Amtrak Passengers Bound For NYC Stuck On Train For Hours Due To Winter Storm In Virginia
Passengers on board a train from New Orleans to New York City ended up stranded in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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Snowstorm-Related Traffic Nightmare In Virginia Serves As Reminder To Keep Winter Survival Kit On Hand
Winter survival car kits sold online range from basic to James Bond worthy, or you can easily make your own.
Hundreds Of Drivers Stranded As Long As 24 Hours On Icy I-95 In Virginia After Winter Storm
Hundreds of motorists were stranded all night Monday in snow and freezing temperatures along an impassable stretch of interstate south of the nation's capital after a winter storm snarled traffic in Virginia.
Army Officer Sues Virginia Police Over Violent Traffic Stop
Police in the small town of Windsor, Virginia, found themselves in the national spotlight after being hit with a lawsuit from an Army officer, who is Black and Latino, after a traffic stop last December.
2 Dead, 8 Wounded In Virginia Beach Oceanfront Shootings
Two people are dead and eight people were wounded in shootings along Virginia Beach's oceanfront, police said Saturday.
Tessa Majors Murder: Slain Barnard Student Urges All To 'Expect The Best From Others' At Her Own Memorial
Friends and family of 18-year-old Tessa Majors came together Saturday to remember the young musician in her hometown in Virginia.
Tessa Majors Killing: Family Holds Celebration Of Life In Hometown As NYPD Hunts For Stabbing Suspect
Family, friends, and former classmates came together in her hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia to remember the slain 18-year-old.
81-Year-Old Queens Woman Among 2 Killed In Charter Bus Crash
The Tao's Travel bus overturned Tuesday on Interstate 95 in Prince George County, about 30 miles south of Richmond.
'Monster' Hurricane Florence Weakens Slightly As It Barrels Toward U.S. Coast, Prompting Evacuations
Communities along the Carolina coast buttoned up against the onslaught of Hurricane Florence as forecasters Wednesday warned that the monstrous storm could hesitate just offshore for days.
Evacuations Underway As Powerful Hurricane Florence Zeroes In On Carolinas
Millions of Americans are bracing for Hurricane Florence as the Category 4 storm barrels toward the East Coast.
Restaurant Slammed For Shaming Teen Who Paid For Meal With Change
A Virginia restaurant is facing public backlash after they shamed a 17-year-old customer who paid for his meal in change.
Police: Man Dies After Accidentally Stabbing Himself In The Groin With A Sword
A Virginia man has died after a freak accident resulted in the man stabbing himself in the groin with a sword.
Snake Slithers Out Of Car Air Vent While Woman Is Driving
A Virginia woman got a horrifying surprise when a nearly three-foot long snake came slithering out of an air vent while she was driving.
9-Year-Old Girl With No Hands Wins National Handwriting Contest
The nine-year-old from Virginia has just won the 2018 Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest's Nicholas Maxim Award.
Deaf Publix Worker Says Shopper Punched Her For Not Hearing Question
A Virginia supermarket employee, who has gone deaf due to a rare disease, says a woman attacked her for not responding to the shopper's question.
5 Things: March Madness Off To Wild Start
NCAA Tournament favorites have fallen, March Madness history has been made, and we still have four more rounds to go.
1 Dead After Amtrak Train Carrying GOP House Members To West Virginia Retreat Hits Garbage Truck
One person was killed and another seriously injured after an Amtrak train carrying members of Congress to a Republican retreat in West Virginia hit a garbage truck, the White House said.
Adult Topics In Middle School Quiz Are Not Appropriate, Many Parents Say
A controversial quiz for middle school students is raising eyebrows, with adult topics that might make some a bit uncomfortable.
Transgender Woman Makes History By Winning Virginia House Seat
Democrat Danica Roem, a former journalist, is set to make history as the first openly transgender person elected and seated in a state legislature in the United States.
Democrat Ralph Northam Wins Hard-Fought Virginia Gubernatorial Race
The victors said Tuesday's electoral results had far-reaching repercussions in a sharply divided country.
These Virginia Police Made An Adorable Synchronized Swimming Video
The Arlington County Police Department posted an exciting video to their Facebook on August 10. In the video, some of their officers are seen synchronized swimming in their police gear to classical music.
Feds Launch Civil Rights Investigation Into Charlottesville Violence As Community Mourns
Authorities say a 32-year-old woman was killed and at least 35 others were injured when James Alex Fields Jr., of Ohio, rammed his car into a crowd.
Ohio Man, 20, Accused Of Plowing Down Protesters In Charlottesville, Va.
One person was killed when a car plowed into a crowd of counter-protesters Saturday ahead of a planned white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
White Nationalist Rally In Virginia Turns Violent
A car plowed into a crowd of counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia Saturday, killing one person just hours after violent clashes between the opposing groups prompted Governor Terry McAuliffe to declare a state of emergency.
Rep. Steve Scalise Critical After Being Shot At Baseball Practice In Alexandria; Suspect Dead
The shooting suspect, identified by law enforcement sources as James T. Hodgkinson, 66, of Belleville, Illinois, died following a shootout with capitol police.
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Water main break floods Belleville, impacts service in Newark
The 72-inch main broke around 8 a.m. Tuesday on the border of Belleville and Newark.
Fans react to Serena Williams' plans to "evolve away" from tennis
The leader of fashion, business and entertainment says she and her husband are focused on growing their family.
Republicans vow to investigate DOJ over FBI's search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Sources told CBS News the search by the FBI is connected to a Justice Department probe of Trump's handling of presidential records.
Car strikes several pedestrians, crashes into Bronx building
Chopper 2 was over East 163rd Street near Prospect Avenue after the incident. The car struck several pedestrians and then crashed into a hair salon.
A look at the law governing presidential records
Mr. Trump maintained in February his records were turned over to the National Archives "in an ordinary and routine process."
Bus riders rally for better service in Brooklyn
The group rallied in support of upgrading the city's above-ground public transportation network.
Mother of Sandy Hook shooting victim on Alex Jones defamation case
Scarlett Lewis, the mother of a Sandy Hook shooting victim joins "CBS Mornings."
Traffic moving again after 2-car crash in North Bergen
The cars were on the Route 3 West ramp to Route 495.
Con Ed asks some Brooklyn neighborhoods to conserve energy
The affected area includes more than 100,000 customers in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bed-Stuy and Bushwick.
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Fans react to Serena Williams' plans to "evolve away" from tennis
The leader of fashion, business and entertainment says she and her husband are focused on growing their family.
Car strikes several pedestrians, crashes into Bronx building
Chopper 2 was over East 163rd Street near Prospect Avenue after the incident. The car struck several pedestrians and then crashed into a hair salon.
Bus riders rally for better service in Brooklyn
The group rallied in support of upgrading the city's above-ground public transportation network.
Con Ed asks some Brooklyn neighborhoods to conserve energy
The affected area includes more than 100,000 customers in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bed-Stuy and Bushwick.
NYC Black Pride kicks off with Harlem town hall
The free event at the Apollo Theater will focus on issues concerning Black gay men.
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Some essential workers in Connecticut may be eligible for financial relief
Workers can receive up to $1,000 from the Premium Pay Program.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
It will offer tuition assistance to incentivize low-income and minority students to enter accelerated programs.
Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
Bill Priest, of West Hartford, walked into his kitchen Sunday and found the intruder.
New York City joins state in declaring monkeypox emergency
The numbers are troubling, and experts say vaccine delays will only allow the virus to spread more.
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Traffic moving again after 2-car crash in North Bergen
The cars were on the Route 3 West ramp to Route 495.
N.J. bill offers incentives to "Stay in Jersey" in wake of congestion pricing
The new bill would offer New York businesses incentives to open New Jersey-based offices.
Water main break floods Belleville, impacts service in Newark
The 42-inch main broke around 8 a.m. Tuesday on the border of Belleville and Newark.
Car port collapses in N.J., trapping vehicles inside
One woman told CBS2 she had to get a ride to work, because her truck was trapped under the debris.
"Real Housewives of N.J." star Teresa Giudice remarries
She tied the knot to Luis Ruelas over the weekend at Park Chateau Estate in East Brunswick.
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Fans react to Serena Williams' plans to "evolve away" from tennis
The leader of fashion, business and entertainment says she and her husband are focused on growing their family.
Gabby Petito's family files $50 million wrongful death suit against Utah police
The 22-year-old was killed by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, during a cross-country trip last year.
New York agriculture officials to address spotted lanternflies
The gray and black dotted insect feeds on more than 70 plants that are critical to agriculture.
Study: HOV toll on Southern State Parkway could fund drastic improvements
A 10-mile stretch is known as "Blood Alley" for treacherous turns, short ramps, sharp exits and merges.
Illegal pet alligator surrendered in Suffolk County
The owner had purchased the alligator out of state and did not have a permit to own one in New York.
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A look at the law governing presidential records
Mr. Trump maintained in February his records were turned over to the National Archives "in an ordinary and routine process."
Republicans vow to investigate DOJ over FBI's search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Sources told CBS News the search by the FBI is connected to a Justice Department probe of Trump's handling of presidential records.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Adams: Texas gov's policy of busing migrants to NYC is "un-American""
City leaders are scrambling to find room and resources, as we deal with a housing crisis of our own.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
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CDC team investigating Rockland County polio case
The CDC team will help with outreach and vaccinations.
CDC expected to relax COVID guidelines as kids head back to school
The changes could include deemphasizing the "test to stay" strategy, in which students exposed to COVID-19 take regular tests to stay in the classroom.
Hundreds of people may have polio virus, New York Health Department says
The health department said it is still investigating the virus' origin, after finding eight of the positive wastewater samples are genetically linked.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
NYC pressing White House for more monkeypox vaccines
The president declared monkeypox a nationwide health emergency as cases increase rapidly.
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Remembering Olivia Newton-John through the years
Beloved singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at 73.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
"Real Housewives of N.J." star Teresa Giudice remarries
She tied the knot to Luis Ruelas over the weekend at Park Chateau Estate in East Brunswick.
LL Cool J's hip-hop festival draws thousands in Queens
Organizers say partial proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx.
Elton John visits new musical "The Devil Wears Prada"
The Broadway-bound show is now playing in the Second City through Aug. 21.
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Fans react to Serena Williams' plans to "evolve away" from tennis
The leader of fashion, business and entertainment says she and her husband are focused on growing their family.
Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Judge hits 44th homer as Yankees beat Mariners to end skid
But the Yankees got a bad break early - Matt Carpenter fractured his left foot.
Chris Bassitt throws 8 solid, Mets stay red hot with win over Reds
With their 13th victory in 15 games, the Amazins' extended their NL East lead to seven games over idle Atlanta.
Niesha Butler reflects on opening Brooklyn education center
Former hoop star's education center helps young people by teaching skills from computer coding to chess.
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
"Our store is pretty much like a dinosaur," co-owner Anthony Pierdipino told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
"It makes me feel good when the people go out and they feel confident in what they're wearing," owner Pablo Vargas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Remembering Olivia Newton-John through the years
Beloved singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at 73.
Remembering Ivana Trump through the years
Ivana Trump passed away in her New York home at age 73.
New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
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Vinyl makes comeback at Brooklyn Public Library
What's old is new again. Yes, you can enjoy long-playing 33's now. It's the library's new vinyl records collection and the records don't skip. CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
Water main break impacts University Hospital in Newark
The hospital is telling people not to come unless it is an emergency, and right now it is trying to conserve water. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Fans react to Serena Williams' decision to "evolve away" from tennis
Serena Williams announced she will "evolve away" from tennis, disappointing fans everywhere. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's Tuesday 8/9 evening weather headlines
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has a look at the forecast.
"Sloth Encounters" sparks heated battle over cuddling creatures
The so-called "one-of-a-kind experience" allows one-on-one holding and feeding of the small mammals. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
