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President Barack Obama has signed legislation sponsored by a Queens congresswoman, which removes the term "Oriental" from federal law.
Americans remain divided over the issue of whether transgender people should use the restroom of their birth gender, or of the gender they identify with.
he Senate voted decisively on Tuesday in favor of a bipartisan $1.1 billion measure to combat the Zika virus this year and next, cutting back President Barack Obama's request but offering significantly more money to fight Zika than would House GOP conservatives.
President Barack Obama will urge this year's graduates at Rutgers University to pursue positive change in the world despite a cascade of challenges from student loan debt to overseas turmoil.
President Barack Obama gives commencement address at Rutgers University.
Obama will speak Sunday at Rutgers University's graduation ceremony at High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway, the first time a sitting president has spoken at the school's commencement.
The directive is in formal guidance that was sent to school districts Friday by the departments of Education and Justice.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will miss President Barack Obama's commencement address at Rutgers University this weekend – but because of baseball, not politics.
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito had some harsh words Friday for a plan by the Obama administration to round up and deport hundreds of illegal immigrants.
President Barack Obama is giving new marching orders to public schools about bathroom use by transgender students, according to a published report.
Donald Trump's former butler has drawn the attention of Secret Service for threats online he's made against President Barack Obama.
President Barack Obama has told Howard University's Class of 2016 that the country is "a better place today" than it was when he graduated from Columbia University in 1983.
Obama is bringing a message to Flint on Wednesday: a promise for change.
New York's iconic Stonewall Inn will become the first national monument honoring the history of gays and lesbians in the U.S. under a proposal President Barack Obama is preparing to approve.
President Barack Obama will get one more chance on Saturday to poke fun at fellow politicians, the press and himself as he attends his final White House Correspondents' Dinner.
President Obama is the prime graduation get for Rutgers University, but having him speak there has caused a commencement controversy.
The 400th anniversary of the playwright's death is being marked across Britain with parades, church services and -- of course -- stage performances.
First lady Michelle Obama and Prince Philip, the queen's husband, joined in on the meal at Windsor Castle, just outside of London.
The school announced Thursday that Obama accepted their invitation to present the address at its 250th anniversary commencement on May 15 at High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway.
President Barack Obama is guaranteeing that evidence, not politics, will dictate the outcome of the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's handling of emails as secretary of state.
President Barack Obama responded to questions Tuesday about Donald Trump's proposal to cut off billions of dollars in remittances sent by Mexican immigrants living in the U.S.
The Obama administration is issuing a proposed rule that aims to increase medication-based treatment for tens of thousands of people dealing with addiction to opioids.
Secretary of State John Kerry said "everybody is concerned" about more potential terror attacks in Europe in the future.
President Barack Obama showed off his dance moves in Argentina, where he attended a state dinner with the first lady Wednesday night.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Striking New York City nurses are set to return to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Nathan's Famous, which opened as a 5-cent hot dog stand in Coney Island, Brooklyn more than a century ago, has been sold to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods in a $450 million all-cash deal.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The FDNY is battling a smoky four-alarm fire at a Brooklyn waterfront warehouse on Wednesday afternoon. This is right near another warehouse that went up in flames a few months ago.
Striking New York City nurses are set to return to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The FDNY is battling a smoky four-alarm fire at a Brooklyn waterfront warehouse on Wednesday afternoon. This is right near another warehouse that went up in flames a few months ago.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams once again released an annual list of "100 Worst Landlords in NYC," also known as the Worst Landlord Watchlist.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
A New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a record $260 billion election-year budget.
Advocate groups for 9/11 victims say federal staffing cuts and a hiring freeze are making it more difficult for first responders to get help from Zadroga Act programs.
Striking New York City nurses are set to return to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
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.
Crews were on scene on Columbia Street in Red Hook on Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Major crimes dropped sharply in New York last year, with some falling to the lowest levels in modern records. While the numbers tell one story, the daily experience can feel very different. Law enforcement contributor Richard Esposito helps us make sense of what the numbers do—and don’t—tell us.
Political analyst J.C. Polanco breaks down the biggest promises of Mikie Sherrill’s campaign and whether the governor can deliver.
Striking New York City nurses will return to the bargaining table on Thursday with three major hospital systems. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Models are showing a significant amount of snow coming to the Tri-State Area this weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott reports from the New York Boat Show.
