PHOTOS: President Obama's Farewell Speech
President Barack Obama delivers his farewell speech at McCormick Place in Chicago on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.
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President Barack Obama delivers his farewell speech at McCormick Place in Chicago on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.
Here's a look back at some of the most iconic moments from Barack Obama's tenure as president.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott said he talked with President-elect Donald Trump – and not with President Barack Obama – after a shooting left five people dead at the Fort Lauderdale airport.
Trump released a statement soon after the intelligence leaders' report on Russian's alleged hacking attempts to influence the presidential election.
The president-elect is making his views known in a series of new tweets and he's taking aim at the Senate's Democratic leader, New York's Chuck Schumer -- a top defender of the health overhaul.
Members of the 115th Congress will be sworn in at noon Tuesday, setting off the GOP's pursuit of a conservative agenda.
Obama expelled the diplomats, saying they were really spies, and ordered new sanctions on Russian spy agencies for alleged Russian hacking of political sites during the presidential election.
The presidential election dominated the news in 2016, but it was just one of several political stories to grab headlines over the past 12 months.
The U.S. said the two Cold War-era estates, one on Long Island and one in Maryland, were being used for intelligence activities.
Carl Paladino, the co-chair of the Trump campaign in New York state, said his recent crack that he hoped President Obama would die from mad cow disease and that Michelle Obama would "return to being a male'' were "inappropriate'' and a "mistake.''
In a stunning decision Friday, the Obama administration moved to allow the U.N. Security Council to pass a resolution condemning Israeli settlements as illegal.
Israel pressed forward with promises of retaliation and damage control Sunday following a U.N. vote last week on an anti-settlement resolution that passed thanks to an abstention by the U.S., Israel's close ally.
There was pressure from the president-elect and lobbying from Israel, but in the end, the United States broke a longstanding tradition.
President Barack Obama on Friday warned against turning Russian hacking in the United States into a "political football."
As President Barack Obama's presidency enters its final weeks, his national approval rating is stronger than ever.
The NYPD and Mayor Bill de Blasio requested $35 million as reimbursement for the additional police manpower and overtime. But congressional Republicans unveiled a spending bill that would give the city just $7 million.
Trump was far less bombastic than during the tour's kickoff in Ohio last week, striking more of the healing notes traditionally delivered by a president-to-be in the weeks after a bruising election.
Delivering his final major national security speech before leaving office, President Barack Obama addressed troops at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday he will visit Hawaii in late December and hold a final summit meeting there with Obama before he leaves office.
President Barack Obama hosted his final Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony Tuesday, calling this year's class of recipients "particularly impressive," CBS News reported.
Another night of nationwide protests against Donald Trump's election came to a head in Portland, where thousands marched and some smashed store windows, lit firecrackers and sparked a dumpster blaze.
The two met in the Oval Office for more than an hour Thursday to discuss the transition of power.
It's a meeting that symbolically begins the transition of power from President Barack Obama to Donald Trump.
Visitors to greatagain.gov can find information on Trump's polices as well as biographical information about the Republican.
President Barack Obama is pledging a peaceful transition to President-elect Donald Trump, saying "We are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country.''
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Holmes' right fibula was fractured by a 111.1 mph comebacker off the bat of the Yankees' Spencer Jones during the Mets' 5-2 loss on Friday.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The NYPD said Elvin Suarez struck four pedestrians after his 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV veered over a concrete island near West 109th St. and Amsterdam Ave.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
A controversial plan would build one of nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. The state says the sites are critical to New York's push for cleaner energy, but how and where they're built remains a flashpoint.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
A coalition of five unions representing LIRR workers say they are prepared to walk off the job just after midnight tonight if there's no deal.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Holmes' right fibula was fractured by a 111.1 mph comebacker off the bat of the Yankees' Spencer Jones during the Mets' 5-2 loss on Friday.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
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The 13.1 mile race takes runners from Prospect Park to Coney Island.
Frazier spoke about lessons from his basketball career on and off the court in his address to graduates at Barclays Center.
More than 1,200 walkers came together at the South Street Seaport to support those affected by lung cancer and lung disease, the American Lung Association said.
It comes as Pakistani officials were in Tehran working to solidify a deal between the U.S. and Iran to bring the Middle East conflict to an end. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
A fire in the East River Tunnel brought train service into and out of Penn Station to a halt.
