Jury Selection Under Way In NY Trial Of Bin Laden Son-In-Law
Sulaiman Abu Ghaith is accused of conspiring to kill Americans as al Qaeda's spokesman after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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Sulaiman Abu Ghaith is accused of conspiring to kill Americans as al Qaeda's spokesman after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Amid unusually tight security, Osama bin Laden's son-in-law goes to trial Monday on charges he conspired to kill Americans in his role as al-Qaida's mouthpiece after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Shin Bet said Wednesday it arrested three Palestinians it accuses of plotting to carry out bombings, shootings, kidnappings and other attacks.
Marcos Alonso Zea, also known as Ali Zea, of Brentwood is charged with conspiracy to commit murder in a foreign country, attempting to provide material support to terrorists, obstruction of justice and more.
Abu Anas al-Libi entered the plea Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan. Al-Libi, who has a thick gray beard, kept his hands folded on his lap as the judge read the charges.
Abu Anas al-Libi was grabbed in a military raid in Libya on Oct. 5. He's due to stand trial in Manhattan, where he's been under indictment for more than a decade on charges he helped plan and conduct surveillance for the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Africa.
New details were released Sunday about two anti-terror operations overseas – one in Libya, the other in Somalia.
A successful account was sentenced to 18 years in prison Monday, after he admitted to supporting al-Qaeda with money and supplies.
Kofi Awoonor, a Ghanaian poet, professor and former ambassador to Brazil, Cuba and the United Nations, died after being wounded in the attack, Ghana's presidential office confirmed.
Three men facing federal terrorism charges in New York City have strong ties to the same extremist Islamic group that's claimed responsibility for the deadly attack on an upscale Kenyan shopping mall, U.S. authorities say.
Abdel Hameed Shehadeh was sentenced to 13 years in prison Friday in Brooklyn federal court.
CBS News has learned that U.S. intelligence suggests that al Qaeda or one of its affiliates has a major plot under way. What they don't know is the date, time or exact target.
The Indian consulate in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, was struck by a suicide bomber overnight – amid warnings against American targets and travel warnings for American citizens.
The State Department says the potential for terrorism is particularly strong in the Middle East and North Africa. It says an attack could occur or come from the Arabian Peninsula.
Federal authorities announced Wednesday a high school student from Long Island pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his plans to travel to Yemen to volunteer to fight for al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
Officials have said the transportation sector, including U.S. railways, remain attractive targets for al-Qaeda.
A New York appeals court has ruled that a construction company started by Osama bin Laden's father cannot be held liable for the Sept. 11 attacks.
Mohamed Mahmood Alessa and Carlos Eduardo Almonte pleaded guilty in March 2011 for conspiring to join al-Shabab, a terror group affiliated with al Qaeda.
Sulaiman Abu Ghaith was brought to the United States last month. He's charged with conspiring to kill Americans in his alleged role as al Qaeda's top propagandist after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He has pleaded not guilty.
A terror suspect was convicted in Brooklyn Monday of lying to the FBI about plans to team up with the Taliban or al-Qaeda.
Ibrahim Suleiman Adnan Adam Harun, also known as "Spin Ghul," was named in court papers made public on Wednesday in New York City.
Roland Tomforde was a Marine Captain driving into Iraq exactly ten years ago.
Moving slowly in a blue prison jumpsuit and shackles, with his thinning hair and greying beard, Sulaiman Abu Ghaith looked markedly different Friday than he did in a video released the day after the 9/11 attacks.
The bomb appeared to have exploded inside the security checkpoint at the side entrance to the embassy, but did not damage the inside of the embassy itself.
Prosecutors said Naseer was an al-Qaeda operative who collected bomb-making materials and scouted potential targets as part of Najibullah Zazi's plot to carry out coordinated suicide bombing attacks.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
As the season of giving gets underway, charities say the need has never been greater. The Salvation Army reports a sharp rise in families asking for help this year. Evyn Moon shows us how the organization is working to meet that demand.
This time of year can be difficult for people struggling with loneliness, an issue that has grown in recent years. Cristian Benavides has the story of one woman who was able to overcome feeling alone by reconnecting with her communities and finding new ones.
Prosecutors said Hiram Carrero ,18, threw a flaming piece of paper onto a 3 train and caused a 56-year-old man to catch fire.
Police said 18-year-old Emily Finn was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend the day before Thanksgiving.
The New Jersey town is celebrating the start of the holiday season with its annual Christmas tree lighting. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
