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Obama Vows Videos Of ISIS Killings Won't Intimidate US
The president's comments came after he said the U.S. had verified the authenticity of a video released Tuesday showing the beheading of freelance reporter Steven Sotloff.
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The president's comments came after he said the U.S. had verified the authenticity of a video released Tuesday showing the beheading of freelance reporter Steven Sotloff.
An Internet video purports to show the beheading of U.S. journalist Steven Sotloff by the Islamic State group.
Authorities were searching late Friday for a possible suspicious person and vehicle in connection with a potential threat to President Barack Obama, who was in Westchester County for two events.
The president flew into Westchester County Airport in White Plains on Friday and some fear the visit could affect travel plans for many New Yorkers heading out of town for Labor Day weekend.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says there's a clear distinction between him and the president.
When many New Yorkers are heading out of town for Labor Day weekend, President Barack Obama is heading not to the city, but to Westchester County for a pair of events.
An upcoming visit to the area by President Obama has tongues wagging in Westchester, where some are wondering whether the president is considering a move to New York.
Innovation drives the U.S. economy, and employees with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills have become a hot commodity in post-recession America.
Shortly after delivering his somber remarks Wednesday, he engaged in his favorite pastime -- a game of golf with friends, including former professional basketball star Alonzo Mourning.
Foley's parents stepped before cameras Wednesday to share their pain with the world and reflect on the life their son lived.
Holder will meet with investigators from the FBI and the Justice Department, as well as community leaders, following the Aug. 9 death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, Obama said.
Robin Williams committed suicide by hanging himself with a belt at his San Francisco Bay Area home, sheriff's officials said Tuesday.
Actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead Monday in his northern California home, in what was suspected to be a suicide.
American officials say the U.S. launched a second round of airstrikes against Islamic State targets near Erbil on Friday, using drones and fighter jets.
President Barack Obama announced Thursday night he has authorized targeted airstrikes in in Iraq, and U.S. Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) said the effort is necessary and has bipartisan support.
A 30-year-old western New York man is charged with tweeting threats against President Barack Obama and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
All eyes around the world have been on Africa lately due to the Ebola virus outbreak, but in Washington, the talk has all been surrounding the importance of doing business with Africa.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday that the U.S. and Europe should work together to develop tougher sanctions on Russia.
The chaotic Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 recovery effort stumbled again Monday as the U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding international access to the crash site and a cease-fire in the area.
In remarks from the White House, the president said Friday that Flight MH17 was shot down by a surface-to-air missile in an area controlled by Russian-backed separatists.
Obama will be traveling to New York City to raise campaign money at separate events for the Democratic Party and the House Majority PAC, which tries to help Democrats win House seats.
In an article criticizing the "racism" of far-right voters, a West Village newspaper is now under fire for its own explicitly racist headline about President Barack Obama: "The N----- in the White House."
Some insurance companies participating in New York's health care exchange want to jack up rates, raising new fears about the cost of medical insurance under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
"I just wanted to call to say you guys did us proud," Obama said in a video released by the White House. "To see the way you guys captured the hearts and the imaginations of the whole country is unbelievable."
U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Rep. Frank Pallone and others held a news conference in Asbury Park on Wednesday to express their concerns about allowing drilling in the federal government's next five-year energy plan, which begins in 2017.
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Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A Bronx food pantry says it's serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation.
New York City will start scanning subway riders for weapons at select stations Friday, part of a controversial pilot program.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy inside her own Illinois home on July 6.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
A fire burned through a strip mall overnight in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and severely damaged businesses.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
A 20-year-old suspect is in custody after he allegedly shot a Perth Amboy police detective in Rahway, New Jersey.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The president and vice president pressured Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal for Gaza, but the truce talks may have suffered a new blow.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency Thursday in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
A misplayed fly ball down the right-field line gave the Mets a 3-2 win over the Braves on Monday.
Breece Hall enters the season as one of the NFL's most dynamic running backs after a terrific second year.
A form of dancing known as Breaking is breaking down barriers at the Paris Olympics.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and NYC triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to represent the Bronx and Fairleigh Dickinson University.
A Bronx food pantry says it's serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The bus is the talk of a South Ozone Park neighborhood after the MTA's public hearing on Wednesday.
Struggles like mental health challenges and homelessness can put parents at risk of losing custody of their children, but a program in Brooklyn is working to help lower that risk.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
People in the Upper East Side neighborhood were shocked by the shooting. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
The MTA bus driver, who is being called a hero, spotted the little boy alone in the middle of a busy road on Staten Island.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at Noon.
A fire burned through a strip mall overnight in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and severely damaged businesses. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
New York City will start scanning subway riders for weapons Friday, as part of a controversial pilot program at select stations. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.