Live News of New Jersey February 09, 2025

Athletes Targeted By International Theft Rings In Home Burglaries

For months, a series of daring burglaries have been targeting the homes of high-profile sports stars, with thieves connected to South American gangs making off with valuable jewelry and cash. These sophisticated thieves haRead More

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US Lawmakers Propose Ban On Chinese AI Chatbot For Govt

A pair of US lawmakers are working on new legislation that aims to prohibit government workers from using the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek on official devices. The proposed bill, seRead More

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Luxury Goods Fencing Ring Linked To Athlete's Home Theft

Two men, Dimitriy Nezhinskiy and Juan Villar, have been indicted in federal court in New York City for their involvement in buying stolen watches, jewelry, and other expensive items from burglary crews and re-selling themRead More

Bald Eagles Make Remarkable Comeback In New Jersey

Since the early 2000s, the bald eagle, the national bird of the United States, has been experiencing a resurgence after being removed from the endangered species list by the federal government. This positive trend has beenRead More

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Former Senator Bob Menendez Faces Decade-Long Prison Sentence

Former Democratic Senator Bob Menendez is set to be sentenced for his involvement in a corruption scheme that saw him convicted on 16 felony counts. The charges stem from accepting bribes in exchange for using his...Read More

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White House Confirms New Jersey Drone Sightings Were Authorized

In a recent briefing from the White House press room, it was confirmed that the reported drone sightings that caused panic in New Jersey last month were drones authorized to fly by the Federal Aviation Administration...Read More

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Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Rattles New England

On Monday morning, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake shook parts of New England, with reports of shaking felt from Boston to Portland, Maine, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was located about 7 milesRead More

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New Jersey Mayor Criticizes ICE Raid On Local Business

A recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Newark, New Jersey, has sparked controversy and criticism from Mayor Ras Baraka. The mayor accused federal agents of unlawfully detaining individuals, includiRead More

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New Jersey Mayor And Democrats Condemn ICE Raid

A recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on a worksite in Newark, New Jersey, has sparked criticism from Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and other leading Democrats. The operation allegedly resulted in the detentionRead More

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ICE Raid In Newark Business Raises Constitutional Concerns

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents recently conducted an enforcement operation at a business in Newark, New Jersey, where they detained individuals, including both undocumented residents and citizens, withoutRead More

Man Sentenced For Involvement In Beijing-Driven Pressure Campaign

A man who was involved in a pressure campaign targeting expatriates on behalf of the Chinese government has been sentenced to 16 months in prison. This incident sheds light on the allegations made by U.S. authorities...Read More

New Sluggball Baseball Competition Set To Debut In May

Sluggball, a new 4-on-4 baseball competition co-founded by a former Philadelphia Phillies general manager, is set to make its debut in May this year. The unique aspect of Sluggball is that it focuses solely on situationalRead More

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Border Patrol Agent Shot And Killed In Vermont Investigation

Federal agents are currently investigating a tragic incident that occurred on Monday afternoon near the US-Canadian border in Vermont. A US Border Patrol agent was shot and killed during the incident, along with another inRead More

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Trump's Second Inauguration: A Different Washington Landscape

When President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office on Monday inside a tightly packed Capitol Rotunda, he will be surrounded by a very different Washington than he was eight years ago. Back then, when Trump...Read More

Former MLB Catcher And Manager Jeff Torborg Dies At 83

Former MLB player and manager Jeff Torborg passed away at the age of 83 in his hometown of Westfield, New Jersey. Torborg, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2010, had a distinguished career in baseball...Read More

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Kristi Noem Addresses Mysterious Drones Over New Jersey

Kristi Noem, President-elect Trump's nominee for the Department of Homeland Security, addressed concerns about the mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey. During a discussion on Secret Service staffing, Noem shifted theRead More

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Trump Orders Halt On Offshore Wind Energy Projects

President-elect Donald Trump has directed a New Jersey congressman to draft an executive order aimed at stopping offshore wind energy projects. Offshore wind plays a crucial role in transitioning to a carbon-neutral electrRead More

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Three American Hostages Held By Hamas Presumed Alive

Three American hostages, Edan Alexander, Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Keith Siegel, are currently presumed to be alive and held captive by Hamas. The situation is complex, with the likelihood of their release varying due to indivRead More

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Sean Duffy Discusses Boeing Troubles And Amtrak Funding Support

During his hearing to lead the Department of Transportation, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, addressed key issues related to the aviation industry and rail transportation. DufRead More

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Trump Administration Plans To Halt Offshore Wind Turbine Activities

Representative Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey announced plans to collaborate with the Trump administration on drafting a forthcoming executive order that would temporarily pause offshore wind turbine activities on the East CoRead More

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