Suspected Russian Arms Dealer Faces Terror Charges
A federal prosecutor says a Russian arms trafficking suspect known as the "Merchant of Death" is where he belongs - in U.S. custody. He is facing charges in New York.
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A federal prosecutor says a Russian arms trafficking suspect known as the "Merchant of Death" is where he belongs - in U.S. custody. He is facing charges in New York.
Deliberations at the first civilian trial of a Guantanamo detainee hit a snag Monday when a juror told the judge she felt threatened by other jurors and asked him to be removed from the panel.
Governor-Elect Cuomo said it would be "comprehensive ethics reform passed by the state legislature" that would be the most effective tool in combating government scandals and abuse.
Authorities say a newly renovated apartment two blocks from Times Square was being used as a major heroin-packaging mill to process millions of dollars' worth of the drug for sale.
Deliberations continued on Thursday in the case of an accused al-Qaida operative connected to the embassy bombing.
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan allege that Ahmed Ghailani was part of an al-Qaida cell that bombed two U.S. embassies in Africa in 1998.
A New York City jury has begun deliberations in the first civilian trial for a Guantanamo detainee.
A lawyer for the first Guantanamo detainee to face a civilian trial says his client didn't know about a plot to bomb two U.S. embassies in Africa.
The first Guantanamo detainee to face a civilian trial is a "mass murderer'' who played a key role in the terrorist bombings of two U.S. embassies in Africa in 1998, a prosecutor said Monday in closing arguments.
Kevin Pravia, a 19-year-old honors student, was found dead in his Manhattan apartment with an electrical cord wrapped around his neck in August of 2008.
Mets clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels admitted betting on baseball, according to a person familiar with the investigation.
Brooklyn District Attorney says Nollywood counterfeit films are big business in NYC.
Television actress Kathryn Erbe says she panicked when an accused stalker posted a crude photo of her teenage daughter on the Internet.
A detonator was found hidden in the bedroom cabinet of a purported accomplice in the 1998 terrorist bombings of two U.S. embassies, a former FBI agent testified Monday in Manhattan.
A judge has declared a mistrial in the murder trial of a teenager accused of stabbing radio newsman George Weber, who he met through Craigslist.
Hiram Monserrate, the disgraced Queens politician who was expelled from the state Senate after an assault conviction, is accused of funding his 2006 campaign with charity money.
Judge Lewis Kaplan said he banned a man after prosecutors failed to show Ghailani's CIA interrogation played no role in getting the witness to cooperate.
Prosecutors said Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani -- the first Guantanamo detainee to face a civilian trial -- bought the truck and gas tanks that were used in the 1998 Tanzania embassy bombing.
While there's no verdict yet, the jury has been focused on the defensive entrapment since the deliberations began.
Former NY state comptroller Hevesi has pleaded guilty to a felony corruption charge for taking gifts while running the state's multibillion dollar pension fund.
Judge Kaplan said he will delay the trial a few days if he excludes the witness and prosecutors appeal.
"I have been trying to join my brothers ever since 9/11 happened. I am planning to wage an attack inside America," Faisal Shahzad said Tuesday.
Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani is charged with conspiracy in the deadly bombings of two U.S. embassies in Africa in 1998 and will be tried in New York City.
Prosecutors say the man who admitted trying to bomb Times Square boasted that he thought it would kill at least 40 people and said he planned to detonate a second bomb in New York city two weeks after the first.
The trial is being held in New York City.
Education officials are pointing to social media as a cause for sexual misconduct cases spiking in New York City schools.
A New York City woman is dead after plunging into an uncovered manhole in Midtown NYC. It's not clear how or why the manhole was uncovered.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Long Island Rail Road riders are waiting for the train service to resume after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
Education officials are pointing to social media as a cause for sexual misconduct cases spiking in New York City schools.
A New York City woman is dead after plunging into an uncovered manhole in Midtown NYC. It's not clear how or why the manhole was uncovered.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
Long Island Rail Road riders are waiting for the train service to resume after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
Long Island Rail Road riders are waiting for the train service to resume after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
New York City's second city-run grocery store will be in the Bronx, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and city officials announced Monday.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
The New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets became the first National League team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
ICE can't make arrests at immigration courts in New York City except under limited circumstances, according to a judge.
Larry Levy, Executive Dean of The National Center For Suburban Studies at Hofstra University, talks with CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu about the impact the strike could have on the race for NY Governor.
Anastasia Coleman has been the special commissioner of investigation for the New York City School District for eight years. Her office has seen the number of sexual misconduct cases spike since 2023. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
The $900 million proposal was designed to ease traffic but there was widespread opposition that it would increase toxic emissions and pollution.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said there will be more weekend trips for the NYC Ferry to cut down on wait times.
