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Bronx Zoo elephant named Happy isn't a person, court rules
Advocates at the Nonhuman Rights Project argued that Happy is an autonomous, cognitively complex elephant worthy of the right reserved in law for "a person."
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Advocates at the Nonhuman Rights Project argued that Happy is an autonomous, cognitively complex elephant worthy of the right reserved in law for "a person."
Since 2012, the New York City-based On-Site Opera has presented immersive operatic experiences in site-specific settings, from the Bronx Zoo to Harlem’s Cotton Club. The act of taking opera to new places has been affected by the pandemic, so they are now bringing opera to YOU, in special telephone concerts. In this rehearsal performance recorded especially for "CBS Sunday Morning," soprano Jennifer Zetlan and pianist David Shimoni perform Beethoven's "Auf dem Hügel sitz ich spähend." For more info visit osopera.org.
Veterinarians and other zoo personnel are now using personal protective equipment to protect both themselves and animals from exposure, after a tiger at New York's Bronx Zoo contracted the coronavirus. With no visitors, zookeepers are looking to enrichment activities and walks to keep animals entertained and happy. Jamie Yuccas takes a look at how the pandemic has changed the environment for these animals and the people who care for them.
A 4-year-old female Malayan tiger at Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for COVID-19. Brian Larsen, a registered nurse and CEO of RestoraPet, a health supplement company for pets, joins CBSN to discuss COVID-19 and animals.
A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for coronavirus. The 4-year-old Malayan tiger named Nadia is believed to be the first case of an animal infected with the illness in the U.S. Zoo officials say Nadia and six other big cats developed a dry cough, but they are expected to recover.
The Bronx Zoo says Nadia, her sister Azul, two Amur tigers and three African lions had developed a dry cough. They are all expected to recover.
A New York school district is being hit with a lawsuit over an racist slideshow allegedly created by a science teacher. WCBS-TV reports the slideshow featured a photo of four black students on a class trip to the Bronx Zoo, and one of a gorilla, and the label "Monkey see, monkey do."
School district to be sued for at least $12 million after science teacher produces allegedly racially insensitive slide show following class trip to zoo.
Myah Autry went viral after she climbed into the fenced enclosure and danced in front of a lion
The woman who posted video of herself dancing in the lion's den at the Bronx Zoo in September has turned herself in to police. She is charged with criminal trespassing. CBSN NY has details.
She posted several videos of herself with the lion, then just hours later posted a photo with three NYPD officers
The woman's actions "could have resulted in serious injury or death" the Bronx Zoo warned
Shocking video posted to Instagram over the weekend shows an unidentified woman inside the lion enclosure fence at the Bronx Zoo, waving at the giant cat. CBSN New York's Tara Jakeway reports.
Rabinowitz, who died this week at the age of 64, saved the lives of countless tigers, jaguars and other at-risk species
New York City's Bronx Zoo is now exhibiting the chick, who hatched in May
Two baby gorillas have made their debut at the Bronx Zoo in New York City. CBSN shows us video of the adorable apes.
Two western lowland gorillas were born at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo. Julia (33 years old) gave birth on March 10 and Tuti (19 years old) had her baby on April 17. Ernie (31 years old) is the father of both babies. Western lowland gorillas are designated as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to accept the GOP's nomination for president on the fourth and last day of the Republican National Convention.
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.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
"CBS Mornings" got an exclusive first look at the 47th class of Kennedy Center honorees, who will be celebrated for their lifetime artistic achievements and impact on American culture.
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 now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Bissell says it has received more than 150 reports of burn injuries from recalled product. Here's how consumers can get a refund.
Bissell says it has received more than 150 reports of burn injuries from recalled product. Here's how consumers can get a refund.
John Deere & Co. says the farm equipment maker will no longer participate in "social or cultural awareness" events.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The buyer intends to keep the fossil in the U.S., and is exploring making it available for public display.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
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.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Far-right Israeli official Itamar Ben-Gvir paid a controversial visit to a contested holy site as a rights group details alleged Hamas war crimes.
The cubs - a female named Tochka and a male named Timur - explored their enclosure together with their mother, 13-year-old Katinka.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Michael Travis Leake, who fronted Moscow-based rock band Lovi Noch, was detained in June 2023.
Canada plans to buy 12 new submarines as the U.S. and its allies and adversaries step up operations in the thawing Arctic.
After nearly four years of legal disputes, renowned wedding dress designer Hayley Paige has regained the right to use her name and control of social media accounts.
Emmy award-winning actor Sheryl Lee Ralph joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new comedy, "The Fabulous Four," and her third Emmy nomination for "Abbott Elementary."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, David Wroblewski, read an excerpt from his long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling debut, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club selection. Watch as author David Wroblewski answers reader's guide questions about his novel.
The 47th class of Kennedy Center honorees was revealed on "CBS Mornings" Thursday. The star-studded list of recipients includes award-winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, legendary rock band the Grateful Dead, blues rock singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt, jazz musician and composer Arturo Sandoval and the Apollo.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
A man convicted of killing a delivery driver who stopped for cash at an ATM to take his wife to dinner is scheduled for execution in Alabama, which has agreed to forgo the usual post-execution autopsy.
More women, children and entire families have fallen victim to indiscriminate violence in areas where drug cartels are fighting bloody turf battles.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to focus on unity across party lines in his address to the Republican National Convention Thursday night. Rep. Kat Cammack, a Republican from Florida, joined CBS News to discuss Trump's speech and the current state of political rhetoric in the country.
Secret Service members at former President Donald Trump's rally last Saturday were notified by Pennsylvania State Police officers about a suspicious person with a rangefinder at 5:51 p.m., about 20 minutes before the gunman shot at Trump, according to three sources familiar with a law enforcement briefing to members of Congress on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar has the latest on the investigation.
Former President Donald Trump's 2024 running mate, JD Vance, made his case to voters by focusing on his Rust Belt roots and family during his Wednesday night address at the Republican National Convention. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on how Republican voters are responding to Vance's speech.
Reports have been coming out in the last few days about private conversations Democratic leadership has had with President Biden about his reelection campaign. 20 Democrats in Congress have publicly called for Biden to drop out of the race with Rep. Adam Schiff adding his name to that list on Wednesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on the Biden campaign.
Hayley Paige, known from TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress," reintroduces herself to the world after a four-year legal battle over using her name. This spring, she regained the right to use her name publicly and on social media.