Florida State mass shooting survivor speaks from hospital bed
Madison Askins said she played dead to save her life during an encounter with the gunman at Florida State University.
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Madison Askins said she played dead to save her life during an encounter with the gunman at Florida State University.
Florida State University students returned to the student union to retrieve their belongings after a gunman killed two people and wounded six.
Two people were killed and six others, including the alleged shooter, were hospitalized after a Thursday shooting at Florida State University.
Two people were killed, five were injured, and we're learning disturbing new details about the alleged gunman.
The FSU shooting suspect, identified by police as Phoenix Ikner, was at the center of a custody battle between his birth parents, CBS News has learned.
Two people were killed and six were hurt when a gunman opened fire outside the student union on the campus in Tallahassee, police say.
The gunman, believed to be a 20-year-old student, was shot by police on campus, taken into custody, and transported to the hospital as well, police said.
FSU officials canceled all classes and business operations on the main Tallahassee campus through Friday.
The latest shooting echoes past tragic incidents in Florida, including a 2014 attack at Florida State University's Strozier Library.
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Florida man Jeffrey O. Kennerk was indicted after allegedly bringing multiple weapons, including an AR-15 style rifle, onto an Amtrak train in New Jersey in January.
Vincent Trocheck scored a short-handed goal early in the third period against his former team, and the New York Rangers beat the Florida Panthers 5-3.
The March Madness tournament came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball championship.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
A walk-in cooler behind the France Pavilion in the Epcot theme park caught fire, a Disney representative said, sending plumes of smoke billowing over the resort.
The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be "charged with what's in my stomach."
The mayor is back in New York City after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump in Florida.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, ahead of Trump's inauguration and the upcoming transfer of power. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Adams will discuss New York City's priorities with the president-elect, according to a spokesperson.
A federal judge in New York City says two luxury real estate brokers and their brother accused of raping dozens of women over more than a decade will remain in jail to await their trial on sex trafficking charges.
The Alexander brothers, prominent real estate brokers charged in a sex crimes investigation, are scheduled to appear in a Manhattan federal court Wednesday.
Investigators are trying to figure out how two stowaways who were found dead in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane got there in the first place. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
JetBlue says two bodies were found in aircraft landing gear after the flight landed in Fort Lauderdale.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
South Florida native Harun Abdul-Malik Yener was charged with attempted use of an explosive to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
An East Village church quite literally rose from the ashes on Easter Sunday, reopening for the first time since a fire destroyed it in 2020.
Logan Stankoven scored two second-period goals as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 4-1 on Sunday to open their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.
Max Fried lost a no-hit bid in the Yankees' 4-0 win over the Rays on Sunday just as the bottom of the eighth inning was about to start.
Brandon Nimmo took away a home run in the sixth inning and singled home the tiebreaking run in the seventh as the Mets beat the Cardinals 7-4 on Sunday
An East Village church quite literally rose from the ashes on Easter Sunday, reopening for the first time since a fire destroyed it in 2020.
Max Fried lost a no-hit bid in the Yankees' 4-0 win over the Rays on Sunday just as the bottom of the eighth inning was about to start.
Larry Silverstein, the developer who rebuilt Ground Zero after 9/11, is now placing his bets on a casino in Hell's Kitchen.
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, Cam Payne had 11 of his 14 in the fourth quarter and the Knicks beat the Pistons 123-112 in Game 1 on Saturday.
Easter Sunday services will not go on as planned at Saint Edmund Church in Queens, following a fire on Saturday afternoon.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
A New Jersey woman says ICE arrested her husband during a routine meeting about his immigration status, though he has no criminal history.
Jurors began deliberating in the Nadine Menendez bribery case Friday afternoon in New York City.
New Jersey is now the first state in the country to sue Discord, the online messaging platform.
NJ Transit train engineers have rejected a labor agreement with management, raising the potential for a strike or a lockout next month.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
Investigators say they are not ruling anything out in the search for a Long Island couple missing since March 30.
The Trump administration says it is taking control of the $7 billion plan to renovate New York City's Penn Station and sidelining the MTA.
The Trump administration halted construction of a massive offshore wind farm that was supposed to power half a million homes in New York City.
Ten people were hospitalized in a carbon monoxide poisoning incident at a multi-family home in Brentwood, officials on Long Island said.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
Larry Silverstein, the developer who rebuilt Ground Zero after 9/11, is now placing his bets on a casino in Hell's Kitchen.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said he can "absolutely" guarantee the deregulatory actions announced last month won't have an adverse impact on people and the environment.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Travelers who stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike service area in Middlesex County earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, state health officials say.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Friday as a judge denies to delay his sex trafficking and racketeering trial by two months.
The Frick Collection, housed in a luxurious Gilded Age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened after the museum's five-year renovation.
Nine jurors were picked Wednesday on the second day of jury selection in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Popular stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been named the host of the 77th Emmy Awards airing on CBS on Sept
Logan Stankoven scored two second-period goals as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 4-1 on Sunday to open their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.
Max Fried lost a no-hit bid in the Yankees' 4-0 win over the Rays on Sunday just as the bottom of the eighth inning was about to start.
Brandon Nimmo took away a home run in the sixth inning and singled home the tiebreaking run in the seventh as the Mets beat the Cardinals 7-4 on Sunday
João Peglow scored twice in the first half to help D.C. United beat the Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday to snap a four-game losing streak.
Ignatius Ganago had a goal and an assist to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-0 victory over New York City FC on Saturday night.
After more than 10 years, the Ice Bucket Challenge is back. But this time, it's to raise awareness about mental health.
A Brooklyn-based developer is planning to make history by constructing the tallest Passive House skyscraper in the world in NYC.
Bronx residents are voicing their issues with the Department of Sanitation's compost enforcement and fines in NYC.
Linda Collazo is hoping music will help change the lives of children in the Bronx.
A family hardware store has been offering tools and advice to a neighborhood in Queens for generations, and now the community is honoring the business as it marks 100 years of service.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Cristian Benavides reports on the latest move from President Trump's administration.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says Tuesday will mark the beginning of a longer stretch of days with temperatures in the 70s.
Video shows thick smoke and flames coming from 31st Avenue and 23rd Street in Astoria. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
In a statement Sunday afternoon, the MTA said the tolling program is "here to stay" and filed a new complaint. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Investigators say it does not appear the home had any working smoke detectors. Four firefighters and five others have non-life threatening injuries. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
