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Gottheimer launches bid for New Jersey governor
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) announced Friday he would be throwing his hat in the race for New Jersey governor after much anticipation, joining an already crowded Democratic field to replace ...Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago -
New York firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire on Long Island
A volunteer firefighter on Long Island, New York, was arrested Tuesday after he intentionally started a brush fire, authorities said.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
LOOK: Texans set to debut 'Battle Red' jerseys and chrome helmets vs. Lions on 'Sunday Night Football'
Houston has a fresh new look ahead of hosting the NFC's top teamSports - CBS Sports - November 6 -
Over 15 million under fire weather alerts in California amid dry, windy conditions
More than 15 million people are under fire weather alerts in California -- from Redding to Sacramento to San Francisco to Burbank -- due to dry and windy conditions.Top stories - ABC News - October 19 -
Middle East crisis live: protests in Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu sacks defence minister
Crowds reportedly clash with police outside Israeli prime minister’s home after he sacks Yoav Gallant. Al Jazeera reports that the death toll from an Israeli strike on tents housing displaced ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Environmentalists sue New York, New Jersey and Delaware over endangered sturgeon
Environmentalists accuse New York, New Jersey and Delaware in federal lawsuits of improperly allowing Atlantic sturgeon to be killed by commercial fishing operations even as the prehistoric fish is ...Tech - ABC News - October 24 -
Harris wins New Jersey and Minnesota, CBS News projects
CBS News projected Vice President Kamala Harris will win New Jersey and the battleground state of Minnesota. The battleground states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia are projected for ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Truth under siege: Battling misinformation amid growing disasters
FEMA's response and recovery efforts are being undermined by misinformation and conspiracy theories, causing some disaster survivors to avoid seeking assistance and putting the safety of FEMA teams ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
UniCredit and Commerzbank square off with target hikes amid takeover battle
UniCredit and Commerzbank flaunted their financial strength as the fate of one of Europe's largest banking mergers still hangs in balance.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
New York State Parks Worker Dies Fighting Wildfire in Orange County, N.Y.
The blaze in Orange County, N.Y., was the latest in a series of wildfires to plague the region.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
How summer wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park
This summer, wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park, forcing thousands to evacuate and burning hundreds of homes. Experts even speculate that a fire tornado, formed by the perfect mix ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
New Jersey Benefits From Sports Betting, but at What Cost?
While sports betting has created jobs and revenue for the state, there’s a dark side too.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
3 charged with murder in connection with fatal shooting of New Jersey detective
Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley, with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office in New Jersey, was fatally shot at her home in Bridgeton on Oct. 15, according to police.Top stories - ABC News - October 28 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Andy Kim wins New Jersey Senate race after insurgent campaign
Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) will win New Jersey’s open Senate seat, cementing his rise from an underdog candidate to one of the state’s top officials, Decision Desk HQ projects. Kim defeated Republican ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Kean keeps competitive New Jersey House seat in Republican hands
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R) will win reelection in New Jersey’s only competitive House district, Decision Desk HQ projects. Kean defeated Democrat Sue Altman for a second term representing New ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
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.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Republicans maintain their grip on state capitals
Republicans broke up ruling trifectas in Michigan and Minnesota, while limiting their losses in Wisconsin.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
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.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Professional Women's Hockey League unveils new team jerseys
"CBS Mornings Plus" exclusively reveals the fresh jerseys for all six Professional Women's Hockey League teams as they gear up for their second season. New York Sirens player Abby Roque and league ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
New Jersey and Brooklyn Fires Bring Smoky Smell to NYC
New Yorkers encountered an unsettling smell on Saturday, a day after fires broke out in Prospect Park and across the Hudson River.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Rep. Josh Gottheimer jumps into 2025 race for New Jersey governor
Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey announced Friday that he would seek to become the Garden State's next governor, entering what is expected to be a crowded Democratic primary field.Top stories - NBC News - 7 hours ago -
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona to battle Madrid for Davies
Barcelona have joined the race for Alphonso Davies. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
How US campaigners are battling Black voter apathy
The number of Americans not sure how they will vote has jumped since 2020World - Financial Times - October 30 -
Smoke pollution from wildfires may be killing an extra 12,000 people a year, new research suggests
Global heating particularly increasing risk of death from smoke inhalation in Australia, South America, Europe and parts of Asia. Global heating is causing more of the planet to be burned from ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Hundreds learn English through free ESL program created by New Jersey high schoolers
Partly inspired by their immigrant parents, two New Jersey high school seniors founded Words Beyond Worlds, a free English as a Second Language program that is run with the help of about 60 fellow ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
New Jersey county turns to young people to help fill election worker roles
Many districts across the U.S. are facing a shortage of election workers, who typically skew older. One county in New Jersey is turning to high school students to help fill the gaps. Nick Coloway ...Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
New Jersey loves the money from online sports betting, but fears addictive consequences
Online sports betting is bringing in new revenue for New Jersey, but it is also creating concerns over gambling addiction and whether it harms the finances of Atlantic City’s casinos, which depend ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 24 -
New Jersey loves the money from online sports betting, but fears addictive consequences
Online sports betting is bringing in new revenue for New Jersey, but it is also creating concerns over gambling addiction and whether it harms the finances of Atlantic City’s casinos, which depend ...Sports - ABC News - October 24 -
Emotional, Opportunistic Red Wings Forge Unlikely Three-Game Win Streak With 5-3 Win Over New Jersey
Once again, the Red Wings struggled for long stretches Thursday night, but between strong goaltending, opportunistic offense, and the emotion of two hotly contested scraps, they managed another ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
New Jersey man pleads guilty in smuggling scheme intended to aid Russia's war effort
A New Jersey man who was among seven people charged with smuggling electronic components to aid Russia’s war effort has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and other chargesTech - ABC News - November 1 -
New Jersey gov says 'it's time to look in the mirror' after Dems lost key counties
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said it's time to reflect after Democrats lost key counties in the blue-leaning state following Vice President Harris’s defeat in the 2024 U.S. presidential ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Red flag fire warnings along East Coast as brushfires burn in New Jersey
Weeks of dry weather and strong wind gusts have prompted red flag fire warnings on the East Coast. Brushfires have already broken out in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
New Jersey beats Florida 4-1 to snap Panthers' 7-game winning streak
Timo Meier scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, Jacob Markstrom made 34 saves and the New Jersey Devils snapped Florida’s seven-game winning streak by beating the Panthers 4-1Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Why New York’s Orthodox Jewish Voters Could Tip the Battle for the House
In three key swing districts in New York’s Hudson Valley, candidates are pressing for the support of ultra-Orthodox Jews, who tend to vote as a bloc.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
Uncapped Games shows off new gameplay for Battle Aces RTS
Uncapped Games showed off gameplay for Battle Aces, its action real-time strategy (RTS) game for PC and is launching a new closed beta test.Tech - VentureBeat - November 6 -
Abortion rights amendment's passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri
Abortion rights advocates prevailed in ballot measures in seven states, but that doesn't resolve the issueHealth - ABC News - November 6
