President Trump Nominates Brett Kavanaugh To Replace Retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy
A favorite of the Republican legal establishment in Washington, Kavanaugh, 53, is a former law clerk for retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
A favorite of the Republican legal establishment in Washington, Kavanaugh, 53, is a former law clerk for retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Asked by reporters how many people were being considered, the president said: "Let's say it's the four people ... they're excellent, every one. You can't go wrong."
President Donald Trump has begun interviewing possible nominees for the Supreme Court seat that will become open when Justice Anthony Kennedy retires at the end of the month.
CBS News has learned that the two leading contenders are D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump continues to consider a Supreme Court nominee.
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy said Wednesday he is retiring, giving President Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court.
The 49-year-old appeals court judge from Colorado was sworn in Monday after a bruising fight that saw Republicans change the rules for approving Supreme Court picks over the fierce objection of Democrats.
The Supreme Court has issued a pair of significant but incomplete victories for supporters of gay marriage.
Justices heard arguments Wednesday in a New York City woman's case that challenges the constitutionality of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act.
The Supreme Court justices are back in Washington, D.C., and after the stunt Chief Justice John Roberts pulled three months ago with the Obamacare ruling, I would prefer it was Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson coming into town instead.
The NYPD says 120 people were taken into custody Monday at NYU during pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
The New York Knicks stunned fans with a come-from-behind win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.
Today will be sunny, breezy and mild with highs in the mid-60s. Then, we're tracking some rain showers late tonight.
Antisemitic chants and even threats against Jewish students have brought the tension of the Middle East onto U.S. college campuses.
It's time to vote on which book to read next: "Missing White Woman" by Kellye Garrett, "Days of Wonder" by Caroline Leavitt, or "Honey" by Victor Lodato.
The NYPD says 120 people were taken into custody Monday at NYU during pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
The New York Knicks stunned fans with a come-from-behind win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.
Today will be sunny, breezy and mild with highs in the mid-60s. Then, we're tracking some rain showers late tonight.
The MTA's own assessment says there will be an uptick in pollutants in Bergen County, Bronx and Staten Island due to congestion pricing.
From affordable housing to commercial properties, New York City developers are addressing the climate crisis in a variety of ways.
Today will be sunny, breezy and mild with highs in the mid-60s. Then, we're tracking some rain showers late tonight.
Yale University says it is investigating after a Jewish student reported a protester jabbed her in the eye with a Palestinian flag.
A chilly morning will give way to sunshine and mild temperatures by the afternoon. Expect highs in the low 60s.
Sunday will be the cooler half of the weekend, with more clouds over the Tri-State Area.
As morning rain showers exit Long Island, it sets up a much drier afternoon and a nice spring day overall!
Today will be sunny, breezy and mild with highs in the mid-60s. Then, we're tracking some rain showers late tonight.
The MTA's own assessment says there will be an uptick in pollutants in Bergen County, Bronx and Staten Island due to congestion pricing.
First responders raced through smoke to save dozens of dogs trapped inside a pet hotel near a fire in Fairfield, New Jersey.
The New York Jets reportedly traded quarterback Zach Wilson and a seventh-round draft pick to the Denver Broncos.
A chilly morning will give way to sunshine and mild temperatures by the afternoon. Expect highs in the low 60s.
Long Island is on the front line in the battle against climate change, and some residents there are doing what they can to fight it - including taking inspiration from nature itself.
Sunday will be the cooler half of the weekend, with more clouds over the Tri-State Area.
As morning rain showers exit Long Island, it sets up a much drier afternoon and a nice spring day overall!
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
The Nassau Community College campus in Uniondale is suddenly without any cafeteria, cafe or snack bar, leaving vending machines as the only option for 12,000 students.
The MTA's own assessment says there will be an uptick in pollutants in Bergen County, Bronx and Staten Island due to congestion pricing.
The NYPD made several arrests at a pro-Palestinian protest outside NYU's Stern School of Business in Gould Plaza.
Poor planning, low staffing and miscommunication plagued New York City's response to Tropical Storm Ophelia in 2023, according to the report.
The DOJ is threatening to sue the NYPD if the practice of parking on sidewalks and crosswalks continues.
Protests over the Israel-Hamas war continue on Columbia University's campus, as Jewish students report feeling unsafe.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Hear from a doctor for advice on lowering your risk factors.
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
On the eve of 4/20, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan for law enforcement to lock up thousands of illegal marijuana shops.
Montefiore in the Bronx screened 200,000 people for social detriments of health, and found at least 20% have at least one social need.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The classic musical, which first opened in 1966, is back on Broadway in an immersive new production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," starring Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Bebe Neuwirth. Leave your troubles outside!
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," was released Friday, and Swifties in New York City came together to celebrate.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.
The New York Knicks stunned fans with a come-from-behind win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.
A Philadelphia 76ers spokesperson said the team plans to file a grievance over the officiating in the team's 104-101 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
Donte DiVincenzo's 3-pointer with 13 seconds left lifted the Knicks to a 104-101 win over 76ers on Monday.
Carolina scored 9 seconds apart in a 4-goal third period in a 5-3 victory over the Islanders in Game 2
Carlos Rodon pitched 7 stellar innings, but the Yankees still lost to the Athletics 2-0 on Monday.
From affordable housing to commercial properties, New York City developers are addressing the climate crisis in a variety of ways.
A New York City organization is taking action to clean up drug needles and syringes littering a South Bronx park.
Brooklyn Charter School in Bed-Stuy is trying to help parents with the cost of child care by expanding the school day to 12 hours.
Residents in Southern Brooklyn are concerned over MTA's proposed changes as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign.
Buzunesh Deba, who lives in the Bronx, became the default winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon in 2016 when the first-place winner was disqualified for doping, but she says she has not yet received her prize money.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
A plywood wall now blocks NYU's Gould Plaza after police arrested several protesters Monday, amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations sweeping campuses across the country. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram and Mahsa Saeidi have team coverage.
Officials say on April 17 just before 5 p.m. a Swiss Air flight was moments away from takeoff when the pilot spotted four other planes crossing the same runway. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
We sit down with Alex Dabagh, creator of the ANY Bag, short for A-New-York Bag, to learn more about his totes.
Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Tomlinson joins CBS New York to discuss his brand new book, "Dogland: Passion, Glory and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show."
Will it be "Missing White Woman" by Kellye Garrett, "Days of Wonder" by Caroline Leavitt, or "Honey" by Victor Lodato?