NYC suspect's background
CBS News homeland security analyst Fran Townsend joins CBSN to discuss the background of Sayfullo Saipov, the 29-year-old Uzbek immigrant who drove a rented truck into pedestrians in a deadly attack in New York City.
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New York attack: Acquaintance "shocked" to learn of suspect's involvement
"We never even think about he can become the terrorist or make some evil things like he did," Mirakhmat Muminov says
Accused attacker is 4th suspect this year with links to same country
The Muslim-majority nation gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and is located north of Afghanistan
NYC terror suspect brags about attack from hospital bed
Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov, 29, told police he is pleased with his actions and is unapologetic for the attack, which killed 8 people
Who is NYC attack suspect Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov?
Uber spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that Saipov was a driver for them and had passed a background check
Witnesses on NYC terror attack
A native of Uzbekistan with a U.S. green card is accused of carrying out New York's deadliest terror attack in years. Police say the suspect, Sayfullo Saipov, drove a rented pickup truck for nearly a mile down a bike path along the West Side Highway on Tuesday, killing eight and injuring 11. One witness says the suspect was "screaming in the street."
The origin of the terror attack tactic used by NYC suspect
A 2010 issue of al Qaeda's "Inspire" magazine shows a pickup truck along with the headline "The Ultimate Mowing Machine"
NYC terror victims were celebrating graduation anniversary
A witness who also captured video of a school bus rammed by suspect says what he witnessed was "extraordinary and horrific"
Details about "hero" cop who took down terror suspect
If not for the actions of a quick-thinking five-year veteran of the NYPD, the death toll could have been even higher
NYC terror attack suspect had note referencing ISIS
Sources say Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov yelled "Allahu Akbar" -- Arabic for "God is great" -- as he got out of rental truck
Senator on NYC attack: Some people are "plain damn evil"
"They're not sick. They're not confused. They're not mixed up. They're just plain damn bad," said Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana
NYC terror attack suspect
The suspect in the New York City terror attack is alive and had a note that referenced ISIS. Lou Palumbo, the director of Elite Intelligence and Protection, an international private security firm, joins CBSN to discuss what law enforcement might be trying to learn first about the suspect behind Tuesday's terror attack.
New York City terror attack highlights threat of vehicle attacks
The Tuesday attack in New York City was the first successful truck attack in the U.S., says CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend
Terror "tactic"
The suspect in the New York City terror attack used the "go-to tactic" of using a vehicle to ram into pedestrians. CBSN security analyst and director at George Washington University's Center for Cyber and Homeland Security Frank Cilluffo joins CBSN to discuss how law enforcement works to prevent truck attacks -- and what is next for the suspect.
"I saw two bodies covered with white sheets": Witnesses describe NYC terror attack
Eight were killed and 12 others injured Tuesday when a driver plowed a rental truck into pedestrians in lower Manhattan on Tuesday
Protecting the U.S.
The United States has made protection from terrorism a top priority since 9/11. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend has more on the precautions taken before Tuesday's terror attack in New York City and the precautions being taken in its aftermath.
NYC terror attack
At least eight people were killed and 11 injured in New York Tuesday in the deadliest act of terror in the city since 9/11. It happened just blocks from the World Trade Center memorial. The weapon this time was a truck. DeMarco Morgan reports
8 dead in NYC truck attack; mayor calls it act of terror
Police and witnesses say 29-year-old suspect rammed a truck onto a busy bicycle path and struck numerous people
Trump says NYC attack is by a "very sick and deranged person"
President Trump tweeted that the attack in New York City "looks like another attack by a very sick and deranged person"
"I've got five people on the ground": NYPD audio reveals chaotic scene at terrorist attack
NYPD officer radio transmission reveals moment first responders arrived to see "mass casualty situation" in lower Manhattan on Tuesday
NYC truck attack
Police and witnesses say a motorist "deliberately" drove onto a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center memorial and struck several people
NYC hospital
About a dozen people are being treated at New York City hospitals after a driver plowed into pedestrians and cyclists along a bike path. Six people were pronounced dead at the scene and another two died at area hospitals, NYC officials said. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller joins CBSN with the latest from Bellevue Hospital, where some of the victims are being treated.
Feds say they foiled NY terror plot
Federal prosecutors say they've thwarted an ISIS terror plot that targeted New York City. Three men allegedly planned to set off explosives in Times Square, on subways and at concert venues. Paula Reid reports.
Defining domestic terror
This week we've seen a nation can be terrified without the cause necessarily labeled "terrorism." Currently there is a criminal statute for international terrorism, but not domestic. Jim Axelrod has more.
Study takes closer look at jihadist attacks -- and how to stop them
Report analyzes 63 attacks in Europe, U.S. and Canada inspired by Islamic extremist ideology in the past three years
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3 Americans among dozens sentenced to death in Congo coup attempt
A military court in Congo has convicted 37 people, including three Americans, on charges of taking part in a coup attempt and sentenced them to death.
Gun Violence in Chicago
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Justin Timberlake speaks out after taking plea deal in Long Island DWI case
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Longtime Mexican drug cartel leader pleads not guilty in New York
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada said he was forcibly kidnapped and brought to the U.S. by another fugitive cartel leader, Joaquín Guzmán López.
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$6 million settlement over death of inmate suit said couldn't pay $1,000 bail
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Prison chief shot dead as she drove, 2nd such killing this month
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Bryan Kohberger's trial for Idaho student murders moved to Boise
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Ohio police dispute new allegations immigrants are eating pets in Dayton
Sen. JD Vance and others shared a new video and article alleging African immigrants were seen preparing to grill dead cats.
Polaris Dawn crew aims for early Sunday splashdown
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Trump unveils "no tax on overtime pay" policy in Arizona remarks
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Trump to debut a crypto exchange Monday. Here's what to know.
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Ugandan athlete gets military funeral after killing in fire attack
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Iran says it successfully launched satellite into orbit
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The Heavy Heavy performs "Happiness"
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The Heavy Heavy performs "Cherry"
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Justin Timberlake pleads guilty
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The Heavy Heavy performs "Because You're Mine"
Since being formed in Brighton, England, "The Heavy Heavy" has been hailed as "one of the most talented rock bands alive." The quintet self-produced their critically acclaimed debut EP, and are about to release their first album. Now, making their return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is "The Heavy Heavy" with "Because You're Mine."
The Heavy Heavy performs "Happiness"
Since being formed in Brighton, England, "The Heavy Heavy" has been hailed as "one of the most talented rock bands alive." The quintet self-produced their critically acclaimed debut EP, and are about to release their first album. Now, making their return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is "The Heavy Heavy" with "Happiness."
The Heavy Heavy performs "Cherry"
Since being formed in Brighton, England, "The Heavy Heavy" has been hailed as "one of the most talented rock bands alive." The quintet self-produced their critically acclaimed debut EP, and are about to release their first album. Now, making their return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is "The Heavy Heavy" with "Cherry."
Inside the "GeoGuessr" world championship
Imagine landing nearly anywhere in the world without being told where you are — and still being able to pinpoint your exact location from just a few clues. A dedicated group of online players are competing at an international competition in Sweden this weekend and opened up to CBS News about how the game has changed the way they see the world.