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.
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers are set to rally Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
Mark Vientos led off the 10th inning with a tiebreaking double to help the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Friday night.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
A Los Angeles teen who got accepted to an astonishing 65 colleges is headed to Columbia University with a dream to pay it forward.
Jacob Misiorowski reached 103 mph on 10 pitches while pitching two-hit ball over six innings in the Brewers' 6-0 victory over the Yankees on Friday.
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers are set to rally Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
A Los Angeles teen who got accepted to an astonishing 65 colleges is headed to Columbia University with a dream to pay it forward.
An unsettled pattern will continue through this entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
A northern Westchester County reservoir may soon be home to a floating solar panel array. The proposal is raising interest, and concern, in Peekskill.
An unsettled pattern will continue through this entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.
An unsettled pattern will continue through this entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until May 27 to get out.
A New Jersey neighborhood was ordered to shelter in place all day as police investigated at a home in Bridgewater Township.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers are set to rally Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
Mark Vientos led off the 10th inning with a tiebreaking double to help the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Friday night.
Jacob Misiorowski reached 103 mph on 10 pitches while pitching two-hit ball over six innings in the Brewers' 6-0 victory over the Yankees on Friday.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday in Philadelphia.
Jake McCarthy hit a grand slam and matched a career-high with five RBIs as the Rockies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 over the Mets on Thursday.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
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.
Dystany Spurlock is the first Black female driver to compete in a NASCAR-affiliated series.
From flowers to brunch reservations, families are going all out to celebrate moms this year. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner reports.
Participants in the Transportation Alternatives event will try to taste some of the finest pizza the city has to offer.
Hostilities remain high in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continue to exchange fire. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports.
Crews are tearing down what's left of the Mott Haven apartment building destroyed in a fire that investigators deemed suspicious.
