New Jersey increases aid to the poor by 20%

New Jersey is boosting cash assistance to some of its poorest residents by 20%.

Family wears superhero costumes to ‘fearless and brave’ 4-year-old’s adoption

A Tennessee family wanted to make their superhero son’s adoption day extra special, so they called on Superman, Green Lantern, The Flash and Batgirl to make a special appearance in the courtroom.

Oprah Winfrey to launch wellness arena tour in early 2020

Oprah Winfrey is taking her motivational spirit on the road early next year with an arena tour to promote a healthier lifestyle.

Police: Parade canceled after 'destructive devices' found near route

Authorities canceled a New Jersey Labor Day parade that the governor was supposed to attend Monday because "destructive devices" were found near the parade route.

Pa. officials debate mandatory lead poisoning blood tests for children

Pennsylvania officials are hoping to lower the risk of lead poisoning through mandated blood testing for children and other measures.

Meek Mill, Meghan Trainor named NFL's Inspire Change advocates

Meek Mill and Meghan Trainor are helping kick off the new social change partnership between the NFL and Jay-Z before the season-opening game in Chicago next week.

Biden: Racism in America is institutional, 'white man's problem'

Racism in America is an institutional "white man's problem visited on people of color," former Vice President Joe Biden said, arguing that the way to attack the issue is to defeat President Donald Trump and hold him responsible for deepening the nation's racial divide.

Meek Mill pleads guilty to misdemeanor; all other charges dropped

Rapper Meek Mill pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge Tuesday in a deal that resolves a 2007 arrest that has kept him on probation or in prison for most of his adult life.

Trump administration ends protection for migrant medical care

The Trump administration has eliminated a protection that lets immigrants remain in the country and avoid deportation while they or their relatives receive life-saving medical treatments or endure other hardships, immigration officials said in letters issued to families this month.