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Bridget Kelly: Chris Christie is "lying"

A one-time aide to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says the governor has made her out to be "a scapegoat" for her role in the 2013 "Bridgegate" scandal. Bridget Kelly was sentenced to 13 months in prison for what prosecutors characterize as a politically motivated plot to create traffic jams over the George Washington Bridge. Now Kelly is definitely firing back at Christie, telling Kristine Johnson of New York station WCBS she was humiliated and wants Christie held accountable.

Apr 25, 2019
03:15

Bridget Anne Kelly, former deputy chief of staff to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, arrives to testify in the Bridgegate trial at the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Courthouse on Oct. 21, 2016, in Newark, New Jersey.

Top Christie aide sentenced to 13 months for role in "Bridgegate"

Bridget Kelly, Christie's former deputy chief of staff, says that the former governor is to blame for the scandal

Apr 24, 2019

Ice-T arrested for skipping toll

Ice-T wants his fans to know that playing Det. Fin Tutuola does not get him off the hook

Oct 24, 2018

Traffic apps headache

Apps like Waze are steering drivers away from traffic on main roads and onto neighborhood streets. But leaders in communities like Leonia, New Jersey, are trying a new approach to combat the traffic nightmare. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.

Jan 10, 2018
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California mudslides cause devastation, crews still looking for survivors; first responders face dangerous conditions to save victims of California mudslides.

Jan 10, 2018
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2 former Christie aides get prison for bridge plot

Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly will serve prison sentences

Mar 29, 2017

Christie on GOP ticket

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is opening up about why he was not chosen to be GOP nominee Donald Trump's running mate. Christie is leading Trump's presidential transition team. In an interview with Charlie Rose, Christie said Trump would have the "best prepared transition" any president in history.

Nov 7, 2016
03:04

Chris Christie on Bridgegate

Gov. Chris Christie is speaking publicly for the first time about the conviction of two former allies in the Bridgegate trial. In this revealing conversation, he tells Charlie Rose why the conviction confirms what he's been saying for years, and why he thinks one person's actions in the controversy were "abjectly stupid."

Nov 7, 2016
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Bridgegate verdict

Two of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's former top aides have been found guilty on all charges in the Bridgegate trial. WCBS reporter Christine Sloan has more on Christie's response.

Nov 4, 2016
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Bill Baroni, former deputy executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Bridget Anne Kelly, former deputy chief of staff to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, are seen at the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Courthouse in Newark, N

Jury hands up verdict for ex-Christie allies in lane-closing plot

Two former allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie accused of plot to use traffic jams for political retaliation

Nov 4, 2016

A shirtless man is seen on top of a tower on the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge that connects New York and New Jersey on Oct. 28, 2016.

Climber shuts down traffic on nation's busiest bridge

Traffic grinds to a halt for second time this week on George Washington Bridge connecting New York, New Jersey

Oct 28, 2016

Protesters block traffic on the upper level of the George Washington Bridge heading into New York City on Oct. 26, 2016.

Protesters disrupt traffic on nation's busiest bridge during rush hour

Police take protesters into custody for lying down on George Washington Bridge during morning rush hour

Oct 26, 2016

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reacts to a question during a news conference in Trenton, New Jersey, on March 28, 2014.

Bridgegate testimony indicates Christie knew more than he let on

Federal prosecutors say traffic study was actually cover story for political payback scheme designed to cause traffic jams

Oct 22, 2016

Defendant contradicts prosecution's star witness at Bridgegate trial

Former Port Authority executive contradicted prosecution’s star witness by offering a third version of when, and how much, Republican Gov. Christie knew about the gridlock

Oct 17, 2016

"Bridgegate" star witness: Gov. Christie seemed happy about gridlock

Gov. Chris Christie was told about the traffic jam while it was underway, seemed happy about it and joked sarcastically that there was nothing political going on, a former loyalist testified

Sep 27, 2016

Bridgegate witness: Job was to make Christie happy

David Wildstein, appointed to the Port Authority by Gov. Chris Christie, pleaded guilty last year

Sep 23, 2016

Police rescue puppy hit by truck on New York's George Washington Bridge

According to Port Authority Police, the 6-month-old named Ronin got free of his collar during a walk, and made his way to the upper level on the eastbound lane of the bridge

Sep 18, 2016

Chris Christie: I'm willing to testify in Bridgegate trial

Some of the New Jersey governor's former allies are charged with causing a politically-motivated traffic jam on the George Washington Bridge

May 5, 2015

David Wildstein exits U.S. District Court in Newark, New Jersey, May 1, 2015.

Ex-Christie ally makes damning admission in traffic scandal

Feds charge 3 former allies of New Jersey governor in scandal that's cast a long shadow over his White House prospects

May 1, 2015

The closures were allegedly ordered by members of Gov. Chris Christie's administration as political retribution

David Wildstein may plead guilty to his role in the 2013 lane closures on the George Washington Bridge. The closures, which created a traffic nightmare, were allegedly ordered by members of Gov. Chris Christie's administration as political retribution. Christie has denied involvement. Norah O'Donnell reports.

May 1, 2015
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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.

Feb 2, 2014
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is facing new questions about what he knew about lane closures near the George Washington Bridge, which were allegedly engineered by aides as political payback against a mayor

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is facing new questions about what he knew about lane closures near the George Washington Bridge, which were allegedly engineered by aides as political payback against a mayor. Elaine Quijano reports.

Feb 1, 2014
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The full episode of The CBS Evening News from January 31, 2014

The former Port Authority executive who set the George Washington Bridge lane closings in motion said New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie knew more about the closures than he has acknowledged; and, Steve Hartman revisits Chris Rosati, who dreamed of hijacking a donut truck and giving away its contents to spread cheer after he was diagnosed with ALS.

Jan 31, 2014
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The full episode of The CBS Evening News from January 31, 2014

Jan 31, 2014
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Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department work in the neighborhood where a shooting took place in Charlotte, North Carolina, April 29, 2024.

4 officers killed in shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina

A U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force was trying to serve a warrant when the shooting started, police said.

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CBS News poll: Democrats start out ahead in 2024 U.S. Senate races

Senators Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin lead right now, but many voters are undecided

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Ryan Watson is seen during an interview with CBS News on April 29, 2024.

U.S. tourist arrested over ammo FaceTiming with kids as prison looms

Ryan Watson is facing a potential sentence of 12 years behind bars in Turks and Caicos after four rounds of hunting ammunition were found in his luggage.

11H ago

Winner of $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot revealed

The winner was 46-year-old Cheng Saephan, a Laos-born immigrant who has been fighting cancer for the past eight years.

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Feds testing ground beef where dairy cows were stricken by bird flu

USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.

8H ago

Prosecutors say they won't retry Arizona rancher accused of murder

Prosecutors say they will not retry George Alan Kelly, an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended with a deadlocked jury.

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Emergency slide that fell from Delta flight over NYC found. Here's where.

Delta Air Lines appears to have recovered the emergency slide that fell from a plane minutes after takeoff at JFK in the Rockaways.

8H ago

India politician accused of recording thousands of sex assault videos

Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.

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Prosecutors say they won't retry Arizona rancher accused of murder

Prosecutors say they will not retry George Alan Kelly, an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended with a deadlocked jury.

5H ago

1969 cold case advances after DNA links murdered teen to 9/11 victim's mother

A teenage girl's remains were identified more than 50 years after her murder using DNA from the mother of a woman killed on 9/11.

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Voters in battleground states say the economy is a top issue

Voters rank the economy ahead of other hot button topics as one of the most important issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

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Bird flu in raw milk? Experts warn against unpasteurized dairy products

Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.

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Protests continue at college campuses as graduation approaches

Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at many U.S. colleges following the arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University this month.

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Voters in battleground states say the economy is a top issue

Voters rank the economy ahead of other hot button topics as one of the most important issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

7H ago

Feds testing ground beef where dairy cows were stricken by bird flu

USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.

8H ago

Paramount CEO Bob Bakish to step down amid sale discussions

Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.

9H ago

Seller of fake N95 face masks to refund $1.1 million to customers

Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.

11H ago

Mexican man wins typo case against Cartier, keeps earrings bought for $13

Cartier ultimately agreed to let the buyer keep the earrings he had purchased at an inadvertent discount. Not everyone supports the outcome.

11H ago

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CBS News poll: Democrats start out ahead in 2024 U.S. Senate races

Senators Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin lead right now, but many voters are undecided

9H ago

Peter Navarro arrives to speak to the press at the Country Mall Plaza before reporting to federal prison in Miami on March 19, 2024.

Supreme Court rejects Peter Navarro's latest bid for release from prison

The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.

16H ago

Tensions rise at Columbia after deadline to clear encampment

Tensions rose on the Columbia University campus as pro-Palestinian protesters refused to comply with a deadline to pack up their encampment.

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Florida Governor DeSantis Holds Press Conference In Miami

Trump and DeSantis meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election

It's the first meeting between the two men since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential challenge against former President Trump.

Apr 28

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses dog killing controversy

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.

Apr 28

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Bird flu in raw milk? Experts warn against unpasteurized dairy products

Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.

8H ago

Feds testing ground beef where dairy cows were stricken by bird flu

USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.

8H ago

Seller of fake N95 face masks to refund $1.1 million to customers

Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.

11H ago

Philips settles suits over its sleep apnea machines for $1.1 billion

Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.

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Oregon using Medicaid funds for climate-change-related health challenges

Oregon is helping Medicaid patients cope with soaring heat, smoky skies and other effects of climate change.

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Sightings of invasive, toxic hammerhead flatworm increasing in Ontario

It's invasive, harmful and can regenerate from a tiny piece of its body — it's the hammerhead land planarian, and its been increasingly sighted in Ontario.

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U.S. tourist arrested over ammo FaceTiming with kids as prison looms

Ryan Watson is facing a potential sentence of 12 years behind bars in Turks and Caicos after four rounds of hunting ammunition were found in his luggage.

11H ago

Tesla stock rises after CEO Musk scores big in China during short visit

Musk's surprise visit to the Beijing Auto Show this weekend was a "watershed moment" for Tesla, analysts said.

13H ago

Apple threatened with legal action over use of alleged "blood minerals"

The Democratic Republic of Congo has given Apple weeks to answer questions about how it ensures key components in its tech are ethically and legally sourced.

13H ago

India politician accused of recording thousands of sex assault videos

Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.

14H ago

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Paramount CEO Bob Bakish to step down amid sale discussions

Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.

9H ago

Justin Hartley shifts gears in new drama "Tracker"

Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, a rugged survivalist who traverses the country to locate missing people and collect rewards, in the new CBS show "Tracker."

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Justin Hartley talks role in “Tracker'"

Justin Hartley returns to television as both star and executive producer of "Tracker," an action-packed drama where he plays Colter Shaw, a survivalist hunting for missing persons across the country.

17H ago
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Matt Friend talks comedy career

Known as "The Man of Many Voices," 25-year-old comedian Matt Friend delivered a standout performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, showcasing his talent with 250 impressions of famous figures.

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Actor Gerard Depardieu to face trial in alleged sexual assault, prosecutors say

French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.

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Romance scam victims speak out

After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.

Apr 28
02:11

Breakthrough AI tech speeding up MRI scans

NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

Apr 26
03:44

How AI powered robots are helping small farms

From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

Mar 28
03:27

FCC votes to restore net neutrality

The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.

Apr 26
03:11

Senior man checking medical data on smartwatch

Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch

Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.

Apr 26

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Videos show where cicadas have already emerged in the U.S.

The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.

16H ago

Officials warning of hotter temps this summer

Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.

19H ago
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Why bats are vital to the ecosystem

Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.

Apr 26
02:12

Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis

Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.

Apr 25
09:31

Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis

Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.

Apr 25
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Prosecutors say they won't retry Arizona rancher accused of murder

Prosecutors say they will not retry George Alan Kelly, an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended with a deadlocked jury.

5H ago

1969 cold case advances after DNA links murdered teen to 9/11 victim's mother

A teenage girl's remains were identified more than 50 years after her murder using DNA from the mother of a woman killed on 9/11.

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Recap of Karen Read trial opening statements

Karen Read's trial for the death of police officer and then-boyfriend John O'Keefe began Monday in Massachusetts. During their opening statements, the prosecution and the defense presented differing theories on how O'Keefe died. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.

14H ago
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4 officers killed in shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina

A U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force was attempting to serve a warrant in Charlotte when the shooting started, the police said.

3H ago

India politician accused of recording thousands of sex assault videos

Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.

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Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights

Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.

Apr 25

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Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space

In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.

Apr 25

Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars

The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.

Apr 25

Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station

The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.

Apr 25

Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months

In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."

Apr 23

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Notable Deaths in 2024

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

Apr 22
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.

Mar 26
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Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?

When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?

Jan 27
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CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)

We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.

Jan 23
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death

Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.

Jan 18
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How 2024 election could shape world crises

Conflicts in Israel and Ukraine have taken up a lot of the news cycle in the past months and even years. But how has the U.S.' focus on these international crises affected politics back home? Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, joins CBS News to discuss.

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Former IDF soldier criticizes Gaza approach

A former IDF soldier is breaking his silence. In an interview with CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta, he describes the culture within the Israeli military, and why he believes the bombardment of Gaza has often been indiscriminate.

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Examining violence against unhoused people

A new report is examining acts of extreme violence toward people experiencing homelessness. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson looks at the causes and potential solutions for the violence.

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Deadly tornadoes tear through Oklahoma

Over the past several days, multiple tornadoes have torn across the Midwest and Great Plains. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson has the latest forecast.

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Congress looks to pass antisemitism bill

Congress is back in session this week, and one of the first things it will look to address is antisemitism on college campuses. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.

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