Iran denies link with Salman Rushdie attacker, blames writer himself
"We do not consider anyone other than Salman Rushdie and his supporters worthy of blame and even condemnation," said a foreign ministry spokesman.
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"We do not consider anyone other than Salman Rushdie and his supporters worthy of blame and even condemnation," said a foreign ministry spokesman.
President Donald Trump's administration said Monday it will impose "maximum pressure" with sanctions against the Iranian regime's energy, shipping and financial sectors.
New U.S. economic sanctions on Iran are now in place, after going into effect at midnight.
President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal this week. Now, he's very critical of some Democrats who didn't want to get into the deal in the first place but now don't want to get out.
The 2015 agreement had lifted most U.S. and international sanctions against Iran. In return, Iran agreed to restrictions on its nuclear program making it impossible to produce a bomb, along with rigorous inspections.
The Boston Globe reported last week that Kerry recently sat down with the Iranian Foreign Minister to discuss ways to salvage the Obama-era deal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled what appeared to be an extraordinary cache of Iranian secrets gathered by Israeli intelligence.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) was on the hot seat Tuesday night, forced to explain his flip-flop on the Iran nuclear deal.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-New York) said Sunday that while he voted against the Iran nuclear deal, he does not now believe it should be done away with.
In an explosive end to the week, President Donald Trump threatened to end the Iran nuclear deal Friday if Congress and U.S. allies can't fix it.
The order, supported by South Korea and Japan, aims to cut off sources of revenue that fund North Korea's nuclear ambitions.
Trump says he's made up his mind on the Iran nuclear deal, but he isn't sharing that information.
President Donald Trump talked tough on North Korea, terrorism and the Iranian nuclear deal as he delivered his first address before the United Nations General Assembly.
Levinson disappeared while working in Iran in 2007, with details of his whereabouts remaining unknown almost 10 years later.
There was jubilation for some, and disappointment for others Monday, in the wake of the deal that led to the release of five prisoners from Iran.
Three of the four Americans released by Iran arrived in Germany on Sunday, according to a U.S. State Department official speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss their status.
Pollard's lawyers have said they have lined up housing and a job in the New York area -- but he will also have some limited freedoms.
Clinton's support for the treaty came in stark contrast to current Republican front-runner Donald Trump, who attended an anti-Iran deal rally in Washington.
Democrats clinched the crucial Senate votes Tuesday to block passage of a disapproval resolution against the Iran nuclear accord.
Booker said in a statement that the deal is flawed, but the alternative is worse.
Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland became the crucial 34th vote in favor of the agreement.
Supporters of the Iran nuclear deal are on the cusp of clinching the necessary Senate votes to keep the contested agreement alive and hand President Barack Obama.
"This is an agreement with a nation that has not honored its non-proliferation commitments in the past," Maloney said in the statement.
Midday gatherings both for and against the Iran nuclear deal were held outside the offices of fence-sitting members of Congress.
Gov. Chris Christie wants New Jersey's junior U.S. senator to oppose the Iran deal.
A group of friends in Queens say they're out of tens of thousands of dollars because a third-party booking service won't give them their money back, even though the trip was supposed to be fully refundable.
Vince Dunn had a goal and two assists, Joey Daccord stopped 27 shots, and the Kraken beat the Islanders 5-2 on Thursday night.
OG Anunoby scored 15 of his 25 points during the third quarter, helping the Knicks pull away and beat the Hornets 125-101 on Thursday.
Shell casings with the words written on them were found at the scene of the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday.
The mystery in the skies over New Jersey continues, with one law enforcement official saying the objects were seen over critical infrastructure.
A group of friends in Queens say they're out of tens of thousands of dollars because a third-party booking service won't give them their money back, even though the trip was supposed to be fully refundable.
Shell casings with the words written on them were found at the scene of the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday.
Depending on who you ask, small business owners say congestion pricing could be a blessing or a curse.
A Russian national accused of sneaking onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Paris last week appeared in federal court Thursday.
Jurors have wrapped up a third day of deliberations in the trial of Daniel Penny.
Today's weather forecast calls for a wintry mix of rain and snow around the NYC area, followed by some gusty winds.
A wintry mix of rain, snow and blustery winds blows into NYC on Thursday, and the biggest impact could be during the morning commute.
The cold persisted Tuesday and perhaps a flake or two may be possible as we head into the middle part of the week.
Seven months after it was destroyed in a fiery truck crash, the Fairfield Avenue Bridge over I-95 in Norwalk, Conn. has reopened.
NYC is facing some cold weather this week, along with a little bit of snow, if you can believe it.
The mystery in the skies over New Jersey continues, with one law enforcement official saying the objects were seen over critical infrastructure.
Today's weather forecast calls for a wintry mix of rain and snow around the NYC area, followed by some gusty winds.
A wintry mix of rain, snow and blustery winds blows into NYC on Thursday, and the biggest impact could be during the morning commute.
A fire at the Inman Grove Senior Living Center in Edison, New Jersey on Tuesday night left two people badly injured.
Mysterious drones are circling the skies over Morris County, New Jersey, and now the FBI is investigating.
A Long Island retiree says she's getting traffic tickets from all over the country. But the thing is, she stopped driving four years ago.
A mother and father on Long Island still don't know why their son died while playing in a charity hockey game over the weekend.
Matthew Smith walked out of federal court in Central Islip Tuesday on a $10 million bond after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking and interstate prostitution. The bond was cosigned by his partner Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch.
The cold persisted Tuesday and perhaps a flake or two may be possible as we head into the middle part of the week.
A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island.
Depending on who you ask, small business owners say congestion pricing could be a blessing or a curse.
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Mayor Eric Adams says he plans to meet with President-elect Donald Trump's border czar and map out plans to deport migrants who commit crimes.
Donald Trump's attorneys mentioned Hunter Biden in a filing arguing the New York criminal case against the president-elect should be dismissed.
South Korea's main opposition party on Wednesday urged South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare Group Inc. has faced a firestorm of controversy this year. And as investigators search for a motive in the slaying of Brian Thompson, CEO of its insurance arm, they aren't counting anything out.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an "alarming blood test.".
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Vince Dunn had a goal and two assists, Joey Daccord stopped 27 shots, and the Kraken beat the Islanders 5-2 on Thursday night.
OG Anunoby scored 15 of his 25 points during the third quarter, helping the Knicks pull away and beat the Hornets 125-101 on Thursday.
The Boston Red Sox and several other teams are still making their push to sign superstar Juan Soto.
Cam Johnson scored 26 points, Nic Claxton had 16 and the Nets beat the Pacers 99-90 on Wednesday night to end a three-game losing streak.
Construction on Etihad Park, New York City's first Major League Soccer stadium, started on Wednesday in Queens.
The grandson of the last civilian lighthouse keeper in America is working to preserve his family's legacy.
Construction on Etihad Park, New York City's first Major League Soccer stadium, started on Wednesday in Queens.
What began as a way to pass the time waiting for their kids at the skatepark has turned into a small community of moms who shred.
Preservationists say the fight is on to save tiled mosaics at the site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fair in Queens.
On Small Business Saturday 2024, New York City shop owners are hoping to attract new and longtime customers for a needed boost.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says wind gusts will make Friday feel below freezing.
They say the service won't give them their money back, even though the trip was supposed to be fully refundable. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas found out they're not the only ones complaining.
CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro spoke to a military veteran who said he knew something was up.
It all happened Thursday while a baby was in the backseat of the suspect's car. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the story from Crown Heights, where the chase ended.
Police say that person used a fake ID to check in. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the latest.
