Kaepernick To Audition For NFL Teams On Saturday
Colin Kaepernick plans to audition for NFL teams on Saturday in a private workout arranged by the league to be held in Atlanta.
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Nike Pulls 'Betsy Ross' Sneakers After Colin Kaepernick Claims Flag Symbolizes Slavery
The sneaker giant pulled their Air Max 1 USA shoe, which included a Revolutionary-era U.S. flag with 13 white stars in a circle on the back.
Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid Settle Collusion Grievances With NFL
Kaepernick and Reid had filed collusion grievances against the league, saying they were blacklisted because of protests during the national anthem at games.
Redskins The Latest To Hide Behind Tired Excuses For Not Signing Kaepernick
Washington signed Josh Johnson earlier this week after saying there was discussion about Kaepernick, but not enough time to familiarize him with the system.
SEE IT: Nike Unveils Colin Kaepernick Ad To Run During NFL Season Opener
The former 49ers quarterback is revealed as the narrator toward the end of the two-minute spot.
Colin Kaepernick 'Just Do It' Ad Sparks Nike Boycott
The company announced that the unsigned free agent, who is known for kneeling during the national anthem to bring attention to racial injustices, would join the company's signature campaign.
Nike Makes Colin Kaepernick The New Face Of Its 'Just Do It' Ad Campaign
Colin Kaepernick has a new deal with Nike, even without having a job in the NFL.
Colin Kaepernick's Collusion Case Against NFL Heading To Trial
The former 49ers quarterback argues that owners have colluded to keep him off any NFL roster since he hit free agency in 2017.
Report: Kaepernick's Legal Team Expected To Subpoena President Trump, VP Pence In Collusion Case
The former quarterback's lawyers are reportedly looking to depose several members of the administration in their collusion case against the NFL.
Colin Kaepernick Named GQ Magazine's Citizen Of The Year
Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been named GQ's magazine's "Citizen of the Year" for his activism.
Anthem Protests Major Focus At NFL Meeting In NYC
The issue of player protests during the national anthem will be a major focus when NFL team owners gather in New York City on Tuesday.
Kaepernick Files Grievance Against NFL Owners, Claiming Collusion To Keep Him Unsigned
Colin Kaepernick filed a collusion grievance against NFL team owners Sunday, alleging collusion to keep him from being signed by a team.
'Off The Field Right Now,' Trump Weighs In On NFL Controversy While Stumping In Alabama
President Donald Trump implored his supporters Friday to get behind an establishment-backed incumbent in a Republican runoff race in Alabama.
Colin Kaepernick's Supporters Rally In NYC; Hank Aaron Says He'll Boycott NFL
As supporters of Colin Kaepernick prepare to rally in front of NFL headquarters in Manhattan on Wednesday, a sports legend also is rushing to the unemployed quarterback's defense.
Rally For Colin Kaepernick Outside NFL Headquarters
Supporters of Colin Kaepernick rallied in front of NFL Headquarters on Wednesday, Aug, 23, 2017. They claim Kaepernick has been blackballed by the NFL because of his social justice protest last season of kneeling during the national anthem.
Keidel: Jets Should Make A Gesture And Offer Kaepernick A Job
Just a few weeks from the NFL season, Colin Kaepernick is still unemployed. And if the Ravens or Broncos or teams of greater timbre still balk on Kaepernick, then why not the Jets?
Colin Kaepernick Supporters Planning Aug. 23 Rally Outside NFL Headquarters
Supporters of unemployed quarterback Colin Kaepernick are planning another rally this month in front of the NFL headquarters in Manhattan.
Top NFL Free Agents Still On The Market
With training camps officially underway, we take a look at some of the top players still available on the free agent market.
Keidel: Why Colin Kaepernick Hasn't Been Signed
NFL teams are clearly avoiding Colin Kaepernick, the former 49ers starting quarterback, or at least his public-relations baggage.
John Mara: Giants Fans Threatened Boycott If Players Joined Kaepernick's Protest
Giants co-owner John Mara says his team would have faced a boycott from fans last season if its players had joined Colin Kaepernick's protest of kneeling during the national anthem.
NYC-Based Group Organizing Rallies Around Country Wednesday To Show Support For Colin Kaepernick
Some believe that teams won't sign Kaepernick because he refused to stand for the national anthem last season while he protested racial oppression and police brutality in the United States.
Keidel: Kaepernick Will Play In NFL This Season
Talent trumps politics in the NFL, so Kaepernick, a better QB than the free agents already signed, will be on a roster soon.
Trump Cites Report Crediting Him For Teams Not Signing Colin Kaepernick
At a campaign-style rally in Louisville on Monday night, the president cited an article that said one reason former 49ers quarterback has not been signed because teams are afraid Trump will call them out on Twitter.
Spike Lee Implores Quarterback-Needy Jets To Sign Kaepernick
Spike Lee thinks he knows what's best for the Jets when it comes to their glaring hole at quarterback. Then again, who doesn't these days?
Report: Colin Kaepernick To Stand For National Anthem In 2017
The news comes a day after Kaepernick's agents said the quarterback will opt out of his contract with the 49ers, making him a free agent.
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NYPD: Domestic incident led to killing of woman pushing daughter in stroller
Police are looking to speak with the child's father, a 22-year-old man with a criminal record. According to police sources, the couple had a tumultuous relationship.
8 adults, 1 teenager injured in drive-by shooting in Newark
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 7/1 Friday morning forecast
Things are heating up and we're heading into the holiday weekend with sizzlin' sunshine.
Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Lawmakers in Albany working on gun legislation
The Supreme Court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify.
LGBTQ+ senior center spreads pride in life, love in Harlem
Two women found love volunteering together at their neighborhood community center for LGBTQ+ elders.
U.S. Justice Department investigating NYPD's Special Victims Unit
The allegations span decades, and include shaming abuse survivors and retraumatizing them during investigations.
Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
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Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
LGBTQ+ senior center spreads pride in life, love in Harlem
Two women found love volunteering together at their neighborhood community center for LGBTQ+ elders.
U.S. Justice Department investigating NYPD's Special Victims Unit
The allegations span decades, and include shaming abuse survivors and retraumatizing them during investigations.
FBI searching for "CryptoQueen" Ruja Ignatova
She's accused of founding a fake cryptocurrency called OneCoin.
Holocaust exhibit presents history through personal stories
There's a renewed focus on the Holocaust amid a rash of hate speech and hate crimes.
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AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
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Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
8 adults, 1 teenager injured in drive-by shooting in Newark
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
Jersey City Fire Department adds 2 new companies
They're the first additions since 1937, and are needed to keep up with Jersey City's growing population.
Where to watch fireworks near you July 4th weekend
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
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Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Where to watch fireworks near you July 4th weekend
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
CBS2's John Dias and his mom reflect on when he came out of the closet
Jackie Dias would've liked to have had a crystal ball to see the future would be OK when John came out as a gay man 10 years ago.
Suffolk Co. announces 5 mph boating speed zones for holiday
As many as 1,000 boats are expected in the water off Huntington for the Fourth of July.
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Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
Lawmakers express concern Supreme Court's concealed carry decision may fuel shootings
Mayor Eric Adams, along with many other lawmakers, fear the recent Supreme Court ruling on guns in New York will have far-reaching implications.
NYC gun violence: CBS2 analyzes how we got to this point
Shootings spiked in June and July of 2020, reaching record levels not seen since 2006. We examine the reasons why.
Mayor Adams unveils NYC's new high-tech DNA Gun Crimes Unit
Hizzoner says the $2.5 million unit has 24 newly-hired criminologists dedicated to getting results quickly.
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Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Some NYC mobile COVID test units will now offer Paxlovid
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
NYC monkeypox cases rise as city waits for vaccine shipment
The city is still waiting for a shipment from the federal government.
Chokshi details de Blasio-Cuomo tensions during pandemic
Dr. Dave Chokshi says the tensions between Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo got in the way of public health.
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R. Kelly faces sentencing in Brooklyn court
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Off-Broadway events offer affordable, family-friendly fun
Offerings include some familiar characters and prices that don't strain family budgets, with some shows for free.
Jimmy Awards honor high school musical theater performers
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
Teen reunites with TV crew who helped him after car crash
Back in November, the boy was pinned under a car that jumped the curb in Gravesend.
Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent drowning
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
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Ngoma scores in 89th, Red Bulls beat Atlanta United
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys 2-1 win
The Yankees managed just two runs combined in the three recent losses to Houston.
Reports: Superstar Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets
The 12-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, signed a four-year, $194 million extension with Brooklyn last season.
Brenner completes hat trick in 70th, Cincinnati draws NYCFC
NYCFC (8-4-4) got two goals from Héber, another one from Gabriel Pereira and one from Talles Magno.
Verlander dominant, sends Mets to first 3-game losing streak of season
Veteran right-hander throws two-hit ball over eight innings in Astros' 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
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8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 6/30 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for June 30 at 11 p.m.
CBS News: Crime Without Punishment
As the nation is seeing a rise in violent crime, a CBS News investigation found that homicides are going unsolved at a historic pace. In a series "Crime Without Punishment: Unsolved Murder in America," Jim Axelrod looks at the disturbing trend of killers going free.
Vigil held for young mother shot, killed on Upper East Side
Family members of the woman shot and killed while pushing a stroller on the Upper East Side say the system failed her and now they're demanding justice. CBS2's Thalia Perez has more from a vigil held Thursday night.
Lawsuit filed against Brian Laundrie's parents can proceed
A lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's parents will move forward.
Monkeypox patient offers advise for others who could be exposed
CBS2's Lisa Rozner spoke to a man who is in isolation with monkeypox right now, and he has advice for others who could be exposed.
