DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Seeks to Block Benefits

Trenton, NJ — A new federal lawsuit filed Thursday targets New Jersey’s policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition, with the U.S. Department of Justice arguing the law unlawfully disadvantages…

Investigative Report·Local Politics·Mercer County News·Political Crime and Corruption

Violent altercation outside bar leads to multiple charges

Bar fight beating lands man in court after victim left with broken nose Lancaster, PA — A violent early morning assault outside a popular downtown bar has moved forward in court after…

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Gun fired inside Bensalem restaurant sparks manhunt for armed suspect

Police search for suspect after shot fired in bathroom Bensalem, PA — A shot fired inside a restaurant bathroom has led to an active warrant and a search for a suspect police…

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Subway attack spills into McDonald’s robbery in the Bronx

Brutal subway robbery spills into Bronx McDonald’s as suspects flee with backpack Bronx, NY — A late-night subway encounter turned into a violent robbery that continued inside a fast-food restaurant, leaving a…

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Pennsylvania Shooting Range Grants Open as May 8 Deadline Nears for 2026 Projects

Harrisburg, PA — Pennsylvania sportsmen’s clubs have just over a week left to apply for state funding aimed at improving shooting ranges, with the 2026 grant deadline set for Friday, May 8.…

Pennsylvania News

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Lottery hits the road with events across Maryland this May

Maryland Lottery rolls out spring events across four cities Baltimore, MD — Lottery officials are heading outdoors with a series of public events across Maryland, bringing games and giveaways to communities as…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

Driver charged after crash kills two young passengers in Barre

Driver faces manslaughter charges after crash kills two passengers in Barre Barre, MA — A young driver is facing multiple felony charges after a crash that left two passengers dead, bringing the…

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Man Caught on Video Stealing Wallet from Car on Isabella Avenue in Newark

Newark, NJ — A man captured on surveillance video taking a wallet from a parked vehicle in Newark is now the focus of a public search, after the theft unfolded Tuesday morning…

North Jersey News

Jackson Township Employee Killed After Car Slams Into Tree in Jackson

Jackson, NJ — A Jackson Township employee died Thursday afternoon after their vehicle crashed into a tree, marking another fatal collision in a community already grappling with a surge in roadway deaths.…

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Man Gropes Woman at 90th Street 7 Train Station in Queens, NYPD Seeks Suspect

Queens, NY — A 20-year-old woman was groped from behind inside a Queens subway station early Friday morning, and the suspect remains at large, according to the NYPD. The incident happened around…

New York City News

Man Punches Pedestrian, Throws Bottle During Attempted Robbery on Lydig Avenue in Bronx

Bronx, NY — A 35-year-old man was punched in the head and targeted with a thrown glass bottle after refusing a robbery demand on a busy Bronx street, police said, as the…

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Laurel Search Warrant Uncovers 5 Guns, Fentanyl and $3K Cash; Two Men Arrested

Laurel, MD — A search warrant at a Laurel home led to the seizure of five firearms—including a stolen handgun and a ghost gun—along with fentanyl, nearly two kilograms of suspected cannabis,…

Glen Head Doctor, Son Accused of Selling Opioid Prescriptions in Long Island Scheme

Mineola, NY — A 71-year-old doctor and his 33-year-old son are accused of running a three-month scheme that illegally distributed prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances across Long Island and Queens,…

Woodbridge Man Charged After Exposing Himself to Two Women; 7-Eleven Robbery Suspect Sought

Woodbridge, VA — A 25-year-old man faces multiple charges after police say he exposed himself to two women outside a Woodbridge laundromat, while a separate late-night robbery at a nearby 7-Eleven ended…

Virginia News

Teen Shot During Fight at Blake High School; 19-Year-Old Charged With Assault in Montgomery County

Gaithersburg, MD — A 17-year-old student suffered a gunshot wound after a fight broke out in the parking lot of Blake High School on Wednesday morning, prompting the arrest of a 19-year-old…

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Jeopardy Champion Jamie Ding Criticizes ICE, Trump After 31-Game Streak, Draws Praise From Cory Booker

Trenton, NJ — Fresh off a 31-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, New Jersey state employee Jamie Ding is drawing national attention not just for his run, but for pointed criticism of federal…

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AOC Suggests U.S. ‘May Have Already Had a Gay President’ During Interview Exchange

Washington, D.C. — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparked conversation this week after suggesting the United States may have already had a gay president, despite no commander-in-chief ever publicly identifying as such. The New…

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After ‘No Kings’ Rhetoric, NJ Gov. Sherrill Meets and Praises British Royalty

Washington, D.C. — After months of invoking America’s rejection of monarchy on the campaign trail, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill met this week with the King and Queen of England during a…

Central Jersey News·Community News·Government News·Local Politics

Sanitation worker critically injured after being pinned in crash in Parsippany

Crash slams into garbage truck leaving worker trapped Parsippany, NJ — A morning trash pickup turned into a serious crash scene when a sanitation worker was struck and pinned between vehicles, suffering…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

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Update: Prosecutor Releases Statement on South Toms River Officer-Involved Shooting

Officer-Involved Shooting in South Toms River Leaves One Injured, Investigation Underway South Toms River, NJ — A person was injured in a police-involved shooting Tuesday night in South Toms River, prompting an…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

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