NJ car theft rings recruiting teens, lawmakers propose tougher penalties
Officials say there has been a 37% increase in car thefts in New Jersey in 2022, and at the current pace, the state could see twice as many car thefts as in 2021.
Officials say there has been a 37% increase in car thefts in New Jersey in 2022, and at the current pace, the state could see twice as many car thefts as in 2021.
Mark D'Amico, accused GoFundMe scam ringleader, sentenced to 5 years in prison
A Burlington County judge sentenced Mark D'Amico to 5 years in state prison for concocting a fundraising scam with his former girlfriend, then using the lie to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations online.
A Burlington County judge sentenced Mark D'Amico to 5 years in state prison for concocting a fundraising scam with his former girlfriend, then using the lie to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations online.
'See it, squish it': Officials asking New Jersey residents to kill spotted lanternflies
The spotted lanternfly is an insect known as a planthopper, which originates in China and can cause devastating damage to agricultural crops and forests.
The spotted lanternfly is an insect known as a planthopper, which originates in China and can cause devastating damage to agricultural crops and forests.
Two elderly people feared dead after house fire in New Jersey
Two elderly people are feared dead after a fire tore through their home in Morris Township, New Jersey.
Two elderly people are feared dead after a fire tore through their home in Morris Township, New Jersey.
US sues Idaho over abortion law, citing medical emergencies
The Justice Department on Tuesday filed a lawsuit that challenges Idaho’s restrictive abortion law, arguing that it would criminalize doctors who provide medically-necessary treatment that is protected under federal law.
The Justice Department on Tuesday filed a lawsuit that challenges Idaho’s restrictive abortion law, arguing that it would criminalize doctors who provide medically-necessary treatment that is protected under federal law.
NJ police locate woman seen yelling for help from tractor cab
South Brunswick police say a woman seen yelling for help from a white tractor cab has been found safe, along with the cab's driver and the truck itself.
South Brunswick police say a woman seen yelling for help from a white tractor cab has been found safe, along with the cab's driver and the truck itself.
Air quality index in NJ at unhealthy levels
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued an Air Quality Alert for areas across the state.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued an Air Quality Alert for areas across the state.
4 Louisville police officers charged in connection with raid that led to Breonna Taylor's death
The charges are another effort to hold law enforcement accountable for the killing of Breonna Taylor after one of the officers was acquitted of state charges earlier this year.
The charges are another effort to hold law enforcement accountable for the killing of Breonna Taylor after one of the officers was acquitted of state charges earlier this year.
Cincinnati Zoo's Fiona the hippo gets a sibling
The new calf weighs at least twice as much as Fiona did and is already walking.
The new calf weighs at least twice as much as Fiona did and is already walking.
French's unveils mustard doughnut for National Mustard Day — how to get a free one
Calling all mustard lovers: French's new mustard doughnut features a “sweet and savory yellow mustard coating” with a yellow mustard cake crumble.
Calling all mustard lovers: French's new mustard doughnut features a “sweet and savory yellow mustard coating” with a yellow mustard cake crumble.
Sleeping on the job? Casper is now hiring professional snoozers for cash
For $25 an hour, Mattress company Casper is hiring professional sleepers to test out their products in public — at Sleep Shops across the nation.
For $25 an hour, Mattress company Casper is hiring professional sleepers to test out their products in public — at Sleep Shops across the nation.
Klondike looking at bringing back Choco Taco after consumer uproar 'in the coming years'
After facing uproar over its removal, Klondike said it has "heard our fans," and hopes to bring the Choco Taco back to ice cream trucks in the future.
After facing uproar over its removal, Klondike said it has "heard our fans," and hopes to bring the Choco Taco back to ice cream trucks in the future.
NJ extending outdoor dining through late 2024
Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill extending permissions for outdoor dining through November 2024.
Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill extending permissions for outdoor dining through November 2024.
Alex Jones’ attorneys ‘messed up,’ sending 2 years of texts to Sandy Hook family lawyers
Mark Bankston, the attorney representing the parents of a 6-year-old boy who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, made the revelation while Alex Jones was on the witness stand.
Mark Bankston, the attorney representing the parents of a 6-year-old boy who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, made the revelation while Alex Jones was on the witness stand.
Biden signs executive order aimed at protecting travel for abortion
One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.
One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.
Georgia to allow people to claim unborn children as dependents on taxes
Georgia families expecting a child can now claim any embryos with a detectible heartbeat as a dependent on their state taxes.
Georgia families expecting a child can now claim any embryos with a detectible heartbeat as a dependent on their state taxes.
Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan despite warnings from China
China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes any engagement by Taiwanese officials with foreign governments, announced multiple military exercises around the island.
China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes any engagement by Taiwanese officials with foreign governments, announced multiple military exercises around the island.
Household credit card debt surges in second quarter, highest jump in over 20 years
Total household debt reached $16.15 trillion at the end of June, an increase of $312 billion from the same quarter a year ago with mortgage, car loan, and credit card balances all rising.
Total household debt reached $16.15 trillion at the end of June, an increase of $312 billion from the same quarter a year ago with mortgage, car loan, and credit card balances all rising.
2022 primaries: Takeaways from election results Tuesday night
In one of the biggest days of this year's primary campaign season, voters rejected a measure that would have made it easier to restrict abortion rights in red-state Kansas.
In one of the biggest days of this year's primary campaign season, voters rejected a measure that would have made it easier to restrict abortion rights in red-state Kansas.
NJ teen found fatally shot in Queens
The NYPD is investigating the shooting of a 14-year-old boy from New Jersey who was found dead outside a home in the Rockaways.
The NYPD is investigating the shooting of a 14-year-old boy from New Jersey who was found dead outside a home in the Rockaways.