Newark Working Kitchens helping restaurants feed the needy
The Newark Working Kitchens program in New Jersey is helping feed those who need it most while helping save struggling restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jim Axelrod takes a look.
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N.J. teen who organized BLM rally gets bill for police overtime
The mayor later said he is rescinding the bill.
Laid off man mowing seniors' lawns for free
A New Jersey man with plenty of downtime has found an uplifting way to spend it. He realized many seniors are having trouble maintaining their lawns and yards during the pandemic, so he's volunteered to take care of the green around their homes, without accepting any "green" in return. Nancy Chen has the story.
Two key figures in the political payback scandal engulfing New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have refused to cooperate with an investigation
Two key figures in the political payback scandal engulfing New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have refused to cooperate with an investigation. Charlie Rose reports.
Postal Service watchdog to probe USPS changes
The Postal Service's inspector general has launched a probe into recent changes at post offices around the country as USPS warns states that mail-in ballots might not arrive on time to be counted. President Trump has rejected emergency funding efforts, insisting without evidence that mail-in voting would lead to election fraud. The move drew criticism from Democratic lawmakers, and even former President Obama, as Mr. Trump addressed a group of police officers at his New Jersey golf resort Friday evening. Weijia Jiang reports.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on Gov. Chris Christie’s traffic controversy and more
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on Gov. Chris Christie’s traffic controversy and more with a panel of experts.
The co-chairs of the Super Bowl host committee -- Woody Johnson and Jonathan Tisch -- talk about bringing the big game to the New York-New Jersey area, and what it means for the region
The co-chairs of the Super Bowl host committee -- Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets, and Jonathan Tisch, co-owner of the New York Giants -- talk about bringing the big game to the New York-New Jersey area, and what it means for the region.
Multiple winter storms have caused snow to pile up. Residents digging out from the most recent storm are having trouble finding space to put the snow, while icy roads narrowed by mounds of snow have made driving dangerous
Multiple winter storms have caused snow to pile up. Residents digging out from the most recent storm are having trouble finding space to put the snow, while icy roads narrowed by mounds of snow have made driving dangerous. Terrell Brown reports.
Some 80,000 fans plus thousands of security officers and support staff are at MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., for America's largest sporting event of the year
Some 80,000 fans plus thousands of security officers and support staff are at MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., for America's largest sporting event of the year. Don Dahler reports.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his allies are pushing back hard against allegations that he lied to his constituents when he said that he did not know about lane closures on the George Washington Bridge
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his allies are pushing back hard against allegations that he lied to his constituents when he said that he did not know about lane closures on the George Washington Bridge that were allegedly ordered as political retribution. Terrell Brown reports.
Law enforcement isn't taking any chances with securing the Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Law enforcement isn't taking any chances with securing the Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Fans can expect airport-type security at the gates. Blackhawk helicopters will enforce a no-fly zone over the area. And only 12,000 cars with parking permits will be allowed near the stadium. Terrell Brown reports.
3D printing helps Nike design Super Bowl cleat
Nike used 3D printed prototypes to speed up the design process for its latest football cleat
Don Dahler reports on what they will be up to before the game
Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks are in New Jersey for the Super Bowl. Don Dahler reports on what they will be up to before the game.
With a week to go before the Superbowl, many in New Jersey, the location of the game, feel left out by the NFL's publicity for the event focusing more on New York, who stands to reap more of the benefits
With a week to go before the Superbowl, many in New Jersey, the location of the game, feel left out by the NFL's publicity for the event focusing more on New York, who stands to reap more of the benefits. Don Dahler reports.
Allegations of political intimidation by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie continue to mount with a new claim that Sandy relief aid was withheld from a mayor.
Allegations of political intimidation by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie continue to mount with a new claim that Sandy relief aid was withheld from a mayor. Senior political reporter for POLITICO Alexander Burns reports on how this will affect the governor's second term.
Hoboken mayor Dawn Zimmer met with the U.S. Attorney’s office in N.J. to back up claims that governor Chris Christie’s administration threatened to withhold Superstorm Sandy funds if she did not back a real estate development project in her city
Hoboken mayor Dawn Zimmer met with the U.S. Attorney’s office in N.J. to back up claims that governor Chris Christie’s administration threatened to withhold Superstorm Sandy funds if she did not back a real estate development project in her city. Elaine Quijano reports.
David Wildstein, a former Port Authority official and Chris Christie appointee, invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and refused to answer questions from New Jersey state legislators about the lane closure controversy
David Wildstein, a former Port Authority official and Chris Christie appointee, invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and refused to answer questions from New Jersey state legislators about the lane closure controversy. Wildstein allegedly executed the order to close the traffic lanes without any warning. Michelle Miller reports.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie apologized, took responsibility and took action in the George Washington Bridge lane closure controversy, but will his promises and claims hold up in the coming weeks
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie apologized, took responsibility and took action in the George Washington Bridge lane closure controversy, but will his promises and claims hold up in the coming weeks? CBS News political director John Dickerson has analysis.
The New Jersey governor addresses revelations that his staff ordered a catastrophic bridge closure last year as political retribution toward the mayor of Fort Lee, rather than as part of a traffic study.
The New Jersey governor addresses revelations that his staff ordered a catastrophic bridge closure last year as political retribution toward the mayor of Fort Lee, rather than as part of a traffic study.
The New Jersey governor addresses revelations that his staff ordered a catastrophic bridge closure last year as political retribution toward the mayor of Fort Lee.
The New Jersey governor addresses revelations that his staff ordered a catastrophic bridge closure last year as political retribution toward the mayor of Fort Lee.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivered a lengthy apology for a massive traffic jam engineered by one of his top aides as a form of political payback
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivered a lengthy apology for a massive traffic jam engineered by one of his top aides as a form of political payback. Christie, who denied any knowledge of the scheme, fired his deputy chief of staff for lying about her role in the lane closures that crippled traffic in Fort Lee, N.J. Elaine Quijano reports.
Emails and text messages reveal a top aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie appears to have conspired to create traffic jams on the George Washington Bridge as political punishment against a Democratic mayor who did not endorse Christie for governor
Emails and text messages reveal a top aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie appears to have conspired to create traffic jams on the George Washington Bridge as political punishment against a Democratic mayor who did not endorse Christie for governor. Christie said people in his administration would be held responsible for their actions. Elaine Quijano reports.
After a five-day manhunt, police have arrested four men suspected of killing a man in a botched carjacking at the Short Hills Mall in New Jersey
After a five-day manhunt, police have arrested four men suspected of killing a man in a botched carjacking at the Short Hills Mall in New Jersey. Terrell Brown reports.
School district nixes in-person learning after 400 teachers opt out
More than 400 teachers in New Jersey's Elizabeth School District have already opted out of in-person classes over health concerns.
New Jersey allows schools to open remotely
Despite President Trump's demand that all schools resume in-person instruction, many state and local officials won't rule out having fully remote instruction in the new school year. Nearly 600 school districts in New Jersey have just been given the option to go completely online this fall. That is not what the governor there had planned. He tells Meg Oliver why he had to change his mind.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists
The Pentagon accused two of the Stars and Stripes journalists of insubordination after one of them had told "CBS Sunday Morning" in a July interview that she worked for Stars and Stripes, "not for the Pentagon, not for any administration, not for any policymaker."
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
Trump says Lindsay Clancy "did a horrible, horrible thing"
Shortly after the judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy's murder case declared a mistrial, President Trump called it a "terrible situation" and a "horrible tragedy."
Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
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Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
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.
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
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%.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
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Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists
The Pentagon accused two of the Stars and Stripes journalists of insubordination after one of them had told "CBS Sunday Morning" in a July interview that she worked for Stars and Stripes, "not for the Pentagon, not for any administration, not for any policymaker."
Trump says Lindsay Clancy "did a horrible, horrible thing"
Shortly after the judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy's murder case declared a mistrial, President Trump called it a "terrible situation" and a "horrible tragedy."
Supreme Court sides with Republicans in fight over broadcast ad rates
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
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BOP faces scrutiny over exclusive deal to sell nicotine pouches to prisoners
The BOP in July entered into an exclusive arrangement with a Florida startup that allows the company to sell federal prisoners nicotine pouches that are not authorized by the FDA.
Smuggler who used tunnel under U.S.-Mexico border pleads guilty
Prosecutors said Mexican smuggler Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez helped run an illicit operation that charged migrants as much as $30,000 to cross into the U.S.
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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
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.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
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.
What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
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 market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
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.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
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Senior aides to U.K.'s Nigel Farage step down in scandal over undercover report
Two senior aides to Nigel Farage, the firebrand leader of the U.K.'s populist Reform party, have stepped down in the wake of an investigative news report.
Is a far-right party on the precipice of power in a German state?
AfD Saxony-Anhalt is a racist extremist group, according to the German state's intelligence agency. The party may well trounce its rivals in this weekend's state election.
Andrew Tate indicted on trafficking, money laundering charges by Romanian prosecutors
Romanian prosecutors have indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors and money laundering.
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Iran war is "small potatoes" for U.S., Trump says
President Trump downplayed the war with Iran and also defended Vice President JD Vance saying it wasn't a war.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, 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.
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Wahlberg and Abdul-Mateen talk "By Any Means"
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.
KIND Snacks founder on his new podcast
"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 dies at 92
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 talks career, "Onslaught" role
Adria Arjona sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new movie, "Onslaught," and working with Michael B. Jordan on "The Thomas Crown Affair."
Artists sue AI-generated music company
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.
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How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
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.
Testing London's first self-driving taxis
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.
Why NYC is banning AI in some classes
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.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, 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.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
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 plans to launch new space telescope
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.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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.
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How the Lindsay Clancy case got to a mistrial
Was Lindsay Clancy legally responsible for the killing of her three young children? After 41 days, we are no closer to an answer as the judge has ruled a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi break down how the case ended with a hung jury.
Clancy attorney speaks out after mistrial
Lindsay Clancy's criminal defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, held a news conference on Friday after a judge declared a mistrial in the case. Watch his full remarks.
Psychiatrist shares Clancy trial takeaways
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has sparked conversations around maternal and postnatal health. Dr. Mary Kimmel, a psychiatrist who specializes in treating women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, joins CBS News to discuss.
Clancy supporter calls mistrial "devastating"
CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul spoke with Renee Kimbal, a supporter of Lindsay Clancy, on Friday after a judge declared a mistrial in the case.
Chief Clancy prosecutor speaks after mistrial
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz took questions from reporters on Friday after a judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case. Watch his full remarks.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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: An extraordinary life in pictures
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.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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 music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Unpacking August jobs report
U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double economists' forecasts. CBS News business producer Emily Pandise has more.
Wright: Venezuela deal will lower gas prices
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is back in the U.S. after his trip to Venezuela to hash out the new oil deal between the two nations. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
How the Lindsay Clancy case got to a mistrial
Was Lindsay Clancy legally responsible for the killing of her three young children? After 41 days, we are no closer to an answer as the judge has ruled a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi break down how the case ended with a hung jury.
U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
Return to ground zero after months of cleanup
As 9/11 cleanup came to a close, 60 Minutes visited ground zero and saw how the tons of debris were carefully combed for human remains and for artifacts of what was once there.