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• Scalia dead at 79: Officials wait for possible autopsy

  14-02-2016 23:34
  
  The late Supreme Court Justice's body was taken to a funeral home in El Paso, Texas Sunday morning
  
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• Firetruck involved in 2 vehicle accident, police say

  14-02-2016 23:13
  
  At about 10:30 this morning, the firetruck was traveling north on Kennedy Boulevard with flashing lights on near Boyd Avenue, according to a police report.
  
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• Fire truck involved in 2-vehicle accident, police say

  14-02-2016 23:13
  
  At about 10:30 this morning, the fire truck was traveling north on Kennedy Boulevard with flashing lights on near Boyd Avenue, according to a police report.
  
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• Valentine's Day chill in the air

  14-02-2016 23:11
  
  Sunday, Valentine's Day saw temperatures as low as 6 degrees. Freezing and above are expected from Monday on.
  
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• Valentine's Day Chill

  14-02-2016 23:11
  
  Sunday, Valentine's Day saw temperatures as low as 6 degrees. Freezing and above are expected from Monday on.
  
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• Newark man, 31, found shot to death in city's South Ward

  14-02-2016 23:11
  
  Omar Faines is the city's 16th homicide victim of 2016
  
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• Paterson store workers feel unsafe after fatal shooting at mini mart

  14-02-2016 23:09
  
  The fatal shooting of a Paterson convenience store owner has shook up other city store owners, reminding them how truly vulnerable they are.
  
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• Sparta councilman, former mayor charged with DWI

  14-02-2016 22:51
  
  Jerard Murphy was arrested after being seen driving "erratically" at around 12:45 a.m. Saturday, according to police
  
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• Snow, sleet, ice could make roads slick on Presidents Day

  14-02-2016 22:32
  
  Sloppy mix prompts winter weather advisory in many sections of New Jersey.
  
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• 2 arrested in violent robbery at Atlantic City casino

  14-02-2016 22:06
  
  The 76-year-old victim suffered a broken back in the incident, according to police
  
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• The minimum wage needs a boost, but $15 may be a bridge too far | Editorial

  14-02-2016 22:00
  
  Even a gradual escalation in the wage floor merits caution.
  
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• Several crews battle early morning barn fire in Newark Valley - WBNG-TV

  14-02-2016 21:54 via
  Several crews battle early morning barn fire in Newark Valley
  WBNG-TV
  Newark Valley, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Several area fire departments battled an early morning barn fire Sunday. According to the Newark Valley Fire Department, crews were called to a barn fire around 1:30 a.m. on Bailey Hollow Road. WBNG E-News ...
  

• Water main break stalling traffic in Newark - NJ.com

  14-02-2016 21:50 via
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  Water main break stalling traffic in Newark
  NJ.com
  NEWARK – Authorities are asking drivers to avoid an area of the city's Ironbound district where a water main break has been exacerbated by icy temperatures. The break occurred just after 1 p.m. near the intersection of Elm Street and New Jersey ...
  Newark Water Main Break Hits Elm Street: Hazardous Road Conditions, Police SayPatch.comall 2 news articles »
  

• Water main break stalling traffic in Newark

  14-02-2016 21:35
  
  The break at the intersection of Elm Street and New Jersey Railroad Avenue occurred just after 1 p.m.
  
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• Church seeks donations for Hoboken fire victims

  14-02-2016 21:05
  
  The Catholic Community of Saints Peter and Paul is asking for donations to help the victims of a fire that left two Hoboken residential buildings severely damaged Saturday night.
  
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• Lower Township man admits to firing shotgun at drone

  14-02-2016 20:40
  
  A Lower Township man pleaded guilty Friday to criminal mischief for shooting at a remotely controlled drone.
  
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• Family of N.J. man killed in school bus crash offer reward for missing watch

  14-02-2016 20:30
  
  Larry W. Waller Jr., 43, of Hopewell Township, was killed after colliding with a school bus on Feb. 4 in Fairfield Township.
  
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• Blaze that injured 3 firefighters sent black smoke through neighborhood, resident says

  14-02-2016 20:25
  
  A three-alarm fire that injured at least three firefighters sent black smoke billowing through a small neighborhood this morning, a neighbor says.
  
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• A Trenton insider gains some influence at home in Metuchen

  14-02-2016 20:21
  
  Peter Cammarano has unimpeachable Metuchen bona fides, but he's better known as a Trenton insider.
  
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• Millville home damaged heavily in weekend fire, report says

  14-02-2016 20:14
  
  The American Red Cross New Jersey Region assisted a man at the residence.
  
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• Driver surrenders in hit-and-run that injured 3 children

  14-02-2016 19:55
  
  Authorities say the driver who allegedly struck three children on a Newark street has turned himself in.
  
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• See how political cartoonists loved to hate Christie's 2016 bid

  14-02-2016 19:25
  
  Political cartoonists weren't very kind with Christie's run for presidency.
  
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• Former NJCU professor campaigns for evolution defender statue in Tennessee

  14-02-2016 19:12
  
  William Dusenberry, a former professor at New Jersey City University, is campaigning for a statue of a man who defended the right to teach evolution to be erected in Dayton, Tenn. Dusenberry, who now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, told Tulsa...
  
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• 20-year-old charged in Somerset County double-homicide

  14-02-2016 18:55
  
  A blood-covered township man called police Saturday after allegedly killing an elderly man and woman at his home, officials said.
  
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• More than a dozen firefighters hurt in Hoboken blaze

  14-02-2016 18:00
  
  More than a dozen firefighters suffered injuries battling a fire that tore through two buildings on Washington Street late Saturday, a city spokesman said.
  
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• Fire tears through two Jersey City homes, 3 firefighters injured, officials say

  14-02-2016 17:50
  
  Nearly 75 firefighters have been battling a three alarm fire on Marion Place this morning, the city's fire chief said.
  
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• Man arrested following domestic stabbing in Newark - FOX 29 News Philadelphia

  14-02-2016 17:42 via
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  Man arrested following domestic stabbing in Newark
  FOX 29 News Philadelphia
  NEWARK, DE (WTXF) - A man has been arrested following a domestic related stabbing in Newark. Early Saturday morning at about 3:00 a.m. Newark Police arrived at a residence on Kershaw Street following reports of a domestic related stabbing.
  Police: Woman endures hours of abuse in Kershaw Street homeNewark Postall 3 news articles »
  

• Frigid N.J.: What you're saying about our big chill

  14-02-2016 17:23
  
  People took to social media to share, and sometimes complain.
  
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• After standoff, police use stun gun to subdue suspect

  14-02-2016 17:13
  
  The suspect's attempt to elude authorities culminated with a tense standoff at his apartment in Highlands Borough.
  
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• Presidents Day snow to follow Valentine's Day freeze across N.J.

  14-02-2016 17:10
  
  The National Weather Service says we're in for more bad weather in New Jersey, Monday and Tuesday.
  
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• Presidents Day snow to follow Valentine's Day freeze

  14-02-2016 17:10
  
  Parts of New Jersey could see up to 6 inches of snow in a winter storm arriving Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.
  
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• Man shot multiple times outside Philly bar, report says

  14-02-2016 16:05
  
  The man, in his 20s, was found outside Neet's Bar.
  
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• Bridgegate lawyer backed Christie in N.H. | The Auditor

  14-02-2016 16:04
  
  A lawyer who helped head an internal review Chris Christie ordered in the wake of Bridgegate was in New Hampshire for his presidential bid..
  
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• Puppy love: More than 600 try to adopt dogs rescued from hoarder's home

  14-02-2016 15:45
  
  33 of the 49 abandoned dogs and puppies have been adopted since they were left to die in an unheated house, the shelters said.
  
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• Pedestrian struck in New Brunswick, police say

  14-02-2016 14:56
  
  A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle late Saturday night.
  
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• Inside barrier-breaking N.J. freeholder's American Dream

  14-02-2016 14:30
  
  Susan Shin Angulo was the first Korean-American woman to hold public office in N.J. when she was elected to her township council in 2009.
  
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• Top Liberian security official sues N.J. State Police for racial profiling

  14-02-2016 14:15
  
  The head of the African nation's intelligence agency says troopers mistook him for a drug dealer and illegally detained him
  
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• Hudson Newsmakers: Jersey City NAACP president on city, safety and future of his organization

  14-02-2016 14:05
  
  Jersey City NAACP President Bill Braker cited crime, development and jobs as a key issues in the African-American community and said the NAACP must recruit young members into the organization's aging and somewhat lethargic ranks.
  
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• How cold did it get in N.J. Saturday night and where was it 14 below? (MAP)

  14-02-2016 13:50
  
  An Arctic blast chilled New Jersey Saturday night, dropping temperatures to as low as 14 degrees below zero in some parts of the state.
  
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• How cold did it get in N.J. last night?

  14-02-2016 13:50
  
  An Arctic blast chilled New Jersey Saturday night, dropping temperatures to as low as 14 degrees below zero in some parts of the state.
  
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• 7 takeaways from the 9th Republican presidential debate

  14-02-2016 13:15
  
  Donald Trump faces a Ted Cruz-Jeb Bush tag team and Marco Rubio defended the Iraq War.
  
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• Thousands flock to Sea Isle City for frigid Polar Bear Plunge (VIDEO)

  14-02-2016 13:00
  
  Swimmers took joy in their discomfort as they dashed back to shore after 30 seconds in the water.
  
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• Firefighters injured, cat rescued after raging Hoboken blaze (VIDEO)

  14-02-2016 08:55
  
  Fire crews rescue cat from blaze, city says.
  
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• Newark High School academic rolls - The Newark Advocate

  14-02-2016 06:07 via
  The Newark Advocate
  Newark High School academic rolls
  The Newark Advocate
  Second quarter. Principal's List. Ninth Grade: Cherae Allen-grover, Darian Athey, Samantha Bowman, Clara Britton, Madison Cannon, Taylor Carlile, Emily Combs, Jenna Corbin, Devon Crow, Carrie Dietz, Matthew Grabo, Jazmin Harkin, Katelynn Hosom, ...
  

• Large fire burning at Hoboken building (VIDEO)

  14-02-2016 05:18
  
  Fire reported on Washington Street
  
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• N.Y. dog wins 2016 Westminster Masters Agility Championship (PHOTOS)

  14-02-2016 04:58
  
  Many N.J. dogs competed and some earned high rankings
  
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• Poll: Who won the Republican presidential debate (2/13/16)?

  14-02-2016 04:30
  
  Vote in this unscientific, informal poll, who you think won the Saturday night? Did Donald Trump, John Kasich, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush or Ben Carson do best?
  
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• Girls basketball roundup: Newark cruises - The Newark Advocate

  14-02-2016 04:22 via
  The Newark Advocate
  Girls basketball roundup: Newark cruises
  The Newark Advocate
  Newark 68, Hamilton Township 29. Newark (16-7) beat Hamilton Township in a Division I first round game at home. Carlee Street led Newark hitting five 3-pointers to score 17 points. Morgan Sharps hit three 3-pointers to score 15 points. Katie Shumate ...
  

• Obama says he will fill Scalia vacancy over GOP objections

  14-02-2016 04:08
  
  The Republican presidential candidates said President Barack Obama should not nominate a new Supreme Court justice.
  
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• Wrestling roundup: Newark's Thornsberry wins - The Newark Advocate

  14-02-2016 03:54 via
  The Newark Advocate
  Wrestling roundup: Newark's Thornsberry wins
  The Newark Advocate
  Newark's Hunter Thornsberry wins at Cardinal Classic. Newark's Hunter Thornsberry (145) won at the Cardinal Classic at St. Charles Saturday. Teammates Jayme Randolph (Hwt.) finished second while Matt Grabo (170) and Levi McKee (182) had third place ...
  

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