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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez resigns from Senate after bribery convictions
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's Senate career came to a close Tuesday, capping roughly five decades in Democratic politics that took him from the local school board to chair of the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee, just over a month after a jury convicted him on federal bribery charges.
Pioneering talk show host Phil Donahue dies at age 88
Dubbed “the king of daytime talk,” Phil Donahue was the first to incorporate audience participation in a talk show, typically during a full hour with a single guest.
Now that mpox is a global health emergency, will it trigger another pandemic?
The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreaks of mpox in Congo and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency, requiring urgent action to curb the virus' transmission.
Pat Hobbs resigns as Rutgers athletic director, citing health concerns
Rutgers athletic director Pat Hobbs resigned Friday, citing health reasons for deciding to leave the school after nine years.
New Jersey governor’s former chief of staff to replace Menendez, but only until November election
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday tapped his former chief of staff to temporarily replace convicted U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and said he will appoint whoever wins the post in November as soon as election results are certified.
Trump, displaying groceries outside his NJ home, attacks Harris on economy
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he thinks he’s “entitled to personal attacks” on his Democratic rival,
3rd person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head products
Boar’s Head recalled 7 million pounds of deli meats on July 30, expanding an initial recall on July 25 after a liverwurst sample collected by health officials in Maryland tested positive for listeria.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can appear on NJ’s ballot, top election official says
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn't violate New Jersey's “sore loser” law and can appear on the ballot as an independent candidate for president, the state's top elections official said Wednesday.
Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as VP
In choosing Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections for abortion rights and generous aid to families.
NJ judge rejects indictment in Paterson police shooting amid new evidence
A New Jersey judge dismissed an indictment against a police officer facing charges over shooting and paralyzing a Paterson man.