St. Peter's becomes the first 15 seed to ever reach the Elite Eight in March Madness upset
The Peacocks, who won Friday's game 67-64, will now face either UCLA or North Carolina in the East Region final on Sunday.
New Jersey
Uncle arrested after 12-year-old nephew dies of fentanyl overdose, officials say
The boy was directed by his uncle, Troy Nokes, 35, to clean drug paraphernalia that contained fentanyl, authorities said.
Man pleads guilty in 2014 killing of N.J. political operative
Another political consultant, Sean Caddle, allegedly ordered the hit but didn't explain why he wanted his onetime friend dead.
Strong winds gusts, heavy rains slam Northeast
A powerful Nor'easter blasted parts of New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts overnight, pushing ocean waves over the top of homes along Cape Cod, downing trees and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands across the region. Mola Lenghi reports.
Biden spending bill on the line
President Biden's approval ratings have hit a new low as congressional Democrats continue to negotiate the spending package. Meanwhile, Mr. Biden is visiting New Jersey and Virginia, where Democrats are fighting to hold on to the governor's mansion. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Youngkin defeats McAuliffe in Virginia governor's race
Defeat is setting in this morning after key gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey. Ed O'Keefe has the latest results and looks ahead at what they could mean for the Democratic Party and the fight ahead in next year's midterm elections.
COVID hospitalizations spike in New Jersey
COVID hospitalizations are spiking in New Jersey as staff shortages affect hospitals statewide. Nikki Battiste went inside an ICU ward to see how nurses are getting by.
Police officer uses poetry as an outlet
Shawn Bland, a police officer in Englewood, New Jersey, sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to talk about how he uses poetry to reflect on the impact of being a Black man and police officer in America.
Biden tours Ida's destruction
President Biden visited Hurricane Ida's aftermath in New Jersey and New York. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
U.S. sees progress in COVID fight as restrictions ease
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the slow return to normalcy as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths drop.
N.J. university offers free tuition to some students
Rutgers University-New Brunswick in New Jersey has announced full-time, in-state undergraduate students with family incomes below $65,000 can attend the university tuition-free. Francine Conway, the university's chancellor-provost, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jericka Duncan to discuss the new financial aid program, which also offers significantly reduced tuition for students in households making between $65,001 and $100,000.
New Jersey boy catches waves for charity
Even freezing temperatures and snow have not stopped 11-year-old Carter Doorley from surfing off the Jersey Shore to raise money for charity. Meg Oliver shares more.
Video of officers handcuffing Black teen after fight draws criticism
"I was confused, like, why they saw me as a bad person," the teen said of the police officers who pinned him down while the other boy sat on a couch.
This is "Face the Nation," February 13
This week on "Face the Nation," White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan joins Margaret Brennan to discuss what America’s response will be if Russia invades Ukraine, which U.S. officials believe President Vladimir Putin is planning to do. Plus, a conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on why blue states are now leading the charge to lift COVID restrictions.
New Jersey governor explains move to lift mask mandate
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says "the science and the data and the facts on the ground in New Jersey have allowed us to take this step."
Ancient landmark leaving
Basking Ridge, New Jersey grew around a church that was built beside a tree 300 years ago. At that point the tree had already seen 300 years. But now experts say the oldest white oak in North America is destined to come down. Steve Hartman went "On the Road" to find out more.
States make changes to school mask rules
The governors of New Jersey, Delaware and Connecticut have announced timelines to end COVID mask mandates at schools as infections decline. Nancy Chen has the latest.
More states ending mask mandates in schools
New Jersey was one of just a dozen states with mask mandates for all schools, according to the nonpartisan National Academy for State Health Policy.
Omicron batters states with low vaccination rates
Thursday marks two years since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the U.S. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more on how the virus is impacting states with low vaccination rates, and the battle over masks in schools. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Are these Japanese berries worth the price?
A New Jersey vertical farm has recreated the conditions of the Japanese Alps to grow rare omakase berries. The CEO hopes his berries can revolutionize the quality of produce in the country. CBS News’ national correspondent Jericka Duncan visited the farm for our series “The Dish.”
Residents urged to keep windows closed after fire at N.J. chemical warehouse
Firefighters remained on the scene of the blaze early Saturday.
Fire breaks out at New Jersey chemical factory
A 11-alarm fire broke out Friday night at a chemical factory in Passaic, New Jersey, officials said. CBS New York reports from the scene of the blaze.
Mother angry over JetBlue's treatment after 2-year-old wouldn't wear mask
After two years working as a teacher through the pandemic, the mother, her husband and two young sons took a dream vacation to Cancun.
Hospitals face staff shortages due to COVID
Hospitals in several parts of the country are at a breaking point due to increasing rates of infection among medical staff. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste goes inside an ICU ward in New Jersey to see how nurses are getting by. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
New Jersey hospitals face staffing shortages, more COVID patients
The CDC estimates that around 54,000 people will be hospitalized every day by the end of the month.
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 isn't cooperating with authorities, governor 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.
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2 arrested after incendiary device placed under news vehicle in Salt Lake City
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announces he won't 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."
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.
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.