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• NFL TV schedule: How to watch Giants-Packers and Trump-Clinton Presidentlal debate at the same time (10/9/16)

  08-10-2016 23:49
  
  The New York Giants travel to Green Bay to take on the Packers in a Sunday night NFL game at 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 9, 2016, while Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton compete in a townhall debate, which begins at 9 p.m. Here's how to watch both:
  
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• First N.J. Republican lawmaker withdraws support for Trump

  08-10-2016 23:40
  
  Rep. Frank LoBiondo said he can no longer support the Republican presidential nominee
  
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• Trenton fire burns 5 houses, displaces 14 residents

  08-10-2016 23:27
  
  The fire was called in around 5:20 a.m. at a section of houses on the 100 block of Home Avenue in Trenton
  
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• 7 hospitalized after van with 11 aboard overturns

  08-10-2016 23:14
  
  The accident took place on a rural South Jersey road early Saturday morning.
  
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• Poll: Do you think Clinton or Trump will win the presidential election?

  08-10-2016 23:05
  
  Only a month is left before American voters will cast ballots for Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, or other candidates for president. Who do you think will win?
  
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• Man sought in Newark 7-11 armed robbery - The News Journal - The News Journal

  08-10-2016 22:39 via delawareonline.com
  
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  Man sought in Newark 7-11 armed robbery - The News Journal
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  Delaware State Police is looking for information about an armed robbery of a Newark-area 7-Eleven that occurred early Saturday morning.and more »
  
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• Newark man arrested with loaded gun, drugs, authorities say - NJ.com

  08-10-2016 22:27 via nj.com
  
  Newark man arrested with loaded gun, drugs, authorities say
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  NEWARK — Detectives arrested a 22-year-old Newark man with a loaded gun and drugs after he ran from police in the city's Vailsburg section Friday night, authorities said. Members of the police division's Special Enforcement Bureau were patrolling in ...
  
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• Newark man arrested with loaded gun, drugs, authorities say

  08-10-2016 22:27
  
  Police unit has seized more than 90 guns since January, according to public safety director
  
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• 2016 Columbus Day parade in Jersey City draws scores (PHOTOS)

  08-10-2016 22:23
  
  Despite a steady drizzle, the seventh annual Columbus Day parade in Jersey City drew scores of people and completed its route as planned.
  
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• Woman fatally struck on Route 17 in Wood-Ridge, report says

  08-10-2016 21:57
  
  Woman was walking along center divider of the highway late Friday, according to report.
  
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• Prep school says at least 2 students were molested by former teacher

  08-10-2016 21:32
  
  The Morristown private school told alumni by email that it found cases of molestation by Thad Alton, the Pingry teacher later arrested for molesting boys.
  
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• Christie in N.Y. to prep Trump but stays mum on vulgar video comments

  08-10-2016 21:23
  
  Christie, who is helping Trump prepare for a town hall style debate, wouldn't comment on questions about the billionaire's comments caught on video
  
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• Organizer of Garrett event has ties to militia extremist group

  08-10-2016 21:02
  
  Rep. Scott Garrett attended a breakfast organized by a GOP official with ties to an anti-government group.
  
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• Column: Newark holds season in hands - The Newark Advocate

  08-10-2016 20:35 via newarkadvocate.com
  
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  Column: Newark holds season in hands
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  No excuses and no moral victories for Newark. The next three weeks it's win or else for the Wildcats. Newark does not control its destiny for an Ohio Capital Conference-Capital Division title or a Division I playoff spot, but the Wildcats still have a ...
  
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• What happens if Trump quits race, drops out or is pushed aside?

  08-10-2016 19:00
  
  Will Donald Trump drop out of the race for president after the raunchy-talk video surfaced Friday. Can he drop out of the race? And what would happen if he dropped out of the race? The answers? They're all complicated. Really complicated.
  
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• N.J.'s Garrett: Pence would be stronger Republican nominee

  08-10-2016 19:00
  
  Rep. Scott Garrett condemned Donald Trump's recent remarks about women.
  
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• Man sentenced for distributing child pornography

  08-10-2016 18:47
  
  Steven Anan was arrested as part of Operation Ever Vigilant in 2013
  
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• Gas leak briefly disrupts Navratri festival in Jersey City: official

  08-10-2016 18:44
  
  A gas leak briefly disrupted the Navratri festival in Jersey City but did not result in any injuries or property damage, city spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill said.
  
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• N.J. drivers can't win: Gas tax going up and now so is price of fuel

  08-10-2016 18:32
  
  A preliminary deal by OPEC to cut oil production has caused the per-gallon price of gasoline to increase in New Jersey.
  
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• WATCH: Robert De Niro wants to punch Trump in the face

  08-10-2016 18:28
  
  'He's an embarrassment to this country'
  
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• Here's Phil Murphy's sharply worded demand that Christie bail on Trump

  08-10-2016 18:06
  
  The 2017 Democratic front runner called on the governor to quit as Trump's transition chief, saying the GOP nominee's become "a national embarrassment."
  
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• 'Disorderly crowd' after football game in Bayonne draws police response: police radio

  08-10-2016 18:05
  
  A "disorderly crowd" that formed after Bayonne High School's homecoming football game against Kearny drew a sizable police response, according to police radio transmissions.
  
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• Woman drove drunk with daughter, hit car, police say

  08-10-2016 17:38
  
  Police say the alleged driver in a hit-and-run drove drunk with her daughter in her car
  
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• Where the Trump-Clinton race stands as the 2nd debate nears

  08-10-2016 16:10
  
  The second presidential debate is scheduled for Sunday.
  
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• Principal who fired teacher over same-sex marriage at private school reportedly quits

  08-10-2016 16:06
  
  Principal Nell Stetser said her decision to leave Waldron Mercy Academy on Philadelphia's Main Line was personal.
  
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• Portuguese man-of-wars spotted on N.J. beach

  08-10-2016 15:37
  
  Officials urged beach goers to avoid the creatures, whose sting has potentially deadly toxins
  
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• AC councilmen blast proposed ballot question as 'racist'

  08-10-2016 15:00
  
  The plan would reduce the number of political wards in the city from six to four
  
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• Look who's playing 'Clinton' in Trump debate prep

  08-10-2016 14:55
  
  The governor once called for Hillary Clinton to be prosecuted in a mock trial at the Republican convention. Now he's playing her in a mock debate.
  
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• Clear sailing: Bayonne Bridge to stay open until Wednesday morning

  08-10-2016 14:50
  
  Because of the Columbus Day and Yom Kippur holidays, the Bayonne Bridge will remain open until Wednesday morning, Port Authority officials said.
  
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• State knew of abuse allegations before Newark boy's death, sources say - NJ.com

  08-10-2016 14:25 via nj.com
  
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  State knew of abuse allegations before Newark boy's death, sources say
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  NEWARK — State child welfare officials were aware of allegations that a 7-year-old Newark boy was abused prior to his death Sunday, NJ Advance Media has learned. Two sources familiar with the case said at the time of Michael Moore Jr.'s death on ...and more »
  
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• State knew of abuse allegations before Newark boy's death, sources say

  08-10-2016 14:25
  
  The boy's mother and her live-in boyfriend have both been charged with aggravated manslaughter in his death.
  
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• State knew of abuse allegations before Newark boy's death, sources ... - NJ.com

  08-10-2016 14:25 via nj.com
  
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  State knew of abuse allegations before Newark boy's death, sources ...
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  NEWARK — State child welfare officials were aware of allegations that a 7-year-old Newark boy was abused prior to his death Sunday, NJ Advance Media has ...and more »
  
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• Columbus Day weekend starts with rain, closes with sun

  08-10-2016 14:15
  
  Hurricane Matthew isn't reaching New Jersey, but rain from the west will dampen half the weekend, forecasters say
  
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• Sweeney's not running for N.J. governor. Does that mean waning power for Norcross?

  08-10-2016 14:10
  
  George Norcross is a major force in New Jersey politics. But is Phil Murphy's rise and Stephen Sweeney's decision not to run for governor a sign he influence is slipping?
  
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• Major backer of North Jersey casino gambling to host forum in Bayonne

  08-10-2016 14:00
  
  One of two businessmen leading a group that is fighting to bring casinos to north Jersey is slated to discuss the issue at an open forum in Bayonne.
  
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• A closer look at N.J.'s epidemic of clown sightings and investigations

  08-10-2016 14:00
  
  The freaky phenomena that's hit in other parts of the U.S. has definitely taken hold in New Jersey.
  
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• Deadly Hurricane Matthew weakens, but marches north up coast

  08-10-2016 13:56
  
  The Category 2 hurricane was heading north, to North Carolina's southern coast, where it was expected by Saturday night.
  
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• Man charged with triggering lockdown at school in North Bergen

  08-10-2016 13:30
  
  A North Bergen man was arrested after allegedly making statements to a security guard at Hi Tech High School in North Bergen which resulted in the school being locked down from 4:52 p.m. to 5:26 p.m. yesterday, Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari said.
  
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• Here's how your lawmaker voted on N.J.'s 23-cent gas tax hike

  08-10-2016 13:15
  
  A breakdown of how state senators and members of the state Assembly voted on a bill to raise the gasoline tax 23 cents per gallon.
  
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• Man who shot into crowd draws 15-year sentence for 'senseless' killing

  08-10-2016 13:10
  
  Dante Strong fired indiscriminately into a crowd on a porch in Long Branch, killing a young father
  
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• WATCH: Trump apologizes for vulgar video comments, says he's no worse than Clintons

  08-10-2016 12:30
  
  "It was wrong, and I apologize," Trump said in a midnight video as Republican leaders denounced the remarks he made in the 2005 clip.
  
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• Trump apologizes for lewd comments he made about women in 2005 video

  08-10-2016 12:30
  
  "It was wrong, and I apologize," Trump said in a midnight video as Republican leaders denounced the remarks he made in the 2005 clip.
  
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• N.J. troopers now wear body cameras. That's good for everyone | Editorial

  08-10-2016 12:30
  
  The question of accountability in our largest police force comes full circle.
  
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• OCC favorite New Albany speeds past Newark, 52-31 - The Newark Advocate

  08-10-2016 04:28 via newarkadvocate.com
  
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  OCC favorite New Albany speeds past Newark, 52-31
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  NEWARK - In it's biggest game to date, the Wildcats ran into their biggest nemesis. For the second time this season, an opponent's wing-t left Newark baffled. The Wildcats had a handful of big stops, but visiting New Albany (4-3, 2-0) ripped off ...
  
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• Newark voters asked to fight Citizens United - The Newark Advocate

  08-10-2016 01:51 via newarkadvocate.com
  
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  Newark voters asked to fight Citizens United
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  NEWARK - A local group is working to establish a day for democracy in Newark with an initiative by the people, for the people. The 99% of Newark and East Central Ohio (99%NECO) filed a petition with the city to create a Democracy Day. Citizens will ...
  
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• Authorities probe violent car wreck after Hillside police chase

  08-10-2016 00:49
  
  Three vehicles involved in crash after pursuit from Hillside, according to authorities.
  
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• Attorney General ends national 'justice' tour in Newark - NJ.com

  08-10-2016 00:37 via nj.com
  
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  Attorney General ends national 'justice' tour in Newark
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  NEWARK — At the U.S. Attorney General's last stop on a week-long, nationwide tour, she told the people of Newark to come up with community policing policies that "can serve as a model for jurisdictions across the nation." Attorney General Loretta ...
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• Attorney General ends national 'justice' tour in Newark

  08-10-2016 00:37
  
  The initiative worked with local residents to develop community policing concepts.
  
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• Video shows Trump talking vulgarly about women, report says

  08-10-2016 00:35
  
  The Washington Post said it obtained a video captured Donald Trump make lewd comments about women.
  
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• Video shows Trump talking vulgarly about kissing, groping women

  08-10-2016 00:35
  
  The Washington Post said it obtained a video captured Donald Trump make lewd comments about women.
  
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