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President-elect Donald Trump is adding former wrestling executive Linda McMahon to his Cabinet as leader of the Small Business Administration.
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President-elect Donald Trump is adding former wrestling executive Linda McMahon to his Cabinet as leader of the Small Business Administration.
County results and exit polling showed Murphy with 65 percent of the vote, compared with 34 percent for McMahon.
Nearly 2.1 million people are registered to vote, with more than 100,000 citizens becoming new voters since early September.
After running neck and neck with his rival for most of the race, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Connecticut has pulled ahead.
Republican Linda McMahon and Democrat Chris Murphy were both looking to female voters as key to winning the open seat, in the midst of the final weeks of the heated race.
The Stamford rally was Christie's first of three campaign appearances with McMahon, who is in a battle with Democratic Rep. Chris Murphy for the Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Joe Lieberman.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is planning to jump into Connecticut politics, appearing Monday at three rallies for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon.
The latest UConn/Hartford Courant poll shows Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Chris Murphy leading Republican Linda McMahon by six points, 44-38.
At 46 to 44 percent, Democratic Rep. Chris Murphy has a razor thin edge over Republican Linda McMahon in the latest Siena Research Institute Poll.
Members of the crowd repeatedly hurled boos and erupted in cheers, as well as shouting and applause, during the third Connecticut U.S. Senate debate between Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy and Republican businesswoman Linda McMahon.
Republican Linda McMahon and Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy have been touting their dueling plans to increase jobs in the race for Senate in Connecticut. But many of their ideas have been floated by others during the campaign season this year.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6 and if you live in Connecticut, you have to pick a new U.S. Senator.
The hour-long debate, which aired on the public affairs program "Face The State," featured some sparring over the top issue in the race, the economy.
A new poll in the race for U.S. Senate in Connecticut shows Rep. Chris Murphy and Linda McMahon at 47 and 48 percent respectively.
Arizona Sen. John McCain is urging Connecticut veterans to turn out and vote for Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon, saying they can make a difference in a tight election.
After Mitt Romney's 47% don't pay taxes remark, Conservative columnist Peggy Noonan dubbed the Romney campaign a "rolling calamity" for all its problems and continuing self-inflicted wounds. At this point, she might have to extend that label to Republican efforts to take the majority in the Senate as they flounder and flip flop.
Romney is dragging his own campaign and every Republican down. Republican operatives and House and Senate candidates have conceded as much throughout the month of September.
McMahon, a Republican, has used the narrative of rising out of bankruptcy to become the successful CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment as a part of her campaign.
It's now a race to November for Connecticut's U.S. Senate candidates.
Well, it's on to November in Connecticut, with Republican Linda McMahon hoping the second time's the charm in her quest to win a U.S. Senate seat.
You've seen the ads on television. On Tuesday, Connecticut voters will go to the polls to select candidates – a Democrat and a Republican -- to run for retiring Sen. Joe Lieberman's seat in November.
Two Democrats and two Republicans will compete in next Tuesday's Connecticut primaries, in the hopes of securing their respective party's nomination for the chance to fill the Senate seat of Joe Lieberman (D), who is retiring.
The primary is next Tuesday in the race for U.S. Senate in Connecticut. Two Democrats and two Republicans are fighting to succeed the retiring Sen. Joseph Lieberman.
According to the new Quinnipiac University poll, former WWE executive Linda McMahon has a commanding 59 to 33 lead over former Rep. Chris Shays in the fight for the Republican nomination to replace the retiring Sen. Joe Lieberman.
In Connecticut, if you will be 18-years-old by the general election on November 6, you are eligible to preregister and vote in the primaries.
The NYPD says Isaac Argro had been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Azsia Johnson.
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
Police say the suspect tried to get away on a scooter before barricading himself inside an apartment building.
We're waking up this morning to a warm and very humid start.
New York state legalized cannabis use last year but has yet to allow dispensaries to sell it beyond medical use.
Some say this is their first real Fourth of July celebration coming out of COVID.
Mayor Eric Adams announced he will end the outdated rule prohibiting the dual employment.
They took the oath to serve the city during the graduation ceremony Friday.
Two to three incidents are being reported each week.
New York state legalized cannabis use last year but has yet to allow dispensaries to sell it beyond medical use.
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
Mayor Eric Adams announced he will end the outdated rule prohibiting the dual employment.
The NYPD says Isaac Argro has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Azsia Johnson.
They took the oath to serve the city during the graduation ceremony Friday.
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
Some say this is their first real Fourth of July celebration coming out of COVID.
Two to three incidents are being reported each week.
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
One bill provides confidential care to out-of-state residents coming to the state.
A New Jersey nonprofit says it's seeing a record number of families struggling with food insecurity.
The Marine Bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks.
"In the early morning, you don't have to start your engines before 7 o'clock," said Cathy Anner.
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
One bill provides confidential care to out-of-state residents coming to the state.
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
"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.
Mayor Eric Adams, along with many other lawmakers, fear the recent Supreme Court ruling on guns in New York will have far-reaching implications.
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Offerings include some familiar characters and prices that don't strain family budgets, with some shows for free.
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
Escobar's 417-foot drive gave the Mets their first win since beating the Marlins Saturday in Miami.
The teams will have a split doubleheader Saturday, starting at 12:10 p.m.
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
The Yankees managed just two runs combined in the three recent losses to Houston.
The 12-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, signed a four-year, $194 million extension with Brooklyn last season.
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"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.
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"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.
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
CBS2's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for July 1 at 11 p.m.
Many people will be spending this holiday weekend on the Jersey Shore.
New York state legalized recreational marijuana last year but has yet to allow licensed dispensaries to sell it beyond medical use. As CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports, that hasn't stopped all kinds of unlicensed vendors from popping up all over the city, and now the state is trying to crack down.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will limit where people can carry guns. The new law is in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the state's open carry restrictions, but as CBS2's Dick Brennan reports, it's not clear if the bill will withstand legal challenges.
Two days after the deadly shooting of a mother on the Upper East Side, police have made an arrest. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.