Teenager from Afghanistan receives surgery on Long Island
The victim and her family were ambushed by the Taliban a decade ago.
The victim and her family were ambushed by the Taliban a decade ago.
A teenage girl shot by members of the Taliban received life-altering eye surgery on Long Island. As CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, it's all thanks to a compassionate doctor and a medical charity. We want to warn you, some of the images in this video may be disturbing to some viewers. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47DyOxn
In a classroom at the Hun School of Princeton, Dr. Seth Holm teaches virtual classes.
The mosque was full when the Pakistani Taliban suicide bomber struck, and many of those inside were officers based in Peshawar's fortified "Police Lines" zone.
Tuesday's order completed all the restrictions the Taliban imposed on Afghan women in the 1990s.
There are questions about what's next after President Joe Biden announced the U.S. killed the man who helped plan the 9/11 attacks and took over al Qaeda after Bin Laden's death in 2011. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Zawahiri helped plan the 9/11 attacks and was Bin Laden's right hand man, taking over al Qaeda after his death in 2011. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
CBS2 recently spoke with them about what they went through that day, and got exclusive access inside a military plane just like the one from the refugee rescue.
The United Nations held an emergency financial appeal meeting in Geneva on Monday to raise funds for humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said.
A fresh challenge to Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers triggered a heavy-handed response on Tuesday.
As the Taliban take control of Afghanistan, there are growing concerns about women and girls in the country.
Troops are helping stock the base with supplies, and the federal government will connect the refugees with resettlement organizations.
President Biden told world leaders Tuesday the U.S. is "on pace" to meet his August 31 deadline to pull the remaining American forces from Afghanistan.
In a letter to the White House, Murphy said he believes the refugees could make enormous contributions to the state.
President Biden took questions from reporters Friday for the first time since Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, pledging that the U.S. will get any American home who wants to come home.
As unrest grows in Afghanistan, the world is getting a better idea of what some local families are going through during this chaotic time.
A protest against the Taliban takeover in eastern Afghanistan ended Thursday morning with a report of several people killed after the militants opened fire, sparking a stampede.
The Taliban were still tightening their grip on Afghanistan's capital city on Wednesday, with the militants controlling access to Kabul's airport.
NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller spoke with CBS This Morning about the concern over "lone wolf" inspired attacks.
Taliban leaders announced a nationwide "amnesty" for all Afghans, including former government officials, and have called for women to join the new government.
Addressing the nation for the first time since the Taliban took the capital on Sunday, Biden did little to address pressing questions about why the U.S. failed to anticipate the rapid pace of the takeover.
The rapid takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban is raising bipartisan terror concerns here at home.
The stunning development unfolded rapidly on Sunday as Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul and the U.S. evacuated Americans from the country.
American diplomats and other key personnel are being evacuated from the rapidly deteriorating security conditions in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The Taliban have captured another three provincial capitals in southern Afghanistan.
Follow live updates of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, where former National Enquirer boss David Pecker is testifying for the third day.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
As the Columbia protests continue, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says there's no need to call in the National Guard.
Former President Donald Trump visited a construction site in Midtown for an NYC rally before returning to court in his alleged "hush money" trial.
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.
As the Columbia protests continue, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says there's no need to call in the National Guard.
Former President Donald Trump visited a construction site in Midtown for an NYC rally before returning to court in his alleged "hush money" trial.
Two NYPD officers are accused of sexually assaulting a woman while they were off-duty in 2023.
The family of the man who was killed when a New York City parking garage collapsed in 2023 has filed a lawsuit against the building's owners.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
Two heroic men saved a little girl that was running into into a busy intersection in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
We're about to get into the heart of severe weather season in the Tri-State Area, so what can you do to prepare your home and property?
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
The city of Passaic, New Jersey is receiving over $1.5 million in federal funds for flash flood remediation.
Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
We're about to get into the heart of severe weather season in the Tri-State Area, so what can you do to prepare your home and property?
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Authorities with several law enforcement agencies searched an area in Manorville Wednesday for evidence in the Gilgo Beach murders case.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
Many romance scam support groups are full of people making other questionable promises of recovering funds, the CBS New York Investigative Team found.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
Follow live updates of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, where former National Enquirer boss David Pecker is testifying for the third day.
Former President Donald Trump visited a construction site in Midtown for an NYC rally before returning to court in his alleged "hush money" trial.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Mayor Eric Adams announced New York City's executive budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Hear from a doctor for advice on lowering your risk factors.
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
On the eve of 4/20, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan for law enforcement to lock up thousands of illegal marijuana shops.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The classic musical, which first opened in 1966, is back on Broadway in an immersive new production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," starring Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Bebe Neuwirth. Leave your troubles outside!
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," was released Friday, and Swifties in New York City came together to celebrate.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning after Oakland starting pitcher Joe Boyle was called for a balk on the previous pitch and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 7-3.
Francisco Lindor hit a pair of two-run homers and the New York Mets avoided a three-game series sweep with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Logan Webb pitched eight strong innings and extended his scoreless streak to 19 as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Anthony Rizzo snapped a lengthy power drought with a two-run homer that capped a four-run first inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents' Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Some Queens residents are fuming over cars parking on beloved greenway.
The 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival returns to the Schomburg Center later this week.
There are plans to turn an Inwood parking lot into new affordable apartments for the community.
From affordable housing to commercial properties, New York City developers are addressing the climate crisis in a variety of ways.
A New York City organization is taking action to clean up drug needles and syringes littering a South Bronx park.
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.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
It's Take Your Son or Daughter to Work Day, and Chris Wragge is here with a special guest.
The NFL Draft kicks off tonight in Detroit with first round picks. Chris Trapasso, NFL Draft Writer and Analyst with CBS Sports joins CBS New York to break down what to expect.
CBS New York and the Humane Society of New York are helping find their forever home.
This week, CBS News launched a new series that looks at care for our nation's aging population.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on rape charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals, which ordered a new trial.