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Bob Menendez Staring at 15 Years in Prison

Prosecutors argue disgraced NJ senator should pay dearly for 'grave abuse of his power'

(Newser) - Prosecutors say former Sen. Bob Menendez should be imprisoned for 15 years for a "grave abuse of his power," after the New Jersey Democrat became the first person to be convicted of abusing a Senate committee leadership position and the first US public official to be convicted of serving as...

Man Accused of Mowing Down Gaudreau Brothers Rejects Plea

Alleged drunk driver pleads not guilty in deaths of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau

(Newser) - The driver charged with killing NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road pleaded not guilty to the indictment Tuesday after turning down a prosecution offer of 35 years in prison, the AP reports. Sean M. Higgins, 44, appeared briefly in...

Mine Collapse Causes Huge Sinkhole Along NJ Highway

Road crews are repairing monster hole along I-80, with no clear date on when things will be fixed

(Newser) - Road crews were repairing a short stretch of Interstate 80 in northern New Jersey on Friday where a sinkhole forced the eastbound lanes to shut down, but it was still unknown when they'll reopen. The highway's guardrail still hung suspended in the air across the gaping 40-foot-wide hole,...

FAA Issues Temporary New Jersey Drone Ban

'Deadly force' can be used in 22 restricted areas, agency says

(Newser) - The Federal Aviation Administration has banned drones from airspace over much of New Jersey following thousands of reports of unusual activity . The monthlong ban on drone flights in what the FAA calls "National Defense Airspace" began late Wednesday and will last until Jan. 17, NJ.com reports. The ban...

Lawmakers Suggest Shooting Down Mystery NJ Drones

(Newser) - Local officials in New Jersey are demanding answers from the government on the mysterious drones that have been spotted over the state in recent weeks—and some lawmakers say they should be shot down. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, said Thursday that the drones should be "shot down,...

New Jersey Plagued by Mysterious Drones

Governor says they're nothing for the public to worry about, though FBI is investigating

(Newser) - Dozens of drones have been spotted at night across New Jersey in recent weeks, including near sensitive sites such as a military research facility, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday. Murphy said the drones don't appear to pose a public safety concern, the AP reports. The FBI has been investigating...

New Jersey Bans Book Bans
New Jersey Bans Book Bans
Dec 9, 2024 2:49 PM CST

New Jersey Bans Book Bans

New law covers school, public libraries

(Newser) - New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law Monday to prohibit public and school libraries from banning books in the state and to enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law. The measure is set to take effect in a year, but the...

'Operation RU Pharm' Nabs 7 in Rutgers Bust

7 have been arrested in what authorities say was a social media-run drug ring at New Jersey university

(Newser) - A monthslong probe into drug activity at New Jersey's Rutgers University has resulted in seven arrests, including that of a former student. Per a release from the office of Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone, the undercover sting dubbed "Operation RU Pharm" unearthed "a closed and private social...

Severe Storms Wreak Havoc on Both Coasts

Record rain, high winds in California, Seattle; blizzard and winter storm warnings on East Coast

(Newser) - A major storm dropped more snow and record rain in California, causing small landslides and flooding some streets, while on the opposite side of the country, blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday for areas spanning from the Northeast to central Appalachia. The storm on the West Coast...

14-Year-Old Accused of Starting NJ Wildfire

Boy is being held in blaze that burned through more than 50 acres

(Newser) - Police in New Jersey have arrested a person accused of starting a wildfire amid the state's ongoing drought—and he's all of 14 years old. Evesham Township Police say they arrested the juvenile and charged him with setting a fire on Oct. 30 that burned more than 50...

In New Jersey, a Big Ask From Governor on Water Use

Amid major drought conditions, Phil Murphy asks Garden State residents to cut back on water use

(Newser) - New Jersey hasn't had a dry spell this bad since Teddy Roosevelt was president, leading to wildfire outbreaks across the state. Now, Gov. Phil Murphy has issued a drought warning, asking residents to be judicious in their water use to avoid nonvoluntary water restrictions down the line. "Every...

Also on Fire: The Northeast
Also on Fire: The Northeast
Nov 11, 2024 10:35 AM CST

Also on Fire: The Northeast

As California contends with its blazes, firefighters on East Coast have drought-induced fires of their own

(Newser) - The West is usually the focus of news about US wildfires, but the Northeast is currently waging its own fiery battles as a regional drought continues to leave the land parched and ripe for blazes. Axios reports that an "abnormally dry fall" has firefighters hard at work, with a...

Teenage Employee Killed Fighting New York Wildfire

Tree fell on 18-year-old as he helped battle a blaze on New Jersey border

(Newser) - An 18-year-old New York parks employee killed while fighting a wildfire in the state Saturday was being mourned by his family as well as state officials. Dariel Vasquez, an aide with the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Department, was helping to combat a wildfire in Orange County'...

Grisly Sight on New Jersey Beach: A Butchered Dolphin

Feds are investigating after disturbing find

(Newser) - A very precisely butchered dolphin was found on a New Jersey shore, prompting a "very disturbing call" to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center and a federal investigation, reports NJ101.5 . More:
  • The find: The animal, a common dolphin, was found in Allenhurst. A post from the center describes the
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Feeling Political? So Are These US States

Maryland ranks as the No. 1 state in terms of political engagement, per WalletHub

(Newser) - Election Day is less than three weeks away, but early voting is already underway in some states, and others are gearing up to open their own polls. WalletHub wanted to see which states were the most politically engaged, so it looked at all 50 using 10 metrics as a gauge....

Commuter Train Hits Tree, Kills Conductor

Nearly 2 dozen people injured aboard New Jersey Transit train

(Newser) - A New Jersey Transit commuter train struck a chunk of a tree on the tracks Monday, leaving the train operator dead and nearly two dozen people injured. The accident occurred shortly after 6am just north of the Roebling Station in Mansfield Township, NJ Transit said in a statement. There were...

Mid-Debate, Senate Candidate Freezes Up

Curtis Bashaw momentarily froze during faceoff with Dem Andy Kim in New Jersey

(Newser) - Curtis Bashaw is the Republican running against Democrat Rep. Andy Kim for Bob Menendez's Senate seat in New Jersey, and he and Kim faced off Sunday in a debate—but during their sparring over the issues, Bashaw experienced what appeared to be some kind of medical episode, though he'...

Uber's Fine Print Under Scrutiny Following Horrific Crash

New Jersey couple says court is enforcing terms preventing lawsuit that they didn't agree to

(Newser) - A New Jersey couple who suffered extensive injuries when their Uber driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle are warning users what rights they're signing away when agreeing to the company's fine-print terms and conditions. John and Georgia McGinty, who each suffered multiple broken bones...

10 Most, Least Diverse States in America

West Virginia comes in last on WalletHub's list, while California takes the No. 1 spot

(Newser) - In the next two decades or so, the US Census Bureau expects that non-Hispanic whites will no longer rank as the lone ethnic majority in America—in fact, the agency predicts there won't be any group that will be able to claim that by then, per WalletHub . That translates...

10 Happiest States in America
These Are
the Happiest
US States
Sep 14, 2024 5:30 AM CDT

These Are the Happiest US States

In WalletHub's ranking, the Aloha State takes the top spot for joy

(Newser) - Ever wonder where the happiest Americans live? According to WalletHub's ranking of the happiest states, Hawaii lives up to its reputation for rainbows and sunshine. In a new report, they used 30 metrics to assess joy in all 50 states. "The happiest states are those that provide above-average...

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