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Letterman found himself answering questions rather than asking them during jury selection in New York City. Here’s how the judge reacted.

A respiratory virus that sometimes paralyzes children is spreading across the U.S., raising concerns about another possible rise in polio-like illnesses.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been arrested by federal authorities in New York after a grand jury indictment, which prosecutors plan to ask a judge to unseal. The major move comes 10 months after allegations of sexual and other abuse against the music mogul, and an announcement from prosecutors that he was being investigated for sex trafficking. Here is a...

Final preparations are underway to shore up security for former President Donald Trump’s planned Wednesday rally in Long Island’s Nassau County, his first expected large-scale event following a second apparent assassination attempt over the weekend. The event will be held at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale at 7 p.m. N...

The U.S. Attorney’s Office accused Sean Combs of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, among other counts.

Months after allegations of child abuse against Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife, La’Quetta Small, came to light, the couple was indicted on a child endangerment charge.

Jonathan Holloway, the embattled president of Rutgers University, announced Sept. 17, 2024, that he will step down next year after a tenure that has included contending with the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing the university’s first-ever strike and surviving a no-confidence vote by the faculty senate.

Ted Greenberg reporting on an NJ surfer’s rescue becoming a teaching tool for lifeguards. 

Sarah Wallace reporting on a new battle between Spotswood Police Chief and Mayor. 

Greg Cergol reporting on the debate over the impact of cell phone ban in schools on Long Island. 

Pei-Sze Cheng reporting on Long Island high school students registering to vote. 

Two people snuck onto an empty train at a Queens subway station and briefly operated it before crashing, according to police, leaving the locomotive damaged.

Football requires grit, heart and determination — and in New Jersey, one college athlete using his skills on the field and to help his community. NBC New York’s Adam Harding reports.