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Judge rejects Trump administrationโs bid to move Mahmoud Khalilโs legal case to Louisiana
Read full article: Judge rejects Trump administrationโs bid to move Mahmoud Khalilโs legal case to LouisianaA federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalilโs legal case to Louisiana.
Bankruptcy judge denies J&J settlement plan related to baby powder containing talc
Read full article: Bankruptcy judge denies J&J settlement plan related to baby powder containing talcA U.S. bankruptcy court judge has denied Johnson & Johnsonโs settlement plan related to baby powder containing talc, providing another setback in the companyโs efforts to resolve the matter.
Trump taps his former defense attorney, Alina Habba, to be New Jersey's top federal prosecutor
Read full article: Trump taps his former defense attorney, Alina Habba, to be New Jersey's top federal prosecutorPresident Donald Trump named his one-time defense attorney and current White House counselor Alina Habba to be the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey.
At Nadine Menendez trial, prosecutors portray her as 'partner in crime' with her convicted husband
Read full article: At Nadine Menendez trial, prosecutors portray her as 'partner in crime' with her convicted husbandLawyers have delivered opening statements in the trial of Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, who was convicted last year of accepting bribes of cash and gold.
A judge has moved a jailed Palestinian activist's deportation fight to New Jersey
Read full article: A judge has moved a jailed Palestinian activist's deportation fight to New JerseyA federal judge says a Columbia University student activist's legal challenge of his detention by the U.S. government will be heard in New Jersey rather than New York or Louisiana.
Dennis Gjengaar scores equalizer early in 2nd half to help Red Bulls earn 2-2 draw with Orlando City
Read full article: Dennis Gjengaar scores equalizer early in 2nd half to help Red Bulls earn 2-2 draw with Orlando CityDennis Gjengaar scored the final goal of the match two minutes into the second half to help the New York Red Bulls earn a 2-2 draw with Orlando City.
WANTED: โLatin Kingsโ murder suspect linked to Central Florida, detectives say
Read full article: WANTED: โLatin Kingsโ murder suspect linked to Central Florida, detectives sayDetectives are searching for the whereabouts of a "dangerous" gang member who has been linked to Central Florida, according to the FBI.
Appeals court won't lift block on Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship
Read full article: Appeals court won't lift block on Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenshipA third appellate court has upheld a block on President Donald Trumpโs executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing following bird strike and engine fire
Read full article: FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing following bird strike and engine fireA FedEx cargo plane had to make an emergency landing at a busy New Jersey airport after a bird strike caused an engine fire that could be seen in the morning sky.
Judge dismisses racketeering indictment against New Jersey Democratic power broker, co-defendants
Read full article: Judge dismisses racketeering indictment against New Jersey Democratic power broker, co-defendantsA state judge tossed out racketeering charges against New Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross and those charged alongside him.
Supreme Court turns back challenges to laws keeping abortion opponents away from clinics, patients
Read full article: Supreme Court turns back challenges to laws keeping abortion opponents away from clinics, patientsThe Supreme Court has declined to hear a pair of cases from abortion opponents who say laws limiting anti-abortion demonstrations near clinics violate their First Amendment rights.
In win for Trump, oil giant Shell walks away from major New Jersey offshore wind farm
Read full article: In win for Trump, oil giant Shell walks away from major New Jersey offshore wind farmIn the first serious fallout from President Donald Trumpโs early actions against offshore wind power, oil and gas giant Shell is walking away from a major project off the coast of New Jersey.
Arrest made in New Jersey months after fatal shooting in Orange County, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: Arrest made in New Jersey months after fatal shooting in Orange County, sheriffโs office saysAlmost 10 months after a womanโs shooting death in Orange County, the sheriffโs office says an arrest in the case has been made out of New Jersey.
Man convicted of stalking Chinese ex-official by leaving him a dire note gets prison in US
Read full article: Man convicted of stalking Chinese ex-official by leaving him a dire note gets prison in USA man who taped a sinister note to a Chinese ex-officialโs door in New Jersey was sentenced Wednesday to 16 months in prison.
J&J buys Intra-Cellular in $14.6 billion deal, delving further into central nervous system disorders
Read full article: J&J buys Intra-Cellular in $14.6 billion deal, delving further into central nervous system disordersJohnson & Johnson will spend more than $14 billion to move deeper into treating central nervous system disorders by purchasing Intra-Cellular Therapies.
Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentence
Read full article: Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentenceThe driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road has pleaded not guilty after turning down a proposed plea agreement.
Driving into Manhattan? That'll cost you, as new congestion toll starts Sunday
Read full article: Driving into Manhattan? That'll cost you, as new congestion toll starts SundayNew Yorkโs new toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan is starting up after it withstood years of political wrangling, a last-minute pause and a flurry of legal challenges.
Which US elections are happening in 2025? Here's a look at upcoming primary and general contests
Read full article: Which US elections are happening in 2025? Here's a look at upcoming primary and general contestsMost of the U.S. holds its major primary and general elections in even-numbered years, but there are a handful of places where competitive congressional, state and local-level contests will be happening in 2025.
Judge denies sentencing delay for ex-Sen. Bob Menendez but puts his wife's trial off until February
Read full article: Judge denies sentencing delay for ex-Sen. Bob Menendez but puts his wife's trial off until FebruaryA judge says former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will be sentenced as scheduled at the end of January, but he's postponed the start of the Democrat's wife's trial until February.
US agencies should use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones, Schumer says
Read full article: US agencies should use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones, Schumer saysU.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging the federal government to deploy advanced drone-tracking technology following weeks of reported drone sightings in parts of New York and New Jersey that have stirred fear and bewilderment.
Drones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings
Read full article: Drones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightingsItโs unclear if that buzzing sound coming out of New Jersey is drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories and craned necks looking skyward.
New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings
Read full article: New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightingsNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into the ongoing investigation of mysterious drone sightings being reported in the state and other parts of the region.
Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictions
Read full article: Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictionsThe popularity of drones has exploded in recent years, as small unmanned aircraft have become cheap enough for many hobbyists to buy.
New Jersey, Minnesota sue Glock over switch that allows pistols to fire like machine gun
Read full article: New Jersey, Minnesota sue Glock over switch that allows pistols to fire like machine gunNew Jersey and Minnesota sued Glock on Thursday, calling on the gunmaker to stop selling firearms that can be adapted with dime-sized switches to fire up to 1,200 rounds a minute.
US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be 'shot down, if necessary'
Read full article: US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be 'shot down, if necessary'A U_S_ senator says mysterious drones spotted flying at night over sensitive areas in New Jersey should be โshot down, if necessary."
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
Read full article: What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why.
New Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate change
Read full article: New Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate changeNew Jersey is considering charging fees on producers of fossil fuels to help the state that is home to several oil and gas facilities fight the effects of climate change.
Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New Jersey
Read full article: Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New JerseyA New Jersey lawmaker from part of the state where several mysterious drones have been spotted in recent week says the devices appear to avoid detection by traditional methods.
New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries
Read full article: New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public librariesNew Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law to prohibit book bans in the state and enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law.
Legislators propose 15% to 25% tax rate for new states adopting internet gambling
Read full article: Legislators propose 15% to 25% tax rate for new states adopting internet gamblingLawmakers from states with legalized gambling are proposing standards for other states that are considering allowing internet betting.
New Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy stepping down for Andy Kim to be sworn in early
Read full article: New Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy stepping down for Andy Kim to be sworn in earlyNew Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy, a Democrat appointed when Bob Menendez resigned after a federal corruption conviction, is stepping down this weekend.
The drinking water for New Jersey's capital went largely untested for more than a year, utility says
Read full article: The drinking water for New Jersey's capital went largely untested for more than a year, utility saysA utility says the drinking water in New Jerseyโs capital city and some surrounding communities went largely untested for more than a year, and that it fired a worker who falsified the relevant reports.
Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River. Here's what's being done about it
Read full article: Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River. Here's what's being done about itDrought and sea level rise are causing salty oceanwater to creep into the Delaware River, threatening a source of drinking water for Philadelphia and millions of other people.
New Jersey internet gambling sets another revenue record at $213 million
Read full article: New Jersey internet gambling sets another revenue record at $213 millionNew Jerseyโs internet gambling market set another record in October, the latest proof that people are betting more of their money online rather than coming to Atlantic City to gamble it in person.
Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative control
Read full article: Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative controlThe Northeast is keeping a wary eye on dozens of fires that killed at least one person and continue to burn amid very dry weather.
Big offshore wind project proposed for New York as other sites are evaluated in 3 states
Read full article: Big offshore wind project proposed for New York as other sites are evaluated in 3 statesOffshore wind energy projects in New York, New Jersey and Maryland are moving forward, as federal regulators examine the proposals and opponents increase their legal challenges to the work.
New Jersey internet gambling revenue set new record in Sept. at $208 million
Read full article: New Jersey internet gambling revenue set new record in Sept. at $208 millionInternet gambling in New Jersey set a new record in September with the casinos and their partners winning over $208 million from online gamblers.
American Water cyberattack renews focus on protecting critical infrastructure
Read full article: American Water cyberattack renews focus on protecting critical infrastructureA cyberattack continues to affect the nation's largest regulated water and wastewater utility company, renewing a focus on the importance of protecting critical infrastructure.
Ports seek order to force dockworkers to bargaining table as strike looms at East and Gulf ports
Read full article: Ports seek order to force dockworkers to bargaining table as strike looms at East and Gulf portsWith a strike deadline looming, the group representing East and Gulf Coast ports is asking a federal agency to make the Longshoremenโs union come to the bargaining table to negotiate a new contract.
New Jersey hits pause on an offshore wind farm that can't find turbine blades
Read full article: New Jersey hits pause on an offshore wind farm that can't find turbine bladesNew Jersey has hit pause on an offshore wind energy project that is having a hard time finding someone to manufacture blades for its turbines.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional electionVoters in New Jerseyโs 10th Congressional District will choose a successor on Wednesday to the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. In the race, Democratic Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver, Republican small business owner Carmen Bucco and two minor-party candidates are running to serve out the remaining 15 weeks of Payneโs unexpired term.
Workers take their quest to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos to a higher court
Read full article: Workers take their quest to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos to a higher courtWorkers seeking to ban smoking in Atlantic Cityโs casinos are asking an appeals court to consider their request, saying a lower court judge who dismissed their lawsuit did so in error.
Atlantic City casino workers plan ad blitz to ban smoking after court rejects ban
Read full article: Atlantic City casino workers plan ad blitz to ban smoking after court rejects banA group of Atlantic City casino workers seeking to ban smoking in the gambling halls will launch an advertising campaign featuring their children.
New Jersey governor's former chief of staff to replace Menendez, but only until November election
Read full article: New Jersey governor's former chief of staff to replace Menendez, but only until November electionNew Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has tapped his former chief of staff to serve temporarily as a U.S. senator to replace convicted Sen. Bob Menendez.
Bob Menendez to be replaced by New Jersey governor's former top aide, AP source says
Read full article: Bob Menendez to be replaced by New Jersey governor's former top aide, AP source saysNew Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy will name his former chief of staff George Helmy to serve as interim senator when Bob Menendez resigns later this month after his conviction on federal bribery charges.
Walmart grows more optimistic about 2024 as bargains prove a powerful lure for the inflation weary
Read full article: Walmart grows more optimistic about 2024 as bargains prove a powerful lure for the inflation wearyWalmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions who have struggled with rising costs for housing, groceries and almost everything else.
Gray runs for 2 touchdowns as the Giants beat the Lions 14-3 in a preseason game with few starters
Read full article: Gray runs for 2 touchdowns as the Giants beat the Lions 14-3 in a preseason game with few startersTommy DeVito replaced an injured Drew Lock late in the first quarter and led New York on two first-half scoring drives that Eric Gray capped with runs of 48 and 1 yard as the Giants beat the Detroit Lions 14-3 in a preseason opener limited to mostly backups.
Bet365 ordered to refund $519K to customers who it paid less than they were entitled on sports bets
Read full article: Bet365 ordered to refund $519K to customers who it paid less than they were entitled on sports betsOnline gambling company bet365 must refund more than a half-million dollars to customers who won bets, but were paid less than they were entitled to when the company unilaterally changed the odds while making the payouts.
Senate Ethics Committee starts review of Sen. Bob Menendez's conduct following bribery conviction
Read full article: Senate Ethics Committee starts review of Sen. Bob Menendez's conduct following bribery convictionThe Senate Ethics Committee has voted unanimously to review allegations that Sen. Bob Menendez violated Senate rules.
Plain old bad luck? New Jersey sports betting revenue down 24% at casinos, and 9.5% overall in June
Read full article: Plain old bad luck? New Jersey sports betting revenue down 24% at casinos, and 9.5% overall in JuneNew Jerseyโs casinos saw their sports betting revenue decline by nearly 24% in June, and sports betting revenue overall in the state declined by 9.5%.
United Airlines jet makes unscheduled landing in Orlando after a passenger fights with crew member
Read full article: United Airlines jet makes unscheduled landing in Orlando after a passenger fights with crew memberUnited Airlines says one of its jets from Miami to New Jersey made an unscheduled landing in Orlando, Florida, after a passenger became โaggressive and disruptive.โ.
No fooling: FanDuel fined for taking bets on April Fool's Day on events that happened a week before
Read full article: No fooling: FanDuel fined for taking bets on April Fool's Day on events that happened a week beforeThe FanDuel sports book took bets on some mixed martial arts fights on April 1, 2022.
Money issues may sink proposed New Jersey branch of acclaimed Paris museum. Mayor blames politics
Read full article: Money issues may sink proposed New Jersey branch of acclaimed Paris museum. Mayor blames politicsNew Jersey officials say financial concerns spurred state lawmakers to rescind $24 million in funding for a planned outpost of Parisโ acclaimed Pompidou Center in Jersey City.
Florida reality show winner gets 10 years for enticing underage girl to cross state lines for sex
Read full article: Florida reality show winner gets 10 years for enticing underage girl to cross state lines for sexA Florida man who is a past winner of the โAmerican Ninja Warriorโ TV reality show has been sentenced to just over 10 years in federal prison for enticing an underage girl to travel across state lines so they could have sex.
US ambassador visits conflict-ridden Mexican state to expedite avocado inspections
Read full article: US ambassador visits conflict-ridden Mexican state to expedite avocado inspectionsUnited States Ambassador Ken Salazar has praised Mexicoโs effort protect American agricultural inspectors in the conflict-ridden state of Michoacan on Monday, a week after the U.S. suspended avocado and mango inspections following an attack on inspectors.
US will gradually resume avocado inspections in conflictive Mexican state, ambassador says
Read full article: US will gradually resume avocado inspections in conflictive Mexican state, ambassador saysU.S. government inspections of avocados and mangoes in the Mexican state of Michoacan will gradually resume.
U.S. bans on gasoline-powered leaf blowers grow, as does blowback from landscaping industry
Read full article: U.S. bans on gasoline-powered leaf blowers grow, as does blowback from landscaping industryThe roar of the leaf blower has become an inescapable part of daily life in communities across America, leading towns and states to ban or restrict blowers that run on gasoline.
Millenium Holiday Barbie not rare at all. Itโs all about what youโre willing to pay
Read full article: Millenium Holiday Barbie not rare at all. Itโs all about what youโre willing to payWhen Jessica Cofsky spotted a Gold Special Edition Millennium Barbie on eBay for $11,000, she thought the doll her parents bought her all those years ago was about to pay the bills and then some.
Assault on US avocado inspectors in Mexican state led to suspension of inspections
Read full article: Assault on US avocado inspectors in Mexican state led to suspension of inspectionsTwo employees of the U.S. Agriculture Department were assaulted and temporarily held by assailants in the Mexican state of Michoacan, prompting the U.S. government to suspend inspections of avocado and mango shipments.
States bet on boosting taxes for online sports betting companies like DraftKings, FanDuel
Read full article: States bet on boosting taxes for online sports betting companies like DraftKings, FanDuelStates are looking to increase their take from the $16 billion online sports gambling industry as it expands across the country with big partnerships.
New Jersey's top federal prosecutor testifies for government in Sen. Bob Menendez prosecution
Read full article: New Jersey's top federal prosecutor testifies for government in Sen. Bob Menendez prosecutionNew Jersey's top federal prosecutor says Sen. Bob Menendez sought to discuss the prosecution of a New Jersey real estate developer with him before recommending him to be nominated as U.S. attorney after Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election.
Dispute over mailed ballots in a New Jersey county delays outcome of congressional primary
Read full article: Dispute over mailed ballots in a New Jersey county delays outcome of congressional primaryWhether to count more than 1,900 mail ballots cast in one New Jersey county will be up to a judge after their envelopes were unsealed prematurely and members of the local election board deadlocked on how to proceed.
New Jersey adopts public records overhaul but critics say it tightens access to documents
Read full article: New Jersey adopts public records overhaul but critics say it tightens access to documentsNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation overhauling access to the stateโs public records, likely making it harder for the public and media to access some documents, according to critics.
Biden and Trump win Democratic, Republican elections in some of 2024's last primary contests
Read full article: Biden and Trump win Democratic, Republican elections in some of 2024's last primary contestsPresident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won Democratic and Republican primaries in a handful of states Tuesday, among some of the last contests on the 2024 primary calendar.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to seek independent reelection bid amid federal corruption trial
Read full article: Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to seek independent reelection bid amid federal corruption trialU.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has filed to run for reelection as an independent even as he is on trial on federal bribery charges.
New Jersey attorney general blames shore town for having too few police on boardwalk during melee
Read full article: New Jersey attorney general blames shore town for having too few police on boardwalk during meleeNew Jerseyโs attorney general is blaming a Jersey Shore town for not having enough police officers patrolling its boardwalk over the Memorial Day weekend, when the force was overwhelmed and the city temporarily closed the walkway.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the New Jersey presidential and state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the New Jersey presidential and state primariesVoters in New Jersey will choose candidates vying to replace Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, who has held the seat for more than 18 years.
Sen. Bob Menendez reveals his wife has breast cancer as his trial focuses on FBI raid of his home
Read full article: Sen. Bob Menendez reveals his wife has breast cancer as his trial focuses on FBI raid of his homeSen. Bob Menendez says his wife has breast cancer and will require a mastectomy, a revelation made just as the presentation of evidence began at his New York bribery trial.
Walmart's strong first quarter driven by consumers seeking bargains with inflation still an issue
Read full article: Walmart's strong first quarter driven by consumers seeking bargains with inflation still an issueWalmart is reporting another quarter of strong results as its low prices pull in shoppers scouring for discounts with inflation stubbornly high.
Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocate
Read full article: Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocateWalmart on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting several hundred jobs at the retail giant's campus offices and said it will be requiring most remote workers and personnel in its Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto offices to relocate to office hubs in Bentonville, Arkansas; Hoboken, New Jersey; and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Nelly Korda shoots 69 in Founders, leaving her 6 shots back in bid for 6th LPGA Tour win in a row
Read full article: Nelly Korda shoots 69 in Founders, leaving her 6 shots back in bid for 6th LPGA Tour win in a rowNelly Korda is going to have some work to do if she wants to win a record sixth straight LPGA tournament, especially the way Rose Zhang is playing.
Slow to expand, internet casino gambling is the future of US betting, industry execs say
Read full article: Slow to expand, internet casino gambling is the future of US betting, industry execs sayInternet casino gambling is legal in only a handful of states, but the industry is convinced it is the future of betting, even as some worry about cannibalizing physical casinos.
New Jersey seeks fourth round of offshore wind farm proposals as foes push back
Read full article: New Jersey seeks fourth round of offshore wind farm proposals as foes push backNew Jersey is seeking a new round of proposals to build wind energy farms off its coastline, forging ahead with its clean energy goals even as local opposition and challenging economics create blowback to the effort.
Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this year
Read full article: Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this yearRegulators have closed Republic First Bank, a regional lender operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
โStreet Cop Trainingโ coming to Kissimmee for weekend conference
Read full article: โStreet Cop Trainingโ coming to Kissimmee for weekend conferenceThe conference starts Sunday at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee. It'll span five days, with multiple presentations including a leadership seminar by Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivy.
US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at 65 after a heart attack
Read full article: US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at 65 after a heart attackOfficials say U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. of New Jersey has died after a heart attack this month that left him hospitalized.
New York competition, smoking, internet betting concerns roil US northeast's gambling market
Read full article: New York competition, smoking, internet betting concerns roil US northeast's gambling marketCasinos in the northeastern U.S. are dealing with numerous challenges as they brace for the arrival of new competitors in New York City.
Business boom: Record numbers of people are starting up new small businesses
Read full article: Business boom: Record numbers of people are starting up new small businessesRecord numbers of people are starting new businesses, and more and more of them are women and minorities, according to a new study.
Dead whale in New Jersey had a fractured skull among numerous injuries, experts find
Read full article: Dead whale in New Jersey had a fractured skull among numerous injuries, experts findA post-mortem examination of a whale that washed ashore on New Jerseyโs Long Beach Island shows the animal sustained numerous blunt force injuries including a fractured skull and vertebrae.
Prosecutors recommend delaying the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez from May to a summer date
Read full article: Prosecutors recommend delaying the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez from May to a summer dateFederal prosecutors say the May bribery trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez should be postponed until July or August after it was learned that the New Jersey Democrat's wife, who's a co-defendant, has a serious medical issue.