NJ legalizes human composting, allowing remains to become soil

Families who want to forgo a traditional burial to put their loved ones to rest in a more natural way can now do so in New Jersey.

Earthquake in New Jersey: 3.0 magnitude

The United States Geological Survey said an earthquake hit New Jersey late Saturday night. Here’s what we know.

NJ siblings star in 'Happy Gilmore 2' - one as Adam Sandler's son!

A brother and sister from New Jersey have gotten a taste of Hollywood in what their mom said was the “opportunity of a lifetime!"

Border patrol agent charged with soliciting sex from officer posing as girl in NJ

An investigation involving an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old in New Jersey ended with the arrest of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent in Michigan.

NJ inmate sentenced for killing fellow inmate day before his release from prison

An inmate was just one day away from freedom when he was murdered in his cell by a fellow inmate, who will now spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Alina Habba: Trump administration fights to keep ex-Trump lawyer as NJ federal prosecutor

The Justice Department is fighting to keep President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey after a panel of judges refused to extend her tenure and appointed someone else to the job.

Teen escapes after being held captive, abused by South Jersey couple for years: officials

A South Jersey couple is facing a list of charges for a disturbing case of child abuse where officials say a girl was forced to endure deplorable living conditions while being sexually abused, before she was able to escape years later.

Nadine Menendez, wife of for Sen. Robert Menendez, convicted in bribery scheme

Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, was convicted Monday of conspiring with her husband in a sweeping bribery scheme involving gold bars, cash, and a luxury car.

Trump names Alina Habba as NJ top federal prosecutor

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he has appointed his personal lawyer, Alina Habba, as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Habba, who currently serves as Trump’s White House counsel, will replace acting U.S. Attorney John Giordano.