Military: US 'Reasonably Certain' Jihadi John Is Dead
The world is waiting for confirmation that a U.S. drone strike targeting a vehicle in Syria killed the masked Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John."
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The world is waiting for confirmation that a U.S. drone strike targeting a vehicle in Syria killed the masked Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John."
ISIS recently released an 11 minute video that shows some of the most atrocious acts by the terror group, including road side bombings and the beheading of U.S. journalist James Foley.
Mohammed Emwazi has been identified as "Jihadi John," the British-accented masked militant seen in beheading videos released by ISIS, a U.S. intelligence official confirmed to CBS News.
In a year where New York City welcomed a new mayor there have been a host of stories that have shaped the landscape of the Tri-State area, the country and the world over.
A group running a series of anti-Islamic ads in New York City's transit system is pulling an ad that shows James Foley with the masked militant who killed him.
Anti-Islamic ads will begin appearing on 100 New York City buses and two subway entrances next week.
Haines was abducted last year in Syria, and extremists released a video on Saturday showing his beheading.
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.
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton says the NYPD is "following developments in the U.K. closely" after Britain raised its terror threat level Friday, meaning that a terrorist attack is considered highly likely.
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.
ISIS, the Islamic extremist group that has overrun parts of Syria and Iraq, released a video Tuesday that apparently shows the beheading of American journalist James Foley.
New York City's controversial congestion pricing plan is headed for a federally-set shutdown date Friday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Trump that halting foreign aid to Ukraine is key to ending the war, the Kremlin says.
A French politician has suggested the U.S. is no longer worthy of keeping the Statue of Liberty.
Schumer said he is the "best at winning Senate seats" amid questions about his leadership after he voted to advance a GOP measure to fund the government.
Missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana almost two weeks ago.
New York City's controversial congestion pricing plan is headed for a federally-set shutdown date Friday.
Traffic was backed up Tuesday morning in Manhattan because of a pair of crashes on the George Washington Bridge and the FDR Drive.
Tracy Morgan had a health scare and was seen getting sick during the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
At Bronx Charter School for the Arts, students aren't the only ones learning a few lessons.
The Columbia University student who fled the country shortly after ICE agents came to her door last week is speaking out.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
We have a First Alert Weather Day coming our way, starting Sunday afternoon.
Gusts between 30-40 mph combined with dry fuels and low humidity levels will lead to a continued risk of wildfire development through the rest of the weekend.
A wind advisory is in effect for New York City and the surrounding area Friday due to gusts of up to 50 mph.
From flooding to downed trees, Wednesday's rain wreaked havoc on some parts of the Tri-State Area.
Traffic was backed up Tuesday morning in Manhattan because of a pair of crashes on the George Washington Bridge and the FDR Drive.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, faces a federal corruption trial in New York City.
Tenants in apartments near the I-80 sinkhole in New Jersey say they're spotting cracks around the complex.
The Fairleigh Dickinson University women's team will make its initial appearance in the NCAA Tournament, thanks to a very long winning streak.
Television journalist and educator David Diaz, who spent decades covering New York City and the Tri-State Area, died last week at the age of 82.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Television journalist and educator David Diaz, who spent decades covering New York City and the Tri-State Area, died last week at the age of 82.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
A Long Island woman is accused of performing dental work without a license, operating a practice out of her home for nearly a decade.
Stunning video shows a car careening through a homeowner's fence and crashing into a backyard swimming pool on Long Island.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Trump that halting foreign aid to Ukraine is key to ending the war, the Kremlin says.
Schumer said he is the "best at winning Senate seats" amid questions about his leadership after he voted to advance a GOP measure to fund the government.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, faces a federal corruption trial in New York City.
The Columbia University student who fled the country shortly after ICE agents came to her door last week is speaking out.
Trump said about 80,000 pages of documents related to JFK's assassination will be released Tuesday.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Saturday marks five years since New York City announced citywide lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Two cats in separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.
A patient on Long Island is the first in New York to be cured of sickle cell anemia, doctors say.
A 3D printer helped save the life of a New Jersey man whose skull was crumbling.
Tracy Morgan had a health scare and was seen getting sick during the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for federal sex trafficking charges will begin a week later than expected, a judge in Manhattan ruled Friday.
Celebrities like Laurence Fishburne, Mark Ruffalo and Matthew Broderick were among those rallying Saturday to keep a 135-year-old church and theater space on the Upper West Side open.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
Tracy Morgan had a health scare and was seen getting sick during the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt scored less than a minute apart in the second period, and the visiting Devils beat the Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday night.
Mikal Bridges scored 28 points, Josh Hart tied a franchise record with his eighth triple-double this season and the Knicks beat the Heat 116-95 on Monday night
The Fairleigh Dickinson University women's team will make its initial appearance in the NCAA Tournament, thanks to a very long winning streak.
Could one of New York City's five boroughs really be the birthplace of filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket?
At Bronx Charter School for the Arts, students aren't the only ones learning a few lessons.
This Woman's History Month, we're remembering the woman who brought the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge across the finish line.
Residents in parts of Queens say neighborhood streets are being treated like a parking lot for trucks, with trash accumulating among commercial vehicles left on the roadside.
Hundreds of members of Borough Park's Orthodox Jewish community rallied side-by-side with neighbors from the Asian-American community Thursday to protest New York City's plans to open a homeless shelter.
The creation of the Tiffany lamp was credited to a famous craftsman, but recently the lamps' true creators were revealed – a group of artisans known as the "Tiffany Girls."
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.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
The comedian had a health scare while sitting courtside at the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden.
More than three years into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Trump says he's closer to securing a temporary ceasefire agreed to by the Kremlin. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku is calling for more sun and a high of 62.
Israel launched a surprise attack on dozens of Hamas targets overnight, and the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says more than 400 people were killed. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is facing 15 charges for her alleged role in a scheme involving her husband, two New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government. CBS News New York Adi Guajardo reports.
