New Jersey's Attorney General said patrols will be increased throughout the state as a precaution to protect public officials following the shootings of state lawmakers in Minnesota.

Four people have been sickened in two states by salmonella poisoning linked to pistachio cream, a nut butter spread used in desserts and other dishes, federal health officials said Monday.

In the wake of the June 14 fatal shootings of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, security measures to protect New Jersey public officials have been increased, state officials said. Gov. Phil ...