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Remembering the O.J. Simpson murder trial

O.J. Simpson has died at the age of 76. The former football star was famously acquitted in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in a case that dominated headlines and TV screens for months. He was later found liable for their deaths by a jury in a civil trial. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman, who was a Court TV anchor during Simpson's trial; Ed Gordon, the first journalist to speak with Simpson after his acquittal; and "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Nischelle Turner joined CBS News to speak about the trial.

Apr 11
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Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died.

Mar 29

What is Super Tuesday and how does today's voting work?

Fifteen states and a U.S. territory hold their 2024 nominating contests on Super Tuesday this year. Here's what there is to know and how the voting works.

Mar 5

Monster winter storm pounds West

A powerful blizzard Saturday was pummeling the mountains of Northern California and Nevada with heavy snow and winds up to 190 miles per hour in the mountain peaks. Carter Evans has the latest.

Mar 2
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Biggest storm of the season hits California and Nevada

A powerful blizzard is dumping snow in the Sierra Nevada as gusty winds and heavy rain hit lower elevations.

Mar 2

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5 missing Marines found dead after helicopter crash in California

Five U.S. Marines aboard a helicopter that went down during stormy weather in the mountains near San Diego are confirmed dead, the military said.

Feb 8

eBay agrees to pay $3 million to resolve charges over stalking scandal

Online retailer eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to resolve criminal charges over employees who harassed a Massachusetts couple by sending live spiders, cockroaches and other disturbing items to their home.

Jan 11

2 seats adjacent to Alaska Airlines fuselage blowout were empty, officials say

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.

Jan 7

Huge waves causing life-threatening conditions along California coast

Huge waves are hitting California for a third straight day. They're causing flooding and life-threatening conditions as they crash into the coast. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/41Esfsu

Dec 30, 2023
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See the massive rogue wave in California that swept away a pickup truck

Forecasters are warning of an "exceptionally dangerous" wave event along California's coast that "has not occurred in many years."

Dec 29, 2023

House Republicans Unveil Border Security Package

Republicans appear no closer to choosing a new leader after candidate forum

The House Republican majority has not yet coalesced around a new speaker a week after Rep. Kevin McCarthy was removed.

Oct 10, 2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat from California, arrives for a Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, December 6, 2017, in Washington.

Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90

Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.

Sep 29, 2023

Bob Barker is seen during the 35th anniversary premiere of "The Price Is Right" at CBS Studios in Television City, California.

Bob Barker, longtime host of "The Price is Right," dead at 99

Bob Barker hosted CBS' "The Price is Right" for 35 years.

Aug 27, 2023

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Attends Hearing To Determine Bail Revocation

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty

Defense lawyers say FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried can't adequately prepare for trial in six weeks while in jail without proper access to computers, necessary medications to help him concentrate, and a better diet than bread, water and peanut butter.

Aug 22, 2023

Remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary cause damage in California

The remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary, a Category 4 hurricane when it was churning in the Pacific before crashing ashore in Mexico, brought record-breaking rainfall to Southern California, flooding roads and causing mudslides and rock slides as it barreled north. Jason Allen reports.

Aug 21, 2023
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Remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary pose serious flood risks

Forecasters warn flash flooding, mudslides and rockslides are still possible.

Aug 21, 2023
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A view shows flood water moving across the road during Tropical Storm Hilary, in Palm Springs

Video, photos of Hilary aftermath in Palm Springs show unprecedented rainfall

Hilary dropped more than half an average year's worth of rain on some areas, including Palm Springs, which saw nearly 3.18 inches of rain by Sunday evening.

Aug 21, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary lashing Southern California

Forecasters expect catastrophic flooding in large parts of the southwest.

Aug 21, 2023
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Southern California bracing for Hurricane Hilary

Hilary is expected to make landfall in Baja California, Mexico.

Aug 20, 2023
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State of emergency declared in California for Hurricane Hilary

California is staying cautious and prepared with a state of emergency declared for Hurricane Hilary. Millions of people stand in the storm's path. Michele Gile reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3E1hhCo

Aug 19, 2023
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Hurricane Hilary barrels toward California as Category 2 storm

Hurricane Hilary has been downgraded to a Category 2 storm as it barrels toward California. It's expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, and officials across southern California are preparing for the worst. Jenn Sullivan reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3E1hhCo

Aug 19, 2023
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Pete Davidson at "The Freak Brothers" experience

Pete Davidson charged with reckless driving for Beverly Hills crash

No one was seriously hurt in the wreck.

Jun 16, 2023

Communities Across The U.S. Mark Juneteenth Holiday

How to celebrate Juneteenth 2023 across the U.S. this holiday weekend

Parades, concerts and art festivals are among the broad range of programs and events happening nationwide to honor Juneteenth, or Freedom Day.

Jun 19, 2023

After Drew Barrymore drops out, MTV Awards show won't be "live event"

The news also comes after the Writer's Guild of America announced that it planned to picket outside the show.

May 5, 2023

New York and California investigate NFL

The attorneys general of California and New York are opening a joint investigation into workplace discrimination allegations against the NFL. Katie Rosman, a Metro reporter for The New York Times, broke the story and joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss her report.

May 5, 2023
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Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees (R) celebrates with Aaron Judge #99 after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on April 24, 2024 in New York City.

Judge homers 1 pitch after Boyle is called for a balk as Yanks top A's

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning after Oakland starting pitcher Joe Boyle was called for a balk on the previous pitch and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 7-3.

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Former MIT researcher sentenced to prison in murder of Yale student

Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.

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2 NYPD officers accused of sexually assaulting woman while off-duty

Two NYPD officers are accused of sexually assaulting a woman while they were off-duty in 2023.

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Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets hits a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning at Oracle Park on April 24, 2024 in San Francisco, California.

Mets end 3-game skid with win over Giants

Francisco Lindor hit a pair of two-run homers and the New York Mets avoided a three-game series sweep with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.

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Family of man killed in NYC parking garage collapse sues building owners

The family of the man who was killed when a New York City parking garage collapsed in 2023 has filed a lawsuit against the building's owners.

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2 NYPD officers accused of sexually assaulting woman while off-duty

Two NYPD officers are accused of sexually assaulting a woman while they were off-duty in 2023.

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Family of man killed in NYC parking garage collapse sues building owners

The family of the man who was killed when a New York City parking garage collapsed in 2023 has filed a lawsuit against the building's owners.

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Gov. Hochul announces $33 million for mental health services

Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.

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YouTube needs to stop suggesting ghost gun videos to young people, officials say

More young people are learning how to make ghost guns online after watching videos about subjects like video games, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said.

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New York City's 2025 executive fiscal budget revealed

Mayor Eric Adams announced New York City's executive budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday.

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Former MIT researcher sentenced to prison in murder of Yale student

Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.

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Caught on video: Connecticut girl saved from traffic at last moment

Two heroic men saved a little girl that was running into into a busy intersection in East Hartford, Connecticut.

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Rain showers return to NYC forecast

Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.

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Two yellow school buses behind one another on a street.

Here are the best ranked high schools in the Tri-State Area in 2024

U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.

Apr 23

A large tree leans over a sidewalk with branches touching a home.

Severe weather season is approaching. How can you protect your home?

We're about to get into the heart of severe weather season in the Tri-State Area, so what can you do to prepare your home and property?

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New Jersey woman receives groundbreaking pig kidney transplant with mechanical heart pump

A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.

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Vehicles are submerged in flood waters in on a Passaic, New Jersey street.

Passaic, N.J. receiving over $1.5M to combat flash flooding

The city of Passaic, New Jersey is receiving over $1.5 million in federal funds for flash flood remediation.

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Rain showers return to NYC forecast

Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.

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Here are the best ranked high schools in the Tri-State Area in 2024

U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.

Apr 23

Severe weather season is approaching. How can you protect your home?

We're about to get into the heart of severe weather season in the Tri-State Area, so what can you do to prepare your home and property?

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Gov. Hochul announces $33 million for mental health services

Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.

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Gilgo Beach murders evidence search wraps up on Long Island

Authorities with several law enforcement agencies searched an area in Manorville Wednesday for evidence in the Gilgo Beach murders case.

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Here are the best ranked high schools in the Tri-State Area in 2024

U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.

Apr 23

Romance scam bilks $468,000 from Long Island woman

Many romance scam support groups are full of people making other questionable promises of recovering funds, the CBS New York Investigative Team found.

Apr 23

An emergency card for law enforcement officers that reads "Please be patient. I have autism." In features a number of photos and captions explaining reasons an individual may have been pulled over.

New tool helps people with autism interact with law enforcement on L.I.

Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.

Apr 23

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Gov. Hochul announces $33 million for mental health services

Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.

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New York City's 2025 executive fiscal budget revealed

Mayor Eric Adams announced New York City's executive budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday.

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks following a briefing with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the U.S. Capitol on February 15, 2024 in Washington, DC.

House speaker calls for Columbia president's resignation amid protests

House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.

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Public Health Alert: Rise In Young Adult Colorectal Cancer Cases Spotlighted At National Mall Installation

Rep. Donald Payne Jr., 6-term New Jersey Democrat, dies at 65

The New Jersey Democrat suffered "a cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes" earlier this month, his office said.

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Columbia "making important progress" with pro-Palestinian protesters

Columbia University has given students until Friday morning to reach an agreement to dismantle their pro-Palestinian protest on the school's main lawn.

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New Jersey woman receives groundbreaking pig kidney transplant with mechanical heart pump

A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.

8H ago

New tool helps people with autism interact with law enforcement on L.I.

Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.

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High blood pressure may increase the risk of dementia, study says

High blood pressure, or hypertension, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Hear from a doctor for advice on lowering your risk factors.

Apr 22

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People told they may owe hundreds for "$0" COVID tests

A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.

Apr 20

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New York's illegal pot shops could be shut down soon

On the eve of 4/20, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan for law enforcement to lock up thousands of illegal marijuana shops.

Apr 21

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Fat Joe & Friends In Concert - New York, NY

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's latest class includes Mary J. Blige and Cher

Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Apr 22

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Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome: "Cabaret" returns to Broadway

The classic musical, which first opened in 1966, is back on Broadway in an immersive new production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," starring Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Bebe Neuwirth. Leave your troubles outside!

Apr 21

Bar patrons watch a Taylor Swift music video on a TV.

Taylor Swift fans in NYC celebrate "The Tortured Poets Department"

Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," was released Friday, and Swifties in New York City came together to celebrate.

Apr 19

Taylor Swift performs during her Eras Tour at the National Stadium on March 2, 2024, in Singapore.

Taylor Swift shocker: New album is actually a double album

Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.

Apr 19

Ashanti and Nelly engaged and expecting a baby

The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.

Apr 18

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Judge homers 1 pitch after Boyle is called for a balk as Yanks top A's

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning after Oakland starting pitcher Joe Boyle was called for a balk on the previous pitch and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 7-3.

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Mets end 3-game skid with win over Giants

Francisco Lindor hit a pair of two-run homers and the New York Mets avoided a three-game series sweep with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.

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Catcher Omar Narváez #2 and pitching coach Jeremy Hefner #65 come out to speak to Luis Severino #40 of the New York Mets in the fifth inning of their game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on April 23, 2024 in San Francisco, California.

Giants send Mets to 3rd straight loss

Logan Webb pitched eight strong innings and extended his scoreless streak to 19 as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday night.

Apr 24

Anthony Rizzo #48 of the New York Yankees hits a two-run home run in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on April 23, 2024 in New York City.

Rizzo's 2-run homer in 4-run first leads Yankees over Athletics

Anthony Rizzo snapped a lengthy power drought with a two-run homer that capped a four-run first inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.

Apr 23

Vincent Trocheck #16 of the New York Rangers celebrates a first period goal by Mika Zibanejad #93 (not shown) against Charlie Lindgren #79 of the Washington Capitals in Game Two of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2024 in New York City.

Trocheck, Zibanejad lead Rangers in win over Capitals for series lead

Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents' Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Apr 23

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Queens greenway used as parking lot for cars, sparking outrage

Some Queens residents are fuming over cars parking on beloved greenway.

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12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival returning to Schomburg Center

The 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival returns to the Schomburg Center later this week.

Apr 23

Affordable apartments are coming to Inwood. Here's where they're being built.

There are plans to turn an Inwood parking lot into new affordable apartments for the community.

Apr 23

Developers building greener future for New York City

From affordable housing to commercial properties, New York City developers are addressing the climate crisis in a variety of ways.

Apr 22

Drug needles, syringes litter a Bronx park. OnPoint NYC is taking action.

A New York City organization is taking action to clean up drug needles and syringes littering a South Bronx park.

Apr 19

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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.

Mar 26
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Attendees of the 2023 New York City Halloween Parade on October 31, 2023 in New York City.

50th Annual Village Halloween Parade

The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."

Oct 31, 2023
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Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding In Parts Of New York City

Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater

As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.

Sep 29, 2023
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An aerial view of thousands of people crowded into Union Square. Several people are seen climbing onto the roof of a structure.

Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.

Aug 4, 2023
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Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC

A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.

Jul 26, 2023
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 4/24/24 Nightly Weather

CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 24 at 11 p.m.

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New Yorkers react to funding cuts for city's public library system

Mayor Eric Adams announced the city's executive budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday, and cuts to the city's public library system remain in place. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro explains how the loss of tens of millions will impact New Yorkers.

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NYPD hosts 3rd annual Sikh Officers Association celebration of Vaisakhi

Wednesday was the Third Annual Sikh Officers Association celebration of Vaisakhi. The holiday is one of the holiest days of the year for Sikhs.

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Investigators comb wooded area of Manorville in search related to Gilgo Beach murders

Investigators combed a wooded area in Manorville on Wednesday in a search related to the Gilgo Beach investigation. It's not clear what prompted the search, but it's the same location where the remains of two murder victims were found more than 20 years ago. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.

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Pope Francis speaks exclusively to CBS News about Israel-Hamas war

A new Quinnipiac poll shows Americans are divided on sending more military aid to Israel. Forty-six percent of voters say they're in support while 44% oppose sending more aid. It comes as Pope Francis speaks exclusively to CBS News about the Israel-Hamas war. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.

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