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Trump, GOP lawmakers react to Biden's decision to leave presidential race
President Biden's unprecedented announcement on Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race prompted reactions from both sides of the aisle. Here's how former President Donald Trump — the 2024 GOP nominee — as well as Republican senators, members of Congress, governors and high-profile party members are reacting to the president's decision to leave the race just weeks before the Democratic Convention, handing his endorsement to Vice President Kamala Harris.Former President Donald TrumpTrump said in a phone conversation Sunday with CBS News' Robert Costa that Mr. Biden's announcement came as "a shock to the country."Trump said he believed...
Read Biden's letter announcing his withdrawal from the presidential race
President Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race Sunday, ending his reelection bid and leaving open the Democratic nomination less than a month before the party's convention in August. The announcement came several weeks after Mr. Biden's fumbling performance in the debate against former President Donald Trump, his Republican challenger, fueled concerns about his fitness to serve another term in Washington. They were made worse by the president's recent COVID-19 diagnosis, which pulled Mr. Biden off of the campaign trail to isolate at his home in Delaware, and coincided with a growing number of lawmakers — including some...
What to know about Kamala Harris, top contender for Democratic nominee
Washington — Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as a top contender to replace President Biden at the top of Democratic ticket following his historic decision to withdraw from the 2024 race for the White House.Mr. Biden roiled the general election campaign when he announced Sunday that he would be dropping out, ending weeks of pressure from within the Democratic Party that began after his shocking performance at the first presidential debate on June 27.The president then threw his support to Harris, saying his decision to select her as his vice president was the best decision he's made."Today I want to...
Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
President Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. "While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for my term," Mr. Biden posted in a statement on social media. Mr. Biden said he would address the nation later this week. Mr. Biden is currently in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, as he recovers from COVID-19. Biden backs Harris for nominationShortly after...
Get the scoop on National Ice Cream Day!
The third Sunday in July is marked as the day to celebrate our favorite frozen dessert. Watch these "Sundae Morning" stories about the treat we're all screaming about!Nancy Giles learns there is nothing plain vanilla about some of the ice cream flavors that are being concocted for hip, discerning palates. Bacon ice cream, anyone?At the Museum of Ice Cream in New York City, we find out why a perfectly-shaped ball of ice cream is the best way to enjoy the treat, thanks to the invention of the ice cream scoop:Susan Spencer dishes about a hot new dessert - rolled ice...
Manchin says Biden should drop 2024 bid and "leave with a legacy unmatched"
Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday joined a growing pool of lawmakers across party lines who are publicly calling for President Biden to remove himself from the 2024 race in the aftermath of the debate last month, telling "Face the Nation" he's "hopeful" that "if a torch is passed to a new generation," Mr. Biden can finish out his current term and "be the president I know he is and can be.""I would like President Biden to be able to finish his five months of leading this country, truly leading this country, the way I know he can," Manchin said. "And...
Bruce Springsteen on the poetry of his classic album "Nebraska"
"I lived in this house exactly half a lifetime ago," said Bruce Springsteen. It may not look like much, but this small bedroom in Colts Neck, New Jersey, which still sports the original orange shag rug, is where Springsteen made what he considers his masterpiece: his 1982 album "Nebraska," ten songs dark and mournful. "This is the room where it happened," he said. I saw her standing on her front lawn just twirling her baton Me and her went for a ride, sir, and ten innocent people died From the town of Lincoln, Nebraska, with a sawed-off .410 on my...
First Alert Forecast: Warm and bright as humidity climbs
Sunday forecastToday will be the brighter and warmer half of the weekend as humidity levels climb some and temperatures reach the mid to upper 80s.Even with more sunshine, there is still a pop-up shower risk as we get into the afternoon. They will be very hit or miss and many spots will stay dry.Any isolated showers or rumbles will fizzle out by sunset. Skies will be partly cloudy overnight with lows in the 60s to low 70s.MondayMonday starts off dry with clouds increasing through the day. There is a shower/storm risk by late in the day.Looking aheadNext week brings an unsettled stretch of weather. We will be dodging scattered showers and storms, but no day will be a washout.While still very humid, we won't have to deal with any excessive heat this week either!
Narcotics worth around $10 million seized in Bronx drug bust
NEW YORK -- Nearly $10 million worth of narcotics were seized in the Bronx in what New York City police said was their most significant drug bust to date involving illegal cannabis products. Police said they were investigating community complaints about illegal marijuana sales on Timpson Place in the Mott Haven section overnight Saturday when they discovered the illegal drug operation.Some drugs were packaged as candy, police sayMayor Eric Adams was on the scene with the New York City Sheriff's Office and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.Officials said the unregulated and dangerous products, some packaged as candies and chocolates, were...
Hannes Wolf scores equalizer in NYCFC's 1-1 draw with Orlando City
ORLANDO, Fla. — Rookie Hannes Wolf scored five minutes after Ramiro Enrique had given Orlando City the lead in the second half and New York City earned a 1-1 draw on Saturday night.Neither team scored until Ramiro Enrique took a pass from Martin Ojeda and found the net in the 52nd minute to give Orlando City (9-9-7) the lead. Enrique has scored all four of his goals in four straight matches. Ojeda's assist was his seventh.New York City (11-9-5) pulled even five minutes later on the score by Wolf. Alonso Martínez was credited with his third assist of the season and...
NYCHA residents protest what they say are inhumane conditions
NEW YORK – NYCHA residents rallied across all five boroughs Saturday, calling for improved living conditions.Residents are saying "enough is enough."NYCHA residents protest living conditions outside Jacob Riis HousesOutside the Jacob Riis Houses on the Lower East Side, residents protested with a list of demands, saying they are dealing with inhumane conditions.Linda Mitchell said she's been living there for more than 20 years, and the water in her apartment has been unclean for over three years."I just came from PA buying water just to wash. I live with a son. That's two people that gotta buy water to brush our...
Morgan scores twice, New York Red Bulls top FC Cincinnati
HARRISON, N.J. — Lewis Morgan scored twice, Kyle Duncan added a goal and the New York Red Bulls defeated FC Cincinnati 3-1 on Saturday night to remain the only unbeaten team at home in the MLS season.Morgan gave the Red Bulls an early 1-0 lead, connecting with a right-footed shot from the center of the box in the seventh minute.Early in the second half, Duncan made it 2-0 when he scored with a difficult right-footed shot from the central position outside the box.Morgan made it 3-0 in the 59th minute, completing the brace with a left-footed shot from the center...
Severino combines with 3 Mets relievers on shutout of Marlins
MIAMI — Luis Severino and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Saturday.Pete Alonso doubled with one out in the fourth inning and scored when catcher Francisco Alvarez grounded into a fielder's choice with the bases loaded."We hit some balls really hard, especially with runners in scoring position," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. "I thought we created traffic but just didn't get the results today."José Iglesias had two hits for the Mets (50-47), who improved to 4-4 against NL-worst Miami this year. They are 26-12 since falling a season-low...
Olympic Committee sues Logan Paul's energy drink brand over trademark
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the Colorado-based organization that oversees U.S. Olympic teams, filed a lawsuit in federal court Friday accusing Prime — Logan Paul's energy drink company — of infringing on the committee's trademarks.In its lawsuit, the committee specifically alleges that Prime uses symbols and phrases trademarked by the committee on one of its drinks featuring Olympic gold medalist and NBA forward Kevin Durant.Attorneys for the Olympic Committee called the company's acts, "willful, deliberate, and in bad faith.""Prime Hydration has used the following Olympic-related terminology and trademarks on product packaging, Internet advertising and in promotions featuring a Prime...
Trump holds first rally with running mate JD Vance
Former President Donald Trump held his first campaign rally since he survived an attempted assassination, returning to the battleground state of Michigan alongside his new running mate."It was exactly one week ago, even to the hour, even to the minute," Trump said before the crowd in Grand Rapids, Michigan, reflecting on the July 13 shooting in Pennsylvania that left him with a bloodied ear, killed one supporter in the crowd and left two others injured."I stand before you only by the grace of almighty God," he said, the white gauze on his ear now replaced by a skin-colored bandage. "I...
Arozarena homers twice as Rays rout Yankees
NEW YORK — Taj Bradley pitched one-hit ball over seven innings to remain unbeaten in seven straight starts, Randy Arozarena hit two of Tampa Bay's four home runs and the Rays routed the New York Yankees 9-1 on Saturday."He's just on a dominant run right now," Rays manager Kevin Cash said.Alex Jackson, Isaac Paredes and Arozarena homered off Nestor Cortes, and Arozarena added another against Josh Maciejewski for his seventh multihomer game. Arozarena tied a career high with four hits and Curtis Mead, back in the majors for the first time since May 3, had three hits including a go-ahead...
Stray shower or storm possible in the Tri-State Area this weekend
Saturday night forecastDespite extra clouds Saturday, it was still comfortable with relatively lower levels of humidity in place.Saturday night, a few showers are possible. Lows will range from the low 70s in the city to the low and mid 60s throughout the suburbs.Sunday forecastSunday looks to be a brighter, warmer, and more humid day, as highs reach into the upper 80s and even some low 90s in portions of New Jersey.A stray shower or storm is possible as well.Next weekA return to higher humidity levels looks to continue through next week along with the chance of thunderstorms.
Brooklyn family found dead in apartment, relative in custody
NEW YORK -- A New York City family is in shock after four of their loved ones, including two children, were found dead inside their home. Police took a 24-year-old man into custody after he allegedly stabbed and killed two women and two young children in their Brooklyn apartment. CBS New York has confirmed the man is a relative of the victims.It is unknown at this time if that man will be charged.2 women, 2 children stabbed to death in BrooklynFirst responders found the bodies after getting a 911 call about a domestic assault at the apartment on the corner of...
Airlines, businesses rush to get back on track after global tech disruption
Transport providers, businesses, hospitals and governments on Saturday are rushing to get all their systems back online after long disruptions following a widespread technology outage.The biggest continuing effect has been on air travel. Carriers canceled thousands of flights on Friday and now have many of their planes and crews in the wrong place, while airports facing continued problems with check-in and security. On Saturday around 10:30 p.m. EDT, flight-tracking service FlightAware listed more than 33,000 total flight delays on its website, and more than 2,700 cancellations. Both American Airlines and United Airlines said Saturday that most of its operations were restored and...
Cole works 6 strong innings, Soto goes 4 for 4 as Yankees beat Rays
NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six strong innings, Juan Soto went 4 for 4 and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Friday night.Cole (3-1), making his sixth start since returning from right elbow inflammation on June 20, allowed one run and six hits on a night fans received a promotional bobblehead of the 33-year-old right-hander holding his Cy Young Award. He walked one and threw 103 pitches — reaching the 100 mark for the second straight outing."I had a little bit of everything working and then once we got a lead...
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