
Camrah Trotter, was killed as she called 911 after her boyfriend, 23-year-old Dominique Ray, was fatally shot.
9 more killed in attacks on political candidates before Mexico elections
Photos shared by local media showed a red truck dotted by bullet holes, and bloodied bodies lying in the trunk and on the ground.
County sheriffs wield lethal power, face little accountability
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
Young Chicago mother fought for weeks to stop abuser before being shot, killed
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
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Blue Origin launches first Black astronaut candidate 60 years after rejection
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
Launch of Boeing's hard-luck Starliner delayed yet again
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
Sun emits its largest X-class flare of the solar cycle
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
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Airlines plan for summer travel rush
The TSA expects about 2.9 million people at its checkpoints on Friday for Memorial Day weekend. It is planning to top 3 million screens in a day, a new all-time high, later this summer.
Poll shows Trump leading Biden in key states
In the latest CBS News poll, former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden by 5 points in Arizona and nine points in Florida.
Eye Opener: Iran's president dies in crash
Iran's president and foreign minister have been killed in a helicopter crash. Also, a busy weekend on the campaign trail as former President Donald Trump speaks to the NRA and President Biden speaks to Black voters. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Iran's president killed in helicopter crash
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, the foreign minister and other officials were killed in a helicopter crash. It took searchers hours to find the wreckage in the steep and mountainous terrain in northwestern Iran.
5/19: The Takeout: Craig Whitlock
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with author and Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock. His new book details the rise and fall of former contractor "Fat Leonard," and his role in one of the most controversial scandals in U.S. military history.