Former NJ Gov. Jim Florio dies at 85
Former New Jersey Gov. James Florio, who enthusiastically backed a plan that substantially raised the state's sales and income taxes — a stance that cost him his job — died Sunday. He was 85.
Former New Jersey Gov. James Florio, who enthusiastically backed a plan that substantially raised the state's sales and income taxes — a stance that cost him his job — died Sunday. He was 85.
NFL to replace Pro Bowl with skills competitions, flag football game
The new NFL event will be renamed "The Pro Bowl Games" and feature AFC and NFC players showcasing their football and non-football skills in challenges over several days.
The new NFL event will be renamed "The Pro Bowl Games" and feature AFC and NFC players showcasing their football and non-football skills in challenges over several days.
US teens are drinking, smoking less but vaping, using marijuana more, study finds
Cannabis use increased among all groups during the 28-year study period, but especially among teen workers, the researchers said.
Cannabis use increased among all groups during the 28-year study period, but especially among teen workers, the researchers said.
Watch: Colorado light rail splits in 2 after derailing; 3 injured
Video shows the moment a light rail train derailed as it followed a curve, splitting into two trains and injuring three people.
Video shows the moment a light rail train derailed as it followed a curve, splitting into two trains and injuring three people.
Good Samaritans help rescue Hawaiian girl shackled on school bus, forced to smoke meth
Hawaii authorities said the man shackled the girl inside a school bus on his property.
Hawaii authorities said the man shackled the girl inside a school bus on his property.
Pentagon lays out new food, housing programs for troops
The Pentagon announced a number of new programs Thursday that are aimed at helping service members who are struggling with housing shortages and steep food and living expenses as they move from base to base.
The Pentagon announced a number of new programs Thursday that are aimed at helping service members who are struggling with housing shortages and steep food and living expenses as they move from base to base.
NJ high school football player dies after suffering head injury during game
New Jersey community is dealing with heartbreak after a high school football player died after suffering a head injury during a football game.
New Jersey community is dealing with heartbreak after a high school football player died after suffering a head injury during a football game.
Here are the best taco cities in America, according to Clever Real Estate’s 2022 ranking
What are the best cities for taco lovers? You might want to head south to Texas, according to this real estate brokerage’s ranking of the top 50.
What are the best cities for taco lovers? You might want to head south to Texas, according to this real estate brokerage’s ranking of the top 50.
12-year-old Parker County girl shoots father after plotting with friend to murder families, sheriff says
A 12-year-old Weatherford girl and her father have been hospitalized with gun shot wounds after sheriff's deputies say the girl plotted for weeks with a friend to murder their families.
A 12-year-old Weatherford girl and her father have been hospitalized with gun shot wounds after sheriff's deputies say the girl plotted for weeks with a friend to murder their families.
Sitting less, more physical activity 'highly likely' to lower breast cancer risk, study says
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
Hurricane Fiona: Biden vows US won't walk away from storm-struck Puerto Rico
Biden noted that hundreds of FEMA and other federal officials are already on the ground in Puerto Rico, where Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide blackout.
Biden noted that hundreds of FEMA and other federal officials are already on the ground in Puerto Rico, where Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide blackout.
Alabama halts execution because of time, IV access concerns
Alabama Corrections Commissioner John Hamm said the state halted the scheduled execution of Alan Miller after they determined they could not get the lethal injection underway before a midnight deadline.
Alabama Corrections Commissioner John Hamm said the state halted the scheduled execution of Alan Miller after they determined they could not get the lethal injection underway before a midnight deadline.
Category 4 Hurricane Fiona bearing down on Bermuda before pummeling Atlantic Canada
Widespread power outages, downed trees and structural damage are all potential impacts of Fiona in Atlantic Canada, regardless of whether it has transitioned to a post-tropical cyclone or if it's still a hurricane.
Widespread power outages, downed trees and structural damage are all potential impacts of Fiona in Atlantic Canada, regardless of whether it has transitioned to a post-tropical cyclone or if it's still a hurricane.
Pandemic lessons for casinos: 'Do you need a buffet?'
The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.
The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.
United Airlines flight forced to make emergency landing in Newark
It was a scary scene as sparks flew off of a large jet that had to return to Newark's airport early on Thursday.
It was a scary scene as sparks flew off of a large jet that had to return to Newark's airport early on Thursday.
Watch: Mexico earthquake causes desert 'tsunami' in California's Death Valley
An earthquake this week in Mexico made waves over 1,700 miles away in a cave located in California’s Death Valley, the National Park Service said.
An earthquake this week in Mexico made waves over 1,700 miles away in a cave located in California’s Death Valley, the National Park Service said.
Fugitive known as 'Fat Leonard' in massive Navy bribery scheme caught in Venezuela
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” escaped on Sept. 4 after cutting off his GPS ankle bracelet while under home arrest in San Diego, authorities said.
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” escaped on Sept. 4 after cutting off his GPS ankle bracelet while under home arrest in San Diego, authorities said.
Hyundais and Kias stolen nearly twice as often as other vehicles, national study finds
The new analysis found that the theft claim frequency was more than 80% higher for 2015-2019 model-year Kias and Hyundais combined than the average of all other brands.
The new analysis found that the theft claim frequency was more than 80% higher for 2015-2019 model-year Kias and Hyundais combined than the average of all other brands.
Newark airport will no longer be considered a NYC-area airport
Beginning October 3, Newark Liberty Airport will no longer be considered a New York City-area airport.
Beginning October 3, Newark Liberty Airport will no longer be considered a New York City-area airport.
Category 4 Hurricane Fiona eyes Bermuda as life-threatening swells spread toward US East Coast
Bermuda has been placed under a Hurricane Watch and a Tropical Storm Warning as Hurricane Fiona is expected to approach the archipelago from late Thursday into early Friday.
Bermuda has been placed under a Hurricane Watch and a Tropical Storm Warning as Hurricane Fiona is expected to approach the archipelago from late Thursday into early Friday.