Ivanka Trump marries Jared Kushner in lavish ceremony at her father’s golf course in NJ

Ivanka Trump weds Jared Kushner

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Ivanka Trump has wed the son of another major New York area real estate family.

Bon Jovi Tour Dates 2010

Popular Rock band Bon Jovi announced plans on Thursday for a new world tour in 2010-2011. The two-year tour begins Feb. 19 2010 in Seattle and includes a May 26 show at New Jersey’s new $1.6 billion Meadowlands football stadium, which will be home to the New York Giants and Jets. It will feature 135 shows in 30 countries. The first leg of the tour in 2010 covers USA and Canada.

Rock band Bon Jovi announces world tour; to kick off in May with concert at new stadium in NJ

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Rock band Bon Jovi announced plans Thursday for a new world tour that will swing by the new home of the New York Giants and Jets.

Official familiar with plan says Bon Jovi to play first concert in new Jets-Giants stadium

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Bon Jovi will play the kickoff concert next spring at the new $1.6 billion stadium that will serve as the home for the Giants and Jets.

Bring on the wrecking ball: Bruce Springsteen plays last show at Giants Stadium in NJ

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Highlighting the album that shot him to superstardom, Bruce Springsteen has rocked Giants Stadium in New Jersey for the last time.

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NJ Springsteen symposium takes scholars on a trip down Thunder Road

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Hold still, Bruce — this won’t hurt a bit! Scholars from around the world are dissecting the Springsteen legend this weekend in New Jersey.

New scrutiny after video shows NJ elementary school kids singing President Obama’s praises

BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A school for kindergartners through second graders in this comfortable Philadelphia suburb has become the latest target of accusations by conservatives that schoolchildren are being indoctrinated to idolize President Barack Obama.

Ex-adviser’s book, ‘Michael Jackson Tapes,’ details late pop star’s excesses, obsessions

ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Pop superstar Michael Jackson feared the ravages of old age, sought the company of sycophants and appeared to be abusing prescription drugs and cosmetic surgery nearly a decade before his death, according to a new book by a former adviser.

Ex-NY Giant Burress gets 2 years in prison in gun case, hopes to return to NFL after release

NEW YORK — Former Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress tearfully told his family goodbye as he was led away to prison Tuesday after being sentenced to two years on a weapons charge.

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Smoky-voiced jazz vocalist’s career spanned more than 50 years

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Chris Connor, a smoky-voiced jazz vocalist who had numerous hits during a career that spanned more than 50 years, has died. She was 81.

Rapper Juelz Santana free on bail in NJ, accused of threatening girlfriend with knife

Shahrukh Khan incident has lowered image of US security establishment, says former Indian Ambassador to USA

NEW DELHI - India’s former ambassador to the United States Naresh Chandra on Saturday said that the detention of Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan at Newark International Airport for two hours, clearly exhibited the “ham-handed” approach of American security agencies.

US authorities detains King Khan, grill him for nearly two hours

NEW JERSEY / NEW DELHI - Bollywood super star Shah Rukh Khan was detained for about two hours on Saturday morning at Newark airport in New Jersey, USA.

Cast of soap opera ‘Guiding Light’ finishes final scenes on location in NJ town

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE, N.J. — The cast and crew of “Guiding Light” — TV’s longest-running soap opera — have finished shooting their final scenes in a northern New Jersey town.

NYC sightseeing flight, shore trip end in tragedy for families from Italy, Pennsylvania

BLUE BELL, Pa. —For an Italian family it was supposed to be a joyous occasion — the celebration of 25 years of marriage. For a Pennsylvania family, it was a flight to the New Jersey shore that included a passing view of one of the world’s most renowned skylines.

Travel briefs

Leaf-peeping in Iowa: Mississippi River, bridges of Madison County

Jay-Z to headline All Points West festival in NJ after Beastie Boys forced to cancel

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jay-Z will make his U.S. festival debut when he replaces the Beastie Boys at the All Points West Music & Arts Festival in New Jersey.

People familiar with meeting: Vick, Goodell met Wednesday at security firm in New Jersey

Reality TV star Randal Pinkett says he’d consider NJ lieutenant governor job if it’s offered

TRENTON, N.J. — Reality TV star Randal Pinkett says he’ll consider running for lieutenant governor in New Jersey if — and when — an offer is made.

Comedian Artie Lange, ‘Howard Stern Show’ regular, charged with DUI after minor NJ collision

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Comedian and radio personality Artie Lange has been charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant and careless driving after a minor traffic accident in central New Jersey.

How 1 immigrant high schooler soared, despite detainment

TRENTON, N.J. — He was born on the Fourth of July, an irony he would only appreciate later, during the dark period of his life, when liberty and freedom became far more than mere words in his high school history book.

Art on a shoestring: Using french fries to build potato creations on south Jersey boardwalk

OCEAN CITY, N.J. — Each year on the boardwalk, thousands of french fries are consumed by beachgoers, snatched by seagulls or tossed in the trash at the end of the day.

Jetliner captain dies in middle of trans-Atlantic flight; other pilots land plane safely

NEWARK, N.J. — The only inkling passengers had that something was wrong on the Continental Airlines flight over the Atlantic Ocean was when an announcement came over the loudspeaker asking if there was a doctor on board.

How to run a bed and breakfast: Book gives reality versus fantasy

HOBOKEN, N.J. — It sounds like a dream job: You have a beautiful old home with extra bedrooms in a location with lots of tourists. You’re a great cook and a people-person. Why not open a bed-and-breakfast?

Talk show host Kelly Ripa to attend father’s swearing in as county clerk in New Jersey

BLACKWOOD, N.J. — Daytime talk-show host Kelly Ripa is scheduled to be present Wednesday when New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine swears in her father as Camden County clerk.

Obituaries in the news

Obituaries in the news

Donald Baim

NATICK, Mass (AP) — Dr. Donald Baim, a renowned cardiologist and medical device executive, died Friday following surgery to treat a form of cancer, his family said in a statement. He was 60.

2 inmates who broke out of NJ jail using ‘Shawshank’ ploy face up to 5 years on escape charges

ELIZABETH, N.J. — Two men whose daring breakout from a New Jersey jail evoked comparisons to the movie “The Shawshank Redemption” have pleaded guilty to escape charges.