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Democratic calls for a new nominee ramp up as Biden camp pledges to stay the course
Reports surfaced Friday that Vice President Kamala Harris was scheduled to speak by phone with top Democratic donors in the afternoon.
N.J. towns can’t face contract suits over contaminated water, court rules
Judges find the provision of water is a government service and not a contract, barring claims of breach.
IT glitch causing delays in flights, business operations globally
The issue is due to a single bug in a software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, which provides antivirus software for Microsoft users.
New Jersey drug deaths plummet in first half of 2024
Suspected drug deaths fell 26% year-over-year in the first six months of the year as an overdose antidote became more broadly available.
Trump describes assassination attempt in speech accepting GOP presidential nomination
Trump reflected on how close he came to being killed at one point, commenting that he wasn’t sure he was meant to survive the attack.
Democrats choose Newark council president to replace the late Rep. Payne on November ballot
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver is the heavy favorite to win election to the late Rep Donald Payne's seat in November.
Top Trump adviser says 2024 election ‘not over’ until Inauguration Day
The assertion from Chris LaCivita is notable given Donald Trump’s refusal to accept the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Truck drivers, kitchen workers demand extreme-heat rules
The workers' calls for change come about two years after three summertime deaths of Amazon workers in New Jersey.
Environmental justice law won’t bar Newark power plant plan
The decision is a boon to the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, which for a decade has urged the construction of backup power generation at a wastewater treatment plant.
Menendez, ‘white whale for federal prosecutors’ for decades, faces planning for appeal — and prison
Legal observers predict busy months ahead for Sen. Bob Menendez, as he defiantly resists calls to resign and mounts his appeal.
Ohio’s J.D. Vance pitches for swing-state votes in accepting nod as Trump VP
Vance used to rebuke Donald Trump’s character and policies before becoming one of his most ardent supporters in Congress.
Biden tests positive for COVID, will return home to Delaware
Biden previously tested positive for COVID-19 in July 2022 before being diagnosed with a rebound case later the same month.