Who is Cory Booker?
Cory Booker announced his bid for the presidency Tuesday morning
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9-year-old boy donates coats to community
Sandro's Coat Rack has donated close to 1,000 coats to homeless people.
Boy collects coats to help those in need
Sandro's Coat Rack has donated close to 1,000 coats to homeless people
Fire torches paper plant
Firefighters in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, are battling an aggressive fire at a paper plant that started Wednesday evening. Fire officials say wind gusts are causing the flames to spread quickly, while frigid temperatures make it more difficult at the scene.
Drone sightings halt flights at Newark Airport
One pilot said a drone missed his jet by less than 30 feet
Bon Jovi restaurant offering meals to furloughed federal workers
As the longest government shutdown ever continues, the musician told furloughed employees "I'll Be There for You"
Winter storm leaves slick roads in Midwest as it pushes east
The National Weather Service warned that conditions in the Northeast "could approach blizzard criteria"
17-year-old from Jersey makes history at Australian Open
"I want to win this tournament," Amanda Anisimova said. "Right now."
Suspect dead after hostage situation in N.J.
Two women were rescued from a hostage situation Monday at a UPS facility in New Jersey, officials said. The suspect, William Owens, was shot by police and died at the scene. CBS Philadelphia's Cleve Bryan reports.
Suspect shot and killed after taking 2 women hostage at UPS facility
Officials said William Owens died of a gunshot wound after an incident Monday morning in Logan Township, N.J.
Hostage situation in N.J. resolved
A man took two women hostage at a UPS facility in New Jersey, authorities said. Police rescued the hostages, and the suspect was shot during the incident. Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Furloughed worker fears missing mortgage payment
As the shutdown drags on, 800,000 federal workers are forced to live off savings and what's left from their last paychecks. That includes a New Jersey federal corrections officer who fears he will miss his next mortgage payment. Anna Werner reports.
Federal corrections officer at risk of foreclosure in shutdown
Between their house and car payments, the couple said they owe about $3,000 dollars, they say they have $2,100 in their bank account
Homeless vet in GoFundMe scam arrested after failing to appear in court
Johnny Bobbitt was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday but officials say he never showed up
Report: Immigration probe at Trump golf club
The New York Daily News is reporting new information about a probe into possible immigration fraud at President Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. Reporter Chris Sommerfeld joined CBSN with more on what their investigation uncovered.
"The secret not yet told": Women describe alleged abuse by nuns
Trish Cahill says a nun plied her with drugs and alcohol while teaching her how to have sex with a woman
Measles warning issued for Newark airport travelers
Health officials are warning people who were at Newark Liberty International Airport on Christmas Eve that they have been exposed to measles
8-year-old boy's selfless Christmas wish comes true
When Michael Bell asked for something that wasn't for himself, Santa pulled his mother aside and revealed his wish
Thousands of patients urged to get blood tests
Patients who had outpatient surgical procedures at HealthPlus Surgery Center in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, are being urged to get tested for possible infections including HIV and hepatitis, after lapses were found in cleaning instruments.
Patients possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis
More than 3,000 people treated at the HealthPlus Surgery Center in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, are being urged to get blood tests after inspectors discovered equipment was not being properly sterilized. Officials believe the risk is low but recommended the tests as a precaution.
Surgery center alerts 3,778 patients about possible infections
Health officials want people to get tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Wrestling video controversy
Olympian Jordan Burroughs is speaking out after a New Jersey high school referee ordered a young wrestler to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit a match. DeMarco Morgan reports.
GoFundMe refunds $400K to donors in alleged scam
GoFundMe says it has refunded more than $400,000 back to donors taken in by the story of a New Jersey couple and a homeless veteran
Christmas miracle? New Jersey man wins $1 million on $5 casino bet
It was the first time in the resort's 15-year history a $5 wager netted such a prize
Wrestler forced to cut dreadlocks
A high school wrestler was forced by a referee to make a split-second decision: cut off his dreadlocks or forfeit the match. Meg Oliver takes a look at what happened next.
Fed lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in first cut since 2024
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
Trump attends banquet dinner with King Charles during 2nd state visit to U.K.
Trump is receiving the royal treatment from King Charles on a historic second U.K. state visit, but he's been greeted also by protests over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Maps show the forecast track of Tropical Storm Gabrielle
Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed Wednesday morning over the central Atlantic Ocean, becoming the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testifies about RFK Jr., vaccines
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry testified before a Senate panel weeks after departing in a dramatic shakeup at the health agency.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces questions on Epstein files at House hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a second day of questioning by lawmakers.
Obama says America is at "inflection point" amid political violence
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
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Cardi B on expecting baby with Stefon Diggs and falling in love again
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Bear seriously injures hiker in "surprise encounter" at Yellowstone
The 29-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest and arm in Tuesday's attack on the Turbid Lake Trail northeast of Yellowstone Lake.
The IRS will soon set its 2026 tax brackets. See how yours could change.
The IRS adjusts its tax provisions for inflation every year, which can help taxpayers avoid so-called "bracket creep."