Take Your Balls and Go Home: Trump signs executive order barring biological men from female sports

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at prohibiting transgender women from competing in female sports categories, directing federal agencies to enforce policies that restrict…

New Jersey vows to defy Trump order restricting gender-affirming care for children

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin joined 14 other attorneys general in opposing an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump, which seeks to eliminate federal support…

Winter weather advisory issued for parts of New Jersey as snow, sleet, and ice expected

MIDDLESEX, N.J. — A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington counties, with wintry precipitation expected to create hazardous travel conditions overnight. The advisory is…

NYPD Arrests Suspect in Heinous Child Rape Case

New York, NY – The New York City Police Department has apprehended Dominique Giles, a 30-year-old male, in connection with a heinous sexual assault case within the confines of the 121st Precinct.…

Carteret man charged in fatal crash on Roosevelt Avenue

CARTERET, N.J. — A Carteret man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal crash that occurred earlier this month on the West Carteret Bridge, authorities announced Friday. The crash…

Fatal crash on Route 1 in Edison under investigation

EDISON, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Tuesday morning at the intersection of Route 1 and Grandview Avenue, officials said. Police responded to the scene at 12:07…

ICE removes Mexican fugitive wanted for rape after multiple illegal entries into US

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Raymundo Rojas Bacilio, a Mexican national wanted for rape in Mexico, following his conviction in New York for forcible touching, officials announced.…

Two North Jersey Physicians Lose Licenses Over Misconduct Allegations

Two North Jersey Physicians Lose Licenses Over Misconduct Allegations **Trenton, NJ** – The State Board of Medical Examiners has permanently revoked the licenses of Humberto T. Perez and Ahmad “Nazir” Kahf, two…

Former Senior NBC exec under fire for ‘Cowboy Barbie’ remark about Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

WASHINGTON — A former senior NBC executive is facing backlash after referring to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem as “Cowboy Barbie,” a remark critics are calling sexist and inappropriate. The…

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Man to face charges after assault, stabbing at Utica apartment complex

UTICA, N.Y. — A man is expected to face charges after an altercation at the Michael Walsh Apartments on Grey Avenue led to a stabbing, according to Utica police. Officers and fire…

California attorney general condemns Trump’s executive order on gender-affirming care

OAKLAND, Calif. — California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth, calling the move “cruel and irresponsible.” Bonta issued…

California AG Says Trump Misleading America About DEI

OAKLAND, Calif. — Attorneys general from 13 states issued a joint statement Friday criticizing President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs, calling the move…

Third soldier killed in Black Hawk crash identified as former Biden White House aide

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The third soldier killed in the Black Hawk helicopter crash involving an American Airlines plane has been identified as Capt. Rebecca Lobach, a former White House aide under the…

Manhunt for Escaped Prisoner Ongoing in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. — Law enforcement officials are searching for Nicholas Voutsas, a 25-year-old inmate who escaped Thursday morning from a New Jersey Department of Health medical transport van near University Hospital. Voutsas,…

New Jersey Joins Blue State Fight Against Trump to Save DEI Programs, Funding, Jobs

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with 12 other state attorneys general, issued a joint statement Friday condemning former President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders aimed at…

8-Year-Old Boy Shot and Killed in Newark, Man Injured

NEWARK, N.J. — An 8-year-old boy was shot and killed Friday evening in Newark, just blocks away from where a 36-year-old man was found wounded by gunfire around the same time, authorities…

White House responds to Selena Gomez over immigration comments

WASHINGTON — The White House pushed back against Selena Gomez after the singer and actress voiced concerns over the treatment of undocumented immigrants, with officials and critics pointing to American victims of…

8-year-old boy fatally shot in Newark; police seek suspect

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old boy in Newark and are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help identify those responsible.…

Secaucus police arrest Paterson man in prostitution-linked money laundering scheme

SECAUCUS, N.J. — A Paterson man has been arrested for allegedly laundering money linked to a prostitution ring operating in Secaucus and surrounding counties, authorities announced Thursday. Roldan R. Jimenez-Rodriguez, 41, was…

Lancaster man accused of raping unconscious woman as she died

LANCASTER, Pa. — A Lancaster man accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman as she died and recording the act will face trial after a judge ruled there was enough evidence for…

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