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A New Jersey auto shop knowingly purchased stolen catalytic converters, extracted the precious metal powders and sold them to a metal refinery for over $545 million, federal prosecutors said.
The FBI says it located a suspect hours after issuing a rare public warning of a "broad threat" to New Jersey synagogues. Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI special agent, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Meg Oliver on how federal authorities are responding to the rise in antisemitic incidents.
"We identified the source of the threat who no longer poses a danger to the community," an FBI spokesperson said.
In an area once dubbed the murder capital of the country, a total overhaul of the police department has helped turn crime rites around in less than a decade. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green joined the Camden County Police Department for a walk-along to learn how their approach has led to positive results for the New Jersey community.
The FBI's Newark office released a statement on Thursday urging synagogues to "take all security precautions to protect your community and facility."
The man was taken into custody Wednesday near the scene of the shooting. He faces charges for attempted murder.
Two officers were rushed to the hospital after they were ambushed while trying to serve a warrant in Newark, New Jersey. One officer was shot in the neck and the other in the leg, according to officials. Michael George reports.
Officials say the search is underway for a suspect who shot and wounded two police officers trying to serve a warrant in Newark, New Jersey. CBS News investigative producer Pat Milton joins anchor Lana Zak with the latest on this developing story.
It's been 10 years since Superstorm Sandy hit New York and New Jersey, killing dozens and destroying hundreds of homes. CBS New York is releasing a documentary looking back at one of the biggest natural disasters in the region's history. WCBS-TV anchor Dick Brennan joins us to reflect on the storm and its impact 10 years later.
Sources tell CBS News Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, is under federal criminal investigation in New York. Five years ago, he avided conviction on corruption charges in an alleged bribery scheme. Three men have been convicted of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. And mortgage rates are up again this week, passing 7% for a 30-year loan.
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The non-venomous snake was removed from the plane by airport staff when the flight landed in Newark.
A father and son got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat while they were fishing in the waters off the coast of New Jersey.
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U.S. to reopen borders to fully vaccinated travelers; Virginia governor race heats up as election day approaches
As part of our new series "Never Too Late," CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian visits 83-year-old Pasquale Sciarappa in his New Jersey kitchen. Amid the pandemic and retirement, the cook has become an internet sensation with cooking videos that have reached millions of people worldwide.
Former New Jersey Gov. James Florio has died at age 85.
"Sunday Morning" takes us among ospreys feathering their nests at the Delaware Bay estuary, near Mauricetown, New Jersey. Videographer: Jeff Reisly.
Rare "extreme red flag warning" issued in Southern California; Are Liberal Arts colleges doomed?
The two fire trucks were headed to a two-alarm blaze when they collided.
A single mother who raised two kids in Camden, New Jersey, went all out to celebrate when her daughter earned her doctorate. She rented a billboard to celebrate the achievement and hopes to inspire others in the community. Meg Oliver has the story.
"The goal was to teach our kids that there's opportunities. Your life is worth living."
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.
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.
The 2025 Emmy Awards are honoring the best in television. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
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."
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.
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."
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's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.