NYC sues bus companies that transported migrants for $708 million
The last straw for the mayor was apparently Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to send buses to New Jersey train stations connecting to New York City to thwart an executive order.
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Cities struggle to handle influx of migrants
The mayors of several U.S. cities say they are struggling to deal with migrants being sent on bus trips and flights arranged by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized Abbott for failing to coordinate with or notify local officials, making it difficult to provide the arriving migrants with the necessary support. Astrid Martinez reports.
NYPD details New Year's Eve in Times Square security plan
The NYPD and FBI are preparing to secure Times Square for the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected at Sunday's New Year's Eve celebration.
How Texas' migrant buses are impacting cities
Democratic mayors of large cities are renewing calls for federal help over the migrant crisis. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's busing operation has already transported more than 80,000 migrants out of the state. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
Mayor Adams, faith leaders call for peace this holiday season
The mayor says in the months since the Hamas terror attack, there has been a 250% rise in ethnically-motivated hate crimes.
NYC Mayor Adams: Top fundraiser reassigned after FBI raid
Twenty-five-year-old Brianna Suggs is no longer raising money for his re-election bid.
NYC mayor accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 1993 while both were working for the city in a $5 million lawsuit filed this week. Adams has denied the allegations.
Adams denies sexual assault accusation from former colleague
The mayor spoke with CBS New York at the Bowery Mission, saying, "The accusation absolutely did not happen."
NYC mayor says his team follows the law
New York City Mayor Eric Adams told reporters Tuesday that he and his staff are cooperating with FBI investigators who are probing his 2021 mayoral campaign for potentially illegal contributions by foreign donors. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports from City Hall.
New details on Eric Adams investigation
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is demanding that the FBI stop leaks of its probe into his campaign financing, as new details emerge about the mayor's 2021 campaign fundraising and possible ties to the Turkish government. Former FBI supervisory special agent Eric Miller joined CBS News to discuss the latest.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams pushes back on FBI probe
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is criticizing leaks about an FBI probe into his campaign financing as new details emerge about text messages between the mayor and Turkey's consul general. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer is following the latest details.
Latest on federal probe into NYC Mayor Adams
As federal agents investigate New York City Mayor Eric Adams over allegations that his 2021 campaign conspired with the Turkish government and others to receive illegal donations, a report from The New York Times suggests Adams also pressured city officials to open Manhattan's Turkish consulate that year despite concerns over fire safety. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports on the latest accusations to hit the embattled mayor, who has said his team "followed the rules."
FBI investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams
The FBI is investigating whether New York City Mayor Eric Adams pressured fire department officials to fast track permits for a proposed high-rise Turkish government officials, according to the New York Times. Astrid Martinez has the latest.
Mayor Adams' phones, iPad seized by FBI in campaign fundraising investigation
Adams' campaign confirmed his electronic devices were taken by FBI agents.
FBI seizes NYC mayor's phones amid probe
The FBI has seized New York City Mayor Eric Adams' electronic devices as part of an investigation into his campaign fundraising. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the latest. Plus, former FBI official Joshua Skule joins CBS News to explain what the agency could be looking for.
FBI seizes New York City mayor's phone
The FBI on Friday seized New York City Mayor Eric Adams' phone and other electronic devices as part of a campaign fundraising investigation. The FBI is investigating whether Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign conspired with the Turkish government and others to receive foreign donations. Roxana Saberi has details.
FBI raids home of major fundraiser for NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Agents were seen Thursday carrying evidence boxes from the home the mayor's chief fundraiser, Brianna Suggs.
America's Migration Reckoning | CBS Reports
Major cities far from the southern border are struggling to deal with the arrival of record numbers of migrants. In New York City, the right to shelter is being tested — and tensions are rising. CBS Reports examines the crossroads of families fighting for a future, a city struggling to keep up, and a nation in the throes of a migration reckoning.
NYC mayor: Migrant numbers are "not sustainable"
New York City Mayor Eric Adams tells "Face the Nation" that in the last week of September, over 3,700 asylum seekers arrived — numbers that he says are "not sustainable."
Transcript: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on "Face the Nation," Oct. 8, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker that aired on "Face the Nation" on Oct. 8, 2023.
Transcript: New York City Mayor Eric Adams on "Face the Nation," Oct. 8, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with New York City Mayor Eric Adams that aired on "Face the Nation" on Oct. 8, 2023.
Face The Nation: Adams, Pritzker, Scott
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Rep. Nancy Mace tells "Face the Nation" that she will support Rep. Jim Jordan in the race to become the next speaker, New York City Mayor Eric Adams tells "Face the Nation" that in the last week of September, over 3,700 asylum seekers arrived, and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tells "Face the Nation" that as thousands of migrants have come into Chicago, "we understand the humanitarian crisis that we're addressing – but we can't address this by ourselves. We need help from the White House."
Adams: Immigration could "break the bank"
Mayor Eric Adams still wants to embrace immigrants in New York City but says the financial burden of the current crisis could hurt the city's economy. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo has more on the mayor's trip to Latin America.
Biden authorizes border wall construction
The Biden administration is reversing its course on border wall construction plans, even after condemning the policy instituted by former President Donald Trump. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on the major reversal.
Mayor Eric Adams heads to Latin America
New York City mayor Eric Adams wants to give a "true picture" of conditions migrants will face in the U.S. during his trip to Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo has more.
Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary
This comes after President-elect Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers Tuesday in Florida.
Kash Patel targeted in possible Iran-backed cyberattack, sources say
The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.
Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon in motion to dismiss New York criminal case
Donald Trump's attorneys mentioned Hunter Biden in a filing arguing the New York criminal case against the president-elect should be dismissed.
Hunter Biden's federal gun case dismissed after being pardoned by his father
Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.
South Korea lifts martial law order, president urged to resign
South Korea's main opposition party on Wednesday urged South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment.
Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, dies at 69
Debbie Nelson's fraught relationship with her son Eminem had been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.
Chad Chronister, Trump's pick to lead DEA, withdraws from consideration
Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017.
Trial for man charged in murder of Cash App founder set to go to jury
Attorneys for defendant Nima Momeni on Tuesday wrapped up their closing argument with a surprise video clip they claimed showed stabbing victim Bob Lee doing cocaine with the murder weapon.
This House seat is still undecided more than 3 weeks after Election Day
CBS News projects Republicans will hold onto control of the House, although the majority will be slim.
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Kash Patel targeted in possible Iran-backed cyberattack, sources say
The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.
Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary
This comes after President-elect Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers Tuesday in Florida.
Hunter Biden's federal gun case dismissed after being pardoned by his father
Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.
Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, dies at 69
Debbie Nelson's fraught relationship with her son Eminem had been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.
Donald Trump Jr. joins e-commerce company, sending its shares up 270%
PublicSquare, which describes itself as catering to "patriotic Americans," is adding the son of President-elect Donald Trump Jr. to its board.
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Donald Trump Jr. joins e-commerce company, sending its shares up 270%
PublicSquare, which describes itself as catering to "patriotic Americans," is adding the son of President-elect Donald Trump Jr. to its board.
Blue Ridge Beef recalls Puppy Mix over salmonella risk
Federal regulators say puppy food sold by Blue Ridge Beef in seven states tested positive for salmonella.
Travel Tuesday offers big savings for those who missed Cyber Monday
From plane tickets to car rentals, the travel-themed discount day offers once-in-a-year deals. Here's what to know.
U.S. looks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.
Frontier to introduce first-class seating. Here's what it will look like.
Frontier is adding premium seating tier to its offerings. Here's what it will look like, and when it will be available.
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Kash Patel targeted in possible Iran-backed cyberattack, sources say
The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.
Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary
This comes after President-elect Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers Tuesday in Florida.
Hunter Biden's federal gun case dismissed after being pardoned by his father
Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.
Chad Chronister, Trump's pick to lead DEA, withdraws from consideration
Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017.
Some GOP senators seem tepid on Hegseth nomination as allegations pile up
The concern could put another one of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks at risk of falling short of the support needed for confirmation.
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Are flu and COVID high now? Here's how the season has started
Levels of both the flu and COVID viruses are still low across much of the country, the CDC says.
Here's how holiday drinking can affect your health, according to a doctor
Estimates show Americans drink twice as much during the holiday season as they normally do. Here's how the extra alcohol can impact your health.
Kids worked overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds find
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Jane Fonda with a secret of aging well
A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and decline. Actress and activist Jane Fonda and anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite present "Sunday Morning" viewers with a key to living a longer life, by maintaining a better outlook.
Are there really risks to fluoride in water?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
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U.S. charges Chinese national for exporting guns and ammo to North Korea
A Chinese national living in California is accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of North Korean agents.
Trump says he will attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris this weekend
Notre Dame is set to reopen this weekend after a 2019 fire, with a grand celebration.
South Korea lifts martial law order, president urged to resign
South Korea's main opposition party on Wednesday urged South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment.
Treasure trove of Roman coins found during construction in U.K.
The stash of over 1,300 coins has become known as the Worcestershire Conquest Hoard.
Iran frees rapper Toomaj Salehi months after death sentence overturned
Iran has released dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi more than two years after his backing of women's rights protests over Mahsa Amini's death landed him in prison.
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British indie-rock band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, dies at 69
Debbie Nelson's fraught relationship with her son Eminem had been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.
Extended interview: Selena Gomez
In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter-actress-entrepreneur Selena Gomez opens up to correspondent Tracy Smith about her experiences graduating from Disney Channel programs to her latest film, “Emilia Pérez,” and her series “Only Murders in the Building”; how rejection fueled her ambition and subsequent success; her revealing documentary, “My Mind & Me,” in which she discusses her physical and mental health struggles; and of life beyond social media.
"The Brutalist" named year's best film by New York film critics
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
Oprah Winfrey selects "Small Things Like These" as new book blub pick
Oprah Winfrey's new book club selection, "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan, explores courage and compassion in 1985 Ireland.
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Most common passwords of 2024 revealed
Hackers' favorites top this year's list of most common passwords, with "123456," "password" and "qwerty123" leading the pack. Experts warn these choices make your accounts an easy target.
Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Company pilots drone food delivery service
In California, a company is running a pilot program for drone food delivery. Itay Hod takes a look at how the service works.
Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
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Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
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Defense for Nima Momeni claims Bob Lee did drugs with murder weapon
Attorneys for defendant Nima Momeni on Tuesday wrapped up their closing argument with a surprise video clip they claimed showed stabbing victim and Cash App founder Bob Lee doing cocaine with the murder weapon.
British indie-rock band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Daniel Penny trial jury deliberates
The jury is deliberating in Daniel Penny's trial for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway back in 2023. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Ex-ballerina convicted of killing husband gets 20 years in "Black Swan" case
The case drew national attention, with some comparing Ashley Benefield to the protagonist of the 2010 film "Black Swan."
Feds say man in U.S. sent guns to North Korea
Shenghua Wen, a Chinese national living in California, has been charged by federal law enforcement for allegedly shipping guns and ammunition to North Korea. Prosecutors allege Wen received $2 million from North Korean agents to purchase the equipment, according to a complaint.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Reaction to Pete Hegseth's latest controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his attorney have denied any wrongdoing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane report on the mixed response from GOP senators.
South Korean president lifts martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted his martial law order just hours after he announced that the country would be subject to military rule. The country's parliament voted to reject the president's initial declaration. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd breaks it down.
Deputies hailed as heroes for fiery home rescue
Two sheriff's deputies are being praised for their courage in their rescue of two children who were trapped in a backyard when a home caught fire this weekend in a suburb of Denver, Colorado. The deputies tore a fence apart piece by piece to reach the siblings. Alan Gionet has more on the dramatic rescue.
Stellantis and Intel CEOs resign
A record number of CEOs have left their roles in 2024, according to an analysis by a career transitioning firm. Stellantis and Intel's CEOs contributed to the trend this week as the companies face declining stock prices. Andy Challenger, senior vice president of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
North Carolina still recovering amid the cold
Several North Carolina counties opened warming shelters for people without heat access or who were displaced by Hurricane Helene last September. Some are enduring the cold while living in tents as they wait for more aid. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports.