Plan For Obama Speech Stirs Commencement Controversy At Rutgers
President Obama is the prime graduation get for Rutgers University, but having him speak there has caused a commencement controversy.
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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 Barack Obama declared that fighting the Islamic State is his "No. 1 priority,'' but he says the U.S. will not single out Muslim communities for more surveillance.
James Loney homered and drove in three runs, and Matt Moore and the Tampa Bay pitchers shut out the Cubans until the ninth inning.
President Barack Obama, traveling in Cuba, was briefed Tuesday morning on the Brussels attacks that killed dozens of people.
President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro shook hands warmly and smiled for the cameras as they greeted each other at the Revolutionary Palace.
President Barack Obama is making history as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Cuba in nearly 90 years.
President Barack Obama landed in Havana Sunday evening to kick off his historic trip to Cuba.
As President Barack Obama gets set to make a historic visit to Cuba, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez is continuing to voice his opposition to the trip.
Garland is the chief justice for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Black women's groups said Wednesday they feel President Barack Obama jilted them by choosing someone other than a black woman as his newest nominee for the Supreme Court.
President Barack Obama has made his final NCAA Tournament call in office: Rock Chalk, champions.
President Barack Obama has nominated federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court seat vacated by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.
The president and first lady Michelle Obama welcomed members of the cast of "Hamilton" to perform at the White House on Monday.
Justin Trudeau's visit is the first official visit to Washington by a Canadian prime minister in nearly two decades.
Former Louisiana governor and failed GOP presidential candidate Bobby Jindal credited President Barack Obama's time in office as a catalyst for the rise of current GOP front-runner Donald Trump as a major political figure.
House Speaker Paul Ryan says Republicans are taking legal steps to stop President Barack Obama from closing the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson created a stir Tuesday when he said that President Barack Obama was "raised white."
A North American river otter was seen for the first time in 100 years, demonstrating signs of conservation and restoration of the Bronx River.
A kitten had to be rescued after becoming stranded Tuesday morning on Long Island's Sunrise Highway.
A father and husband is dead after a car crashed into him while he was riding his bike home in a hit-and-run in the Bronx.
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.
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.
A North American river otter was seen for the first time in 100 years, demonstrating signs of conservation and restoration of the Bronx River.
A father and husband is dead after a car crashed into him while he was riding his bike home in a hit-and-run in the Bronx.
An emotional vigil was held Tuesday evening in the Bronx for Riley Billingslea, a 15-year-old who police say was found shot to death last week in a Kingsbridge Heights apartment building.
Emergency responders were on the scene in the Bronx for a collision involving an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck.
A Rockland County bar had its liquor license summarily suspended after multiple alleged violations for serving alcohol to minors as young as 16.
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.
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.
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.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
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.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
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.
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.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
"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.
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.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
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.
A tiny 8-week-old kitten was spotted by multiple drivers on top of the concrete median in the middle of the road.
The Mamdani administration is looking into curbside trash collection involving top-loading trucks instead of side-loading ones, according to StreetsBlog New York City.
Alisa Goods disappeared after traveling to Las Vegas, and more than a week later, her family is receiving messages from her phone asking for cash and bitcoin. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
There were elections across the country Tuesday, with Florida being a notable one as the race to replace the governor heats up. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Larry Montes is being accused of creating a violent disturbance inside a New York City synagogue. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
