Utah Senator Orrin Hatch To Retire, Opening Door For Possible Romney Run
Romney was a vocal critic of Trump's during the 2016 election and could be a potential thorn in the president's side in the Senate.
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Joe Biden Urges One-Time Rival Mitt Romney To Consider Senate Run In Utah
Biden made the recommendation to Romney on Friday evening at the Utah resort where Romney was hosting an annual invitation-only business and politics summit.
Mitt Romney's Family Attempting To Buy Small Stake In Yankees
The family of former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is bidding to buy a small stake in the New York Yankees.
Trump Focuses On Transition As Votes Are Recounted In Wisconsin
As he works to fill out his cabinet, his lawyers are working to stop recounts in three states that helped him win the election.
Trump Dines With Romney In Manhattan As Transition Continues
The president-elect ended a productive Tuesday with a late dinner with former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, who is on the shortlist for the nation's chief diplomat.
Trump Taps Price To Lead HHS; Dan Quayle Goes Barely Noticed At Trump Tower
A six-term congressman and orthopedic surgeon, Georgia Rep. Tom Price has been a leading critic of President Barack Obama's health care law.
Trump Aide Notes Opposition To Romney In Cabinet
A top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump has gone on Twitter to note opposition among some of his supporters to selection of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney as secretary of state.
Trump Meets With Mitt Romney As He Works To Fill Cabinet Positions
After meeting for an hour and 15 minutes, Trump shouted to reporters, "It went great!"
Romney: Trump Setting Dangerous Example By Promoting 'Trickle-Down Racism'
Donald Trump can be an effective president, and he's going to win with you or without you, Republican Chairman Reince Priebus told several hundred of the party's top donors and strategists Saturday.
War Of Words Continues Between Donald Trump, Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney is telling Republican voters that Donald Trump is a "phony'' who must be defeated to avoid profoundly negative consequences for the party and the country.
Donald Trump Releases Attack Video Against Mitt Romney
Donald Trump is going after Mitt Romney once again after the former Republican presidential nominee announced plans to speak on the "state of the 2016 presidential race" Thursday in Utah.
War Of Words Continues Between Trump, Romney Over Tax Returns
The war of words between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Mitt Romney continued Thursday, a day after Romney said he thinks there's a "bombshell'' in Trump's tax returns.
Donald Trump: Mitt Romney Is 'A Fool,' 'Playing Tough Guy'
Donald Trump is firing back at Mitt Romney after the former Republican presidential nominee said there could be a "bombshell" revelation in Trump's tax returns.
First Promos For Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" Air
In a little over a month, Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" will premiere on CBS.
2012 GOP Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney Will Not Run For President In 2016
After a three-week flirtation with another run for president, Mitt Romney said definitively on Friday that he will not seek the White House in 2016.
Romney: Christie Is 'A Man Who Knows What To Do'
Former Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney drew a sharp contrast between New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and President Barack Obama at a fundraiser Wednesday night in honor of Christie's 52nd birthday.
Homeland Security To Cut NYPD Bomb Detection Funding After Obama Says NYC Nuclear Blast Bigger Concern Than Russia
Less than 24 hours after President Obama said he's more concerned about the prospect of a nuclear weapon exploding in NYC than Russia's recent actions, Homeland Security officials announced plans to cut the NYPD's bomb detection funding by 50 percent.
Giuliani, Cheney, Romney Spotted In Jets' Locker Room After Win
The GOP power trio attended the game presumably as guests of team owner Woody Johnson, a well-known backer of the Republican Party.
Book Claims Gov. Christie Not Selected As Romney's Running Mate Due To 'Potential Landmines'
N.J. Governor Chris Christie doesn't seem too concerned about the way he is depicted in a new book about last year's presidential election, WCBS 880's Peter Haskell reports.
Christie On 'CBS Sunday Morning:' 'What I Am Is A Fighter'
In a wide-ranging interview on "CBS Sunday Morning," New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie characterized himself as a "fighter," who is "willing to mix it up to defend his or her point of view."
Shock On Long Island After Political Intern's Photo Blackmail Arrest
Neighbors on Long Island were shocked Wednesday at the arrest of a high-profile Republican Party campaign intern, in a disturbing nude photo blackmail scheme.
Fact Check Wednesday: The State Of The Union
"We did a lot of fact checking, but actually we wound up writing about very little," factcheck.org's Eugene Kieley told WCBS 880's Wayne Cabot.
2012: A Big Year For New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
From public squabbles with detractors to kudos after Superstorm Sandy, what a year 2012 has been for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
Opinion: Republicans Finally Admitting To Voter Suppression Efforts
It is not news when Republicans try to block access to the ballot box for poor, minority and elderly voters. What is unusual is that Republicans are admitting it.
Report: Romney Won At Least 50 Percent Of Vote In 2 Manhattan Precincts
While President Barack Obama won Manhattan handily earlier this month, a published report late last week said Republican Mitt Romney won at least 50 percent of the vote in a couple of precincts – notably the one that includes Trump Tower.
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NYPD: Suspect shot after officer struck by SUV in Brooklyn
According to NYPD, officers chased down three vehicles while responding to a report of shots fired in Williamsburg.
Brooklyn suspect attacked man on stoop, stole $6,000, police say
A 44-year-old man was sitting on a stoop when a suspect approached and pushed him to the ground, according to police.
Crowds expected at Jones Beach for Bethpage Air Show, if weather holds off
The air show will be at full capacity, with as many as 300,000 people in attendance.
Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Teen charged with threatening shooting at Long Island high school
Investigators say a 16-year-old student posted a message on Instagram saying, "Bellport mass shooting (tomorrow)?"
CBS2's John Dias flies along with U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Reporter chronicles what it's like to fly in an F-18F Super Hornet with one of the best pilots on Earth.
Rain doesn't stop Memorial Day revelers from going to Coney Island
Businesses along the boardwalk spent Friday prepping for the first holiday since the pandemic began without restrictions.
At NRA forum, Trump mocks GOP leaders who didn't attend
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. John Cornyn and other politicians and musicians decided not to go to the NRA event after the mass shooting in Uvalde on Tuesday.
Guide to Fleet Week 2022 in New York City
Fleet Week is coming back to New York City in a big way this week.
May is cystic fibrosis awareness month
You may have heard of cystic fibrosis, but many people don't understand what it really is.
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NYPD: Suspect shot after officer struck by SUV in Brooklyn
According to NYPD, officers chased down three vehicles while responding to a report of shots fired in Williamsburg.
Brooklyn suspect attacked man on stoop, stole $6,000, police say
A 44-year-old man was sitting on a stoop when a suspect approached and pushed him to the ground, according to police.
Crowds expected at Jones Beach for Bethpage Air Show, if weather holds off
The air show will be at full capacity, with as many as 300,000 people in attendance.
CBS2's John Dias flies along with U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Reporter chronicles what it's like to fly in an F-18F Super Hornet with one of the best pilots on Earth.
Rain doesn't stop Memorial Day revelers from going to Coney Island
Businesses along the boardwalk spent Friday prepping for the first holiday since the pandemic began without restrictions.
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Sandy Hook families speak out about warning signs after Texas shooting
From early reports, Sandy Hook Promise says the Uvalde shooter appeared to exhibit many of the warning signs.
AAA: Busy summer travel season, despite soaring gas prices
Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, and despite COVID-19 concerns, millions of people are expected to travel. But, it's not going to be cheap.
Dems, GOP trying to work together to quell spike in mass shootings
The attitude between the political parties is often one of mutual contempt. So how do they pivot to compromise?
Sandy Hook parents struggling with Uvalde, Texas school shooting
Another elementary school tragedy is bringing back raw and painful emotions for families in Connecticut.
Connecticut families can apply for child tax rebate as of June 1
The maximum rebate is $250 for up to three children.
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Despite seasonal hiring challenges, business owners have high hopes on the Jersey Shore
Last year, shore towns were struggling to find seasonal employees and that impacted some of their bottom lines because they had to shorten their days.
Investigation: No link between brain tumors and Colonia High School
The finding flies in the face of dozens of people who claim they got tumors after attending the school.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
"Enough is enough": Students walk out of classes to demand action on gun violence
Some shared their outrage and disgust that after so many school shootings, no meaningful changes have been made.
Actor Ray Liotta, star of "Goodfellas" and more, dies at 67
His publicist says Liotta died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic.
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Crowds expected at Jones Beach for Bethpage Air Show, if weather holds off
The air show will be at full capacity, with as many as 300,000 people in attendance.
300,000 expected to attend this weekend's Bethpage Air Show
Up to 300,000 spectators expected on Saturday and Sunday for a spectacle unlike any other.
Teen charged with threatening shooting at Long Island high school
Investigators say a 16-year-old student posted a message on Instagram saying, "Bellport mass shooting (tomorrow)?"
Doctors remove basketball-sized tumor growing on Long Island man's liver
Margarito Banos went to the hospital with what he thought was an upset stomach. Instead, doctors found a rare, cancerous liver tumor.
All-out effort to hire seasonal workers amid "severe shortage" of lifeguards, and more
Some beaches and pools in the Tri-State Area may have to scale back hours if they can't get enough seasonal workers.
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At NRA forum, Trump mocks GOP leaders who didn't attend
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. John Cornyn and other politicians and musicians decided not to go to the NRA event after the mass shooting in Uvalde on Tuesday.
Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against NY AG investigation
The ruling came a day after a New York appeals court ruled Trump must answer questions under oath in New York Attorney General Letitia James' investigation.
Officials: 41 indicted in NYC shoplifting crackdown
Members of the ring reportedly resold the stolen goods on eBay, prompting the mayor to lash out, again, at social media.
Trump ordered to testify under oath in NY AG investigation
The attorney general says her investigation has uncovered evidence Trump's company, the Trump Organization, used "fraudulent or misleading" valuations of assets.
"Absentee homeowners" accused of using NYC program to get tax breaks
A Department of Investigation report uncovered at least 15 homeowners violating the primary residence requirement
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May is cystic fibrosis awareness month
You may have heard of cystic fibrosis, but many people don't understand what it really is.
Officials: 1 dead, 8 hospitalized in Legionnaires' cluster in the Bronx
Nineteen people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease in the Highbridge neighborhood since May 3, officials said.
New "CONNECT" mental health program coming to New York City
The treatment model is part of the city's plan to address the growing crisis and expand resources to all New Yorkers.
Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
NYC health dept. says monkeypox case is presumptive positive
The case has been identified as positive for Orthopoxvirus, which is the family of viruses monkeypox belongs to.
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Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Actor Ray Liotta, star of "Goodfellas" and more, dies at 67
His publicist says Liotta died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announce first tour in 6 years
Bruce Springsteen has announced that he and the E Street Band will start an international tour next year.
Meet the Nominees: Camille A. Brown
She earned two nominations for the play "for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf."
Meet the Nominees: Jesse Williams
The former "Grey's Anatomy" star earned a Tony nod for his Broadway debut in the revival of the play "Take Me Out."
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Pete Alonso homers, drives in 4, Mets hold off Phillies
"Polar Bear" takes over MLB RBI lead as the Amazins beat back Philadelphia 8-6 on Friday.
Yankees' stellar run of pitching continues, Taillon baffles Rays
Gleyber Torres, Matt Carpenter hit homers in the fourth inning and the Bombers went on to a 2-0 victory on Friday
Doug Heir, champion of Paralympics, making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir is the most decorated Olympian in history with 336 gold medals in the Paralympic games. He's been featured on a Wheaties box and became an international celebrity.
Yankees, Rays use social media to spread gun violence facts
The move was made in response to recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo.
Hurricanes stifle Rangers, grab 3-2 series lead
Vincent Trocheck buried a short-handed goal, Teuvo Teravainen scored on the power-play in Carolina's 3-1 win Thursday.
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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.
The Best Goodie Bag: A Valley Stream 'cakery' where everyone is family
Multiple generations are working side-by-side to pursue a dream they didn't know they had.
At Di Palo's in Little Italy, fresh mozzarella is the family legacy
"When you can say you've kept a customer, a loyal customer, for 60, 70, 80 years, through the generations, then you know that you've had a successful business," co-owner Lou Di Palo told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Family tradition is tightly woven at Mendel Goldberg Fabrics on the Lower East Side
"I walk in here every day, and I feel the legacy of my family," fourth-generation owner Alice Goldberg told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Buffalo shooting: 10 killed, 3 injured at supermarket
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
2022 Met Gala Red Carpet
This year's theme is Gilded Glamour, and the stars are dripping in opulence.
2022 Mets home opener
The Mets unveiled the long-awaited Tom Seaver statue before their sold-out home opener at Citi Field on April 15, 2022.
23 injured in subway shooting, smoke bomb attack
Nearly two dozen people were injured in a shooting and smoke bomb attack aboard a Brooklyn subway Tuesday.
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First Alert Weather: CBS2's 5/28 Saturday morning update
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
NYPD officers open fire on SUV driver after officer struck
Officers chased down three vehicles while responding to a report of shots fired in Williamsburg, according to NYPD.
Suspect attacked man on stoop, stole $6,000, police say
A 44-year-old man was sitting on a stoop in Dyker Heights when a suspect approached and pushed him to the ground, according to police.
Texas governor "livid" that police waited to engage school shooter
There is growing outrage as police reveal more details about their response during the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Big crowds expected for Bethpage Air Show
The air show will be at full capacity, with as many as 300,000 people in attendance.
