
Soccer - New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener
The 48-team World Cup, which will conclude on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.
Mon Feb 05 2024

Who is Chris Christie, Republican 2024 presidential hopeful?
Here are key facts about the former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie life and career.
Thu Jun 01 2023

Michigan state gunman carried note threatening New Jersey schools - Police
Anthony Dwayne had no known affiliation to the university or associations to any of his victims, MSU police have said.
Wed Feb 15 2023

Hurricane Ida death toll in Louisiana rises to 12
The number of deaths could increase as many people are relying on power from generators, Governor Bel Edwards said.
Sun Sep 05 2021

Ida's record rain floods New York-area homes, subways; at least 44 dead
Roadways were transformed into river-like torrents in minutes as the downpours struck on Wednesday night.
Fri Sep 03 2021

New York, New Jersey declare emergencies, at least 9 reported dead in record rains
The governors of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency as record-breaking rains from tropical storm Ida led to flooding.
Thu Sep 02 2021

New York, New Jersey declare emergencies, at least six reported dead in record rains
At least five flash-flood emergencies were issued on Wednesday evening by the National Weather Service.
Thu Sep 02 2021

Kool & the Gang co-founder Dennis Thomas dead at age 70
He died peacefully in his sleep Saturday in New Jersey, where he was a resident of Montclair.
Mon Aug 09 2021

Prosecutor: Man accused of murder says he killed 16
A man charged with beating to death a New Jersey resident he says sexually abused him as a child now claims he has killed 16 people.
Sun Mar 21 2021

Amusement park fire sends smoke billowing, damages building
The building, which was left with -extensive damage," was empty at the time and no fire-related injuries were reported.
Sat Jan 30 2021

US logs 1 million new COVID-19 cases last week, deaths up 12 pct
One out of every 315 Americans tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the past week.
Tue Nov 17 2020

'Melrose Place' actress headed back to prison for 2010 crash
Amy Locane still refuses to fully acknowledge her culpability in the fatal 2010 drunken driving crash in New Jersey.
Fri Sep 18 2020

Rare syndrome tied to COVID-19 kills three children in New York, Cuomo says
Both Cuomo and his counterpart in the neighboring state of New Jersey also spoke on Saturday about the pandemic's growing toll on mental health.
Sat May 09 2020

No quarantine, but travel advisory for NY, CT and NJ - Trump
Trump announced he reached the decision after consulting with the White House task force leading the federal response and the governors of the three states.
Sun Mar 29 2020

U.S. jury finds New Jersey man guilty in 2016 Manhattan bombing
A New Jersey man was found guilty by a federal jury in New York on Monday of planting two bombs in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood in September 2016.
Tue Oct 17 2017

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025