U.S., Russia prisoner swap is the latest in a long history of exchanges
Despite frosty relations, the U.S. and the former Soviet Union have swapped prisoners for decades.
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Despite frosty relations, the U.S. and the former Soviet Union have swapped prisoners for decades.
The U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team.
The details of Saturday's incident were not immediately clear, although far-right activist Alex Stein posted a video on Twitter that showed him accosting Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner at an airport.
Griner's return to the Mercury rekindles hope the franchise can make another run to the WNBA Finals.
Griner will be re-signing with the Phoenix Mercury for a one-year contract, a source has confirmed to CBS News.
The WNBA star, who returned to the U.S. last week after a prisoner swap with Russia, shared photos of herself walking off the jet and embracing her wife, Cherelle.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Brittney Griner is back on United States soil after more than nine months in a Russian prison camp. Skyler Henry reports for CBS2.
The WNBA star was freed after 10 months in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Brittney Griner was expected to land in the United States late Thursday after spending nearly 10 months in prison in Russia. CBS2's Dick Brennan has more on how the U.S. negotiated her return.
WNBA star Brittney Griner was released from Russian detention Thursday as part of a prisoner swap for a convicted Russian arms dealer. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The WNBA star was released from a Russian labor camp where she has been serving time for bringing vape cartridges with THC into the country. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
The WNBA star was released by Russia in exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout, CBS News reported Thursday morning. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Griner has been sentenced for drug possession after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
American basketball star Brittney Griner lost her appeal in a Russian court to overturn her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession. Ian Lee reports for CBS2.
Experts say this could set up a possible prison swap between Moscow and Washington.
Brittney Griner remains in a Russian prison ahead of an appeal hearing on Oct. 25.
As the WNBA star's lawyers appeal her 9-year jail sentence, a Russian official has confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. about a potential prisoner swap.
WNBA star Brittney Griner was found guilty of drug possession and smuggling by a Russian court on Thursday.
Lawyers for WNBA star Brittney Griner say they will appeal after a Russian court sentenced her to nine years in prison on drug charges. Natalie Brand reports for CBS2.
It comes as the U.S. continues to try to negotiate a prisoner swap for her safe return.
The White House is trying to make a deal with Russia to bring home Brittney Griner, who has been detained since February. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
The secretary of state said securing the Americans' release remains a "top priority" for the U.S.
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
The WNBA star is facing up to 10 years in prison.
As New York City and environmental officials try to figure out what's causing the stench in one Staten Island neighborhood, some residents say it's getting difficult to stay inside their homes.
Prosecutors charged two NYPD officers with covering up a drunk driving crash by manipulating their body cameras.
All eyes are fixed on a developing coastal storm over the weekend with snow impacts increasingly likely for New York and Tri-State Area.
"I guess I can say I am considering that," President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
Two teens were arrested in connection with the incident where a 16-year-old fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge in New York City.
As New York City and environmental officials try to figure out what's causing the stench in one Staten Island neighborhood, some residents say it's getting difficult to stay inside their homes.
Prosecutors charged two NYPD officers with covering up a drunk driving crash by manipulating their body cameras.
All eyes are fixed on a developing coastal storm over the weekend with snow impacts increasingly likely for New York and Tri-State Area.
Two teens were arrested in connection with the incident where a 16-year-old fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge in New York City.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
All eyes are fixed on a developing coastal storm over the weekend with snow impacts increasingly likely for New York and Tri-State Area.
Four people were arrested for a home invasion that shut down two schools in Fairfield, Connecticut Thursday morning.
Heavy rain will impact most of the New York and New Jersey area on Friday morning, with communities farther north seeing snow.
An air quality alert is in effect Wednesday for the second day for New York City and parts of the northern suburbs.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
All eyes are fixed on a developing coastal storm over the weekend with snow impacts increasingly likely for New York and Tri-State Area.
Tensions are high in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where some families say the school board is ignoring their concerns about increased ICE activity in the community.
After years of construction, work is now under way to connect the new Portal Bridge in New Jersey to the Northeast Corridor. The hope is to make that commute a little easier.
A New Jersey barbershop employee is facing charges after allegedly placing cameras in the shop's bathroom, police said.
Video shows flames shooting out of a sewer on Millstone River Road in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey.
All eyes are fixed on a developing coastal storm over the weekend with snow impacts increasingly likely for New York and Tri-State Area.
Police are investigating whether snowplow practices were properly followed after a crash killed a 50-year-old man on the Long Island Expressway.
The Green Acres Mall on Long Island was flooded by teenagers on Thursday after social media posts called for a so-called "takeover."
Heavy rain will impact most of the New York and New Jersey area on Friday morning, with communities farther north seeing snow.
An air quality alert is in effect Wednesday for the second day for New York City and parts of the northern suburbs.
"I guess I can say I am considering that," President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Tensions are high in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where some families say the school board is ignoring their concerns about increased ICE activity in the community.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani received blowback on Thursday for killing a headline-grabbing ploy by former Mayor Eric Adams to hire thousands of extra police officers.
Just weeks ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was against the sweeps. He says now, however, they'll be unlike how they've been done before.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Cade Cunningham had 42 points and 13 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Donovan Mitchell scored 17 points, James Harden added 16 and the Cavaliers routed the Nets 112-84 on Thursday night.
The celebration of the U.S. women's hockey team's gold medal-winning victory over Canada on Thursday was especially loud in Westchester County, where starting goalie Aerin Frankel grew up.
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Among the allegations, they are being accused of manipulating body cameras. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Many owners say they're seeing some relief, but there is still a lot of uncertainty. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
"The Shape of Dreams" focuses on three women linked by tragedy and the crack epidemic in the 1980s
After six weeks, the historic New York City nurses strike may be over as the union nears a deal with the last remaining hospital. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
President Trump's signature economic policy was dealt a major blow by the justices. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
