Emergency drought warning in New Jersey as fire rages

A fire is burning along the New Jersey-New York border as an emergency drought warning emerges. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest.

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Maps show drought and fire conditions in Northeast states

Parts of the East Coast are under drought conditions and red flag warnings, from Massachusetts to the northern edge of Virginia and West Virginia.

Dangerous wildfires rage across California and New England

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Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk

Dry, unseasonably warm conditions have plunged much of the Northeast into drought, fueling wildfires. October was one of the driest months on record in the U.S.

Brush fire breaks out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park as Northeast drought continues

A brush fire broke out Friday night in Prospect Park, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, amid a drought that has been plaguing the northeastern U.S. for weeks.

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On the front lines with firefighters as they battle wildfires in New Jersey

Tom Hanson embedded with fire crews Thursday as they continue to battle stubborn wildfires in New Jersey and New York. New Jersey's dry conditions have helped contribute to the growth of the ...

Wildfires rage across the Northeast amid warm, dry conditions

Wind gusts and low humidity are helping to fuel wildfires burning across the Northeast, with cities in the region on high alert Saturday.

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As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief

The fire, the latest of several in the region over the weekend, had caused one death and was not contained as of Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Wildfire Grows in New Jersey and New York, Despite Modest Rainfall

The Jennings Creek fire is currently burning across 3,500 acres, officials said, and is expected to grow to over 5,000 acres.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Deadly New York-New Jersey wildfire about 50% contained

Drought conditions in the New York area are still fueling the Jennings Creek Fire along the New York-New Jersey state line. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest from Hewitt, New Jersey.

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3 charged with murder in connection with fatal shooting of New Jersey detective

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4 arrested and charged in connection to home invasion murder of New Jersey detective

Four suspects were arrested and charged in connection to the home invasion slaying of a New Jersey detective earlier this month, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Andy Kim wins New Jersey Senate race after insurgent campaign

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Politics - The Hill - November 6

Kean keeps competitive New Jersey House seat in Republican hands

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Andy Kim Wins in New Jersey to Become the First Korean American Senator

Mr. Kim, a Democrat, will take the seat previously held by Robert Menendez, who resigned after being convicted of taking bribes.

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Republicans maintain their grip on state capitals

Republicans broke up ruling trifectas in Michigan and Minnesota, while limiting their losses in Wisconsin.

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Trump’s Narrow Loss in New Jersey Signals a Shift to the Right

In New Jersey, Democrats outnumber Republicans and control every branch of government. But Tuesday’s vote reflected a shift to the right.

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Professional Women's Hockey League unveils new team jerseys

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Wildfires Spread Across New Jersey and Connecticut: ‘No End in Sight’

Firefighters in the two states have battled hundreds of blazes during an unseasonably dry fall.

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18-year-old dies while helping fight New Jersey wildfire

Officials in New Jersey say an 18-year-old parks employee has died while helping crews battle brush fires that have been fueled by prolonged dry conditions. Firefighters hope overnight rainfall ...

Weather conditions complicating efforts to get New Jersey wildfire under control

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