A last-minute trip to the post office, where she was when the lights went out and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Starting next fall, Phillips will take over 55,000 square feet at 432 Park Avenue, a “serious upgrade,” said its chief executive.

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

Albany, NY (WENY) – On Tuesday New York State of health announced expanded efforts to enroll uninsured New Yorkers across the state before the December 15th deadline to qualify for January 1st coverage. As part of the increased outreach effort,...

President Trump says he will review the controversial case of a former U.S. Army commando charged with murder. The Army charged Maj. Matthew Golsteyn last week in the 2010 killing of a man in Afghanistan who was suspected of killing...

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The U.S. government could shut down on Friday over President Trump's fight to fund the border wall. Also, a fiery explosion at a restaurant in Japan injured more than 40 people. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox.

Police in Colorado are offering a $25,000 reward for information to help find missing mom Kelsey Berreth. Investigators focused their search over the weekend on the property of Berreth's finace, the last known person to see her alive. Nikki Battiste reports.

Congress is up against a deadline to pass a budget deal, and the White House is repeating a threat to shut down the government if President Trump doesn't get $5 billion for his proposed border wall. A shutdown could happen on Friday if Congress doesn't approve more government funding. Paula Reid reports.

Attorney behind a multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement in 1998 turns his attention to the opioid epidemic — and he wants drug companies to pay. Bill Whitaker reports for "60 Minutes."

Discarded plastic is piling up around the world and pooling in the ocean. Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the problem's deadly consequences for wildlife and what can be done to stop it.

Evacuation orders have been lifted this weekend in the town devastated by deadly wildfires more than five weeks ago. Residents were allowed to return homes to see what was left. Elaine Quijano reports.

CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer asks the Houthi rebel foreign minister why aid hasn't been getting to starving civilians in northern Yemen, and why he hopes a changing U.S. stance and a new ceasefire can finally ease the suffering.

Diplomats from nearly 200 countries have reached a major agreement to keep the 2015 Paris accord alive. Officials wrapped up a global summit in Poland over the weekend. Axios energy and climate reporter Amy Harder attended the summit and joins CBSN from Washington with details.

A partial government shutdown could begin Friday, December 2 at midnight if Congress and the Trump administration cannot come to a deal on funding. President Trump is seeking $5 billion for a border wall, but Democrats object. Meanwhile, a federal...

In the midst of what's considered the nation's worst public health crisis so far in the 21st century, Hamilton County is dramatically reducing the number of deaths

Two new analyses this week portray a sprawling, multifaceted operation affecting millions of users in the U.S. and persisting long after the 2016 presidential election

President's promise raises questions about the possibility he could jeopardize the ongoing military legal proceedings

The archdiocese released a statement saying it's sorry that an "unbearable situation was made even more difficult"

Officials in the devastated town of Paradise say that the photos and accompanying captions by Rob Freestone are "unacceptable and reprehensible"

Attending a highly selective university has a far different impact on women than for men, a study finds

Doubled use of e-cigarettes this year was biggest one-year rise in survey's 44-year history, far beyond a mid-1970s surge in pot smoking

Kingdom calls bipartisan resolution pinning blame for murder on crown prince an "interference," but reaffirms strong ties with Trump's backing

The walls are covered in carvings depicting some of their favorite activities: hunting, musical performances and even sailing

Two-year-old Abdullah Hassan has been on life support at Oakland hospital for the past month

As ceasefire brings some hope, parents in rebel territory feed their kids -- the ones strong enough to eat anything -- boiled leaves

Sharyn Alfonsi reports for "60 Minutes" on the problem's deadly consequences for wildlife and what can be done to stop it

After a Texas judge ruled the health care law unconstitutional, insurers and hospital operators led stock markets lower

Director Thomas Kail, choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, writer-lyricist-actor Lin-Manuel Miranda and music director Alex Lacamoire talk about their historic collaboration

At its peak, it was the biggest retailer in the world, and its catalog proved the company could be a disruptive innovator; today it's mired in bankruptcy

Both officers resigned in November after video from Brusly Middle School showed the officers slamming the student

The 1.7 million square-foot facility will help the tech giant double its New York City staff within a decade

New generation is designed to be more secure and accurate but many new features won't be available until 2022 or later

One Ohio county is dramatically reducing the number of deaths related to opioid overdoses. A new report shows overdose deaths plunged by 31 percent in Hamilton County, which includes Cincinnati. There was also a 42 percent drop in emergency room...

For many people, the holiday season can be a time when loneliness hits hard. A recent Cigna study reveals loneliness is at epidemic levels nationwide, with nearly half of Americans report feeling alone, sometimes or always. Researchers say suffering through...

Archaeologists in Egypt are calling the unearthing of a new tomb a "one-of-a-kind" find. The hidden tomb of an Egyptian royal priest had been untouched for around 4,400 years and is covered with exceptionally preserved statues and hieroglyphics. The discovery...

The Broadway musical "Hamilton" has joined a prestigious group of artists recently celebrated at the Kennedy Center Honors. John Dickerson spoke to the four co-creaters, director Thomas Kail, choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, music director Alex Lacamoire, and writer, lyricist and actor...

The deadline to send your holiday gifts by Christmas is quicky approaching. First class mail and priority mail need to be sent by Thursday. UPS and FedEx have a Friday deadline. Shipping companies expect a record year fueled by ecommerce....

TED is a nonprofit organization known for spreading ideas globally. We’re excited to announce a new partnership with TED in a new series called Ideas That Matter. Chris Anderson, curator and head of TED, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss ideas that shape the world.

The Affordable Care Act may be going back to the Supreme Court after a federal judge ruled the entire law unconstitutional. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what the ruling could mean for your insurance.

A ceasefire in Yemen is set to go into effect Tuesday in a key port city. Fighting between a Saudi-led coalition and Iranian-backed rebels has pushed millions to the brink of famine. Elizabeth Palmer traveled to a makeshift camp deep in rebel territory.

President Trump says he will review the controversial case of a former U.S. Army commando charged with murder. The Army charged Maj. Matthew Golsteyn last week in the 2010 killing of a man in Afghanistan who was suspected of killing...

Police in Colorado are offering a $25,000 reward for information to help find missing mom Kelsey Berreth. Investigators focused their search over the weekend on the property of Berreth's finace, the last known person to see her alive. Nikki Battiste reports.

Congress is up against a deadline to pass a budget deal, and the White House is repeating a threat to shut down the government if President Trump doesn't get $5 billion for his proposed border wall. A shutdown could happen on Friday if Congress doesn't approve more government funding. Paula Reid reports.

JD McPherson grew up on an Oklahoma cattle ranch where he took up the guitar at age 13 and started playing in bands three years later. His 2012 debut "Signs and Signifiers" cracked Billboard's top 50 rock albums chart. Three albums later, he's out with "Socks," his first holiday collection featuring all original music.

As ceasefire brings some hope, parents in rebel territory feed their kids -- the ones strong enough to eat anything -- boiled leaves

With ceasefire about to take effect, Houthi foreign minister tells CBS News relief for millions is coming, and with U.S. help, peace can flourish

Despite a ceasefire to begin Tuesday, there was more fighting Sunday in and around the port city of Hodeida in Yemen

Yussuf Adel escaped some of the fiercest fighting in Yemen's civil war, but the 3-year-old isn't out of danger

The nation's civil war has claimed at least 10,000 lives, and generated the world's worst humanitarian crisis

Four years after he returned from a tour in Iraq, this U.S. Army veteran found a new way to serve – saving a little girl with leukemia in the process.

Attendees received "we remember" pins to wear to the park and went to an event where each of their fallen family members were honored

Most people expect a ring, flowers and perhaps music at their dream proposal, but one man surprised his girlfriend with all that -- and more

"I got happy tears," said Matthew Sabetta when he unwrapped the box

Four years after Mike Laureano returned from serving his country in Iraq, he stumbled upon another way to serve

The attorney behind a multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement in 1998 has turned his attention to the opioid epidemic. And he wants drug companies to pay

Discarded plastic is piling up around the world and pooling in the ocean. Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the problem's deadly consequences for wildlife and what can be done to stop it.

"60 Minutes" producers and NOAA's Kevin O'Brien clear up misconceptions about the concentration of plastic in the ocean between California and Hawaii.

Mike Moore explains how he got a $20 billion settlement to help pay for the Gulf oil spill. Now he wants to do the same with opioid manufacturers.

In her 60s, the Laysan albatross has seen a lot in her years on Midway Atoll -- including a world before plastics.

Plaintiff's attorneys claim they've received "devastating" evidence showing drug distributors knowingly filled suspicious opioid orders.

A survivor recalls his harrowing escape; plus, a former BP insider warns of another potential disaster

The 1996 Mike Wallace interview that inspired Hollywood's "The Insider" and changed big tobacco forever.

"60 Minutes" goes inside a landmark government study of young minds to see if phones, tablets and other screens are impacting adolescent brain development. Anderson Cooper reports.

Musk opens up to Lesley Stahl about Twitter, pot, the Securities and Exchange Commission, Model 3 and Tesla.

After a childhood of anger and violence, the 32-year-old now commands the stage around the world. Scott Pelley reports.

Wednesday may be United Parcel Service's busiest day ever, with 37 million deliveries

The Italian sparkling wine's makers have France's Champagne on its heels, and they plan to build on those gains

"Sunday Morning" contributor says the stress of the holidays in the bleakest of months makes moving Christmas to a sunnier time a smart idea

The card features a never-before-seen photo from the royal wedding

The theme of this year's White House holiday decor is "American Treasures"

Attendees received "we remember" pins to wear to the park and went to an event where each of their fallen family members were honored

David Pogue, dressed as that jolly man in red, delivers some gift suggestions for those on your list who love gadgets

Avoid stubborn weight gain this holiday season with these science-tested tips

Some three thousand troops will be heading home as active duty troops are pulled back from the border

Behind the Kim regime's scramble to stay afloat through cultural means

Across America, waves of foreign invaders are taking over. Introduced through human error or carelessness, invasive species like the Burmese Python, Lionfish and Asian Carp have thrived at the expense of native species critical to a delicate natural balance that...

Hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico devastated - almost 3,000 people died in its wake, towns were left without power or water for months, and hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans left, many never to return. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud...

As the soaring value of bitcoin sets off a flurry of excitement, a whole new industry -- cryptocurrency mining -- is erupting in unexpected parts of the globe, causing rifts in the communities that host it. CBS News correspondent Errol...

Mohammad Shasho's family left Aleppo in 2013, telling their children they were taking a prolonged vacation. That "vacation" was an evacuation prompted by Syria's eight-year-old civil war, and it became a permanent exile. In a film produced by BYkids, we...

More than 30 years ago, Robert Swan became the first man to walk to both the North and South Poles. In 2017, he found himself back on the ice, trekking 600 miles across Antarctica with his son, Barney. But this...

America's border is seen by many as the dividing line between a fearful past and a safer, better future. CBSN Originals followed Iranian migrant Shahab as he crossed the jungle passes of the Darien Gap, and now joins him once...

A dangerous 60-mile stretch of jungle separates Colombia and Panama. It's known as the Darien Gap, and thousands cross it every year, hoping to reach America.

The climate cycles that have driven mass extinctions, are shortening and becoming more severe. The species that can adapt to environmental changes survive, while others simply die off. CBSN Originals travels to the Galapagos Islands, a living laboratory in the...

In Japan, a rapidly aging population and declining birth rate are creating a crisis. Without enough people to fill jobs and care for the elderly, could robots step up to fill the gap? Could they even become, as some robotics...

What happened in Charlottesville proves that America has a white supremacy problem. What happened in Portland explains it.

What happens when everyone can tinker with the building blocks of existence? CBSN Originals looks at DNA-editing tool CRISPR, which allows scientists and hobbyists alike edit DNA.

The former FBI director, fired by President Trump in 2017, makes his second appearance this month to a closed-door session on Capitol Hill

The archdiocese released a statement saying it's sorry that an "unbearable situation was made even more difficult"

After a Texas judge ruled the health care law unconstitutional, insurers and hospital operators led stock markets lower

Officials in the devastated town of Paradise say that the photos and accompanying captions by Rob Freestone are "unacceptable and reprehensible"

In the midst of what's considered the nation's worst public health crisis so far in the 21st century, Hamilton County is dramatically reducing the number of deaths

The former FBI director, fired by President Trump in 2017, makes his second appearance this month to a closed-door session on Capitol Hill

Two new analyses this week portray a sprawling, multifaceted operation affecting millions of users in the U.S. and persisting long after the 2016 presidential election

President's vow raises questions about the possibility he could jeopardize the ongoing military legal proceedings

Kingdom calls bipartisan resolution pinning blame for murder on crown prince an "interference," but reaffirms strong ties with Trump's backing

It's unclear how much Jakelin Caal's father understood about a form that was read to him in Spanish before his 7-year-old daughter died in U.S. custody

Change of venue for ongoing efforts to negotiate a roadmap for peace in Afghanistan, without any Afghan government negotiators

With ceasefire about to take effect, Houthi foreign minister tells CBS News relief for millions is coming, and with U.S. help, peace can flourish

The walls are covered in carvings depicting some of their favorite activities: hunting, musical performances and even sailing

As ceasefire brings some hope, parents in rebel territory feed their kids -- the ones strong enough to eat anything -- boiled leaves

Investment bank faces criminal charges over alleged multibillion-dollar theft from sovereign wealth fund

Director Thomas Kail, choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, writer-lyricist-actor Lin-Manuel Miranda and music director Alex Lacamoire talk about their historic collaboration

The 24-year-old Gray edged out first runner-up Tamaryn Green of South Africa and third-place Sthefany Gutierrez of Venezuela

The Golden Globe-nominated star of the new Disney musical talks about taking on the role of P.L. Travers' "practically perfect" nanny made famous by Julie Andrews