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August 4, 2026

Grocery run turns into $100K Powerball score at Long Island Wegmans

New Jersey takes on Amazon in blockbuster lawsuit over delivery drivers

State alleges company suppressed wages and blocked competition TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of using its dominance over…

Scooter vanishes in five minutes outside Newark store

Lucky Powerball ticket sold at neighborhood Queens shop

Teen arrested in Atlantic City for 2024 shooting death of 19-year-old

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Authorities arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday in connection with the November 2024 fatal shooting of Jaiden Perez, 19, who died nearly a month after being wounded in a…

DC father charged with first-degree murder in 2024 death of 5-year-old son

WASHINGTON — A Washington, D.C., man has been charged with first-degree murder in the alleged fatal beating of his 5-year-old son, nearly nine months after the child was found unresponsive in a…

High heat, rain and humidity bring challenges for New Jersey gardeners

TRENTON — New Jersey’s mid-summer weather pattern of sweltering temperatures, soaking rains, and thick humidity is testing the resilience of home gardens across the state. While these conditions can benefit growth in…

Second New Jersey GOP chairman charged with tax fraud

TRENTON — William Hayden, 58, the Republican chairman of Sussex County, has been indicted on a third-degree charge of filing a fraudulent tax return, marking the second high-profile case involving a New…

Flood submerges NJ animal shelter, all animals rescued in dramatic effort

PLAINFIELD, N.J. — A devastating flood struck the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society in Plainfield on Tuesday night, leaving the shelter completely underwater and destroying all of its supplies — but sparing…

Trump praises Rep. Van Drew for role in halting offshore wind project off Jersey Shore

WILDWOOD, N.J. — President Donald Trump on Wednesday credited Rep. Jeff Van Drew for helping to stop a major offshore wind project off the coast of New Jersey, calling the cancellation a…

Towson student thought he won $5K — then mom spotted $45K more

BALTIMORE, MD — A Towson University student from Montgomery County won $50,000 on the Maryland Lottery’s Lucky 777 scratch-off game after initially believing he had only won $5,000. The student, who used…

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Civic hits tree, 24-year-old driver dies in Clayton

CLAYTON, DE — A 24-year-old Wilmington man died early Tuesday morning when his vehicle crashed into a tree after failing to stop at a stop sign, according to Delaware State Police. The…

Crofton 7-Eleven hit by masked thieves in dawn heist

CROFTON, MD — A pair of masked suspects robbed a 7-Eleven convenience store early Monday morning in Crofton, making off with cash and merchandise before fleeing in a white SUV. Officers from…

Bridgeport lotto player bags six-figure jackpot at neighborhood deli

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A Connecticut Lottery player in Bridgeport hit it big Monday with a $100,000 winning ticket in the state’s Cash5 drawing. The ticket, sold at Krauszers in Bridgeport, matched all…

Pill parade: Oxy, alprazolam, and more found in Maryland home bust

PASADENA, MD — A 63-year-old man was arrested after detectives executing a search warrant in Pasadena uncovered a stash of suspected illegal drugs and paraphernalia, authorities announced Monday. Eastern District detectives launched…

Bergen County winner lands $571K in Jersey Cash 5 drawing

TRENTON, NJ — A Bergen County lottery player is celebrating a $571,000 windfall after matching all five numbers in Sunday’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at The Country…

Juvenile busted after ditching stolen ride on Dudley Avenue

BALTIMORE, MD — A 14-year-old boy was arrested and charged with auto theft after police tracked down a stolen vehicle using aerial surveillance in the city’s Eastern District, authorities said Monday. The…

Fake mustache shooter gets life for opening fire on NYPD cops

QUEENS, NY — A Manhattan man who opened fire on two NYPD officers while disguised in a trench coat and fake mustache was sentenced Monday to 35 years to life in prison…

Ocean County player nets $571K in lottery jackpot

TRENTON, NJ — A lucky Ocean County resident is holding a Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $571,000 after matching all five numbers in Sunday night’s drawing, state lottery officials announced. The winning…

Traffic slows to a crawl near Watchung Square Mall amid flood-related construction

WATCHUNG, N.J. — Heavy traffic congestion is being reported along Route 22 East and West in the area surrounding the Watchung Square Mall due to ongoing construction related to recent flooding, according…

Elkridge shopper scores big Powerball prize at Royal Farms

ELKRIDGE, MD — One lucky Powerball player is holding a $50,000 winning ticket sold at a convenience store in Elkridge, Maryland, lottery officials announced Tuesday. The ticket matched four of the five…

Mystery slasher wanted after bloody 4:30 a.m. attack in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD — Detectives are searching for a suspect linked to a pre-dawn cutting that took place last Thursday in the city’s Eastern District. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on July…

DC cop rammed by rogue driver in brazen U Street takedown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A police officer was injured early Monday morning when a driver fled a traffic stop on U Street in Northwest D.C., striking the officer with a vehicle before speeding…

Player scores six-figure lottery payday in Indiana County

CLYMER, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player won a progressive top prize of $109,464 on Saturday after purchasing a $5 Fast Play Cyber Cash ticket at a retailer in Indiana County, officials…