Nation & World

Marijuana use continues to be prevalent amongst teenagers, and a new report finds a majority of high school seniors see no danger in using the drug.

The man charged with killing a 6-year-old New York City boy in one of the nation's most notorious missing-child cases has a disturbing history of beating his wife, molesting a relative and drug use, prosecutors said in court documents released Wednesday.

Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation Wednesday scaling back across-the-board cuts on programs ranging from the Pentagon to the national park system, adding a late dusting of bipartisanship to a year more likely to be remembered for a partial government shutdown and near-perpetual gridlock.

The stock market had a swift and clear reaction to the Federal Reserve's decision to trim its stimulus efforts: This wasn't so bad after all.

Half of all drivers in New Jersey and around the country are speeding, according to a new report by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, either because those drivers are not aware of how fast they're going or because they simply enjoy traveling at a high rate of speed.

A federal grand jury has indicted a man accused of a deadly shooting spree at the Los Angeles International Airport on first-degree murder charges.

Adults may harp on teens for texting and driving, but a report finds older drivers are more likely to use their phones behind the wheel.

Nirvana, Kiss and Peter Gabriel will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year.

Stocks raced higher after two down weeks, as investors warmed up to the idea that the economy is getting better.

As the economy continues its slow-motion recovery, many Garden State residents are using their entire salaries for day-to-day expenses, and ignoring saving for retirement.