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The White House and the FBI said 29-year-old Omar Mateen, an American born Muslim, appears to be a self-radicalized "homegrown extremist'' who had touted support not just for the Islamic State, but other radical groups that are its enemies.
A survivor of the Orlando nightclub massacre revealed that the gunman tried to spare the lives of black people.
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump claims that President Barack Obama is angrier at him than the gunman who killed 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando.
As facts unravel about the Orlando nightclub shooting, so do stories of shooter 29-year-old Omar Mateen and his Long Island roots.
The wife of the gunman who killed 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando told authorities she tried to stop her husband from committing the attack, according to CBS News.
FBI Director James Comey told reporters Monday that investigators are still trying to figure out the exact motive behind the shooting.
Clubgoers reported that gunman Omar Mateen had been at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando before he opened fire and killed 49 people there, a U.S. official told CBS News late Monday.
Democratic lawmakers erupted on the House floor with loud criticism of House Speaker Paul Ryan and other Republican leaders for leaving the nation's gun laws untouched.
Military-style assault weapons like the one Omar Mateen used to blast away at an Orlando nightclub remain legal and easy to purchase — easier, in Florida, than buying a handgun.
At least two New Yorkers are among the victims of the terror attack that occurred at a Orlando nightclub early Sunday morning.
The Orlando nightclub gunman enrolled in an online website for lessons on Islam that was run by a man who openly preached against the gay community.
The guns that the Orlando nightclub gunman used to kill 49 people were purchased legally at a gun store that's owned by a retired NYPD detective.
The father of the Orlando nightclub gunman wishes his son "killed himself" somewhere outside of the United States.
The decision by law enforcement to hold off on entering the club -- where more than 100 people were shot, 49 of them killed -- immediately raised questions among experts in police tactics.
The gunman who killed 40 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando had high praise for the Boston Marathon bombers.
Orlando massacre Gunman Omar Mir Seddique Mateen armed himself with both an assault rifle and a handgun when he opened fire on a gay nightclub and left 50 people dead.
The ex-wife of the gunman behind the massacre at an Orlando nightclub revealed that he repeatedly beat her while they were married.
The attack left at least 50 people dead, making it the worst mass shooting in American history.
The Orlando Police Department posted a surreal picture of an officer's helmet that was hit by a bullet from the Orlando nightclub gunman.
The attack left at least 50 people dead, making it the worst mass shooting in American history.
The defense rested Friday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
NYPD officers shot a man they say was armed with a gun in the Bronx on Friday.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The defense rested Friday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
NYPD officers shot a man they say was armed with a gun in the Bronx on Friday.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
A plan to regionalize some New York public school services has set off alarm bells among Long Island parents and educators.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
A plan to regionalize some New York public school services has set off alarm bells among Long Island parents and educators.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
The New York Giants are releasing quarterback Daniel Jones days after announcing Tommy DeVito will take over as the team's starter, owner John Mara says.
Connor Zary scored midway through the third period to give the Calgary Flames a win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils downed the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
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."
Snow blanketed some neighborhoods across the Tri-State Area on Friday. High Point saw the highest snow total in the area with 20 inches. Neighbors there also dealt with power outages because of the weather. CBS News New York's John Elliott and Allen Devlin report.
The NYPD says an officer shot an armed suspect in the Bronx on Friday. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Remember "Barbenheimer"? Well, more than a year later, we have "Glicked" – "Gladiator II" and "Wicked" both hit theaters Friday. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke with moviegoers about why they turned out on day one. "Gladiator II" is released by Paramount Pictures, which is part of our parent company Paramount Global.
The Saturday before Thanksgiving is National Adoption Day, when courts finalize and celebrate the adoption of children out of foster care, and Friday, Suffolk County courts opened their doors for us to witness the heartwarming ceremonies. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff was there.
The defense rested Friday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
