New Jersey primary election 2026: Who's on the ballot? What are the key races?

NJ voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in the state’s primary election. Here's everything you need to know about the key races.

'Now they're coming to me': Lifelong fan reacts to Ecuador's World Cup match at MetLife Stadium

An Ecuador-born soccer fan who has traveled to every World Cup the national team has played in says seeing Ecuador come to Philadelphia and the New York area feels like years of devotion coming full circle.

Who is playing in New York/New Jersey? FIFA World Cup squads

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to New York/New Jersey. Here are the teams scheduled to play in the region and the squads announced so far.

DOJ halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following court order

The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.

Experts rank the best used cars for teen drivers in 2026

A new study is providing parents with affordable and safe ways to assist their teen drivers in getting out on the road. 

Man wanted for running over NJ officer with ATV, leading police on chase

A search is on for an ATV driver who police say sent an officer to the hospital after an encounter at a gas station in Ewing this weekend.

Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway

An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.

FBI hunts most wanted neighbor next door who allegedly faked cancer, scammed loved ones for luxury getaways

A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to scam friends, family members and supporters out of thousands of dollars is among the FBI's most wanted fugitives after authorities said she used the donations to fund luxury travel and vacations in Australia instead of medical treatment.

New study reveals which states have the best economies

This state topped the list as the strongest state economy, fueled by innovation, STEM talent and a thriving tech sector, according to new data.

Joe Negri, Mister Rogers' handyman and jazz musician, dies at 99

Joe Negri, the jazz musician known for his work as the handyman alongside Fred Rogers in "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, according to TribLIVE. 

New SNAP work requirements begin Monday; thousands of New Yorkers could lose benefits

Following a 3-month grace period that began in March, stricter federal requirements to qualify for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits officially take effect on Monday.

Delaney Hall protesters arrested after violating first night of curfew

Following a weekend of chaotic demonstrations outside the Delaney Hall detention facility, police made multiple arrests late Sunday night after protesters violated a newly implemented curfew.

Teen girl accused of stabbing 3 horses while competing at national horse show

A teenage girl who was competing in a National Barrel Horse Association event in Las Vegas was arrested over the weekend after three horses were attacked with a sharp object.

NJ Transit rolls out major rail schedule changes across multiple lines

NJ Transit's new rail schedules took effect Sunday, bringing service changes to multiple commuter rail lines across New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area.

ExxonMobil VP issues stark warning on energy prices in coming weeks

An Exxon chief is warning of skyrocketing energy prices as shareholders approved a plan for the company's corporate structure to relocate from New Jersey to Texas.