College basketball player shot dead in Mercedes at nature preserve
Phillip Urban, 20, was a freshman student-athlete at Connecticut's Post University.
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National Guard airman dies after fall while snowboarding at New Jersey mall
Peter Mathews, 24, of Bay Shore on New York's Long Island, fell as he snowboarded at an indoor ski slope at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford.
Charlie Puth returns to music class
In this web extra, "CBS Sunday Morning" tagged along when musical prodigy Charlie Puth visited his old teachers at Forrestdale Middle School in Rumson, New Jersey, and conducted a singalong with current students in music class.
Dog escapes NYC and swims to New Jersey
A puppy named Bear, escaped in New York City, ran 30 blocks and jumped in the Hudson River. Nearly two days later, he was rescued by firefighters in Edgewater, New Jersey.
"Sad and depressed" Fishtopher the cat gets adopted after viral listing
The adoption center that took Fishtopher in got "hundreds of inquiries" and a line out the door after the 5-year-old stray's listing went viral.
Mother gets life in prison for allegedly killing toddler to hide affair
Reynolds allegedly suffocated her son, Axel, by holding a cleansing wipe over his nose and mouth in May 2018.
Man accused of illegally killing 4 bear cubs in New Jersey
The 22-year-old has been charged with multiple offenses, including hunting without a license and hunting with an illegal weapon.
21 arrested in nationwide catalytic converter theft ring bust
A New Jersey auto shop knowingly purchased stolen catalytic converters, extracted the precious metal powders and sold them to a metal refinery for over $545 million, federal prosecutors said.
FBI locates suspect behind synagogue threat
The FBI says it located a suspect hours after issuing a rare public warning of a "broad threat" to New Jersey synagogues. Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI special agent, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Meg Oliver on how federal authorities are responding to the rise in antisemitic incidents.
FBI says source of New Jersey synagogue threat "no longer poses a danger"
"We identified the source of the threat who no longer poses a danger to the community," an FBI spokesperson said.
Police say reforms led to dip in crime rate
In an area once dubbed the murder capital of the country, a total overhaul of the police department has helped turn crime rites around in less than a decade. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green joined the Camden County Police Department for a walk-along to learn how their approach has led to positive results for the New Jersey community.
FBI warns of "broad threat" to synagogues in New Jersey
The FBI's Newark office released a statement on Thursday urging synagogues to "take all security precautions to protect your community and facility."
Suspect arrested in shooting of 2 New Jersey police officers
The man was taken into custody Wednesday near the scene of the shooting. He faces charges for attempted murder.
2 New Jersey officers shot while serving warrant
Two officers were rushed to the hospital after they were ambushed while trying to serve a warrant in Newark, New Jersey. One officer was shot in the neck and the other in the leg, according to officials. Michael George reports.
Two police officers shot in Newark, N.J.
Officials say the search is underway for a suspect who shot and wounded two police officers trying to serve a warrant in Newark, New Jersey. CBS News investigative producer Pat Milton joins anchor Lana Zak with the latest on this developing story.
Marking a decade since Superstorm Sandy
It's been 10 years since Superstorm Sandy hit New York and New Jersey, killing dozens and destroying hundreds of homes. CBS New York is releasing a documentary looking back at one of the biggest natural disasters in the region's history. WCBS-TV anchor Dick Brennan joins us to reflect on the storm and its impact 10 years later.
Feds probing N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez again
Sources tell CBS News Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, is under federal criminal investigation in New York. Five years ago, he avided conviction on corruption charges in an alleged bribery scheme. Three men have been convicted of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. And mortgage rates are up again this week, passing 7% for a 30-year loan.
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Snake discovered on United flight from Florida to New Jersey
The non-venomous snake was removed from the plane by airport staff when the flight landed in Newark.
Whale surprises New Jersey fishermen
A father and son got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat while they were fishing in the waters off the coast of New Jersey.
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Iran touts video of purported ship seizures as Trump quiet on next move
Iran releases video purportedly showing its forces seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a five-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump admin. departure
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page
The FBI obtained four warrants under FISA to monitor Carter Page, who served as an informal adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.
AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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Family "is heartbroken" to learn soldier's wife won't be released by ICE after all
The wife of Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano is being held at an ICE detention center in El Paso.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
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The 2026 NFL Draft is tonight. Here's when and how to watch.
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The 2026 NFL Draft is Thursday night. Here is the order of picks for Round 1.
AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Compare the candidates for California governor, side by side, on the issues that matter to you
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
Remains found of 3 Memphis children may have been there for years, police say
Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
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AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a six-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
Senate defeats Democrats' 5th attempt to limit Trump's war powers in Iran
The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking Democrats' fifth effort to do so since the war began eight weeks ago.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
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Iran touts video of ship seizures as Trump keeps quiet on his next move
Iran releases video showing commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Hungary drops veto, clearing path for $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine
The move may signal a more constructive relationship between Ukraine and the European Union following the ouster of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán earlier this month.
Mexico weighs action after CIA agents die in crash following drug lab raid
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
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AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
Remains found of 3 Memphis children may have been there for years, police say
Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
Parents of slain Loyola freshman speak out
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student who police say was gunned down last month by an undocumented immigrant, spoke out for the first time with CBS News' Matt Gutman.
Car crashes into Philadelphia police station
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
OpenAI, ChatGPT under investigation
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Army soldier's wife faces deportation
The wife of an Army soldier, who has been detained by ICE for more than a week, told her husband she was going to be released. But the family's attorney said ICE was instead processing the woman for deportation. She remains in custody and faces deportation to Mexico, since she's legally protected from being sent to her native El Salvador.
Homes destroyed in Georgia wildfires
Wildfires in southeast Georgia have burned through homes and neighborhoods. Nearly 100 firefighters are battling the Pineland Road Fire, which has exploded to more than 29,000 acres. Meanwhile, in Brantley County, Georgia, more than 50 homes have been lost and 1,000 more are threatened.
Video shows Iran seizure of 2 ships
Iran has released video of its forces seizing two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims it's retaliation for the U.S. capture of two vessels this week. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Trump administration considers Spirit bailout
The Trump administration is in advanced discussions with budget carrier Spirit Airlines over a possible bailout worth up to $500 million, sources familiar with the negotiations say. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Iran displays strength in Strait of Hormuz
Video emerged of Iran's apparent operations targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as the White House insists a ceasefire is still in place. This comes as the Pentagon announces the departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Aaron Navarro report.