Man's accidental $1,600 Uber ride
"That's crazy! Why would you agree to take me to New Jersey from West Virginia?" This man was shocked when he woke up in an Uber and found himself in another state with a $1,600 bill.
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"That's crazy! Why would you agree to take me to New Jersey from West Virginia?" This man was shocked when he woke up in an Uber and found himself in another state with a $1,600 bill.
A pipeline stretching from Texas to New Jersey remains offline following a cyberattack. The FBI says a group of hackers called "DarkSide" is responsible for shutting it down. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM with more on how the U.S. is responding.
Kenneth Bachman, of Sewell, N.J., made it back home safely from a party. The bad news? The party was in Morgantown, West Virginia – and the trip hit his wallet hard. Alexandria Hoff of CBS station KYW reports.
Some states are taking action against the new federal tax law to make sure as many Americans as possible receive benefits. The new tax law puts a $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions. Previously, there was no limit. Alex Wagner spoke with one New Jersey family about the financial uncertainty.
Colonial Pipeline Company, which supplies gasoline to a large portion of the East Coast, says it is restoring some operations after a ransomware attack shut down 5,000 miles of pipeline. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who left office earlier this week, attempted to bypass a TSA security checkpoint on Thursday. Christie later said reports about it were "pure fiction."
Port Authority police told CBS New York that one of its officers refused to let Chris Christie pass at Newark Airport, telling the former governor that he is no longer allowed to use that access. Chris Christie denied the report, calling it "pure fiction."
Government funding fight; Gov. Christie's next steps
Matt Katz, reporter for WNYC radio and author of "American Governor: Chris Christie's Bridge to Redemption," joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss Gov. Chris Christie's legacy.
Camden, New Jersey, has a reputation as one of the nation's most troubled cities. A music teacher there is affectionately known as "Mr. D." CBS News' Roxana Saberi shows us how "Mr. D" is making a huge difference in his students' lives.
New Jersey doctor James Kauffman was charged this week with ordering the 2012 murder of his wife, radio host April Kauffman. Prosecutors said James Kauffman wanted to stop his wife from exposing a drug ring he was allegedly running with a motorcycle gang through his Atlantic City-area endocrinology practice. CBS Philadelphia's Alexandria Hoff reports.
Apps like Waze are steering drivers away from traffic on main roads and onto neighborhood streets. But leaders in communities like Leonia, New Jersey, are trying a new approach to combat the traffic nightmare. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
"Bomb Cyclone" pummels the east coast; Snow welcomed with southern hospitality
Selling homemade baked goods is not a piece of cake in New Jersey. Home bakers in the state are suing the government over a law that bans the sale of items not made in a commercial-grade kitchen. New Jersey is the only state where home bakers can sell treats for charity but not for profit. Meg Oliver spoke to one baker to learn how selling her kitchen creations can bring in much needed cash.
A mistrial was declared Thursday in the federal bribery trial of Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey. The jury was hopelessly deadlocked after six days of deliberations. Anna Werner reports.
Fifth accuser takes on Roy Moore; New guidelines for high blood pressure
For the first time in a year, Democrats have something to celebrate. With President Trump's approval rating under 40 percent, a record low, Democrats won decisively in two governors' races last night. And they're suddenly feeling very good about the midterm elections next year. Nancy Cordes reports.
Democratic candidates won their first major statewide races since President Trump's election one year ago. What does the election mean for the party's future? The Hill's Bob Cusack explains.
Democrats are celebrating wins in two important gubernatorial elections. In New Jersey, Phil Murphy beat Republican Kim Guadagno 56 to 42 percent. In Virginia, Democrat Ralph Northam beat Ed Gillespie 54 to 45 percent. Chip Reid reports.
Polls closed a short time ago in Virginia and New Jersey races for governor. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto, CBS News contributor and congressional reporter for the Washington Post Ed O'Keefe, CBSN political contributor and GOP strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Zerlina Maxwell discuss what to watch in this race, and what it might mean for the 2018 midterms.
In the nation's only two gubernatorial contests, there are no incumbents running, and voters have different views of their outgoing governors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Friday as jurors returned for a seventh day of deliberations following a stunning turn of events.
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
Securing American Greatness, a nonprofit with ties to Mr. Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., unveiled its first ads to air nationwide.
The Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act set aside $140 million to give controllers a 3.8% pay raise, but they have so far only received the 1% raise given to all government employees.
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
President Trump has named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary, following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
A federal prosecutor in Minnesota who was investigating an ICE officer for possible civil rights crimes has been fired, four sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Vance says gas prices could have been "much higher were it not for our efforts," as the Iran war pushes pump prices to expected Labor Day weekend records.
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel as emergency teams continued efforts to reach others believed to be trapped and still alive inside, officials said.
The Justice Department is planning to try to use a legal regime last used during the Spanish-American War to speed up the seizure of ships and their cargo during the Iran conflict.
A new forecast predicts with almost 100% certainty that El Niño will remain in place until early 2027, peaking later this year.
The murders of real civil rights activists in Mississippi inspired "By All Means," a crime thriller which explores the two figures working to build trust and serve justice. Stars Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joined "CBS Mornings" to share their experience with the film.
"Shark Tank" judge and KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new podcast, "Build or Break," where he sits down with fellow entrepreneurs and industry disruptors.
Gloria Steinem, a feminist icon and a pioneer in the women's liberation movement, has died at 92. CBS News' Jarred Hill looks back at her historic career.
Adria Arjona sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new movie, "Onslaught," and working with Michael B. Jordan on "The Thomas Crown Affair."
Jason Isbell, Guy Forsyth and other musicians filed a class action lawsuit against Suno, claiming the AI platform used their music to train its model without permission. Jo Ling Kent has more.
The first self-driving taxis have launched in London. Uber has 15 vehicles operating in the city with a required supervisor in the car. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry took an autonomous ride with Wayve co-founder and CEO Alex Kendall, whose AI technology is powering the robotaxis in London's iconic Westminster.
New York City Public Schools is banning the use of artificial intelligence in most classrooms for the next year. New York City Councilman Eric Dinowitz joins with more.
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.
The federal government will shift into using artificial intelligence in the interview process for some job applicants in the coming days, according to U.S. officials.
The FBI is investigating a recent hack that put more than 150 million U.S. and Canadian driver's license scans for sale online. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency joins with more.
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
The trial of Lindsay Clancy has sparked conversations about maternal mental health and postpartum psychosis nationwide. Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz, USA Today columnist Nicole Russell, trial attendee Ashlyn Rizzo and postpartum psychosis survivor Kathryn Myers join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the case.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued with Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan over an alleged situation concerning a juror. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Rebecca Roiphe have more.
As jurors struggle to reach a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy trial, "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex unpack escalating jury-room tensions, the impact of the closing arguments on jurors, and discussions on postpartum mental health at the heart of the case.
After several days of deliberations, the jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy is still deadlocked. Clancy's lawyer asked that a dissenting juror be dismissed, but the judge refused. Shanelle Kaul and legal analyst Caroline Polisi have more details.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer claimed in court that a juror "spurned the instructions" on how to reach a verdict. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe reports.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
The trial of Lindsay Clancy has sparked conversations about maternal mental health and postpartum psychosis nationwide. Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz, USA Today columnist Nicole Russell, trial attendee Ashlyn Rizzo and postpartum psychosis survivor Kathryn Myers join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the case.
Feminist activist and writer Gloria Steinem died at 92. Netflix has now released one of her final interviews, which was taped with the intention of being released after her death.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued with Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan over an alleged situation concerning a juror. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Rebecca Roiphe have more.
Former NFL rookies could be playing college football again after a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, giving Louisiana State University a win. Mark Strassmann reports.
The murders of real civil rights activists in Mississippi inspired "By All Means," a crime thriller which explores the two figures working to build trust and serve justice. Stars Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joined "CBS Mornings" to share their experience with the film.