Sep 19 What we know about the New York and New Jersey bombings By News Desk Ahmad Khan Rahami, believed to be responsible for the explosions in New York City and New Jersey, was taken into custody Monday after a shootout with police. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said that authorities "had every reason to… Continue reading
Sep 19 Suspect in New York, New Jersey bombings taken into custody By Larisa Epatko NEW YORK -- A suspect of bombings in New York City and New Jersey was captured Monday after a shootout with police. Continue reading
Sep 17 Pipe bomb explodes near New Jersey charity run for military members By Michael D. Regan A pipe bomb exploded in New Jersey before the start of a 5K race to benefit military members. No injuries were reported. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 4:26 Why Hermine is the first hurricane to hit U.S. soil in over a decade By PBS News Hour Early Friday morning, Hurricane Hermine hit Florida’s Big Bend region on the Gulf Coast, causing major damage and a state of emergency for more than 50 counties. Climate Central’s Sean Sublette joins William Brangham to consider what Hermine tells us… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 8:15 After historic victory, Clinton on 'great threat' of Trump By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 20 New owner of Trump's Taj Mahal wants to make casino great again By Wayne Parry, Associated Press Billionaire Carl Icahn isn't sure whether he'll spend the $100 million he promised to spruce up the struggling gambling hall opened in 1990 by Donald Trump, who hailed it as "the eighth wonder of the world."… Continue reading
Apr 26 Supreme Court sides with police officer in free speech case By Sam Hananel, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a New Jersey police officer who was demoted after his boss mistakenly believed he was involved in a political campaign can still bring a lawsuit alleging a violation of free speech rights. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 5:01 News Wrap: Newark to reform policing under DOJ agreement By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the city of Newark, New Jersey, agreed to reform the way its police officers treat minorities under a settlement with the Justice Department. Also, President Obama commuted prison sentences for 61 drug offenders. Continue watching
Mar 02 6 N.J. papers call on Christie to resign over Trump nod By Associated Press Six New Jersey newspapers say Gov. Chris Christie should resign over his endorsement of Donald Trump. They add that if Christie refuses to quit, New Jersey citizens should initiate a recall effort. Continue reading
Jan 12 New Jersey may become second state to raise smoking age to 21 By Joshua Barajas New Jersey lawmakers passed a bill Monday that would fine retailers up to $1,000 for selling tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, to people under 21 years of age. Continue reading