Voters in New Jersey
In the nation's only two gubernatorial contests, there are no incumbents running, and voters have different views of their outgoing governors.
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Virginia governor's race
President Trump has been tweeting his support for Republican Ed Gillespie ahead of the gubernatorial race in Virginia, but Democrat Ralph Northam has a slight edge in the polls. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran breaks down the national implications of the race in Virginia.
Superstorm Sandy anniversary
The second-costliest storm in U.S. history smacked the East Coast exactly five years ago and many in New York and New Jersey are still struggling. Elaine Quijano reports.
Christie on opioid crisis
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie discusses his work as the chair of the opioid commission and President Trump's decision to declare the opioid crisis a public health emergency.
Opioid Crisis
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie commended the president for his declaration of a public health emergency on opioids Thursday. But is this declaration really what he wanted? GQ magazine political correspondent Jason Zengerle joined "Red and Blue" to break down what's behind Christie's final mission in office.
Obama campaigns
Former President Obama went back out on the campaign trail Thursday, stumping for New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy. Mr. Obama spoke about America wanting to go forward, not back, and received a very warm welcome from the crowd. Watch his remarks here.
Menendez trial latest
The judge presiding over the trial of New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez declined to throw out any of the bribery charges Menendez faces. The Democrat is accused of accepting bribes from a wealthy doctor in exchange for pressuring government officials on the doctor's behalf. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with the latest on the trial.
"This must be a dream," says murder suspect
Dash cam video shows Virginia Vertetis as she was transported to the Mount Olive Police Dept. in N.J. She was taken into custody after shooting her on-again, off-again boyfriend Patrick Gilhuley dead in her home. Listen as she asks about her ex-husband, who is cop in a neighboring town, Patrick Gilhuley's condition, and her parents.
Boy allegedly abandoned
A mother has been accused of abandoning her 10-year-old, special-needs son in the woods near a military base in New Jersey. The boy told police his mom walked him into the woods with luggage and left him there. Cleve Bryan of CBS station KYW-TV reports.
Trump's vacation offers no break
President Trump is spending the next two weeks at his golf club in New Jersey and says it's "not a vacation." There are new signs recent staff shakeups are bringing more discipline to the Trump administration and to the commander-in-chief. Major Garrett reports.
12-year-old bullied to death?
The parents of Mallory Grossman, a 12-year-old New Jersey girl who took her own life, blame school officials for their daughter's death. The parents say they begged the school for help but the pleas were not taken seriously. They now plan to sue over what they call the school's failure to protect her from bullying. Don Dahler reports.
Suicide lawsuit
Mallory Rose Grossman, 12, committed suicide in June. Her parents are now suing her New Jersey school district, claiming the district did nothing after their daughter was bullied online for months. Don Dahler reports.
New York area to end most capacity restrictions
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will lift capacity limits for most businesses on May 19. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
New York metro area states lift capacity restrictions
Businesses in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut can begin operating at full capacity on May 19.
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New Jersey "Shot and a Beer" program gives the vaccinated free beer
New Jersey is partnering with bars that will offer a free beer to anyone who gets their first vaccine dose in May.
Teacher suspended after calling George Floyd a "criminal" in class
"He got arrested and he got killed because he wouldn't comply and the bottom line is we make him a f-----g hero," the teacher said in a recording, referring to Floyd.
Massage parlor mistake
A mother of two shares an address with a massage parlor because of the way one street turns into another in New Jersey. The confusion has led to frequent and unwanted visitors. Jessica Moore of CBS station WCBS-TV reports.
NJ lawmakers end budget impasse
New Jersey state beaches and parks are open for July 4 after Gov. Chris Christie and Democratic lawmakers reached a late-night budget deal. The agreement came one day after Christie was photographed with his family on a state beach that he had ordered closed. DeMarco Morgan reports.
NJ state shutdown
Gov. Christie is facing strong criticism as recreation areas, including beaches and parks, remain closed for a third day in New Jersey. The continued closures may place up to 35,000 state workers on furlough. Christie says he would only consider a budget that includes his proposed insurance overhaul, or he would veto up to $350 million of Democratic priorities. Don Dahler reports.
Fatal bike accident
Police say two brothers were bicycling at Mills Reservation County Park when one of them took a fatal fall over a cliff on Monday, CBS New York reports.
Penn State hazing
Eighteen Penn State University students have been charged with crimes ranging from hazing to aggravated manslaughter in the death of Timothy Piazza in February. Jericka Duncan spoke with the district attorney who brought the charges and reports from State College, Pennsylvania.
Penn State hazing
Eighteen Penn State University students have been charged with crimes ranging from hazing to aggravated manslaughter in the death of Timothy Piazza in February. Jericka Duncan spoke with the district attorney who brought the charges and reports from State College, Pennsylvania.
Frat pledge death
By the time paramedics reached 19-year-old Timothy Piazza on Feb. 2, his spleen had ruptured, he had suffered severe head injuries and his blood-alcohol level was nearly four times the legal limit. Hours later, he was dead, and now 18 of his would-be frat brothers are charged in his death. Jericka Duncan has the details.
Police help deliver baby
Cecilia Ingles was in labor and on her way to the hospital Tuesday when she told her husband that she didn't think she was going to make it, CBS New York reports. They pulled onto the shoulder of I-287 in New Jersey, and two state troopers helped deliver the baby.
NJ flooding threat
New Jersey residents are preparing for the worst as a major winter storm may lead to coastal flooding. CBS News' Anna Werner reports.
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Iran's supreme leader gives first statement as oil prices go up, markets down
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
Police respond to report of active shooter at Michigan synagogue
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says law enforcement is responding to an "active shooter situation" at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield.
Gunman opens fire at Old Dominion University, injuring 2; suspect killed
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
Senate to vote again on funding DHS as tempers flare over impasse
The Senate is voting again on a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security as an impasse over how to reform immigration enforcement agencies has grown ugly, nearly a month into a partial shutdown.
Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Iran won't surrender "in a million years," analyst says
The U.S. and Israel had a "flawed assumption" that the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would lead to the collapse of the regime, said an expert on the region.
Officer took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says
The report raised questions about what took place after the shooting, which left Dyshan Best bleeding with fatal injuries.
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
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Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
Lawsuit alleges David Protein understates calories and fat of its bars
Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.
Senate passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks remain
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
Gunman opens fire at Old Dominion University, injuring 2; suspect killed
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
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Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
Lawsuit alleges David Protein understates calories and fat of its bars
Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.
Massive emergency oil release fails to stem investor fears
Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.
As pennies begin to disappear, states grappling with "rounding" problem
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.
Will Iran war-linked leap in gas prices boost EV sales?
Whether the Iran war-linked leap in the price of gas will give a shot in the arm to EV sales will depend on a variety of factors, experts say, so the answer isn't clear-cut.
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Senate passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks remain
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
Dad of 3 felt forced to quit TSA job amid shutdown: "Family has to come first"
More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.
Clyburn, 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat, running for reelection
Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced Thursday he will seek an 18th term in Congress.
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U.S. imposes sanctions over North Korean scheme to fund weapons program
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program.
First week of Iran war cost U.S. over $11 billion, military told lawmakers
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
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Disease once linked to mining hits workers in countertops industry
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
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Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
How do other countries view the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran?
CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
Paralympian Oksana Masters "on top of the world" after winning 22nd medal
Oksana Masters said she was shocked to win her 22nd Paralympic Medal in Milan.
Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet in Japan
The pipe, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, towered as high as 42 feet at one point, according to the Osaka construction department.
Strike in Strait of Hormuz may be message to U.S., analyst says
The strike appears to have come without warning, and shows that Iran and its proxies can target ships even without mining the Strait of Hormuz.
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Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
John Grisham on his first-ever spy novel
John Grisham, who has written 52 bestsellers, reveals the name of his new novel on "CBS Mornings" and talks about how writing about espionage compares to his legal thrillers.
Spoiler alert! Latest "Survivor elimination
The fourth contestant eliminated from "Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being voted off and playing the game again.
Misty Copeland on Timothée Chalamet comments
Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, said Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance in that medium." Her response comes after Chalamet's comments on ballet and opera sparked backlash.
Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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Memory chip shortage could raise tech prices
An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
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.
How Hollywood is grappling with AI
AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Details on Pentagon removal of Claude
CBS News exclusively obtained a Pentagon memo from earlier this month that went out to several senior defense leaders and commanders. It ordered the removal of Anthropic's AI technology from key national systems. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Old Dominion University confirms shooting
Two people were injured Thursday during a shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, according to an alert. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Gunman opens fire at Old Dominion University, injuring 2; suspect killed
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
Cops on potential bomb near Mamdani's home
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards and Sgt. Luis Navarro are being lauded for their actions during a tense encounter outside Gracie Mansion involving a potential explosive device. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
NYPD cop who chased down bomb suspect had just one thought: "Catch the bad guy"
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards hopped a metal barrier to chase down a suspect accused of throwing IEDs during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion.
Officials downplay risk of attacks off West Coast
Officials are downplaying the risk of Iranian drone attacks against California after an FBI memo said the regime "allegedly aspired" to target the Golden State. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports. Then, former FBI Special Agent Jeff Harp joins with analysis.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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Details on Mojtaba Khamenei's first statement
Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, released his first public statement through Iranian state media on Thursday. CBS News' Anna Schecter, Aaron Navarro and Charlie D'Agata have the latest on the statement and the war in Iran.
Service members suffer injuries in Kuwait
More details are emerging about the dozens of U.S. service members injured during an Iranian attack at a Kuwait tactical operations center. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.
Iran threatens world's supply chain
Iran's offensive moves as the war with the U.S. and Israel roars on are threatening the supply chain at the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Matt Gutman and Avi Salzman, a senior writer at Barron's, explain.
Trump tries to calm concerns over gas prices
President Trump is addressing concerns among investors and Americans over the rising prices of oil and gas. This comes as Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issues his first public statement since taking over the regime. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Qatari spokesman on Iran war
Dr. Majed Al Ansari, an adviser to the Qatari prime minister and spokesperson for the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, warned that unchecked escalation will lead to "catastrophic results for the region and beyond" as Iran strikes its Gulf neighbors. Ansari told CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab that Qatar is a peaceful country, but "if we have attacks coming into our country, we will defend ourselves."