Rebecca Cohen

New York

Breaking News Reporter at NBC News

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Articles

Man accused of crashing into Jennifer Aniston's gate charged with stalking and vandalism

1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Andrew Blankstein |Rebecca Cohen

The man accused of crashing a car into the gate outside Jennifer Aniston's home has been charged with felony stalking and vandalism, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office said Wednesday. Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, of Mississippi, is accused of "repeatedly harassing the victim ... sending her unwanted social media, voicemail, and email messages," from May 1 to May 5, the DA's office said in a news release.
Columbia protests live updates: University calls in New York police after library takeover

1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Phil Helsel |Emilie Ikeda |Rebecca Cohen

Updated Protesters chanting pro-Palestinian slogans took over a room of a Columbia University library this evening. The demonstrations, which were also happening in other areas of the campus, are a repeat of protests at the school that set off a nationwide movement on college campuses last year as students demanded an end to the Israel-Gaza war.
Pro-Palestinian protesters take over room in Columbia University library

1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Rebecca Cohen |Matthew Lavietes |Matt Lavietes |Doha Madani |Yasmeen Persaud

/ Updated New York police officers were called Wednesday after protesters took over a room of a Columbia University library in a resurgence of the on-campus pro-Palestinian demonstrations that rocked the nation last spring.
Fan who fell from stands at Pittsburgh Pirates game is improving, sister says

1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Rebecca Cohen |Dennis Romero |Cheyenne Darcy Amaya

The fan who fell from the stands onto the Pittsburgh Pirates' home field last week is improving at a hospital, his sister said Monday. The two-story fall on April 30 left Kavan Markwood, 20, in critical condition, but his condition has been upgraded and he recently spoke his sister's name. "I’m incredibly thankful to share that Kav is making remarkable progress," Taryn Markwood said in a statement Monday. "He was extubated this morning, was able to say my name, and even squeezed my hand.
U.K. probing possible link between two suspected state-sponsored Iranian plots

1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Tom Winter |Andrew Blankstein |Dan De Luce |Rebecca Cohen

British authorities are investigating two plots involving mostly Iranian nationals in the U.K. that appear at this stage of the investigationlikely to be state-sponsored, according to a senior official briefed on the threat. Eight people have been arrested in London and in other parts of the U.K. over the weekend, according to statements from local authorities. Seven of those arrested are Iranian nationals, officials said.
CIA's top doctor is suing the agency over her firing, lawsuit says

1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Dan De Luce |Rebecca Cohen

The CIA’s former top-ranking doctor is suing the spy agency over her firing, accusing the government of denying her due process and allegedly bowing to far-right activists who singled her out for criticism. Terry Adirim, director of the CIA’s Center for Global Health Services, was hired by the agency after serving as assistant secretary of defense for health affairs at the Pentagon during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Photos of the fabulous fashion and intense action of the 151st Kentucky Derby

1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Rebecca Cohen

And they're off!The 151st Kentucky Derby took place Saturday afternoon, bringing high-stakes races and, of course, a host of fabulous outfits and mint juleps galore. Follow along for live coverage of the Kentucky Derby All eyes were peeled for the Run for the Roses, in which Journalism was a heavy favorite to take the crown, with speed stats that topped the rest of the field. But, it was Sovereignty who was ultimately victorious.
Woman who held Elizabeth Smart captive for months is arrested after visiting park

1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Rebecca Cohen |Joe Kottke

The woman who kidnapped and held Elizabeth Smart captive for nine months in the early 2000s was arrested in Utah this week after visiting at least two parks, which she can't do because of her status as a sex offender. Wanda Barzee, 79, was arrested at her Salt Lake City home Thursday and was booked on one count of violating her status as a sex offender in Utah, a spokesperson for the Salt Lake City Police Department said Friday.
Multiple injuries reported after boat hits Clearwater Ferry in Florida

2 weeks ago | nbcnews.com | Rebecca Cohen

Multiple people are injured after a boat collided with the Clearwater Ferry in Florida on Sunday night, officials said. More than 40 people were on the ferry when a boat struck it and fled the scene, the Clearwater Police Department said on X. The ferry came to a stop on a sandbar under the Memorial Causeway bridge.
Man believed to have stolen DHS chief Kristi Noem's purse is in custody

2 weeks ago | nbcnews.com | Laura Strickler |Rebecca Cohen

Law enforcement authorities have a man in custody in Washington related to the Easter evening theft of Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse. No further information about the man's identity was available. Law enforcement sources believe the person taken into custody took Noem's purse. Both a D.C. Metropolitan Police spokesperson and a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s office in Washington declined to comment. As Department of Homeland Security secretary, Noem receives Secret Service protection.