Liz Truss resigning as U.K. prime minister
Truss faced a fast-mounting rebellion just weeks into her tenure, with a senior member of her own party declaring he'd "had enough of talentless people."
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Truss faced a fast-mounting rebellion just weeks into her tenure, with a senior member of her own party declaring he'd "had enough of talentless people."
Queen Elizabeth II acknowledged that both Britain and her family have endured a difficult year by saying during her annual Christmas message that it has been a "bumpy" time.
May announced Friday she will resign from office June 7, following a mutiny in her Conservative Party over the handling of Britain's withdrawal from the European Union, or Brexit.
The British foreign secretary quits, accusing the prime minister of flying "white flags" of surrender in Brexit negotiations with the EU.
Exit polls in following the vote in Britain Thursday suggested Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives would be the largest party, but predicted a hung Parliament with the Conservatives falling short of an overall majority.
Donald Trump is predicting he'll have a new nickname.
A statement from the palace says the monarch met with Cameron, who formally resigned the office before handing over to his successor, Theresa May.
Incoming British Prime Minister Theresa May addressed her supporters amid a dramatic and turbulent day, trying to reassure the public with characteristic grit and poise.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she expects Great Britain to leave the European Union after a majority there voted leave, even though an online petition calling for a second referendum attracted more than 4 million signatures.
Treasury chief George Osborne has sought to calm nerves in the markets, as investors worry about the consequences of Britain leaving the European Union.
Trump hailed the vote, drawing parallels to the anger driving his own presidential campaign, while Clinton said the economic uncertainty sparked by the choice "underscores the need for calm, steady, experienced leadership in the White House.''
The "Brexit" referendum came down to the wire. In the end, U.K. voters split 52 to 48 to leave the 28-nation bloc.
International stock markets plunged, oil prices tumbled and the pound fell to a 31-year low Friday as the vote shocked investors and dragged the region, the world's largest economic bloc, into a new era of uncertainty.
British nationals and others in New York City are reacting after waking up to the news that the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union following a bitterly divisive referendum campaign.
Britons have voted to leave the European Union, expressing their concerns about immigration and what some saw as the ever-increasing power of the 28-member bloc. Here's what happens next.
A New York City father's plea to save his son's life went viral and gave a big boost to the bone marrow registry, but they still haven't found a match.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
A teenager who fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge on Monday was trying to perform a TikTok challenge, police sources say.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
A New York City father's plea to save his son's life went viral and gave a big boost to the bone marrow registry, but they still haven't found a match.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
A teenager who fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge on Monday was trying to perform a TikTok challenge, police sources say.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
A "takeover" at and around the Bay Plaza Mall in the Bronx on Presidents Day turned violent, with over a dozen teens taken into custody.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give them a lifeline.
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters should expect delays and schedule changes for the next month as rail traffic is shifted from the old Portal Bridge to the new one.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Potholes are causing even more crashes on an already dangerous stretch of New York 25 on Long Island, officials say.
Hicksville is New York's first school district to ban e-bikes after alarming statistics revealed at least 12 people, mostly young Long Islanders, died on them in the past three years.
It has been a brutal viral season, but as RSV cases surged in New York, Northwell Health doctors say infant hospitalizations remained down, thanks to a fairly new vaccine.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican Party's nomination for New York governor on Wednesday at the GOP convention in Garden City.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his preliminary financial plan on the heels of the announcement that the state will give the city $1.5 billion to help fix a massive budget shortfall.
Democrats made their counteroffer on overhauling immigration enforcement on Monday, the latest step in talks to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
The short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and the Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the Knicks with a 137-134 overtime victory on Tuesday night.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
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.
Just days after President Trump announced the end of federal regulations on greenhouse gas emissions, some on Long Island are gearing up for a fight. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The partial government shutdown continued Tuesday. Lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding and oversight of the Department of Homeland Security. Erica Brown reports.
Tuesday marked Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Horse. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin was in Chinatown for the celebrations and the traditions being passed on to the next generation.
A father's plea to save his son's life went viral and gave a big boost to the bone marrow registry, but they still haven't found a match. Still, he says the overwhelming response has changed his son's outlook. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
NYPD officers rescued an injured bald eagle on the Hudson River on Tuesday morning.
