Obama Tears Up, Calls For 'Sense Of Urgency' While Unveiling Executive Actions On Gun Control
President Barack Obama officially announced his executive action requiring all gun sellers to register as dealers and other measures to curb gun violence.
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President Barack Obama officially announced his executive action requiring all gun sellers to register as dealers and other measures to curb gun violence.
Obama moved to require all gun sellers to register as dealers and to run background checks on all prospective purchasers, aiming to curb a scourge of gun violence despite opposition to new gun laws in Congress.
Crews reportedly found the toddler's body under the crib in her bedroom. Two other children and three adults were being treated for smoke inhalation at a nearby hospital.
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Saturday was calling for an investigation into a veteran's death at the West Haven Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Bridgeport officials say a fire at a condominium building has left more than 100 people homeless.
Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, said he's convinced traffic fatalities on the Merritt Parkway and I-95 could be reduced with an upgrade in funding for state troopers.
The first winter weather blast of the season left ice and hazardous road conditions for many Tuesday morning around the Tri-State area.
Windsor police Officer Dennis Adams, 39, was arrested Dec. 22 on a single count of second-degree breach of peace.
State Rep. Gail Lavielle, R-Wilton, is monitoring the situation and says DMV customers are livid.
"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.
Messy winter weather swept into the Tri-State Area Monday evening, and the sleet and freezing rain was expected to cause problems for the Tuesday morning commute.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel for Connecticut commuters unhappy with train service in the state.
Actors Sacha Baron Cohen and his wife, Isla Fisher, are donating $1 million to Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee to support victims of the conflict in Syria.
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice will be home for Christmas after her release from federal prison.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
While the fire is mostly out, firefighters are still putting out hot spots more than 24 hours later.
Our story showed how some applications to the city-run Housing Connect lottery program popped up in search results for applicants' names.
Two NYPD officers fatally shot 19-year-old Win Rozario after responding to a mental health crisis call at his Queens home.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The bear was euthanized after it bit a woman. Witnesses said it had been acting strange before the attack.
Before a bill signing last week, New Jersey residents who were interested would have to seek the process out of state.
With Justin Fields still feeling the effects of a concussion, winless New York will turn to its veteran backup on Sunday.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
More than 250,000 spectators will be in Farmingdale next week. Volunteers will be tasked with everything from giving directions to keeping Bethpage State Park shining.
The state comptroller's office says a new law is helping New Yorkers get faster returns.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
A new bug in New York that is small in size is causing serious damage to certain trees.
On Thursday, ABC took Jimmy Kimmel off the air after the FCC chairman hinted at action against ABC over comments the comedian had made about the suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing.
A Texas man is accused of making terroristic threats against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, the Queens DA's office announced.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Thursday to discuss and vote on the hepatitis B and measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccines for children.
"As global leaders, civil society representatives, press and advocates come together to discuss these issues we have an obligation to ensure that they're able to do it in a safe manner," NYC Mayor Eric Adams said.
A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil — a former Columbia University graduate student linked to pro-Palestinian protests — to be deported.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Max Fried struck out 13 over seven innings while earning his major league-leading 18th victory, and the surging New York Yankees blanked the Baltimore Orioles 7-0 Thursday night.
The Mets lengthened their lead in the race for the final National League playoff spot with a 6-1 victory over the Padres.
Trent Grisham homered twice and Cody Bellinger also went deep as the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 10-5.
New York remained 1 1/2 games ahead of Arizona for the final NL playoff spot.
New York City is tied with Nashville for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 50 points.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A Texas man is accused of making terroristic threats against New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, the Queens District Attorney's Office announced Thursday. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
It happened just after 5:20 a.m. on Eastern Parkway between Troy and Schenectady Avenues.
It happened at 26 Federal Plaza, an ICE holding facility that has been a source of controversy over the past several months. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A massive fire at a Brooklyn warehouse is still burning more than a day later. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
