U.S., Russia prisoner swap is the latest in a long history of exchanges
Despite frosty relations, the U.S. and the former Soviet Union have swapped prisoners for decades.
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Despite frosty relations, the U.S. and the former Soviet Union have swapped prisoners for decades.
The U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team.
The details of Saturday's incident were not immediately clear, although far-right activist Alex Stein posted a video on Twitter that showed him accosting Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner at an airport.
Griner's return to the Mercury rekindles hope the franchise can make another run to the WNBA Finals.
Griner will be re-signing with the Phoenix Mercury for a one-year contract, a source has confirmed to CBS News.
The WNBA star, who returned to the U.S. last week after a prisoner swap with Russia, shared photos of herself walking off the jet and embracing her wife, Cherelle.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Brittney Griner is back on United States soil after more than nine months in a Russian prison camp. Skyler Henry reports for CBS2.
The WNBA star was freed after 10 months in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Brittney Griner was expected to land in the United States late Thursday after spending nearly 10 months in prison in Russia. CBS2's Dick Brennan has more on how the U.S. negotiated her return.
WNBA star Brittney Griner was released from Russian detention Thursday as part of a prisoner swap for a convicted Russian arms dealer. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The WNBA star was released from a Russian labor camp where she has been serving time for bringing vape cartridges with THC into the country. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
The WNBA star was released by Russia in exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout, CBS News reported Thursday morning. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Griner has been sentenced for drug possession after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
American basketball star Brittney Griner lost her appeal in a Russian court to overturn her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession. Ian Lee reports for CBS2.
Experts say this could set up a possible prison swap between Moscow and Washington.
Brittney Griner remains in a Russian prison ahead of an appeal hearing on Oct. 25.
As the WNBA star's lawyers appeal her 9-year jail sentence, a Russian official has confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. about a potential prisoner swap.
WNBA star Brittney Griner was found guilty of drug possession and smuggling by a Russian court on Thursday.
Lawyers for WNBA star Brittney Griner say they will appeal after a Russian court sentenced her to nine years in prison on drug charges. Natalie Brand reports for CBS2.
It comes as the U.S. continues to try to negotiate a prisoner swap for her safe return.
The White House is trying to make a deal with Russia to bring home Brittney Griner, who has been detained since February. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
The secretary of state said securing the Americans' release remains a "top priority" for the U.S.
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
The WNBA star is facing up to 10 years in prison.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
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 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
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.
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.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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.
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.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
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.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at the Paley Center for Media's annual holiday celebration in New York City.
Dozens of boats decked out in holiday decorations will line up for the annual parade along Freeport's Nautical Mile.
Democratic lawmakers are calling on Hegseth to resign over the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats off the coast of Venezuela. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
