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What to know about listeria symptoms after 2 deaths linked to deli meat
A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats has killed two people and sickened 28 others across 12 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.It is currently unknown what brands of deli meat are tied to the outbreak, but an active investigation aims to determine the specific products that may be contaminated, the agency said in an update Friday."Products sold at the deli, especially those sliced or prepared at the deli, can be contaminated with Listeria," the CDC notes on its website. "Listeria spreads easily among deli equipment, surfaces, hands and food."The states currently impacted include: Georgia,...
Schumer and Jeffries endorse Kamala Harris for president
Washington — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Tuesday, saying they held off until now because they didn't want to make it appear as a coronation. "When I spoke with her Sunday, she said she wanted the opportunity to win the nomination on her own, and to do so from the grassroots up, not top down. We deeply respected that, Hakeem and I did. She said she would work to earn the support of our party, and boy, has she done so," Schumer said at a news conference on Capitol...
Biden to speak Wednesday about ending 2024 reelection campaign
President Biden announced that he would speak Wednesday evening from the Oval Office about his plans in his first remarks since he announced Sunday he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. "Tomorrow evening at 8 PM ET, I will address the nation from the Oval Office on what lies ahead, and how I will finish the job for the American people," Mr. Biden posted on social media Tuesday.Mr. Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris shortly afterward. In his initial letter, Mr. Biden said he would address the...
Secret Service director resigns after Trump shooting security lapses
Kimberly Cheatle resigned from her position as director of the U.S. Secret Service after facing pressure from lawmakers who called for her to step down in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.Cheatle announced her plans to leave her position in a letter to agency staff on Tuesday."As I've stated, the Secret Service will move forward with our investigatory and protective mission in a steadfast manner. We do not retreat from challenge. However, I do not want my calls for resignation to be a distraction from the great work each and every one of you do...
NYC forecast calls for rain over next 24 hours. Map shows where.
The rain come down in buckets Monday - or not at all, in some cases - and it looks like that's the pattern right through Thursday.Tuesday day got off to a wet start, but thankfully we'll see some breaks of sun into the afternoon. With daytime heating, however, this will allow for some clouds and showers to redevelop. The good news is the activity looks mainly isolated, so odds are you'll stay dry.As we head into tonight, the Yankees take on the Mets in Game 1 of the Subway Series, so we're really hoping for a break. And given the...
Delta faces federal probe as it scraps hundreds of flights for fifth day
Delta Air Lines is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection as the airline scraps hundreds of flights for a fifth straight day after a faulty software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike took down Microsoft systems around the world. While the outage impacted many businesses, from retailers to airlines, most have regained their footing and resumed regular operations. As of 8 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, however, Delta had canceled 415 flights, far exceeding cancellations by any other U.S. airline, according to data from flight tracker FlightAware.In a statement sent to CBS News on Tuesday, the Transportation Department...
Secret Service director faces fierce grilling at first hearing on Trump shooting
Editor's note: Kimberly Cheatle announced her resignation as director of the Secret Service on July 23, one day after her testimony before Congress.Washington — Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced withering criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike in her first testimony about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, with lawmakers furious over her unwillingness to answer questions about the security failures at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.Cheatle told members of the House Oversight Committee that the attack was the "most significant operational failure" for the Secret Service in decades, and repeatedly said she takes full responsibility for the security...
Monmouth University deemed safe after lockdown, prosecutors say
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- Monmouth University's main campus was on lockdown overnight in New Jersey, but investigators say it has now been deemed safe. Students and staff were advised to shelter in place for several hours at the university's main campus in West Long Branch.School officials say the campus will have a delayed opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday, with classes starting after 11 a.m.Monmouth University on lockdown overnightThe Monmouth County prosecutor's office said police were called to investigate a threatening email from someone claiming to be armed on campus. "Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, July 23, the Monmouth University Police Department received...
Pilot and passenger killed in Long Island plane crash
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. -- A small plane crashed Monday on Long Island, killing the pilot and his passenger.Suffolk County Police said two men were killed in the crash, but their names and the nature of their relationship have not been released.It happened around 6:15 p.m. at MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma. Witness says plane returned to runway after takeoffThe single-engine Beachcraft Bonanza turned back after takeoff and crashed near the end of the runway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.Investigators said an airport employee witnessed the crash. "According to a witness, the plane got airborne and, for some unknown reason, attempted to return to the runway. Upon that return, the plane crashed," Suffolk County Police Homicide Det. Lt. Kevin Beyrer said on the scene.FAA, NTSB investigating what caused the crashBeyrer was asked about the weather conditions at the time. "About 6-o-clock it seemed clear, it was clear, maybe a little overcast," he replied. "We can't speculate on why they returned to the runway." Both the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating what went wrong.
Route 3 reopens after truck explosion in Clifton, New Jersey
CLIFTON, N.J. -- Route 3 reopened early Tuesday morning in Clifton, New Jersey a day after a deadly tractor-trailer explosion that sparked a large fire and shut down the highway.As of 5 a.m., traffic was flowing in two eastbound lanes, while one remained closed. Drivers should expect some leftover delays for the morning commute.Route 3 repairs overnightNearly 24 hours after the crash, the repair work is starting to wrap up.Crews finished paving the damaged portions of the road, installed fencing and repaired guardrails. The damaged sound wall will have to be permanently replaced at a later date.Driver killed in fiery explosionInvestigators said...
Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil power Mets to split with Marlins
MIAMI -- Francisco Lindor homered twice, Jeff McNeil also went deep and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Monday night.McNeil had three RBIs as the Mets split the four-game series against the National League's worst team. New York (51-48) is 5-5 versus Miami (35-65) this season."It's not easy to hit them here, even pull side," Lindor said. "It's baseball. I guess the ball was flying for me. It was a good day."Mets starter David Peterson (5-0) permitted two runs and six hits in five innings. The left-hander walked four and struck out four."I felt I did...
Trump appeals $454 million New York civil fraud judgment
A judge's February ruling that found former President Donald Trump and his company committed hundreds of millions of dollars in fraud should be tossed out, attorneys for Trump said in an appeal filed Monday.Trump's lawyers called the $454 million judgment "draconian" and complained that the "case violates centuries of New York case law." Judge Arthur Engoron found that Trump, his company and top executives, including his sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr., deceived banks and insurers for years, inflating Trump's wealth on financial statements in order to obtain favorable deal terms they wouldn't have otherwise received.Engoron concluded the Trumps and their...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 review: Perfect for back-to-school
The new Fold6 is thinner, lighter, more powerful and faster than anything else in the AI-packed Galaxy Z Fold lineup. It also has more detailed and vibrant displays, a faster processor, and more smarts than ever, thanks to AI that can help with all kinds everyday conundrums.The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is now available for preorder from Samsung, AT&T, Amazon and other retailers. By preordering your phone today, you can snag a great deals that'll save you some money. The phone begins shipping July 24 with a starting price of $2,020 (before money-saving offers).AT&T sent me a review unit...
Juan Soto, Carlos Rodón power Yankees to 4-game split with Rays
NEW YORK -- Juan Soto hit two of the Yankees' five home runs and New York salvaged a four-game series split with a 9-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.Soto had his fourth multi-homer game this season since coming over in a December trade and 21st of his career, tying him with Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews for the second most by anyone 25 years old or younger. He hit a solo homer into the third deck in right field in the seventh inning and added a three-run homer in the eighth and now has 25 on the...
Black Surfing Rockaway makes all feel welcome on the waves
NEW YORK -- Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.Founded in 2016, his program Black Surfing Rockaway helps young people of all backgrounds conquer waves, build community, and embrace the beach in their own backyard.He told CBS New York he didn't know many surfers who looked like him back when he was first learning. He wants to change that. Thanks to sponsorships and donations, lessons, boards, and equipment come at no cost."It's for any kid who wants to learn how to surf," he said. "I do it for free. I don't...
NYC parents charged after unlicensed teen son allegedly caused deadly crash
NEW YORK -- It's believed to be the first-of-its-kind prosecution in New York. Two parents have been charged after their son -- an unlicensed teen -- allegedly drove at a high rate of speed and crashed, killing his passenger.Sean Smith, 40, and Deo Ramnarine, 43, stood inside Queens Criminal Court on Monday with their 17-year-old son, whose name is not being released because of his age.The teen is charged with multiple offenses, including manslaughter, and now his parents have been charged and sentenced.Here's what the DA says happenedThen 16, the teen was behind the wheel of a BMW on May...
Kamala Harris nets support from top Tri-State Area Democrats
NEW YORK -- The political dominoes begin falling into line for Kamala Harris when New York Democrats, as well as those in New Jersey and Connecticut, started signaling their support for her presidential bid.It didn't take Gov. Kathy Hochul long to switch from supporting Joe Biden to jumping on the Harris train."What I'm so excited about is drawing the incredible contrast between our expected nominee, Kamala Harris, vice president, and the former president. I mean, just consider the following: a prosecutor against a convicted felon," Hochul said.Read more: Live Updates: Kamala Harris' bid for president draws growing support after Biden drops...
Free NYC summer program allows students to be amateur marine biologists
NEW YORK -- In July and August, a cohort of citizen scientists descends on Kaiser Park in Coney Island.Students with nets comb the shores, catching and studying the organisms that call the shores home."We're hoping that they will turn into the next generation of stewards of these spaces into the future and create long lasting relationships with these waterfront parks," said Luis Gonzalez, the associate director for environmental education at the City Parks Foundation, which runs the free summer program.Gonzalez said the program runs until Aug. 8 and hopes to work with underserved students."Some of these students don't have access...
NYC officials announce numerous e-bike and battery initiatives
NEW YORK -- Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday his administration is launching a $2 million trade-in program that will soon allow delivery workers to swap uncertified e-bikes and batteries for UL-certified devices."Many of these devices do not meet the safety standards, so we're excited about this," Adams said.Delivery workers applaud NYC's strategy Delivery workers say the program will ease safety concerns because sometimes they have no choice but to charge their batteries indoors. William Medina told CBS New York he has to use two batteries for a typical 14-hour workday."I was worried for my family, my niece, my sister, because...
The best laptop deals to shop in July
If you're a parent, you know that now is the time to be shopping for back-to-school essentials, including computers. Right now, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and several popular computer makers are offering fantastic deals on bestselling laptops -- so now's the time to snag any of these offers before they expire or inventory sells out.The best deals on laptops nowWe put our expert team of deal seekers and tech experts to work, with the goal of finding the best summer deals on laptops. They've curated this roundup of sales being offered right now -- many of which will save you...
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