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Police arrested Joseph Kling, 19, for allegedly starting the New Jersey wildfire that has burned more than 15,000 acres and is about 50% contained. Authorities say a joint investigation revealed Kling lit a bonfire using wooden palettes and left before it was fully extinguished. He's now facing arson charges.
Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J. wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
A 19-year-old man faces arson charges related to the wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, that has scorched more than 15,000 acres. Ray Strickland reports.
60 Minutes profiles St. Benedict's Prep, a unique school in Newark, where a boy's hoodie -- like a monk's hood -- must be earned
A 19-year-old man has been charged with arson in connection with the wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. that has burned more than 15,000 acres. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has more.
A 19-year-old man is facing arson charges related to the massive Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey that has consumed more than 15,000 acres. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner reports, and meteorologist Andrew Kozak has more on the weather conditions.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship in May. Several states are challenging the executive order. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin joins "America Decides" to break down the case.
Officials expect the Jonas Road Fire in New Jersey to grow as they work to protect threatened homes and residents. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down the weather conditions contributing to the fire's spread.
A fast-spreading wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey prompted mandatory evacuations in Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted Monday for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
The deadly crash of a sightseeing helicopter in New York City prompted renewed scrutiny of the flights. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has details about the horrifying incident.
Philadelphia-area cultural organizations like the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey in Cape May are working to preserve the country's history.
Six people, including three children, died after a helicopter crashed into New York and New Jersey's Hudson River on Thursday afternoon. CBS News New York correspondent Bradley Blackburn reports.
A helicopter has crashed into the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey. Police say at least one person is dead.
A New Jersey business is helping people with autism find meaningful employment when they often struggle to find work.
A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalil's legal case to Louisiana.
The Jersey Shore Wave is the newest Women's National Football Conference expansion team at Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey.
Sara Adair knew she was at risk for a life-threatening aortic dissection after her father and sister experienced the same deadly condition.
Fifteen states across the U.S. are now reporting cases of the measles, with Texas, New Mexico and New Jersey considered to have outbreaks. On Tuesday, California, Vermont and Oklahoma reported new cases of the deadly virus. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
A man attempted to bring an invasive red-ear slider turtle through security at Newark Liberty International Airport, officials said.
It's the end of an era for thrill seekers as an iconic roller coaster in the world is imploded at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. Kingda Ka was once the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world. Here's a look at its legacy.
The use of generative AI in schools is causing a divide in classrooms across the country. While some teachers embrace its use, others are banning it. AI for Education CEO Amanda Bickerstaff and professor James Taylor from the College of New Jersey join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss their different viewpoints.
At the corner of Charles Street and Ferry Avenue in Camden, a New Jersey pastor has made it his mission to honor the Black Civil War soldiers buried in Butler Cemetery.
Allison Ciaccio had a respiratory illness that wouldn't go away. Repeated follow-ups found Stage I lung cancer.
MAID is currently legal in 10 states and Washington, D.C., but eight other states are considering similar laws this year.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal counts on Friday. His state trial is currently scheduled to begin on Sept. 8.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
The UAE accuses Iran of attacking two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas is "goal number one" from the war.
The White House is touting a historic drop in violent crime as the FBI prepares to release the latest data from its annual Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over President Trump's White House ballroom.
The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., said a woman has been arrested and faces two felony charges related to vandalism of the World War II Memorial.
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
Tropical Storm Lala could bring heavy rain, high winds and dangerous surf and rip currents to the Hawaiian Islands as a hurricane this weekend, forecasters say.
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal counts on Friday. His state trial is currently scheduled to begin on Sept. 8.
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
Geoff Williams' account of the deadly heat wave of 1936 includes one Kentucky city's efforts to arrest young women whose warm-weather attire was considered too revealing.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., said a woman has been arrested and faces two felony charges related to vandalism of the World War II Memorial.
Nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Here's what it costs to rent a two-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities.
Surging AI investment is pushing up the cost of smartphones and other gadgets, according to analysts. Here's why.
Heat waves are dealing a financial blow to businesses and creating hazardous conditions for workers, according to climate experts.
Going on GLP-1 drugs significantly boosted unemployed women's chances of finding a job, according to a Harvard economist.
Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.
Along the Texas-Mexico border, prosecutors say a group of businessmen found a way to monopolize the trade of used cars — a scheme called "the Pool." This week, authorities say they caught one alleged member.
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., said a woman has been arrested and faces two felony charges related to vandalism of the World War II Memorial.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over President Trump's White House ballroom.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
California parents wanted to end a surrogate pregnancy when doctors diagnosed the baby with a severe heart defect at 20 weeks. The surrogate refused and went to Texas, where the state has now stepped in. The baby was born on Wednesday. Jason Allen reports.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.
The Royal Navy and shipwreck hunters have been searching in vain for the remains of HMS Tiger for over a century.
France's social media ban, which was due to take effect on Sept. 1, would have barred younger users from networks such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.
Count Binface, a satirical candidate who's become a mainstay in recent U.K. elections, achieved his greatest success yet.
The recovered works are valued at more than $10 million.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for nine months, and sailors have maintained a grueling pace amid the war in Iran.
Natalie Morales speaks to some of the stars behind the new film, "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie." They explain what they love about the franchise and what they hope the audience takes away from the movie.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King went inside a rehearsal with singer Becky G as she gives fans a sneak peek at a new single before her upcoming album's release.
Lovina Hershberger Zook, who left the Amish faith, today shares recipes of the Amish with her more than six million followers on social media.
America's #1 Sunday morning news program announces a new collaboration beginning Sept. 28 to bring conversations with the biggest newsmakers in the arts, politics and culture to the stage, and streamed online.
Becky G spoke exclusively with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her rise to fame, being the breadwinner of the family at a young age and her new music.
France's social media ban, which was due to take effect on Sept. 1, would have barred younger users from networks such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.
AI is making its way into people's love lives - some say it has helped to improve their conversations while others have used it to end a relationship. Dr. Sue Varma discusses how to use AI properly, set boundaries and identify warning signs of becoming too emotionally dependent.
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.
Flock CEO Garrett Langley sat down with CBS News' Anna Schecter and discussed allegations of the technology's misuse by law enforcement.
As students across the country head back to the classroom, some schools, educators and parents are rethinking how much they utilize technology and screen time. Nicole Valdes has more.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
Columbia University astronomy professor Dr. Janna Levin joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse, saying it's a reminder that humans share this Earth together and "we're all part of something larger."
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal counts on Friday. His state trial is currently scheduled to begin on Sept. 8.
The family of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is reacting to news that his alleged killer, Luigi Mangione, plans to plead guilty in the federal case against him. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
The focus in the Lindsay Clancy trial shifts to her mental health treatment as jurors hear testimony from her psychiatric providers, friends, and family. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty and CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul break down the emotional moments in court, the competing narratives emerging at the center of the case, and the lasting questions surrounding maternal mental health.
United States Attorney Jamie McDonald and New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch spoke to reporters after a court hearing where Luigi Mangione revealed he plans to plead guilty in the federal case against him for the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Katrina Kaufman and Tom Hanson have more.
Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Luigi Mangione's attorney, spoke to reporters outside a New York City federal court, where he told a judge that he plans to plead guilty in his federal case. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Katrina Kaufman report.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Nigel Farage regained his U.K. Parliament seat, beating comedian candidate Count Binface in a farcical special election. BBC News' Joe Pike reports.
The family of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is reacting to news that his alleged killer, Luigi Mangione, plans to plead guilty in the federal case against him. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
The focus in the Lindsay Clancy trial shifts to her mental health treatment as jurors hear testimony from her psychiatric providers, friends, and family. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty and CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul break down the emotional moments in court, the competing narratives emerging at the center of the case, and the lasting questions surrounding maternal mental health.
Tropical Storm Lala could bring strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii over the next few days. Michael Brennan, a NOAA Hurricane Center director, has more on what to expect.
United States Attorney Jamie McDonald and New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch spoke to reporters after a court hearing where Luigi Mangione revealed he plans to plead guilty in the federal case against him for the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Katrina Kaufman and Tom Hanson have more.