New Jersey State

CBS New York

NEW JERSEY - The resignation of Sen. Bob Menendez is scheduled to go into effect Tuesday. A jury convicted him on federal bribery charges last month. Menendez was found guilty of accepting bribes of gold and cash, and acting as an agent for the Egyptian government. Menendez sent a letter to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy after the conviction, signaling his intention to resign. Menendez also ended his independent bid for re-election last Friday. He plans to appeal his conviction, and appeared to take a step in that direction by filing a 30-page motion asking a Manhattan judge to throw out the guilty verdict. The motion...

Sen. Bob Menendez's resignation set to go into effect today

The Hill

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and two New Jersey businessmen convicted last month of bribing him have asked a federal judge to toss out their guilty verdicts or grant a new trial. The Democratic senator claimed the “high-profile” nature of the case precipitated his 16-count conviction on charges spanning bribery and acting as a foreign agent,…

Menendez asks for guilty verdicts to be thrown out

US Senator Bob Menendez, who was convicted of corruption, said on Friday he was abandoning his bid for reelection as an independent, ending a prolific political career. "It is a tragic ending to a long and largely productive career in public service," said Murphy.

Graft convicted US senator abandons run as independent

iHeartRadio

Scott Peterson admitted to making a 'terrible mistake' while breaking his 20-year silence since being convicted in his wife Laci's death.

Convicted Scott Peterson Breaks 20-Year Silence, Admits 'Terrible Mistake'

Business Times

Former President Donald Trump sparks controversy after mispronouncing "regulatory" and attacking Kamala Harris, leading to accusations of dementia and drug use.

'Imbecile' Donald Trump Accused Of Being On 'Cocktail Of Drugs' And 'Suffering From Dementia' After Calling Kamala Harris A 'Moron'

Cincinnati, OH

Kroger Co. has taken legal action against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), seeking to block the regulator from using its in-house tribunal to review the grocery giant's proposed $25 billion merger with rival Albertsons. The lawsuit, filed in Cincinnati on Monday, challenges the constitutionality of the FTC's in-house review process, arguing that such a significant matter should be adjudicated in a federal court instead.

Kroger Sues FTC Over $25B Albertsons Merger, Challenges In-House Review Process

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Jersey City, NJ

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Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

Distractify

The United States Department of Defense maintains the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which became a moving part of American history as its delicate symbolism provides comfort to many families of fallen servicemen and women. The tomb became a monument to all those who have fallen in battle but remain unidentified.However, it started out as a very genuine thing and not just a symbol. In fact, there are still bodies of very real unknown soldiers held within the tomb, despite the memorial itself holding a much larger meaning beyond just those individuals. Over the years, the tomb has been maintained...

A Body Was Removed from the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, Leaving Only a Few Behind

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Washington, DC

A critical decision regarding Prince Harry's U.S. visa status appears to have been made, as a federal judge in Washington, D.C., has reportedly submitted a ruling in a sealed document. The ruling comes after months of legal scrutiny surrounding the Duke of Sussex's immigration status, following revelations about his past drug use in his memoir, Spare, and the Netflix series Harry & Meghan. The case, brought forth by the Heritage Foundation, has raised questions about whether Prince Harry accurately disclosed his drug use when applying for his U.S. visa.

Prince Harry’s U.S. Visa Case Nears Conclusion as Judge Submits Sealed Decision

Palm Beach, FL

Fox News

A Chinese citizen was arrested after police said he repeatedly tried to get into former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.

Chinese citizen arrested after repeatedly trying to get into Trump's Mar-a-Lago

Los Angeles, CA

California State

Just hours after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a landmark package of bills aimed at curbing retail theft, a group of brazen thieves ransacked three 7-Eleven stores in Los Angeles in less than 20 minutes. The incident, which occurred on Friday evening, highlights the persistent challenge of smash-and-grab robberies that continue to plague the Golden State despite new legislative efforts.

Brazen Thieves Strike Three 7-Eleven Stores in 20 Minutes, Hours After Newsom's Anti-Smash-and-Grab Bill Signing

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

The Independent

President Joe Biden took a swing at Donald Trump’s manners on Tuesday, saying he would attend the former president’s inauguration if he were re-elected in November.Standing on the South Lawn of the White House, shortly before departing on Marine One to New Orleans, the president was asked if he would attend the inauguration if the Republican nominee succeeds.“I have good manners, not like him,” Biden responded, referring to Trump’s refusal to attend his inauguration on January 20, 2021.Famously, Trump did not attend Biden’s inauguration, breaking the tradition of the outgoing president passing the torch to the incoming president. Tensions between...

Biden says he would attend Trump’s inauguration if he wins election – but slams former president’s manners

As the Biden administration opens the door for an estimated 500,000 undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to gain legal status without leaving the country, the new policy has sparked both hope and despair among immigrant families. For some, the program offers a long-awaited opportunity to normalize their status; for others, like Karen and Xavier Chavarria, it represents a missed chance that leaves them grappling with difficult choices.

Undocumented Spouses Face Tough Choices Despite Biden’s New Immigration Program

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

The Guardian

Records show Donald and Ivanka Trump made donations to vice-president’s California attorney general re-election bid

‘A wise investment’: Trump’s $6,000 gift to Kamala Harris comes back to bite him

Mississippi State

A fossil hunter was scouring a Mississippi creek for remnants of the past when he came across the discovery of a lifetime — a tusk from an ice age Columbian mammoth.

He stumbled onto a large tusk in a Mississippi creek. It turned out to be a first-of-its-kind discovery

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Senator Bob Menendez Ends Independent Senate Bid Following Bribery Conviction

Senator Bob Menendez, the embattled New Jersey Democrat, has officially withdrawn from his independent Senate reelection bid, marking a dramatic...

Senator Bob Menendez Ends Independent Senate Bid Following Bribery Conviction

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