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Their political fates now entwined, President Barack Obama implored voters to elect Hillary Clinton to the White House, joining a chorus of Democrats vouching Wednesday night for her readiness to be commander in chief at time of volatility around the world.
Highlights from the third night of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Vice President Joe Biden, Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Kaine, and President Barack Obama were among the speakers.
President Barack Obama is returning to the Democratic National Convention Wednesday to implore voters to elect Hillary Clinton as the first woman to occupy the Oval Office.
President Barack Obama and both leading presidential candidates expressed grief and anger after a shooting killed nine people in a Munich mall on Friday.
President Barack Obama fiercely rejected Donald Trump's depiction of an America in crisis, arguing that violent crime and illegal immigration have plunged under his leadership to their lowest rates in decades.
Latest on the fatal shooting of law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge
Obama says the attacks on police officers, the second in two weeks, are "attacks on public servants, on the rule of law, and on civilized society, and they have to stop. "
The daughter of Eric Garner who died in a 2014 NYPD police confrontation started screaming after being denied a chance to question the president.
Funerals will be held Wednesday for Dallas Police Sr. Cpl. Lorne Ahrens, Dallas Police Sgt. Michael Smith and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Officer Brent Thompson.
Obama said the fatal shootings of five Dallas police officers would appear to have exposed "the deepest fault line of our democracy'' but that Americans must reject such despair.
Obama renewed a call for a "public option" to let Americans buy insurance from the government.
The president is due to deliver remarks at an interfaith memorial service for the five police officers killed Thursday when a shooter opened fire at a protest over police brutality.
President Barack Obama called Sunday for greater tolerance, respect and understanding from police officers toward the people they take an oath to protect as well as from individuals who think the police are too heavy handed and intolerant, particularly toward people of color.
President Barack Obama on Saturday rejected the notion that this week's stunning violence is a signal that the U.S. has returned to some of the darkest days of its past, saying that as painful as the killings of police and black men were, "America is not as divided as some have suggested."
Following a deadly attack in Dallas, Texas that left five police officers dead and seven others wounded, former Illinois Rep. Joe Walsh took to Twitter, sparking outrage after blaming the incident on President Barack Obama and the Black Lives Matter movement.
President Barack Obama said there's no possible justification for the shootings of police officers in Dallas.
The fatal police shootings of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota show the U.S. has a "serious problem," President Barack Obama said Thursday.
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says eight U.S. airlines will begin a total of 20 scheduled daily flights as early as this fall between the U.S. and the Cuban capital.
The numbers reflect a compromise between Obama's original plan and what many military commanders had recommended.
Sasha Obama is the talk of social media after her father disclosed that she uses Twitter.
Donald Trump is blasting Hillary Clinton for hitching a ride with the president aboard Air Force One Tuesday as the two head to a rally in North Carolina.
About 1.6 million people who signed up for coverage this year under President Barack Obama's health care law dropped out by the end of March.
President Barack Obama and the leaders of Mexico and Canada pushed back forcefully on Wednesday against the isolationist and anti-immigrant sentiments that have roiled Britain and been championed by GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump. The leaders warned against easy solutions peddled by "demagogues" who feed on economic anxiety.
Local and federal officials joined members of the LGBT community at a dedication ceremony officially designating the historic Stonewall Inn as a national monument to gay rights.
Obama said the Stonewall National Monument will tell the story of the country's struggle for equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge, forming world's third-largest automaker by sales as the industry transitions away from fossil fuels.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Matthew Stafford threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter and the Rams beat the Jets 19-9 on Sunday.
Drew Lock threw a pair of pick-6s as the Giants lost their franchise-record 10th straight game, 34-7 to the Falcons on Sunday.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
A woman died after she was set on fire aboard the New York City subway on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
The Yankees have found a stopgap at first base, reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $12.5 million contract with Paul Goldschmidt.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
Snow and frigid temperatures set in across the Tri-State Area on Saturday, the first day of winter.
With the first day of winter quickly approaching, it's time to take a look at what's in store, and how La Niña may factor in.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
Party City announced mass layoffs at its headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, according to an email sent to employees.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
A new law in Suffolk County allows police to arrest spectators at street takeovers, not just drivers at the illegal meetups.
The FAA issued a temporary flight restriction for drones over New York City, Long Island and parts of Westchester County. The restrictions are in effect until January 19.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey has resigned following a bombshell allegation of sexual misconduct on the job.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Matthew Stafford threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter and the Rams beat the Jets 19-9 on Sunday.
Drew Lock threw a pair of pick-6s as the Giants lost their franchise-record 10th straight game, 34-7 to the Falcons on Sunday.
The Rangers lost for the 12th time in their last 16 games with a 3-1 defeat to the visiting Hurricanes on Sunday.
Jalen Brunson scored 29 of his season-high 39 points in the second half to power the Knicks to a 104-93 victory over the Pelicans on Saturday night.
Bo Horvat had two goals and an assist, Isaiah George scored his first NHL goal and the Islanders beat the Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
The Riverside Church of New York announced this week plans to close its Weekday School after 95 years of caring for local children.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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."
The shocking attack happened on Sunday morning on an F train in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the investigation.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has your holiday week forecast.
Andrew Reid's now-4-year-old creation consists of 95,000 lights and 500 displays, and he does it all for a great cause. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports from East Northport.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has the latest on conditions on the rails and also checks out the situation on the roads and at area airports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for a 40% chance of New York City experiencing a white Christmas.
