ISIS Leader Blows Himself Up During US Special Ops Raid In Syria
U.S. special operations forces conducted a large-scale counterterrorism raid in northwest Syria overnight Thursday that has once again left the ISIS terror group without a leader.
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U.S. Launched Drone Strike Against ISIS-K, Likely Killing Target
The U.S. military announced Friday that it has conducted an unmanned airstrike against ISIS-K in Afghanistan, and said "initial indications" show it killed one of the group's planners.
Race To Evacuate As Many As Possible From Kabul After ISIS Bomb Kills At Least 170
Evacuation flights resumed on Friday at Kabul's airport, less than a day after 13 American service members and scores of Afghans were killed in a suicide bombing claimed by the ISIS faction in Afghanistan.
Feds: Brooklyn Man Allegedly Urged Attacks On NYC Subways On Behalf Of ISIS
Federal authorities say he provided instructions on how to plan attacks on U.S. soil and encouraged Islamic State group supporters to attack well-populated areas.
New Jersey Woman Who Joined ISIS Not A U.S. Citizen, Federal Judge Rules
Hoda Muthana was born in New Jersey in October 1994, to a diplomat from Yemen and grew up in Alabama. In 2014, she left the U.S. to join ISIS apparently after becoming radicalized online.
Defense Secretary: Death Of ISIS Leader Won't Rid World Of Terrorism, But Serves As Warning
Defense Secretary Mark Esper warned that the "security situation in Syria remains complex" after the killing of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi over the weekend by U.S. special forces.
ISIS Leader Dead: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Killed By U.S. Forces In Raid In Syria
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq (ISIS) who once controlled a vast swath of territory and tens of thousands of fighters, has been killed in Syria.
Queens Teen Arrested In Alleged ISIS-Inspired Terror Plot Faces Judge
The FBI and NYPD arrested 19-year-old Awais Chudhary last night at his home on Butler Street in East Elmhurst.
Teen Arrested In Queens Terror Plot, Allegedly Planned Knife Attack In Name Of ISIS
Law enforcement sources tell CBS2 that a 19-year-old suspect was allegedly texting with undercover agents and revealed his plans to carry out an attack in the name of Islamic terror group ISIS.
Brooklyn Man Captured Working As Sniper, Trainer For ISIS In Syria
A Brooklyn man originally from Kazakhstan who became a sniper and weapons trainer for the Islamic State group has been charged with terrorism crimes.
Syrian Refugee Who Entered U.S. Through New York Arrested For ISIS Terror Plot, Officials Say
Federal documents show he first arrived in the U.S. at JFK Airport in August of 2016. Then he moved to Pennsylvania, where he recently graduated high school.
Bronx Man Arrested In Montana Accused Of Plotting Terror Attack
Fabjan Alameti, 21, appeared before a judge Thursday on charges of possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance and making false statements involving international and domestic terrorism.
New Jersey Man Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison, Tried To Carry Out ISIS Terror Attack In NYC
Federal officials say Gregory Lepsky of Point Pleasant was planning to build a pressure cooker bomb and detonate it in the city in support of the Islamic state terror group ISIS.
President Trump Speaks At Pentagon, Addresses Americans Killed In Syria
At the Pentagon Thursday, President Donald Trump addressed the deaths of the four Americans killed in a targeted attack by ISIS in northern Syria on Wednesday.
Terrorist Targeting Times Square, NYC Subways Gets 40 Years For Foiled Plot
Authorities say the man planned to detonate explosive devices in Times Square and the subway system, and shoot people gathered at concerts.
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Paris Knife Attack, Suspect Shot Dead By Police
Authorities say a knife-wielding man stabbed several people in Paris on Saturday before he was shot and killed by police. The incident took place near the city's famous opera house.
California Man Arrested On Charges Of Trying To Join ISIS
Prosecutors say that before he left the United States, the 21-year-old repeatedly expressed his support for the Islamic State group and violent jihad.
NYPD Aware Of 'ISIS Selfies' Around New York City
Experts say sometimes such images are genuine, sometimes they are photoshopped.
Unprecedented Security Measures Planned For New Year's Eve In Times Square
Unprecedented security measures are coming to Times Square this New Year's Eve.
Long Island Woman Accused Of Sending Money To Support ISIS
Prosecutors said by day, she was a lab technician at a hospital in Manhattan, but in her spare time, 27-year-old Zoobia Shahnaz sent money overseas to support the terror group.
Hackers Swap Bloomfield School District's Website For ISIS Propaganda
The FBI is investigating how a school website in New Jersey was hacked.
As Tactic Spreads, Truck Rental Companies Land On The Front Line In Fight Against Terror
While investigators are focusing on the Home Depot truck that was rented in Passaic, New Jersey, there were nearly 150 rental companies around the area on alert well before the lower Manhattan attack.
NYPD's Miller: Attack Suspect Followed ISIS Playbook 'Almost Exactly To A 'T''
ISIS has previously released propaganda online describing how to carry out an attack.
'We Seriously Need To Car Bomb Times Square,' Charges Unsealed In 2016 Terror Plot
Three men were arrested last year, following an investigation in which an undercover FBI agent posed as an Islamic extremist, authorities announced Friday.
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Stabbing That Killed 2 Women In Marseille, France
Two women were killed in the attack by a man with a knife at Marseille's main train station Sunday, including one whose throat was slit, according to French officials.
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Protests break out as Tri-State Area leaders sound off on Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
Local leaders and residents across the Tri-State Area are reacting to Friday's bombshell decision.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Rallies, marches kick off Pride Weekend in New York City
The city's Pride March is Sunday, returning fully in person for the first time since the pandemic.
Police: Child struck by ice cream truck in Brooklyn
Police say a 52-year-old man was driving a Mister Softee truck when he struck an 11-year-old riding a bicycle.
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
NY lawmakers to mull post-Supreme Court gun bills next week
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
NYPD: Detective hurt in Brooklyn stray-bullet shooting was hit by shattered glass
Police said the shooter was on a sidewalk and fired at a passing car, but hit the driver's side window of the patrol car.
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Rallies, marches kick off Pride Weekend in New York City
The city's Pride March is Sunday, returning fully in person for the first time since the pandemic.
Police: Child struck by ice cream truck in Brooklyn
Police say a 52-year-old man was driving a Mister Softee truck when he struck an 11-year-old riding a bicycle.
NY lawmakers to mull post-Supreme Court gun bills next week
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
FDNY high school graduation ceremony on Randall's Island
The school prepares students for future careers as emergency responders.
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Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
N.J. Six Flags park welcomes litter of Siberian tigers
The five cubs were born on May 2.
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Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Many on Long Island hail SCOTUS gun-carry law decision as big victory
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
LI library reverses ban on Pride displays in children's area
During an emergency meeting, the Smithtown Library Board of Trustees voted to put the displays back up.
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Local leaders react to supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade
The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
NY lawmakers to mull post-Supreme Court gun bills next week
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade could impact N.Y. governor's race
In a blue state like New York, political experts say the ruling is the political equivalent of manna from heaven.
Hochul, Adams vow to protect abortion access in New York
New York could very well become the country's abortion capital.
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Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Kids begin receiving COVID vaccine at Cohen Children's Medical Center
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
NYC launches COVID vaccine sites for children under 5
Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan toured a site ahead of its opening in Times Square, reassuring parents the vaccines are safe and effective.
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Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
CBS2 catches up with former Menudo member Cesar Abreu
The Washington Heights resident and NYU grad said he is living his truth as he moves on with next stages of his career.
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Verlander pitches Astros to win, ends Yanks' home streak
New York lost for just the fourth time in its last 23 games overall.
Lindor homers, knocks in 4 as Mets top Marlins
Lindor gave the Mets a quick lead with his solo shot in the first.
Judge, Yanks agree to $19 million deal, avoid hearing
The slugger remains on track to become a free agent after the World Series.
AP source: Kemba Walker trade to Pistons among Knicks' moves
That was among the multiple deals made by the Knicks as they apparently eye salary cap space for future moves.
Payday: Judge wins it for Yankees on eve of salary showdown
New York extended its home winning streak to 15 games, the team's longest since 1961.
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8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Buffalo shooting: 10 killed, 3 injured at supermarket
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 6/24 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for June 24 at 11 p.m.
Celebrations kick off Pride Weekend in New York City
Pride Weekend is kicking off with celebrations around New York City ahead of Sunday's march. CBS2's Thalia Perez has more on the festivities.
Police: Child riding bike struck by ice cream truck in Brooklyn
Police say a child is critically hurt after being struck by an ice cream truck in Brooklyn.
2 United planes make contact at Newark Airport, no injuries
There was an accident involving two airplanes at Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday.
Tri-State Area residents react to Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling
There was disappointment and jubilation after the Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade was announced Friday. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has more reaction.
