"A poet of paradise": Tributes pour in following the death of Jimmy Buffett
President Joe Biden called Buffett an "icon" who was as kind a person in real life as he was on stage.
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President Joe Biden called Buffett an "icon" who was as kind a person in real life as he was on stage.
The convention kicked off in the same state where 19 children and two adults were killed earlier in the week.
Senator Ted Cruz returned to Houston on Thursday after flying to Cancun, Mexico, with his family, calling the decision to leave his state during a crisis a "mistake."
Widespread power outages, a statewide food shortage and millions of people without heat and water are fighting to survive in their homes as ice and snow blanket the state.
Several senators, led by Senator Ted Cruz, say they will reject the Electoral College results unless a commission is appointed to conduct a 10-day audit of the results.
Actor Mark Hamill, best known for his role as Luke Skywalker, the savior of the galaxy in the iconic Star Wars universe, never shies away from a fight… even on Twitter.
As the extent of damage following Hurricane Harvey continues to grow, some New York and New Jersey lawmakers are voicing quick support behind a future recovery package for Texas despite some senators from there trying to deny Tri-State relief funds after Superstorm Sandy.
Ted Cruz says he's voting for Donald Trump for president -- a shocking about-face after he rocked the Republican convention by dramatically refusing to do so.
Trump, speaking to supporters in Cleveland the morning after accepting the Republican nomination for president, said Cruz "may have ruined his political career'' with his convention speech.
The most important speech of his presidential campaign will bring down the balloons Thursday night on a convention marked by divided loyalties and unwanted distractions.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz remained defiant about Donald Trump Thursday, saying he is not a "servile puppy dog" and vowing not to support anyone who wages personal attacks against his family.
Sen. Ted Cruz was booed off the Republican National Convention stage after not endorsing nominee Donald Trump.
Now that Donald Trump has been crowned as the Republican standard-bearer in the presidential election, some of the remaining GOP convention time will be focused on party unity.
Ted Cruz on Tuesday left the door slightly open to resuming his presidential candidacy if he suddenly finds a narrow path to winning the nomination.
John Kasich has suspended his campaign for the White House, making Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee for president.
Trump still needs about 200 delegates to formally secure the nomination, but rival Ted Cruz's abrupt decision to end his campaign following Trump's victory in Indiana Tuesday has removed his last major obstacle.
Sen. Ted Cruz is calling it quits.
Donald Trump was projected as the winner of the Indiana Republican primary the minute the last polls closed Tuesday, and was a hair away from being named presumptive nominee with rival Ted Cruz out.
Upon losing to Donald Trump in Indiana, Ted Cruz withdrew from the 2016 Republican presidential race on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
Upon losing to Donald Trump in Indiana, Ted Cruz withdrew from the 2016 Republican presidential race on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
It's been a rough night for the Cruz family.
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump ripped Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, after capturing the Indiana primary.
Republican Ted Cruz faces a high-stakes test for his slumping presidential campaign in Tuesday's Indiana primary, one of the last opportunities for the Texas senator to halt Donald Trump's stunning march toward the GOP nomination.
Presidential candidates are making a final push for support in Indiana, which holds its primary on Tuesday. It's a critical contest, especially on the Republican side.
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."
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.
