MS-13 leader pleads guilty in case involving 8 murders
MS-13 leader Alexi Saenz faces 40 to 70 years in prison for racketeering and firearms charges in a case involving eight murders.
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MS-13 leader Alexi Saenz faces 40 to 70 years in prison for racketeering and firearms charges in a case involving eight murders.
The House committee investigating January 6 played more videotaped testimony from former Attorney General William Barr, who said he told then-President Donald Trump there was no evidence fraud affected the 2020 election. Watch a portion of his testimony.
On Thursday night, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol played recorded testimony from former Attorney General William Barr, who was in his office at the time of the riot. In his testimony, Barr says he told then-President Trump the idea of a stolen election was "bullsh**."
The House Jan. 6 committee's first public hearing is halfway through. So far, it has featured never-before-seen video testimony from that day. "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell is joined by CBS News' Nikole Killion, John Dickerson, Nancy Cordes, Robert Costa and Scott MacFarlane to provide analysis.
The committee used the words of members of Trump's inner circle to discredit his lies about election fraud. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The chairman of the House select committee investigating the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, revealed Sunday that former Attorney General William Barr has spoken with investigators.
President Donald Trump has taken the next step in his threat to defund the Big Apple as punishment for defunding the NYPD.
Some Democrats on the committee have filed articles of impeachment to remove Barr from office. Nadler has called that a "waste of time" given Republican control of the Senate.
The vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee has denounced the late-night firing of the chief federal prosecutor in Manhattan.
A top federal prosecutor in Manhattan stepped down from his position Saturday after the Trump administration fired him.
Attorney General William Barr says the president's tweets about the Justice Department's cases "make it impossible for me to do my job."
Attorney General William Barr announced the lawsuit Monday, saying law enforcement officers are being "put in harm's way by these ideologically driven policies."
There was a show of support Tuesday for the Jewish community from Attorney General William Barr. He was in Brooklyn to talk about government action to combat antisemitism.
The move comes after Attorney General William Barr ordered the warden to desk duty in Pennsylvania.
The Department of Justice is making changes at the federal facility in Lower Manhattan where disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead.
Attorney General William Barr said Monday he has learned of serious irregularities at the Metropolitan Correctional Center where Epstein died while in federal custody Saturday.
Tomorrow marks five years since Garner's death. It's also the deadline for the U.S. Department of Justice to make its decision.
Attorney General William Barr was called to testify on Wednesday about special counsel Robert Mueller's report and his four-page characterization summary.
Robert Mueller "expressed frustration over the lack of context" in Attorney General William Barr's four-page letter summarizing the findings of Mueller's nearly two-year investigation
Attorney General William Barr is set to release the long-anticipated report by special counsel Robert Mueller on Russian interference in the 2016 election. Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will hold a press conference at 9:30 a.m. Thursday to discuss the report's release.
The Justice Department sent Congress the principle conclusions of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation Sunday afternoon.
Attorney General William Barr will now summarize Mueller's report for lawmakers. It is not clear whether the report or any part of it will be made public -- that's left to Barr's discretion.
Doctors and other organizations say there's something women can do to help reduce their chances of developing ovarian cancer by 80%.
The family of a man killed in a shooting in Yonkers on Sunday night says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Karina Vetrano's convicted killer Chanel Lewis' attorney said he would soon be filing an appeal in the 2016 murder that shocked New York City.
A former Mount Vernon police official faces attempted murder charges for allegedly being the getaway driver in a Bronx shooting, police sources said.
Doctors and other organizations say there's something women can do to help reduce their chances of developing ovarian cancer by 80%.
The family of a man killed in a shooting in Yonkers on Sunday night says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Karina Vetrano's convicted killer Chanel Lewis' attorney said he would soon be filing an appeal in the 2016 murder that shocked New York City.
A former Mount Vernon police official faces attempted murder charges for allegedly being the getaway driver in a Bronx shooting, police sources said.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
A Columbia University medical student is recovering after being shot in the face by Nassau Police. Police say he charged at officers with a knife Monday night. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Nassau County police officer shot a man in the face after he allegedly smashed a patrol car window with a knife in Westbury, Long Island, police said.
John Elliott reports from Glen Cove, Long Island, for Swim Across America Open Water Swim.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend.
There has been so much confusion about the pied-à-terre tax and the way city notified homeowners, the City Council has scheduled a public hearing to demand answers.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
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.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Peralta has been a disappointment for the Mets after they acquired him from Milwaukee in a January trade.
The Chicago Cubs evened their series with the New York Yankees with a 5-2 win on Saturday night.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
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.
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.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 4 at 6 p.m.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
A Crown Height street has been named the Greenest Block in Brooklyn by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Parents of 2,000 2-year-olds now have offers to join New York City's first-ever 2-K classes. As CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer explains, it's the first step towards offering universal childcare.