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New Jersey man pleads guilty in smuggling scheme intended to aid Russia's war effort

Nov. 01, 2024 16:52 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — A New Jersey man who was among seven people charged with smuggling electronic components to aid Russia’s war effort pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and other charges, authorities said. Vadim Yermolenko, 43, faces up to 30 years in prison...

We are what we celebrate: America's holiday calendar is increasingly diverse

Nov. 01, 2024 01:18 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — John Albert's daughter isn't going to school on Friday. And he couldn't be happier about it. For the first time, the high school senior and all of New York City's public school students have the day off to mark the holiday of Diwali, celebrated in India and among...

Insmed: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 31, 2024 07:39 AM EDT

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Insmed Inc. (INSM) on Thursday reported a loss of $220.5 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Bridgewater, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $1.27. The results fell short of Wall...

New law makes dueling presidential transitions possible

Oct. 31, 2024 00:34 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — There will be 77 days between Election Day and inauguration, a period in which the president-elect may ready his or her administration to take over power from President Joe Biden. Long built on tradition and bipartisanship, the presidential transition exploded...

New Jersey's largest daily newspaper ending print editions, but will continue online

Oct. 30, 2024 12:43 PM EDT

The owner of New Jersey's largest newspaper says it will stop publishing a daily print version of the paper early next year, but its online version will continue. The Newark Morning Ledger Co. said the decision announced Wednesday was due to rising costs, decreasing circulation and...

Offshore wind industry says 'misinformation' from foes is a strong headwind it must fight

Oct. 29, 2024 16:22 PM EDT

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The U.S offshore wind energy industry says it needs to fight back against disinformation being spread by opponents of wind farms. During the first day of a national offshore wind conference Tuesday in New Jersey, which has become ground zero for vocal,...

Noesen scores twice, Markstrom makes 24 saves as Devils defeat Ducks 6-2 at home

Oct. 27, 2024 22:02 PM EDT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Stefan Noesen scored twice in the second period, Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves and the New Jersey Devils downed the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 on Sunday. Jack Hughes, Paul Cotter, Nico Hischier and Erik Haula also scored for the Devils, who scored four goals in the...

Yankees take flight with pitcher Clarke Schmidt's father piloting team charters

Oct. 27, 2024 14:04 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Schmidt family has helped the New York Yankees take off this year. Sure, pitcher Clarke Schmidt is expected to start Game 3 of the World Series on Monday. But his dad, Dwight Schmidt, has also helped the Yankees get to this point — he's piloting the team's...

Officials: NJ grand jury decides against charges in fatal police shooting after parkway crash

Oct. 26, 2024 10:40 AM EDT

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. (AP) — State authorities say no charges will be filed against police officers in a shootout last year with a man on a New Jersey highway that left the man dead and one of the officers wounded. The New Jersey attorney general’s office said Friday that a state...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey on Election Day

Oct. 25, 2024 14:19 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a dramatic primary, New Jersey voters turn to the Nov. 5 general election to resolve several races for federal offices up and down the state. Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican former President Donald Trump and seven third-party candidates...