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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
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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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House GOP Leadership Election in Washington

Mike Johnson wants Ethics panel to keep Matt Gaetz report secret

The Republican leader argued releasing the report about Trump's attorney general pick would set a "terrible precedent."

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Woman told House Ethics Committee she saw Gaetz having sex with a minor

The House Ethics Committee hasn't decided if it will release its findings on allegations Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and bribery.

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Trump's defense secretary pick was probed for alleged sexual assault in 2017

President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was investigated for alleged sexual assault in 2017, officials in Monterey, Calif. confirm.

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How to watch the Tyson vs. Paul fight tonight

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to fight in a major professional boxing match tonight. Here's how to watch and what time the bout starts.

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Anti-abortion groups divided over RFK Jr. after Pence objects

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Kennedy "should be deeply concerning to millions of pro-life Americans."

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President-Elect Donald Trump Meets With Biden, Congressional Leaders In Washington

Democratic senators ask DOJ, Pentagon to investigate any Musk contact with Putin

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has taken on a large role in President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.

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U.S. received assurance from Iran it wasn't actively trying to assassinate Trump

The U.S. received written assurance from Iran before the presidential election that its leadership was not actively trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, CBS News confirmed

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Why Trump's tariff proposals have some business owners worried

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on implementing a blanket tariff of 10% to 20% on all imports, along with an additional 60% or more on goods from China.

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U.S. received assurance from Iran it wasn't actively trying to assassinate Trump

The U.S. received written assurance from Iran before the presidential election that its leadership was not actively trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, CBS News confirmed

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Fellow National Guardsman told superiors Hegseth might be "insider threat"

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary.

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Son gifts father a restored Camaro decades after he let one go to raise a family

Jared Guynes spent three years scouring the internet for parts and putting together a 1967 Chevy Camaro piece by piece, which he gifted his father on his 65th birthday.

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Why Trump's tariff proposals have some business owners worried

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on implementing a blanket tariff of 10% to 20% on all imports, along with an additional 60% or more on goods from China.

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Heavy turbulence forces Scandinavian Airlines flight bound for Miami to return to Europe

Heavy turbulence forces flight bound for Miami to return to Europe

The pilots of Scandinavian Airlines Flight 957 chose to make a U-turn and fly about five hours back to Copenhagen, where the plane was inspected for damage.

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Trump's win could sharply raise the cost of electric vehicles. Here's why.

Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.

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Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate

The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.

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Jake Paul v Mike Tyson - Press Conference

How much money will Mike Tyson and Jake Paul make for their big fight?

Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, are ready to throw down. Financially, they'll both come out winners.

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Some U.S. women are being asked to prepay for their baby

Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.

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Booming U.S. Recovery Is Leaving Some Communities Completely Behind

After two stamp hikes, the USPS lost nearly $10 billion in 2024

The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.

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U.S. received assurance from Iran it wasn't actively trying to assassinate Trump

The U.S. received written assurance from Iran before the presidential election that its leadership was not actively trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, CBS News confirmed

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Fellow National Guardsman told superiors Hegseth might be "insider threat"

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary.

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Why Trump's tariff proposals have some business owners worried

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on implementing a blanket tariff of 10% to 20% on all imports, along with an additional 60% or more on goods from China.

4H ago

Woman told House Ethics Committee she saw Gaetz having sex with a minor

The House Ethics Committee hasn't decided if it will release its findings on allegations Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and bribery.

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Anti-abortion groups divided over RFK Jr. after Pence objects

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Kennedy "should be deeply concerning to millions of pro-life Americans."

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. greets former President Donald Trump at a campaign event

What to know about RFK Jr.'s stances on key health issues

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has raised controversy on topics ranging from vaccines to fluoride to food.

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Now's the perfect time for your flu and COVID shots. Here's why.

If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.

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Some U.S. women are being asked to prepay for their baby

Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.

13H ago

What to know about Trump's HHS pick, RFK Jr.

Public health expert and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's choice for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a long record of criticizing vaccines and has spread false and misleading claims about their safety.

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FDA sign outside the agency's headquarters building In Maryland

FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.

The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."

Nov 14

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Heavy turbulence forces flight bound for Miami to return to Europe

The pilots of Scandinavian Airlines Flight 957 chose to make a U-turn and fly about five hours back to Copenhagen, where the plane was inspected for damage.

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Elon Musk recently met with Iran's ambassador to U.N.

Elon Musk's meeting comes as the Iranians seek a channel into President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.

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Rights group says weapons from U.S. allies fueling Sudan's forgotten war

Amnesty International says there are weapons from the U.S.-allied UAE and even France in Sudan's civil war, helping fuel the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

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Tropical Storm Sara pounds Central America with heavy rains

Mexican authorities warned the storm could cause "intense rains" over the resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula.

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Oldest member of Japan's royal family, Princess Yuriko, dies at 101

Princess Yuriko became the sister-in-law of Japan's World War II-era Emperor Hirohito when she married his brother Prince Mikasa.

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Ali Larter on unexpected chemistry with Billy Bob Thornton in "Landman"

Set in the world of West Texas oil rigs, "Landman" explores big oil's impact on communities and the complex relationship between Angela and Tommy, played by Ali Larter and Billy Bob Thornton.

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How much money will Mike Tyson and Jake Paul make for their big fight?

Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, are ready to throw down. Financially, they'll both come out winners.

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How to watch the Tyson vs. Paul fight tonight

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to fight in a major professional boxing match tonight. Here's how to watch and what time the bout starts.

updated 51M ago

Ali Larter talks "Landman"

Ali Larter stars as Angela in the Paramount+ series ""Landman,"" created by Taylor Sheridan. Set in the intense world of West Texas oil rigs, Larter navigates the life as the ex-wife of Billy Bob Thornton's character in West Texas.

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Mike Tyson to take on Jake Paul

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is returning to the boxing ring Friday against social media star Jake Paul. Tyson, who retired in 2005, last fought in 2020 during an exhibition with former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr.

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"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message

In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."

7H ago

Meta facing courtroom battle

On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.

Nov 14
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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.

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The Guardian to stop posting on X, calling it "a toxic media platform"

The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."

Nov 13

Amazon Deliveries Ahead Of Earnings Figures

Amazon debuts Amazon Haul with "crazy low prices." Here's what to know.

Amazon rolls out a new shopping service, dubbed Amazon Haul, that sells items for $20 or less.

Nov 13

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How climate change impacts the economy

2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.

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Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific

Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.

Nov 14

Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"

Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.

Nov 12

FILE PHOTO: An oil pump is seen operating in the Permian Basin near Midland

Trump officials likely to reverse drilling waste "methane fee" EPA is imposing

Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.

Nov 12

Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found using spy satellite images

1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.

Nov 12

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Opening statements heard in Laken Riley trial

A Georgia jury heard opening statements Friday in the trial of the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley. Jose Ibarra is charged with killing the 22-year-old in February. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.

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Trial begins in murder of Georgia nursing student

A murder trial is underway in Athens, Georgia, for a Venezuelan man accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The suspect was in the U.S. illegally, and his arrest helped put the immigration debate front and center during the presidential campaign. Mark Strassmann is covering the trial.

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Texas court clears way for Roberson execution

The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for 57-year-old Robert Roberson to become the first person in the U.S. to be executed for a "shaken baby syndrome" murder. A jury convicted Roberson of killing his 2-year-old daughter in 2002. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.

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Laken Riley murder suspect was "hunting for females," prosecutor says

Jose Ibarra, who entered the U.S. illegally, is charged with murder in the February killing, which helped fan the immigration debate during this year's presidential campaign.

4H ago

Testimony begins in Laken Riley murder trial

The murder trial has begun for Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Laken Riley while she was on a run back in February. Her murder became a hot-button topic on the campaign trail after it was revealed that Ibarra had entered the country illegally. CBS News reporter Jared Eggleston has more.

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Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows

Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.

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The Hunter's Supermoon sets over Manhattan, New York

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

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Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue

Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.

Nov 8

Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew

With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.

Nov 5

The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November

Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.

Nov 3

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Dad surprised with Camaro years after selling one

For Earl Guynes and his son, Jared, cars have always been their love language. And through the years, the one thing they've talked about most is the 1967 Chevy Camaro Earl used to own, but had to sell when he started a family. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to learn about the touching gift Jared gave his dad to pay it back all these years later.

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