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Joseph R. Biden, Jr., was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, urging a bitterly divided country to come together at a perilous time in American history while moving quickly to begin implementing his agenda.
Students had a front row seat to history on Wednesday, as they watched the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States.
Catholics around the world are reacting to the historic moment. Following John F. Kennedy, Joe Biden on Wednesday became only the second Catholic president in the history of the United States.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in on Jan. 20, 2021.
Four years ago, Donald Trump took office promising to disrupt the status quo. And even on his last day as president he continued to break longstanding norms, skipping inaugural events.
Amanda Gorman has written poems for historic occasions. Now she has made history herself.
President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday ahead of his inauguration, heading to the Lincoln Memorial for a ceremony honoring the 400,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19.
Mayor Bill de Blasio continues to stress there's no credible threat, but the city isn't taking any chances.
Trottenberg stepped down from her job in New York City last month to join Biden's presidential transition team.
Washington, D.C., turned into a fortress as the week of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration began, but President Trump remained out of sight in his final weekend in office.
The nation's capital is locking down the weekend before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, with the Pentagon authorizing 25,000 troops deployed to Washington, D.C.
Extraordinary security measures are being taken across the country ahead of President-elect Biden's inauguration. The FBI has warned of possible armed protests at all 50 state capitols.
Criswell is the first woman nominated to lead FEMA, which is primarily responsible for responding to natural disasters.
President-elect Joe Biden disclosed plans for a $1.9 trillion stimulus package designed to counter the worsening COVID-19 pandemic and support the sinking economy.
President-elect Joe Biden on Friday announced the framework of his plan to administer COVID-19 vaccines to the American population.
"Working people, labor unions, and those fighting every day for their shot at the middle class are the backbone of our economy and of this country," Walsh wrote in a tweet on Thursday.
Early Thursday morning, Vice President Mike Pence announced that President-elect Joe Biden had won the presidency after Congress finished counting the Electoral College votes.
Supporters of President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of the Senate as lawmakers counted electoral votes to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November election.
The closely-watched Senate runoff will determine which party controls the Senate — and possibly how much of President-elect Joe Biden's agenda can be accomplished in the first two years of his presidency.
President-elect Joe Biden praised vaccine manufacturers and scientists Tuesday but slammed the Trump administration over the vaccination process.
Ten years ago, Miguel Cardona was a grade school principal in Meriden, near New Haven. It is expected that soon the 45-year-old will impact education across the U.S.
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday outlined the basics of what he plans to request from Congress in a new round of COVID-19 relief once he takes office, calling the just-passed aid bill a "down payment" in addressing the pandemic.
Cardona was appointed to the top education post in Connecticut just months before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in March.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell asked Senate Republicans not to object to the election results when Congress convenes on January 6 to count the electoral votes, two sources familiar with the situation told CBS News.
Two sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News that the "tax" investigation of Hunter Biden began in 2018.
The New York Jets snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Houston Texans on Thursday night.
A Jewish man says he was harassed and randomly sucker-punched on the Upper East Side. Police are investigating the attack as a hate crime.
The PATH Hoboken station will close for nearly a month in early 2025 for repairs, the Port Authority announced Thursday.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
Tenants in Brooklyn rallied Thursday to demand the passage of a bill in New York that would allow them to buy their apartment building from their landlord.
A Jewish man says he was harassed and randomly sucker-punched on the Upper East Side. Police are investigating the attack as a hate crime.
The PATH Hoboken station will close for nearly a month in early 2025 for repairs, the Port Authority announced Thursday.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
Tenants in Brooklyn rallied Thursday to demand the passage of a bill in New York that would allow them to buy their apartment building from their landlord.
A scathing new audit report says poor management of a New York City-run rental assistance program led to major problems for families in need of housing.
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.
Connecticut voters are getting their chance as America decides on the next president, but that's not the only thing voters will see on their 2024 ballot.
The New York City area will see a warm-up to close out the month, with record highs in jeopardy on Halloween.
A frost advisory will be in effect in parts of the Tri-State Area early Sunday morning.
The PATH Hoboken station will close for nearly a month in early 2025 for repairs, the Port Authority announced Thursday.
New Jersey American Water customers in Bridgewater, Raritan and Somerville remained under a boil water advisory Thursday.
A water main break in Somerville, New Jersey has left most of the borough without any water.
Police officers raced into a burning New Jersey home and saved a woman's life, and the heroic rescue was captured on camera.
Students and staff have been displaced from their New Jersey elementary school after the discovery of mold shut their school building down.
An all-out manhunt is underway after a New York State Police trooper was shot by a driver on the Southern State Parkway.
The suspect in the murder of Sabina Rosas has been found dead, police said Wednesday.
Sabina Rosas, 33, was found dead in a room at the Shou Sugi Ban House wellness resort in the Hamptons on Monday.
Clean water is on the ballot in Long Island's Suffolk County. Proposition 2 asks voters to approve a small new sales tax to protect drinking water and waterways.
The NY-1 race on Long Island pits incumbent Republican Nick LaLota against Democratic challenger John Avlon.
New York City is turning to technology and young people to help put an end to the dangerous epidemic of subway surfing.
Former President Donald Trump tried to seize on the "garbage" comments at a truck in Wisconsin while Vice President Harris will have a campaign event with J.Lo in Las Vegas.
A Republican-led House panel has referred former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to the Justice Department for potential prosecution for allegedly lying to Congress in September about his role in a COVID report on nursing home deaths.
As America decides control of the House of Representatives, no race is tighter or more expensive than New York's 19th Congressional District.
Starting in February, New Yorkers will no longer be breaking the law when crossing the street in between traffic, and will no longer receive a fine for jaywalking.
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.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
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.
The New York Jets snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Houston Texans on Thursday night.
Free agent Juan Soto is certain to get an astronomical contract this offseason, but the Yankees will have major competition.
The New York City Marathon charts a 26.2 mile course throughout all five boroughs this Sunday. Here's a look at the route maps.
The New York City marathon takes over the city this Sunday, with several major roads and bridges closed across the five boroughs.
The New York City marathon is back this Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. Here's everything to know about the route from the start to finish.
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."
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has your First Alert Forecast for October 31 at 11 p.m.
The PATH Hoboken station will close for nearly a month in early 2025 for repairs, the Port Authority announced Thursday. Some riders tell CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner they don't know how they're going to get around.
A beloved Halloween tradition made its way through Greenwich Village on Thursday. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has highlights from the 51st Annual Village Halloween Parade.
A Jewish man says he was harassed and randomly sucker-punched on the Upper East Side. Police are investigating the attack as a hate crime. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro spoke exclusively to the victim.
Two people were shot outside a McDonald's on the Upper West Side on Thursday.
