Pope Francis says homosexuality "is not a crime," but gay sex is "a sin"
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
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House passes Respect for Marriage Act
The law requires all states to recognize same-sex marriages, as well as interracial unions.
Senate passes landmark Respect for Marriage Act in bipartisan vote
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
#TogetherInPride: Looking Back On 10 Years Since New York Legalized Same-Sex Marriage
Ten years ago, New York became the sixth and largest state to legalize same-sex marriage.
Catholic Church Again Says It Cannot Give A Blessing To Same Sex Marriage, LGBTQ Advocate Says 'They're Just Out Of Step'
The Vatican sent a clear, but still controversial, message to the world Monday.
Pope Francis Endorses Same-Sex Civil Unions: 'Homosexual People Have The Right To Be In A Family'
The pontiff is quoted as saying, "Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. They are children of God."
Catholic School Counselor May Lose Job Over Her Same-Sex Marriage
An Indiana catholic school guidance counselor may lose her job of 15 years after officials learned she was married to another woman.
Man Claims Florist Refused To Serve His Same-Sex Wedding
A same-sex couple in Indiana is claiming that a local florist refused to serve them and their upcoming wedding.
Supreme Court Sides With Baker In Same-Sex Wedding Cake Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.
New York City's Top 15 News Stories Of 2015
Check out our picks for the biggest news stories to hit the New York metropolitan area in 2015.
Farm Owners Appeal $13,000 Fine For Denying Lesbian Wedding
Melissa and Jennie McCarthy, who now live in NYC, filed a complaint with the Human Rights Division against Liberty Ridge Farm in 2012, after being denied to wed there.
Texas Govenor Accosted At JFK Airport Over Gay-Marriage Stance
Abbott spokesman Matt Hirsch told the Austin American-Statesman that the unidentified 32-year-old man first shook the governor's hand Tuesday night before loudly telling him to "go to hell."
Revelers Celebrate Supreme Court Ruling At Gay Pride March
The Pride March starts at noon at 36th Street and Fifth Avenue and winds its way through Midtown to Greenwich Village.
Divorce Lawyer Says Uptick In Business To Follow Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
John Patti said for states new to same-sex marriage unions, it will take about 10 years before divorce lawyers will start seeing extra business.
Queens Community Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling On Same-Sex Marriage
The group cut a symbolic wedding cake as a way to celebrate something that so many in the community had fought for, for so long.
Crowds Celebrate Same-Sex Marriage Ruling At Historic Stonewall Inn
Crowds continue to celebrate at the Stonewall Inn following the Supreme Court's landmark decision that declares same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.
Obama: Supreme Court Ruling On Same-Sex Marriage Is 'A Victory For America'
The Supreme Court has declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.
'Equality For All!': Sports World Reacts To Gay Marriage Ruling
The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling in favor of marriage equality on Friday. Meanwhile, three of America's four major pro leagues have yet to employ an openly gay athlete on a regular-season roster.
NYC Irish Organizations Applaud Legalization Of Gay Marriage In Ireland
Brendan Fay, founder of the St. Pat's For All parade in Queens, said the vote also sends a message to the city's larger Fifth Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade.
CBS News/New York Times Poll: Most Americans Think Economy Is In Bad Shape
More than 50 percent of Americans said the economy is in poor shape in a new CBS News/New York Times poll released Tuesday.
Openly Gay Local Hoteliers Hit With Boycott For Hosting Sen. Ted Cruz
An openly gay New York City hotelier came under fire Monday for hosting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who opposes gay marriage.
Rally Held In Times Square Calling For Same-Sex Marriage Rights Nationwide
Advocates rallied in Times Square Monday night in hopes of seeing same-sex marriage legalized nationwide, a day before the issue comes before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Supreme Court To Decide Historic Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Setting the stage for a potentially historic ruling, the Supreme Court announced Friday it will decide whether same-sex couples have a right to marry everywhere in America under the Constitution.
ACLU Maps Out N.J. Same-Sex Marriages
Nearly 4,000 marriage licenses have been issued to same-sex couples in New Jersey since the state Supreme Court cleared the way for gay marriages one year ago.
Gov. Christie Says States Should Decide On Same-Sex Marriage
Gov. Chris Christie says it shouldn't be up to the Supreme Court to decide whether states allow same-sex marriage.
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Zach Wilson improves, but Jets unravel late in tight loss to Chiefs
New York battled back from an early 17-point hole only to go down 23-20 to the defending champions.
Liberty top Sun in Game 4, finally get back to WNBA Finals
Breanna Stewart scored 27 points in New York's 87-84 win in Game 4. Showdown with Las Vegas begins next Sunday.
Mets say goodbye to Buck Showalter with lopsided loss to Phillies
A season of great promise for the Amazins ended with a 74-87 record after Sunday's 9-1 defeat.
Yankees' brutally disappointing season ends with loss to Royals
With their 5-2 defeat on Sunday, the Bombers finished the season 82-80.
Police: 5 shot outside lounge in Jersey City
Investigators said a 20-year-old woman was found shot several times along Culver Avenue on Sunday morning.
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Liberty top Sun in Game 4, finally get back to WNBA Finals
Breanna Stewart scored 27 points in New York's 87-84 win in Game 4. Showdown with Las Vegas begins next Sunday.
Amber Alert issued for 9-year-old girl in upstate New York
Charlotte Sena disappeared Saturday evening in Moreau Lake State Park, about 190 miles north of New York City.
The Point: Brooklyn borough president says city was unprepared for flooding
Brooklyn Borough Pres. Antonio Reynoso said they city was underprepared for Friday's major rain storm, which caused severe flooding, especially in his borough.
Nearly 2,000 compete in 2023 New York City Triathlon
The triathlon was officially a duathlon because organizers canceled the swimming portion after Friday's deluge led to safety concerns.
Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Jones Beach
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
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First Alert Forecast: Warm and sunny
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
Gov. Ned Lamont touts New Connecticut gun laws that take effect Sunday
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
First Alert Forecast: Lingering showers, but no flooding expected
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert for heavy rain, flood risks
We're on Red Alert today for rain, which could be heavy at times, and the likelihood of scattered flooding/flash flooding.
Red Alert: Storm threatens flood watch across entire Tri-State Area
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
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Police: 5 shot outside lounge in Jersey City
Investigators said a 20-year-old woman was found shot several times along Culver Avenue on Sunday morning.
2 killed in house fire in Union, New Jersey
Fire department officials said the blaze started just before 6 a.m. on Grandview Avenue.
The Point: Brooklyn borough president says city was unprepared for flooding
Brooklyn Borough Pres. Antonio Reynoso said they city was underprepared for Friday's major rain storm, which caused severe flooding, especially in his borough.
First Alert Forecast: Warm and sunny
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
Gas prices in New Jersey set to rise about 2% starting Sunday
Officials said the increase is needed because gas consumption fell below state projections.
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Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Jones Beach
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
First Alert Forecast: Warm and sunny
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
First Alert Forecast: Lingering showers, but no flooding expected
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
Long Island flooding doesn't rise to state of emergency, Nassau exec says
Flooding on Long Island wasn't widespread on Friday, but people in some low-lying areas were impacted.
Red Alert: Storm threatens flood watch across entire Tri-State Area
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
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NY governor calls last-minute disaster assistance "unconscionable"
"It's tone-deaf to what states like New York and many others are going through," said Hochul on "Face the Nation" Sunday morning.
The Point: Brooklyn borough president says city was unprepared for flooding
Brooklyn Borough Pres. Antonio Reynoso said they city was underprepared for Friday's major rain storm, which caused severe flooding, especially in his borough.
Jimmy Carter celebrates 99th birthday
Celebrating the longest-lived U.S. president this way was inconceivable not long ago.
Gov. Ned Lamont touts New Connecticut gun laws that take effect Sunday
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm ahead of funding bill vote
In a statement, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."
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DEA: New York City is hub for drug cartels & fentanyl distribution
The DEA estimates they seized about 1 million lethal doses of fentanyl worth about $1.5 million in a recent drug bust in the Bronx.
Some New Jersey hospitals reinstate mask mandate
Some hospitals in New Jersey are reinstating a mask mandate as COVID cases rise.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
NYPD swears in Dr. Lynn O'Connor, first Black female police surgeon
O'Connor, the chief of colorectal surgery at Mercy Hospital on Long Island and a mother of one, comes from a law enforcement family and says service is in her blood.
Free COVID tests available again ahead of expected fall and winter surge
Starting Monday, anyone can go to COVIDtests.gov to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household.
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"Taylor Swift Effect" boosts ticket sales for Chiefs-Jets game
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Jersey City movie theater closed due to rat infestation
City officials said they closed the movie theater at the Newport Centre mall after rats were reportedly spotted getting in through several openings.
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Zach Wilson improves, but Jets unravel late in tight loss to Chiefs
New York battled back from an early 17-point hole only to go down 23-20 to the defending champions.
Liberty top Sun in Game 4, finally get back to WNBA Finals
Breanna Stewart scored 27 points in New York's 87-84 win in Game 4. Showdown with Las Vegas begins next Sunday.
Mets say goodbye to Buck Showalter with lopsided loss to Phillies
A season of great promise for the Amazins ended with a 74-87 record after Sunday's 9-1 defeat.
Yankees' brutally disappointing season ends with loss to Royals
With their 5-2 defeat on Sunday, the Bombers finished the season 82-80.
Showalter says he will not return as Mets manager in 2024
His departure clears the way for David Stearns, the presumptive new president of baseball operations, to pick a new manager.
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Riverdale dentists' office floods for second time this month
The dentists believe New York City isn't taking the time to properly investigate their recent recurring flood problem.
Inwood alternative high school adapts to asylum seeking students
Teens seeking asylum have found a new home environment at the High School for Excellence and Innovation.
School librarian shortage hitting New York City
Studies show students tend to perform better academically with a certified librarian in school.
New York City's first sustainable playground designed by kids opens
Twenty sustainable playgrounds will be built across the five boroughs by 2027, each unique to its neighborhood.
Ms. Lonnie following in the footsteps of South Bronx legend Ms. Fox to help the community
Residents say Ms. Lonnie is following in the footsteps of Ms. Fox, a legendary Bronx native who worked her whole life to better the community.
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Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
Inside the Gilgo Beach murders investigation
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
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First Alert Weather: Expect to see the sun for the next few days
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for a beautiful day on Monday, with a high of 77.
Farmingdale High School band makes music again
Freshmen members of the band recently gathered to play for the first time since the deadly bus crash killed two teachers in upstate New York. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Family of missing 9-year-old upstate asks for help from the public
New York State Police searched the park for hours on Sunday after the Charlotte Sena went missing on Saturday night. They now believe she may have been abducted. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Donald Trump's civil fraud trial set to begin Monday
Sources say the former president is expected to be in attendance in Lower Manhattan. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
First Alert Weather: Another beautiful day on Monday
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock says we'll see sunny skies with a high in the mid to upper 70s.
