Man found after leaving Las Vegas not knowing he won jackpot

The machine being played by Robert Taylor malfunctioned due to a “communication error” and neither he nor the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino realized that he’d won a progressive jackpot.

2 inmates dead, 1 at large after escaping through air vent, Tennessee officials say

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee said Tobias Wayne Carr, Johnny Shane Brown and Timothy Allen Sarver escaped last week from the local jail.

NJ mask mandate in schools to end March 7

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday he will lift the state’s school and childcare mask mandates beginning March 7.

Tax season 2022: What you need to know about filing your taxes

The IRS is requesting people to file their tax returns ahead of the April 18 deadline to avoid delays in their payments.

Ahmaud Arbery killing: Federal judge rejects plea deal in hate crimes trial

A federal judge said that in this case it would only be appropriate to consider the family’s wishes at sentencing, which the proposed deal wouldn’t allow.

Ian Smith, co-owner of Atilis Gym, announces plans to run for Congress

Ian Smith, co-owner of Atilis Gym, has announced plans to run for Congress after his lengthy battle over New Jersey's coronavirus lockdowns made national headlines.

Prosecutors: NJ man sexually abused horse on video, possessed child sex abuse materials

Mitchell Richtman, 31, is facing charges after authorities say he was found to be in possession of videos that showed him sexually assaulting a horse, in addition to child sexual abuse material.

NY, NJ weather turns bitter cold after winter storm

Dangerously cold wind chills mean temperatures will feel well below zero as the process of digging out from Saturday's blizzard continues.

Joe Rogan pledges to ‘try harder’ amid Spotify protests over COVID-19 misinformation

Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”

NJ winter storm State of Emergency as blizzard hits

A state of emergency is in effect in New Jersey as a nor'easter winter storm hit that could bring well more than a foot of snow to portions of the state.

Snow storm NY: Nor'easter NYC weather update

Winter Storm Warnings are posted for much of the New York City region ahead of a potential nor'easter winter storm that could bring a foot of snow, wind, and coastal flooding.

Biden visits collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh, touts new infrastructure law

President Biden on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to highlight some of his White House achievements so far, including his infrastructure package intended to help repair crumbling roads and bridges.

Snowstorm NYC:  Nor'easter targets NY

Winter Storm Warnings and Blizzard Warning are posted for the New York City region ahead of a nor'easter winter storm that will bring snow, wind, and coastal flooding. With the storm tracking on a more westerly track the expected snow totals are higher than originally forecast.

Juveniles charged with setting Garden State Parkway fire

State police say two juveniles were charged with arson, burglary, criminal mischief, interference with transportation and defiant trespass. They were released pending a future court date.

President Biden officially announces Stephen Breyer's retirement, pledges to nominate Black woman

President Joe Biden on Thursday affirmed his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was "long overdue," while praising retiring Justice Stephen Breyer as a model public servant.

NJ political consultant pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot

A political consultant in New Jersey has admitted paying two men to kill a longtime associate who worked with him on various campaigns.