New Jersey

Donald Trump 15 hours ago

Trump taps White House counsel Alina Habba for top role at DOJ

President Donald Trump selected longtime attorney Alina Habba as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey, continuing his trend of promoting loyalists to senior Department of Justice positions.

Crime 1 day ago

Ex-star athlete accused in Princeton brother's grisly murder returns to court as prosecutors prep indictment

The Princeton, New Jersey, man accused of killing his brother and a family cat in a "fit of madness" appeared in Mercer County Superior Court on Monday afternoon.

New Jersey 1 day ago

New Jersey mother charged after allegedly forcing young child to wear dog shock collar

A New Jersey mother is facing charges after she forced her child to wear a dog shock collar, leaving marks on the neck, according to prosecutors.

US 4 days ago

Large sinkhole in New Jersey backs up heavily traveled highway for miles

The New Jersey Department of Transportation says a massive 15-foot sinkhole opened in the center median on I-80 where construction was already underway.

Politics 5 days ago

Hospital questionnaire sparks outrage over newborn sexual orientation question

New Jersey State Sen. Holly Schepisi has introduced legislation to stop the collection of data on minors' sexual orientation and gender identity after hospital form goes viral.

Israel March 15

Hamas says American-Israeli hostage will only be freed if ceasefire is implemented

Hamas said Saturday that it will only release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

New Jersey March 12

TSA finds man with a live turtle concealed in his pants at a New Jersey airport

A Pennsylvania man was found to have a live turtle hidden in his pants while going through security at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

Spirits March 12

Rare and mysterious whiskey bottles found washed up on beach

Nearly a dozen perfectly sealed whiskey bottles dating back to Prohibition times were found by Austin Contegiacomo while walking his dog along the beach in New Jersey.

Police and Law Enforcement March 8

Police officer killed, another injured in shooting involving 14-year-old suspect: authorities

Two police officers were shot Friday night in Newark, New Jersey, that left one dead and the other critically injured.

Heroism March 7

Hero police officer rescues unconscious driver from blazing wreckage

Heart-stopping video shows the moment a New Jersey police risked his life by pulling an unconscious driver from a fiery wreck.