Juneteenth is officially a holiday in New Jersey
Governor Phil Murphy announced that every third Friday in June will be a state and public holiday to "celebrate the end of the physical chains which once held Black Americans down."
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Rare earthquake strikes New Jersey
Residents took to social media to express their shock at the rare occurrence as numerous reports of shaking have been reported across the state.
Cop opens gym after yoga helps him heal
Martesse Gilliam is leading a fight for fitness, after serving as a New Jersey police officer since 2009. After both serving and having his own traumatic experience with law enforcement, Gilliam opened his own workout studio in Orange, New Jersey -- by combining boxing and yoga, he helps clients achieve balance in mind, body and spirit. Michelle Miller speaks to him about his unique journey.
Kids and mental health during the pandemic
As millions of kids head back to school in-person and virtually, there is growing concern about their mental health. At the end of the last school year, three in ten parents surveyed reported their child's mental health was suffering. Meg Oliver spoke to an 11-year-old and his mother about the toll the pandemic took on him. She reports from Little Falls, New Jersey.
Newark Working Kitchens helping restaurants feed the needy
The Newark Working Kitchens program in New Jersey is helping feed those who need it most while helping save struggling restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jim Axelrod takes a look.
N.J. teen who organized BLM rally gets bill for police overtime
The mayor later said he is rescinding the bill.
Laid off man mowing seniors' lawns for free
A New Jersey man with plenty of downtime has found an uplifting way to spend it. He realized many seniors are having trouble maintaining their lawns and yards during the pandemic, so he's volunteered to take care of the green around their homes, without accepting any "green" in return. Nancy Chen has the story.
Two key figures in the political payback scandal engulfing New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have refused to cooperate with an investigation
Two key figures in the political payback scandal engulfing New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have refused to cooperate with an investigation. Charlie Rose reports.
Postal Service watchdog to probe USPS changes
The Postal Service's inspector general has launched a probe into recent changes at post offices around the country as USPS warns states that mail-in ballots might not arrive on time to be counted. President Trump has rejected emergency funding efforts, insisting without evidence that mail-in voting would lead to election fraud. The move drew criticism from Democratic lawmakers, and even former President Obama, as Mr. Trump addressed a group of police officers at his New Jersey golf resort Friday evening. Weijia Jiang reports.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on Gov. Chris Christie’s traffic controversy and more
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on Gov. Chris Christie’s traffic controversy and more with a panel of experts.
The co-chairs of the Super Bowl host committee -- Woody Johnson and Jonathan Tisch -- talk about bringing the big game to the New York-New Jersey area, and what it means for the region
The co-chairs of the Super Bowl host committee -- Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets, and Jonathan Tisch, co-owner of the New York Giants -- talk about bringing the big game to the New York-New Jersey area, and what it means for the region.
Multiple winter storms have caused snow to pile up. Residents digging out from the most recent storm are having trouble finding space to put the snow, while icy roads narrowed by mounds of snow have made driving dangerous
Multiple winter storms have caused snow to pile up. Residents digging out from the most recent storm are having trouble finding space to put the snow, while icy roads narrowed by mounds of snow have made driving dangerous. Terrell Brown reports.
Some 80,000 fans plus thousands of security officers and support staff are at MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., for America's largest sporting event of the year
Some 80,000 fans plus thousands of security officers and support staff are at MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., for America's largest sporting event of the year. Don Dahler reports.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his allies are pushing back hard against allegations that he lied to his constituents when he said that he did not know about lane closures on the George Washington Bridge
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his allies are pushing back hard against allegations that he lied to his constituents when he said that he did not know about lane closures on the George Washington Bridge that were allegedly ordered as political retribution. Terrell Brown reports.
Law enforcement isn't taking any chances with securing the Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Law enforcement isn't taking any chances with securing the Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Fans can expect airport-type security at the gates. Blackhawk helicopters will enforce a no-fly zone over the area. And only 12,000 cars with parking permits will be allowed near the stadium. Terrell Brown reports.
3D printing helps Nike design Super Bowl cleat
Nike used 3D printed prototypes to speed up the design process for its latest football cleat
Don Dahler reports on what they will be up to before the game
Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks are in New Jersey for the Super Bowl. Don Dahler reports on what they will be up to before the game.
With a week to go before the Superbowl, many in New Jersey, the location of the game, feel left out by the NFL's publicity for the event focusing more on New York, who stands to reap more of the benefits
With a week to go before the Superbowl, many in New Jersey, the location of the game, feel left out by the NFL's publicity for the event focusing more on New York, who stands to reap more of the benefits. Don Dahler reports.
Allegations of political intimidation by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie continue to mount with a new claim that Sandy relief aid was withheld from a mayor.
Allegations of political intimidation by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie continue to mount with a new claim that Sandy relief aid was withheld from a mayor. Senior political reporter for POLITICO Alexander Burns reports on how this will affect the governor's second term.
Hoboken mayor Dawn Zimmer met with the U.S. Attorney’s office in N.J. to back up claims that governor Chris Christie’s administration threatened to withhold Superstorm Sandy funds if she did not back a real estate development project in her city
Hoboken mayor Dawn Zimmer met with the U.S. Attorney’s office in N.J. to back up claims that governor Chris Christie’s administration threatened to withhold Superstorm Sandy funds if she did not back a real estate development project in her city. Elaine Quijano reports.
David Wildstein, a former Port Authority official and Chris Christie appointee, invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and refused to answer questions from New Jersey state legislators about the lane closure controversy
David Wildstein, a former Port Authority official and Chris Christie appointee, invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and refused to answer questions from New Jersey state legislators about the lane closure controversy. Wildstein allegedly executed the order to close the traffic lanes without any warning. Michelle Miller reports.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie apologized, took responsibility and took action in the George Washington Bridge lane closure controversy, but will his promises and claims hold up in the coming weeks
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie apologized, took responsibility and took action in the George Washington Bridge lane closure controversy, but will his promises and claims hold up in the coming weeks? CBS News political director John Dickerson has analysis.
The New Jersey governor addresses revelations that his staff ordered a catastrophic bridge closure last year as political retribution toward the mayor of Fort Lee, rather than as part of a traffic study.
The New Jersey governor addresses revelations that his staff ordered a catastrophic bridge closure last year as political retribution toward the mayor of Fort Lee, rather than as part of a traffic study.
The New Jersey governor addresses revelations that his staff ordered a catastrophic bridge closure last year as political retribution toward the mayor of Fort Lee.
The New Jersey governor addresses revelations that his staff ordered a catastrophic bridge closure last year as political retribution toward the mayor of Fort Lee.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivered a lengthy apology for a massive traffic jam engineered by one of his top aides as a form of political payback
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivered a lengthy apology for a massive traffic jam engineered by one of his top aides as a form of political payback. Christie, who denied any knowledge of the scheme, fired his deputy chief of staff for lying about her role in the lane closures that crippled traffic in Fort Lee, N.J. Elaine Quijano reports.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect faces formal charges, first court hearing
Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, is facing formal charges and making his first appearance in court. Follow live updates.
FBI's Patel faces questions on Kirk probe, Epstein files at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he fielded questions over his leadership of the bureau.
Robert Redford, charismatic star and Oscar-winning director, dies at age 89
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Trump unlikely to escape Epstein scandal on historic state visit to U.K.
The ongoing fallout over Epstein is likely to follow Trump on his formal state visit to the U.K., which just lost its ambassador in D.C. to the scandal.
Luigi Mangione's state terrorism charges dismissed, judge rules
Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court where his state terrorism charges were thrown out.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits Chicago area amid ICE operations
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Chicago area amid increased ICE operations the Trump administration dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz."
U.N. commission concludes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
Experts commissioned by the U.N. Human Rights Council say Israeli forces are "continuing to commit" genocide in Gaza. Israel calls the report Hamas lies.
U.S. lifts travel restrictions on Hungarian citizens
The Biden administration in 2021 imposed restrictions on Hungarian passport holders born outside of Hungary.
Smoke-dried remains found in Asia may be world's oldest mummies
Some ancient societies in Asia appear to have smoke-dried their dead, effectively mummifying them thousands of years earlier than their Egyptian counterparts, new research has found.