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Teenage brothers charged with killing NJ girl, 12
A teenage boy lured a 12-year-old girl into his house under the guise of getting parts for her treasured bicycle and then, with his older brother, ...
Police take bike from where NJ girl's body found
Police removed a bicycle Tuesday from a home near where a 12-year-old girl's body was found in a recycling bin, a case that has spread fear and worry ...
Manning 77-yarder to Cruz rallies Giants 27-23
Robert Griffin III came to the New York-metropolitan area and put on a show. He ran. He threw. He dodged New York Giants' defenders with breakaway ...
NJ mom: I didn't slap boy who bullied my daughter
A woman who says her 9-year-old daughter was bullied said Sunday that she took matters into her own hands when she confronted one of her daughter's ...
AP source: Union could challenge Tagliabue role
The NFL players' union might challenge former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue replacing Roger Goodell as the appeals officer in the Saints' bounties case.
College Football Roundup: Gators thrash Gamecocks
No. 3 Florida lived up to its surprising BCS ranking by thrashing a South Carolina team that appeared to be a contender in the SEC. The Gamecocks gave ...
44 TSA workers at Newark face firing or suspension
The Transportation Security Administration on Friday moved to fire 25 employees at Newark Liberty International Airport and suspend 19 others for what ...
Formula One race in New Jersey scrapped until 2014
Formula One postponed the inaugural Grand Prix of America in New Jersey until 2014 because organizers "didn't quite know what they were doing." The ...
Tebow could step in at RB for short-handed Jets
Tim Tebow might add a new job title to an already-lengthy list. The do-it-all backup quarterback could see time at running back in the New York Jets' ...
NJ seeks pro leagues' history on sports betting
The nation's professional sports leagues may have to dig deep to come up with proof of their opposition to sports betting through the years.
NJ plans to start licensing sports bets in January
New Jersey is charging ahead in its effort to offer legalized sports betting despite the presence of some hefty opposition standing between the state ...
Greene powers Jets to 35-9 runaway over Colts
Mark Sanchez was at dinner with his running backs last week when Shonn Greene's meal arrived at the table. Talk about a heaping helping. "I think ...
TD Bank says 260K customers exposed in data breach
TD Bank has begun notifying about 260,000 customers from Maine to Florida that the company says may have been affected by a data breach.
NJ city's newest firefighters almost all veterans
When Marland Lawrence entered the fire academy after coming home from the Navy, he was surprised to find out he was not the only veteran in his class.
Texans stay unbeaten, hold on to beat Jets 23-17
After Arian Foster ran over the New York Jets all night, it was time for the defense to seal things for the Houston Texans. A six-point lead.
Foster runs for 152 yards as Texans top Jets 23-17
Thanks to Arian Foster, the Houston Texans are still undefeated — but they very nearly let this one slip away. Foster ran for 152 yards and a ...
Giants S Will Hill suspended for banned substance
The NFL has suspended New York Giants rookie safety Will Hill for using Adderall, the same prescription drug that teammate Tyler Sash used. The Giants ...
Giants rally, keep Browns winless, 41-27
Ahmad Bradshaw got furious at himself, and took it out on the Cleveland Browns. Bradshaw fumbled on the first play from scrimmage, setting up a ...
Big East will talk to Navy about joining early
Big East Commissioner Mike Aresco says he will talk to Navy about the possibility of joining the conference earlier than its scheduled 2015 arrival ...
Bus from Canada overturns on NJ exit ramp; 23 hurt
A tour bus from Canada carrying about 60 people bound for New York City overturned on a highway exit ramp in northern New Jersey early Saturday, slid ...
Teachers, bosses charged in NJ school sex scandal
A student at Triton High School went to Principal Catherine DePaul six months ago with a disturbing story: She believed another student was involved ...
NHL lockout wipes out opening 2 weeks of season
Stop if you've heard this one before: the NHL is losing games because of a lockout. The first cut was two weeks of games, and judging by the sniping ...
Lawyer: 'Melrose' actress chased before NJ crash
A former "Melrose Place" actress charged in a fatal auto accident two years ago was being chased by another driver, her attorney told jurors on the ...
'Jersey Shore' cast looks ahead as ending nears
The clock is ticking for "Jersey Shore." The boozy reality TV series about a group of self-proclaimed "guidos" and "guidettes" cohabiting in a ...