Louis Armstrong's connection to Queens on full display at museum in Corona
In a house tucked away on a quiet street lived an icon known for his sound.
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Queens doctor accuses neighbor who sprayed water at guests of racism
Reggae music was playing and people were having a good time, when suddenly water started spraying into the backyard from next door.
Advocates help uplift South Asian abuse survivors in NYC
Studies show nearly half of South Asian people in the United States report experiencing gender-based violence.
The making of the U.S. Open's Food Village
Each year, the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Queens hosts not only a premier tennis tournament, but a festival-like village complete with food, drinks, shopping and music. Jamie Wax has more.
USTA awards more than $60,000 in grants to 34 wheelchair tennis programs
Jason Harnett, the organization's director of wheelchair tennis, said the sport is soaring in popularity.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels reflects on his Queens roots
Before they were kings, Run-DMC first connected in Queens.
LL COOL J talks upcoming arena tour, festival
Two-time Grammy award-winning artist LL COOL J is bringing his "Rock the Bells Festival" back to his hometown of Queens, N.Y. LL COOL J joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the festival, his upcoming arena tour and hip-hop's 50th anniversary.
Retired handyman wins New York's largest-ever Mega Millions prize
Johnnie Taylor's win is millions of dollars more than the state's last record-setting prize in 2019.
Meet the NYPD's first South Asian female captain
Maldonado is the highest-ranking South Asian woman on the force -- a position she was promoted to last month.
Queens family among thousands killed in earthquake in Turkey
Burak and Kimberly Marilyn Firik and their two sons were killed when the building they were in collapsed.
18 children injured in New York City basement fire
One child was taken to a hospital in critical condition, officials said.
Man with fake gun hijacks New York City bus
No passengers were on board the bus at the time of the crash, and no one was seriously injured, police said.
Cardi B pleads guilty for role in 2018 brawls at NYC strip clubs
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has resolved a yearslong criminal case stemming from a pair of brawls at New York City strip clubs, pleading guilty Thursday in a deal that requires her to perform 15 days of community service.
Serena Williams wins first-round match at U.S. Open
Serena Williams has won her match in the first round of the U.S. Open.
The Uplift: Coffee shops and a special chapel
Meet a man who leaves journals behind in coffee shops – and the powerful reason behind it. Go to another unique coffee shop created by a man with autism. And visit a special chapel that has hosted thousands of weddings – inside a mall.
Novak Djokovic, unvaccinated against COVID-19, out of U.S. Open
Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open as expected because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States.
Suspect arrested in death of woman found in bag
A suspect was arrested Thursday in the murder of a 51-year-old woman whose bloodied body was found in a duffel bag in Queens, police said. David Bonola, 44, was arrested just before 1 a.m. in connection with the death of Orsolya Gaal. Authorities said Bonola was a handyman for Gaal and the two had an on-and-off intimate relationship for two years. Watch the full press conference.
Boyfriend arrested in murder of NYC mom found stuffed in duffel bag
David Bonola was a handyman for Orsolya Gaal and the two had an on-and-off intimate relationship for two years, police said.
Slain NYC mom was stabbed more than 50 times, sources say
Orsolya Gaal's body was found stuffed inside a duffel bag on the side of a road not far from her home.
Woman's body found in duffel bag in NYC
Police are investigating after the body of 51-year-old Orsolya Gaal was found stuffed inside a duffel bag in Queens. Distraught neighbors in the quiet community spoke to CBS New York's Leah Mishkin.
Man who allegedly assaulted Sikh men in NYC charged with hate crimes
Three Sikh men have been attacked in the New York City neighborhood in the past week, according to the Sikh Coalition.
Convicted killer Eric Smith released from prison
In 1993, 13-year-old Eric Smith murdered 4-year-old Derrick Robie. After 28 years behind bars, Smith walked out of prison and has moved to Queens, New York.
Lawmakers report awful conditions at Rikers Island
New York lawmakers who visited Rikers Island jail complex this week described the conditions there as "awful" and "inhumane." Plans are in the works to close the facility by 2027. Earlier this week, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled an emergency relief plan to address immediate issues at the complex. New York State Senator Jabari Brisport and New York State Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, who visited Rikers, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what they saw.
Biden tours Ida damage in Northeast
President Biden on Tuesday surveyed the storm damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ida in parts of New Jersey and New York. He called the storm an opportunity to acknowledge the reality of climate change as extreme weather events become more common. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and Axios congressional correspondent Alayna Treene join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the president's domestic policy agenda, as well as Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Doha, Qatar.
Biden to make case for spending bills
President Biden is expected to push for the passage of a bipartisan infrastructure bill and a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint while he visits parts of New Jersey and New York that were ravaged by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. The storm killed dozens of people in the area and caused devastating flooding and tornadoes. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN about what to expect.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
FSU mass shooting kills 2, injures 6; suspect in custody
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Here's what we know about the suspect in the deadly FSU mass shooting
CBS News obtained court records showing a years-long custody battle between the birth parents of the suspect in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
Despite recent mass shootings, Florida considers repealing gun age law
Florida legislature has been considering the removal of a gun control law passed after the 2018 massacre in Parkland in which 17 people were killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Trump says Fed Chair Powell's "termination cannot come fast enough"
President Trump lashed out at Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates, saying he should "certainly lower them now."
Trump administration cutting nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Trump is downsizing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged.
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Here's what we know about the suspect in the deadly FSU mass shooting
CBS News obtained court records showing a years-long custody battle between the birth parents of the suspect in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University.
Federal judge temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
Trump administration cutting nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Trump is downsizing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Despite recent mass shootings, Florida considers repealing gun age law
Florida legislature has been considering the removal of a gun control law passed after the 2018 massacre in Parkland in which 17 people were killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Honda to shift Civic Hybrid production to U.S. from Japan
Rated as one of the top 10 most popular cars sold in the U.S. in 2024, the Civic model is currently sourced in both countries.
Can the IRS strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status? Here's what to know.
President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step that experts say would be unusual and face legal challenges.
Grocery prices continue to rise, but increases vary from city to city
A new study from SmartAsset reveals varied increases in grocery prices depending on where you live.
Shein, Temu will raise prices next week as a trade loophole closes
Shein and Temu, known for their low-cost items, say they'll raise prices starting April 25 after Trump ended an import loophole.
Google's digital ad network an illegal monopoly, judge rules
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
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Federal judge temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
Trump administration cutting nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Trump is downsizing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Despite recent mass shootings, Florida considers repealing gun age law
Florida legislature has been considering the removal of a gun control law passed after the 2018 massacre in Parkland in which 17 people were killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Obesity doctor touts new weight loss drug
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
FDA making plans to end its routine food safety inspections, sources say
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
GLP-1 pill shows success for diabetes, weight loss, Eli Lilly says
Eli Lilly and Co., the maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, announced a successful Phase 3 trial for a once-daily GLP-1 pill for diabetes and weight loss.
Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.'s NIH slashed science funding across U.S.
A KFF Health News analysis underscores how the NIH funding terminations have spared no part of the country, politically or geographically.
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Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
American shot dead after hijacking small plane in Belize
A U.S. veteran was fatally shot after he hijacked a small passenger plane in Belize.
U.K. touts test of new radio wave weapon to take down "swarms of drones"
The U.K. military has carried out a first successful test of a British-made "directed energy weapon" to down dozens of drones at once.
Wife identifies missing husband's shirt at cartel recruitment ranch
The discovery of bones, shoes and clothing at the Jalisco ranch has shone a spotlight on the ruthless tactics of cartels in a country where thousands are missing.
Israeli family's dog found in Gaza 18 months after Hamas attack
For the Dancyg family and their brutalized Kibbutz Nir Oz community in Israel, pooch Billie's return from Gaza is a miracle, and a "little light in a lot of sorrow."
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Skye P. Marshall on career change and working with Kathy Bates on "Matlock"
Skye P. Marshall also worked in the pharmaceutical industry before she pursued acting. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the transition and starring in the legal drama, "Matlock."
Skye P. Marshall on "Matlock" finale
Skye P. Marshall joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview the explosive finale of "Matlock," share what it's like working with Kathy Bates, and react to Olympia's discovery of Matty's secret.
James Brolin on "Ransom Canyon"
Hollywood legend James Brolin stars as a tough Texas rancher in "Ransom Canyon," a modern Western about land, loyalty, and legacy. The series follows three families caught in a power struggle over their hometown's future.
Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, officials say
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler on "Sinners" being boldest collaboration yet
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan discussed their genre-blending new film, "Sinners," which follows twin brothers in the 1930s Deep South.
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Judge: Google is online advertising monopoly
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
How AI is using facial recognition to help bring lost pets home
A national lost-and-found database run by the nonprofit Petco Love has helped reunite more than 100,000 families with missing animals.
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.
Google's digital ad network an illegal monopoly, judge rules
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
How AI is reuniting people with pets
Love Lost is a national lost-and-found pet database run by the nonprofit Petco Love. CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi shows how it's using AI and new technology to help reunite pet owners with their furry friends.
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Breaking down the return of dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
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Videos capture student reactions amid deadly FSU shooting
Videos on social media capture the terrifying moments when a gunman opened fire on the Florida State University campus. Police say the suspect is a 20-year-old FSU student.
Videos, witnesses depict FSU shooting scene
A suspect is in custody following a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Authorities say two people are dead. CBS News Tallahassee affiliate WCTV journalist Jacob Murphey has the latest.
George Santos lacks "remorse" ahead of sentencing, DOJ says
The Department of Justice said in a filing Thursday that George Santos is approaching his April 25 sentencing with "belligerence" in recent social media posts.
Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged.
New details on suspect in FSU shooting
At least two people died in a shooting at Florida State University on Thursday. Authorities say the suspect is the 20-year-old son of a sheriff's deputy and is in police custody. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
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Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Gayle King on how space flight changed her
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen reflect on life-changing Blue Origin spaceflight
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
Gayle King says she can "take on anything" after space journey
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Notable Deaths in 2025
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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?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
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Reporter's Notebook: The power of defiance
On Monday, runners will compete in the world's oldest continually run marathon — the Boston Marathon. On this day in 1972, women were officially allowed to compete for the first time. But it wasn't the first time a woman ran the race. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Explaining signs of life found on distant planet
Astronomers announced they had detected the most promising "hints" of potential life on a planet beyond our solar system. Cambridge University astrophysicist Nikku Madhusudhan, one of the scientists who led the research, joins to discuss.
Black mothers face higher risks in childbirth
The U.S. has the worst maternal mortality rate of developed countries. New numbers show Black women are three and a half times more likely to die than white women from childbirth and other pregnancy-related causes. Elise Preston reports.
Trump could soon deport more migrants, lawyers say
The Trump administration is engaged in several different immigration-related battles. In one, lawyers for five Venezuelan men being held in Texas warned a judge that the government appears poised to remove more migrants under the wartime Alien Enemies Act. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Can Trump fire Fed chair Jerome Powell?
President Trump is once again taking aim at his own pick for America's most powerful economic post -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite nominating him in 2017, Trump now wants him out. But is that allowed? Jan Crawford explains.