Man accused of hitting daughter in the face with pool noodle

A man was arrested after allegedly hitting his daughter in the face with a pool noodle, according to the Floyd County Sheriff's Office.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise discharged from hospital; begins rehabilitation

Six weeks after being shot by a gunman who opened fire on a congressional baseball practice at a park in Virginia, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has been discharged from the hospital and has entered a rehabilitation facility.

Police warn parents of popular 'sweet tart' drug-laced candies

Officials are issuing a warning for parents to be on the lookout for what they’re calling “Xanny Tarts,” a drug-laced candy.

New Jersey Turnpike toll booth robbed

State police in New Jersey are seeking a couple wanted in the armed robbery of a toll booth on the New Jersey Turnpike.

Person wounded in Secret Service-involved shooting

A person has been wounded in a shooting in Northwest D.C. that involved the Secret Service, authorities said.

Sea plane makes landing in East River

Emergency personnel have responded to a sea plane that landed in the East River near 23rd Street.

NJ Transit officials grilled in Trenton

Wednesday in Trenton, New Jersey, senators and assembly members held a joint hearing to grill transit officials, assess the progress of Penn Station repairs and review NJ Transit operations. 

NJ Transit cancels trains due to crew shortage

Engineers are forcing train cancelations while New York City area commuters deal with schedule changes caused by Amtrak maintenance.

Lead detected in dozens of Bergen County schools: Report

A report by the Environment NJ group found that 55 percent of fountains and sinks in 47 Bergen County school districts had excessive lead levels.

230 lbs. of marijuana seized, plants in plain view on porch

Two men have been arrested after police seized 230 pounds of marijuana after a call mentioned the plants were in plain view on an apartment front porch, according to the DeKalb Police Department.

'Tan Mom' is suing a NJ school district

The New Jersey woman who gained notoriety in 2012 as 'tan mom' for her tanning salon addiction and allegedly bringing her young daughter into a tanning bed with her wants to sue the Nutley School District.

Missing Newark girl found

Nevaeh Blaine, 8, has been found at Newark Penn Station, according to police. She disappeared at around 9:45 a.m. Sunday after leaving a playground.

3 teens accused of raping mother appear in court

Disturbing new details about a vicious attack and rape of a Gwinnett County mother which police said all happened in front of her children. Three of the four suspects appeared in court Friday each pointing the finger at the other for the alleged crime. The fourth defendant is a juvenile female, but she is facing the same charges.

Teen saves Peachtree City boy after golf cart accident

A Peachtree City mother said she is thankful her son is alive after a horrible accident on a golf cart. She said he is alive because of the bravery and quick thinking of his 14-year-old friend.

Calls for justice for homeless woman seen being hit by DeKalb County officer

Community leaders are calling for justice for the homeless woman seen being hit by a DeKalb County Police officer in a video which surfaced on social media within the past week.

Former President Jimmy Carter released from hospital in Canada

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been hospitalized and is being treated for dehydration, according to a report from CBC News in Canada.