Ohio surgeon accused of forcing abortion pills on sleeping girlfriend

An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.

These new New Jersey laws go into effect in 2026

New Jersey is set to enact a slate of new laws in 2026, including a small bump to the Garden State's minimum wage and a toll increase on Delaware River bridges.

Monmouth County lottery player wins $2.8 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot

A Jersey Cash 5 player in Monmouth County has turned dreams into reality, waking up a multimillionaire after matching all five balls in last week's drawing, winning $2,849,336.

Child jumps out, escapes unharmed after suspect steals SUV in Louisiana

Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.

Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect

The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.

Who is Eileen Higgins? Democrat elected Miami's first woman mayor

Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.

Arctic blast returns as weekend snow threat grows in Philadelphia and New Jersey

Philadelphia is bracing for another round of bitter cold as Arctic air settles over the region this week, with the potential for weekend snow returning to the I-95 corridor. Temperatures have already dropped sharply, and forecasters warn that even colder air will move in again by Saturday and Sunday.

Royal Caribbean passenger who died was served 33 drinks, according to lawsuit

In a case that could have significant implications for the cruise industry, the family of Michael Virgil, a 35-year-old man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, has filed a lawsuit against the company. 

Potential illegal dumping grounds: Garbage pileup in Stamford, CT

A growing pile of garbage near the Stamford train station in Connecticut is raising concerns among commuters and local authorities.

Grammy-nominated musician killed; Driver with 100+ arrests charged

A Grammy-nominated musician was struck and killed while walking his dogs in Rhode Island after a driver with an extensive criminal record crashed off the road.