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A New Jersey youth detention center had ‘culture of abuse,’ new lawsuit says
A New Jersey youth detention center let a “culture of abuse” in which staff sexually abused boys endure for decades, a new lawsuit alleges.
New Jersey casino, sports bet revenues hit high of $5.8B, but most casinos trail pre-COVID levels
New Jersey's casino and sports betting operators and their online partners won nearly $5.8 billion in 2023, setting a new record, figures released Tuesday show.
Judge blocks JetBlue’s $3.8 billion buyout of Spirit Airlines
A federal judge is siding with the Biden administration and blocking JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the $3.8 billion deal would reduce competition.
Sen. Bob Menendez and wife seek separate trials on bribery charges
Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife are seeking separate trials on bribery charges they each face in a New York court.
Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place
Former President Donald Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday with his rivals languishing far behind, a victory that affirmed his grip on the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Vivek Ramaswamy suspends his 2024 Republican presidential bid and endorses rival Donald Trump
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy suspended his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Monday and endorsed former President Donald Trump after finishing a distant fourth in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses.
Father of fallen NYPD officer who advocated for 9/11 compensation fund struck and killed by SUV
A New Jersey man who became a vocal advocate for families of 9/11 first responders following the death of his NYPD officer son was struck and killed by an SUV in a hospital parking lot, police said Sunday.
Through sobs, cargo ship officer says crew is ‘broken’ over deaths of 2 firefighters in blaze
A top officer of an Italian cargo ship that caught fire last summer in one of America's busiest seaports broke down in sobs Thursday recalling his crew's initial efforts to put out the blaze, saying they “are broken” that two New Jersey fire captains lost their lives battling the blaze.
Worker tells of fleeing burning vehicle in cargo ship fire that killed 2 New Jersey firefighters
Gaven Puchinsky had been pushing vehicles onto a huge cargo ship in one of the nation's busiest seaports when he heard a loud “clunking” noise that he believed came from the yellow Jeep Wrangler he was using to nudge the cars up a steep ramp in Newark, New Jersey.
Sen. Bob Menendez seeks dismissal of criminal charges
Sen. Bob Menendez on Wednesday sought dismissal of charges, including bribery, as his lawyers told a judge that New York federal prosecutors are making claims that are “outrageously false" and "distort reality.”