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A New Jersey man accused of trying to kill author Salman Rushdie in 2022 has been found guilty of attempted murder. Jurors deliberated for less than two hours before reaching a verdict in the trial of Hadi Matar.
Salman Rushdie's attacker, Hadi Matar, is convicted on attempted murder charges in the 2022 stabbing in New York.
Salman Rushdie took the witness stand Tuesday in the attempted murder trial against his accused attacker, Hadi Matar. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore.
Salman Rushdie took the witness stand Tuesday in the attempted murder trial against his accused attacker, Hadi Matar.
Lawyers have begun to deliver opening statements at the trial of the man charged with trying to fatally stab author Salman Rushdie in front of a lecture audience in western New York.
Hadi Matar, the man accused of stabbing of author Salman Rushdie, is set to face trial in western New York.
The New Jersey man accused in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie will go on trial Tuesday in western New York.
Salman Rushdie has come to terms with the attempt on his life the only way he knows: by writing about it in his new book. He details the experience in his first television interview since the attack.
Rushdie's agent said the author has lost sight in one eye and the use of a hand as he recovers from an attack by a man who rushed the stage at an event in western New York.
Rushdie's condition has improved, and, according to his literary agent, he has been removed from a ventilator.
There was a show of support for Salman Rushdie one week after he was attacked in western New York.
A judge has refused to grant bail to the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie.
The 24-year-old New Jersey man appeared on the charges in a western New York courtroom.
Rushdie is recovering from serious injuries at a Pennsylvania hospital and has been speaking with investigators.
"We do not consider anyone other than Salman Rushdie and his supporters worthy of blame and even condemnation," said a foreign ministry spokesman.
Rushdie has been taken off a ventilator and is able to talk after he was stabbed before a lecture in western New York.
The attempted murder of the renowned author, long targeted by Islamic extremists over his novel "The Satanic Verses," is the latest sad chapter in the life of a quiet but dedicated hero of free speech.
The attempted murder of the renowned author, long targeted by Islamic fundamentalists over his novel "The Satanic Verses," is the latest sad chapter in the life of a quiet but dedicated hero of free expression. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
Author Salman Rushdie was taken off a ventilator Saturday and is now able to talk after he was attacked Friday in western New York. Michael George reports for CBS2.
The man accused of attacking author Salman Rushdie pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges Saturday.
The author will likely lose an eye, and the nerves in his arm were "severed" and his liver was "stabbed and damaged," his agent said.
The New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 122-103 on Saturday night.
A man and his pregnant wife were robbed at gunpoint as they entered their Bronx apartment building earlier this month, and it was all caught on camera.
The Ottawa Senators held on to beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday night.
Emil Forsberg scored a goal in each half to lead the Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday.
Matt Freese made five saves for New York City FC in a scoreless draw with the Columbus Crew.
A man and his pregnant wife were robbed at gunpoint as they entered their Bronx apartment building earlier this month, and it was all caught on camera.
The Jonas Brothers stopped by a New York City pizza shop Saturday as part of their 20th anniversary celebration this weekend.
New York City's skyline looked a little darker Saturday night without the Empire State Building's lights.
John Calipari is heading to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time, guiding the Arkansas Razorbacks past nemesis Rick Pitino and St. John's.
A New Yorker says she lost not just her Maserati, but also her beloved pet cat when she was carjacked on the West Side Highway this week.
Following a brief warmup on Saturday will be a cooldown for Sunday.
Today is the first day of spring, and NYC and N.J. are expecting some rainy weather as the equinox arrives.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
We have a First Alert Weather Day coming our way, starting Sunday afternoon.
Gusts between 30-40 mph combined with dry fuels and low humidity levels will lead to a continued risk of wildfire development through the rest of the weekend.
The Jonas Brothers stopped by a New York City pizza shop Saturday as part of their 20th anniversary celebration this weekend.
NJ Transit is offering a discount for commuters impacted by the ongoing sinkhole closures and detours on I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey.
Following a brief warmup on Saturday will be a cooldown for Sunday.
Westbound lanes of I-80 will stay closed and detoured at Exit 34B in Wharton, New Jersey, until further notice, the state Department of Transportation says.
Ten students and a driver were taken to the hospital when a tree fell onto a school bus Friday in Tewksbury, New Jersey.
One person was killed Thursday in a crash involving a fire truck in Suffolk County.
Gabby Petito's grandmother announced a new fundraiser in her granddaughter's name Wednesday to mark what would have been Petito's 26th birthday.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
Three Long Island fire departments that displayed the Confederate flag have now reached a settlement over alleged discrimination.
It's been four years since an acid attack left a Long Island college student disfigured. Nafiah Ikram was attacked in her Elmont driveway.
The move comes after Mr. Trump had already announced last month that he was revoking former President Joe Biden's security clearance.
Columbia University has announced a new mask ban, the hiring of special officers and other new policies in response to the Trump administration's list of demands.
The deadline has passed for Columbia University to respond to demands on tightening restrictions on campus protests.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says one of the new jails being built to replace Rikers will now be dedicated to inmates with mental health issues.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams named attorney Randy Mastro his first deputy mayor, a controversial pick who served in the Giuliani administration.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Saturday marks five years since New York City announced citywide lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Two cats in separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.
The Jonas Brothers stopped by a New York City pizza shop Saturday as part of their 20th anniversary celebration this weekend.
Country star Orville Peck will go unmasked when he makes his Broadway debut in the revival of "Cabaret."
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
Tracy Morgan had a health scare and was seen getting sick during the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for federal sex trafficking charges will begin a week later than expected, a judge in Manhattan ruled Friday.
The New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 122-103 on Saturday night.
The Ottawa Senators held on to beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday night.
Emil Forsberg scored a goal in each half to lead the Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday.
Matt Freese made five saves for New York City FC in a scoreless draw with the Columbus Crew.
Indiana swept its two home games against Brooklyn this week. The Pacers have won four straight and six of seven.
Brooklyn's historic Hendrick I. Lott House is getting a long-overdue restoration. It's set to be transformed into Marine Park's first museum.
Tax season can bring added exposure to scams and fraud. A mother and daughter in Little Neck, Queens say it happened to them.
Yankee Stadium has unveiled new dining menu items ahead of the upcoming season.
Tensions are sparking in southern Brooklyn as residents learn of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems moving into vacant storefronts and lots along industrial corridors, many just steps from residential homes.
At Bronx Charter School for the Arts, students aren't the only ones learning a few lessons.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for March 22 at 11 p.m.
St. John's season has come to an end. They fell 75-66 in the round of 32 to Arkansas on Saturday afternoon. The end of the Red Storm's tournament came sooner than many expected. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston has more on the Johnnies' last dance.
The Jonas Brothers stopped by a New York City pizza shop Saturday as part of their 20th anniversary celebration this weekend.
The Empire State Building went dark Saturday in observance of Earth Hour.
Attorneys for detained Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil spoke at a forum in New York City on Saturday.
