U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS targets in Syria, officials say
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
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The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
President Trump said in a Truth Social post that it was an "ISIS attack against the U.S." and Syria and that there will be "very serious retaliation."
Two U.S. Army soldiers and a U.S. interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria, and President Trump has vowed to retaliate. Willie James Inman reports from Washington.
A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil — a former Columbia University graduate student linked to pro-Palestinian protests — to be deported.
President Trump says he will move to normalize relations and lift sanctions on Syria's new government to give the country "a chance at peace."
Besher Cabbad, who went to Syria to help his 84-year-old mother recover from surgery, got caught up in the rebel uprising. They're both finally home safe.
A New Jersey woman is demanding answers from lawmakers about why her husband and mother-in-law, who are both United States citizens, are not being allowed to leave Syria.
A New Jersey woman is demanding answers from lawmakers about why two United States citizens are not being allowed to leave Syria. She tells CBS News New York's Jessica Moore she's desperate to help her husband and mother-in-law escape the war-torn country.
A New Jersey man is stranded in Syria amid the rebel uprising that toppled President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Justina Kaminska Cabbad could barely speak through tears as she described efforts to help her husband escape Syria. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Rebel fighters took command and toppled the government in Damascus on Sunday. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the story.
Russian state media news agencies reported that Assad and his family were in Moscow and given asylum.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on President Bashar Al-Assad's whereabouts.
President Biden said the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under President Bashar Assad is a "fundamental act of justice" after decades of repression. Mr. Biden spoke from the White House after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule.
The U.S. military plans to strike targets in Iraq and Syria, including Iranian personnel and facilities, in response to a drone attack that killed 3 U.S. troops.
Several ballistic missiles and rockets were fired by Iranian-backed militants from western Iraq, the Pentagon said.
Israel continues its offensive in Gaza despite calls for a cease-fire, and the United States launched airstrikes in Syria. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47nlkFU
The United States says it has bombed a weapons storage facility in eastern Syria with links to Iranian-backed militias. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QPKV4C
Pentagon officials say the strikes were done in retaliation following a series of ones on U.S. soldiers that started more than a week ago. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria have come under attack at least 16 times in the past ten days via drones and rockets.
It happened as more humanitarian aid arrived for the people of war-torn Gaza. CBS New York's Tina Kraus has the story.
He was in charge of plotting attacks in Europe, the U.S. military said. The strike was the latest in recent years targeting ISIS members in Syria.
After the U.S. conducted retaliatory "precision airstrikes" on facilities used by Iran-linked groups, there were a series of new attacks on U.S. bases Friday.
A Long Island community is stepping up to help with relief efforts after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports Long Island's largest employer is sending much-needed medical supplies to the region.
The 6.3 magnitude quake has left at least three people dead and hundreds injured, officals say. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
The Knicks clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with their 13th consecutive victory over the Raptors, 112-95 on Friday night.
Jeff McNeil had two hits in his return to Citi Field to help the Athletics beat the Mets 4-0 on Friday night.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the bust of three fentanyl packaging mills in New York City on Friday.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the bust of three fentanyl packaging mills in New York City on Friday.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
A man was shot and killed Friday after attending a funeral service at a Queens church, the NYPD said. No arrests have been made.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
Spring has sprung, but piles of snow are still melting in New Jersey more than six weeks after a blizzard slammed the Tri-State Area.
The burglars smashed into the Perth Amboy business within seconds and then came face-to-face-with the owners.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx in the House of Representatives for over 30 years from 1989-2021.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
The Knicks clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with their 13th consecutive victory over the Raptors, 112-95 on Friday night.
Jeff McNeil had two hits in his return to Citi Field to help the Athletics beat the Mets 4-0 on Friday night.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
The Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Nets on Thursday night.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
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.
A man who authorities say entered the United States illegally is charged in a brutal murder in Florida. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim has details on the case that has the attention of President Trump.
Artemis II splashed down off the coast of San Diego on Friday evening. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
A man was shot and killed outside a Queens church as a funeral was wrapping up Friday. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The stars of the Broadway musical "Ragtime" gave a special performance at the Union Square subway station Friday. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
With just over two months to go until the FIFA World Cup begins, the New York-New Jersey host committee has announced its ambassadors.
