States across the country ring in 2022 with new laws that will go into effect
The nation's capital will join 15 states where recreational pot is legal.
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New York City rings in 2022
Though there was a limited crowd due to the coronavirus pandemic, New York City celebrated the end of the year with the iconic ball drop in Times Square. Watch the city ring in the final minute of 2021.
New York jury finds opioid manufacturer liable for state's epidemic
Teva Pharmaceuticals will now face another trial to determine how much money it owes the state.
NY jury finds opioid manufacturer liable
In a unique and landmark case, a New York jury has found Teva Pharmaceuticals responsible for contributing to the state's opioid crisis. Teva will now face another trial to determine how much money it owes the state. Jamie Yuccas has the latest.
Omicron prompts return to remote learning
New York City's mayor said the nation's largest school district will reopen for in-person learning as planned. For other schools across the country, the decision is not as clear. Meg Oliver reports.
Nationwide Omicron surge causes major disruptions
New York City is once again the epicenter of the pandemic, with one in 50 Manhattan residents testing positive in the last week. Five states, including New York, New Jersey, Florida, Delaware and Massachusetts are reporting new daily records. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Jury deliberations resume in Maxwell and Holmes trials
Juries in two different high-profile trials have returned from a holiday break and are continuing their deliberations. In New York, Ghislaine Maxwell, a former associate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, faces six federal charges linked to sex trafficking. In California, Elizabeth Holmes faces eleven counts of fraud stemming from her failed blood-testing start-up Theranos. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN with a breakdown of each case.
Trump sues New York attorney general
Former President Donald Trump is suing New York Attorney General Letitia James in an effort to halt her office's ongoing investigation into his company. James has been looking into whether the Trump Organization committed financial fraud. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
No live audience and musical guest backs out for "SNL" as cases spike
Musical guest Charli XCX announced she could no longer perform shortly after the show said their would be no live audience on Saturday.
The Dish: Gage and Tollner
Diners were already familiar with Gage and Tollner back in the late-1800s.The eatery was an institution in Brooklyn, New York, for well over a century. It has seen plenty of ups and downs including its much-anticipated reopening being delayed for almost two years. But now it's back in business once again. Michelle Miller has the details.
NYPD's first female police commissioner
New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams has chosen Keechant Sewell as the city's next police commissioner. She will be the first woman to oversee the nation's largest police department. CBS New York's John Dias has details.
California joining New York in reinstituting indoor mask mandate
The mandates for public places are slated to be in effect until January 15. But some county officials in New York are balking.
U.S. sees surge in COVID cases, hospitalizations
The U.S. is once again tackling an alarming surge in coronavirus infections. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports from Connecticut where hospitalizations have soared nearly 82% over the past two weeks. Then, Dr. Andre Campbell, a critical care physician and a professor at the University of California at San Francisco, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
N.Y. mandates masks at indoor public places that do not require vaccination
The measure is effective starting on Monday until January 15.
Letitia James drops out of NY governor's race
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday that she is suspending her campaign for governor and will instead seek reelection to continue her work, which includes an investigation of the Trump Organization. CBSN New York reports.
Pfizer shot has some protection against Omicron
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine offers some protection against the Omicron variant "but not complete" protection, according to an early study by South African scientists. Nikki Battiste shares the latest.
NYC announces new vaccine mandate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced one of the nation's strictest COVID-19 vaccination mandates, forcing all private businesses to require their workers to get their shots within the next three weeks. Nikki Battiste has more.
CNN fires anchor Chris Cuomo
CNN has fired anchor Chris Cuomo, who was facing scrutiny for his role in the defense of his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, while the older Cuomo was facing multiple allegations of sexual harrassment. Jericka Duncan reports.
We still love Lucy
The sitcom "I Love Lucy," starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, was a ratings powerhouse in the 1950s, and a perpetual hit in reruns ever since. To mark the series' 70th anniversary, correspondent Jim Axelrod looks back at the making of a TV classic. He talks with granddaughter Kate Luckinbill, head of creative direction at the production company Desilu; visits the Lucy-Desi Museum and the National Comedy Center, both in Ball's hometown of Jamestown, N.Y.; and sits down with Darin Strauss, author of "The Queen of Tuesday," a novel inspired by Ball.
Officials confirm multiple Omicron cases in U.S.
The governor of New York announced five new confirmed cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant after infections were detected in California, Minnesota and Colorado. Dr. Nada Fadul, an associate professor of infectious diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest concerns with the new strain.
U.S. prepares for arrival of Omicron variant
United States health officials have classified the Omicron variant as "a variant of concern" despite it not yet appearing in the country. "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud visited a lab in New York whose current mission is to help detect the variant.
CNN suspends anchor Chris Cuomo
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has been suspended indefinitely after explosive documents released by New York's attorney general revealed how he secretly contacted sources for inside information about allegations against his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
New York City opens nation's first supervised injection sites
The opioid crisis has plagued the nation for years, and the pandemic only made the situation worse. Advocates hope New York City's new supervised injection sites will help.
Ghislaine Maxwell's journey
Ghislaine Maxwell grew up in the United Kingdom in immense wealth and privilege, the daughter of a media mogul. CBS News' Holly Williams reveals Maxwell's complicated journey from her father's momentous fall from power and sudden death, to living the high life in New York associated with child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
New York officials recommend indoor mask wearing in response to Omicron
Residents are encouraged to wear masks in public and indoor settings where risk of spread is higher.
Dockworkers go on strike at East and Gulf Coast ports
Thousands of dockworkers walked off the job at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts seeking higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
Israel begins "targeted" ground operation in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military says it has begun a "limited, localized" ground operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
Tim Walz and JD Vance's 2024 VP debate is tonight. Here's what to know.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
Helene death toll tops 130 as Southeast digs out from devastation
Hurricane Helene killed dozens of people, caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses.
Pete Rose, MLB legend who was banned for gambling, dies at 83
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Georgia's abortion ban ruled unconstitutional
The ruling means abortions will be permitted until later in pregnancies.
How the VP debate rules will work for the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
DNC trolls Trump, Vance with digital projections on NYC's Trump Tower
The Democratic National Committee will once again be putting projections on a Trump Tower about the Trump-Vance ticket ahead of the vice presidential debate.
More than 20 feared dead in school bus fire in Thailand
A bus carrying young students with their teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok and more than 20 of those on board were feared dead, officials and rescuers said.
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How to watch the VP debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance are poised to go head-to-head at their first and only debate, hosted by CBS News.
Where does the VP live? Inside the second-in-command's official house
1 Observatory Circle in northwest D.C. has been home for vice presidents from Walter Mondale to Kamala Harris.
Harris courts Latinos with health care-focused ads slamming Trump
Recent polls show Kamala Harris' advantage over Donald Trump among Latinos is smaller than Joe Biden's was in 2020.
Man gets prison for cloning giant sheep for captive trophy hunting
Arthur "Jack" Schubarth allegedly used tissue and testicles from large sheep hunted in Central Asia and the U.S. to create hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunting.
Jimmy Carter turns 100, the first former president to do so
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds in hospice care and reached his 100th birthday.
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Dockworkers begin strike at East and Gulf Coast ports
Thousands of dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike in search of higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports steaming toward a strike
Thousands of dockworkers at more than a dozen ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coasts are poised to walk off the job on Tuesday.
What are Tim Walz's economic policies? Here's a look at his record.
As Minnesota's governor, Tim Walz created the largest state Child Tax Credit in the nation. Here are the economic issues to listen for at the debate.
Shrimp farmers in Asia exploited by U.S. supermarkets, analysis finds
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.
Verizon customers report widespread outages
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
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How to watch the VP debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance are poised to go head-to-head at their first and only debate, hosted by CBS News.
Where does the VP live? Inside the second-in-command's official house
1 Observatory Circle in northwest D.C. has been home for vice presidents from Walter Mondale to Kamala Harris.
Harris courts Latinos with health care-focused ads slamming Trump
Recent polls show Kamala Harris' advantage over Donald Trump among Latinos is smaller than Joe Biden's was in 2020.
Harris and Trump talk about insulin cost, but a law Walz signed does more
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law in 2020 that goes further to cut costs than other state laws. Now, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are vying for support from people with diabetes.
Jimmy Carter turns 100, the first former president to do so
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds in hospice care and reached his 100th birthday.
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Harris and Trump talk about insulin cost, but a law Walz signed does more
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law in 2020 that goes further to cut costs than other state laws. Now, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are vying for support from people with diabetes.
Home hospice care in the spotlight as Jimmy Carter turns 100
The vast majority of hospice patients choose to receive care at home, like 98-year-old Joan Prum of Connecticut — and former President Jimmy Carter.
The biggest health risks from Hurricane Helene flooding
Hurricane Helene's massive rains and flooding is a major health and safety risk for residents exposed to potential waterborne illnesses and other dangers.
The "Galaxy Gas" trend whipping up controversy on social media
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
Embattled Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre to resign
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
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More than 20 feared dead in school bus fire in Thailand
A bus carrying young students with their teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok and more than 20 of those on board were feared dead, officials and rescuers said.
Shigeru Ishiba elected as Japan's next prime minister by Parliament
Japan's parliament formally elected Shigeru Ishiba as the country's prime minister to replace Fumio Kishida, whose administration was rocked by scandals.
Same-sex foster parents raising flamingo chick at San Diego Zoo
Dads are on duty at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where a pair of flamingo foster parents are raising a chick together.
Israel begins "targeted" ground operation in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military says it has begun a "limited, localized" ground operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
Shrimp farmers in Asia exploited by U.S. supermarkets, analysis finds
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.
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From the archives: Kris Kristofferson
Singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson died on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at age 88. In this "Sunday Morning" interview originally broadcast on February 5, 2006, Kristofferson talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about his remarkable road to fame – from writing a hit for Johnny Cash, to first hearing a recording of Janis Joplin singing his song "Me and Bobby McGee" after her death, to sharing a bathtub with Barbra Streisand in "A Star Is Born.
Gloria Estefan on how $42 million commitment to end paralysis began
After surviving a 1990 bus crash that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated over $42 million to paralysis research.
Oasis announces North America reunion tour dates in 2025
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Ta-Nehisi Coates on the power of stories
Acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "The Message," and about the banning of his work in South Carolina.
Gloria Estefan on mission to cure paralysis
After surviving a tour bus crash in 1990 that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated more than $42 million to paralysis research. The Grammy-winning icon shares her passion for finding a cure.
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Verizon customers report widespread outages
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
The science of how planes remain in the air
Aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how planes remain in the air, despite some scientific uncertainty. She also reveals details about her space-bound adventure and her "Stay Curious" book series.
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.
Expert on how AI is manipulating reality
With the rapid spread of AI-generated deepfakes, experts are sounding the alarm about their influence on society and elections. Laurie Segall, founder of Mostly Human Media, shares tips on how to spot what's real and what's not.
California governor vetoes first-in-nation AI safety bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
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How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Climate change views in Florida and Texas
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
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Man gets prison for cloning giant sheep for captive trophy hunting
Arthur "Jack" Schubarth allegedly used tissue and testicles from large sheep hunted in Central Asia and the U.S. to create hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunting.
Trump golf course plot not guilty plea
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect who allegedly plotted an assassination attempt in Florida against former President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty to five counts against him Monday. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest after Routh's court appearance.
NYC Mayor Adams asks court to dismiss bribery charge
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
Victims of modern slavery forced to work in U.K. McDonald's, BBC finds
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.
Drug cartel surveillance cameras found on palm trees near border
The city on the border with Arizona has suffered years of violence between drug cartels fighting for control of the border crossing.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX prepares to launch crewed mission
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
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Inside Jimmy Carter's office | 60 Minutes
Former President Jimmy Carter turned 100 years old today. Back in 2010, Carter showed Lesley Stahl around his home for a 60 Minutes profile and told her how he filled out his days.
Masdar City: Pioneering Abu Dhabi’s Vision for a Sustainable and Diversified Economy
Masdar City is driving Abu Dhabi's Falcon Economy and sustainable future. As a free zone and real estate developer, the City is a global hub for innovation, attracting industry leaders in energy, life sciences, agri-tech, space tech, mobility, and AI.
Al Madinah: A Smart, Sustainable City without equal
The Al Madinah Region Development Authority leads the way for the city’s future with a focus on sustainable, human-centric development, enhancing quality of life while preserving the cultural and historical heritage of the ancient city.
Spotlight on hospice as Jimmy Carter turns 100
He's already the oldest former president in the U.S. but tomorrow, Jimmy Carter will make more history when he turns 100. For the last 19 months, the 39th president has been in home hospice care. In "Eye on America," Dr. Jon LaPook examines how home hospice is evolving to serve America's growing elderly population.
Dockworker strike would have major economic impact
A dockworker strike is threatening America's Atlantic ports, and if you're looking for a safe harbor, there may not be one. If the walkout goes on for more than a few days, consumers could start feeling the impact. Kris Van Cleave reports.