High school wrestler forced to cut off dreadlocks or forfeit match
Andrew Johnson, a wrestler at Buena Regional High School, opted to cut his hair and compete
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Referee makes wrestler cut dreadlocks
A white referee is under fire after he forced a high school wrestler from New Jersey to cut off his dreadlocks or forfeit a match last week. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he was "deeply disturbed" by the referee's actions. Reena Ninan reports.
Olympian slams ref who demanded wrestler's dreadlocks cut
"I've been wrestling for 25 years, at every level, and I have never once seen a person required to cut their hair during a match," Burroughs said
Lucky diner finds valuable pearl in restaurant oyster
"We were engaged in conversation and all of a sudden, whoop, what is that?"
Drivers stop to chase money on N.J. highway
Surprised drivers got out of their cars on a New Jersey highway to chase money after it flew out of an armored truck.
Drivers stop to chase cash on highway
Drivers came to a halt and started chasing money that spilled from an armored truck on a busy New Jersey highway
Mom violently separated from toddler resolves New Jersey case
Officers are seen in a viral video yanking the boy from the woman's arms as she screams that they are hurting him
El Chapo: Drugs smuggled to N.J. by train
A former cartel member, Tirso Martinez, testified that Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman shipped cocaine along a train route from Mexico to New Jersey hidden under cooking oil. Attorney Paul Batista joined CBSN with the latest on the case.
Undocumented workers say Trump golf club hired them despite immigration status
An attorney for two women claims at least a dozen undocumented immigrants are on the club's payroll
Amazon workers sickened by bear repellent
Two dozen workers in New Jersey were taken to hospitals Wednesday morning following an incident at an Amazon warehouse apparently involving an aerosol can of bear-attack repellent, according to an official.
24 hospitalized after bear repellent leak at Amazon warehouse
One worker was in critical condition, said a Robbinsville, New Jersey, spokesperson
N.J. adenovirus outbreak investigation
Lawmakers in New Jersey held a hearing this week to look for answers as to why 11 children died in an adenovirus outbreak at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. New Jersey State Senator Joe Vitale lead that hearing, and joined CBSN AM to discuss what came out of it.
CDC warns about disease threat from Asian longhorned tick
"The full public health and agricultural impact of this tick discovery and spread is unknown," deputy director of CDC said
N.J. man pleads not guilty to killing brother and his family
Paul Caneiro faces four counts of murder, along with arson and weapons charges, in the deaths of his brother, his brother's wife and their two children
Man accused of killing family in N.J. mansion
Prosecutors say a New Jersey man killed his brother and his brother's family before setting their home on fire. Authorities believe financial motives are behind the crime. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
N.J. community in Christmas light fight
A family in New Jersey is in a battle with officials over their extravagant Christmas display. The thousands of lights attract fans every year. CBS News correspondent Don Dahler explains.
Brother killed family in mansion, set fire as cover-up, prosecutor says
A New Jersey tech executive was charged with murder in the deaths of his brother, the brother's wife and their two children
N.J. hearing on adenovirus outbreak
Officials in New Jersey will hold a hearing Monday to address the deadly adenovirus outbreak at a medical center, after 11 kids died. Democratic State Senator Joe Vitale, chair of New Jersey's Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee, joined CBSN with more.
Lawmakers probe outbreak that killed 11 children
New Jersey lawmakers want to know how a deadly outbreak was able to spread through a children's health care center
Brother charged in N.J. mansion fire murders
Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni gave a press conference after charging Paul Caneiro with killing his brother and brother's family before allegedly setting two fires as a cover-up.
Man facing huge fines for Christmas light spectacle: "This is my First Amendment right"
The price of spreading joy is skyrocketing, as some neighbors argue the display creates chaos
Deadly adenovirus outbreak
The adenovirus has claimed the lives of at least 12 people and dozens of others are sick in New Jersey and Maryland. Emergency room physician Dr. Robert Gatter from Lenox Hill Hospital joins CBSN to discuss the symptoms of the disease and what's being done to combat the outbreak.
Lawyer says brother of man found dead at mansion blaze "innocent"
Paul Caneiro detained on arson charge unrelated to the killings of his brother, sister-in-law and their kids in posh New Jersey enclave
Woman accused of GoFundMe scam suspended from state job
Katelyn McClure is accused of devising a feel-good story with her boyfriend and a homeless veteran to scam donors
Family in mansion fire "targeted," and they were killed before blaze
Prosecutor still won't say if slain man's brother, held on arson charge, suspected of killing family of 4 in exclusive New Jersey community
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.
5 police officers shot in York County, Pennsylvania; Shapiro headed to scene
Five officers were shot in in York County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday afternoon, officials say.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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