Blast damages Crimea bridge, key supply route in Russia's war in Ukraine
One military analyst called it a punch in the face for Putin on his 70th birthday, CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
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One military analyst called it a punch in the face for Putin on his 70th birthday, CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
President Biden said Putin was "not joking when he talks about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons, or biological or chemical weapons."
President Joe Biden is sounding the alarm over Russia's nuclear threat. It's a dire warning we haven't heard in decades. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
It was the latest victory for the Ukrainian counteroffensive that has humiliated and angered the Kremlin.
This happened soon after Russia took another aggressive step to control large areas of Ukraine.
President Biden met at the White House on Friday with the families of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia.
Mikhail Gorbachev led the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991 and helped bring about the end of the Cold War.
Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev has died.
Ukraine's president says Russian forces have launched a rocket attack on a train station in central Ukraine on the country's Independence Day, killing at least 22 people and wounding about 50.
Ukraine's president says Russia has launched a deadly attack on a train station in the eastern part of the country. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Shelling around Europe's largest nuclear power plant is drawing international concern, CBS2's Wendy Gillette reports.
As the WNBA star's lawyers appeal her 9-year jail sentence, a Russian official has confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. about a potential prisoner swap.
Lawyers for WNBA star Brittney Griner say they will appeal after a Russian court sentenced her to nine years in prison on drug charges. Natalie Brand reports for CBS2.
It comes as the U.S. continues to try to negotiate a prisoner swap for her safe return.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made her controversial visit to Taiwan despite threats from the Chinese government. CBS News' David Begnaud and Debra Alfarone speak with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish on the implications of this closely watched trip.
The White House is trying to make a deal with Russia to bring home Brittney Griner, who has been detained since February. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
The secretary of state said securing the Americans' release remains a "top priority" for the U.S.
Biden's remarks, delivered at the Gulf Cooperation Council as he closes out the final leg of a four-day trip, comes as the region braces for a potential confrontation with Iran.
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
The WNBA star is facing up to 10 years in prison.
WNBA star Britney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug charges in a Russian court. She has been in Russian custody since February. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with the response from Washington.
The American basketball star said she packed in a rush and admitted cannabis cartridges accidentally ended up in her bags. CBS News' Trinity Chavez reports.
In a handwritten letter from Brittney Griner that was delivered to the White House, Griner wrote about how terrified she is.
The latest hearing yielded no real information on the strategy adopted by the WNBA star's legal team, but a U.S. diplomat says she's doing "as well as can be expected."
WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner was in a courtroom in Russia on Friday for day one of her trial. She's accused of smuggling drugs into the country. CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports her arrest came at a low point in U.S. relations with Russia.
An extraordinary Christmas Day rescue in East Patchogue, Long Island, was caught on police body cameras.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams on or after Sept. 26, 2024, which was the day Adams was indicted on bribery, campaign finance and conspiracy charges.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing City Hall's new Office of Mass Engagement.
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams on or after Sept. 26, 2024, which was the day Adams was indicted on bribery, campaign finance and conspiracy charges.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing City Hall's new Office of Mass Engagement.
After Mamdani's inauguration as New York City's 112th mayor, voters in Queens will select a new state representative.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
The inferno at the Crossfield Products facility has caused a strong chemical-like odor to spread through Roselle Park, New Jersey.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
An extraordinary Christmas Day rescue in East Patchogue, Long Island, was caught on police body cameras.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams on or after Sept. 26, 2024, which was the day Adams was indicted on bribery, campaign finance and conspiracy charges.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing City Hall's new Office of Mass Engagement.
After Mamdani's inauguration as New York City's 112th mayor, voters in Queens will select a new state representative.
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Rockets beat the Nets 120-96 on Thursday night.
Dylan Guenther had his first career hat trick and added an assist and the Mammoth topped the Islanders 7-2 on Thursday.
The NHL is hosting its first outdoor game in Florida on Friday.
Julian Champagnie had a career-high 36 points and the Spurs rallied to beat the Knicks 134-132 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the NBA Cup final.
Luke Hughes scored the go-ahead goal 4:45 into the third period and the Devils scored three times in a 1:56 span in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she will introduce legislation to eliminate state income tax on tips.
President Trump said he received a clean bill of health, and he's talking more about his construction plans for the new White House ballroom. Aaron Navarro reports.
The NYPD said it helped prevent a potential New Year's Eve terror attack in North Carolina.
A Christmas Day afternoon on Long Island turned into an extraordinary rescue. Police said three Suffolk County officers rushed to save an 8-year-old boy who fell through an iced-over pond. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A specialized school for children with autism in East Harlem will soon have a new space to teach students the life skills we all have to learn. Noëlle Lilley got to see the students in action at their yearly piano recital.
