Connecticut Republicans pick nominees in 2 key races
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
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Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Sen. Chris Murphy, one of the architects of the failed bipartisan bill that tied Ukraine aid with border security, tells "Face the Nation" that he thinks the Senate is going to pass the Ukraine aid bill that the House advanced last week. "I think we're gonna get this done in the Senate by early to mid next week," Murphy said.
"There's no doubt that this bill is saving lives," Sen. Chris Murphy said about the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which President Biden signed into law one year ago.
Last year, President Biden signed the first piece of major gun legislation in nearly 30 years. Now, "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil sits down with three out of the four senators behind the bill to discuss how it all came together and how they believe it's already having an impact.
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, who has been on the forefront of gun control legislation in the Senate, said "there are not the votes" for an assault weapons ban. But he tells "Face the Nation" what some of the possible steps forward could be.
Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy called on their fellow lawmakers to take action as the nation marks 10 years since the shooting that killed 20 children and 6 adults in Newtown, Conn.
The deal would be a modest victory for Democrats. It falls short of major measures like an assault weapons ban and closing the gun show loophole, CBS'2's Dick Brennan reports.
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut signaled optimism on a possible bipartisan deal on gun legislation. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut is leading the group of 10 senators.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr also had pointed words on the incident. CBS2's Maurice Dubois reports.
"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."
Bob Stefanowski, a former GE executive who pitched himself to voters as Bob the Rebuilder, won Tuesday's Republican primary for Connecticut governor in an upset and will face a fellow wealthy businessman, Democrat Ned Lamont, in November.
President Donald Trump ordered the strike Thursday in response to this week's deadly chemical weapons attack the Syrian government carried out against civilians.
Passed at the very end of President Barack Obama's term, it was the first major mental health care legislation in a decade.
Opioids, both prescription and illicit, are killing people across the Tri-State Area in record numbers.
Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy said they're willing to work with Trump, however, both said the president-elect's recent comments and cabinet picks have been disheartening.
Democrat Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Nydia Velazquez and Hakeem Jeffries and Jerry Nadler were joined by local representatives on the steps of City Hall Friday to demand action on gun control.
As compromise on the gun issue remained improbable, Sen. Chris Murphy stood on the Senate floor vowing to remain there "until we get some signal, some sign that we can come together.''
Sen. Chris Murphy is holding up action in the Senate floor, demanding that Republicans allow votes on those measures.
"I acknowledge that the presidential race is going to dominate, and it will only get harder and harder to get things done next year," Murphy said.
Murphy, D-Conn., said he's not married to the idea of tolls or a higher gas tax, but added there needs to be a funding mechanism for transportation improvements.
Greeted by a roar of welcome from U.S. lawmakers, Pope Francis walked with an ear-to-ear smile into the Capitol's House chamber Thursday for the first-ever address by a pontiff to a joint meeting of Congress.
On Tuesday, the Pentagon announced it would exhume and attempt to identify the remains of 388 sailors and Marines who were buried as unknowns after the war.
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy wants to find a new approach to dealing with bad behavior in schools.
Despite temperatures 20 degrees cooler than yesterday, today feels much closer to normal for early November.
Blake Coleman scored twice and Dan Vladar stopped 22 shots in his third career shutout as the Calgary Flames beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0.
Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.
Follow live as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump enter the final weekend of the campaign in the 2024 election, as polls remain tight.
Cam Thomas scored 10 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Despite temperatures 20 degrees cooler than yesterday, today feels much closer to normal for early November.
A new law went into effect Friday lowering the number of driver's license suspensions that can result in a felony in New York.
A firefighter was seriously injured Friday after falling about 40 feet while battling a building fire in Hamilton Heights. The blaze left nearly 100 people displaced.
Ahead of Sunday's race, event organizers and runners met at the finish line Friday for the traditional opening ceremony for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon.
Although the Red Flag Warning was issued for only Friday, the threat of wildfires across the region will persist until the pattern switches back to wet. As of now, a pattern change does not look likely in the short term.
Despite temperatures 20 degrees cooler than yesterday, today feels much closer to normal for early November.
The state of Connecticut is sending all its towns and cities fire suppression devices to help safeguard ballot drop boxes.
A rescued squirrel who became a social media star called Peanut has been euthanized after New York state authorities seized it during a raid.
Police say a shooting at the University of Bridgeport was an isolated incident that did not involve students.
The Halloween weather forecast for 2024 shows several record highs are in jeopardy around New York and New Jersey.
Despite temperatures 20 degrees cooler than yesterday, today feels much closer to normal for early November.
A boil water advisory has been lifted for Somerville, Bridgewater and Raritan Borough in New Jersey.
Homes were evacuated in Morris County, New Jersey on Friday because of a wildfire.
Although the Red Flag Warning was issued for only Friday, the threat of wildfires across the region will persist until the pattern switches back to wet. As of now, a pattern change does not look likely in the short term.
The PATH Hoboken station will close for nearly a month in early 2025 for repairs, the Port Authority announced Thursday.
Despite temperatures 20 degrees cooler than yesterday, today feels much closer to normal for early November.
A new law went into effect Friday lowering the number of driver's license suspensions that can result in a felony in New York.
Although the Red Flag Warning was issued for only Friday, the threat of wildfires across the region will persist until the pattern switches back to wet. As of now, a pattern change does not look likely in the short term.
The New York state trooper who was shot in the leg on Long Island was released from the hospital Friday.
An all-out manhunt is underway after a New York State Police trooper was shot by a driver on the Southern State Parkway.
Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.
Follow live as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump enter the final weekend of the campaign in the 2024 election, as polls remain tight.
A new law went into effect Friday lowering the number of driver's license suspensions that can result in a felony in New York.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was back in court Friday afternoon. A judge set his trial date for April as his attorney sought to get the bribery charge against him dismissed.
Going into the final weekend before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are crisscrossing the battleground states.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Cardi B says she's been hospitalized with a medical emergency and will have to miss her scheduled performance at ONE Musicfest in Atlanta.
Blake Coleman scored twice and Dan Vladar stopped 22 shots in his third career shutout as the Calgary Flames beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0.
Cam Thomas scored 10 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 40 shots and the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators on Friday night.
Bo Horvat and Maxim Tsyplakov each had a goal and an assist, helping the New York Islanders beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3.
The New York Knicks beat Detroit on Friday for their 16th straight victory over the Pistons.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
The Bergen Beach home on East 72nd Street and Avenue K has become a neighborhood attraction.
The landmarked library branch in Harlem underwent a $34.4 million renovation from top to bottom.
A Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make a positive change in the form of student graduations in the community.
A Harlem preschool teacher was honored Monday for his three decades of serving students, some as young as 3 years old.
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."
Laurent Francois, co-founder of Le Botaniste, shows us how to turn the fall harvest into delicious holiday dishes.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning forecast on CBS News New York.
In theory, you should be able to get more rest when daylight saving time ends. But a new study suggests it's not that simple.
Vice President Harris and Former President Trump are putting it all on the line in the final weekend of campaigning. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
A firefighter suffered serious injuries after falling nearly 40 feet while battling the fire in Hamilton Heights. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
