States set to enact new laws in 2024 on guns, fuzzy dice and taxes
Hundreds of state laws take effect across the United States starting Monday, Jan. 1.
Hundreds of state laws take effect across the United States starting Monday, Jan. 1.
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will include locations at three sites in Mississippi and Illinois, CBS News has learned.
It was a violent weekend with shootings in cities across the country. Near Chicago, more than 20 people were shot at a Juneteenth event. One person died. Cristian Benavides reports for CBS2. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/42JhvId
Witnesses said dozens of gunshots were fired into a crowd of people attending a party in Willowbrook. Police have not identified a suspect.
Police said at least six people died, all in the northbound lanes, and more than 30 people on both sides of the highway were taken to the hospital with injuries.
The embattled electronic cigarette maker is paying its largest settlement to date over the teen vaping surge.
At least 20 people are dead after storms fueled tornadoes across parts of the South and Midwest on Friday. Cristian Benavides reports for CBS2.
At least eight people are dead and dozens more are hurt.
The monster storm spawned deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois.
The wintry mix hit hard in the northern U.S., closing schools, offices, even shutting down the Minnesota Legislature.
Tax agency said it is trying to determine whether tax rebates, issued in many states last year, count as income.
The family of an Illinois man who died after being treated by paramedics is expected to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the EMS workers and the company they worked for. We warn you, some of the video may be disturbing. Bradley Blackburn reports for CBS2.
Peter Cadigan and Peggy Finley are charged with first-degree murder in the death of Earl Moore Jr.
Prosecutors said Robert Crimo Jr. sponsored his son's application for a gun license back in 2019.
It happened at Six Flags Great America, which is north of Chicago.
The singer's federal trial on charges he conspired to obstruct justice in his 2008 state child pornography trial starts Monday in Chicago.
Someone in Illinois beat the incredible odds and hit Friday night's Mega Millions jackpot, worth more than $1 billion, and someone who bought a ticket in the Bronx won the second prize of $1 million.
A $1 million ticket was sold in the Bronx.
Police say the suspect in the deadly Fourth of July parade shooting confessed Wednesday to unleashing a hail of bullets from a rooftop in a Chicago suburb. CBS2's Ali Bauman has more on the investigation.
The man police say opened fire on a Fourth of July parade, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens more was set for his first court appearance Wednesday in Illinois.
Police say the alleged gunman legally purchased five guns and had been planning the attack for weeks. CBS2's John Dias has the latest in the investigation.
Seven people were killed and 38 more were wounded, including four children, in the deadly parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on Monday. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest details on the investigation.
Authorities say a 21-year-old person of interest was taken into custody, but charges have yet to be filed.
Authorities say at least six people were killed and 30 were injured when a gunman opened fire on a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
The governor responded to Monday's mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Illinois with a tweet about Tuesday's bill signing.
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.
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.
The death of Eric Garner in 2014 thrust his mother, Gwen Carr, into a life of activism. Her son's last words – "I can't breathe" – became a flashpoint for issues surrounding social injustice, seen then and still today in protests and demonstrations.
An 89-year-old stand-up comedian is one of the latest victims of random assault in New York City. Another woman randomly punched her in the face as she was walking home from a swim class on July 10.
The death of Eric Garner in 2014 thrust his mother, Gwen Carr, into a life of activism. Her son's last words – "I can't breathe" – became a flashpoint for issues surrounding social injustice, seen then and still today in protests and demonstrations.
An 89-year-old stand-up comedian is one of the latest victims of random assault in New York City. Another woman randomly punched her in the face as she was walking home from a swim class on July 10.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Mayor Eric Adams is moving ahead with the installation of a controversial weapons detection system in the subways. The first stations could get them in a matter of days.
A lightning strike injured three people in Rockland County Wednesday.
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.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
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 and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
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.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention and accepted the party's nomination for vice president.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
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.
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.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
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.
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.
Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, dubbed "City of Yes," sparked debate at a lengthy public hearing Wednesday.
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.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 17 at 11 p.m.
CBS New York's partners at Chalkbeat say the New York City Public School system is considering a plan to ban cell phones in schools starting in February.
CBS New York's Maurice DuBois sat down with Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, to talk about how her son's death in 2014 thrust her into a life of activism.
An 89-year-old stand-up comedian is one of the latest victims of random assault in New York City. She said she was walking home after a morning swim when someone sucker-punched her in the face. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to the victim.
A New York City Council member is charged with felony assault, accused of biting an NYPD officer during a protest against a new homeless shelter. CBS New York's Ali Bauman spoke to the councilwoman.