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• Trump VP pick Mike Pence: 13 things to know about who he is, his policies and record

  14-07-2016 23:36
  
  Donald Trump is expected to name Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate. The Republican Vice Presidential Nomination comes with a key role during the Republican National Convention in Cleveland as Trump prepares to take on Hillary Clinton.
  
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• WATCH: Manhole gushes water during flash flooding in Jersey City

  14-07-2016 23:28
  
  Dark clouds settled over Hudson County this afternoon, bringing with them thunder, lightning and a whole lot of rain -- at least for a short while.
  
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• New Hudson tunnel, Portal bridge takes big step forward

  14-07-2016 23:19
  
  An announcement that projects to build two new rail tunnels under the Hudson River and a new Portal bridge is seen as keeping the Obama administration's pledge to fund the projects before the president's term ends.
  
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• Christie: I never advised Trump on VP choice

  14-07-2016 23:16
  
  The governor also gave a stern warning to Republican delegates: If "you're not working for Donald Trump, you're working for Hillary Clinton."
  
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• Group sues Bayonne over 10-story building planned for Resnick's

  14-07-2016 23:07
  
  City residents opposed to the construction of a ten-story, mixed-use building in a neighborhood of mostly two-story family homes have sued the city to stop the development.
  
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• Broadway beats: 'Hamilton' drummer schools N.J. kids (PHOTOS)

  14-07-2016 22:57
  
  Percussionist Andres Forero, who played in the orchestra for the Broadway hit Hamilton, made a debut at Caldwell University.
  
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• Joint base destroying old mustard gas, chemical artillery shells

  14-07-2016 22:53
  
  The shells - a 75-millimeter round containing mustard gas and a Livens projectile containing phosgene - were found in 2015.
  
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• Cumberland County lake drained due to safety concerns, official says

  14-07-2016 22:50
  
  Elk Lake in Hopewell Township is under the management of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
  
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• Cumberland County lake drained due to safety concerns

  14-07-2016 22:50
  
  Elk Lake in Hopewell Township is under the management of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
  
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• Animal hoarding, yet again, with 30 cats found in South Amboy

  14-07-2016 22:47
  
  In South Amboy, 30 cats and kittens were found in another animal hoarding case.
  
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• 'There's not much left': N.J. farmer says he escaped twister

  14-07-2016 22:43
  
  Authorities have yet to confirm a tornado. The storm pummeled central Warren County after 3 p.m.
  
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• Jersey City father 'thankful' for firefighter's heroic rescue of 4-year-old girl

  14-07-2016 22:39
  
  The man said he ran outside and saw his daughter crying through a window.
  
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• 5 things to know about 'Chairman's flight' that sunk Christie confidant

  14-07-2016 22:33
  
  Federal prosecutors focus on a flight to a Southern regional airport in building their case against a N.J. powerbroker.
  
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• 5 departments respond to fire call at Clinton burger place (PHOTOS)

  14-07-2016 22:32
  
  Firefighters from five departments responded to a report of a smoke condition in the basement of Scotty G's Burgers, Fries, Shakes in Clinton on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.
  
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• Piscataway defies Christie's order to stop road projects

  14-07-2016 22:28
  
  Piscataway Mayor Brian Wahler is defying Gov. Chris Christie and will complete School Street, which includes funding from the state Transportation Trust Fund.
  
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• 12K without power in after storms slam N.J.

  14-07-2016 22:27
  
  More than 11,000 customers were without power in Morris and Passaic counties as of 4:15 p.m. Thursday
  
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• 12K without power after storms slam N.J.

  14-07-2016 22:27
  
  More than 11,000 utility customers were without power in Morris and Passaic counties as of 4:15 p.m. Thursday after strong thunderstorms struck the area.
  
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• WATCH: Booker speaks out on his signature issue

  14-07-2016 22:22
  
  U.S. Sen. Cory Booker urged action on overhauling the criminal justice system.
  
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• Trenton man shot by alleged partner in crime arrested

  14-07-2016 22:17
  
  Peter Samuell is charged with two counts of armed robbery and weapon possession in relation to the incident.
  
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• Nationwide Asian-style grocery plans Paramus opening

  14-07-2016 22:15
  
  H Mart leased a location on Route 17.
  
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• N.J. hit with first case of West Nile in 2016

  14-07-2016 22:13
  
  Health officials confirmed a 48-year-old man has been hospitalized after being infected with the virus.
  
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• Victim in fatal Elizabeth crash was dedicated rapper, mom says

  14-07-2016 22:12
  
  Jeffrey Oakley, 24, was killed when a trucker struck his car after a police chase early Saturday.
  
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• Vineland man killed one-car crash in Atlantic County

  14-07-2016 22:02
  
  The crash occurred on Bears Head Road in Hamilton Township.
  
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• United to pay $2.25M in Newark scandal - USA TODAY

  14-07-2016 22:02 via usatoday.com
  
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  United Airlines announced Thursday it would pay a $2.25 million fine, but avoid criminal prosecution, for a flight at the heart of a political scandal that cost the carrier's former CEO Jeff Smisek his job. The case grew out of U.S. Attorney Paul ...
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• Body found near Hackensack River believed to be missing N.J. man

  14-07-2016 21:36
  
  The body was identified as Keith O'Connell, 26, who was reported missing Sunday.
  
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• Rockaway Township man found not guilty of sexually assaulting girl

  14-07-2016 21:35
  
  Joseph Sternlicht of Rockaway Township had been accused of sexually assaulting the girl over a six-year period when she was between the ages of 7 and 12
  
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• Prosecutors mull upgraded charges after 2014 stabbing victim dies

  14-07-2016 21:19
  
  Myung Jeon, 49, died recently at a hospital in Delaware County, Pa. and an autopsy is planned on her today, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said.
  
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• Route 22 in Somerset County reopens after gas line struck

  14-07-2016 21:06
  
  Route 22 between Rock and Washington avenues in Green Brook was closed Thursday, July 14, 2016, after a gas line was struck.
  
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• 3 indicted in 2015 West Orange shooting death

  14-07-2016 21:06
  
  Naji Everett was shot and killed on Dec. 15, 2015, authorities said.
  
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• Teenager robbed while playing Pokemon Go, cops say

  14-07-2016 21:05
  
  Carlos Joya, 19, is charged with 2 counts of second-degree robbery.
  
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• Pay hikes, higher insurance costs for Jersey City firefighters in new contract

  14-07-2016 21:05
  
  The four-year contract was approved by the City Council this week.
  
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• N.J. man wanted to buy a gun online, but got arrested instead

  14-07-2016 20:55
  
  A 21-year-old was arrested in Hillsborough on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, after allegedly trying to purchase a handgun and 100 rounds of ammunition online.
  
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• United to Take $412M Hit on Newark Slots - CFO

  14-07-2016 20:43 via ww2.cfo.com
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  The FAA's move to lift restrictions on takeoffs and landings at the airport has made United's slots worthless. Matthew Heller. July 13, 2016 | CFO.com | US. share. inShare0. Email Print - Print +. Email this article. To*. Please enter your email ...
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• WATCH: Can you help police identify this car thief?

  14-07-2016 20:40
  
  The suspect was caught on video stealing a car from a Washington Township residence on July 12.
  
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• N.J. power broker Jamie Fox charged for alleged role in 'chairman's flight'

  14-07-2016 20:31
  
  Fox, a two-time transportation commissioner, has been a political power player in New Jersey for decades
  
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• Finkle's plan for senior housing draws interest in Lambertville

  14-07-2016 20:17
  
  A private meeting with those adjacent to land in Lambertville where Finkle's is proposing to build senior housing is being held Thursday, July 14, 2016.
  
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• At Sheriff Youth Week, teenagers get a feel for the heat

  14-07-2016 20:15
  
  At the Monmouth County Fire Academy in Freehold, the students got to experience what it's like to battle blazes through the eyes of a firefighter.
  
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• 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol: Sneak preview of merchandise fans can buy

  14-07-2016 20:13
  
  The 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol in Springfield, N.J. will showcase limited-edition merchandise. Exact replicas of the shirts each top player will be wearing during the four-day tournament can be purchased.
  
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• Weeklong event will celebrate historic Princeton neighborhood

  14-07-2016 20:12
  
  The Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood, which has long been home to minority families in Princeton, will be celebrated at an annual event in August
  
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• After initial failed vote, district approves sports coaches

  14-07-2016 20:11
  
  The three board members who initially voted "no" reversed their vote
  
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• Bayonne residents encouraged to apply for police officer test

  14-07-2016 20:10
  
  City officials are encouraging residents interested in becoming police officers to apply by August 31 to take a civil service exam slated for sometime this fall.
  
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• Swan song averted thanks to animal rescue crew

  14-07-2016 20:02
  
  The swan underwent surgery and is recovering at a local animal sanctuary.
  
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• Man sexually assaulted boys he lured to abandoned Shore property, cops say

  14-07-2016 20:01
  
  The 27-year-old man brought the boys to a secluded location in Wildwood, police said
  
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• Police find 5 guns, 75 bricks of heroin in 2-town raid

  14-07-2016 19:45
  
  The officers were targeting the alleged heroin sales of Hassan Wilson and his alleged associate, Jonathan Handy.
  
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• Carneys Point cop injured after car flips avoiding deer in off-duty accident

  14-07-2016 19:39
  
  A Carneys Point Police lieutenant is recovering after an off-duty motor vehicle crash.
  
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• Carneys Point cop injured after car flips avoiding deer

  14-07-2016 19:39
  
  A Carneys Point Police lieutenant is recovering after an off-duty motor vehicle crash.
  
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• Police searching for man who stole $370 in energy drinks, condoms

  14-07-2016 19:36
  
  The getaway car driver was apprehended after she struck a parked car while fleeing the scene.
  
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• Man threatened store employee with knife during robbery, cops say

  14-07-2016 19:35
  
  The suspect fled from the Riverdale store with $648 worth of merchandise but he was arrested by police in Butler, police said
  
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• 3 shot overnight in Orange

  14-07-2016 19:26
  
  Two Orange residents, one East Orange man injured
  
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• David Samson, close confidant of Christie, pleads guilty in airline shakedown

  14-07-2016 19:22
  
  Charges filed in the wake of the Bridgegate criminal investigation into abuses by political appointees at the Port Authority, then headed by Samson.
  
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