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3 hurt after car crashes through window of N.J. Tesla dealership
Mercer County
3 hurt after car crashes through window of N.J. Tesla dealership
The vehicle shattered a large glass window of the dealership and ended up inside the showroom, police said.
Nicolas Fernandes
    N.J. man files $5M lawsuit for injuries from fire sparked by water heater in his bedroom closet
    Sussex County
    N.J. man files $5M lawsuit for injuries from fire sparked by water heater in his bedroom closet
    Rudolf Makel, now 77, was hurt in a fire at Carlton Village in Hamburg.
    Anthony G. Attrino
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      Food & Dining
      Take your taste buds on a world tour: 4 global street foods to make at home
      Don't need to get that passport. You can make these recipes at home!
      Lauren Musni
      Cross-country preseason Top 20s: First team rankings of the 2025 season
      High School Sports
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      Our first team rankings reveal the XC squads who are primed to win championships this fall.
      Corey Annan
      Nordstrom Rack has never had Brooks running shoes on sale for this cheap, up to $70 off (or more)
      Shopping Tips and Deals
      Nordstrom Rack has never had Brooks running shoes on sale for this cheap, up to $70 off (or more)
      Nordstrom Rack has dropped some big savings on Brooks running shoes and we've never seen the Ghost 16, Glycerin Max and more styles on sale for this ...
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      18-year-old driver killed in Garden State Parkway crash
      Ocean County
      18-year-old driver killed in Garden State Parkway crash
      Rebecca Heath
      Clippers’ penalty for alleged Kawhi Leonard no-show job will ‘probably be pretty severe’
      Pro & College Sports
      Clippers’ penalty for alleged Kawhi Leonard no-show job will ‘probably be pretty severe’
      Adam Zagoria

      News

      Rebel Republican, leading Epstein push, makes explosive claim about Trump
      Politics
      Rebel Republican, leading Epstein push, makes explosive claim about Trump
      The Kentucky Republican filed a discharge position on Tuesday.
      Rachel Cohen
        After death rumors, top Democrat takes shot at Trump — and MAGA goes ballistic
        Politics
        After death rumors, top Democrat takes shot at Trump — and MAGA goes ballistic
        Rachel Cohen
        Politics
        Stephen Colbert rebukes audience for shocking reaction to Trump death rumors
        Lauren Sforza
        Controversial athletic fields can be built on historic site, N.J. says
        Bergen County
        Controversial athletic fields can be built on historic site, N.J. says
        Matthew Enuco
        Passaic County
        Wildfire grows to consume 90 acres in N.J. town
        Rebecca Heath
        Cumberland County
        Accused N.J. dogfighting kingpin indicted in separate drug case
        Eric Conklin
        Top Trump official faces revolt after shocking move: ‘Health of all Americans at risk’
        Politics
        Top Trump official faces revolt after shocking move: ‘Health of all Americans at risk’
        Rachel Cohen
        Lottery
        Powerball tickets worth $1M sold at N.J. gas station, on Jackpocket
        N.J. News Report
        Gloucester County
        N.J. crabbing tournament offers cash prizes, delicious afterparty. Registration info.
        N.J. News Report
        Smoke from N.J. wildfire being closely monitored near 2 N.J. schools
        Gloucester County
        Smoke from N.J. wildfire being closely monitored near 2 N.J. schools
        NJ.com Staff
        Politics
        Fox New host roasts Gavin Newsom for stealing Trump’s ‘style’
        Lauren Sforza
        Weather
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        Len Melisurgo
        Thunderstorms, showers Thursday, this weekend could end N.J. dry spell
        Thunderstorms, showers Thursday, this weekend could end N.J. dry spell
        N.J. Weather Report
        Atlantic County
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        N.J. News Report
        Blind mom — who fought her N.J. district for a bus for her kids — just won a huge legal victory
        Colleen Murphy
        N.J. man indicted in beating of dad who family says died trying ‘to protect his baby girl’
        Cumberland County
        N.J. man indicted in beating of dad who family says died trying ‘to protect his baby girl’
        Matt Gray
        News
        7 killed in crashes in N.J. during Labor Day weekend
        Rebecca Heath

        Sports

        What Yankees’ Jose Caballero said to get tossed one pitch into at-bat
        Yankees
        What Yankees’ Jose Caballero said to get tossed one pitch into at-bat
        The Yankees won 7-1 in Houston on Tuesday night.
        Randy Miller
          Did Astros’ pitcher purposely hit catcher after Yankees’ Grand Slam? ‘100% intentional’
          Yankees
          Did Astros’ pitcher purposely hit catcher after Yankees’ Grand Slam? ‘100% intentional’
          Adam Zagoria
          Yankees
          Ex-Yankees outfielder: Star infielder ‘has another level in him’
          Adam Zagoria
          Here are areas Rutgers must improve in 2nd game of 2025 season: Rutgers Rant
          Rutgers Football
          Here are areas Rutgers must improve in 2nd game of 2025 season: Rutgers Rant
          Brian Fonseca and Steve Politi
          Yankees
          Ex Yankee predicts team will let star outfielder walk after season
          Adam Zagoria
          Rutgers Football
          Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis’ career game vs. Ohio could be sign of big season to come
          Brian Fonseca
          Mets considering demoting struggling starting pitcher to minors
          Mets
          Mets considering demoting struggling starting pitcher to minors
          Bridget Hyland
          Jets
          Key Jets leader dealing with ‘significant’ injury
          Bridget Hyland
          Yankees
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          Randy Miller
          Boys cross-country preseason Top 20, 2025: Who begins the season atop the rankings?
          Boys cross-country preseason Top 20, 2025: Who begins the season atop the rankings?
          Bakari Tice
          Yankees
          30/30? Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm brags he’s a future 40/40
          Randy Miller
          Giants
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          Darryl Slater
          911 call released in NFL coach’s domestic violence arrest
          Pro & College Sports
          911 call released in NFL coach’s domestic violence arrest
          Bridget Hyland
          Girls cross-country preseason Top 20, 2025: No. 1 team looks to extend dynasty run
          Corey Annan
          Girls Soccer: Results, recaps and photos for Wednesday, Sept. 3
          Steven Bassin
          Mets vs. Tigers FREE LIVE STREAM (9/3/25): Watch MLB game online | Time, TV Channel
          Pro & College Sports
          Mets vs. Tigers FREE LIVE STREAM (9/3/25): Watch MLB game online | Time, TV Channel
          Joey Chandler
          Eagles
          How undersized Eagles rookie plans to overcome injuries and conquer NFL after ‘frustrating’ summer
          Cayden Steele

          Life

          Disney announces the closing of popular ride
          Entertainment
          Disney announces the closing of popular ride
          Disney recently announced the closing date of a popular ride in Disney World's Animal Kingdom
          Katherine Rodriguez
            Two birthing centers under construction across the same Trenton street
            Mosaic
            Two birthing centers under construction across the same Trenton street
            Vashti Harris
            Entertainment
            Dionne Warwick undergoes emergency surgery, cancels festival concert. ‘Pain was unbearable.’
            Amy Kuperinsky
            N.J. boardwalk named among 10 best in the country by national travel site. Again.
            Entertainment
            N.J. boardwalk named among 10 best in the country by national travel site. Again.
            Lauren Musni
            Entertainment
            Hints from Heloise: How to remove soot stains and more ...
            Hints from Heloise
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            Amazon finally released this Care Bears collab, and it’s the only Wicked launch you should *care* about
            Danielle Halibey
            HOKA’s Clifton One9 sneaker is a favorite among walkers — and now there’s a rare sale on it
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            HOKA’s Clifton One9 sneaker is a favorite among walkers — and now there’s a rare sale on it
            Dawn Magyar
            Entertainment
            Jessica Alba wants to renovate your N.J. home. Honest.
            Amy Kuperinsky
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            WNBA star Caitlin Clark teams up with Stanley for a slam dunk of a drinkware launch
            Dawn Magyar
            ‘Big Brother’ live feed spoilers: Who won Power of Veto week 8?
            Entertainment
            ‘Big Brother’ live feed spoilers: Who won Power of Veto week 8?
            Sara Donnellan
            Entertainment
            Another ‘Scrubs’ star will scrub in again for series revival with Zach Braff, Donald Faison
            Amy Kuperinsky
            Entertainment
            Oscar-nominated actor dies at 73
            Sara Donnellan
            Hints from Heloise: An ironing tip from a former road warrior and more ...
            Entertainment
            Hints from Heloise: An ironing tip from a former road warrior and more ...
            Hints from Heloise
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            YETI’s new Moon Dust Rambler tumblers & water bottles are out of this world — Here’s how to be the first to get them
            Dawn Magyar
            Mosaic
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            Vanessa Jean-Louis
            Amazon sells a vintage cushion cut engagement ring that looks just like Taylor Swift’s ‘Style’ for only $76
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            Amazon sells a vintage cushion cut engagement ring that looks just like Taylor Swift’s ‘Style’ for only $76
            Danielle Halibey
            Entertainment
            New ‘SNL’ cast member has ties to Shane Gillis
            Sara Donnellan