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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.

Jersey Mike’s Subs Sold to Blackstone in $8 Billion Deal

The private equity firm, which has been buying food and beverage operators, has an agreement that will bring the compnay plenty of cheddar after the sandwich chain opens its 4,000th store.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues unveil 2025 Winter Classic jerseys

Each respective 2025 Winter Classic jersey for the Blackhawks and Blues includes first-of-its-kind details for the franchises.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

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 - 2 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 - 2 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 - Yesterday

Duke's Cooper Flagg explains the heartwarming reason why he will wear the No. 2 Blue Devils jersey

Flagg has a special reason for switching from the No. 32 he wore in high school to No. 2 at Duke

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

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

Emotional Carter acknowledges contentious exit from Toronto as Raptors retire former star's jersey

An emotional Vince Carter acknowledged his contentious exit from Toronto as his No. 15 jersey became the first number retired by the Raptors in a halftime ceremony during the team's game against ...

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Drake threatens to pull down former Raptor DeMar DeRozan's jersey if it's ever retired

Drake has long been Toronto's most prominent celebrity fan

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

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 team

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

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.

Za'Darius Smith paid Brodric Martin thousands of dollars to wear No. 99 jersey in Detroit

When defensive end Za'Darius Smith was traded from the Browns to the Lions, one of his first priorities was to secure his preferred jersey number, 99.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

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

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

2024-25 NBA City Edition jersey rankings: Grizzlies hit grand slam, Celtics fall flat with modernized look

The latest round of City Edition jerseys feature some excellent new designs

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

Rating new kits for top African teams, from Egypt's pyramids to Senegal's lions

Puma have gone early with the first batch of brand-new home and away kits for AFCON 2025. ESPN breaks down the best (and worst) of the lot.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

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.

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

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 - Yesterday

He Bought a Sub Shop as a Teen. Now He's Selling Jersey Mike's for $8 Billion.

Peter Cancro started slinging subs at his local shop at 14. Now he’s selling the national chain he built to Blackstone.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

At 17, he bought a sandwich shop for $125,000—he renamed it Jersey Mike's and just sold it for $8 billion

On Tuesday, Peter Cancro entered an agreement to sell a majority of his company Jersey Mike's Subs to Blackstone for a reported $8 billion.

Business - CNBC - 15 hours ago

Fatal First Date

A couple’s first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - November 8

To be the first at anything is an unbelievable honour - Anderson

Viv Anderson discusses his life, career and how it felt becoming the first black man to play for the senior England team.

Sneak peek: Fatal First Date

A couple's first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming ...

Trump Makes His First Moves

Also, an attack on Israeli soccer fans. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Trump Had It Easy the First Time

A host of problems that will need more subtle and sophisticated uses of force and coercive diplomacy will confront the new president.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

First They Built a Relationship. Then They Built a Brand.

When Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum connected on Grindr, becoming the Brownstone Boys was not on their bingo card.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 13

Disruptive snow to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Snow and ice warnings have been issued and disruption is possible as the weather turns colder across the UK.

Ravouvou double as Bristol beat Saints to go top

Bristol go top of the table as they claim their first Premiership home win of the season with a bonus-point victory against much-changed Northampton.

Commonwealth nations adopt their first ocean declaration

Commonwealth countries have adopted their first ocean declaration during their summit held for the first time in the Pacific island nation of Samoa

World - ABC News - October 26

Topuria keeps title, first to knock out Holloway

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria scored a third-round knockout -- the first Max Holloway has suffered in his career -- in the main event of UFC 308 on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Latest in Plum's Jersey First

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill announces run for New Jersey governor

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

Jersey Mike’s Subs Sold to Blackstone in $8 Billion Deal

Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues unveil 2025 Winter Classic jerseys

Republicans feel optimistic heading into New Jersey, Virginia elections

Casino workers who want smoking ended demonstrate in New Jersey

Trenton NJ Police Violate Residents’ Rights, DOJ Report Finds

Duke's Cooper Flagg explains the heartwarming reason why he will wear the No. 2 Blue Devils jersey

New Jersey man pleads guilty in smuggling scheme intended to aid Russia's war effort

Emotional Carter acknowledges contentious exit from Toronto as Raptors retire former star's jersey

Drake threatens to pull down former Raptor DeMar DeRozan's jersey if it's ever retired

LOOK: Texans set to debut 'Battle Red' jerseys and chrome helmets vs. Lions on 'Sunday Night Football'

New Jersey gov says 'it's time to look in the mirror' after Dems lost key counties

Red flag fire warnings along East Coast as brushfires burn in New Jersey

Za'Darius Smith paid Brodric Martin thousands of dollars to wear No. 99 jersey in Detroit

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

New Jersey beats Florida 4-1 to snap Panthers' 7-game winning streak

2024-25 NBA City Edition jersey rankings: Grizzlies hit grand slam, Celtics fall flat with modernized look

Rating new kits for top African teams, from Egypt's pyramids to Senegal's lions

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

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

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

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

He Bought a Sub Shop as a Teen. Now He's Selling Jersey Mike's for $8 Billion.

At 17, he bought a sandwich shop for $125,000—he renamed it Jersey Mike's and just sold it for $8 billion

Fatal First Date

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

To be the first at anything is an unbelievable honour - Anderson

Sneak peek: Fatal First Date

Trump Makes His First Moves

Trump Had It Easy the First Time

First They Built a Relationship. Then They Built a Brand.

Disruptive snow to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Ravouvou double as Bristol beat Saints to go top

Commonwealth nations adopt their first ocean declaration

Topuria keeps title, first to knock out Holloway

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