Former House Speaker John Boehner Joins Board Of Directors Of Reynolds America
Cigarette maker Reynolds American says former House Speaker John Boehner, a longtime smoker, is joining its board of directors.
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Cigarette maker Reynolds American says former House Speaker John Boehner, a longtime smoker, is joining its board of directors.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is questioning whether John Boehner was auditioning to be Donald Trump's running mate when the former House speaker called him "Lucifer in the flesh."
Former Speaker of the House John Boehner had some harsh words for Ted Cruz on Wednesday night.
Before the vote, John Boehner bade farewell to his colleagues after a quarter-century House career, including the last five as speaker.
In a stunning move, House Speaker John Boehner informed Republicans that he would step down at the end of October.
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.
Questions about whether Clinton signed such a document have swirled since the revelation of her use of a personal email account for government-related work.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked the United States and President Barack Obama for aiding Israel, but warned of the threat that Iran poses to Israel's survival.
Critics have charged that House Speaker John Boehner ignored protocol by inviting Netanyahu without first consulting the president and that the speech opens the Capitol up to Israeli politics.
House Speaker John Boehner called Rep. Michael Grimm's announcement that he will be resigning from Congress after pleading guilty to tax evasion "the honorable decision."
The House has given sweeping bipartisan approval to a budget bill backed by both President Barack Obama, his Democratic allies and a big majority of the chamber's Republicans.
With his image battered amid the botched rollout of his signature health care law, President Barack launched a campaign Tuesday to defend the Affordable Care Act.
Millions of people have received cancellation notices, despite Obama's repeated pledges that people who liked their insurance plans could keep them.
Imagine how social security was first administered. Now imagine how the Affordable Care Act could look in 75 years.
Gay rights advocates hailed the bipartisan, 64-32 vote as a historic step although it could prove short-lived.
Thousands of furloughed federal workers returned to work across the country Thursday after 16 days off the job due to the partial government shutdown.
The deal would reopen the government through Jan. 15 and increase the nation's borrowing authority through Feb. 7.
Senate leaders have taken control of efforts to avert a Treasury default and end the partial shutdown of the federal government.
Senators put faith in party leaders Sunday to devise a plan that would reopen the government and steer clear of a potential default this week.
Some of New York's political heavyweights voiced their frustration Sunday over the partial government shutdown, which entered its sixth day.
President Barack Obama said House Speaker John Boehner is preventing a vote on a funding bill because he doesn't want to anger "extremists'' in his party.
Gun control was on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Thursday after an attempt by conservatives to block the bills failed. But the real debate was just beginning.
This was also the month that Lance Armstrong finally came clean about his years of doping to become a cycling champion. Also in sports and due, at least in part, to the cloud cast by performance-enhancing drugs, no one was elected to the Baseball Hall Of Fame.
Congress was scheduled to vote on a $51 billion federal storm aid package. But objections to so-called pork making its way into the original measure have led House Republicans to draft their own $17 billion package.
The House of Representatives and Senate approved a Hurricane Sandy relief bill on Friday. That means checks could soon be in the mail for tens of thousands of storm victims to repair their homes and businesses.
Part of a road in the Long Island town of Plainview now stands in memory of Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli hostage murdered by Hamas.
Rookie Jonathan Mogbo tied his career highs with 17 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Raptors beat the Nets 120-109 on Sunday.
Tommy Pham's RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees for just their second win in eight games.
Tani Oluwaseyi scored for the fifth time this season, Wil Trapp also scored, and Minnesota United beat NYCFC 2-1 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
Part of a road in the Long Island town of Plainview now stands in memory of Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli hostage murdered by Hamas.
NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos says bullying and vaping are common concerns among students after going on a citywide listening tour.
A man suspected of stabbing four children with a meat cleaver was shot and wounded by police Sunday in Brooklyn.
Activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil is speaking out through an op-ed published in the campus newspaper "Columbia Spectator."
The New York State Education Department says it is keeping diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools despite the Trump administration threatening to pull federal funding.
A rainy and cooler weekend in the Tri-State Area will carry over into at least late Monday morning.
New photos show a first look inside the Waterbury, Connecticut home where a man claims his stepmother held him captive for two decades.
Monday's powerful storm triggered a severe thunderstorm warning and tornado warning for parts of New Jersey.
A man who told police his stepmother held him captive in their Waterbury home for two decades asked why she is not in jail while awaiting trial, a state prosecutor says.
A weekend filled with roller coaster temperatures and elevated pollen levels is here in the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey's Department of Transportation has released a new timeline for the reopening of I-80 in Wharton.
April is National Volunteer Month, and Community Food Bank of New Jersey needs help year round tackling hunger and food insecurity.
A rainy and cooler weekend in the Tri-State Area will carry over into at least late Monday morning.
The 14-year-old accused of killing a Newark Police sergeant in March will be tried as an adult, federal prosecutors say.
A New Jersey business is helping people with autism find meaningful employment when they often struggle to find work.
Part of a road in the Long Island town of Plainview now stands in memory of Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli hostage murdered by Hamas.
Prosecutors in George Santos' federal fraud case say they are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for the disgraced former New York congressman.
Talk of tariffs could draw a bigger-than-normal crowd Saturday at the Suffolk County police impound auction where bids start at $500.
More than 1 million New Yorkers depend on public water systems for drinking water, and some are being exposed to manmade "forever chemicals" called PFAS, environmentalists say.
Long Island officials spoke out Friday in opposition to a bill that would limit the amount of traffic stops police officers conduct, specifically for minor violations.
NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos says bullying and vaping are common concerns among students after going on a citywide listening tour.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump "wasn't kidding," and his reciprocal tariffs will take effect later this week.
Prosecutors in George Santos' federal fraud case say they are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for the disgraced former New York congressman.
More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
More than 1 million New Yorkers depend on public water systems for drinking water, and some are being exposed to manmade "forever chemicals" called PFAS, environmentalists say.
Fewer than 80 triple organ transplants have been attempted in the United States, and for the first time, the rare procedure was successfully performed on Long Island.
New York issued a travel advisory as measles cases in the U.S. and around the world are rising.
The Ulster County clerk refused to file a $113,000 fine from Texas against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
The TV melodrama about the making of a Broadway musical devoted to Marilyn Monroe is now, finally, a Broadway musical - a comedy about the "hot mess" that lurks behind every hit show.
Federal prosecutors have added two charges to Sean "Diddy" Combs' indictment, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking as recently as last year.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Rookie Jonathan Mogbo tied his career highs with 17 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Raptors beat the Nets 120-109 on Sunday.
Tommy Pham's RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees for just their second win in eight games.
Tani Oluwaseyi scored for the fifth time this season, Wil Trapp also scored, and Minnesota United beat NYCFC 2-1 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
Pete Alonso's single in the third inning led the Mets to a 2-1 win over Toronto on Sunday and their first series sweep of the Blue Jays in 24 years.
A visually impaired man in the Bronx is riding out of his comfort zone as he trains to participate in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
Queens neighbors couldn't figure out why their street was so neglected. CBS News New York went searching for answers and found out in the eyes of the city, the street doesn't exist.
A Gold Star widow in Brooklyn has made it her life's mission to turn her husband's legacy into a lifeline for others walking the same road of grief.
Tenants at NYCHA's Borinquen Plaza Houses in Brooklyn say they're plagued by constant elevator outages and malfunctions.
Several Bronx residents are claiming they haven't been able to take a hot bath or shower for months, due to extremely low water pressure or no water at all.
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."
Organizers say the event Sunday at Branch Brook Park in Newark was the biggest turnout yet, with 1,700 people taking part. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says we'll see a break from the rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, but it will return later in the week.
Local leaders and community advocates gathered along McDonald Avenue in Gravesend on Sunday afternoon. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Government cuts have led to layoffs at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. However, the agency's director was reinstated Saturday as the program's administrator. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
As CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports, it was a bittersweet ceremony for the family of Omer Neutra.
