CBS News: Obama To Visit Cuba Next Month
President Barack Obama will visit Cuba next month, CBS News confirms, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to make a state visit to the island in nearly nine decades.
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President Barack Obama will visit Cuba next month, CBS News confirms, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to make a state visit to the island in nearly nine decades.
The primary fight has been getting dirty in the digital realm in particular, with social media abuzz about redirected websites.
President Barack Obama said there is "more than enough time" for the Senate to consider a nomination to the Supreme Court this year, and he intends to move ahead with his choice.
President Barack Obama doesn't think Donald Trump will be the next commander in chief.
President Barack Obama says he plans to fulfill his constitutional responsibility and nominate a successor to fill the vacancy created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.
The Vermont senator, coming off his resounding victory over Hillary Clinton in the New Hampshire primary, said Obama hasn't closed the presidential leadership gap.
The Obama administration confirmed for the first time Friday that Hillary Clinton's unsecured home server contained closely guarded government secrets.
The New Jersey governor says he'll invite the leaders of Israel, Mexico, Canada, Great Britain, France and Germany to Camp David for separate meetings during his first months in office.
If not for his bailout, "GM and Chrysler would not exists today," the president said.
Three of the four Americans released by Iran arrived in Germany on Sunday, according to a U.S. State Department official speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss their status.
The U.N. nuclear agency certified Saturday that Iran has met all of its commitments under last summer's landmark nuclear deal, crowning years of U.S.-led efforts to crimp Iran's ability to make atomic weapons.
President Barack Obama directed his attention toward the future – beyond the next year and the end of his term in office – as he delivered his final State of the Union address on Tuesday.
President Barack Obama officially announced his executive action requiring all gun sellers to register as dealers and other measures to curb gun violence.
New York comedian Jerry Seinfeld kicked off the new season of his show with a very special guest -- President Barack Obama.
Closing out a tumultuous year, President Barack Obama sought to lay the groundwork Friday for his last year in office by vowing not to fade in the background but instead use his remaining months to push longstanding goals to fruition.
The House on Friday easily passed a $1.14 trillion spending bill to fund the government through next September, which includes an agreement to reauthorize the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
The Islamic State group is already subject to U.N. sanctions under resolutions dealing with al-Qaida.
In discussing foreign policy during the Republican presidential debate Tuesday night, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called President Barack Obama a "feckless weakling" with regard to his foreign policy.
President Barack Obama on Saturday hailed the newly passed international climate agreement that he said "offers the best chance we have to save the one planet we have.''
Mayor Bill de Blasio is voicing his support for new gun control laws proposed by President Barack Obama in the wake of the recent terror attacks in Paris and California.
In a rare Oval Office address, President Barack Obama on Sunday night urged Americans to not give into fear following attacks in Paris and California
Mayor Bill de Blasio took a shot at Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump on Sunday, over remarks that he made in front of a mostly Jewish audience last week.
The White House says President Barack Obama will deliver a prime-time address Sunday about the steps the government is taking to keeping people safe following the mass shooting in San Bernardino.
The two attackers who killed 14 people in a rampage at a social service center in San Bernardino had more than 1,600 bullets with them when they were gunned down in their SUV, authorities said Thursday.
President Barack Obama said it's possible the mass shooting in California was related to terrorism, but that authorities still don't know.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York's first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan.
Two planes came into contact on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have unveiled the first four New York City communities that will receive 2,000 free child care seats for 2-year-olds.
New York City officials say some brokers are still charging tenants fees despite a law passed in 2024 banning them.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York's first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have unveiled the first four New York City communities that will receive 2,000 free child care seats for 2-year-olds.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A conversation between air traffic control and the pilot of a small plane reveals the moments before an emergency landing on the Hudson River in Orange County.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
Two planes came into contact on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
With the fate of Iran uncertain after Saturday's strikes by the United States and Israel, the shockwaves are being felt in the Tri-State Area.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
A Long Island woman was formally charged in the decades-old murder of her newborn baby, who was dumped on the side of a Calverton road, according to prosecutors.
An off-duty NYPD officer jumped into action when a man was trapped inside a burning car after a severe crash on Long Island.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York's first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have unveiled the first four New York City communities that will receive 2,000 free child care seats for 2-year-olds.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced skepticism from both sides of the aisle at a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.
Dozen of protesters gathered in Columbus Circle and then marched through the streets, calling for an end to the war with Iran.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Kirill Marchenko scored his second goal of the game 1:04 into overtime and the Blue Jackets edged the Rangers 5-4 Monday night after squandering a four-goal lead.
Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two more goals and an assist and the Islanders edged the Panthers 5-4 on Sunday.
James Harden scored 22 points in his return to the lineup with a broken thumb and the Cavaliers snapped a two-game skid with a 106-102 win over the Nets on Sunday.
Mikal Bridges had 25 points and Jalen Brunson scored 24 to power the Knicks over the Spurs, snapping their 11-game winning streak Sunday.
The New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Three men are accused of setting a sleeping homeless man on fire at Penn Station on Monday night.
The pilot and his teenage passenger swam to shore after the Cessna 172 completed the maneuver in the icy waters near the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge on Monday night. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
President Trump said Tuesday that Iran now wants to negotiate, but it's too late. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has the latest on the small plane that had to make an emergency landing on the Hudson River in Orange County Monday night.
With a wintry mix in northern communities and rain for NYC and southern communities, it's a soggy Tuesday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the afternoon forecast.
