Man pleads guilty in 2014 killing of N.J. political operative
Another political consultant, Sean Caddle, allegedly ordered the hit but didn't explain why he wanted his onetime friend dead.
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Strong winds gusts, heavy rains slam Northeast
A powerful Nor'easter blasted parts of New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts overnight, pushing ocean waves over the top of homes along Cape Cod, downing trees and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands across the region. Mola Lenghi reports.
Biden spending bill on the line
President Biden's approval ratings have hit a new low as congressional Democrats continue to negotiate the spending package. Meanwhile, Mr. Biden is visiting New Jersey and Virginia, where Democrats are fighting to hold on to the governor's mansion. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Youngkin defeats McAuliffe in Virginia governor's race
Defeat is setting in this morning after key gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey. Ed O'Keefe has the latest results and looks ahead at what they could mean for the Democratic Party and the fight ahead in next year's midterm elections.
COVID hospitalizations spike in New Jersey
COVID hospitalizations are spiking in New Jersey as staff shortages affect hospitals statewide. Nikki Battiste went inside an ICU ward to see how nurses are getting by.
Police officer uses poetry as an outlet
Shawn Bland, a police officer in Englewood, New Jersey, sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to talk about how he uses poetry to reflect on the impact of being a Black man and police officer in America.
Biden tours Ida's destruction
President Biden visited Hurricane Ida's aftermath in New Jersey and New York. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
U.S. sees progress in COVID fight as restrictions ease
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the slow return to normalcy as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths drop.
N.J. university offers free tuition to some students
Rutgers University-New Brunswick in New Jersey has announced full-time, in-state undergraduate students with family incomes below $65,000 can attend the university tuition-free. Francine Conway, the university's chancellor-provost, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jericka Duncan to discuss the new financial aid program, which also offers significantly reduced tuition for students in households making between $65,001 and $100,000.
New Jersey boy catches waves for charity
Even freezing temperatures and snow have not stopped 11-year-old Carter Doorley from surfing off the Jersey Shore to raise money for charity. Meg Oliver shares more.
Video of officers handcuffing Black teen after fight draws criticism
"I was confused, like, why they saw me as a bad person," the teen said of the police officers who pinned him down while the other boy sat on a couch.
This is "Face the Nation," February 13
This week on "Face the Nation," White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan joins Margaret Brennan to discuss what America’s response will be if Russia invades Ukraine, which U.S. officials believe President Vladimir Putin is planning to do. Plus, a conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on why blue states are now leading the charge to lift COVID restrictions.
New Jersey governor explains move to lift mask mandate
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says "the science and the data and the facts on the ground in New Jersey have allowed us to take this step."
States make changes to school mask rules
The governors of New Jersey, Delaware and Connecticut have announced timelines to end COVID mask mandates at schools as infections decline. Nancy Chen has the latest.
More states ending mask mandates in schools
New Jersey was one of just a dozen states with mask mandates for all schools, according to the nonpartisan National Academy for State Health Policy.
Omicron batters states with low vaccination rates
Thursday marks two years since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the U.S. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more on how the virus is impacting states with low vaccination rates, and the battle over masks in schools. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Are these Japanese berries worth the price?
A New Jersey vertical farm has recreated the conditions of the Japanese Alps to grow rare omakase berries. The CEO hopes his berries can revolutionize the quality of produce in the country. CBS News’ national correspondent Jericka Duncan visited the farm for our series “The Dish.”
Residents urged to keep windows closed after fire at N.J. chemical warehouse
Firefighters remained on the scene of the blaze early Saturday.
Fire breaks out at New Jersey chemical factory
A 11-alarm fire broke out Friday night at a chemical factory in Passaic, New Jersey, officials said. CBS New York reports from the scene of the blaze.
Mother angry over JetBlue's treatment after 2-year-old wouldn't wear mask
After two years working as a teacher through the pandemic, the mother, her husband and two young sons took a dream vacation to Cancun.
Hospitals face staff shortages due to COVID
Hospitals in several parts of the country are at a breaking point due to increasing rates of infection among medical staff. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste goes inside an ICU ward in New Jersey to see how nurses are getting by. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
New Jersey hospitals face staffing shortages, more COVID patients
The CDC estimates that around 54,000 people will be hospitalized every day by the end of the month.
Winter storms threaten East Coast
Parts of the East Coast are digging out from a major snowstorm that disrupted travel, school and work. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.
School bridges gap between police and students
A New Jersey school is trying to bridge the gap between police and students who often distrust law enforcement. Meg Oliver takes a look.
How a New Jersey school is building trust between students and police
In an effort to break down misconceptions, a school is pairing students with police for a day of intense bonding.
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