Madera County man sentenced to life for kidnapping and killing teen ex-girlfriend

A young woman’s disappearance after a late shift ended in a multi-day search, a burned car, and a body found in an orchard. MADERA, CA – A 25-year-old man will spend the…

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Wall Stadium Kicks Off 2026 Season with NASCAR Spring Fling 50 in Wall Township

WALL, N.J. — Stock car racing returns to the Jersey Shore on April 25 as Wall Stadium Speedway opens its 2026 season with the Spring Fling 50, featuring a full slate of…

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New Jersey Freeze Warning: Frost and Cold Weather Alert Issued Through Tuesday

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — Temperatures could plunge as low as 26 degrees across much of New Jersey late Monday into Tuesday, prompting a National Weather Service freeze watch that puts crops, gardens,…

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New Jersey Officials Warn 4/20 Drivers: Drug-Impaired Crashes Linked to 26% of Serious Cases

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — New Jersey law enforcement is ramping up enforcement ahead of April 20, warning that drug-impaired driving—linked to 26% of serious or fatal crashes in a federal study—puts lives at…

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New Jersey is the only FIFA host price gouging soccer fans during the World Cup and it will have ‘chilling effect’ on attendance

FIFA Warns $150 NJ Transit Fares to MetLife Could Hurt 2026 World Cup Attendance in East Rutherford Friday East Rutherford, NJ — FIFA officials warned Friday that $150 round-trip train fares to…

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Queens man indicted after boxcutter attack leaves woman slashed in Astoria

Two people were injured in a broad daylight confrontation outside a Broadway market that prosecutors say escalated into a violent blade attack. QUEENS, NY – A Woodside man has been indicted on…

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Twin Brothers Sentenced in Sunset Park Lobby Killing Linked to Rikers Island Gang Plot

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 21-year-old man’s fatal shooting inside a Sunset Park apartment building has led to lengthy prison sentences for twin brothers, prosecutors say, after a gang alliance formed on Rikers…

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Carnival Cruise Line has had enought: new rules announced to curb bad behavior and improve negative image

New York, NY — Carnival Cruise Line has rolled out stricter fleetwide rules for 2025–2026, including banning Bluetooth speakers and enforcing teen curfews, as the company intensifies efforts to reduce disruptive behavior…

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Allentown Police Clock Driver at 49 MPH in 25 Zone During Targeted Enforcement on N. 15th Street

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A driver traveling nearly twice the speed limit—49 mph in a 25 mph residential zone—highlighted a targeted enforcement effort that resulted in 21 traffic stops on North 15th Street,…

Masked conductor in a dark suit and bandana reaches into a burlap sack labeled 'NJ FIFA TAX' as money spills out, while three surprised men in patriotic outfits hold cash nearby in a bus or train setting.

Dear World, Please Forgive New Jersey for Being New Jersey During the World Cup

On behalf of the entire state of New Jersey, we would like to issue FIFA and World Cup soccer fans all over the world a heartfelt apology. We know what you’re thinking:…

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Crowd of protesters at a political rally holding signs and American flags; the prominent sign says, 'Government-Run HEALTH CARE Will TAX You To DEATH!!' A second sign quotes Ronald Reagan about government solving problems.

New Jersey Towns Continue Public Healthcare Double Taxation Hike Across the State

TRENTON, N.J. — Homeowners across New Jersey are absorbing rising property tax bills tied to municipal employee health insurance costs, a shift that effectively forces residents to pay twice as their own…

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Here’s Why FIFA is Shutting Down Met-Life Stadium’s Parking Lot and Charging $200 to Park at American Dream Mall

East Rutherford, New Jersey — Tens of thousands of World Cup fans heading to MetLife Stadium in 2026 will face no on-site parking and $200-plus off-site fees under a FIFA-driven plan that…

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Gas stop turns wild as man scores $50K with strangers help

Gas stop gamble turns into $50K jackpot with help from stranger Mingo Junction, OH — A quick stop for gas turned into a $50,000 payday for an Ohio man after a chance…

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Patient snaps and attacks healthcare worker in Utica

Hospital room turns violent as patient attacks healthcare worker Utica, NY — A hospital visit escalated into violence when a patient allegedly attacked a healthcare provider inside a room at Wynn Hospital,…

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Howell Council Advances $67.4M Budget With Tax Increase, Residents Raise Zoning Concerns Tuesday

Howell Township, NJ — Residents face a proposed tax increase as township officials introduced a $67.4 million municipal budget Tuesday night while fielding public complaints about zoning enforcement and neighborhood development. The…

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World Cup 2026: $80 Shuttle Tickets, $150 Train Fares, $225 Parking Highlight High Cost of Getting to New York New Jersey Stadium Matches

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Fans planning to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford are facing steep transportation costs, with official shuttle tickets priced at $80 and…

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