Suspect who allegedly set woman on fire in subway fanned flames, prosecutors say
Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.
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NYC police charge man with murder of woman set on fire on subway
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with murder and arson after a woman sleeping on the New York City subway was set on fire and died, police say.
Manhattan DA: Mangione may waive extradition
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has started presenting evidence to a grand jury in the case against the man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. At a news conference Friday afternoon, District Attorney Alvin Bragg gave an update on the efforts to extradite Luigi Mangione to New York. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has the details.
Impact of NYPD commissioner's resignation
The commissioner of the New York City Police Department has resigned. Edward Caban stepped down Thursday after federal agents seized his phone as part of a larger investigation involving high-ranking city officials. Marcia Kramer with CBS News New York has more on the ongoing corruption probe that led to Caban's resignation, and what it means for one of the largest police forces in the country.
NYPD commissioner resigns amid federal probe
Edward Caban, commissioner of the New York City Police Department, abruptly resigned Thursday, less than a week after federal agents raided his home and seized his cellphone as part of a corruption investigation. Mark Strassmann has details.
FBI raids homes of Adams aides: What we know
New York City Hall is in turmoil due to federal investigations involving multiple members of Mayor Eric Adams' inner circle. NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigned Thursday, less than a week after U.S. attorneys seized cellphones from him and his twin brother. Sally Goldenberg, senior New York editor at Politico, joins "America Decides" to unpack the federal raids at the homes of several Adams administration officials.
NYPD officer fired gun during Columbia raid
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is investigating the firing of an officer's weapon during the break-up of a large protest inside a Columbia University building on Tuesday. The NYPD said the incident was an accidental discharge. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Columbia faces aftermath of police raid
Columbia University asked police Tuesday night to enter campus and clear out a building that protesters had overtaken and barricaded. CBS News correspondent Michael George has the latest on the fallout from the raid.
1969 cold case advances after DNA links murdered teen to 9/11 victim's mother
A teenage girl's remains were identified more than 50 years after her murder using DNA from the mother of a woman killed on 9/11.
Cities ramp up security ahead of Passover
Millions of Jewish people around the world will observe Passover starting on Monday. But this year, with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, there are additional concerns about staying safe during the holiday. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains how cities are handling security concerns.
Recapping Day 2 of Trump's "hush money" trial
Seven jurors have officially been sworn in on Day 2 of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Manhattan.
4 presidents descend on New York City
President Biden and three former presidents are all visiting New York on Thursday. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the details.
Security ramps up for Times Square ball drop
A recent law enforcement bulletin obtained by CBS News warned of a likely "heightened threat of violence" throughout the holidays. That includes large events like Sunday night's ball drop in Times Square. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson explains how New York officials are planning to keep people safe.
Opposing Palestine, Israel rallies planned
With opposing rallies planned by pro-Palestine and pro-Israel groups, all members of the NYPD have been ordered to wear their uniforms Friday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more on what kind of extra security measures are being taken in the U.S. due to the violence in the Middle East.
Suspect on motorbike dies after NYPD officer throws cooler at him
Eric Duprey, 30, was fleeing a sting operation in the Bronx when an officer threw a picnic cooler at him.
NYC mayor on Sandy recovery, crime & more
New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined CBS News to discuss how the city is commemorating the 10-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, his plans to combat rising crime in the subway system and the ongoing migrant crisis.
Two employees stabbed at NYC's Museum of Modern Art, police say
Police are still searching for the suspect, who is a former member of the museum.
New York mourns officer killed in shooting
Thousands of police officers gathered outside St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City for the funeral of Wilbert Mora, one of two young officers shot and killed in Harlem last week. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
NYPD officer's widow mourns slain husband in emotional eulogy
Dominique Luzuriaga's eulogy was not only moving but defiant, bringing mourners to their feet for a standing ovation.
Funeral held for NYPD officer shot on duty
Thousands turned out to honor fallen NYPD officer Jason Rivera, whose widow gave an emotional eulogy at his funeral. Elaine Quijano has more.
NYPD officer killed in shooting is laid to rest
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was among the speakers paying tribute at the funeral for 22-year-old NYPD officer Jason Rivera, who was shot and killed along with fellow officer Wilbert Mora last week. CBS News' Laura Podesta has more.
Wake held for NYPD officer shot in line of duty
Jason Rivera, a rookie officer for the New York Police Department who was killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call in Harlem, received a hero's farewell. Elaine Quijano has more.
Second NYPD officer dies after ambush
A second New York City police officer has died from injuries he suffered in a shooting in Harlem. Wilbert Mora died four days after he and his partner Jason Rivera were ambushed during a domestic disturbance call.
Wilbert Mora, second police officer shot in Harlem, has died
Mora was 27 years old.
Lashawn McNeil, suspect in deadly Harlem police shooting, dies
McNeil allegedly opened fire on two NYPD officers, killing 22-year-old Jason Rivera and seriously wounding 27-year-old Wilbert Mora
What to know about the 12th, 22nd Amendments as Trump talks third term
President Donald Trump again suggested he may try to run for a third term in office, despite limits set by the 12th and 22nd Amendments.
Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in first overseas trip of second term, sources say
President Trump's expected trip to Saudi Arabia in May will be his first foreign trip of his second term.
Astronauts who were stuck in space say they'd fly on Boeing's spacecraft again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
SpaceX launch will send civilian crew on first flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre in "a serious accident," rep says
Virginia Giuffre, who alleged Epstein sexually trafficked her to Britain's Prince Andrew, was in "a serious accident," her representative said.
Thai official sees "something suspicious" in quake toppling Bangkok tower
Officers questioned four Chinese men who were found removing 32 files from containers behind the collapsed building, a police official said.
Elon Musk says his DOGE role is hurting Tesla's stock price
The Tesla CEO acknowledged his DOGE activities are impacting the electric vehicle maker's stock price amid boycotts and protests.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg substitutes recalled due to bleach
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
"Doomsday mom" Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial starts today
Jury selection in Lori Vallow Daybell's trial in Arizona is set to start Monday. She is charged in the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.
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Military aircraft play outsized role in midair close calls, analysis finds
There were 258 near midair collisions involving a military aircraft and a commercial aircraft from 1987 to 2021, with 13% of them being deemed critically close.
RFK Jr.'s layoffs expected to gut worker safety agency, officials say
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
Federal agency workers supporting museums, libraries put on administrative leave
All employees at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which supports U.S. museums and libraries, were put on administrative leave Monday, an IMLS worker said.
Judge delays Trump admin's move to end protection for Venezuelan migrants
Venezuelan migrants were slated to lose their government-issued work permits and deportation protections next week, on April 7.
9-year-old girl dies after dental surgery under anesthesia in California
A 9-year-old girl in California died after a dental surgery during which she was under anesthesia, according to the medical examiner.
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Ahead of Trump's auto tariffs, are U.S. consumers rushing to buy cars?
Some people in the market for a new vehicle are rushing to claim models on lots, as current inventory is not subject to tariff price hikes.
Conservative channel Newsmax surges over 700% in stock market debut
Newsmax's share price soared when it started trading Monday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "NMAX."
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg substitutes recalled due to bleach
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
Elon Musk says his DOGE role is hurting Tesla's stock price
The Tesla CEO acknowledged his DOGE activities are impacting the electric vehicle maker's stock price amid boycotts and protests.
S&P 500 marks worst quarter since 2022 amid tariff and inflation fears
Stocks whipsawed on Monday on economic worries, ending the quarter with its worst performance in three years.
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RFK Jr.'s layoffs expected to gut worker safety agency, officials say
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
Luna exits House Freedom Caucus over effort to block remote voting for new moms
Luna introduced a bipartisan measure to allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely around the birth of their child. Some conservatives are trying to stop it.
Federal agency workers supporting museums, libraries put on administrative leave
All employees at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which supports U.S. museums and libraries, were put on administrative leave Monday, an IMLS worker said.
Judge delays Trump admin's move to end protection for Venezuelan migrants
Venezuelan migrants were slated to lose their government-issued work permits and deportation protections next week, on April 7.
Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in first overseas trip of second term, sources say
President Trump's expected trip to Saudi Arabia in May will be his first foreign trip of his second term.
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RFK Jr.'s layoffs expected to gut worker safety agency, officials say
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg substitutes recalled due to bleach
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
Mom of twins fights to protect infants amid measles outbreak
Measles cases in the U.S., which have soared to nearly 500 infections this year, have created concerns for parents with children who are too young to be vaccinated.
Sickest patients face insurance denials: "They won't help me"
Republicans and Democrats agree prior authorization needs fixing, but patients are growing impatient.
Fighting STDs on Indian reservations
Syphilis rates in the U.S. rose to a 70-year high in 2022, and tripled in the Navajo Nation from 2019-2022. Dr. Celine Gounder takes a look at a program to help fight STDs on Indian reservations in the Southeast.
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Carlos Lehder, cartel boss and Pablo Escobar's partner, freed in Colombia
Carolos Lehder, who served over 30 years in a U.S. prison, once owned a luxurious hotel, which had caged lions and a large statue of John Lennon.
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre in "a serious accident," rep says
Virginia Giuffre, who alleged Epstein sexually trafficked her to Britain's Prince Andrew, was in "a serious accident," her representative said.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
UAE sentences 3 people to death in killing of 28-year old rabbi
A United Arab Emirates court sentenced three people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan Zvi Kogan, state media reported.
Tesla EVs, charging stations targeted by possible arson in Italy and France
Tesla has been the target of protests around the world amid owner Elon Musk's affiliation with the Trump administration and his backing of European far-right parties.
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Jordan Davis unveils "Bar None"
Jordan Davis, the country star behind eight No. 1 hits, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share a first look at his latest single and reveal a big announcement following recent CMA and ACM wins.
Jay Ellis dives into 1980s Oakland
Jay Ellis, star of "Insecure" and "Top Gun: Maverick" takes on a fictional version of Warriors star Sleepy Floyd in "Freaky Tales," a genre-blending film set in 1987 Oakland that reimagines the night Floyd scored 29 points in one quarter and what happens when he becomes the target of a heist.
Kim Delaney, actress known for "NYPD Blue," arrested in domestic dispute
She was arrested on Saturday at a home in Marina Del Rey for assault with a deadly weapon, according to Los Angeles County deputies.
Actor Richard Chamberlain dies at age 90
Richard Chamberlain, the actor known for a string of TV miniseries in the 1980s, including "Shogun," has died. He was 90.
Elton John on Brandi Carlile: She gave me "a fresh start"
To young Brandi Carlile, a girl coming of age and struggling with her own sexuality, Elton John was a flicker of hope in a confusing world. Today, the two music superstars are friends and collaborators, recording an album together, "Who Believes in Angels?"
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Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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.
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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SpaceX launch will send civilian crew on first flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
Millions of bees have died this year: "Worst bee loss in recorded history"
Bees play a key role in the U.S. food supply, and the mass deaths could jeopardize that.
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
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Carlos Lehder, cartel boss and Pablo Escobar's partner, freed in Colombia
Carolos Lehder, who served over 30 years in a U.S. prison, once owned a luxurious hotel, which had caged lions and a large statue of John Lennon.
UAE sentences 3 people to death in killing of 28-year old rabbi
A United Arab Emirates court sentenced three people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan Zvi Kogan, state media reported.
Lori Vallow Daybell trial begins
Lori Vallow Daybell, the "Doomsday mom" sentenced to life in prison for killing her children, is in court for the Arizona trial surrounding her fourth husband's death. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
Fugitive wanted over deadly prison escape caught on tropical island
Police arrested a fugitive on the tropical holiday island of Phuket over a deadly prison breakout that freed a notorious drug lord nicknamed "The Fly."
"Narco sub" loaded with 6.5 tons of cocaine seized in Atlantic
Police released video of the operation, showing the vessel loaded with orange packages as well as four suspects with their faces blurred out.
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NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.
Astronauts who were stuck in space say they'd fly on Boeing's spacecraft again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
SpaceX launch will send civilian crew on first flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
First human space mission to orbit both poles
A crypto billionaire and three other novices are set to launch on a mission to orbit both the north and south poles. It will be the first human crewed mission to do so. Mark Strassmann reports.
Rocket carrying European orbital vehicle crashes seconds after liftoff
The unmanned Spectrum rocket, an orbital rocket developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, crashed and exploded 40 seconds after takeoff.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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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.
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About 1 in 4 close calls involve military aircraft
Nearly 1 in 4 of the more than 8,000 near midair collisions voluntarily reported to the FAA between 1987 and 2021 involve at least one military aircraft, according to a CBS News data analysis. Kris Van Cleave has more.
GOP looking to avoid upset in Florida contest
Republicans are fighting to hold on to a Florida congressional seat that has recently performed well for President Trump and the party. On Tuesday, voters in the state's sixth congressional district will determine who fills the seat recently held by Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small spoke with the candidates.
GOP Rep. Spartz faces uproar at town hall
Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana is the latest Republican lawmaker to face angry constituents at a town hall she hosted over the weekend. Shelby Talcott, White House correspondent for Semafor, and Reese Gorman, politics reporter at NOTUS, join "America Decides" to discuss.
50 U.S. attorneys and deputies fired recently
The White House has confirmed recent reports that the Department of Justice has fired more than 50 U.S. attorneys and deputies. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
Wisconsin candidates on outside money impact
A special election on Tuesday will determine the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ideological makeup. The contest has already become the most expensive judicial race in history and includes massive donations from George Soros and Elon Musk. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with the candidates about the impact of outside money on the race.