"My wife is struggling and we have to help her": Brittney Griner's wife on WNBA star's detention
In a handwritten letter from Brittney Griner that was delivered to the White House, Griner wrote about how terrified she is.
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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.
Griner's arrest came at a low point in U.S. relations with Russia, CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist was arrested at a Moscow airport in February for allegedly carrying cannabis oil.
New video has surfaced appearing to show missing Americans detained by pro-Russian forces in Ukraine. Chris Livesay reports for CBS2.
The video released are the first images anyone has seen of the two since they went missing a week ago in Eastern Ukraine.
New York City is launching a new initiative to support those escaping the war in Ukraine.
Thursday on Capitol Hill, the Senate approved a humanitarian and military assistance package for Ukraine, and at the White House, President Biden hosted the leaders of Finland and Sweden, which want to join NATO; Natalie Brand reports for CBS2.
Russia's onslaught continues across a wide swath of Ukraine; Michael George reports for CBS2.
The bread industry is warning of sticker shock at checkout during the summer.
The cardinal met with Ukrainians who have been displaced by the war.
A Russian news agency is reporting a group of civilians has left a steel plant where hundreds were sheltering in one of the last holdouts in Mariupol, Ukraine; CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The Kremlin is seeking to capture Ukraine's industrial Donbas region and Western military analysts said Moscow's offensive was going much slower than planned.
In his only experience as a juror, Aiello was one of the 12 New Yorkers on the panel that found Yaroshenko guilty in 2011.
The ex-U.S. Marine arrived early Thursday. Moscow said a "lengthy negotiation process" resulted in his being freed in exchange for a Russian pilot jailed on drug charges.
The retired Marine's release comes as part of a U.S. prisoner exchange. CBS News has the story.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin plan to visit Kyiv on Sunday. The U.S. has declined to comment on what would be the first official visit by U.S. government officials since the war began. As CBS2's Michael George reports, Russia is stepping up its offensive across large parts of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian government says Russia has shifted elite units from Mariupol to new battle grounds in the region; Skyler Henry reports for CBS2.
Russia has launched a heightened assault on the eastern part of Ukraine. Thursday, President Biden announced more military funding for Ukraine, but time is running out in the besieged city of Mariupol; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The next phase of Russia's war on Ukraine is underway with an intense assault in the eastern part of the country. Russia launched more than 1,200 missile and rocket strikes; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Russian troops are stepping up attacks in Ukraine following the loss of one of its key warships, and Ukraine's president is calling for more help from the West and more sanctions against Russia; Michael George reports for CBS2.
Communities from Chinatown, Little Italy and the East Village will hold the "Stand With Ukraine" event this afternoon on Grand Street.
A Pentagon official confirms Ukrainian missiles sank a legendary Russian warship; CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
The sinking of a Russian warship is both a military victory and a morale boost for Ukraine, but Russia is vowing to fight back. CBS2's Tony Aiello has the latest on day 51 of the war.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 21 at 11 p.m.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
New York City health officials say there is now a fifth death in the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is now saying his administration does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The third U.S. service member killed during an Iranian attack in Jordan is from Ozone Park, Queens.
