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Cuomo resigns as New York governor
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday amid allegations of sexual harassment. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Ed O'Keefe bring us the latest on the decision and the fallout. Then, New York Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, and Rebecca Lewis, a deputy state politics reporter at City and State New York, join CBSN's Elaine Quijano with their analysis.
Biden applauds Senate infrastructure vote
President Biden is celebrating a milestone in his agenda after the Senate voted 69 to 30 to pass a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. In his remarks Tuesday, the president also addressed the resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Biden reacts to Cuomo's resignation
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was facing growing calls to resign, even from President Biden, as he faced allegations of sexual harassment. It's an ironic fall from grace for Cuomo, who signed legislation to help end sexual harassment just two years ago. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Cuomo resigns amid sexual harassment scandal
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation came as a shock to many after he vowed to fight the sexual harassment allegations made by 11 women. Kathy Hochul will replace Cuomo, becoming the state's first female governor. Jericka Duncan reports.
Cuomo stepping down, upending NY politics
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced plans to resign, effective in 14 days, following allegations of sexual harassment and an impeachment investigation. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will replace him, becoming the state's first female governor. Alyssa Katz, deputy editor of The City, and Anna Gronewald, co-author of Politico's New York Playbook, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the fallout.
Kathy Hochul to replace Cuomo as New York governor
New York's Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will become the state's first woman governor following the resignation of Andrew Cuomo. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with more about Hochul and the controversies that brought down Cuomo's administration.
Fallout from Cuomo's resignation
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced plans to resign after a scathing report from the state's attorney general's office accusing him of sexually harassing 11 women. CBS News legal contributor and former federal prosecutor Keir Dougal explains how Cuomo's resignation will affect the investigation. Then New York State Senator Samra Brouk joins CBSN to discuss how lawmakers, who were preparing for possible impeachment, are responding to the announcement.
Watch: Cuomo announces resignation as N.Y. governor
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation, effective in 14 days, while continuing to defend himself against sexual harassment accusations. Calling it a "highly political matter," he said, "The best way I can help now is to step aside and let government get back to governing." Watch a portion of his remarks. Read more here.
Cuomo impeachment probe moves forward
The calls for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign are growing as the New York State Assembly moves forward with plans for impeachment proceedings over sexual harassment accusations and a range of other issues. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates Joins CBSN AM to discuss what's at stake and how soon an impeachment trial could happen.
Time's Up leader resigns in Cuomo controversy
Attorney and women's rights advocate Roberta Kaplan stepped down as chair of the Time's Up board of directors following revelations that she aided Governor Andrew Cuomo's office in its effort to discredit one of his accusers. Jodi Kantor, CBS News culture and gender contributor and Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Jodi Kantor on Cuomo harassment scandal
New York Times Correspondent Jodi Kantor joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's refusal to resign as he faces potential impeachment. Plus, she explains why she says the governor exploited the me too movement as he allegedly violated women.
NY lawmakers take steps to impeach Cuomo
New York's state assembly is proceeding with an impeachment inquiry against Governor Andrew Cuomo after a damning report concluded the governor sexually harassed multiple women, which he denies. Lawmakers plan to move fast as pressure mounts for the governor to resign. Jericka Duncan has the details.
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Cuomo impeachment trial could begin in "several weeks"
The New York State Assembly's Judiciary Committee gave an updated timeline of the impeachment probe into Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is facing sexual harassment allegations by several women. Lawmakers say independent investigators will provide updates on the inquiry throughout the month of August, before making a recommendation on whether to proceed with the impeachment process. In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Jericka Duncan, one of Cuomo's accusers, Brittany Commisso, details how he allegedly groped her inside the Executive Mansion. Marina Villeneuve, a New York State government reporter for The Associated Press, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest from Albany.
Cuomo accuser details groping allegations
Brittany Commisso alleges New York Governor Andrew Cuomo groped her last year. Commisso, known as "Executive Assistant #1" in a damning report detailing numerous allegations against Cuomo, is speaking publicly for the first time. Jericka Duncan reports.
Latest on Cuomo impeachment hearings
The New York State Assembly met Monday to discuss the impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. It comes as the Democrat's top aide resigned following the state attorney general's report saying that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. Clifford Michel, a reporter for The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Time's Up leader resigns after criticism about Cuomo ties
Time's Up said it agreed with Roberta Kaplan that stepping down as chair of the group's board of directors was "the right and appropriate thing to do."
N.Y. Assembly impeachment inquiry to move "with all due haste"
The committee last week sent a letter to Cuomo's legal team asking him to provide any additional evidence before it concludes its inquiry on August 13.
Next steps for Cuomo impeachment inquiry
New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and members of the Judiciary Committee on Monday held a press conference after the committee met to discuss impeachment proceedings against Governor Andrew Cuomo. Watch their press conference.
Reporter on Cuomo's response to probe
Lawmakers in New York state are pressing forward with the impeachment investigation of Governor Andrew Cuomo, who faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment. Meanwhile, his top aide, Melissa DeRosa, who was mentioned numerous times in a report by the state attorney general as playing a significant role in trying to discredit accusers, has resigned. One of Cuomo's accusers, Brittany Commisso, is speaking out in an exclusive interview with CBS News and Albany's Times Union newspaper, and Matt Flegenheimer, a national political reporter for the New York Times, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about how Cuomo has responded to the impeachment probe and the allegations against him.
Analysis of Cuomo impeachment probe
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's political future is on the line as the State Assembly intensifies its impeachment investigation. Lawmakers are holding a closed-door hearing after several women accused Cuomo of sexual harassment, groping and non-consensual touching. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss what lies ahead for Cuomo. Read more here.
Lawmakers discuss Cuomo impeachment probe
The New York State Assembly's Judiciary Committee is meeting on Monday to discuss impeachment proceedings against Governor Andrew Cuomo. In an exclusive interview, Cuomo accuser and former executive assistant Brittany Commisso told "CBS This Morning" and the Albany Times Union that he needs to be held accountable. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest. Read more here.
What's next in Cuomo impeachment probe?
New York state lawmakers are meeting to discuss Governor Andrew Cuomo's political future as the investigation into sexual harassment allegations against him intensifies. The State Assembly's Judiciary Committee held a closed-door hearing on the impeachment investigation into Cuomo. Albany Times Union capitol bureau reporter Joshua Solomon joins CBSN to discuss what to expect going forward. Read more here.
Cuomo "needs professional help," accuser says
New York state lawmakers will meet Monday to discuss their impeachment investigation of Governor Andrew Cuomo. Eleven women have accused Cuomo of sexual harassment. One of them, Brittany Commisso, told her story in an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning" and the Times Union. Commisso said she thinks the governor needs to resign and "seek counseling." Cuomo denies all allegations of misconduct. Read more here.
Trump opposes TikTok ban, asks Supreme Court for time to resolve via negotiations
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 10 in TikTok's challenge of a law that could lead to a ban of the widely popular platform.
Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
Greg Gumbel, CBS Sports broadcasting legend, dies at 78
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Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
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Homelessness jumped to a new record this year as housing costs soared
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Marc Fogel designated as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
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NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
What caused the Azerbaijan Airlines crash? Here's what we know so far.
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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $1.22 billion for Friday's drawing
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Greg Gumbel, CBS Sports broadcasting legend, dies at 78
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Toddler nearly falls from 400-foot cliff while family visits erupting Kīlauea
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Trump opposes TikTok ban, asks Supreme Court for time to resolve via negotiations
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 10 in TikTok's challenge of a law that could lead to a ban of the widely popular platform.
Here's what the H-1B visa debate with Musk and Ramaswamy is about
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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $1.22 billion for Friday's drawing
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Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
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Here's what the H-1B visa debate with Musk and Ramaswamy is about
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are calling for the U.S. to admit more foreign tech workers. Not all Republicans agree with them.
Homelessness jumped to a new record this year as housing costs soared
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FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
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Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by mid-January.
Trump opposes TikTok ban, asks Supreme Court for time to resolve via negotiations
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 10 in TikTok's challenge of a law that could lead to a ban of the widely popular platform.
Marc Fogel designated as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
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Trump picks Miami-Dade commissioner as ambassador to Panama
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Biden heads to St. Croix for final holiday as president
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FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
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Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination
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Is multitasking a myth? Here's what research shows.
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Why some children are turning to GLP-1 drugs
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Pet food brand issues recall over bird flu contamination
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What caused the Azerbaijan Airlines crash? Here's what we know so far.
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Russia all opened investigations into the cause of the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243.
Marc Fogel designated as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
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Italian government says journalist detained in Iran
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Former Suzuki Motors CEO Osamu Suzuki dies at 94
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Cheyenne Grace topping the charts
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NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records
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Judge rules that accuser in rape suit against Jay-Z, Diddy can remain anonymous
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"Baby Driver" actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies after falling from a moving vehicle
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Beyoncé's halftime show the highlight of a lackluster NFL Christmas slate
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Researchers develop robot to help people walk
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Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days has a new baby
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2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain
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Class-action lawsuit over plastic recycling
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Tennessee to introduce a new lethal injection method
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A man accused of setting a woman on fire in a New York City subway train has now been indicted on state murder charges. CBS News New York reporter Hannah Kliger has more.
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President-elect Donald Trump has called for a swift end to the war in Ukraine, which has only intensified in recent weeks. He's also called for the safe return of all remaining hostages in Gaza, which might only happen if Israel and Hamas can reach a ceasefire deal. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd looks ahead to 2025.
Severe storms cause travel delays across U.S.
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Trump aides meet with top Canadian officials
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