Imam stabbed while leading prayer service at New Jersey mosque
The alleged attacker was subdued by congregants. He faces an attempted murder charge and several weapons charges.
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Man accused of stabbing imam during prayer faces judge
Serif Zorba was allegedly caught on surveillance video stabbing the imam during prayer at Omar Mosque in Paterson, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
"Unusual" takeover of Paterson police
In the wake of the deadly police shooting of Najee Seabrooks, the New Jersey attorney general's office has taken over the Paterson Police Department. Retired NYPD detective and director of the 21st Century Policing Project at New York Law School, Kirk Burkhalter, joined CBS News to discuss what could be next for the embattled department.
Harriet Tubman monument aims to educate visitors
A monument to Harriet Tubman sits in Newark, New Jersey. Complete with an audio installation, people visiting the site will be able to learn more about her life. Elaine Quijano has more.
8 dolphins die after washing ashore on New Jersey beach
Six of the dolphins were euthanized and the other two had already died when rescuers arrived at the scene.
Massive fire destroys large New Jersey church, collapsing roof
The massive blaze caused the roof of the church building to collapse as it burned overnight between Monday and Tuesday.
Murphy on Biden 2024
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, told "Face the Nation" that President Biden is "certainly going to run" for reelection in 2024. "He deserves to run; he's earned that right," Murphy said.
New statue honors Harriet Tubman
A new monument celebrating Harriet Tubman and her work to free slaves has replaced a statue of Christopher Columbus in New Jersey. Elaine Quijano was there for the unveiling.
The Uplift: Walking the U.S., and more
A man walks from New Jersey to California – by foot. And there's a good reason behind his epic trek. A couple of best friends decide to embark on an ambitious journey together, at 81 years old. And a former foster dog named Raylan helps his owner take care of foster kittens.
Harriet Tubman monument unveiled in New Jersey
The monument replaces a controversial Christopher Columbus statue which was removed in June 2020.
Rutgers star honors the mentor who helped him find basketball
Cliff Omoruyi only started playing basketball at age 14, just before his family in Nigeria sent him to New Jersey.
Man tried to board flight with machine gun, fake U.S. Marshal badge, feds say
TSA agents found multiple firearms, including an AR-15 style rifle, as well as allegedly fraudulent U.S. Marshals equipment.
Woman flees to gas station after allegedly being held captive for nearly a year
James Parrillo Jr., 57, faces several charges, including kidnapping, strangulation, assault and criminal restraint in connection with the alleged kidnapping.
The Saturday Six: Bruce Willis' diagnosis, Internet Explorer's end and more
In case you missed it, a New Jersey restaurant banned kids under 10 and a Black Vietnam veteran finally got his Medal of Honor after a decades-long delay.
School under fire after student dies by suicide
Students and parents clashed with school officials in Ocean County, New Jersey, after the suicide of a 14-year-old girl who was bullied. Current and former students said administrators have ignored decades of bullying and abuse within the school. Lilia Luciano reports.
Mother calls for all coaches to be CPR-trained after son dies playing football
The boy's coach, according to his mother, later said that no one on the field knew CPR.
Teen's suicide
Emotions ran high at Central Regional High School's board meeting in New Jersey after a 14-year-old student, Adriana Kush, died by suicide after allegedly being bullied and attacked in a video circulated on social media. Dr. Katherine Clouser joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss mental health concerns among teenagers.
New Jersey to expand AP African American Studies program, governor says
The course was rolled out in a two-year pilot program across 60 unnamed U.S. high schools this year, one of which is in New Jersey.
Gunman in MSU shooting had note that "indicated a threat" to N.J. schools
All five public schools in Ewing Township were closed Tuesday and are expected to resume normal operations on Wednesday, the superintendent said.
4 New Jersey teens charged after attacking 14-year-old who later died of suicide
A disturbing video showed multiple people attacking the girl as she walked with her boyfriend in a hallway at a New Jersey high school. Adriana Kuch died of suicide two days after the video was posted online.
New Jersey councilman fatally shot by former colleague, authorities say
Russell Heller was the second local council member shot to death in New Jersey in a week.
Former college student pleads guilty to deadly Samurai sword attack
Two deadly attacks led to a six-day manhunt in several states that ended with Peter Manfredonia's capture in Maryland.
Michael B. Jordan on directorial debut
Michael B. Jordan is set to make his directorial debut with "Creed III," where he will also be reprising his starring role as boxer Adonis Creed. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sat down with Jordan in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey.
Officer charged after allegedly shooting fleeing person who was unarmed
The 2022 shooting left bullet fragments in the person's spine and he has not been able to walk since, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said.
New Jersey man accused of paying hit man $20,000 to kill a 14-year-old
Musbach allegedly began searching for ways to have the teenager killed after he was charged with child pornography.
How Charlie Kirk's assassination portends a national crisis
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing is not cooperating with authorities, gov says
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country"
In a joint segment with Republican Sen. James Lankford, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet "is driving extremism in our country."
Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's top oil refineries
The strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscow's war effort.
Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announces will not seek reelection
Rep. Michael McCaul, a foreign policy leader who had strongly supported Ukraine, warned Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "testing the resolve of NATO."
Paris Hilton mini fridges recalled due to fire and burn risk
No injuries have been reported but there have been at least 27 reports of the mini fridges overheating and catching on fire, the recall announcement said.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
Ex-world boxing champion Ricky Hatton found dead at age 46
Ricky Hatton shared the ring with the best boxers of his generation, including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.