Bronx Zoo elephant named Happy isn't a person, court rules
Advocates at the Nonhuman Rights Project argued that Happy is an autonomous, cognitively complex elephant worthy of the right reserved in law for "a person."
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New York bill targets Amazon's use of productivity quotas
"Time off task" tool can ding workers who are inactive. Critics blame e-commerce giant's use of quotas for job injuries.
Capitol Police arrest man with fake badge and ammo
A retired New York City police officer was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol after authorities said he presented a fake badge and had ammunition and a BB gun in his vehicle. Nikole Killion reports.
Michael Avenatti gets 4 years in prison for defrauding Stormy Daniels
Avenatti was convicted of cheating client Stormy Daniels of hundreds of thousands of dollars in book proceeds.
Free Store Project connects neighbors "in a really beautiful way"
A network of donation-based kiosks allows neighbors to give each other a helping hand.
Victim in mass shooting on NYC subway sues gun maker Glock
Firearm manufacturer "endangered the public health and safety" with the marketing of its guns, according to lawsuit.
$2 million relic stolen and angel statue beheaded at NYC church
The tabernacle, a box containing Holy Communion items, was made of 18-carat gold and decorated with jewels, police said.
NYC subway shooting suspect in custody
The suspect in a deadly shooting of a man on a New York City subway train is now in police custody. The suspect has a long criminal history and negotiated his surrender through a pastor who showed up at the police station in a Rolls Royce.
New York City's last payphone has been removed
Many of the city's old pay phones have been been replaced by newer technology with a different function.
Manhunt for suspect in NYC subway shooting
A manhunt is underway in New York City for the gunman who shot and killed a man on board a subway train. Surveillance video shows the suspect running from the scene after shooting a man in the chest, apparently unprovoked.
U.S. girl named world's youngest opera singer
A 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl has been named the world's youngest opera singer. CBS News national correspondent Adriana Diaz was treated to a special performance at one of New York City's most iconic venues, the Empire State Building.
Getting the scoop on ice cream
Correspondent Susan Spencer visits the Museum of Ice Cream in New York City to find out why a perfectly-shaped ball of ice cream is the best way to enjoy the treat, thanks to the invention of the ice cream scoop, dreamed up by African-American businessman and inventor Alfred Cralle back in 1897.
CDC panel recommends boosters for kids 5 to 11
The CDC's independent advisory committee is recommending Pfizer booster shots for children between 5 and 11 years old as COVID infections and hospitalizations spike across the U.S. yet again. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on the recent surge in cases. Then, Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and editor-at-large at Kaiser Health News, joins Jamie Yuccas to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Taylor Swift receives honorary degree from NYU
The Grammy-winning superstar received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from NYU at the Yankee Stadium graduation ceremony.
The bloody history behind Lincoln's coat
Currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is the coat worn by President Abraham Lincoln on the night he was assassinated at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with the Costume Institute's head curator Andrew Bolton about the treasured object that speaks to tragedy in our nation's history.
Amazon fires two employees amid union efforts
Amazon has fired two employees involved in efforts to unionize a warehouse in New York City. The employees worked at a facility on Staten Island, which last month became the first Amazon warehouse to unionize in the country. Amazon says the terminations had nothing to do with the union, but were instead related to their job performances and duties. Michael Sainato, a contributor for The Guardian, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Man who spent 24 years in prison on wrongful conviction will get $10.5 million from NYC
The conviction of Shawn Williams, who was freed in 2018, was the 14th overturned conviction linked to retired Detective Louis Scarcella, a former Brooklyn homicide detective who has been accused of coercing witnesses and framing suspects.
Rapper Kidd Creole sentenced to 16 years for fatal stabbing in NYC
The 62-year-old rapper, born Nathaniel Glover, was found guilty of manslaughter last month for the death of John Jolly.
Ex-NYPD officer convicted of assault on January 6
A federal jury convicted a former New York City officer of assaulting an officer during the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Thomas Webster was the first Capitol riot defendant tried on an assault charge and the first to claim self-defense to a jury.
How Eric Adams plans to turn NYC around
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he has a plan to turn around the city after COVID upended New Yorkers’ lives and with major crime up 43% from last year. The mayor doesn’t think the recent subway shooting means the city is headed in the wrong direction. https://cbsn.ws/3L8ybkq
NYC mayoral lightning round with Eric Adams
In a lightning round, Mayor Adams tells Anderson Cooper the first words that come to his mind regarding former NYC mayors David Dinkins, Michael Bloomberg and Ed Koch. https://cbsn.ws/3rPSFXv
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
FBI Director Christopher Wray talks with Scott Pelley; Examining the documents seized from Osama bin Laden's compound; NYC Mayor Eric Adams on reducing crime and the city's COVID recovery
Eric Adams’ tax returns
New York City Mayor Eric Adams told Anderson Cooper, “I am so proud of how much I pay in taxes to this city.”
Future New York City COVID shutdowns
New York City Mayor Eric Adams told Anderson Cooper “we have to remain vigilant” about COVID-19 but the city has tools combat the virus.
Crime in New York City
New York City Mayor Eric Adams tells Anderson Cooper that “perception is as powerful as the reality” when it comes to safety in the city.
Senate GOP eyes key Friday vote in different approach to end government shutdown
Senate Republicans are planning a different approach to try and end the government shutdown on Friday.
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Airlines scramble to comply with FAA order cutting thousands of flights
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights starting Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
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ICE's detainee population reaches 66,000, a new record high, statistics show
ICE's detainee population is at the highest level on record as President Trump intensifies his crackdown on illegal immigration — and just over half did not have criminal charges or convictions, according to data obtained by CBS News.
Tesla shareholders approve CEO Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package
The vote comes after a top shareholder, Norway's sovereign wealth fund, said it would vote against the pay package.
Justices let Trump enforce new passport policy removing "X" gender marker
The Supreme Court agreed to freeze a lower court order that stopped the State Department from enforcing a new passport policy put into place by President Trump earlier this year.
Immigrants with health conditions may be denied visas under new guidelines
People seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under a new directive from the Trump administration.
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dead at age 24
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Rep. Elise Stefanik will announce run for N.Y. governor Friday, sources say
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.