Biden addresses nation about flying objects shot down
President Biden addressed the country about the situation for the first time and said he doesn't want "a new cold war," CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
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President Biden addressed the country about the situation for the first time and said he doesn't want "a new cold war," CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Sunday's shootdown marked the third unidentified object to be shot down over the U.S. and Canada in three days.
The United States denied that it operates any surveillance balloons over China.
The military shot down another unidentified object, this time over the Great Lakes region. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
The latest one was taken down over Lake Huron on Sunday. CBS2's Tim McNicholas has the latest.
The object was the size of a "small car," according to National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
A U.S. fighter jet shot down the balloon over open water off the coast of South Carolina.
A suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday. The recovery effort now begins, along with the investigation into what information the balloon may have been collecting. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram spoke to a woman who witnessed it being shot down.
U.S. military leaders recommended against shooting it down as it crossed over the middle of the country due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
The military is not ruling out shooting down the balloon that is floating across the U.S.
A second Chinese spy balloon has been spotted over Latin America after the first one led to the United States canceling a major meeting with China. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China.
The discovery has led U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to postpone a high-stakes trip to China.
The Pentagon says it's been tracking the object for several days. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
The Pentagon is monitoring a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying at high altitude over the United States, but what it's actually doing is still a mystery. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
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The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
The Biden administration announced new COVID measures for air travelers arriving in the United States from China.
Dozens gathered in Washington Square Park on Sunday calling on China to ease up on its strict measures.
Dozens gathered on Sunday and called on China to ease up on its strict COVID-19 lockdown measures. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Jiang led his country out of isolation after the Tiananmen Square crackdown, backing economic reform that ushered a decade of explosive growth.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
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The DMV and the NYPD are investigating a Brooklyn auto repair shop after multiple CBS News New York Investigates reports.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a record $260 billion election-year budget.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a record $260 billion election-year budget.
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Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
A New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
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Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
Lindsey Halligan has departed the Justice Department after a federal judge Tuesday barred her from referring to herself as a U.S. attorney in court filings.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
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Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
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The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
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The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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Wednesday marks another "Code Blue" in New York City due to dangerously cold weather. Officials are urging people to limit their time outside and bundle up. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
It's less bitterly cold on Wednesday, but another stretch of dangerously cold weather is on the way for this weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku talks about the possibility of snow Sunday.
With negotiations stalled, there's no indication the strike is going to end any time soon. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
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