Man has kidney transplant 2 years after placing Times Square ad seeking donors
CBS News producer Marc Weiner had transplant surgery last week. In 2020, he appeared on a billboard that read, "My name is Marc ... I need a kidney!"
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Suspect charged with terrorism in Times Square machete attack on NYPD officers
Law enforcement sources told CBS News earlier this week that the suspect had recently been added to the FBI's terror watchlist.
Man charged in machete attack on NYC cops
Trevor Bickford, a 19-year-old man from Maine, is charged with attempted murder and assault for the attack that injured three New York City police officers near Times Square on New Year's Eve. Sources say he had recently been added to an FBI terror watchlist. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Some of the new laws and regulations in 2023
From Times Square to California, millions across the United States celebrated the new year. 2023 will represent a a year of new laws, new regulations and new changes for many Americans. Charlie De Mar has more about what to look for in 2023.
Inside the 2022 Good Riddance Day celebration
December 28 marks Good Riddance Day, when people gather in Times Square to celebrate a fresh start by destroying unpleasant memories from the past year. TJ Witham, the vice president of communications for the Times Square Alliance – the organization that invented Good Riddance Day – joins CBS News with details on the unofficial holiday.
Designing the iconic New Year's Eve ball
Waterford's master crafter Tom Brennan joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss designing the iconic New Year's Eve ball, which will drop in New York City's Times Square, and what changes have been made this year.
Musk confirms he plans to quit as Twitter CEO
Elon Musk confirmed that he'll step down as Twitter CEO "as soon as I get someone foolish enough to take the job!" It's a response to his Twitter poll asking if he should resign. The Taliban have suspended university education for female students. Girls are already barred by the Taliban from attending secondary schools. And the 2023 numerals have arrived in Times Square.
New York to impose new gun laws
New York state will enforce new gun laws starting Sept. 1, which include designating Times Square as a gun-free zone. CBS News' Michael George and Tanya Rivero speak with New York City Council member Erik Bottcher about what will change under the new regulations, and what more can be done.
Shahzad Times Sq. SUV Caught on Tape
Caught on Tape: Amateur video shows the early moments of the Times Square bomb attempt when smoke was emitting from Faisial Shahzad's SUV and police cleared the scene.
Man found not responsible for deadly Times Square car rampage
A jury accepted an insanity defense claiming Richard Rojas was so psychologically disturbed he didn't know what he was doing.
New York City's Times Square subway station gets a new look
Commuters at the Times Square subway station will be greeted by vibrant mosaics created by artist Nick Cave.
Crossroads of the world
Vladimir Duthiers goes on a culinary tour of New York's Times Square, visiting an iconic comfort food mecca, the locals' lunch spot, and even an oasis in the middle of the chaos.
How to help on Giving Tuesday
CBS News national correspondent Vladimir Duthiers reports from Times Square on how people can help on Giving Tuesday.
Nearby witness says fatal NYC subway push was "surreal"
Maria Coste-Weber says she's grateful to be alive since the victim was right next to her. ""That could have been me," she told CBS New York.
Woman killed after man pushes her in front of NYC Subway train
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Andy Cohen goes viral for roasting Bill de Blasio during NYE broadcast
"Sayonara sucka!" Cohen said after he and Anderson Cooper took a shot to ring in 2022.
New Year's celebrations disrupted by COVID
Sparse crowds were at the Vatican Saturday morning as Pope Francis conducted New Year’s Day Mass. On Friday, the Pope canceled his traditional New Year’s Eve visit to the nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square to discourage large crowds from forming. In Times Square, just 15,000 revelers rang in 2022. The muted celebrations come as COVID cases in New York City have skyrocketed in recent weeks. Elise Preston reports.
Eric Adams says "we will not be controlled by crises" in first speech as NYC mayor
Adams used his family's Bible to take the oath of office in Times Square with members of his family by his side.
Times Square prepares to ring in the New Year
People from across the globe have gathered in New York City's Times Square to ring in the New Year. The Omicron variant has caused the city to scale back the celebrations, but those gathered for the ball drop are hoping for better times in 2022. CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.
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.
The world welcomes 2022 as COVID-19 cases surge
The Omicron variant, which is now driving record case numbers, forced many cities to tone down New Year's Eve events or cancel them altogether.
Omicron forcing change in NYE celebrations
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has forced millions of people around the world to change their New Year's Eve plans. CBS News' Elise Preston reports and Dr. John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College joins CBSN to discuss the surge and how it will affect New Year's celebrations.
"Gift of Wisdom" revealed as NYE ball theme
Americans all across the country are gearing up for the start of the new year. At the center of New Year's Eve celebrations in the U.S. is the iconic ball drop in times square. Master craftsman and spokesperson for Waterford Crystal Tom Brennan joins CBSN to talk about the crystal ball at the center of it all.
NYC New Year's Eve celebrations scaled back
Surging COVID-19 infections have forced New York city to modify this year's New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square. Times Square Alliance President Tom Harris joins CBSN to discuss more.
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Iran announces new strikes on U.S. targets hours ahead of Trump speech
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump's address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody
The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
Trump indicates he'll try to pull U.S. out of NATO
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
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DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100K
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
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Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Trump's address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
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Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering
The Texas-based company could go public with a valuation of more than $1.75 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.
Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising.
With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic Reese's recipe after backlash
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
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Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.
Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody
The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.
State Department overhauls Foreign Service Officer Test
The State Department announced Wednesday that it is modifying the Foreign Service Officer Test to reflect the foreign policy goals of the Trump administration.
Trump's address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
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A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
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Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.
Trump's address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Activist ship's collision with krill trawler called "deliberate attack"
A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.
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U.S. commandos in Ecuador for mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists
American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.
King Charles III to address Congress on April 28
Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.
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Kenan Thompson on new children's book
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone talks new season of "Euphoria"
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow live updates.
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
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Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
Baby in stroller killed in apparent stray-bullet shooting in Brooklyn
A child was being pushed in a stroller at Moore and Humboldt streets in East Williamsburg on Wednesday when she suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again
James Farthing, who won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last April, was arrested for a third time since collecting his grand prize. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Son of Hawaii doctor testifies at trial
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
Luigi Mangione lawyers seek to postpone trial
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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How to watch the Artemis II launch
As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.
Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
These 4 astronauts are making history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Crowds gather to watch Artemis II launch
As millions around the world watched the Artemis II launch online and on television, thousands gathered around Florida to watch it in person. CBS News' Rob Marciano has more.
Return to the moon driven by courage and curiosity
"CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil reflects on what got us here as the Artemis II mission kicks off.
Artemis II launches on historic moon mission
The Artemis II mission lifted off on Wednesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report on the launch.
7-month-old baby shot and killed in Brooklyn
A 7-month-old baby in a stroller was killed in a shooting in Brooklyn, police said. Ali Bauman reports.
Supreme Court hears case on birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, hearing arguments in a high-stakes case that tests one of the pillars of the president's immigration agenda. Jan Crawford has details.