Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
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An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
Two men from Pennsylvania are facing federal charges for the incident. Video captured someone yelling "Allahu Akbar" just as a protester threw an "ignited device" during an anti-Islam demonstration in New York City.
Mexico's Ministry of Defense security forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," in a military operation.
The driver of the vehicle, a 23-year-old man from Albany, New York, had been reported missing and died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
The terror attack unfolded outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester while worshippers were inside, authorities said.
A bulletin from the National Terrorism Advisory System warns of a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. following the military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
At least 14 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Federal agents investigating the deadly attack say the perpetrator recorded himself riding through the French Quarter on a bicycling using Meta glasses.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
The suspect, identified by local media as 50-year-old Taleb A., was arrested after plowing a black BMW into a Christmas market.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement posted on affiliated channels on social media.
The assailants also threw explosives, triggering a massive fire at the Crocus City Hall building.
"Those 2 million people who are on the list are on there for a reason," one national security official said. But those who believe they were wrongfully added struggle to clear their names.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation that Israel has opened a "new phase" in the war by sending ground forces into Gaza and expanding attacks from the ground, air and sea.
The Hamas militant group's coordinated terror attack on Israel on Oct. 7 was the deadliest assault in the region in decades, and prompted Israel to declare war.
An annual ceremony to remember those who died on September 11, 2001, was held in lower Manhattan on Monday.
It was the country's deadliest attack since a truck bombing at the same spot five years ago killed more than 500.
Police and federal agents are investigating a photo posted online by an ISIS-supporting group that showed an explosion at a downtown Los Angeles high-rise.
As more and more terrorists use vehicles to plow into crowds, the question has arisen in the auto industry: Can advances in technology thwart future attacks? And are there other ways to prevent the ubiquitous automobile from being used as a weapon?
He tweeted Friday, "Just out report: 'United Kingdom crime rises 13% annually amid spread of Radical Islamic terror.' Not good, we must keep America safe!"
Security at shipping ports around the U.S., including testing containers and vessels for biological and radiological hazards, is a top priority to preventing terrorism, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Thursday.
Sorrow filled the air during evening service on Palm Sunday at St. Mary and St. Athanasius Coptic Christian Church in Northridge.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce said roughly 33 percent of all transferred or released detainees from the infamous detention facility "have returned to the fight."
A gunman wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun opened fire inside a crowded Florida nightclub early Sunday before dying in a gunfight with SWAT officers, police said. The attack left about 20 people dead and 42 others wounded.
The search warrants served targeted subjects involved in human trafficking along the Figueroa corridor, according to First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
New California laws implement restrictions on handgun sales and require more clarity for food expiration date labels.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
A Venice father whose quick thinking saved his 2-year-old daughter's life when a truck crashed into their car nearly two weeks ago is on the long road to recovery after doctors amputated part of his leg.
New laws include restrictions on handgun sales and clarity for food expiration date labels.
The search warrants served targeted subjects involved in human trafficking along the Figueroa corridor, according to First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
A Venice father whose quick thinking saved his 2-year-old daughter's life when a truck crashed into their car nearly two weeks ago is on the long road to recovery after doctors amputated part of his leg.
Mexico reached the Round of 16 for the eighth time on Tuesday night with their 2-0 win over Ecuador, and fans took the Southern California streets to celebrate the moment.
A $15,000 reward has been renewed as Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives continue working to locate a suspect wanted for the 2024 homicide of 50-year-old Damon Eugene Bluthenthal.
Gerry Blanck's house and legendary dojo of 43 years were destroyed by the Palisades Fire in 2025, and he says the tragedy has turned into a little miracle for him.
While the show may have gone dark for good, a piece of its history is lighting up a corner of West Hollywood.
Mexico reached the Round of 16 for the eighth time on Tuesday night with their 2-0 win over Ecuador, and fans took the Southern California streets to celebrate the moment.
Santa Ana police are warning of a crackdown on World Cup celebrations ahead of the Mexico-Ecuador match on Tuesday, a week after hundreds of fans flooded city streets following their win over Czechia.
It may be a construction site right now, but OC Vibe promises to be Southern California's newest hot spot for food and entertainment.
An Orange County airport worker met a woman who raised more than $170,000 for him after she spotted him working through pain on the job.
Hazardous materials cleanup is finally scheduled to take place at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove next week, a month after a compromised chemical tank at risk of exploding or leaking caused tens of thousands of Orange County residents to evacuate their homes.
A Riverside County pastor was killed and his wife was injured when their hotel collapsed during the pair of powerful earthquakes that struck near Caracas, Venezuela, last week.
The shooting happened in an unincorporated community known as North Shore at around 12:10 a.m., according to Riverside County deputies.
Deputies said that the incident appears to have been an "apparent suicide pact."
The Friends of Big Bear Valley told CBS LA that Sandy, the female eaglet, appeared to land on another tree and is near her mother, Jackie.
An investigation is underway in San Bernardino County after human remains were discovered on a recently purchased Apple Valley property, according to deputies.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday agreed to scrap a proposal that would put a measure to allow for non-citizen voting on the November ballot.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Julio Rodriguez had three hits and scored twice, Bryan Woo took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners put together a five-run sixth on Tuesday night to beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3.
The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his scheduled pitching start Wednesday against the Athletics to get some extra rest, manager Dave Roberts said.
Santa Ana police are warning of a crackdown on World Cup celebrations ahead of the Mexico-Ecuador match on Tuesday, a week after hundreds of fans flooded city streets following their win over Czechia.
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to support Eric Lauer in his conventional return to the starting rotation as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics 9-4.
Cole Young hit two home runs to back eight strong innings from George Kirby as the Seattle Mariners came from behind to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Dr. Juliette Cubanski, vice president and director of Medicare Policy at KFF, talks about the new pilot program that will cover GLP-1 drugs for millions of Americans.
Officials on Wednesday provided an update on a massive sex trafficking sting along the Figueroa corridor in Los Angeles.
A new round of laws will impact Californians across the state when they go into effect on July 1. The laws vary in objective, including ensuring access to healthcare for expectant families in rural areas and prohibiting cell phone use for students at school. Amanda Starrantino reports.
Been waiting for the summer heat? Well it's almost here in Southern California. Amber Lee reports.
A Venice father whose quick thinking saved his 2-year-old daughter's life when a truck crashed into their car nearly two weeks ago is on the long road to recovery after doctors amputated part of his leg. Gio Insignares reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
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.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
