American detained for 486 days in Egyptian prison returns home
Mohamed Amashah, a dual Egyptian-American citizen was arrested in 2019 after holding a sign in Cairo's Tahrir Square that read: "Freedom for all the political prisoners."
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Mohamed Amashah, a dual Egyptian-American citizen was arrested in 2019 after holding a sign in Cairo's Tahrir Square that read: "Freedom for all the political prisoners."
The upcoming rally, just a few short miles from the Maine border, is expected to also draw supporters from the neighboring state.
A new report finds that many members of Puerto Rican communities in Florida, New Jersey and New York live in counties with high coronavirus infection and death rates. Carla Minet, executive director of the Center for Investigative Journalism, joins CBSN to discuss the findings.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy appears on "CBS This Morning" to discuss the state's reopening efforts heading into the 4th of July holiday weekend. This comes as the state had to pause other reopening efforts and as it requires travelers from 16 states to self-quarantine when visiting.
Princeton University announced they it be removing the name of former President Woodrow Wilson from its public policy school. The decision comes after years of outcry over Wilson's racist and segregationist policies. Author and historian Blair Imani joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Man, daughter-in-law and her 8-year-old daughter were found unresponsive in the pool on June 22 by East Brunswick police.
One New Jersey family discovered a trove of baseball memorabilia in the attic of their Uncle Jimmy. His lifelong collection of baseball cards and memorabilia dating back nearly 90 years left behind priceless memories, and potential fortune to his family. Dana Jacobson reports.
The White House had said that the president would not comply with New Jersey's quarantine policy during a planned visit this weekend.
As the school year ends, many children would usually be gearing up for summer camp. Due to the coronavirus, many camps are not opening this year, leaving children disappointed and parents wondering what to do. Meg Oliver reports from New Jersey.
The president recently traveled to a state whose visitors are supposed to self-quarantine if they enter New Jersey.
As activists and lawmakers push for major police reform, one New Jersey city offers an example of what meaningful change can actually look like. Less than a decade ago, Camden was one of the most dangerous cities in the U.S., but crime has dropped since it disbanded and rebuilt its police force. Rep. Donald Norcross, who represents New Jersey's first district, including the city of Camden, joined CBSN to discuss what those changes entailed.
The announcement comes as new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in two months.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a joint travel advisory that will impose a 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high rates of coronavirus infections. Watch their remarks.
Neighbors told CBS New York the family had just moved into the home about a month ago.
Authorities on Tuesday were searching for answers in the deaths of three people who were found unresponsive in a backyard above-ground swimming pool in New Jersey. CBSN New York has the story.
Congressman Donald Norcross explains how Camden was able to disband and rebuild its police in 2013.
A New Jersey corrections officer who took part in a counter-protest reenacting the death of George Floyd was suspended Tuesday after videos of the incident were widely shared on social media. Governor Phil Murphy condemned the act. CBSN Philly reports.
Last week, thousands spilled into the streets of Newark to protest after George Floyd's death. Michelle Miller speaks with the city's mayor about how police officers and community members worked together to keep the peace.
One counter-demonstrator fired by FedEx, another suspended from prison guard job after videos show man kneeling on neck of man on ground.
The occupants of the 25-foot boat were fishing close to the shore of Seaside Park when the whale surfaced and knocked the vessel out of the water.
As protests around the country highlighted tensions between police officers and communities of color, some pockets of the U.S. saw demonstrators and law enforcement join forces. Santa Cruz, California saw officers take a knee with protesters, while Camden, New Jersey police marched in lockstep with demonstrators. Jeff Glor looks at how some protests played out across the U.S.
Police are seeking college senior Peter Manfredonia. The slaying were in Connecticut and the search area stretches into New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Superior Court Judge John Russo Jr. will never be allowed to work in New Jersey again.
In one southern New Jersey county, volunteers called social distance ambassadors will patrol high traffic areas.
As temperatures rise, along with American cabin fever, many in the United States are planning to hit the beach for Memorial Day weekend. Don Dahler heads to one of New Jersey's most popular summer destinations to speak with likely beach-goers and local officials and find out how they plan to deal with the anticipated surge of people.