Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces she won't run for Senate in 2024
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 89, has served in the U.S. Senate for three decades.
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Booker sees "pathway forward" on police reform after Tyre Nichols' death
"There is a pathway forward, and I'm going to be tireless and not stop until we do significant things to make Americans safer," the Democratic senator said on "Face the Nation."
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill in sprint to avert government shutdown
The bill provides an additional $45 billion in emergency assistance for Ukraine in its continued fight against Russia.
Biden signs short-term funding bill, averting government shutdown
The short-term funding bill will fund the government through Dec. 23, giving Congress additional time to finish crafting a massive longer-term spending package.
Schumer reelected Senate leader after Democrats expand majority
Sen. Chuck Schumer has been elected for another term as Democratic leader in the Senate.
House approves bill to prevent rail workers strike in bipartisan vote
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
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.
GOP uses crime against Democrats in battleground Senate races
In the two battleground races, Republicans are trying to tie Democrats to high levels of crime in cities like Milwaukee and Philadelphia.
Senate passes burn pit legislation to aid veterans
Watching the vote from the Senate gallery, comedian and vocal advocate of the bill Jon Stewart grew teary-eyed.
Senate passes most significant gun control legislation in decades
Fifteen Republicans joined Democrats to pass the bipartisan-negotiated bill.
Ex-Sandy Hook congressman begs for gun laws after Texas school shooting
"I am here on this floor to beg — to literally get down on my hands and knees and beg my colleagues," he said. "Find a path forward here."
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson defends record in second day of confirmation hearings
Republicans pushed a line of questioning about some of her past sentences in child pornography cases.
Senate passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent starting in 2023
"The good news is if we can get this passed, we don't have to do this stupidity anymore," Senator Marco Rubio said on the Senate floor.
Senators Debate Gun Control At Judiciary Committee Hearing
A Senate hearing on gun violence on Tuesday highlighted the significant disagreements between Democrats and Republicans on the best ways to prevent mass shootings and reduce firearm deaths.
New Jersey Senate Hopeful Lonegan Releases Tax Returns
The U.S. Senate candidate and his wife earned $1 million over three years.
Steve Lonegan Campaign Deletes Racially Charged Tweet About Cory Booker
The tweet showed a map labeling Newark as "West Africa," "Guyana," among other places.
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2 dead, 9 missing after explosion at RM Palmer Candy factory
CBS News Philadelphia was told about 5 p.m. Friday there was at least one explosion followed by a massive fire that sent thick smoke rising from the building.
Powder, threat sent to Manhattan DA amid Trump investigation
The building where the letter was found wasn't evacuated and business mostly went on as usual.
Creighton ends Princeton's March Madness run with 86-75 win
Princeton was hoping to become the first Ivy League champion to make the Elite Eight since 1979.
Fashion designer Katie Gallagher's death ruled a homicide
Investigators are trying to determine if she was slipped a toxic cocktail of drugs in order to steal from her.
Princeton students cheer on basketball team at watch party
The Princeton Tigers were trying to continue their Cinderella run in the NCAA Tournament as they took on Creighton.
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Powder, threat sent to Manhattan DA amid Trump investigation
The building where the letter was found wasn't evacuated and business mostly went on as usual.
Fashion designer Katie Gallagher's death ruled a homicide
Investigators are trying to determine if she was slipped a toxic cocktail of drugs in order to steal from her.
7 injured in East New York row house fire
Video shows a firefighter on a tower ladder guiding a person to safety through a window.
Raging Chinatown fire injures 10, including 8 firefighters
People in the area said they heard loud popping noises and saw people running out of a store on the ground floor.
Hearings to be held on Cross Bronx Expressway makeover
Mayor Eric Adams wants to reconnect communities cut off by the roadway and improve living conditions for residents.
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Conn. aims to strengthen teacher recruiting, retention
Gov. Ned Lamont hopes these changes will create a strong and diverse educator workforce in the state.
First homicide in more than a decade rocks Wilton, Conn.
Prosecutors say Sebastian Andrews, 31, brutally attacked Ari Ukachukwu, 39, with a knife on Tuesday morning.
Child welfare agencies paid visit to families of kids killed in Hutch crash
Two sisters and two brothers killed in the Sunday wreck had recently moved from New York City to Connecticut.
Weather experts on what to expect this spring and summer
How warm are we talking? Summer warmth? We spoke with two scientists: Brian Colle of Stony Brook University and Andrew Kruczkiewicz of Columbia University.
5 young people killed in crash on Hutchinson River Parkway
Westchester County Police say four of the victims were male and one was female. They range in age from 8 to 17.
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Creighton ends Princeton's March Madness run with 86-75 win
Princeton was hoping to become the first Ivy League champion to make the Elite Eight since 1979.
Princeton students cheer on basketball team at watch party
The Princeton Tigers were trying to continue their Cinderella run in the NCAA Tournament as they took on Creighton.
Paramus jewelry store burglary caught on camera
Police say they've seen an uptick in jewelry thefts across Paramus this month.
2 charged after 5 women overdosed outside New Jersey mall
One of the women died days later. Police believe they ingested cocaine laced with fentanyl.
N.J. high school creates documentary about COVID pandemic
The new documentary, called "The Healing," shows how they turned their trauma into triumph.
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17-year-old accused of assaulting 2 LIRR conductors
Both conductors were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Man wanted for allegedly striking officer with vehicle on LI
Four police cruisers were also damaged.
America's first "test tube" twins celebrate 40th birthday
America's first test tube twins -- Heather and Todd Tilton -- were born at North Shore University Hospital.
LI high school quarterback finishes chemo for lymphoma
Even while undergoing chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Brandt Morgan worked on returning to football.
LI's new Blue Alert system looks to catch suspects accused of killing officers
The system is meant to help catch suspects accused of killing or seriously injuring law enforcement officers.
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Powder, threat sent to Manhattan DA amid Trump investigation
The building where the letter was found wasn't evacuated and business mostly went on as usual.
Former fed. prosecutor: Trump indictment could go either way
For more analysis on the case, watch "The Point with Marcia Kramer" at 11:30 a.m. Sunday on CBS2.
Adams calls on state to expand tax credits for middle & low-income New Yorkers
The Supplemental Child Tax Credit applies to certain middle and low-income New Yorkers.
Biden and Trudeau vow cooperation on trade, security after talks in Canada
The two leaders underscored the strong relationship between Canada and the United States in remarks before Parliament and at a press conference.
Rep. Stacey Plaskett defends Manhattan D.A.'s investigation of Trump
The top Democrat on the "weaponization of government" select subcommittee is accusing Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of trying to intimidate Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg.
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LI high school quarterback finishes chemo for lymphoma
Even while undergoing chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Brandt Morgan worked on returning to football.
Over 80 sickened in suspected norovirus outbreak at LI school
The county health commissioner says last Friday, more than 80 students called out sick.
CDC: 1 in 36 children now identified with autism spectrum disorder
Federal health officials say some children didn't get early intervention and treatment because of COVID. The new report also shows autism numbers are up.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
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Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
Performers rave about "Bob Fosse's Dancin'" on Broadway
Revival has the signature moves you expect, but also the razzle-dazzle sets and costumes, singing and more.
"Bad Cinderella" cast offers heartfelt message for composer
Andrew Lloyd Webber announced he'd miss opening night of "Bad Cinderella" because his son is critically ill.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
Amadeus credits his music success to joining Bronx church band at 10
Amadeus was 10 when he cut his musical teeth at Cathedral of Greater Faith. You may not recognize his name, but odds are you've heard his music.
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Creighton ends Princeton's March Madness run with 86-75 win
Princeton was hoping to become the first Ivy League champion to make the Elite Eight since 1979.
Princeton students cheer on basketball team at watch party
The Princeton Tigers were trying to continue their Cinderella run in the NCAA Tournament as they took on Creighton.
Jenner's OT goal lifts Blue Jackets over Islanders
The Islanders moved three points ahead of Pittsburgh for the Eastern Conference's first wild card.
Tuch has 2 goals, assist as Sabres beat Devils
New Jersey entered the night needing one win to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2018.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
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Singh's Roti Shop: In Richmond Hill, a 30-year-old family business offers a taste of the West Indies
"It's nostalgic because they grew up with it, and it was something that their mom or their grandmother made, so they come to us for that sort of feeling," co-owner Seema Chan told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Casa Della Mozzarella: Father and son Orazio and Carlo Carciotto make fresh cheese in the Bronx
"We make mozzarella 20, 30, 40 times a day," Carlo Carciotto told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Duck Island Bread Company: A former homicide prosecutor is now a baker in Huntington
"Everybody wants to know the baker. When I was trying murder cases, nobody ever wanted to know me," Bob the Baker told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"It's a culture of New York": Hajji's Deli in Harlem is known for its chopped cheese sandwich
"They come from around the world because they want to taste the New York sandwich," manager Salah Alhubaishi told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Royal Rib House: Barbecue is a family legacy in Bed-Stuy
"I have a lot of people in my life that have come and passed through this business, and it's just a great thing. It's a great part of Brooklyn," owner Jason Barnett told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Times Square hosts surprise engagements, pop-up weddings
The weddings were officiated by a surprise guest -- fashion designer Christian Siriano.
Tributes for Damar Hamlin from Buffalo and beyond
The Buffalo Bills safety is showing remarkable signs of recovery after collapsing on the field during a game.
Thousands brave the rain to ring in 2023 in Times Square
The rain didn't stop thousands of spectators from packing Times Square on New Year's Eve to ring in 2023.
Remembering Pope Benedict XVI's trip to New York City
Pope Benedict XVI traveled around the world, but one of the most poignant trips was to New York City in 2008.
Remembering Pelé's time in New York
The Brazilian soccer legend died Thursday at the age of 82.
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2 dead, 9 missing in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion
Two people are dead and at least nine are missing after an explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania.
Princeton students gather for Sweet 16 watch party
The Cinderella run continues for Princeton University's men's basketball team as they take on Creighton in the Sweet 16. CBS2's Alecia Reid is at the campus watch party, where students are cheering them on.
Cinderella run continues for Princeton's men's basketball team
The Cinderella run continues for Princeton University's men's basketball team. As CBS2's Doug Williams reports, students are pumped up for Friday night's big game.
3 fire chiefs file age discrimination lawsuit against FDNY, Kavanagh
The FDNY and Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh are facing allegations of age discrimination. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says the lawsuit was filed by three fire chiefs near the age of 60.
First Alert Forecast: Yellow Alert in effect for possible icing Sat.
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 24 at 6 p.m.
