
The Case of the Poison Cheesecake
Viktoria Nasyrova is accused of using cheesecake as a murder weapon. Her motive was to steal the identity of Olga, who looks a lot like her. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
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Viktoria Nasyrova is accused of using cheesecake as a murder weapon. Her motive was to steal the identity of Olga, who looks a lot like her. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Rashid Ali Bynum, 28, is accused of fatally shooting the Sayreville councilwoman in February.
Weng Sor is accused of intentionally striking cyclists, a pedestrian and two police officers while driving the truck.
Edward Holley, arrested two weeks ago and charged in her 2003 killing, was back in Wallkill Court on Wednesday.
The 45-year-old is accused of murdering 55-year-old John Sarquiz on March 29 outside a deli on 13th Avenue.
"I tried to step on the gas as fast as I could, and that's when the fatal shot came through," Kaylin Gillis' boyfriend told NBC News.
Angela Pollina received the maximum of 25 years to life for her role in the death of her fiancé's 8-year-old son.
Arriving for the parole hearing, Reeva Steenkamp's mother said she was against any early release for their daughter's killer, whom she said had "never" shown real remorse.
The boy was the only living witness to leave the apartment that day, the prosecutor said.
The disgraced South Carolina attorney was found guilty of killing his wife and son. CBS2's Doug Williams reports.
Flach, who is now 21, was convicted last fall of intentionally murdering a 16-year-old in an after school brawl in Oceanside.
Police said 20-year-old Dennis Cho killed his mom, 60-year-old Sook Hyun Cho, at their home in Auburndale, CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Authorities are set to release more footage related to the arrest after concluding an internal investigation.
A judge granted Bryan Kohberger a preliminary hearing after he asked the court for time so his defense team can prepare for the case.
A preliminary hearing for his case was set for June 26.
Authorities in Idaho released new details from the investigation leading up to the arrest of Bryan Kohberger in Pennsylvania.
Four University of Idaho students were found stabbed to death in a home on Nov. 13.
Bryan Kohberger faces murder and burglary charges in the gruesome November murders of four college students.
The suspect was taken into custody in northern Pennsylvania.
Law enforcement officials identified the suspect as 28-year-old Bryan Christopher Kohberger, who was taken into custody in Pennsylvania.
John Formisano committed the crime while still in his Newark Police uniform and used his police firearm, CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Richard Cottingham was sentenced for a 1968 murder and confessed to four others in the area.
Capers was accused of being the second shooter in the killing of 14-year-old D'Aja Robinson in 2013.
The judge sentenced the now-75-year-old to 20 years behind bars for the murder of the then-81-year-old.
As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, this wasn't a whodunnit. It was a crime witnessed by dozens of people, captured on multiple videos, and yet the jury struggled through five days of deliberations.
Her family tells CBS2 she needs her medication and shows early signs of dementia.
Police say a 23-year-old pedestrian was killed and four other people were injured when the car jumped a curb Sunday.
The Winters Center for Autism trains adults to do clerical work and housekeeping, and Jakes 58 Casino-Hotel hires them.
Today we'll hit a high of 77, which is exactly average. A stray shower is possible late in the day.
You've probably seen social media posts about these medications, and celebrities have helped build the buzz around them.
Her family tells CBS2 she needs her medication and shows early signs of dementia.
Police say a 23-year-old pedestrian was killed and four other people were injured when the car jumped a curb Sunday.
In addition to DWI, the driver is also charged with reckless driving and driving with a suspended license.
Police say the driver of a Nissan Pathfinder struck a 24-year-old man on a bike, then kept going.
The 7-year-old girl's mother fought the man and broke his grip on her daughter, police said.
We're told four people are in critical condition, including two with burn injuries.
Eight people were injured when the second floor of the building crashed into the basement Friday.
Workers say the bear took a box out into the parking lot and devoured around 60 cupcakes.
Among other things, the changes would prohibit selling more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person.
The governor and education officials say the state offers more than 200 camps, including many free programs.
One whale was off Wainscott, New York, and the other in Raritan Bay, New Jersey.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service said conditions from the Bass River State Forest wildfire are improving. However, the lack of rainfall is still creating challenges for firefighters battling the blaze.
Bynum was in court for a bond hearing as he awaits extradition back to New Jersey.
Ten governors sent a letter to publishing companies saying censorship will not be supported in their states.
Registered voters can cast a ballot at their designated locations Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
The Winters Center for Autism trains adults to do clerical work and housekeeping, and Jakes 58 Casino-Hotel hires them.
At one point, officials say the plane flew into unauthorized airspace over Washington, D.C., prompting a fighter jet to respond.
One whale was off Wainscott, New York, and the other in Raritan Bay, New Jersey.
Eastbound and westbound lanes were closed for most of the morning.
For thousands of years, the Shinnecock people worked with seaweed. But this effort, in its third year, combines tribal history with a calling to answer a modern dilemma: Bay waters are dying. Seaweed can help.
As attorney general, Letitia James filed sexual harassment charges against then-Gov. Cuomo and brought civil fraud charges against former President Trump.
Among other things, the changes would prohibit selling more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
Registered voters can cast a ballot at their designated locations Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
You've probably seen social media posts about these medications, and celebrities have helped build the buzz around them.
Helicopters using an EPA-approved pesticide will target non-residential areas.
The findings have not yet been peer reviewed, but researchers said it's the best evidence they've found of a wild animal having a nightmare.
The state Department of Health says the two cases are the first reported in New Jersey since February.
Public health officials say it's too early to know if it's the start of a full-blown COVID wave in New York City.
The Emmy-winning star of "Killing Eve" is now an Olivier Award-winner and Tony-nominee for her performance in the one-woman play "Prima Facie," as a British barrister confronting injustice in the legal system with regards to victims of sexual assault.
The cast of the recent Broadway revival of "Into the Woods" gave one of the performances at Friday's Ham4Ham show.
A sprawling exhibit on Fifth Avenue in Midtown invites visitors to get inside the world of "Alice In Wonderland."
The star of the improv show and longtime partner of DC Young Fly reportedly died in Miami on Wednesday.
Joel was named Madison Square Garden's first-ever music franchise in December, 2013.
Anthony Volpe provided some insurance with a two-run homer in the ninth.
The Mets totaled just five runs in the series and fell back to .500 for the 11th time.
The Yankees rebounded from an 8-4 loss Friday night in the opener of the high-profile interleague series.
Orlando City beat the Red Bulls for a second time this season and a fourth straight time in all competitions.
The Mets have scored 11 runs in the first five games of a homestand that ends Sunday.
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and a team of youth leaders will are joining elected officials to discuss solutions.
Both little girls were victims at the hands of their parents, according to prosecutors.
Eight city parks have converted land management to organic products and practices.
Aromas of fresh spices drift from a basement of Ganesh Temple in Flushing. Dosas, mango lassi, and other South Indian fare - all vegetarian - are on the menu at Temple Canteen.
There's only one kosher Jewish deli left in the Bronx, and for Jewish American Heritage Month, CBS2 speaks with two people trying to preserve these recipes so they're never forgotten.
The annual tradition returned Wednesday in New York Harbor, ahead of Memorial Day.
The exhibit focuses on the key period between 1964 and 1966, when the Beatles became international superstars.
This year's theme centered on Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his work as creative director of Chanel.
The groundbreaking singer, actor and activist died Tuesday at the age of 96 in his New York home.
The Mets unveiled a massive new scoreboard and defeated the Marlins in their home opener at Citi Field.
We're now in what's called "100 deadliest days," the period from Memorial Day through Labor Day that sees a trouble spike in teen traffic deaths.
One estimate finds almost 42% of Americans are considered obese. So should weight issues be treated with medication, like any other disease?
Adults with autism are being trained and hired for jobs thanks to a unique partnership between a casino hotel and a nonprofit. CBS2's John Dias reports.
We're gathering tomorrow to celebrate our readers' choice with author Brenda Janowitz.
CBS2's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.