Region·10h ago
Former New Jersey assemblyman Alberto Coutinho killed in Newark crash
On behalf of the people of Newark, I send my heartfelt condolences to his family, our Ironbound neighbors and all who have been touched by the generous spirit of this notable man." ---------- * Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New Jersey news * Send us a news tip * Download the. Coutinho was driving on Sunday morning just before 7:30 on McCarter Highway and South Street in Newark when his car collided with another. Senator Cory Booker remembered Coutinho as a devoted public servant and community leader -- praising his compassion, his work in the Ironbound and his impact in Trenton.
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National·2h ago
Trump rolls back pause on asylum decisions imposed after D.C. National Guard shooting
The Homeland Security Department has lifted its total ban on reviewing asylum applications, a pause that affected millions of cases. The pause remains in effect for about 40 countries.
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World·12h ago
Iran's strike hurt up to 20 U.S. personnel and damaged 2 radar jets in Saudi Arabia
NPR has confirmed that two E-3 Sentry aircraft were damaged and as many as 20 U.S. service members were injured in an Iranian missile and drone attack on an air base in Saudi Arabia Friday.
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Crime·3h ago
NYPD searching for suspect after off-duty security guard shot multiple times in Midtown
The suspect ran away but authorities say they have a good idea of who they are looking for. The 49-year-old victim was shot twice in the torso. Police say the victim saw the suspect on the street and reports indicate the two had an ongoing dispute.
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Crime·5h ago
Judge dismisses charges against two ex-Louisville police officers in Breonna Taylor case
Federal prosecutors asked a judge last week to dismiss charges against the former officers "in the interest of justice." Prosecutors noted that the court had already removed some felony charges against Jaynes and Meany in previous proceedings. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced charges against Jaynes and Meany in 2022 in a high-profile news conference in Louisville, where Garland. -- A federal judge has dismissed charges against two former Louisville police officers who were accused of falsifying the warrant used to enter Breonna Taylor's apartment the night police shot her to death.
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