Site of Harriet Tubman monument in Newark is "poetic," mayor says
"Harriet Tubman actually stepped foot here in this property, Christopher Columbus did not," the city's mayor said.
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Newark mayor unveils a guaranteed-basic-income program
Four hundred city residents living below the poverty line will receive $12,000 over two years.
Newark to start guaranteed basic income pilot
Mayors across the country are experimenting with guaranteed basic income programs in an effort to lift citizens out of poverty. Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the plan he's implementing in his city to provide direct checks to its most needy residents.
Reunification efforts for migrant children
Some migrant teenage boys were reunited with their families or sponsors following a recent flight to Newark, New Jersey. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez was on that flight and he joined CBSN with the story, plus a look at what’s ahead for the thousands of other children waiting their turn.
New Jersey county lauded for vaccine rollout
Essex County, New Jersey's robust vaccination rollout plan has worked so well, neighboring counties are calling them and asking how they're ensuring that they use every single vaccine allocated to them each week. The team running the program, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, Jr. and Health Officer Maya Lordo spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about how they pulled it off.
Mayor Ras Baraka talks COVID-19 in Newark, N.J.
Newark, New Jersey completed a 10-day lockdown before Thanksgiving to slow the spread of COVID-19. That lockdown was initiated by Mayor Ras Baraka, who got some pushback from businesses. Baraka discusses the city's efforts to curb the virus with CBSN's Tanya Rivero.
Local leaders implement drastic changes as COVID-19 cases surge
The number of new infections recorded each day in the U.S. has doubled in just three weeks, and Americans are now dying each day at levels not seen since the worst months of the pandemic.
Newark scales back on reopening as coronavirus cases rise
Newark, New Jersey is reversing course on reopening as cases rise around the city.
New film reexamines Newark police reform
Journalist and historian Jelani Cobb joined "Red and Blue" to discuss his new documentary for Frontline/PBS, "Policing the Police 2020." In it, he goes back to Newark, New Jersey, where he began reporting on the police department's forced reforms back in 2016.
Newark sees peaceful protests with no arrests
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.
Moments of dignity, fortitude and restraint in protests
We found lots of remarkably unremarkable video of largely peaceful protests across the nation.
Americans worried states will reopen too soon
Despite protests in several states urging governors to ease coronavirus restrictions, a new poll shows most Americans fear states will reopen too soon. Some states, such as Florida, have already begun easing restrictions despite cases continuing to climb. Meg Oliver reports.
Thunderbirds and Blue Angels perform flyover
The U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds and Navy's Blue Angels conducted flyovers in New York City and other cities in the Northeast on Tuesday to salute to frontline workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Audible brings jobs — and hope — to Newark, New Jersey
The audiobook company has become the city's fastest-growing private employer, with a workforce of more than 1,600
"Fix it!": N.J. residents concerned over lead in water supply
Recent tests show water filters handed out by the city might not be effective in removing lead from the water supply
Southwest to end Newark Airport service due to 737 grounding
Airline is the first carrier to drop a destination due to the problems afflicting Boeing's 737 Max plane
Oprah surprises Newark high school with $500,000 donation
Oprah Winfrey gave $500,000 to West Side High School so they can keep their Friday night event, "Lights On," going through the summer
Cory Booker launches campaign tour from city where he was mayor
So far he remains in the middle of the pack with poll numbers in the single digits
How a laundry room revolutionized a New Jersey high school
Some students weren't showing up to school because they were getting bullied for wearing dirty clothes
3,200 pounds of cocaine seized at N.Y.-area port, most in 25 years
It was the biggest seizure of drugs at this port in nearly 25 years
Drone sightings halt flights at Newark Airport
One pilot said a drone missed his jet by less than 30 feet
Assured water was safe, Newark residents outraged by elevated lead levels
Roughly one-quarter of Newark children under six have detectable lead in their blood
"Horror train" loses power, strands passengers for about 2 hours
Officials said the train left Penn Station at 6:10 p.m. and got stuck at 6:25 p.m. east of Broad Street station in Newark, New Jersey
Premature baby dies, prompting hospital investigation
The health department said it found "major infection control deficiencies" at the hospital
School bus with 42 on board flips after hit-and-run, police say
The 42 adults and children were taken to area hospitals and their injuries are considered non-life-threatening
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
Lula wins fourth term as Brazil's president
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Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to country
Blanche says DOJ is "doing our own research" with Alaska challenge
Alaska Senate candidate sustains "minor injuries" in car accident
Four Corners region faces more flood threats following days of heavy rain
