How 2 N.J. women are giving a declining neighborhood a makeover
In a southern New Jersey community, Shirley Johnson and Carolyn Grace, are inspiring younger residents to clean up their town
New Jersey
Woman in custody after climbing onto Statue of Liberty pedestal
U.S. Park Police identified the woman as Therese Okoumou, and said she faces multiple charges
Two women accused of shoplifting while leaving 4 kids in hot car
According to police, the four children were left unattended in a vehicle, windows slightly down and engine not running for approximately 90 minutes in the 90 degree heat
Heat watch affects millions
Nearly a third of the country sweltered through temperatures 95 degrees and above. Nursing home residents in one New Jersey home were even forced to evacuate when their air conditioning went out. DeMarco Morgan reports.
N.J. avoids shutdown one year after Christie's infamous beach photos
In 2017, the government shut down for three days and photos went viral of then-Gov. Chris Christie sitting on a public beach that was closed because of the shutdown
Funeral held for NYC teenager brutally killed in gang attack
15-year-old was fatally stabbed June 20; Wednesday's funeral ended with a crowd of several hundred chanting "Justice for Junior!"
Body found in house of N.Y. Giants' cornerback
Victim has been identified as 25-year-old Roosevelt Rene, the Bergen County prosecutor's office said Tuesday
Girl sobs talking about dad detained by ICE
The 12-year-old from New Jersey sobbed at a rally while talking about her father, an immigrant from the Philippines who's been detained by ICE
Rising sea levels may create "tipping points" for seaside towns
Buying a seaside home may become tougher due to more loan scrutiny and higher costs for insurance and rebuilding
Fraternal twins named co-valedictorians, head to MIT together
The graduates earned near-perfect SAT scores and didn't have a grade lower than an A-minus in high school
Agency created to fight organized crime at key U.S. port may be pushed out
The Port of New York and New Jersey has historically been exploited by criminals who force payoffs and other kickbacks -- that's apparently still the case
Fighting organized crime at New York Harbor
The port of New York and New Jersey processes nearly seven million cargo containers a year, delivering more than $200 billion in goods across America. But the modern waterfront still hasn't shaken its criminal past, according to the watchdog group responsible for fighting organized crime on the docks. Now Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, the agency created to clean up organized crime on the waterfront, is fighting to survive. Tony Dokoupil reports.
School accused of doing nothing to stop bullying of girl who took her life
The Grossmans reportedly went to school administrators multiple times to report the bullying, but they claim nothing was done
Terminally ill man meets great-grandchild
A terminally ill man in New Jersey thought he was too sick to meet his great-grandchild, but with a nurse's help, he met baby Chloe. He says his life is now complete.
1 dead, 22 injured in shooting at New Jersey festival
The shooting began at the Art All Night festival that showcases local art, music and food a little before 3 a.m. Sunday
Nurse helps terminally ill man meet great-granddaughter
A woman in Atlantic County, New Jersey, is thanking hospital staff for giving her terminally ill grandfather a chance to meet her newborn baby
Dad raises awareness for child's rare disease
For New Jersey dad Clay Emerson, Father's Day has taken on a special significance as his 3-year-old daughter battles a rare disease called cystinosis. CBS Philly's Stephanie Stahl reports.
New Jersey set to become latest state to enact stricter gun laws
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy says he will sign the half-dozen bills on Wednesday
Trevor Noah on the power of the spoken word
His bestselling audiobook about growing up in apartheid South Africa was chosen for Newark, New Jersey's first citywide high school listening club
New Jersey governor signs bill allowing gambling on sports
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Monday allowing the state's casinos and racetracks to take wagers
$315M Powerball Jackpot winner comes forward
Lottery officials said New Jersey resident Tayeb Souami holds the lone winning ticket for the May 19 drawing
Trooper meets ex-cop who delivered him
A New Jersey state trooper had a chance encounter with the former police officer who helped bring him into the world 27 years ago. WCBS-TV's Meg Baker reports.
"In dire need of action": High-tide flooding doubles over last 30 years
Ben Horton, a Rutgers University researcher who was not involved in a new study on high-tide flooding, called it "a warning, a shot across the bow"
State trooper reunites with ex-cop who delivered him
A traffic stop in New Jersey turned into an unlikely reunion when a state trooper pulled over a retired cop who delivered him as a baby 27 years ago
New Jersey legislature expected to approve sports betting law
It's anyone's bet when Gov. Phil Murphy might sign the final law and the cash can start changing hands
Judge orders Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria
A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil — a former Columbia University graduate student linked to pro-Palestinian protests — to be deported.
ABC pre-empts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
3 police officers killed, 2 wounded in York County, Pennsylvania, shooting; suspect dead
Three police officers were fatally shot and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday.
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Suspect arrested for allegedly making threat against Utah college where Kirk was killed
On the same day that Tyler Robinson was formally charged with killing Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly making threats against the same college.
Trump announces he's designating antifa as a "major terrorist organization"
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
Charlie Kirk's accused assassin feared being shot by police, sheriff says
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby held a news conference on Wednesday and went through the timeline of events, dispelling certain false reports that had been spreading online.
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.
Pentagon reviewing service members' social media posts on Charlie Kirk
Hegseth and each service secretary said posts mocking or celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk are unacceptable.
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."