Merck says experimental pill cuts worst COVID effects
Merck & Co. said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus and that it would soon ask health officials in the U.S. and around the world to authorize its use.
Merck & Co. said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus and that it would soon ask health officials in the U.S. and around the world to authorize its use.
New Jersey's gas tax drops 8.3 cents a gallon
The New Jersey gas tax rate went down 8.3 cents per gallon beginning Friday, Oct 1. That's a drop of about 16%.
The New Jersey gas tax rate went down 8.3 cents per gallon beginning Friday, Oct 1. That's a drop of about 16%.
St. Benedict's Prep High School brings competitive rowing back to NJ waterways
St. Benedict’s Preparatory High School in Newark is trying to build a crew program with the potential of producing future Olympians while exposing young people of color to the sport.
St. Benedict’s Preparatory High School in Newark is trying to build a crew program with the potential of producing future Olympians while exposing young people of color to the sport.
NJ man indicted for murdering his child's mother, kidnapping son
Tyler Rios, 27, is facing a single charge of first-degree murder, a charge of first-degree kidnapping and several other charges in connection to the kidnapping of his son, and murder of his son's mother, Yasemin Uyar.
Tyler Rios, 27, is facing a single charge of first-degree murder, a charge of first-degree kidnapping and several other charges in connection to the kidnapping of his son, and murder of his son's mother, Yasemin Uyar.
Local charities help Afghan refugees rebuild their lives in New Jersey
Thousands of refugees from Afghanistan are in the process of rebuilding their lives in the U.S. after escaping the country now controlled by the Taliban.
Thousands of refugees from Afghanistan are in the process of rebuilding their lives in the U.S. after escaping the country now controlled by the Taliban.
NJ surpasses one million positive PCR tests; School districts report 39 outbreaks
Roughly one in nine New Jersey residents have had COVID-19, according to the latest data.
Roughly one in nine New Jersey residents have had COVID-19, according to the latest data.
NJ gubernatorial candidates hold debate
New Jersey Democratic Governor Phil Murphy criticized his Republican challenger, former State Assemblymember Jack Ciattarelli at a debate on Tuesday night.
New Jersey Democratic Governor Phil Murphy criticized his Republican challenger, former State Assemblymember Jack Ciattarelli at a debate on Tuesday night.
NJ offers unemployed people $500 to get a job
New Jersey is offering a $500 incentive to unemployed people who go back to work at businesses with 100 or fewer employees and receive job training.
New Jersey is offering a $500 incentive to unemployed people who go back to work at businesses with 100 or fewer employees and receive job training.
Man found dead in exhaust fan on building's roof
A man who tried to break into a restaurant in southern New Jersey was found dead in the exhaust fan on the roof, according to police.
A man who tried to break into a restaurant in southern New Jersey was found dead in the exhaust fan on the roof, according to police.
Salmonella: CDC investigating outbreak linked to unknown food source
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
Missing NJ mom, 4 children have been safely located, police say
Police have located a New Jersey mother and her four young children Sunday afternoon.
Police have located a New Jersey mother and her four young children Sunday afternoon.
Woman, 4 children missing in New Jersey
Police are searching for a New Jersey mother and her four young children after the family was reported missing on Saturday.
Police are searching for a New Jersey mother and her four young children after the family was reported missing on Saturday.
Police probe machete attack inside Walmart in NJ
Officers responding to a 911 call found a man inside a Walmart in Kearny who'd suffered a deep cut to the back of his head. The machete-wielding attacker got away.
Officers responding to a 911 call found a man inside a Walmart in Kearny who'd suffered a deep cut to the back of his head. The machete-wielding attacker got away.
Elderly NJ woman found safe after going missing near Morristown
Irene Preiser has been found after disappearing on her way to a hair appointment on Friday morning.
Irene Preiser has been found after disappearing on her way to a hair appointment on Friday morning.
NJ considering expansion of home buy back program after deadly storm Ida
Liz Sawyer called Manville, New Jersey, home for more than two decades when Ida became the latest storm to send flood waters crashing into her house.
Liz Sawyer called Manville, New Jersey, home for more than two decades when Ida became the latest storm to send flood waters crashing into her house.
$50K to help Atlantic City plan new use of Trump Plaza site
Atlantic City is getting a $50,000 state grant to help it come up with new uses for the site of the former Trump Plaza casino.
Atlantic City is getting a $50,000 state grant to help it come up with new uses for the site of the former Trump Plaza casino.
Drenching rain making its way out of NYC region
A slow-moving storm was making its way out of the New York City region. A travel advisory was in effect for the city.
A slow-moving storm was making its way out of the New York City region. A travel advisory was in effect for the city.
Runaway bull captured on Long Island; will live at New Jersey sanctuary
A bull named Barnie ran away from a slaughterhouse in July and evaded capture for more than two months. Although he has been caught, Barnie can now look forward to a better fate.
A bull named Barnie ran away from a slaughterhouse in July and evaded capture for more than two months. Although he has been caught, Barnie can now look forward to a better fate.
NJ mom jumps into manhole to save sinking toddler
A mother in New Jersey saved her child after the toddler fell through an open manhole and into two feet of water, according to fire officials.
A mother in New Jersey saved her child after the toddler fell through an open manhole and into two feet of water, according to fire officials.
Gabby Petito disappearance shines light on still-unsolved missing persons cases
The high-profile search for Gabby Petito came to an end this week after the FBI confirmed that her body had been found in Wyoming – but the search is ongoing for many other Americans who remain missing.
The high-profile search for Gabby Petito came to an end this week after the FBI confirmed that her body had been found in Wyoming – but the search is ongoing for many other Americans who remain missing.