US carries out new strike in Yemen -U.S. officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. military is carrying out an additional strike against the Houthis in Yemen, a day after launching a wave of attacks …
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Bellwood Antis School Officials Charged for Failing to Protect Students from Sexual Abuse
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced charges against two Bellwood Antis School District officials for their failure to protect students in light of …
New York Trump judge latest target of threats aimed at US officials
By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A threat against the judge overseeing Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York on Thursday is the latest …
Officials Monitoring Rockaway and Passaic River Levels for Possible Cresting and Flooding
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ – The Parsippany Police Department, via their Facebook page, informed residents of the ongoing monitoring of the Rockaway and Passaic Rivers. The …
US, Chinese officials discuss law enforcement issues including fentanyl
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior U.S. and Chinese officials, in a virtual meeting on Wednesday, discussed cooperating on law enforcement issues including the illicit flow of …
AI advances risk facilitating cyber crime, top US officials say
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Advances in artificial intelligence may facilitate hacking, scamming and money laundering by reducing the technical know-how required to …
Maryland Officials Warn of Impending Snow Storm
MARYLAND – The National Weather Service has issued a warning about impending weather impacts including snow, rain, and potential ice conditions expected to hit Maryland …
Bethlehem Township Officials Declare Snow Emergency
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, PA – The Township of Bethlehem, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, has declared a Snow Emergency effective from 12 pm Saturday, until 6 am …
Hunterdon County Officials Warn Residents of Rising Internet and Phone Scams
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson and Sheriff Frederick. W. Brown are raising awareness among residents about the increasing prevalence of internet and …
At December meeting, some Fed officials mulled end to balance sheet cuts
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Some Federal Reserve officials are ready to talk about what it would take for the central bank …
Biden Admin Calls Israeli Officials ‘Irresponsible’ For Suggesting Palestinian Relocation
Biden Admin Calls Israeli Officials ‘Irresponsible’ For Suggesting Palestinian Relocation Jake Smith on January 2, 2024 The Biden administration said Tuesday that Israeli officials were …
Twin Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv injure 21, officials say
KHARKIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -Twin Russian missile strikes on central Kharkiv on Saturday injured at least 21 people, Ukrainian officials said. The Kharkiv regional chief prosecutor …
Mexico, US officials discuss urgency to reopen border crossings- Mexico minister
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s Foreign Minister Alicia Barce said on Wednesday she spoke with U.S. authorities about the importance of reopening border crossings, following …
As New Jersey Gas Car Ban Looms, Officials Announce EV Battery Recycling Plan
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey legislature has passed the pioneering Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act (S3723/A5365), establishing a comprehensive system for lithium-ion vehicle …
New Jersey is the Pothole State and Officials Call for Better Service and Tracking
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has passed a bill sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco, requiring the Department of Transportation (DOT) …
Toms River Officials Bid Farewell to Mayor Maurice Hill
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After a tumultuous four-year tenure, Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill’s last day in office will be on December 31st. On January …
India’s FY25 steel demand to be slower as elections loom – analysts, officials
By Neha Arora NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s steel demand will likely slow in the next financial year beginning March as a mammoth general election …
Ex-US, NATO officials call on Congress to pass new Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More than 40 former top U.S. and NATO diplomats and defense officials on Monday urged Congress to approve new aid for Ukraine, …
Hackensack Grapples with Widespread Flooding, City Officials Urge Caution
HACKENSACK, NJ — Following an overnight deluge, Hackensack is confronting extensive flooding across the city. Authorities strongly advise against driving through inundated areas, emphasizing the …
Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked two more ships in Red Sea
By Ahmed Elimam, Phil Stewart and Terje Solsvik DUBAI/TEL AVIV/OSLO (Reuters) -Yemen’s Houthi movement attacked two commercial ships in the Red Sea with naval drones …
US officials head to Europe to talk Russia oil price cap enforcement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. Treasury Department officials will head to Europe next week to discuss enforcing the price cap on Russian oil with government …
Militant attack kills three Pakistani police officers – officials
By Saud Mehsud DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (Reuters) – Pakistan police said three officers were killed on Friday near the northwestern Afghan border during a …
US officials say Russians hackers are launching potential SolarWinds-style operations
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. officials say that Russian hackers are targeting servers hosting outdated versions of software made by the Czech tech company …
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Justice Department Officials Meet with Law Enforcement Officials in Indianapolis
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta delivered remarks at the Department’s Violent Crime Reduction Summit, which brings together federal, state, …
US puts sanctions on two former Afghan officials for corruption
By Arshad Mohammed and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Monday it put sanctions on two former Afghan officials and 44 …
New Jersey Seeks to Strip Benefits, Pensions from Public Officials Not Convicted of Crimes
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill is under consideration in New Jersey, aiming to intensify pension forfeiture regulations for public officials. This bill requires the …
Jackson Officials Oppose State Push to Decrease Parking Requirements for High Density Housing
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ -A bill in the New Jersey legislature seeks to reduce required parking spot minimums on new high-density and residential construction projects if …
Laredo CBP, HSI officials advise Christmas gift shoppers to avoid counterfeit, dubious origin goods that pose consumer safety, U.S. economic security risks
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations officials gathered at Laredo’s World Trade Bridge for an illustrative event to advise …
Brick Township Officials Say Beach Badges Make for a Great Holiday Gift Idea
BRICK, NJ – Season beach badges and parking passes for the 2024 season at Brick Beach will be available for purchase starting Monday, December 11. …
Officials Investigating Fire at Maryland Water Treatment Facility
ST. MICHAELS, MD – A fire broke out at the Waste Water Treatment Facility on E. Marengo Street in St. Michaels on Monday at 11:23 …
Deal on EU fiscal rules unlikely this year, say officials
By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union governments look increasingly unlikely to reach a deal on new EU fiscal rules this year because their …
US restricts visas for Uganda, Zimbabwe officials, citing repression
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday expanded a visa restriction policy on Ugandan officials to include those it believes are …
US officials to visit Taiwan to explain chip curbs, minister says
TAIPEI (Reuters) – U.S. officials plan to visit Taiwan to explain to companies details of new curbs, primarily aimed at China, on advanced chip exports, …
Health Officials Warn of Deadly ‘Gas Station Heroin’ in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY, NJ – The state of New Jersey is experiencing a surge in the use of Tianeptine, commonly known as “gas station heroin,” “Zaza …
Officials Warn Mysterious Fast-Spreading Dog Illness Sweeping America Can Be Fatal
NEWARK, NJ – The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has warned dog owners across the United States about a mysterious illness affecting canines. This illness, …
Two officials in Arizona charged for 2022 election interference
(Reuters) -An Arizona grand jury on Wednesday indicted two Republican county commissioners, accusing them of felony interference and conspiracy for attempting to delay certification of …
Dem AG Unveils Indictment Against Republican Election Officials Who Pushed For Hand-Counting Ballots
Dem AG Unveils Indictment Against Republican Election Officials Who Pushed For Hand-Counting Ballots Robert Schmad on November 29, 2023 Arizona’s Democratic attorney general announced today …
Man Sentenced for Election-Related Threats Toward Georgia Public Officials
A Texas man was sentenced today to two years in prison for posting a message online threatening several Georgia public officials following the 2020 election. …
Texas man sentenced for threatening Georgia officials after Trump’s election loss
By Sharon Bernstein (Reuters) – A Texas man who went on Craigslist to call for the murder of Georgia election officials after the 2020 presidential …
US warship in Red Sea shoots down Iranian-made drone launched from Yemen
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. Navy warship in the Red Sea shot down an Iran-produced drone launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, U.S. Central Command said …
Subpoena Demands Toms River Elected Officials’ Communications Regarding Orthodox Jews
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River is being sued, and nineteen past and present elected officials are named in the complaint lodged two weeks ago …
Exclusive-Greece to repay more euro zone bailout loans ahead of schedule -officials
By Lefteris Papadimas ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece will next month repay ahead of schedule 5.3 billion euros ($5.8 billion) of loans owed to euro zone …
New Jersey Officials Warn of White Extremist Terrorists Targeting ‘Soft Targets’ with Incendiary Devices
Domestic Extremists Target Soft Spots in Series of Incendiary Attacks, New Jersey Officials Warn NEW JERSEY – A recent wave of attacks by domestic extremists …
Israel-Hamas Conflict Increases Risk Of Islamist Terrorist Attacks In Europe, Officials Say
Israel-Hamas Conflict Increases Risk Of Islamist Terrorist Attacks In Europe, Officials Say Brandon Poulter on November 24, 2023 The risk of terrorist attacks in Europe …
Analysis-Gaza war increases risk of Islamist attacks in Europe, security officials say
By Andrew MacAskill, Michael Holden and Sarah Marsh LONDON/BERLIN (Reuters) – European security officials are seeing a growing risk of attacks by Islamists radicalised by …
Health Officials Warn of Bacterial Disease Spreading in Lakewood, Ocean County
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Northern Ocean County faces a health challenge with a rising number of shigella cases, a bacterium found in the intestinal tract of …
U.S. forces carry out series of strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq
By Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Timour Azhari WASHINGTON/BAGHDAD (Reuters) -The United States carried out two series of strikes in Iraq against Iranian-backed militants, U.S. …
US, China, Southeast Asia defence officials meet amid crises
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Defence ministers and officials from the United States, China, Russia and Southeast Asia gathered in Indonesia on Thursday for a meeting where …
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson and Law Enforcement Officials to Announce Major Drug Trafficking Indictment
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Will Thompson will be joined by federal, state and local law enforcement officials today at 2:45 p.m. at the …
State Officials Trying to Track Source of Dangerous Contagious Bacterial Outbreak in Two NJ Counties
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is investigating a surge in Legionnaires’ disease cases in Middlesex and Union counties. Officials urge …