How Americans are celebrating Labor Day
In New Jersey, Americans are racing on the beach in Ocean City to celebrate Labor Day as the 2024 summer approaches its end. CBS News Philadelphia's Kim Hudson reports.
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MLB teams come together in remembering Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
MLB teams were quick to honor the late Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau after they were struck and killed while riding bicycles in New Jersey.
Inside one of the nation’s oldest rodeos
Professional rodeo is one of the fastest growing sports in America, featuring events like bull riding and steer wrestling. Today, one of the oldest-running rodeos can be found in southern New Jersey, and 100 years later, the family-owned business is still a hit.
Hockey player Johnny Gaudreau, brother killed in NJ crash, police say
Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew Gaudreau were killed while riding bicycles in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, according to police.
2 die from West Nile virus in New Jersey, bringing reported deaths in U.S. to 5
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus, state health officials said Friday, bringing the number of reported deaths in the U.S. to five this mosquito season.
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., longtime New Jersey congressman, dies at 87
Bill Pascrell Jr., the longtime New Jersey Democratic congressman, has died, his family announced. He was 87.
Longtime Rep. Bill Pascrell dies at 87
Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell of New Jersey has died at the age of 87. Pascrell had been recently hospitalized with a respiratory infection. He served in Congress since 1996 and had been heavily- favored to win a new term.
At least 2 killed as flash floods hit Northeast
At least two people have died as a result of flash flooding that hit Connecticut and other parts of the Northeast. Parts of New Jersey and New York's Long Island were also hit hard. Nikki Battiste reports.
Torrential rains cause flooding in western Connecticut
At least 100 people were evacuated by search and rescue teams in Connecticut due to severe flooding, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
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Sen. JD Vance campaigns in Milwaukee; Aircrew surveys landscape after Gold Ranch Fire in Nevada.
Replacement tapped for Sen. Bob Menendez
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed his former chief of staff, George Helmy, to fill the Senate seat that will be vacated by Bob Menendez. The senator is resigning next week after being convicted of bribery charges.
Trump, Vance campaign, attack Harris
Former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance are holding more campaign events Thursday. Trump will be in New Jersey and Vance will be in Pennsylvania as both continue developing new campaign messages, including fresh attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Debby rain flooding, road closures
Tropical Storm Debby flooded parts of the East Coast before retreating over the Atlantic where it is expected to strengthen before slamming the U.S. again. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner reports on flash floods that reached New Jersey.
NJ man tried to open plane door mid-flight, had to be restrained, prosecutors say
Delanco, New Jersey man Eric Gapco is facing multiple federal charges over alleged "life-threatening behavior" aboard a Seattle to Dallas flight.
Program cultivates next generation of farmers
Almost half the nation's farms are owned by farmers 65 and over, making them the oldest workforce in the U.S. But a program at Rutgers University is working to combat that by recruiting and training promising young farmers. Meg Oliver has details.
Menendez to resign on Aug. 20 after conviction on bribery charges
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
Menendez to resign after bribery trial
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will resign on August 20, sources tell CBS News. Menendez was convicted on 16 felony counts, including bribery, extortion and acting as a foreign agent. He pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Deadly multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, CDC says
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Menendez to appeal bribery conviction
A jury on Tuesday found New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez guilty of all charges in his federal corruption trial. Prosecutors said the lawmaker accepted bribes in exchange for political favors. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery verdict, and the charges he was found guilty of
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were accused of accepting bribes of gold bars, stacks of cash and a Mercedes.
Nadine Menendez's trial postponed indefinitely
An attorney for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's wife said last month that she had "invasive cancer surgery" and is in "intense, chronic pain."
Sen. Bob Menendez's wife at center of bribery trial
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez argued that his wife, Nadine, kept him in the dark about her dealings with three businessmen.
Jurors resume deliberations in Sen. Menendez's bribery trial for 3rd day
Prosecutors allege the New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine Menendez, were bribed with gold bars, cash and a Mercedes.
Jurors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial in deliberations for 2nd day
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine Menendez, are accused of accepting bribes from three businessmen in exchange for political favors.
Jurors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial begin deliberations
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine Menendez, are accused of accepting bribes from three businessmen in exchange for political favors.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Judge says U.S. trying to circumvent legal protections with deportations to Ghana
Earlier this month, the U.S. deported a group of non-Ghanaian nationals to Ghana, including deportees from Gambia and Nigeria.
"No Other Land" director says his West Bank home was raided by Israeli soldiers
"No Other Land" director Basel Adra said Israeli soldiers raided conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife's phone.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.
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.
Romania scrambles fighter jets after reporting drone incursion
Romania's defense ministry said Saturday that the country's airspace had been breached by a drone during a Russian attack on infrastructure in neighboring Ukraine.
U.N. assembly votes for two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
The United States, Israel's closest ally, reiterated its opposition to the New York Declaration and the General Assembly resolution endorsing implementation of a two-state solution.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.