Supreme Court says Congress can deny disability to Puerto Rico residents
The court ruled 8-1, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor as the lone dissenter.
The court ruled 8-1, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor as the lone dissenter.
As is typical, the justices did not say anything in rejecting the case, and it was one of more than 100 turned away.
The Senate voted 53-47 to confirm Jackson to the high court, with three Republicans joining all 50 Democrats to approve her nomination.
The newest member of the highest court in the country holds special meaning for young Black girls.
Despite the Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocking on advancing her nomination, Jackson is likely to be confirmed with three Republican senators having pledged support.
The Supreme Court justice was admitted with an infection on March 18 after experiencing "flu-like symptoms."
Republicans pushed a line of questioning about some of her past sentences in child pornography cases.
"If I am confirmed, I commit to you that I will work productively to support and defend the Constitution and the grand experiment of American democracy," Jackson said.
Thomas, 73, has been at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., since Friday, the court said in a statement.
Seventy percent of judges appointed by President Biden so far are people of color. Most are women.
If confirmed, she will be the first Black woman to serve on the highest court.
President Biden has made his selection to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the high court and is likely to announce her nomination Friday.
Breyer has been a pragmatic force on a court that has grown increasingly conservative in recent years, trying to forge majorities with more moderate justices right and left of center.
The White House hopes employers choose to impose the mandate on their own or that local governments take it up.
As is typical in such appeals, the court did not explain its order, although it has similarly refused to get in the way of vaccine mandates elsewhere.
Wednesday morning, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments of a case that could overturn the landmark abortion case.
Some are calling this the most significant abortion case since Roe vs. Wade.
Groups representing landlords and tenants say the state should be doing more to allocate the $2.3 billion in rent relief money given to the state by the federal government.
Justices ruled in favor of landlords and overturned a provision that helped renters who suffered financial hardships during the pandemic.
The high court ruled unanimously in favor of the student-athletes in finding the NCAA violated federal antitrust laws with its restrictions on academic-related benefits.
It's been more than a decade since the justices have ruled on a significant case concerning gun rights. A decision by the court could expand the scope of the Second Amendment.
House Democrats, including members of New York's delegation, introduced a bill to add justices to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Cuomo imposed capacity limits on houses of worship in red and orange zones as a way to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
In a rare weekend session, Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly to advance Barrett's nomination.
The decision clears the way for a full Senate vote in the week before the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Sources say Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD are helping New York City-area schools develop plans to deal with protests after officers made arrests at Columbia University and City College this week.
An NYPD officer fired his gun inside Hamilton Hall during Tuesday night's operation at Columbia University, the Manhattan district attorney's office confirms.
At least one person was killed and another was injured in a house explosion in New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick protesters began taking down their encampment just after 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Sources say Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD are helping New York City-area schools develop plans to deal with protests after officers made arrests at Columbia University and City College this week.
An NYPD officer fired his gun inside Hamilton Hall during Tuesday night's operation at Columbia University, the Manhattan district attorney's office confirms.
The Amalgamated Housing Cooperative in the Bronx owes thousands of dollars in refunds to dozens of former tenants, the CBS New York Investigates Team has learned.
In light of budget cuts to New York City's public library systems, a Park Slope man decided to launch a fundraiser to support the Brooklyn Public Library.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut is closed in both directions after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
Temperatures will be off to the races on Sunday, but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
At least one person was killed and another was injured in a house explosion in New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick protesters began taking down their encampment just after 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was remembered as "a true hero to the people of New Jersey" at his funeral Thursday in Newark.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Isis Navarro Reyes, of New York, allegedly posted TikTok videos marketing weight loss drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
The suspect in a Long Island car crash that killed one man and three children in August 2023 has agreed to a plea deal.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
To counter congestion pricing, a 10% discount has been approved for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was remembered as "a true hero to the people of New Jersey" at his funeral Thursday in Newark.
NYU has issued threats of suspension, but a pro-Palestinian encampment remains in place.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Keith Davidson, a Los Angeles-based lawyer, told jurors about how he represented Stormy Daniels in talks with Michael Cohen.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Actor Lillo Brancato says problems with drugs led to him going from Hollywood up and comer to behind bars.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are asking a New York court to throw out portions of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against the rapper and media mogul.
Ryan Mountcastle and Jorge Mateo each homered and drove in two runs to lift Baltimore to a series-deciding victory over the Yankees.
Francisco Lindor delivered a pair of two-run doubles off the bench, including the game-winner, in the Mets' walk-off win against the Cubs at Citi Field.
Shota Imanaga continued the historic start to his big league career, throwing seven innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 win over the New York Mets.
Luis Gil outdueled Corbin Burnes, Oswaldo Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the New York Yankees topped the Baltimore Orioles 2-0.
Tyrese Maxey saved Philadelphia from elimination with seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation, finished with 46 and led the 76ers to a 112-106 overtime victory over the New York Knicks in Game 5 of their first-round series.
In light of budget cuts to New York City's public library systems, a Park Slope man decided to launch a fundraiser to support the Brooklyn Public Library.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan spoke with 90-year-old Sylvia Hack about her decades of service to her neighborhood.
Three middle school girls are co-champions after winning the Under 14 division at the National Girls Chess Championship.
For years, the waters of the Bronx River have been used as a wasteland for people who might not understand its importance.
Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
A man accused of brutally assaulting an MTA worker may not stand trial. Attorneys are now waiting for his mental health to be evaluated, but as CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports, transit workers are angry and demanding justice.
Police are investigating the stabbing death of a 17-year-old girl in the Bronx. It happened Thursday afternoon on Boynton Avenue in the Soundview section. The teen was stabbed in the chest and rushed to a local hospital, where she died. Police say three teenagers are in custody for questioning.
New York City's Open Streets program transforms pavement into car-free spaces, where neighbors can come together. One spot in Queens hosts everything from chess tournaments to dance classes -- and now, free English language practice. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
An NYPD officer fired his gun inside Hamilton Hall during Tuesday night's operation at Columbia University, the Manhattan district attorney's office confirms.
A single-engine plane made an emergency landing on a beach Wednesday evening, and a Long Island woman caught the whole thing on camera. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the story.