Michelle Obama Teams With Broadway's Best In 'Let Girls Learn' Concert
The 90-minute event included songs from "The Color Purple,'' "Wicked,'' "A Soft Place to Land'' from "Waitress,'' and a medley of songs by Carole King led by Chilina Kennedy.
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The 90-minute event included songs from "The Color Purple,'' "Wicked,'' "A Soft Place to Land'' from "Waitress,'' and a medley of songs by Carole King led by Chilina Kennedy.
Bill O'Reilly says the slaves who helped build the White House "were well-fed and had decent lodgings provided by the government."
History was made Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention as Hillary Clinton became the first woman to be nominated for president.
Highlights from the first night of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Michelle Obama, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Sen. Bernie Sanders were among the speakers.
First Lady Michelle Obama said this election will determine the future of America's children.
It was a musical joyride for Michelle Obama as she joined James Corden for a "Carpool Karaoke" session that aired Wednesday on the late-night host's CBS show.
The first lady is showing her sense of humor -- and showing off her pipes.
Michelle Obama's "Carpool Karaoke" joyride with James Corden will air Wednesday on the late-night host's CBS show.
The passages in question came near the beginning of her roughly 10-minute speech Monday night.
The first lady announced the appearance with Corden as she launched her Snapchat account, "MichelleObama."
Mrs. Obama addressed more than 3,000 members of the Class of 2016 at the 169-year-old public college on Friday.
First lady Michelle Obama and Prince Philip, the queen's husband, joined in on the meal at Windsor Castle, just outside of London.
Michelle Obama showed off her vocal chops at the South by Southwest Music Festival but drew a round of disappointed sighs when she told the crowd she has no plans to run for president.
Leave it to the First Lady to put together a first-class team of women singers to benefit a favorite cause.
Young girls in New York City had a chance to sit down with the First Lady on Tuesday, and she had one thing on her mind; education.
"It's always an honor to have the First Lady," said Stephen Colbert. "Better than that, it's always fun!"
First Lady Michelle Obama was on hand Thursday for a dedication ceremony at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
The First Lady visited the Upper West Side to announce a $500 million donation to expand efforts to end childhood obesity.
The president's wife is scheduled to appear Thursday at an afternoon campaign rally in New Haven for Malloy. President Barack Obama is slated to headline another rally Sunday afternoon in Bridgeport.
Celebrities and the fashion world alike are mourning the death of legendary designer Oscar de la Renta, who dressed first ladies, socialites and Hollywood stars for more than four decades.
Continuing a longstanding tradition, CBS will broadcast The 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors.
Mrs. Obama delivered the keynote address at the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) convention at the Hilton Hotel in Midtown.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton let her hair down about President Barack Obama during a reunion dinner with college classmates last year, according to a new book.
The Smoking Gun website said Monday that it obtained hundreds of pages of secret court filings and FBI memos providing new details about Sharpton's relationship with the feds.
Kanye West's campaign to get fiancee Kim Kardashian on the cover of Vogue magazine has finally paid off.
A New Jersey crossing guard was hit by a car and killed while helping two kids cross the street in Woodland Park.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A 14-alarm fire in Belleville, New Jersey, burned for hours Sunday, taking out an entire block. Smoke can still be seen coming from the building Tuesday.
Police are looking for three suspects who they say ran away after a man was stabbed to death in New York City's Times Square on Monday night.
An Upstate New York woman says she paid $3,300 for a car she never received. When she refused to pay for a car she said she didn't have, she says her credit started taking a hit.
Police are looking for three suspects who they say ran away after a man was stabbed to death in New York City's Times Square on Monday night.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Synagogues, homes and a car in Queens were all targeted with antisemitic graffiti overnight.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
A New Jersey crossing guard was hit by a car and killed while helping two kids cross the street in Woodland Park.
A 14-alarm fire in Belleville, New Jersey, burned for hours Sunday, taking out an entire block. Smoke can still be seen coming from the building Tuesday.
Sunday's 14-alarm fire in Belleville, New Jersey, took out an entire block. Several dozen fire departments were needed to put out the blaze.
The NTSB on Monday interviewed the flight crew from the United Airlines plane that struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike before landing safely at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Several people were arrested Saturday night when a large crowd gathered outside a Brooklyn hospital after ICE agents detained a man, according to the NYPD.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
The 2026 Met Gala's theme, "Costume Art," aims to make the connection between fashion and art.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Aaron Judge put the Yankees ahead in the first inning with his major league-leading 14th home run as part of a four-RBI night, and they went on to rout the Orioles 12-1 on Monday for a four-game sweep.
Carson Benge homered leading off the sixth inning for the Mets' first hit against Tomoyuki Sugano, and they went on to beat the skidding Rockies 4-2 on Monday.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
John Sterling, the longtime play-by-play announcer of the New York Yankees, died at the age of 87, according to sports radio WFAN.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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.
The morning commute is snarled with hour and a half delays on the George Washington Bridge on Tuesday.
Samantha Schwartz is a young girl from Carle Place, Long Island, who is making her Broadway debut in "Beaches." CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards named the Empire State Building the 4th top attraction in the world.
CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler has the lights from fashion's biggest night as stars went all out for the Costume Art theme for the Met Gala.
The Long Island Rail Road, MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers will resume contract negotiation talks to avoid a strike.
