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Russian court upholds Brittney Griner's 9-year prison sentence
Griner has been sentenced for drug possession after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
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Griner has been sentenced for drug possession after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
Carson graduated from Rosa Parks High School and played college basketball at Rutgers.
The NBA opened an investigation into Sarver last year after an ESPN report accused him of racism, sexism and fostering a hostile work environment.
The WNBA star's education center teaches young children skills from computer coding to robotics to chess, CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
It comes as the U.S. continues to try to negotiate a prisoner swap for her safe return.
The WNBA star is facing up to 10 years in prison.
The American basketball star said she packed in a rush and admitted cannabis cartridges accidentally ended up in her bags. CBS News' Trinity Chavez reports.
WNBA star Britney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug charges in a Russian court. She has been in Russian custody since February. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with the response from Washington.
WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner was in a courtroom in Russia on Friday for day one of her trial. She's accused of smuggling drugs into the country. CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports her arrest came at a low point in U.S. relations with Russia.
Griner's arrest came at a low point in U.S. relations with Russia, CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist was arrested at a Moscow airport in February for allegedly carrying cannabis oil.
It takes most sports broadcasters years to rise through the ranks to become a game analyst at a network. But not 10-year-old Pepper Persley.
The Liberty's young star earned league recognition for her hot start to the season.
The second-year player is opting out of this year's WNBA season as she continues to fight to recover from COVID-19.
Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, as expected.
The new colors are similar to those used by the Brooklyn Nets, who are owned by the group that bought the Liberty last year. The team is moving to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn starting this season.
Allen discusses the slow start for the Liberty and shares stories from her journey from Australia to the WNBA.
The New York Liberty center opens up about her basketball career and what her team needs to do to get back on track.
The WNBA regular season begins May 24th, with CBS Sports Network to air its first game between the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky May 25th.
The future WNBA player explains how she became one of the best college basketball players in the country.
The national champion and former Notre Dame star explains what her life has been like since losing to Baylor on Sunday in the championship game.
After winning their fourth WNBA championship in 2017, the Minnesota Lynx are celebrating their title differently in the nation's capital this year.
The WNBA team couldn't sell out Madison Square Garden, so it's heading to the Westchester County Center.
Geno Auriemma looks to make history with his 1000th career win as UCONN takes on Oklahoma Tuesday night.
In a statement Tuesday, MSG Chairman and CEO James Dolan announced he is actively searching for a new owner to take over immediate operations of the team, one of the eight original franchises when the league began play in 1997.
Brandon Nimmo broke out of his slump with a three-run homer and Jeff McNeil launched a two-run shot, powering the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins.
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 44th home run and Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six innings as the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
Summer can be a fun time for kids, but it can also make returning to school in the fall a more daunting task.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
Summer can be a fun time for kids, but it can also make returning to school in the fall a more daunting task.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, will be closed to swimming both Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, will be closed to swimming both Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
The New Jersey attorney general's office on Friday released body cam video showing police officers shooting and killing Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment building in July.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, will be closed to swimming both Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
Brandon Nimmo broke out of his slump with a three-run homer and Jeff McNeil launched a two-run shot, powering the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins.
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 44th home run and Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six innings as the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team played its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series on Thursday.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 16 at 11 p.m.
A Ridgewood man is charged with pretending to be an MTA employee. Police say he was livestreaming what he was doing on social media, which helped officers catch him.
Body camera video has been released showing the deadly police shooting of a woman in New Jersey. Victoria Lee had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and her family called 911 saying she was having a mental health crisis. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has reaction.
Beaches will be closed to swimmers this weekend in parts of New York City as Hurricane Ernesto brings dangerous rip currents to our area. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, and Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm.
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