An upgrade for U.S. airports

Travelers aren't complaining about layovers at Singapore's Changi Airport (consistently ranked the best in the world) thanks to its movie theaters, rooftop pool, hot tub, and butterfly garden. Yet in the United States, there isn't an airport within the Top 30 of the World's Best Airports. Kris Van Cleave looks at efforts to update America's air terminals in such major cities as Los Angeles, Chicago and Salt Lake City, and talks with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo about his ambitious, multi-billion-dollar effort to modernize New York City's notoriously antiquated LaGuardia Airport.

• Dec 29, 2019
• 06:21

CDC reports high flu activity in 25 states

The CDC reports that Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, New York City and 25 states now have "high” flu activity. Flu cases have jumped by more than a million in just one week to an estimated 4 and half million cases, and more than 2,000 people have died from the flu so far this season.

• Dec 27, 2019
• 00:38

Anti-Semitic hate crimes up 50% in New York

In New York City, more than half a dozen anti-Semitic attacks have been reported in the last week. Since last year, the number of such hate crime complaints has shot up more than 50% in New York. And with two days left to Hanukkah, New York police are on alert. Don Dahler reports.

• Dec 27, 2019
• 02:26

The moments and people that defined the 2010s

As we get set to ring in 2020, we’re looking back at the legacy of the 2010s, a decade of political and technological change. We asked five journalists and experts how they think the 2010s will be remembered.

• Dec 27, 2019
• 08:13

Tessa Majors murder suspect released

New York City police say a 14-year-old, suspected in the murder of college student Tessa Majors, is free for now after questioning. Majors was stabbed to death in a park near Barnard College earlier this month. Police say the 14-year-old had been missing for nearly a week after running off before he could be interviewed. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Dec 27, 2019
• 02:26

Latkes, a Hanukkah tradition

Why are latkes – crispy, fried, slightly oniony potato pancakes – associated with the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah? The story of the miracle of the oil is anything but simple, as correspondent Martha Teichner notes. She talks with Jewish food historian and cookbook writer Jayne Cohen, and with Niki Russ Federman, a fourth-generation owner of Russ & Daughters, a New York City institution of Jewish food for 105 years.

• Dec 22, 2019
• 05:12

Teen charged in fatal NYC student stabbing

A 13-year-old boy is now charged with felony murder in the death of a New York City college student, as a hunt intensifies for a possible accomplice. The middle school student, who is not being named, appeared in family court Tuesday. Police say he was present when Tessa Majors was stabbed in a park. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Dec 18, 2019
• 01:48

New details in case of murdered college student

New York City police have stepped up the search for a 14-year-old suspect in the stabbing murder of college student Tessa Majors. It comes as another 13-year-old suspect appeared in court. Nikki Battiste has the latest.

• Dec 17, 2019
• 01:53

Nordstrom opens a NYC flagship store

At a time when department stories are struggling, Nordstrom has just opened its first-ever New York City store. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks about Nordstrom's history and longevity with some of the fourth-generation family members who have been minding the store.

• Dec 15, 2019
• 06:18

13-year-old boy arrested in student’s murder

New York City police have arrested a 13-year-old boy and are questioning a second teenager in the brutal murder of a college student. Detectives say the 13-year-old confessed to playing a role in the killing of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors in a park near the school’s campus. Errol Barnett reports.

• Dec 14, 2019
• 01:56

First black dancer to play "Nutcracker" lead

The holiday classic "The Nutcracker" has been performed by the New York City Ballet for more than 50 years. But this year, the timeless production actually features something new. Charlotte Nebres, 11, is the first black dancer to win the coveted role of Marie, the young heroine of the story. And her story is just one example of the changing face of the world of classical dance. Elaine Quijano reports.

• Dec 14, 2019
• 07:55

Barnard College students shocked by murder

New York City police are stepping up patrols near an Ivy League university after the brutal stabbing death of a student. Tessa Majors, 18, was in her first year at Barnard, the women’s college affiliated with Columbia University. Majors was murdered Wednesday in a public park next door to Columbia’s campus. The rattle community held a vigil there Thursday night. Errol Barnett reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 03:59

Thanksgiving Day Parades around the country

Bad weather hung over Thanksgiving festivities across the country. But in New York, the balloons were allowed to fly for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, just not very high. And New York wasn't the only place with a parade. Erroll Barnett reports.

• Nov 28, 2019
• 02:01

Secrets of the Empire State Building

As part of our exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Empire State Building renovations, "CBS This Morning" got to visit parts of the building that most visitors never see. "CBS This Morning" co-hosts Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil take you on a journey to uncover its secrets, from dozens of feet underground to way up to the 104th-and-half floor.

• Nov 27, 2019
• 06:33

Pianist and poet's tribute to Empire State Building

For nearly 90 years, the Empire State Building has not only defined the skyline of New York, it has also stood as a symbol of American ingenuity and determination. In honor of the soaring tower’s creators, the nations first Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, headed to the observation deck with pianist Jon Batiste. Here is their performance of “The Republic Rising,” an original composition created for "CBS This Morning."

• Nov 27, 2019
• 04:53

Empire State Building: 80th floor experience

Workers just finished a massive $165 million renovation of the Empire State Building. On the newly renovated 80th floor, new kiosks are part of the updated experience for visitors, as they go from one bank of elevators to another. Tony Dokoupil reports.

• Nov 27, 2019
• 03:01

Skyscrapers around the world

The Empire State Building was once the tallest structure on earth. But eventually, architects and engineers in the U.S. and other countries figured out ways to take construction to even greater heights. Adriana Diaz, Imtiaz Tyab, Ramy Inocencio and Mireya Villarreal report.

• Nov 27, 2019
• 02:39

CTM to unveil new Empire State Building

Join "CBS This Morning" on Wednesday as we unveil the new 80th floor of the Empire State Building and the completion of a four-year renovation to improve the visitor experience. Co-hosts Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil give you an exclusive look and a tour that reveals the building secrets. Watch our special broadcast Wednesday, Nov. 27 on CBS.

• Nov 26, 2019
• 01:38

Bloomberg kicks off presidential campaign

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg kicked off his presidential campaign in Virginia, and was immediately attacked by his rivals. He's already spending millions on a new ad campaign. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Nov 25, 2019
• 01:51

How Bloomberg could impact 2020 race

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made his first campaign appearance of the 2020 presidential race in Virginia on Monday, and he is already facing attacks from his Democratic rivals. Scott Detrow, a political correspondent for NPR, and Dan Balz, chief correspondent for the Washington Post, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about where the billionaire fits into the race.

• Nov 25, 2019
• 10:47

NYC ends broker fees for renters

A new law went into effect Thursday that requires landlords, instead of renters, to pay broker fees. Tomasz Piskorski, the Edward S. Gordon professor of real estate in the finance division at Columbia Business School, joins with more on what renters should expect.

• Jun 12
• 03:38

Prince Andrew slammed after interview

In a rare interview with the BBC, Prince Andrew tried to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in a New York City jail in August. But the prince's answers only raised more questions. Mark Phillips reports.

• Nov 18, 2019
• 02:04

Bloomberg apologizes for stop-and-frisk

Former New York City Mayor and possible presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg apologized for the stop-and-frisk search policy police enacted during his tenure. Sean Sullivan, a CBSN political contributor and national political reporter for the Washington Post, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about why this apology is coming now.

• Nov 18, 2019
• 06:39

Bloomberg apologizes for stop-and-frisk

Former New York City Mayor Michael, who is considering joining the 2020 race as a Democrat, apologized Sunday for his prior enforcement of the controversial policy known as "stop-and-frisk." Julia Manchester from The Hill joins CBSN to discuss this and more political news from the week.

• Nov 17, 2019
• 08:22

"Sesame Street" has roots in black culture

It has been 50 years since "Sesame Street" was created. Bryan Greene, freelance reporter for the Smithsonian Magazine, joins CBSN to discuss the show's roots.

• Nov 14, 2019
• 05:23

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