Nature: Beavers in New Jersey
We leave you this Sunday morning among some busy beavers in New Jersey. Videographer: Jeff Reisly.
New Jersey
N.J. woman survives stabbing during home invasion
Donna Ongsiako was getting ready to go to bed in her farmhouse in Colts Neck, New Jersey, when an intruder broke into her home and stabbed her repeatedly. Miraculously, she survived. She sat down with "48 Hours" to discuss her extremely difficult recovery.
Woman's love for her daughter helped her survive:
Donna Ongsiako was stabbed in her home and left for dead. Her motivation to stay alive? The love for her daughter.
New Jersey school district challenged over "parental notification" policy
Teachers must notify parents when made aware of a number of factors, including a student's sexual orientation, gender identity or anti-social behavior.
"48 Hours": "A Stabbing in Colts Neck"
A New Jersey woman was violently stabbed in her own home on Fourth of July weekend in 2013. Despite her serious injuries, Donna Ongsiako was able to call 911. Jim Axelrod investigates her attempted murder for "48 Hours" and explains how the community helped police find her attacker.
Object that crashed into bedroom was 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite
Experts confirmed the object was a 2.2 stony chondrite meteorite that was over four billion years old.
Apparent meteorite crashes through roof of home: "It was warm"
Suzy Kop, a resident of the home, told CBS Philadelphia that the object landed in her father's bedroom.
Hundreds of pounds of pasta mysteriously dumped in New Jersey woods
The unsettling images of spaghetti and macaroni becoming one with nature inspired many puns on social media.
Pasta mysteriously dumped in New Jersey
Hundreds of pounds of pasta were mysteriously dumped in the woods of Old Bridge, New Jersey. The origins of the mess are unknown.
Glen Rock, N.J. joins exclusive list of towns with an all-female council
The women say they hope to govern with compassion and set a good example for boys and young men.
Muslim mayor from New Jersey turned away from White House Eid event
The Secret Service confirmed that Mayor Mohamed Khairullah was denied entry but declined to offer further details.
DNA solves "decades-old mystery" after woman's remains found in 1995
Julie Burger, who was 14 when her older sister disappeared, said that the case "destroyed my family, the searching, the looking, the wondering."
Chris Christie weighs presidential bid
Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey, is calling himself "the viable Trump alternative" for Republican voters in 2024. Kevin Sheridan. a founding partner of Protean Public Affairs, former RNC spokesperson and senior adviser to the Romney-Ryan 2012 campaign, joins CBS News to discuss what he thinks Christie needs to do to win over 2024 voters.
The Dish: Robbie Felice at Pasta Ramen
A well-known Japanese trend is taking root in the United States. The popular fusion blends Japanese and Italian flavors for a unique and tasty experience. Nancy Chen has more from Pasta Ramen in New Jersey.
6-year-old cartwheels to first base
A 6-year-old New Jersey girl named Mattea added some flair to her T-ball game. She got a hit, and did a cartwheel on her way to first base.
Rutgers, unions announce agreement, classes to resume
Rutgers University and union representatives have announced an agreement on a framework for new contracts with several faculty unions, allowing a halt to a five-day strike that was the first such job action in the 257-year history of New Jersey's flagship university.
Massive New Jersey wildfire spreads to nearly 4,000 acres
The wildfire in southern New Jersey spread across 3,859 acres in one day but was 50% contained by Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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.
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.
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Senate adjourns for the weekend with no breakthrough on ending shutdown
Senators continued to express cautious optimism over bipartisan talks to end the shutdown, but the chamber adjourned without another vote. Follow live updates here.
Prince Andrew stripped of titles and must surrender lease to Windsor mansion
Prince Andrew has been stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Here's what Trump says he and Xi agreed to in their meeting
President Trump said the U.S. and China reached deals on several items, including a short-term agreement on rare-earth minerals, and soybean sales to China.
Comey asks court to toss indictment, arguing senator's questions were "confusing"
Former FBI Director James Comey is arguing his testimony in response to Sen. Ted Cruz's questions was "literally true" and cannot support a conviction.
Pardoned Jan. 6 defendant arrested near Obama's home sentenced to time served
Taylor Taranto, a pardoned Jan. 6 defendant, was later convicted of charges stemming from livestreaming a bomb threat in 2023 as he drove around former President Barack Obama's D.C. neighborhood while armed,
At least 28 dead as Hurricane Melissa leaves Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba reeling
People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed.
Teacher shot by 6-year-old student testifies in court: "I thought I had died"
Former Virginia teacher Abby Zwerner was shot by a 6-year-old student in her classroom in 2023.
Senate confirmation hearing for Casey Means postponed after she goes into labor
Casey Means and her brother, Calley Means, became prominent in recent years after viral interviews decrying the influence of the food and drug industry.
The 2025 U.S government shutdown, by the numbers
The 2025 federal government shutdown, in the first year of Trump's second term, is one of the longest in U.S. history.