After guilty verdict, calls mount for Menendez to resign
Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted on federal bribery charges, and pressure is mounting for the New Jersey Democrat to resign.
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Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted on federal bribery charges, and pressure is mounting for the New Jersey Democrat to resign.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez argued that his wife, Nadine, kept him in the dark about her dealings with three businessmen.
Prosecutors allege the New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine Menendez, were bribed with gold bars, cash and a Mercedes.
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine Menendez, are accused of accepting bribes from three businessmen in exchange for political favors.
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine Menendez, are accused of accepting bribes from three businessmen in exchange for political favors.
The New Jersey Democrat's lawyer argued the prosecution has failed to directly connect evidence of bribery or corruption to the senator.
A lawyer for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez said prosecutors showed jurors "zero evidence of him saying or suggesting that he was doing something for a bribe."
Closing arguments began Monday in New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial, with a federal prosecutor telling jurors that Menendez put his power up for sale in return for bribes.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
The judge warned defense lawyers last week that telling jurors alleged details about Nadine Menendez's ex-boyfriend risks turning the trial "into a soap opera."
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife are accused of accepting gold bars, a Mercedes and cash in exchange for using his political influence to help three businessmen and two foreign governments.
A Senate staffer testified at a bribery trial that planning for Sen. Menendez's 2021 trip to Egypt and Qatar got "weird" after he directed Egypt be involved in the process.
An FBI agent testified that Menendez's internet history since 2008 showed that he had never searched for gold prices until April 5, 2019.
Prosecutors tried to link the alleged bribes to the appointment of Philip Sellinger, New Jersey's U.S. attorney.
An attorney for the wife of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez said she "has medical equipment implanted in her body and is in intense, chronic pain."
The testimony is the second time that a top law enforcement figure has said Menendez sought to speak about a criminal case affecting a New Jersey businessman.
Jose Uribe, an insurance broker who is the prosecution's star witness, has detailed how he says he bribed Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife.
Jose Uribe, a star witness in the prosecution's case against Sen. Bob Menendez, detailed his alleged conversations with the New Jersey Democrat.
CBS News projects that Rep. Andy Kim has won the Democratic New Jersey Senate primary for the seat held by federally indicted Sen. Bob Menendez.
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The senator still has time to withdraw from the race and not appear on the ballot if he's convicted on bribery and corruption charges.
The decision could complicate prosecutors' case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez as it relates to Egypt and military aid.
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez was back in federal court Friday for the continuation of his bribery trial. During court proceedings Thursday, he revealed that his wife has breast cancer. Prosecutors said Menendez and his wife accepted more than $480,000 in bribes for the political influence which they said advanced the interests of the two New Jersey businessmen and the governments of Qatar and Egypt. Christine Sloan reports some of the highlights from the courtroom.
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
Wawa is giving away free hot coffee to Wawa Rewards Members at all locations on Thursday, April 16, in celebration of 62 years in business.
Philadelphia recorded its first official 90-degree day of the year on Wednesday, and it's set to repeat that on Thursday.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic in the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena and will play the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Wawa is giving away free hot coffee to Wawa Rewards Members at all locations on Thursday, April 16, in celebration of 62 years in business.
Philadelphia recorded its first official 90-degree day of the year on Wednesday, and it's set to repeat that on Thursday.
Police sources said the victim was an MLB umpire in town to work the Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks series last weekend.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic in the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena and will play the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Wawa is giving away free hot coffee to Wawa Rewards Members at all locations on Thursday, April 16, in celebration of 62 years in business.
A Marine Corps veteran and his family received a life-changing surprise on Wednesday. They got the keys to a fully paid-off home in Concord Township, Delaware County.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
One person was arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman at the Willow Grove Park Mall in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, police say.
Philly's Rittenhouse Square will soon have a bench honoring former 93.3 WMMR radio host Pierre Robert.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
Authorities released new photos of a man who was killed in Camden, but footage of an attack or crime scene is slim.
Lower Township is also now considering a second ordinance, which will offer a $250 seasonal parking permit for residents.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic in the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena and will play the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
The $20 million expansion of Stateside Live! in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex will be unveiled at the end of May, just in time for a slate of big sporting events this summer.
A new mural will soon pay tribute to the historic Philadelphia Stars Negro Leagues baseball team.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region is likely to experience record heat again on Thursday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Sixers will play their heated rivals, the Boston Celtics, in the first round of the playoffs.
An investigation is underway after a 61-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Cherry Hill.
City officials say they're making the change for safety reasons to prevent large gatherings.
The Norwegian Jewel will take passengers from Philadelphia to Bermuda.