Pentagon officials defend success of U.S. strikes on Iran amid intel leak
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said leaker of initial intel assessment wanted to "make it look like this historic strike wasn't successful."
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said leaker of initial intel assessment wanted to "make it look like this historic strike wasn't successful."
U.S. Navy is renaming a ship named for gay rights leader Harvey Milk and considering new names for others named for prominent Americans.
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
The Pentagon ordered a digital refresh to remove content featuring DEI, which has led to the removal in some cases of pages recognizing significant figures in the U.S. military's history.
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled in favor of transgender active-duty service members and transgender people in the process of enlisting.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
The case of the mystery drones over New Jersey is still a big unknown. State and federal officials say they are no closer to finding out who's behind them.
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Tuesday after treatment for complications related to his surgery for prostate cancer, the Pentagon said.
Lloyd Austin's "bladder issue is not expected to change his anticipated full recovery. His (prostate) cancer prognosis remains excellent," hospital officials said.
President Biden signed an executive order Friday that takes decisions about whether to prosecute major crimes in the military, like sexual assault, out of the chain of command.
Daniel Ellsberg copied and leaked documents that revealed secret details of U.S. strategy in the Vietnam War that became known as the Pentagon Papers.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is asking the Department of Defense to launch an investigation into longstanding price gouging by defense contractors.
After evacuating U.S. diplomats and their families over the weekend, the Pentagon is examining options to help the remaining U.S. citizens in Sudan who wish to leave.
The sightings are concentrated off the East Coast and West Coast of the U.S., in the Middle East and in the area of the South China Sea.
But there's no evidence so far of alien life, the Defense Department said Friday.
Football is on at Navy this weekend, although all other varsity and club sports are suspended because of the government shutdown.
The Defense Department says it has temporarily suspended all sports competitions at the service academies as a result of the partial government shutdown.
At least one gunman opened fire inside a building at the Washington Navy Yard Monday morning and officials said at least 12 people were killed and several more wounded, including a law enforcement officer.
A frustrated Brooklyn homeowner reached out to CBS News New York for help about a dangerous tree outside her home.
Charles Collins and Brian Boles say as teenagers in 1994, they were coerced into confessing to a murder they did not commit.
A young osprey is being nursed back to health after its nest was struck by lightning in Rye, New York.
There is high anxiety in Rockland County over the Trump administration's plan to end temporary protected status for immigrants from Haiti.
Svetlana Dali, a woman convicted of sneaking onto a flight from New York City to Paris, has been sentenced to time served.
A frustrated Brooklyn homeowner reached out to CBS News New York for help about a dangerous tree outside her home.
Charles Collins and Brian Boles say as teenagers in 1994, they were coerced into confessing to a murder they did not commit.
A young osprey is being nursed back to health after its nest was struck by lightning in Rye, New York.
There is high anxiety in Rockland County over the Trump administration's plan to end temporary protected status for immigrants from Haiti.
Svetlana Dali, a woman convicted of sneaking onto a flight from New York City to Paris, has been sentenced to time served.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
In the evening, we'll see another round of showers and thunderstorms develop, particularly off to our south.
Severe weather caused damage across the region Tuesday, even triggering a tornado warning in parts of New Jersey.
Heavy downpours may suddenly occur and lead to flash flooding Tuesday in the Tri-State Area.
The 4 of July forecast in NYC is looking ideal for holiday festivities and the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show.
Amanda Anisimova upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Wimbledon on Thursday to reach the first Grand Slam final of her career.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
Two vacant homes were destroyed and multiple firefighters were injured after a fire erupted overnight in Jersey City, New Jersey.
More storms are possible Thursday in the Tri-State Area after a tornado warning in New Jersey last night.
In the evening, we'll see another round of showers and thunderstorms develop, particularly off to our south.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
A Long Island family says their town is to blame for delays on reconstruction plans after a driver crashed into their home.
Suffolk Community College student Sara Lopez Garcia was detained by ICE in May, one day before commencement.
In the evening, we'll see another round of showers and thunderstorms develop, particularly off to our south.
Longtime former Long Island Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who died in June, will be laid to rest on Long Island on Tuesday.
There is high anxiety in Rockland County over the Trump administration's plan to end temporary protected status for immigrants from Haiti.
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security called Mahmoud Khalil's claim "absurd," accusing him of "hateful behavior and rhetoric" that threatened Jewish students.
More than two dozen NYPD officers may soon be out of a job because they were hired illegally, the department said Thursday.
The Senate panel considering Emil Bove's nomination to be a judge has emails regarding allegations he advised DOJ to defy court orders.
A member of Columbia University's Board of Trustees is calling on the school to comply with the Trump administration's demands regarding alleged antisemitism on campus.
Mount Sinai's Waldman Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center uses relatively new screening technology to detect and monitor spots.
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
The clock is ticking on United Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to reach a contract agreement or thousands of patients could lose coverage for much-needed care.
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress.
Organizers say the event is likely going to be New York City's largest dance music festival, with some 50,000 fans in attendance.
During a remote hearing in the Sean "Diddy" Combs case in Manhattan on Tuesday, a judge said the music mogul will face sentencing on Oct. 3.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
Amanda Anisimova upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Wimbledon on Thursday to reach the first Grand Slam final of her career.
The Yankees beat the Mariners 9-6 on Wednesday night.
DJ LeMahieu has been cut by the Yankees with almost $22 million remaining on his contract.
The Baltimore Orioles game on Wednesday against the New York Mets has been postponed because of strong storms moving through Maryland.
Cam Schlittler, the son of a Massachusetts police chief who played his college baseball in Boston, made his Major League Baseball debut on Wednesday.
A frustrated Brooklyn homeowner reached out to CBS News New York for help about a dangerous tree outside her home.
Concerns with a so-called open-air drug market in the South Bronx continue to soar.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden has opened a centennial exhibit celebrating its internationally respected bonsai collection.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
Eight development groups have now submitted their final proposals in the fierce competition for New York's three downstate casino licenses.
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.
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.
New York City is investing $80 million to expand access to child care and early childhood education.
New Jersey health officials confirm a case of measles was detected in Ocean County.
A frustrated Brooklyn homeowner reached out to CBS News New York for help about a dangerous tree outside her East Flatbush home. As CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports, neighbors want the city to take action before someone gets hurt.
Two Manhattan men who spent decades in prison were exonerated Thursday. They say they were coerced into confessing to a murder they did not commit. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram was in the courtroom and has more on what's being done to protect innocent people.
Zohran Mamdani has emerged as the clear frontrunner in fragmented mayoral field. J.C. Polanco breaks down the latest headlines and polls in the mayor's race.
