Woman facing 10 years for deadly texting case
A New Jersey woman is facing up to 10 years in prison after being convicted in a groundbreaking case. She was texting while driving and slammed into a car that killed a pedestrian. Meg Oliver reports.
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New Jersey gym reopens in violation of stay-at-home order
Co-owners Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti were issued a court summons for violating Governor Phil Murphy's stay-at-home order, but the business remained open throughout the day.
Small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Small businesses are being hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. Joanne Canady-Brown, owner of the Gingered Peach Bakery in New Jersey, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to talk about how her business is coping.
Snapshot: The Jersey Shore under lockdown
Summer on the beaches and boardwalks of New Jersey is a rite of passage for millions. But shortly before Memorial Day weekend, the beach communities sit quiet, due to coronavirus closures. "Sunday Morning" presents haunting black-and-white images by Lori Nichols, a staff photographer for NJ Advance Media.
Pandemic: A snapshot of life on the Jersey Shore
Photographer Lori Nichols captures the haunting desolation of empty New Jersey beach communities in inky black-and-white
Friends bake nearly 4,000 cookies for troops overseas
A New Jersey mom used to gather her friends every holiday season to bake thousands of cookies for troops like her son, serving overseas. This year, she lost her battle with breast cancer – but the kitchen was not empty. Her friends still got together to bake in her honor, making 3,694 cookies for the troops.
Friends bake nearly 4,000 cookies for troops overseas
A New Jersey mom used to gather her friends every holiday season to bake thousands of cookies for troops like her son, serving overseas. This year, she lost her battle with breast cancer – but the kitchen was not empty. Her friends still got together to bake in her honor, making 3,694 cookie for the troops.
Cory Booker: We're set up to win in Iowa
New Jersey's Cory Booker is one of five sitting Senators who could be pulled off the presidential campaign trail to take part in an impeachment trial next year. Senator Booker spoke to CBSN's Reena Ninan about the role he would play in an impeachment trial and the state of his campaign ahead of this week's qualifying deadline for the next debate.
Several killed in Jersey City shootout
Multiple people, including a police officer, were killed in a shooting in Jersey City on Tuesday. Police said two suspects were shooting from inside a convenience store. Both suspects were found dead inside the store.
Jersey City honors slain detective
Detective Joseph Seals was among those killed in a dramatic shootout Tuesday in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was a husband and a father of five, and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop called him a "true hero." CBSN New York's Chris Wragge reports.
10 states may face an economic slowdown
Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New Jersey are among the states that could face economic slowdowns in 2020.
Feds: Kosher grocery shooters plotted more attacks
David Anderson and Francine Graham, the couple who killed an officer before killing three people at a Kosher grocery store in Jersey City in December, had a bomb and planned more attacks against law enforcement and the Jewish community, officials said Monday. CBSN New York's Hazel Sanchez reports.
Springsteen's son sworn in as N.J. firefighter
Sam Springsteen, the 26-year-old son of Bruce Springsteen and Patty Scialfa, was sworn in Tuesday with a group of 14 new members of the Jersey City Fire Department. CBSN New York gets details from reporter Christina Fan.
2020 Dems torn between impeachment and Iowa
Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg are among the only 2020 Democrats getting face time with Iowa voters as other contenders serve as jurors in President Trump’s impeachment trial. For the four Senators running for president, a pivotal Friday vote is their choice between hearing from more witnesses and risking being off the campaign trail on caucus day. Ed O’Keefe is in Iowa to see how the remaining candidates are taking advantage of the final days before the caucus.
Inside a coronavirus quarantined cruise ship
The coronavirus crisis is growing as more cruise ships are quarantined over infection fears. One in Japan now has 61 confirmed cases, including nine Americans. On Friday morning, a ship came into port just outside of New York City in Bayonne, New Jersey with at least a dozen passengers showing coronavirus symptoms. Ramy Inocencio is in Hong Kong where he heard from some quarantined passengers.
N.J. governor announces vote-by-mail primary
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced on Friday that the state's July 7 primary will largely be conducted by mail-in ballots, saying "no one should have to choose between their health and exercising their right to vote." Watch his remarks.
New Jersey governor announces July primary will be vote-by-mail
All registered Democratic and Republican voters will receive a postage-paid vote-by-mail ballot
A brave preschooler and her classmates show the power of friendship
A brave preschooler and her classmates in New Jersey teach us a lesson on the power of friendship. Nikki Battiste reports.
Cuomo: Beaches to open for holiday weekend
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Delaware will open their beaches for Memorial Day weekend, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday. The beaches, however, will have restrictions and visitors must maintain social distancing, he said.
Brave preschooler & classmates show power of friendship
A brave preschooler and her classmates in New Jersey teach us a lesson on the power of friendship. Nikki Battiste reports.
Beaches in N.Y., N.J., Connecticut, Delaware to open Memorial Day weekend
They will open on the Friday before Memorial Day, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
Hoboken, N.J., institutes coronavirus curfew
Officials in Hoboken, New Jersey, a new have places a curfew on residents and new strict restrictions on bars and restaurants in an effort to slow the fast-spreading coronavirus. All bars that do not serve food have been ordered to close. Meg Oliver reports.
Multiple coronavirus deaths in one NJ family
A close-knit New Jersey family has had at least six members test positive for COVID-19, with three deaths including a 73-year-old grandmother. At least three of them are still in critical condition. In New York, however, the first man diagnosed with the virus in the area is now on the road to recovery, according to his wife. David Begnaud reports on the personal stories coming out of the coronavirus crisis.
Cancer survivor dies of coronavirus
A 34-year-old cancer survivor reportedly died in California on Thursday after contracting the coronavirus, making him one of the youngest victims of the illness. Jeffrey Ghazarian had recently visited Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida. In New Jersey, a close-knit family that had already lost three members to coronavirus has lost a fourth. David Begnaud shares more details of the tragic human stories that have come out of the coronavirus pandemic.
Hundreds of weddings called off over virus
Hundreds of brides and grooms across the country are canceling or postponing their weddings due to the coronavirus. A Facebook group called "Wedding Disaster Support: COVID-19" has more than 2,400 members and counting. Meg Oliver speaks to one couple who scrapped their extravagant wedding plans to say "I Do" at a Virginia courthouse.
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U.S.-Iran war appears to pause as Trump gives "diplomacy a chance"
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
Berlin Pride attack suspect with ISIS ties raised red flags, group says
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
3 killed, 4 wounded in shooting near Seattle's Space Needle, officials say
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
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Live Updates: Trial begins for Lindsay Clancy in murders of her 3 kids
Lindsay Clancy is standing trial in Massachusetts, accused of killing her three young children.
U.S. mom and kids trapped by French wildfire: "Such an unstable situation"
A mother from Tennessee slept through wildfire evacuation operations in southwest France, and now she's trapped with her kids as the blaze threatens the city Bordeaux.
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ICE to target Haitians as Temporary Protected Status is set to end, sources say
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
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Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
UNC football GM Michael Lombardi placed on administrative leave
Michael Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when North Carolina hired the former New England Patriots coach in 2024.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Coca-Cola resumes Fairlife milk production after ransomware attack
Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.
Cracker Barrel CEO who oversaw controversial logo redesign to step down
Masino will be replaced on Aug. 10 by David Deno, most recently the CEO of Bloomin' Brands.
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Coca-Cola resumes Fairlife milk production after ransomware attack
Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.
Cracker Barrel CEO who oversaw controversial logo redesign to step down
Masino will be replaced on Aug. 10 by David Deno, most recently the CEO of Bloomin' Brands.
Oil prices tumble, stock set to rise amid pause in U.S.-Iran fighting
Crude prices dropped as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN said suspension of attacks is aimed at finding a diplomatic solution.
Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
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Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
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GOP targeted progressive dark money. That could boomerang on Trump.
The Trump-linked group Freedom 250 staged America's birthday with tens of millions that it is not required to disclose.
Pentagon lists 4 killed in Iran war under "Overseas Operations Casualties"
Four U.S. service members who were listed in a Pentagon casualties database as having died during the Iran war are now listed as "Overseas Operations Casualties."
Waltz says pause in strikes against Iran is "giving diplomacy some space"
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz also said military assets are being moved into the region. GOP Sen. John Kennedy and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders also weighed in on Iran.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz join Margaret Brennan.
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Cyclospora outbreak impact on eating habits
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite, have been reported in 41 states. The outbreak comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff; disbanded a national advisory committee on how to prevent microbial contamination in food; winnowed down an early-warning surveillance program for specific pathogens; and further delayed a rule that would have required tracing contaminants from field to store. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who see the current compromises of food safety as "a national wake-up call."
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Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
Knife attack in Paris thwarted by quick-thinking bystander, witness says
Officials say the motive behind a violent attack on three women in Paris is unclear, but the suspect shouted incoherently after being tackled by bystanders.
Berlin Pride attack suspect with ISIS ties raised red flags, group says
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
Fugitive in 1973 murder of iconic singer Victor Jara is captured
Former military officer Nelson Haase was convicted in the death of Jara, who was tortured and murdered with 44 bullets on September 16, 1973.
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U.S.-Iran war appears to pause as Trump gives "diplomacy a chance"
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paul de Gelder talks high-risk shark mission
Shark attack survivor and advocate Paul de Gelder talks to "CBS Mornings" about his high-risk mission to search for one of the largest sharks in the North Atlantic as part of this year's "Shark Week" on the Discovery Channel. He also addresses how he overcame his fear of sharks.
The adventurous life of supermodel Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second." (Originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2026.)
7/26: New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
Passage: Late-night TV exec Peter Lassally
During his half-century in television, Peter Lassally (who died last Sunday at age 93) played producer and confidant to late-night hosts David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, Tom Snyder, and Johnny Carson. Mo Rocca has a remembrance of the man they called "The Host Whisperer."
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Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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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.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Suspect in Berlin Pride attack linked to ISIS
Abdul Ballout, the suspect accused of plowing his vehicle into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event, killing at least one and injuring dozens, tried to join ISIS and was headed to a deradicalization program, police say. Chris Livesay shares all the new details.
Latest on Berlin Pride attack suspect
More information is emerging about the timeline of the deadly Berlin Pride car ramming attack and about the suspect. CBS News' Anna Noryskiewicz has the latest.
Seattle police search for second suspect
Seattle police are searching for a second suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Knife attack in Paris thwarted by quick-thinking bystander, witness says
Officials say the motive behind a violent attack on three women in Paris is unclear, but the suspect shouted incoherently after being tackled by bystanders.
Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy's son charged in shooting of his mother
The son of Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy has been arrested and charged with a shooting that wounded his mother, Mia Bieniemy, according to authorities in Virginia.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Suspect in Berlin Pride attack linked to ISIS
Abdul Ballout, the suspect accused of plowing his vehicle into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event, killing at least one and injuring dozens, tried to join ISIS and was headed to a deradicalization program, police say. Chris Livesay shares all the new details.
Latest on Berlin Pride attack suspect
More information is emerging about the timeline of the deadly Berlin Pride car ramming attack and about the suspect. CBS News' Anna Noryskiewicz has the latest.
Seattle police search for second suspect
Seattle police are searching for a second suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Investigation underway in Berlin attack
An investigation is underway after prosecutors revealed the suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride car ramming attack had served time in prison for wanting to join ISIS. Former FBI supervisory special agent Doug Kouns has more.
Trump to meet with Netanyahu, Zelenskyy
President Trump is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday at the White House. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet on Tuesday. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has the latest.