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• Ebola screening to end at airports as African countries declared free of the disease

  18-02-2016 23:47
  
  The height of the Ebola crisis was 2014 when the disease reached epidemic proportions in West Africa.
  
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• Reputed gang member found in closet charged with N.J. kidnapping, police say

  18-02-2016 23:39
  
  Taxi driver suffered serious injuries in attack, police say
  
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• Obama signs Menendez North Korean sanctions bill

  18-02-2016 23:23
  
  U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez was the chief Democratic sponsor of legislation imposing new sanctions on North Korea.
  
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• 2 arrested, one sought in string of Trenton burglaries

  18-02-2016 23:15
  
  Jose Padilla, of Trenton, is wanted by Trenton police in connection with the burglaries, police said
  
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• Another Caribbean island falls to the Zika virus

  18-02-2016 23:06
  
  Local transmission of the Zika case has now appeared in two more Caribbean islands: Aruba and Bonaire.
  
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• New bail set for Jersey City teen charged in fatal hit-and-run

  18-02-2016 23:04
  
  Bail was set at $50,000 today for a 19-year-old Jersey City man who was charged with seriously injuring a man in a hit-and-run crash in November but the charges were upgraded when the pedestrian died yesterday.
  
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• See if your fire district taxes are going up in Hamilton

  18-02-2016 23:00
  
  Voters will decide on district budgets, fire commissioner races and public questions in Hamilton's 9 taxing districts.
  
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• More must be done for prisoner re-entry, officials say

  18-02-2016 22:44
  
  Efforts to connect prisoners with programs and services after their release has helped reduce the prison population
  
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• Fugitive wanted on attempted murder charges arrested in Newark - NJ.com

  18-02-2016 22:33 via
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  Fugitive wanted on attempted murder charges arrested in Newark
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  NEWARK — A woman wanted on attempted murder charges in South Carolina was arrested Wednesday in downtown Newark, according to an Essex County Sheriff's Office news release. Members of the United States Marshal's Fugitive Task Force, which ...
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• Falling generator kills 1, critically injures another at Hanover firehouse

  18-02-2016 22:28
  
  A 10,000-pound generator was being lifted by a crane when the straps apparently gave way before 11 a.m., Hanover Mayor Ronald Francioli said.
  
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• Delaware man arrested in Newark drug bust

  18-02-2016 22:28
  
  Michael Williams, of Middletown, Delaware was arrested Wednesday on multiple drug-related charges, officials said.
  
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• Fugitive wanted on attempted murder charges arrested in Newark

  18-02-2016 22:27
  
  Martina Jenkins is wanted by South Carolina authorities on attempted murder charges.
  
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• PATH finds place away from flood waters to store its trains

  18-02-2016 22:21
  
  PATH officials approved two projects to deal with Hurricane Sandy-related issues
  
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• Your comments: Man stunned by reaction after reported unattended bag

  18-02-2016 22:20
  
  Most readers agree that John Heinlein did the right thing. Here are some of their comments from NJ.com and Facebook.
  
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• Swim club squares up with Bayonne school board on overdue bills, official says

  18-02-2016 22:15
  
  Smith said the swim club cut a roughly $61,000 check to the board on Tuesday to pay off its debt, which had accumulated because of a "bookkeeping error" on the club's part.
  
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• Nearly 100 animals adopted in 2 weeks from Liberty Humane Society (PHOTOS)

  18-02-2016 22:11
  
  The event proved to be a success, with a total of 93 animals -- including 54 cats and 19 adult dogs -- found "their one."
  
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• Birdsall CEO pleads guilty in huge N.J. pay-to-play scheme

  18-02-2016 22:01
  
  Howard Birdsall faces four years in prison for skirting campaign finance laws
  
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• Hackensack named 31st 'Transit Village' in N.J.

  18-02-2016 21:55
  
  The state Department of Transportation has designated Hackensack a "Transit Village."
  
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• See what Menendez and Sires think about Obama's Cuba trip

  18-02-2016 21:49
  
  New Jersey's two Cuban-American federal lawmakers blast President Barack Obama's travel plans.
  
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• Another Booker aide moves on | The Auditor

  18-02-2016 21:42
  
  U.S. Sen. Cory Booker has lost his second aide in two months.
  
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• Mistrial declared on attempted murder charge against Secaucus attorney

  18-02-2016 21:37
  
  Hudson County Superior Court Judge Mark Nelson ordered the jury back to continue deliberating the other counts against Todd Gorman, which include aggravated assault and weapons charges.
  
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• Temporary repairs begin for aging Hackensack River bridge

  18-02-2016 21:30
  
  The bridge closed to eastbound traffic Tuesday.
  
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• Newark council upset over attempt to oust top economic official - NJ.com

  18-02-2016 21:30 via
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  Newark council upset over attempt to oust top economic official
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  NEWARK — A surreptitious effort to oust the head of one of Newark's top economic development agencies has sparked conflict between Mayor Ras Baraka's administration and members of the City Council. At a preliminary council meeting Wednesday ...
  

• Hundreds say tearful goodbye to Port Authority officer

  18-02-2016 21:29
  
  Funeral services were held Thursday morning for Elise Bastardo, the 24-year-old Port Authority police officer who died on Feb. 12 after being injured in a crash.
  
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• Diocese says it reported teacher accused of child porn

  18-02-2016 21:27
  
  The diocese said the matter was reported promptly.
  
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• N.J. pig farmer for president? Magazine takes a look back at eccentric candidate

  18-02-2016 21:25
  
  In 1952, 1956 and 1960, Secaucus pig farmer Henry J. Krajewski ran for president as a third party candidate and a champion for the poor.
  
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• Unique new food merchant set to open at Reading Terminal Market

  18-02-2016 20:00
  
  The business is expected to open in the market's only vacant spot by late spring.
  
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• Trenton mayor breaks silence on city's unpaid payroll taxes

  18-02-2016 19:56
  
  Mayor Eric Jackson stressed that employees would not be affected
  
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• 3 former governors to Christie: Stop Horizon's new insurance plans

  18-02-2016 19:38
  
  The letter, signed by former Govs. Brendan Byrne, Jon Corzine and Richard Codey, was written at the request of Saint Peter's University Hospital
  
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• What did Pope Francis just say about Donald Trump?

  18-02-2016 19:33
  
  The pope discussed the Republican presidential front-runner with reporters Thursday.
  
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• Mother-son team accused in $30K real estate scheme

  18-02-2016 19:32
  
  Authorities said the pair would have foreclosed homes they didn't own re-keyed so they could sell them to victims.
  
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• 1 dead, 1 injured in construction accident in Hanover

  18-02-2016 19:23
  
  The accident occurred at the future site of the Whippany Fire Company.
  
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• Plainfield's denial of liquor license to city 'hot spot' upheld

  18-02-2016 19:22
  
  A state appeals court ruled that Plainfield correctly rejected the renewal of a liquor license at a city store.
  
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• The Port Authority wants your ideas for a new bus terminal

  18-02-2016 19:18
  
  What do you want to see in a new Port Authority bus terminal? The agency wants to know.
  
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• Ex-student athlete sues 'bully' coaches, school district

  18-02-2016 18:57
  
  Graduate says the Columbia High School baseball program is riddled with instances of bullying and retaliation.
  
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• Bayonne students learn business skills with new Junior Chamber of Commerce

  18-02-2016 18:53
  
  A new partnership between the Bayonne Board of Education and the city's Chamber of Commerce is hoping to encourage students and help them achieve their future careers as business men and women.
  
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• Have a hoverboard? You might need a helmet soon, too

  18-02-2016 18:45
  
  Philadelphia police would be able to issue a $25 ticket to those found in violation.
  
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• Happy National Drink Wine Day: The ultimate list of N.J. wineries

  18-02-2016 18:45
  
  Need help finding a winery to celebrate National Drink Wine Day? Here's a list to help you out.
  
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• Suspected serial killer investigated in teen's cold case homicide

  18-02-2016 18:42
  
  Prosecutor Andrew Carey is reopening the 47-year-old homicide of a 17-year-old girl believed to be killed by Robert Zarinsky.
  
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• Bayonne Fire Chief Rogers announces plan to retire next month

  18-02-2016 18:34
  
  At last night's City Council meeting, Bayonne Fire Chief Greg Rogers announced that he will be retiring as early as March 1.
  
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• 3 former govs to Christie: Horizon's new plan will hurt N.J.'s poor | Opinion

  18-02-2016 18:33
  
  Byrne, Codey and Corzine urge Christie delaying the OMNIA Health Alliance, which will redraw the state's health care marketplace.
  
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• Man reported unattended bag on NYC-bound bus -- and he's stunned by reaction he got

  18-02-2016 18:29
  
  John Heinlein didn't think he was being a hero. But he didn't think he was the bad guy, either.
  
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• Former N.J. high school basketball standout arrested in shooting

  18-02-2016 18:28
  
  Keywon Savage, a standout guard at Newark Central High School, was
  
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• Hey Kanye, Philly cops have an idea to get you out of debt

  18-02-2016 18:18
  
  Philadelphia's Police Department is hiring, and thinks Kanye West might be a good fit.
  
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• N.J. hospital laying off 105 hospice workers

  18-02-2016 18:11
  
  The 105 hospice workers will find new employment in Inspira's new joint venture with a private hospice company.
  
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• How a grassroots effort is saving lives of gunshot victims (VIDEO)

  18-02-2016 17:56
  
  When seconds count, the person who saves your life might be a neighbor, not a doctor.
  
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• N.J. apartment complex arson was act of domestic violence, cops say

  18-02-2016 17:35
  
  A suspect was in custody less than a day after the fire.
  
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• Another potential winter storm headed for N.J.?

  18-02-2016 17:32
  
  Forecasters are keeping an eye on a potential winter storm for next week
  
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• Attempt to oust top economic official sparks war of words in Newark

  18-02-2016 17:31
  
  Sources say the city's administration has been jockeying to oust two top Newark Economic Development Corp. officials
  
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• N.J. man charged in hoax over missing 4-year-old son

  18-02-2016 17:10
  
  Police from four separate towns spent hours tracking down a supposedly missing 4-year-old boy who didn't exist
  
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