New Jersey farmers struggle amid drought conditions

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 ...

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.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

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 - November 10

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 ...

Half of New Jersey wildfire contained as other fires break out

The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned nearly 4,300 acres. It's about half contained as firefighters have performed controlled burns, getting rid of dry vegetation that could otherwise ...

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.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill launches bid for New Jersey governor

New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) launched her campaign for the state's governor on Monday, joining an already crowded Democratic primary field ahead of the 2025 race. “We can also be the state ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill announces run for New Jersey governor

New Jersey Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill is running for governor, saying it’s time to fix the state’s economy and make it more affordable

EMILY's List endorses Rep. Mikie Sherrill in race for New Jersey governor

EMILY’s List, a national group that backs Democratic women running for office, endorsed Rep.

Republicans feel optimistic heading into New Jersey, Virginia elections

Republicans are feeling optimistic heading into Virginia and New Jersey’s 2025 off-year elections, after the party improved their margins in the states in the presidential election. ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Casino workers who want smoking ended demonstrate in New Jersey

With their push to end smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos going nowhere fast in either the courts or the state Legislature, casino workers have demonstrated outside a hotel where New Jersey’s ...

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

Trenton NJ Police Violate Residents’ Rights, DOJ Report Finds

Officers in Trenton have caused the deaths of innocent people, a Justice Department report found, citing a fatality that occurred after officers pushed a man’s face into the ground.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

The Future of Online Privacy Hinges on Thousands of New Jersey Cops

Removing your phone number and address from the internet can be exceedingly difficult. A multibillion-dollar lawsuit led by an unlikely privacy crusader could soon catalyze change for everyone.

Tech - Wired - 13 hours ago

Two off-year races may be key to a Democratic rebound

Democrats suffered a knockout punch in this month's elections. Off-year gubernatorial elections in 2025 offer them their first chance to get off the mat.

How a New Jersey principal renovated her school in 1 year

When Principal Thalia Brownridge-Smith took over 13th Avenue School in Newark, New Jersey, it wasn't pretty. But she spearheaded a dramatic renovation in just one year. Meg Oliver has more.

France's new dictionary struggles to keep up with the times

The full ninth edition of the Dictionnaire de l’Académie Française has been presented to France's President Macron.

Genetic testing firm 23andMe cuts 40% of its workforce amid financial struggles

Company says it will cut about 200 employees as value plummets in aftermath of huge data breach. The genetic testing firm 23andMe said on Monday it would cut about 40%, or 200 employees, from its ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Ravens sticking with Justin Tucker, who's no longer most accurate kicker in NFL history amid struggles

John Harbaugh says the Ravens haven't lost any confidence in Tucker: Still 'our best option'

Sports - CBS Sports - November 18

Gusty Winds Stoke 5,000-Acre Wildfire at New York-New Jersey Border

Known as the Jennings Creek fire, it started Friday and quickly spread. The rugged terrain has made it more difficult for emergency workers to respond.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Crews making big gains in fight against New York-New Jersey wildfire

The Jennings Creek Fire on the New York-New Jersey border is now about 70% contained after burning more than 4,700 acres. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more.

Here's how Starbucks' new CEO plans to overhaul its struggling cafes

Starbucks to bring back ceramic mugs and messages written in Sharpie pens to revive a coffeehouse vibe at its nearly 40,000 stores.

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 charges

Tech - 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.

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 4-1

Sports - ABC News - November 12

New Lions DE Za'Darius Smith taps into Motor City history, dons iconic Pistons jersey ahead of Detroit debut

Smith, acquired before the trade deadline, is trying to be the Lions version of Rasheed Wallace

Sports - CBS Sports - November 17

Watch for more Jersey Mike’s sub shops as it wins backing from private-equity giant Blackstone

The New Jersey-based sub giant, reportedly valued at $8 billion, aims to grow beyond 3,000 locations in the U.S.

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

Ice could add 600 beds to New Jersey detention center, documents show

ACLU obtains documents showing agency’s effort to expand state’s detention capacity for undocumented immigrants. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) officials could add 600 beds to detain ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

A Record Number of States Are in Drought

Little rain has fallen since Hurricane Helene dropped huge amounts across the Southeast.

Science - The New York Times - November 5

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