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Leaders from around the world were heading to South Africa on Monday to attend a memorial honoring Nelson Mandela.
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Leaders from around the world were heading to South Africa on Monday to attend a memorial honoring Nelson Mandela.
A Harvard University poll showed that less than one-third of people aged 18-29 without health insurance said they are likely to enroll in the exchange.
For students at Hempstead High School, Nelson Mandela has always been a free man.
With his image battered amid the botched rollout of his signature health care law, President Barack launched a campaign Tuesday to defend the Affordable Care Act.
The healthcare.gov website is supposed to be up and running. But a sudden run on the website could cause it to crash.
The prosecutor who led the investigation into the Newtown school shooting says it did not determine a motive for the Dec. 14 attack.
A Texas woman reportedly has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors on charges that she sent ricin-tainted letters to President Barack Obama and Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Days after revelations that his approval rating had hit an all-time low, President Barack Obama reviewed his record in office in his weekly radio address Saturday and took aim at his Republican rivals.
A half-century later, the assassination still stirs quiet sadness in the baby boom generation that remembers it as the beginning of a darker, more cynical time.
On Thursday, Senate Democrats voted to deny Republicans the power to filibuster and block presidential appointments. It's called the "'nuclear option," and it hit congress like a bomb.
The botched rollout of the Affordable Care Act has sunk Barack Obama's approval rating to the the lowest point of his presidency, a CBS News poll shows.
New York's healthcare exchange has fared much better than the national website, and has many satisfied customers. But some who had their plans canceled and hoped it would be restored, now wonder where they stand.
Some immediate fixes can address problems that are becoming evident as provisions of the new law take effect.
The White House threatened a veto if the measure eventually reaches President Barack Obama's desk.
Millions of people have received cancellation notices, despite Obama's repeated pledges that people who liked their insurance plans could keep them.
The allegations do not appear to involve a direct breach of Obama's security, but rather sexually-related misconduct, recalling previous scandals that have cast a spotlight on the service and its traditionally male-dominated culture.
Former President Bill Clinton gave an interview, where he added to the criticism of the botched rollout of the website to sign up for the health care law known as Obamacare.
In his appearance Sunday on CBS's "Face the Nation" newly re-elected New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie sounded at times like a 2016 presidential candidate -- and at other times he didn't.
In his weekly radio address Saturday, President Barack Obama urged all Americans to say "thank you" to all that have defended the country as Veterans' Day approaches.
President Barack Obama is finally saying he's sorry, over his healthcare promises. But on Friday he was back pushing hard for his plan.
Imagine how social security was first administered. Now imagine how the Affordable Care Act could look in 75 years.
Emboldened by a historic landslide, Bill de Blasio seeks to push ahead with an ambitious liberal agenda aimed at easing the economic inequality.
The Affordable Care Act website has been plagued with issues since going live more than a month ago and new bugs continue to be uncovered.
Kathleen Sebelius, the U.S. Health and Human Services secretary, received an earful from members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
"Today, we remember our fellow Americans who lost their lives to that storm, and we comfort the families who grieve them still," Obama said in a statement Tuesday.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
It's a big day for Bayonne as their team heads to the Little League World Series for the first time in history.
The couple said in January 2020 that they would be stepping away from "senior" royal roles and were working to become financially independent from the royal family.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
There was a 911 outage in the Bronx overnight Tuesday, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday. The outage impacted about 1,700 calls, officials said.
A rally against antisemitism was held Wednesday outside Central Synagogue in Midtown.
An overturned fuel tanker prompted a large emergency response Wednesday near John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens.
Police are investigating after a 19-year-old was found dead Tuesday morning inside a Staten Island condo.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
It's a big day for Bayonne as their team heads to the Little League World Series for the first time in history.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
Long Island is getting a new soccer team. The United Soccer League has awarded a professional men's franchise to Long Island that is set to launch in 2028.
A fuel truck overturned on the Rockaway Turnpike on the border of Queens and Nassau County on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
An overturned gasoline tanker spilled thousands of gallons of fuel near JFK Airport late Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A kitten had to be rescued after becoming stranded Tuesday morning on Long Island's Sunrise Highway.
A tiny 8-week-old kitten was spotted by multiple drivers on top of the concrete median in the middle of the road.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
It's a big day for Bayonne as their team heads to the Little League World Series for the first time in history.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed New York's Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and hit two homers, leading the Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.
Trent Grisham hit his 17th home run in the third inning and had a two-run single in the seventh to propel the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Long Island is getting a new soccer team. The United Soccer League has awarded a professional men's franchise to Long Island that is set to launch in 2028.
The MTA is off track when it comes to meeting zero emissions goals.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
A former New York City school principal is under arrest, facing sex abuse charges.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
