Castro's Remains Laid To Rest In Cuba
After nine days of national mourning, former Cuban President Fidel Castro was laid to rest Sunday.
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JetBlue Begins Regular Commercial Flights From New York To Cuba
The historic flight marks another milestone in U.S.-Cuba relations as memorial services get underway for the country's former president Fidel Castro.
Elian Gonzalez Praises Fidel Castro: 'Make Him Omnipresent'
Elian Gonzalez, the center of an international custody battle waged by Fidel Castro nearly two decades ago, returned to the public eye Sunday to praise the leader who fought to return him to Cuba.
PHOTOS: Fidel Castro Through The Years
The former Cuban leader who led a rebel army to improbable victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.S. presidents during his half century rule, died at age 90.
Fidel Castro Through The Years
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.S. presidents during his half century rule, died Saturday at age 90.
Rubio: U.S. Needs To Examine Foreign Policy With Cuba Following Death Of Fidel Castro
Rubio said that Cuba is poised for a "generational leadership change" in Cuba over the next ten years, as Castro's brother and successor, Raul, continues to age.
Country's Second-Largest Cuban Community In Union City, N.J. Reacts To Fidel Castro's Death
The death of Cuban leader Fidel Castro prompted a wide range of reactions Saturday, with some world leaders, celebrities and many of the country's exiles in Miami weighing in on his legacy.
Funeral Plans Set For Former Cuban President Fidel Castro
The Cuban government has declared nine days of national mourning following the death of longtime leader Fidel Castro.
Cuba's Fidel Castro, Who Defied United States For 50 Years, Dies At 90
Former President Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.S. presidents during his half century rule, has died at age 90.
CBS News: Obama To Visit Cuba Next Month
President Barack Obama will visit Cuba next month, CBS News confirms, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to make a state visit to the island in nearly nine decades.
Pope Francis Meets With Castros, Dissidents In Cuba
Pope Francis on Monday began his historic tour of Cuba, before he heads to the U.S. later this week.
NJ Police Seek Return Of Joanne Chesimard, Fugitive Cop Killer In Cuba
She escaped in 1979 and eventually ended up in Cuba, where she was granted asylum by Fidel Castro and has been living under the name Assata Shakur.
Cuban Athletes To Be Allowed To Sign Contracts To Compete In Foreign Leagues
Cuba announced Friday that its athletes will be allowed to sign contracts to compete in foreign leagues, a shift from decades of policy that held professional sports to be anathema to socialist ideals.
#MetsAreBetterThan Trending Nationwide On Twitter In Light Of Amazins' Fast Start
On Thursday afternoon, #MetsAreBetterThan was trending nationwide, and it elicited a wide range of comments. Here were some of the responses.
Dyer: Mets' Terry Collins Is The 'Anti-Guillen'
If Ozzie Guillen is the quick-fix it takes to win the NL East, the Mets should proudly sign up for a losing season.
Keidel: Ozzie Guillen - Lost In More Than Translation
The First Amendment is our most prized and most perilous constitutional right. Just ask Ozzie Guillen, who always took his to the ledge, and now must defend his use of it to the world and to Miami's enraged Cuban community.
Ex-Met, Fellow Venezuelan Alfonzo 'Surprised' By Castro Comments; Guillen Suspended
Ozzie Guillen's remarks sparked an uproar in Miami, whose home team just opened up its brand new ballpark in a neighborhood dubbed Little Havana.
New Jerseyans React To Pope's Visit To Cuba
Pope Benedict XVI is visiting the island nation of Cuba today and those of Cuban descent living in Hudson County have something to say about it.
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Nassau County lawmakers, police, victims call for overhaul of New York's bail laws
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NYC officials hold monkeypox town hall, lament lack of vaccine doses
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Another detainee found dead at Rikers Island; 11th this year
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"Melissa Etheridge: My Window - A Journey Through Life" will play a dozen performance at New World Stages off-Broadway on 50th Street starting Oct. 13.
NYC officials hold monkeypox town hall, lament lack of vaccine doses
Concerned Bronx residents say while government tries to work out supply problems, they expect more outreach.
CBS2 rides with NYPD to see new approach to vendors, panhandlers
It was supposed to be its first joint operation with city social workers, but it did not go as planned.
NYPD: 24-year-old man shot dead at Redfern Houses in Queens
Police said the victim died at the scene in Far Rockaway. The investigation continues.
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Some essential workers in Connecticut may be eligible for financial relief
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Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
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Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
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Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
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New York City joins state in declaring monkeypox emergency
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FAA: Staffing concerns causing delays at NYC-area airports
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Bipartisan effort launched to defeat congestion pricing
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Murphy lifts COVID testing requirement in New Jersey schools
The governor said the change reflects Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.
Boil water advisory lifted after Belleville water main break
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First drive-thru cannabis dispensary in N.J. officially open
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Child on bike hit by truck on Long Island
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First section of Long Island Rail Road third track expansion opens
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NYC officials hold monkeypox town hall, lament lack of vaccine doses
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Justice Department opposes unsealing Trump warrant affidavit
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Giuliani is a target of Georgia grand jury criminal probe, his lawyer says
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Concerned Bronx residents say while government tries to work out supply problems, they expect more outreach.
Rockland County opening additional polio vaccination clinics
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Murphy lifts COVID testing requirement in New Jersey schools
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R. Kelly accuser in alleged child sex video set to testify
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Ukrainian children stage play in Brooklyn for fundraiser
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First Alert Weather: Tuesday morning 8/16 CBS2 weather headlines
CBS2's John Elliott has a look at the forecast.
Calls of justice after transit worker assaulted in subway
A subway cleaner was beaten so severely, he was hospitalized. As CBS2's John Dias reports, the victim's family will be speaking out from criminal court in the Bronx. They say his attacker has been arrested more than 40 times.
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First Alert weather: CBS2 11 p.m. forecast
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NYC health officials hold monkeypox town hall in the Bronx
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