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Accused child rapist extradited to US after fleeing Bucks County
District Attorney Jennifer Schorn said Noel Angel Yanes, 45, was charged in Feb. 2024 and then fled the United States.

Will A Buc-ee's Be Built In New York Soon?
17 new Buc-ee's locations are planned over the next five years.

NJ may ban dog and cat sales at pet stores—NJ Top News
Pet stores in NJ could be banned from selling dogs, cats and rabbits. Supporters of the ban say it will cut down on importing dogs from unscrupulous breeders.

Trenton child assault suspect arrested in Bucks County
Tullytown Borough police and U.S. Marshals arrested Yasyn Johnson AKA Yasyn Siplin Thursday morning at the Creek Village Apartments in Tullytown on a warrant from Trenton.

FL Shows 8 Philly Teens that Shoplifting is a Full Contact Sport
Eight Philadelphia youth football players were arrested in Polk County, FL, after deputies say they stole more than $2,296 in merchandise from a Dicks Sporting Goods store.

Arrests made in Newark mass shooting, report says—NJ Top News
Nearly a month after a mass shooting outside a Newark, NJ, liquor store, police reportedly have four suspects in custody. Victims include a 10yr old boy.

Rising Health Insurance Costs Leave Many New Jerseyans Uneasy
As health insurance debates heat up, residents are caught between confidence and confusion. Let’s break down the numbers and feelings behind their choices.

Wow! How big was Sherrill's win?—NJ Top News
The certified election results show just how big Mikie Sherrill's win over Jack Ciattarelli was. See how your town voted.

Court ruling restricts NJ's assisted suicide law
As terminally ill patients face heartbreaking choices, a recent court ruling has confirmed that only New Jersey residents can seek medical aid in dying. The implications are profound.

New Jersey Moves To Scrap HS Graduation Proficiency Exam
A bill to scrap the NJGPA has sparked a lively debate among lawmakers. Is this the end of testing as we know it for our schools?
