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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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.
New Jersey synagogue arson suspect charged and held without bail
Nicholas Malindretos is charged with attempted use of fire to damage and destroy a building, and could face up to 20 years in prison.
New Jersey councilwoman shot and killed in vehicle outside her home
An active homicide investigation is underway after 30-year-old Eunice Dwumfour died in a shooting on Wednesday.
Suspect arrested in N.J. synagogue attack
A suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at a New Jersey synagogue is being arraigned in federal court today. Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield was targeted in the attack, and the congregation's Rabbi Marc Katz joins CBS News to discuss the arrest and with the strength of the temple community.
Police seek man who tried to attack synagogue
Officials are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man who was seen on video trying to firebomb a synagogue in Bloomfield, New Jersey, just north of Newark. The state's governor, Phil Murphy, visited the synagogue and met with local faith leaders on Tuesday night. He spoke with CBS News about how dangerous national rhetoric has led to a need to better secure schools and places of worship.
Bloomfield Mayor: Suspect in custody in synagogue attack
The mayor of Bloomfield, New Jersey, says police have a suspect in custody after the attempted firebombing of Temple Ner Tamid.
Whale deaths spark debate in New York, New Jersey
Ten dead whales have washed ashore on the New York and New Jersey coastline since December. Some local mayors are blaming offshore wind farms for the deaths. Ry Rivard, a reporter for Politico, joined CBS News to discuss the issue.
Biden promotes work on major rail tunnel project
CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak to discuss President Biden's promotion of the Hudson Tunnel project connecting New York and New Jersey. She also previews today's episode of "Red and Blue."
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.
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.
Justice Department investigating Black Lives Matter foundation, source says
The Justice Department is investigating whether donations to the national Black Lives Matter foundation were misused by the group's leadership, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
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.
5 arrested in connection with overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
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.