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Luiz H.C. looks back at both versions of 'Christine' and makes a case for why both are equally valid and entertaining tales.

The state says John Travolta's company was scammed out of more than $750,000. A defense lawyer wants Travolta to sit for a deposition.

Percentages: FG 40.000, FT .810. 3-Point Goals: 9-25, .360 (Owen 5-5, Donald 1-5, Dwyer 1-5, Mayo 1-4, Vanderhoop 1-3, Lavelle 0-1, Little 0-2) Turnovers: 16 (Mayo 3, Team 3, Dwyer 2, Owen 2, Lavelle ...

A woman and two children were found dead in an apartment in Jersey City, authorities said early Thursday, and a suspect was ...

DOUGLAS COUNTYManuel E. Lozada Vargas, 35, and Angiebell D. Parra Parra, 26. Andre D.B. Neal, 30, and Willishia U. White, 27.

We’ve all heard the old cliche, “Man is the greatest monster.” Screenwriters deploy it to shock the audience or make a larger ...

A woman and two children are dead following a stabbing in Jersey City that is being investigated as an act of domestic ...

Allen Jay Mitchell 1962-2025 Allen Jay Mitchell, age 62, a resident of Belen, passed away peacefully on Jan. 21, 2025. All services took place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Romero Funeral Home Chapel.