Black bear spotted near neighborhood in New Jersey: police

Police are warning residents to stay alert and cautious after a bear was seen in Mercer County Tuesday morning.

With 2 murder convictions overturned, New Jersey man gets new chance at freedom

A New Jersey man convicted of murder twice, who has also had those convictions overturned twice, hopes to be released from the Fulton County Jail soon.

Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers vandalized during Eid

Officials launched an investigation after the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus was vandalized during Eid, according to officials.

New Jersey earthquake felt in NYC, Philadelphia and beyond

A preliminary 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Lebanon, New Jersey, Friday, shaking the ground from New York City to Philadelphia and beyond.

New Jersey Earthquake: 4.8 magnitude quake rattles from Philadelphia to NYC

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Hunterdon County, New Jersey on Friday morning shook homes from Philadelphia to New York City and beyond.

Someone in New Jersey won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot

Someone in New Jersey who bought a single ticket overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December.

Andre Gordon: Suspect charged after violent rampage spanning two states left 3 dead

Two women and a 13-year-old girl lost their lives Saturday when police say a suspect went on a killing spree that led to a barricade situation, and his eventual capture.

Feds accuse Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing Qatari royal family member to aid NJ businessman

Federal authorities are accusing U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing a member of the Qatari royal family to a New Jersey businessman seeking investments in a real estate project.

6abc Helicopter Crash: Photographer, pilot killed after Chopper 6 crashes in Wharton State Forest

ABC Action News confirms that 45-year-old photographer Christopher Dougherty and 67-year-old pilot Monroe Smith have died after Chopper 6 crashed in Wharton State Forest Tuesday night.

Ricardo the bull toy now on sale following real-life animal's NJ Transit escapades

Ricardo the bull stood on the tracks last week at Newark Penn Station, prompting a police response and holding up train traffic between New Jersey and New York Penn Station for nearly an hour, according to New Jersey Transit.

Loose bull at Newark Penn Station contained after roaming tracks, disrupting NJ Transit

A bull was seen on several videos across social media Thursday morning roaming the tracks at Newark Penn Station, disrupting New Jersey Transit service and snarling rail traffic.

Watch: 'Rudolph' leads police on chase through NJ elementary school

Bodycam footage shows the deer running through hallways and wreaking havoc inside a classroom. Local police said it was "last seen headed North."

Nashville college freshman from NJ dies after being hit by stray bullet

According to police, Jillian Ludwig, who attended Belmont University in Nashville, was shot while walking on the track in Edgehill Community Memorial Gardens Park. Police are now in discussion concerning modified charges against the suspect, Shaquille Taylor.