FBI: U.S. couple tried to board ship in New Jersey to go fight for ISIS

The couple planned to travel to Yemen aboard a cargo ship in an attempt to stay away from law enforcement, according to a federal prosecutor.

Man held in New Jersey killing charged in New Mexico deaths

Sean Lannon, the man accused in the beating death of an N.J. resident he claimed sexually abused him as a child was charged Friday with killing his ex-wife and two others in New Mexico.

Prosecutor: Man charged with 1 murder confessed he killed 16

A man who is accused of killing a New Jersey man, and who is considered a person of interest in the deaths of his ex-wife and three others in New Mexico, has said he is responsible for a total of 16 killings, prosecutors say.

Child killed, mom hurt when dogs attack in New Jersey

Authorities in New Jersey on Wednesday were investigating after a child was killed and his mother was injured in an attack by two dogs.

Dr. Oz, Port Authority officer revive passenger at Newark airport

A man who went into cardiac arrest at Newark Liberty International Airport was saved due to quick work by Port Authority Police Officers and Dr. Mehmet Oz, who just happened to be in the airport at the same time.

NJ woman accused of sex assault of 6-year-old while 5-year-old watched

A Passaic County woman is accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old child in the presence of a five-year-old child.  Authorities say the sex attack was captured on video.

Former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino imploded Wednesday

The dilapidated building that once housed the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino came crumbling to the ground on Wednesday morning as onlookers came from near and far to watch the implosion of an Atlantic City staple.

Newark woman rescued from vehicle trapped in snow

A woman was rescued by Newark firefighters after she said she was trapped inside her vehicle for five days.

World's first face, double hand transplant recipient addresses media

A 22-year-old man from New Jersey who became the first person in the world to undergo a successful face and double hand transplant addressed the media Wednesday.

Rescued dog saves new owner's life during stroke

"She licked his face to keep him awake, and helped drag him across the room to his cell phone."

Andrew Brooks, who led development of 1st approved COVID-19 spit test, dies at 51

Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."

Manhunt underway for suspect in brutal murder of NJ hunter

An “extensive search” was underway in New Jersey for a man who was charged with stabbing and beating another man to death.

NJ man who saw deadly Capitol breach shooting charged in riot

A New Jersey man who said he was standing next to a woman when she was fatally shot during the U.S. Capitol riot is now charged in connection with last week’s breach.

NJ congresswoman claims rioters went on 'reconnaissance' tours prior to attack

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) says that she witnessed people being lead through the Capitol the day before the riot in what looked like a "reconnaissance" tour.