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Bridget Kelly: Chris Christie is "lying"

A one-time aide to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says the governor has made her out to be "a scapegoat" for her role in the 2013 "Bridgegate" scandal. Bridget Kelly was sentenced to 13 months in prison for what prosecutors characterize as a politically motivated plot to create traffic jams over the George Washington Bridge. Now Kelly is definitely firing back at Christie, telling Kristine Johnson of New York station WCBS she was humiliated and wants Christie held accountable.

Apr 25, 2019
03:15

Bridget Anne Kelly, former deputy chief of staff to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, arrives to testify in the Bridgegate trial at the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Courthouse on Oct. 21, 2016, in Newark, New Jersey.

Top Christie aide sentenced to 13 months for role in "Bridgegate"

Bridget Kelly, Christie's former deputy chief of staff, says that the former governor is to blame for the scandal

Apr 24, 2019

Ice-T arrested for skipping toll

Ice-T wants his fans to know that playing Det. Fin Tutuola does not get him off the hook

Oct 24, 2018

Traffic apps headache

Apps like Waze are steering drivers away from traffic on main roads and onto neighborhood streets. But leaders in communities like Leonia, New Jersey, are trying a new approach to combat the traffic nightmare. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.

Jan 10, 2018
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California mudslides cause devastation, crews still looking for survivors; first responders face dangerous conditions to save victims of California mudslides.

Jan 10, 2018
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2 former Christie aides get prison for bridge plot

Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly will serve prison sentences

Mar 29, 2017

Christie on GOP ticket

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is opening up about why he was not chosen to be GOP nominee Donald Trump's running mate. Christie is leading Trump's presidential transition team. In an interview with Charlie Rose, Christie said Trump would have the "best prepared transition" any president in history.

Nov 7, 2016
03:04

Chris Christie on Bridgegate

Gov. Chris Christie is speaking publicly for the first time about the conviction of two former allies in the Bridgegate trial. In this revealing conversation, he tells Charlie Rose why the conviction confirms what he's been saying for years, and why he thinks one person's actions in the controversy were "abjectly stupid."

Nov 7, 2016
05:03

Bridgegate verdict

Two of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's former top aides have been found guilty on all charges in the Bridgegate trial. WCBS reporter Christine Sloan has more on Christie's response.

Nov 4, 2016
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Bill Baroni, former deputy executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Bridget Anne Kelly, former deputy chief of staff to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, are seen at the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Courthouse in Newark, N

Jury hands up verdict for ex-Christie allies in lane-closing plot

Two former allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie accused of plot to use traffic jams for political retaliation

Nov 4, 2016

A shirtless man is seen on top of a tower on the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge that connects New York and New Jersey on Oct. 28, 2016.

Climber shuts down traffic on nation's busiest bridge

Traffic grinds to a halt for second time this week on George Washington Bridge connecting New York, New Jersey

Oct 28, 2016

Protesters block traffic on the upper level of the George Washington Bridge heading into New York City on Oct. 26, 2016.

Protesters disrupt traffic on nation's busiest bridge during rush hour

Police take protesters into custody for lying down on George Washington Bridge during morning rush hour

Oct 26, 2016

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reacts to a question during a news conference in Trenton, New Jersey, on March 28, 2014.

Bridgegate testimony indicates Christie knew more than he let on

Federal prosecutors say traffic study was actually cover story for political payback scheme designed to cause traffic jams

Oct 22, 2016

Defendant contradicts prosecution's star witness at Bridgegate trial

Former Port Authority executive contradicted prosecution’s star witness by offering a third version of when, and how much, Republican Gov. Christie knew about the gridlock

Oct 17, 2016

"Bridgegate" star witness: Gov. Christie seemed happy about gridlock

Gov. Chris Christie was told about the traffic jam while it was underway, seemed happy about it and joked sarcastically that there was nothing political going on, a former loyalist testified

Sep 27, 2016

Bridgegate witness: Job was to make Christie happy

David Wildstein, appointed to the Port Authority by Gov. Chris Christie, pleaded guilty last year

Sep 23, 2016

Police rescue puppy hit by truck on New York's George Washington Bridge

According to Port Authority Police, the 6-month-old named Ronin got free of his collar during a walk, and made his way to the upper level on the eastbound lane of the bridge

Sep 18, 2016

Chris Christie: I'm willing to testify in Bridgegate trial

Some of the New Jersey governor's former allies are charged with causing a politically-motivated traffic jam on the George Washington Bridge

May 5, 2015

David Wildstein exits U.S. District Court in Newark, New Jersey, May 1, 2015.

Ex-Christie ally makes damning admission in traffic scandal

Feds charge 3 former allies of New Jersey governor in scandal that's cast a long shadow over his White House prospects

May 1, 2015

The closures were allegedly ordered by members of Gov. Chris Christie's administration as political retribution

David Wildstein may plead guilty to his role in the 2013 lane closures on the George Washington Bridge. The closures, which created a traffic nightmare, were allegedly ordered by members of Gov. Chris Christie's administration as political retribution. Christie has denied involvement. Norah O'Donnell reports.

May 1, 2015
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his allies are pushing back hard against allegations that he lied to his constituents when he said that he did not know about lane closures on the George Washington Bridge

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his allies are pushing back hard against allegations that he lied to his constituents when he said that he did not know about lane closures on the George Washington Bridge that were allegedly ordered as political retribution. Terrell Brown reports.

Feb 2, 2014
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is facing new questions about what he knew about lane closures near the George Washington Bridge, which were allegedly engineered by aides as political payback against a mayor

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is facing new questions about what he knew about lane closures near the George Washington Bridge, which were allegedly engineered by aides as political payback against a mayor. Elaine Quijano reports.

Feb 1, 2014
02:25

The full episode of The CBS Evening News from January 31, 2014

The former Port Authority executive who set the George Washington Bridge lane closings in motion said New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie knew more about the closures than he has acknowledged; and, Steve Hartman revisits Chris Rosati, who dreamed of hijacking a donut truck and giving away its contents to spread cheer after he was diagnosed with ALS.

Jan 31, 2014
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The full episode of The CBS Evening News from January 31, 2014

Jan 31, 2014
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Head of Russian nuclear protection forces killed in Moscow explosion

Russia says suspect detained in killing of top general in Moscow blast

Russian officials say a man has been detained over the killing of Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who led Russia's chemical and biological weapons unit.

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Ancient inscription may rewrite Christianity's history, researchers say

The "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.

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Police officers guard the scene where mayoral candidate Armando Perez Luna was killed, in Maravatio

Explosion kills 2 soldiers in suspected booby trap by drug cartel

Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., arrives for the House Republican Conference caucus meeting in the Capitol on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Congressional leaders unveil bill to avoid government shutdown

Leaders in Congress unveiled a measure to keep the government funded, facing a Friday night deadline to avert a government shutdown.

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Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified

"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.

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Police issue warning after monkeys spotted roaming Florida city

Police have warned residents to avoid monkeys seen recently in Orange City, Florida.

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Boeing Starliner crew's return to Earth delayed yet again

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.

updated 13M ago

2 parents, 3 young children found dead in Utah home; teen hospitalized

The dead were two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls ages 9 and 2, according to police.

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House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House Ethics Committee has quietly voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, two sources said.

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Police issue warning after monkeys spotted roaming Florida city

Police have warned residents to avoid monkeys seen recently in Orange City, Florida.

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Complete mastodon jaw discovered in New York homeowner's backyard

A complete and well-preserved jaw that once belonged to an ancient mastodon has been unearthed from the yard of a home in New York's Hudson Valley.

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Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy

Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.

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2 parents, 3 young children found dead in Utah home; teen hospitalized

The dead were two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls ages 9 and 2, according to police.

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Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy

Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.

updated 8M ago

Steam billows out of the stacks at a coal-fired power plant

Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says

World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.

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Social Security Fairness Act could restore benefits, but policies still cause hardship

"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."

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What to know about Frontier Airlines' $299 "GoWild!" annual pass

Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $299.

16H ago

Electric car charging at the electric station on the street

Japan's Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, report says

The automakers are reportedly considering a merger to compete against large EV makers.

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House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House Ethics Committee has quietly voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, two sources said.

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Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy

Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.

updated 8M ago

Herschel Walker Campaigns In Georgia Ahead Of Runoff Senate Election

Trump taps Herschel Walker for ambassador to the Bahamas

Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.

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Closing Arguments Delivered In Trump's Civil Fraud Trial In NYC

Trump lawyers allege juror misconduct in New York criminal case

Heavy redactions obscured almost all information about the accusations themselves.

17H ago

Federal Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Sale Or Ban Law

How TikTok could avoid being banned in the U.S.

The TikTok ban is set to go into effect next month barring a last-minute sale or Supreme Court action.

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Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified

"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.

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2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart

The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.

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Trump could target Affordable Care Act, Medicaid for cuts, experts say

Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.

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Alabama woman doing well after gene-edited pig kidney transplant

Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Alabama woman, is now free from years of dialysis after receiving an experimental pig kidney transplant last month.

23H ago

A look at sugar and its impact on kids

Author Emily Oster talks about new research linking early sugar exposure to chronic diseases.

Dec 16
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Ancient inscription may rewrite Christianity's history, researchers say

The "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.

updated 17M ago

Andrew And Tristan Tate Appear At Bucharest Court Of Appeal

U.K. court clears seizure of millions in unpaid taxes from Andrew Tate

A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.

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Explosion kills 2 soldiers in suspected booby trap by drug cartel

Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.

1H ago

U.S. asked to extradite accused mastermind of journalist's murder

Damaso Lopez Serrano — who is known as "Mini Lic" — is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.

3H ago

Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified

"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.

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Ben Schwartz, James Marsden on new "Sonic"

Ben Schwartz and James Marsden join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their roles in the highly anticipated sequel "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," distributed by Paramount Pictures.

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Kennedy Center honors Grateful Dead

Dave Matthews, Leon Bridges and Derek Trucks led a star-studded tribute to the Grateful Dead at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Anthony Mason spoke with the band's three surviving core members about their journey to becoming one of the most influential bands in American history.

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Megan Thee Stallion asks for restraining order against Tory Lanez

Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.

13H ago

How Nikki Glaser is preparing for Golden Globes hosting gig

Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.

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Nikki Glaser on being Golden Globes host

The New York Times called comedian Nikki Glaser "comedian of the year" for her knockout HBO special, "Someday You'll Die." It received Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations. And now, Glaser is taking on a new project — hosting the Golden Globes. She joins "CBS Mornings."

Dec 17
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Lithium battery fires on U.S. flights rise

FAA data shows lithium battery fires are up 388% on U.S. flights since 2015, happening nearly twice per week on average. The lithium batteries inside your tablet, laptop and phones can be flammable when they're damaged or they overheat. Passengers should never put a lithium battery in a checked bag, but it's also advised to keep an eye on your devices during your flight.

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Free ChatGPT search engine tool from OpenAI

OpenAI is rolling out its ChatGPT search engine for free to everyone with an OpenAI account after first making the service available for paying subscribers back in October. Will Knight, senior writer with Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the tool.

2H ago
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms

From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

Mar 28
03:27

2024 space exploration and advancements

2024 has been a big year for space exploration, with the shift towards privately financed missions fueling major innovations. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the latest on the Boeing Starliner astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for months, the Odysseus moon lander, Space X and NASA.

14H ago
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Could Trump prevent a TikTok ban?

TikTok is asking the Supreme Court to pause a law that could ban the app in the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said that he has a "warm spot" in his heart for the social media app. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.

14H ago
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Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says

World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.

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How climate change impacted 2024

From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.

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Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows

Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.

22H ago

ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather

In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.

Dec 14
20:13

Sustainable gift-giving: How to reduce waste

According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. creates nearly 6 billion tons more waste in December than in other months. The nonprofit says about 25% of returned products end up in landfills. Sandra Goldmark, a circular economy expert and associate dean at the Columbia University Climate School, joins CBS News to share examples of sustainable, environmentally friendly gifts for everyone on your list.

Dec 13
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U.K. court clears seizure of millions in unpaid taxes from Andrew Tate

A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.

1H ago

Explosion kills 2 soldiers in suspected booby trap by drug cartel

Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.

1H ago

DA accused of firing at fugitive, hitting home with family inside

Chris Stanford is facing a reckless endangerment charge after shooting at a fugitive several times and hitting a home that had a family inside.

3H ago

U.S. asked to extradite accused mastermind of journalist's murder

Damaso Lopez Serrano — who is known as "Mini Lic" — is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.

3H ago

Indiana conducts first execution in 15 years, puts quadruple killer to death

An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.

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Starliner astronauts' return delayed again

Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.

15H ago
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Boeing Starliner crew's return to Earth delayed yet again

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.

updated 13M ago

Here's when, where the Geminid meteor shower will be visible during peak

One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.

Dec 13

When you can see the Cold Moon, 2024's final full moon

December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.

Dec 14

Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars

Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.

Dec 11

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Notable Deaths in 2024

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield

The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.

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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death

Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.

Dec 1
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos

See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.

Nov 7
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Summer music heats up 2024

Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.

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