Norway beats five-time World Cup champion Brazil 2-1 and advances to quarterfinals

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Haaland scores twice as Norway beats five-time World Cup champion Brazil 2-1 and advances to the quarterfinals.

New Jersey to charge companies with workers on Medicaid

New Jersey is launching a new fee on companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage instead of being covered by their employers. Other states are considering it, too.

Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after four-month absence

WASHINGTON (AP) – New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. disclosed Tuesday that he was being treated for depression during his unexplained four-month absence from the House, suggesting in a brief floor speech that he remained silent about his condition until now because he is a “private person by nature.”

Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi, France beats Sweden 3-0

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling – and not just because of MetLife Stadium’s broiling conditions.

What to know about the ongoing protests outside New Jersey detention center

Clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement outside a New Jersey immigration detention center since late May have become the latest flashpoint for protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) – President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” that he made repeatedly as he campaigned again for the White House. Trump, in an interview that aired Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” said he “didn’t guarantee” there would be no wars if he were back in office.

US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) – The U.S. military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf Arab allies on Friday, while striking some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response, an exchange of fire that further frayed a shaky ceasefire with Tehran.

Mullin faces Senate grilling on DHS budget, immigration crackdown

WASHINGTON (AP) – Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is slated to appear Tuesday in the Senate to answer questions about the agency’s budget, at a time of intense scrutiny about how the Trump administration is carrying out immigration enforcement and preparing for the World Cup.

Pride Month 2026 has begun. Here's what to expect for the LGBTQ+ celebrations

Pride month has begun across the U.S., bringing parades and parties to big cities and small towns to celebrate LGBTQ+ people. The rainbow-filled festivities this year come as President Donald Trump’s administration is pushing policies to roll back the rights of transgender people and curtail recognition of diversity, equity and inclusion.