YouTube implementing tougher policy on gun videos to protect youth
YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
The Biden administration is finalizing plans to expand background check requirements in effort to close the "gun show loophole."
The case before the Supreme Court involves a gun law enacted by Congress nearly 30 years ago that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having firearms.
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine has previously been unsupportive of gun control legislation passed by House Democrats.
The Supreme Court convenes Monday for a new term that brings cases on free speech, agency power and the Second Amendment.
This is just one of several new gun control initiatives instituted by Gov. Kathy Hochul over the past year.
Sixteen people who witnessed the Tops shooting in Buffalo, New York, in May 2022 are suing social media and gun companies over the trauma they endured. The suit alleges the gunman -- who killed 10 Black people in the racist attack -- was radicalized in these online spaces. Kristen Elmore-Garcia, a partner at the law office John Elmore P.C. based in Buffalo, joins CBS News to unpack the legal battle.
"I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song," the country music singer said. "...These references are not only meritless, but dangerous."
"There's no doubt that this bill is saving lives," Sen. Chris Murphy said about the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which President Biden signed into law one year ago.
Congress passed legislation nearly a year ago requiring background checks in all gun sales, including those purchased online or at gun shows. CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
Tennessee Republicans are facing criticism after expelling two Democratic state lawmakers accused of breaking House rules by joining a gun control demonstration.
Lawmakers voted to expel two young Black representatives, but the motion to expel a White legislator failed by one vote.
Nearly 49,000 people died from gun violence in the U.S. in 2021, according to the CDC.
The Democratic congressman discussed potential ways forward to reduce gun violence, in lieu of a full ban, on "Face the Nation."
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, who has been on the forefront of gun control legislation in the Senate, said "there are not the votes" for an assault weapons ban. But he tells "Face the Nation" what some of the possible steps forward could be.
It comes in wake of the Nashville school shooting that killed three 9-year-old children and three adults.
The shooter has been identified as a 28-year-old from Nashville, authorities said.
Police say three 9-year-old students and three adults were killed, along with the suspect. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
President Biden issued an executive order on Tuesday that aims to increase the number of background checks to buy guns, promote better and more secure firearms storage and ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies are getting the most out of a bipartisan gun control law enacted last summer. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The move is a significant win for conservative groups and Second Amendment advocates who said tracking gun shop purchases would inadvertently discriminate against legal firearms purchases.
These survivors know the pain and heartbreak the Michigan State University campus is going through. CBS2's John Dias has their reactions.
The Supreme Court's expansion of gun rights in June — for the first time in a decade — is testing whether laws aiming to curb gun violence can withstand legal scrutiny.
The Supreme Court is allowing New York to continue to enforce a sweeping new gun law banning guns from "sensitive places" such as schools and playgrounds for now while a court challenge plays out.
Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy called on their fellow lawmakers to take action as the nation marks 10 years since the shooting that killed 20 children and 6 adults in Newtown, Conn.
A survivor of the Sandy Hook school shooting is calling for gun control ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the tragedy.
Self-driving shuttles are being tested out at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Right now, there are two shuttles, which transport people to and from their cars and the AirTrain.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 has ended, but there are still great deals to be had a popular laptops.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Self-driving shuttles are being tested out at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Right now, there are two shuttles, which transport people to and from their cars and the AirTrain.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Protesters returned to the site of a future homeless shelter in Brooklyn for the second day in a row Thursday.
There were long hours of cleanup Thursday after powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes slammed the northern suburbs. One man got the fright of his life when lightning struck just feet away.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Pro-Palestinian protesters marched to Washington Square Park Thursday after police set up barricades to prevent them from gathering inside Grand Central Terminal.
Self-driving shuttles are being tested out at John F. Kennedy International Airport, but not everyone is ready to trust the new technology. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian gives us a closer look at the Port Authority's pilot program.
If you go to a Mets game on any given weekend, you could catch a heartwarming moment. It's a tradition that's been going on for 40 years, and CBS New York's Steve Overmyer shows us why it's so special.
If your kids are sitting at home this summer with not enough to do, camp may still be an option. Some public colleges on Long Island are hosting weekly camps that are more affordable and flexible. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports from Nassau Community College.
New York City Councilmember Susan Zhuang said she doesn't believe she should have been arrested after she allegedly bit an NYPD official during a protest in Brooklyn on Thursday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.