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The Israeli troop killing of a U.S. teen in the West Bank sparks outrage

11:10am April 09, 2025

The killing of a Palestinian American teen by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank has sparked an outcry from relatives and community members in the Palestinian territory as well as the U.S.

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Jersey Shore Wave to kick off season as one of the newest teams in women's football

5:00am March 29, 2025

The Women's National Football Conference kicks off its sixth season this weekend. The Jersey Shore Wave is one of the new teams joining the league this year.

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New encampment at Columbia: Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University hold a press briefing

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Mahmoud Khalil's immigration case moves to New Jersey from New York

11:41am March 19, 2025

The decision offers a venue compromise in the bellwether case, while Khalil's legal team seeks to release him from detention and block his deportation.

'We are not California': New Jersey dealers push back on electric truck rules

8:00am December 23, 2024

Vehicle dealers are pushing back on rules that would increase the number of electric trucks sold in New Jersey. It could be a preview of a brewing fight over state rules about cars.

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Mystery drones flying over New Jersey have residents and officials puzzled

4:10pm December 11, 2024

The drones have been seen above critical infrastructure like reservoirs, rail stations and military bases. The governor says there is "no known threat," but the FBI is still investigating.

Robert Menendez Elementary School will change its name after the senator's conviction

8:38am July 28, 2024

by Willem Marx

The New Jersey school will drop the Menendez name it adopted in 2013 now that the senator was found guilty of bribery.

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Jury to begin deliberations Friday in bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez

1:42am July 12, 2024

by The Associated Press

Prosecutors say the Democrat accepted nearly $150,000 in gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash to corruptly abuse his power. Menendez has pleaded not guilty to charges

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Bob Menendez declines to testify in his bribery trial as defense rests

12:27am July 04, 2024

by The Associated Press

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez said he chose not to testify at his trial because he believes prosecutors failed to prove the bribery case against him. Closing arguments may begin as early as Monday.

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez to seek independent reelection bid amid corruption trial

3:00am June 04, 2024

by Associated Press

Menendez had said this year that he would not seek the Democratic nomination to pursue a fourth term, and on Monday he filed paperwork with the state to launch an independent bid on the ballot.

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez's criminal corruption trial begins Monday in New York.

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Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez goes on trial in New York on federal corruption charges

5:49pm May 13, 2024

by Ryan Lucas

Sen. Robert Menendez, a powerful Democrat from New Jersey, goes on trial in Manhattan on federal corruption charges. Two New Jersey businessmen accused of bribing him are his co-defendants.