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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Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison
The British socialite was found guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage girls between 1994 and 2004.
Watch Live: Trump grabbed steering wheel to get to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide testifies
The House Jan. 6 committee is hearing from Cassidy Hutchinson, a top aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.
Primary Day in New York: Voters decide who will be their candidates for governor, Assembly
On the Democratic side, Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing a challenge from two candidates, while voters will choose from four on the Republican ballot.
Authorities: Carbon monoxide leak sickens Long Island campers
The incident happened at the Chabad of Great Neck on East Shore Road early Tuesday morning.
New York City public pools reopen for summer, but with staffing problems
This means those free summer swim programs you're used to participating in may not be a thing this summer.
50 migrants found dead in back of tractor trailer in San Antonio
Sixteen others, including four children, were taken to local hospitals with heat-related injuries, and three people were in custody, officials said.
Suffolk County closes dozens of beaches to bathing
Health officials say depending on testing, the beaches could re-open Wednesday.
NYPD responds to fight aboard Carnival Cruise Line
Police arrived at Pier 88 at around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday after the Coast Guard responded to a fight on board the ship and was escorting the ship into the pier.
Reagan shooter John Hinckley, Jr.: "I have true remorse for what I did"
Hinckley spoke exclusively with CBS News in his first interview.
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Authorities: Carbon monoxide leak sickens Long Island campers
The incident happened at the Chabad of Great Neck on East Shore Road early Tuesday morning.
Suffolk County closes dozens of beaches to bathing
Health officials say depending on testing, the beaches could re-open Wednesday.
NYPD responds to fight aboard Carnival Cruise Line
Police arrived at Pier 88 at around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday after the Coast Guard responded to a fight on board the ship and was escorting the ship into the pier.
New York City public pools reopen for summer, but with staffing problems
This means those free summer swim programs you're used to participating in may not be a thing this summer.
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison
The British socialite was found guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage girls between 1994 and 2004.
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Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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Police: 7-year-old girl drowns during backyard pool party in Teaneck
Police said the child was first reported missing at around 6 p.m. on Sunday. She was later found in the pool.
2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
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Authorities: Carbon monoxide leak sickens Long Island campers
The incident happened at the Chabad of Great Neck on East Shore Road early Tuesday morning.
Suffolk County closes dozens of beaches to bathing
Health officials say depending on testing, the beaches could re-open Wednesday.
Heroes save former NYPD cop after he collapsed at Long Island restaurant
Medics kept the resuscitation going on the way to the hospital. Five times John Balestrieri had to be brought back.
Schumer trying to get tax relief for Long Islanders who fixed cesspools
He has asked the USDA to formally determine the grants protect and preserve the environment, making them tax exempt.
Zeldin campaign says antisemitic death threat made against GOP candidate for governor
If elected, Zeldin would be New York's first Jewish Republican governor.
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Watch Live: Trump grabbed steering wheel to get to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide testifies
The House Jan. 6 committee is hearing from Cassidy Hutchinson, a top aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.
Reagan shooter John Hinckley, Jr.: "I have true remorse for what I did"
Hinckley spoke exclusively with CBS News in his first interview.
Primary Day in New York: Voters decide who will be their candidates for governor
On the Democratic side, Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing a primary challenge from two other candidates, while Republicans will choose from four candidates on the primary ballot.
Westchester County passes law allowing women safe access to abortion
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
Focus shifts to "trigger laws" and state courts after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Judges in Louisiana and Utah temporarily blocked enforcement of trigger-law bans on abortion following the Supreme Courts' overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Westchester County passes law allowing women safe access to abortion
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
Health officials await additional monkeypox vaccines; Cases climb to 48 in New York City
The demand was overwhelming, and all appointments were booked through Monday.
Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
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Alec Baldwin to interview Woody Allen on Tuesday
Actor to sit down with famed-yet-controversial director at 10:30 a.m. on Instagram Live
Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
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Yankees score 6 in the 7th, take down struggling Athletics
Trailing by four runs early, Bombers rally for 23rd come-from-behind victory of the season, 9-5 on Monday night.
Report: Kyrie Irving returning to Nets in 2022-23
The seven-time All-Star averaged 27.4 points and 5.8 assists this past season.
Thousands join Achilles Hope and Possibility Run
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
Burke gives first-place Union victory over NYCFC
The win gives Philadelphia sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference with 29 points to 27 for NYCFC.
Arango, Palacios score in LAFC's victory over Red Bulls
New York (7-5-5) started 5-2-1 on the road, but has dropped three straight away from home — without scoring.
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8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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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.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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Lizzo appears on "Carpool Karaoke"
Lizzo hopped into the passenger seat with "Late Late Show" host James Corden for Carpool Karaoke.
Dozens of beaches closed on Long Island
The county health department says that after the recent heavy rainfall, bacteria levels could be higher than state standards.
New York City swimming pools open to the public
The summer celebration comes amid an ongoing lifeguard shortage, which is causing many swim programs to be cancelled. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York primary voters head to the polls
Democrats and Republicans will select their candidates to become New York's next governor. CBS2's John Dias reports.
More than a dozen sickened due to carbon monoxide
Authorities say the fire department was called to a home housing the teens in Great Neck just before 5 a.m.
