U.S. drone strike kills al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
Zawahiri helped plan the 9/11 attacks and was Bin Laden's right hand man, taking over al Qaeda after his death in 2011. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
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Long Island students fly into future at the "Drone Olympics"
A nonprofit organization is bringing this unique learning to schools nationwide.
FDNY Using High-Tech Drones To Keep Firefighters Safe
What started as an FDNY pilot project seems to have landed a permanent spot.
Connecticut Town Testing Coronavirus 'Pandemic Drone' To Detect Infectious Conditions
The drones will be equipped with a system that displays a person's fever, heart and respiratory rates.
President Trump: Iran Shooting Down Drone Not Intentional, But 'Very Big Mistake'
U.S. officials say Iran shot down the drone over international waters over the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, while Iran claims it shot down a U.S. drone flying in its airspace.
Residents With Complaints About Drones Urged To Call Police Following Shooting Incident In St. James
There were tense moments in the skies over Long Island over the weekend, after a resident fired shots in his backyard and downed a drone.
NYPD Launches New Fleet Of Aerial Drones
The New York Police Department announced Tuesday the launch a new fleet of aerial drones to enhance investigation and feed live video back to officers and commanders around active crime scenes.
Rutgers Researchers Working With Lifeguards On Rescue Drone
New life-saving technology could be coming to a beach near you.
Pilot Reports Close Call With Drone At Newark Liberty
The Federal Aviation Association is investigating after a drone and a passenger jet nearly collided at Newark Liberty Airport.
Man Seen Flying Drone Near Apartment Windows In Lower Manhattan
People in Lower Manhattan may want to consider closing their curtains following several reports of a man using a drone to spy into apartments.
Man Who Flew Drone Into Empire State Building To Do Community Service
A New Jersey man who crashed a drone into the Empire State Building last month has accepted a plea deal that some are calling lenient.
Pilot Spots Drone 2,000 Feet Up While Approaching For Landing At Long Island Airport
The Suffolk County Police Department is investigating a drone incident near the Republic Airport Sunday morning.
Drone Crashes Into 40th Floor Of Empire State Building
A drone crashed into the Empire State Building Thursday night.
WATCH: Drone Nearly Hits World Champion Skier Mid-Race
Austrian skier March Hirscher, 26, is widely regarded as one of the best skiers in the world. But he almost got taken out by, of all things, a drone during a recent race.
FAA To Require Most Drones To Be Registered And Marked
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a new drone registration process Monday aimed at helping federal officials keep track of the growing number of drone owners.
Conn. Teen Who Built Gun-Firing Drone Posts Video Of Flame-Throwing Drone
The video titled "Roasting the Holiday Turkey" was posted to Austin Haughwout's YouTube channel, Hogwit, earlier this week.
Connecticut Senator Calls For Regulations On Recreational Drone Use
Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he would like to see some simple rules for drones.
Drone Spotted By Flight Crew Landing At JFK Airport
A flight crew spotted a drone late Thursday afternoon while landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
American Airlines Crew Reports Drone Sighting Near LaGuardia Airport
An American Airlines flight crew reported seeing the drone as their aircraft was approaching LaGuardia Airport Tuesday afternoon.
Government To Require Registration Of Most Drones
The federal government will require many drone aircraft to be registered, a move prompted by the growing number of reported close calls and incidents that pose safety risks, officials announced Monday.
CBS2 Exclusive: Linden, N.J. Family Shocked When Drone Crashes Into House
A drone with a video camera plowed into the roof of a home in Linden, New Jersey on Thursday, and questions remained a day later day about who was operating it and why.
NYC Teacher Arrested After Drone Crashes Into Stands At US Open
Daniel Verley, 26, faces charges of reckless endangerment and operating a drone in a New York City public park outside of a prescribed area.
Drone Crashes At Louis Armstrong Stadium During US Open Match
The United States Tennis Association said the crash happened just before 8:30 a.m.
FAA Investigating Drone Sighting Near Newark Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after crews on four commercial flights reported seeing a drone as they approached the runway at Newark Liberty International Airport over the weekend.
Drone Spotted In Path Of Planes At Newark Liberty International Airport
Another drone was reported Sunday in the path of several flights at a Tri-State Area airport.
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Officials: SUV in deadly UGA crash was not for personal use
There's new information in a car crash that killed two people, including a college football player from New Jersey.
Damar Hamlin speaks publicly for 1st time since injury
"This is just the beginning of the impact that I wanted to have on the world," Hamlin said.
FAA: Single-engine plane crashes during take-off in Hartford
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
Dom's Bakery Grand in Hoboken closes after 43 years
The bakery announced the closure a week ago on Facebook.
Protests continue across N.Y., N.J. over Tyre Nichols video
Memphis Police released bodycam and surveillance video Friday showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols.
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Damar Hamlin speaks publicly for 1st time since injury
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Protests continue across N.Y., N.J. over Tyre Nichols video
Memphis Police released bodycam and surveillance video Friday showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols.
Man shot on Lower Manhattan subway, suspect at large
According to police, a man was shot after arguing with another rider as the train pulled into the station.
Three people stabbed during argument in Bronx
The victims were arguing with two people, then one pulled out a knife, police said.
New Yorkers protest after release of Tyre Nichols video
The night was mostly peaceful with the exception of someone jumping on a police squad car in Times Square.
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FAA: Single-engine plane crashes during take-off in Hartford
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
Connecticut gov. taking steps in effort to end gun violence
Gov. Ned Lamont will present a package of proposals to curb gun violence to the General Assembly in February.
Conn. teacher up for 2023 National Teacher of the Year
She is one of only five finalists being considered.
Sen. Blumenthal joins bipartisan group on secret trip to Ukraine
Blumenthal said the war in Ukraine is "at a turning point" and it is essential for the U.S. to increase aid.
FDA proposes changing COVID vaccine strategy to yearly shot
The agency would determine each spring which strains to select for the fall season.
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Officials: SUV in deadly UGA crash was not for personal use
There's new information in a car crash that killed two people, including a college football player from New Jersey.
Dom's Bakery Grand in Hoboken closes after 43 years
The bakery announced the closure a week ago on Facebook.
Protests continue across N.Y., N.J. over Tyre Nichols video
Memphis Police released bodycam and surveillance video Friday showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols.
School bus driver accused of DUI after crashing into NJ home
No children were on board and no one was inside the house.
Video released from deadly Old Bridge police chase
Suspects in a stolen car ran a red light and hit the car Arturo Luna was driving, killing him.
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Outraged voters petition to expel George Santos over lies
Jeff Wisenfeld, the son of Holocaust survivors, helped pen a letter to McCarthy urging him to oust Santos.
Holocaust survivor Leo Ullman reflects on escaping war
Friday marks 78 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.
L.I. contractor accused of scamming Hurricane Sandy victims
"The hurricane was terrible, but dealing with him was ten times worse," one victim said.
25 charged in fake nursing diploma scheme
The fake diplomas and transcripts qualified those who purchased them to sit for the national nursing board exam.
3 people fall into sinkhole at Long Island home
It was a bizarre morning for a family on Long Island after three people fell into a hole in their front yard.
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Outraged voters petition to expel George Santos over lies
Jeff Wisenfeld, the son of Holocaust survivors, helped pen a letter to McCarthy urging him to oust Santos.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Who is Jeff Zients, the next White House chief of staff?
President Biden said the White House will have an official transition event next week.
Mayor Adams teases subway safety plan in live interview on CBS2
The mayor made headlines during a wide-ranging conversation on CBS2.
Mayor Eric Adams delivers second State of the City address
The mayor discussed his accomplishments and shared his plans to improve the lives of all New Yorkers.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Parkinson's patients take free classes at Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn
The free classes, called Dance for PD, are offered three times a week as a way to slow the disease's progression.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
John Elliott shares update as doctors examine pancreatic cyst
He's participating in a pancreatic cyst surveillance research initiative at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Doctors told him to get an endoscopy with ultrasound, so he did.
AHA: Damar Hamlin's collapse sparks interest in CPR training
Responding immediately can triple the chances of survival.
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Tom Verlaine, guitarist and founder of punk bank Television, dies at 73
Verlaine influenced many bands while playing at ultra-cool downtown New York music venue CBGB alongside the Ramones, Patti Smith and Talking Heads.
Madonna's "Celebration Tour" adds 2 more shows in New York
Due to overwhelming demand, the Queen of Pop has added two shows at the Barclays Center.
New York's AG says MSG lawyer ban may violate anti-bias laws
Lawyers have come forward with stories about being blocked from concerts, sports events and shows.
First round of performers announced for 65th Annual Grammy Awards
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Piano from Broadway play revival heading to the Smithsonian
The piano from "The Piano Lesson" will go to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Damar Hamlin speaks publicly for 1st time since injury
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Irving has 32 points, Nets beat Knicks for 9th straight time
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Hughes scores winner in OT to lead Devils past Stars
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Trocheck, Halak lead Rangers to win over Golden Knights
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Sorokin makes 23 saves as Islanders beat Red Wings
Anders Lee also scored and Kyle Palmieri had two assists, helping New York stop a six-game slide.
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Tributes for Damar Hamlin from Buffalo and beyond
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Crowd gathers in Washington Square Park before march for Tyre Nichols
Demonstrations continued in the streets of New York on Saturday, the day after the release of bodycam footage showing Tyre Nichols' violent arrest that turned deadly. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
First Alert Forecast: CBS2 1/28 Evening Weather at 6PM
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your First Alert Forecast for January 28 at 6 p.m.
NYPD seeks suspect in early morning subway shooting
The NYPD is searching for the gunman who opened fire on board a subway Saturday morning. As CBS2's Christina Fan reports, it happened after an argument on a Brooklyn-bound N train.
Rallies held across Tri-State Area over Tyre Nichols' arrest video
Demonstrators and activists across the Tri-State Area continued voicing their outrage over the death of Tyre Nichols on Saturday. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
New Yorkers gather in Washington Square Park for Tyre Nichols rally
For the second day in a row, New Yorkers took to the streets in the name of Tyre Nichols, turning their sadness into strength. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports from a gathering in Washington Square Park.
