Mayor gives update on shooting of police officers
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka provided an update Tuesday night on the two police officers who were shot while serving a warrant. Both officers are in stable condition.
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2 New Jersey officers shot while serving warrant
Two officers were rushed to the hospital after they were ambushed while trying to serve a warrant in Newark, New Jersey. One officer was shot in the neck and the other in the leg, according to officials. Michael George reports.
Suspect arrested in shooting of 2 New Jersey police officers
The man was taken into custody Wednesday near the scene of the shooting. He faces charges for attempted murder.
Two police officers shot in Newark, N.J.
Officials say the search is underway for a suspect who shot and wounded two police officers trying to serve a warrant in Newark, New Jersey. CBS News investigative producer Pat Milton joins anchor Lana Zak with the latest on this developing story.
Snake discovered on United flight from Florida to New Jersey
The non-venomous snake was removed from the plane by airport staff when the flight landed in Newark.
Weather, short staffing cause flight cancellations
Many were stranded at the airport over the holiday weekend due to flight cancellations. Delta canceled over 900 flights, more than it had canceled all of last summer. Michael George reports.
New York City mayor declares state of emergency
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared late Wednesday that the city is now under a state of emergency due to "an historic weather event ... with record breaking rain across the city, brutal flooding and dangerous conditions on our roads." He joins CBS New York with the latest. Read more here.
First-ever flash flood emergency hits New York City
For the first time, a flash flood emergency was issued in New York City as remnants of Hurricane Ida raced up the East Coast late Wednesday. The band of severe weather also caused the FAA to issue a "ground stop" at all three New York City-area airports. CBS New York has complete team coverage. Read more here.
Site of Harriet Tubman monument in Newark is "poetic," mayor says
"Harriet Tubman actually stepped foot here in this property, Christopher Columbus did not," the city's mayor said.
Newark mayor unveils a guaranteed-basic-income program
Four hundred city residents living below the poverty line will receive $12,000 over two years.
Newark to start guaranteed basic income pilot
Mayors across the country are experimenting with guaranteed basic income programs in an effort to lift citizens out of poverty. Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the plan he's implementing in his city to provide direct checks to its most needy residents.
Reunification efforts for migrant children
Some migrant teenage boys were reunited with their families or sponsors following a recent flight to Newark, New Jersey. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez was on that flight and he joined CBSN with the story, plus a look at what’s ahead for the thousands of other children waiting their turn.
New Jersey county lauded for vaccine rollout
Essex County, New Jersey's robust vaccination rollout plan has worked so well, neighboring counties are calling them and asking how they're ensuring that they use every single vaccine allocated to them each week. The team running the program, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, Jr. and Health Officer Maya Lordo spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about how they pulled it off.
Mayor Ras Baraka talks COVID-19 in Newark, N.J.
Newark, New Jersey completed a 10-day lockdown before Thanksgiving to slow the spread of COVID-19. That lockdown was initiated by Mayor Ras Baraka, who got some pushback from businesses. Baraka discusses the city's efforts to curb the virus with CBSN's Tanya Rivero.
Local leaders implement drastic changes as COVID-19 cases surge
The number of new infections recorded each day in the U.S. has doubled in just three weeks, and Americans are now dying each day at levels not seen since the worst months of the pandemic.
Newark scales back on reopening as coronavirus cases rise
Newark, New Jersey is reversing course on reopening as cases rise around the city.
New film reexamines Newark police reform
Journalist and historian Jelani Cobb joined "Red and Blue" to discuss his new documentary for Frontline/PBS, "Policing the Police 2020." In it, he goes back to Newark, New Jersey, where he began reporting on the police department's forced reforms back in 2016.
Newark sees peaceful protests with no arrests
Last week, thousands spilled into the streets of Newark to protest after George Floyd's death. Michelle Miller speaks with the city's mayor about how police officers and community members worked together to keep the peace.
Moments of dignity, fortitude and restraint in protests
We found lots of remarkably unremarkable video of largely peaceful protests across the nation.
Thunderbirds and Blue Angels perform flyover
The U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds and Navy's Blue Angels conducted flyovers in New York City and other cities in the Northeast on Tuesday to salute to frontline workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans worried states will reopen too soon
Despite protests in several states urging governors to ease coronavirus restrictions, a new poll shows most Americans fear states will reopen too soon. Some states, such as Florida, have already begun easing restrictions despite cases continuing to climb. Meg Oliver reports.
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Audible brings jobs — and hope — to Newark, New Jersey
The audiobook company has become the city's fastest-growing private employer, with a workforce of more than 1,600
Audible investing in Newark, N.J.
Newark, New Jersey has seen its share of hard times. Most recently, like Flint, Michigan, it's found itself battling a lead water crisis, but a lot is looking up in the "brick city." Some of the success is thanks to innovative, public-private partnerships like the one formed between the city and the audiobook company, Audible. Michelle Miller reports.
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Stocks drop over fears of recession; Congressional seat distribution under attack?
Dow plunges 1,000 points, Nasdaq craters as recession fears batter stocks
Stocks tanked on Monday as investors fret over signs the U.S. economy is slowing and the potential impact of tariffs.
Ontario is tacking on a 25% surcharge to electricity sent to the U.S.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to Michigan, Minnesota and New York, will be effective on March 10.
Congress faces Friday deadline to fund the government. Here's what to know
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.
Tanker and cargo ship collide off U.K., setting both vessels on fire
A port official said he was told the North Sea collision produced "a massive fireball" and the cargo ship's owner said one crew member was missing.
Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of "many to come"
President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary in bipartisan vote
Democrats joined Republicans in confirming former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's labor secretary.
More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.
DOGE mischaracterizes a study as transgender, and USDA cancels it
"CANCELLED: $600,000 grant to study 'menstrual cycles in transgender men,'" Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on X last week. That's not what it was.
Greenland's leader says Trump's threats are fueling mistrust of U.S.
Ahead of Greenland's election, its prime minister says Trump's rhetoric makes residents less inclined to accept his offer "to be a part of" the U.S.
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Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight to D.C.
The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.
Gabbard says security clearances canceled for top Biden officials and others
The revocations are the latest in a campaign to punish and cut off access to people who the president alleges "weaponized" the nation's court systems against him.
Here's what to know about Social Security's new overpayment rule
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
Americans are spending more and more time at home
COVID-19 spurred more Americans to stay home. But this trend didn't start or end with the pandemic, research shows.
Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of "many to come"
President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."
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Here's what to know about Social Security's new overpayment rule
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
Elon Musk says "massive cyberattack" is causing outages at X
Elon Musk's social media site X wasn't working for thousands of users on Monday, with the billionaire claiming a cyberattack.
China's retaliatory tariffs are a direct hit to U.S. farmers
Here are the products subject to China's retaliatory tariffs, and how U.S. farmers are reacting to Trump's trade policy.
Ontario is tacking on a 25% surcharge to electricity sent to the U.S.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to Michigan, Minnesota and New York, will be effective on March 10.
Retiring on a cruise ship? More Americans are making it a reality
With more than 4 million Americans turning 65 this year, some retirees choose to live on cruise ships instead of in traditional communities.
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Protests grow over Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist's arrest
A judge is slamming the brakes on the Trump administration's attempt to deport a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's 2024 student encampment protests.
Gabbard says security clearances canceled for top Biden officials and others
The revocations are the latest in a campaign to punish and cut off access to people who the president alleges "weaponized" the nation's court systems against him.
Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of "many to come"
President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary in bipartisan vote
Democrats joined Republicans in confirming former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's labor secretary.
Congress faces Friday deadline to fund the government. Here's what to know
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.
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More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.
Americans are spending more and more time at home
COVID-19 spurred more Americans to stay home. But this trend didn't start or end with the pandemic, research shows.
Gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in federal funding crossfire
Hospital-based violence intervention programs have operated in the U.S. since the mid-1990s, but recent moves by the Trump White House are raising anxiety about the programs' future.
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder
Frederik de Nassau died on March 1, in Paris, a day after internationally recognized Rare Disease Day, which takes place on the last day of February.
Young woman's common infection leads to emergency spinal surgery
Maranda Nyborg's mild symptoms escalated into pain, numbness and a fever that wouldn't go away.
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Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger but he remains hospitalized
In a sign of his improved health, Pope Francis followed the Vatican's weeklong spiritual retreat via videoconference on Monday.
What's behind Trump offering White South African farmers U.S. citizenship?
Trump says he'll offer White South African farmers "safe refuge" as U.S. citizens, but do they actually want it?
China's retaliatory tariffs are a direct hit to U.S. farmers
Here are the products subject to China's retaliatory tariffs, and how U.S. farmers are reacting to Trump's trade policy.
Ukraine tries to bolster troops in Kursk as Putin's forces advance
Ukraine tries to reinforce troops in Russia's Kursk region as Putin's forces retake ground amid Trump's aid and intel pause.
Ontario is tacking on a 25% surcharge to electricity sent to the U.S.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to Michigan, Minnesota and New York, will be effective on March 10.
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Dylan Mulvaney on transition, mental health and life after Bud Light fallout
Dylan Mulvaney opens up about the challenges of living as a trans woman in America, the fall out of the Bud Light campaign backlash and her new memoir.
Robert De Niro on taking dual crime boss roles in "The Alto Knights"
Robert De Niro revealed the dual role, where he portrays both Frank and Vito, required precise positioning and careful coordination.
Robert De Niro on crime boss role in new movie
Robert De Niro talks about his latest movie, "The Alto Knights," where he plays two rival crime bosses.
John Mulaney on "Everybody's Live," sobriety and fatherhood
The Emmy Award-winning comedian and former "SNL" writer became a superstar as a stand-up; now, he's sitting down, as host of a Netflix talk show, "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney."
Extended interview: John Mulaney on his standup persona
In this web exclusive, standup comedian John Mulaney talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his earliest experience learning about jokes; developing his on-stage persona (and why it involves a suit); why he's happiest writing for other people; and how he approaches his sobriety after having gone through rehab and becoming a father of two children.
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Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power to fuel artificial intelligence
Faced with the need to cut carbon emissions, and an increasing energy demand to power AI, companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are investing in nuclear, from restarting Three Mile Island, to creating "small modular reactors."
Iconic Volkswagen microbus gets electric revival
Today marks 75 years since Volkswagen first began manufacturing its beetle-based "bus." For those of a certain generation, the microbus is one of the most recognizable and beloved vehicles to ever roll down the road. Carter Evans reports that some are charged up about a revival.
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.
Robots build full-scale 3D-printed homes in a day
California company "Azure Printed Homes" wants its 3D printing technology to help speed up the wildfire recovery efforts in the Los Angeles area. Its robots can print full-scale homes in 24 hours. Danya Bacchus reports.
Breaking down the latest space launch mishaps
You may have noticed all the troubling launch and landing mishaps affecting private space missions lately, from two explosions of a SpaceX Starship to lunar landers that can't stay upright. Bill Harwood gives his perspective.
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Athena moon lander ended up on its side, bringing mission to an early end
Intuitive Machines says its Athena lunar lander was unable to recharge its batteries while resting on its side, bringing the moon mission to an early end.
22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
Scientists create "woolly mouse"
Scientists at a Dallas-based biotech company has unveiled a genetically engineered woolly mouse that they hope is a step toward eventually bringing back the wooly mammoth. The results haven't yet been published or vetted by independent scientists.
How "asteroid detectives" protect Earth
NASA was recently tracking a large asteroid, known as the "city killer," after finding a small chance of it hitting Earth in 2032. NASA says it "no longer poses a significant threat" in an analysis, but it's not the only space rock astronomers are monitoring. Kris Van Cleave shows how "asteroid detectives" and "planetary defenders" are trying to protect Earth from a potential disaster.
Moon lander from Intuitive Machines touches down, but apparently tips over
Intuitive Machines' Athena moon lander is "alive," but it's not yet known what mission objectives can still be met.
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DA opposes Menendez brothers' resentencing
The Los Angeles County district attorney says he will not support the resentencing of the Menendez brothers for the 1989 murders of their parents. District Attorney Nathan Hochman told reporters he made the decision based on what he calls "thirty years of lies" from Lyle and Erik Menendez, and a "failure to take responsibility" for their actions. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest from Los Angeles.
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Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight to D.C.
The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.
More on Menendez brothers' resentencing
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says his office is proceeding with the resentencing process for Erik and Lyle Menendez, but has moved to withdraw a motion from the previous DA "in the interest of justice." CBS News Los Angeles has more.
What we know about the alleged hazing death of a Louisiana college student
Caleb Wilson died after being punched in the chest during an alleged off-campus hazing incident in Baton Rouge, police said.
Australia cops say apparent antisemitic terror wave was a "criminal con"
Australian police say a wave of seemingly antisemitic attacks and threats was really a "fabricated terrorist plot, essentially a criminal con job."
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What to know about March's full "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse
Viewers across North America will get to enjoy a full Blood Worm Moon during a total lunar eclipse on March 13 into March 14.
Athena moon lander ended up on its side, bringing mission to an early end
Intuitive Machines says its Athena lunar lander was unable to recharge its batteries while resting on its side, bringing the moon mission to an early end.
U.S. spaceplane deorbits after secret mission and lands in California
The U.S. Space Force said in a news release that the craft had "accomplished a range of test and experimentation objectives."
SpaceX test flight fails after launch
A SpaceX rocket broke apart during its eighth test flight that took off from Texas on Thursday. It's the second time something like this has happened this year. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on concerns over putting humans back on the moon.
Lunar lander's location unknown
For the second time in less than a week, a lunar lander has touched down on the moon's surface. Houston-based aerospace company "Intuitive Machines" is communicating with its Athena Lander, but the spacecraft does not appear to have landed upright. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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L.A. pizzeria owner on wildfire recovery
It's been just over two months since wildfires burned through Los Angeles, killing more than two dozen people and displacing tens of thousands. California officials say they've finished cleaning up nearly all of the toxic debris, but the rebuilding efforts are just getting underway. Kristina Levy, whose Pacific Palisades pizzeria burned down, joins CBS News to share how she's recovering.
Impact of Ontario electric tariff on New York
A 25% surcharge on electricity from Ontario, Canada, took effect in three U.S. states on Monday in response to planned tariffs from the Trump administration. New York is the nation's biggest importer of Canadian electricity. Tim Knauss, reporter for Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard, joins CBS News to discuss how costs could shift for homes and businesses.
Reporter Notebook: Following your curiosity
Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov said, "The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'" John Dickerson explains how this adage came into play when Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
California's wine supply drops 24%
California's wine supply has dropped 24% compared to the year before, according to a new report. It's the lowest haul in nearly 30 years. Elizabeth Cook joins to discuss.
NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety
Another wave of mass firings could be hitting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency, which includes the National Weather Service, could ultimately lose about 20% of its staff. Rob Marciano reports.