Projects that will have a huge impact on Atlantic City are moving through the New Jersey Legislature, including plans for an expansion of casino gambling to the northern part of the state, and a financial assistance package for the seaside gambling resort.
The truck driver who slammed into a limo carrying Tracy Morgan, killing one man and severely injuring the comedian, will ask a judge next week to throw out criminal charges against him.
The presidential campaign of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders angrily accused the Democratic National Committee of trying to "undermine our campaign" by barring it from a voter database Friday after a breach enabled his staff to improperly access information compiled by rival Hillary Clinton's campaign.
Closing out a tumultuous year, President Barack Obama laid the groundwork Friday for his last year in office, vowing not to fade into the background but instead use his remaining months to push longstanding goals to fruition.