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The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
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The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.
During the call, Trump suggested the U.S. could take ownership of and run Ukrainian's nuclear power plants, which he said would help protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Trump that halting foreign aid to Ukraine is key to ending the war, the Kremlin says.
A French politician has suggested the U.S. is no longer worthy of keeping the Statue of Liberty.
Missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana almost two weeks ago.
Officials in Hamas-ruled Gaza say the new Israeli assault has killed more than 400 people, as Israel accuses Hamas of refusing to extend the ceasefire.
Authorities say an initial investigation into the Club Pulse fire that killed dozens of young revelers in North Macedonia suggests "bribery and corruption" could be behind the tragedy.
As revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2025, here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and the meaning behind the holiday.
President Trump has repeatedly said the Gaza Strip is uninhabitable.
President Trump said the U.S. would use "overwhelming lethal force" until Houthis cease shipping attacks.
Hamas said it accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, but Israel cast doubt on the offer.
There was an opportunity Thursday night to catch the March 2025 "Blood Moon," a phenomenon that colors the full moon in shades of red, orange and yellow during a total lunar eclipse.
President Trump is planning to invoke a wartime law known as the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 as soon as Friday to authorize the summary deportation of some migrants.
Russia's Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but that the terms need to be worked out.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said most 2-K seats will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule at a news conference Thursday morning.
New York politicians and family members are calling for stricter rules as they remember the six people killed when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers will try to persuade federal judges that Combs was treated unfairly at the trial last year that sent him to prison on prostitution-related charges.
Former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran was sentenced Thursday to three to nine years in prison for throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect who later died.
A Queens man was arrested Wednesday in connection to a fire that killed a child and three adults in March.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
Police in New Jersey are searching for a vandal who threw bricks through the windows of vehicles parked on streets in several Union County towns.
Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Long Beach, Long Island, is holding a public hearing Tuesday night regarding the loosening of alcohol restrictions on its iconic boardwalk.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said most 2-K seats will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule at a news conference Thursday morning.
Tensions are simmering between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin over the city budget.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching his 100th day in office, and almost half of New Yorkers say they approve of his job performance, according to a new poll published Wednesday.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Pope Leo enjoyed a lighthearted moment Wednesday as he welcomed the Harlem Globetrotters to St. Peter's Square.
The Athletics rallied to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The Buffalo Sabres rallied to beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
Corbin Carroll had a two-run double during a four-run second inning that sent the Diamondbacks to a 7-2 win over the Mets on Wednesday.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
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.
CBS News New York is partnering with the Humane Society of New York to find these furry friends a forever home.
First responders did not say if anyone was injured when the car plowed into the store in Graniteville.
NASA's four-person crew is expected to splash down off the coast of California after the historic space mission.
Singer and songwriter Lou Gramm of the band Foreigner talks about his new solo album.
It's a sunny afternoon with clear skies heading into Friday, which is the pick of the week. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott is tracking when the very warm temperatures are set to come back.
