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• N.J. Transit: It's worse than anyone thought | Editorial

  13-11-2016 23:00
  Surprise: They have to fill 305 safety-related jobs. But they have no problem giving away six-figure executive chairs.
  
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• 2 men shot while stopped at traffic light in Jersey City: official

  13-11-2016 22:45
  
  Two men were shot early Sunday morning while stopped at a traffic signal on Garfield Avenue, officials said.
  
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• Clerk who oversaw 55 elections remembered as fair, strong

  13-11-2016 22:35
  
  Walter Halpin, who worked in various Union County jobs for 35 years, died Tuesday at age 91.
  
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• Fire call leads to memorable evening for N.J. bride

  13-11-2016 22:34
  
  Firefighters had to evacuate 250 wedding people from the Bonnet Island Estate Friday night. But the wedding guests made the best of it.
  
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• Speed deemed a factor in Orange crash that killed 3

  13-11-2016 22:31
  
  The driver and two passengers in Saturday's deadly crash were identified as residents of East Orange, Irvington and Newark, all in their 30's.
  
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• 1 dead in Washington Twp. dirt bike accident, police say

  13-11-2016 21:35
  
  The accident happened near Lost Lane and Spring Hill Roads.
  
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• Mid-morning blaze leaves mobile homes damaged, firefighter injured

  13-11-2016 20:32
  
  The bulk of the fire was reported to have been knocked-down around 11:30 a.m.
  
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• In Troubled Newark Archdiocese, Hoping Its New Leader Is a Pastor, Not a Prince - New York Times

  13-11-2016 20:13
  New York Times
  In Troubled Newark Archdiocese, Hoping Its New Leader Is a Pastor, Not a Prince
  New York Times
  Archbishop Tobin at the Cathedral Basilica last week. As the archbishop of Indianapolis, he made headlines in 2015 when he said that the archdiocese would continue to welcome Syrian refugees, despite moves against resettlement by Gov. Mike Pence.
  
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• Reported abduction was actually argument between couple, police say

  13-11-2016 20:05
  
  A witness saw a woman being forced into a vehicle.
  
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• Social justice advocate Sister Kristin Funari dies after battle with cancer

  13-11-2016 19:56
  
  Sister Kristin Funari, the former executive director of the York Street Project and social justice advocate, died Friday.
  
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• Steven Van Zandt to help announce milestone in N.J. venue's expansion plan

  13-11-2016 19:23
  
  Count Basie Theatre officials, including Steven Van Zandt, will announce the details at a press conference on Monday morning.
  
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• Playoffs? 3 things Devils owner expects from the team

  13-11-2016 18:39
  
  What Josh Harris says he'd like to see from the team this season.
  
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• Man's leg amputated after he was struck by train, police say

  13-11-2016 18:18
  
  Officials are unsure of the man's condition before the accident and have not yet determined why he was on the tracks.
  
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• Man accused of drunken driving after crashing pickup truck into pole

  13-11-2016 18:15
  
  The driver and a passenger were both hospitalized following the early morning crash in Manchester Township.
  
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• How Salem County voted for president in 2016: A town-by-town breakdown

  13-11-2016 18:06
  
  All but four of Salem County's 15 municipalities went to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
  
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• 16 is a little young to get married, isn't it? Not in N.J. | Opinion

  13-11-2016 18:02
  
  Such young marriage ages of the past and even today may have made sense because of the then life expectancy, social norms and economic circumstances.They don't today, especially in New Jersey.
  
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• Booker: 'I have deep concern about the future of our country'

  13-11-2016 17:34
  
  If Donald Trump "governs the way he campaigned, it'll be a disastrous presidency," U.S. Sen. Cory Booker said.
  
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• Santa's back at the Deptford Mall (PHOTOS)

  13-11-2016 17:27
  
  The Deptford Mall has kicked off the holiday season with a festive parade through the shops and the start of photo ups with the jolly man in red.
  
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• N.J. woman turns near-death experience into gift for others

  13-11-2016 17:27
  
  At age 20, doctors gave Noelle McNeil a 97 percent chance of remaining in a semi-conscious state for the rest of her life. McNeill defied those odds and uses her story to help others.
  
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• Police, firefighters on scene of Edison brush fire near Route 1 bridge

  13-11-2016 16:50
  
  Police on Sunday said said they were investigating a brush fire below the Rt. 1 bridge behind an apartment complex.
  
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• 5 ways departing Scott Garrett left his mark on N.J. and nation

  13-11-2016 16:35
  
  Rep. Scott Garrett was defeated for re-election after seven terms in the U.S. House.
  
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• County sues hospital operator, claims sabotage, report says

  13-11-2016 16:33
  
  The county's contract with the for-profit company to run the county hospital expires next year.
  
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• Man accused of using a gym as an illegal after-hours bar

  13-11-2016 16:12
  
  Detectives found patrons drinking, buying alcohol and found refrigerated alcohol for sale, Newark police said.
  
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• Teen hospitalized, family of 4 injured in Weehawken head-on crash: authorities

  13-11-2016 16:10
  
  Five people were injured in a head-on crash in Weehawken on Saturday afternoon, police said.
  
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• Woman accused of robbing Burger King in Hazlet

  13-11-2016 15:42
  
  The woman demanded cash from an employee after she stated that she had a handgun, authorities say.
  
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• Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg backed this N.J. candidate | The Auditor

  13-11-2016 15:35
  
  Only one New Jersey candidate got a resounding hooray from Hollywood.
  
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• N.J. historian: Despite Clinton's loss, hope endures for equality for women

  13-11-2016 15:35
  
  A Q&A with the executive director of the Alice Paul Institute, who draws a line between the women's suffragist movement and Clinton's historic run.
  
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• Shot state trooper sheds light on police PTSD | Di Ionno

  13-11-2016 14:30
  
  Retired trooper was shot in '71 Turnpike gun battle
  
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• Old N.J. firefighting equipment gets a second life in Texas

  13-11-2016 14:30
  
  Firefighter Angel M. Romero Jr. has been coordinating donations of firefighting equipment to communities in need for 20 years.
  
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• N.J. firefighting equipment gets a second life in Texas

  13-11-2016 14:30
  
  Firefighter Angel M. Romero Jr. has been coordinating donations of firefighting equipment to communities in need for 20 years.
  
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• 6 things to know about the only bar in Fanwood

  13-11-2016 14:10
  
  Sheelen's Crossing, an Irish pub, opened across from the train station in October.
  
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• The time Donald Trump argued a state takeover would not make Atlantic City great again

  13-11-2016 14:05
  
  Gov. Chris Christie, a top Trump adviser, now has the power to take over Atlantic City. But Trump opposed a similar move in 1989.
  
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• Bayshore celebrates Veterans Day with oyster reef dedication

  13-11-2016 14:00
  
  Children were able to learn about nature and honor veterans Saturday.
  
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• The 25 'Trumpiest' towns in New Jersey

  13-11-2016 13:48
  
  We found the 25 towns with over 10,000 population that voted most decidedly for Donald Trump.
  
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• Sunny Sunday expected, but rain on the way

  13-11-2016 13:35
  
  Highs are expected to be in the low 60s.
  
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• Rowan U. students take frightful paranormal twist with virtual reality game

  13-11-2016 13:02
  
  Rowan University is putting horror-junkies to the test with new virtual reality horror game created by students.
  
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• A year later, Princeton U. protests spur iconographic changes

  13-11-2016 13:00
  
  Several spaces on campus have been redesigned in an attempt to work toward greater racial inclusion on campus.
  
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• Bikers help Springsteen, stranded on the side of the road

  13-11-2016 05:33
  
  Freehold American Legion group stopped to help The Boss
  
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• Anti-Trump protesters hit the streets of Newark - News 12 New Jersey

  13-11-2016 04:12
  
  News 12 New Jersey
  Anti-Trump protesters hit the streets of Newark
  News 12 New Jersey
  The protest began at Rutgers University and made its way to City Hall and Newark Penn Station. (11/12/16). Related media. President-elect Donald Trump arrived at the White House VIDEO: President Obama and Donald Trump meet VIDEO: Donald Trump ...
  
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• Man charged after false report of threat against Newark mayor - NJ.com

  13-11-2016 04:03
  
  NJ.com
  Man charged after false report of threat against Newark mayor
  NJ.com
  NEWARK — A 26-year-old man was arrested after he called 911 and falsely claimed he had information about a threat to harm Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on Saturday, authorities said. Jaquan Shewmake, of East Orange, made the emergency call around 3 ...
  
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• Man charged after false report of threat against Newark mayor

  13-11-2016 04:03
  
  Mayor Ras Baraka was previously targeted in a death threat.
  
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• Powerball lottery jackpot 11/12/16: Winning numbers, live results for Saturday's $258M drawing

  13-11-2016 03:30
  
  The winning Powerball numbers were drawn Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at 11 p.m. The Powerball jackpot tonight is worth an estimated $258 million. The Powerball results will be available at 11 p.m.
  
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• Princeton expert eats bug on TV after being wrong about Trump

  13-11-2016 03:24
  
  The Princeton University polling expert followed through with his promise on CNN
  
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• Police seek van in possible abduction on N.J. street

  13-11-2016 03:01
  
  Authorities released a photo of the vehicle and urged anyone with information to call the city's tip line.
  
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• Police seek man reported missing in N.J.

  13-11-2016 02:26
  
  Anyone with information asked to call police
  
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• Newark man lied about how he got shot on Turnpike, police say - New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio

  13-11-2016 01:54
  
  New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio
  Newark man lied about how he got shot on Turnpike, police say
  New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio
  NEWARK — Authorities say a city man shot himself while on the New Jersey Turnpike and then lied to police that he had been shot during a struggle with a man on a street. Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said that 49-year-old Darron Shivers was ...and more »
  
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• Forgiveness from ex-NYPD cop who shot would-be Newark robbers - New York Daily News

  13-11-2016 01:32
  
  New York Daily News
  Forgiveness from ex-NYPD cop who shot would-be Newark robbers
  New York Daily News
  Erica Marlow, 43, a retired NYPD detective, shot two crooks after they tried to steal her car in Newark and offered to forgive them. (Facebook). BY Adam Schrader Rich Schapiro. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS. Saturday, November 12, 2016, 7:30 PM. A retired ...and more »
  
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• Motorcyclist dies day after Veterans Day crash

  13-11-2016 00:58
  
  The rider was seriously injured in a crash with another motorcyclist on the Garden State Parkway Friday.
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after Veterans Day crash

  13-11-2016 00:58
  
  The rider was seriously injured in a crash with another motorcyclist on the Garden State Parkway Friday.
  
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• No. 12 St. Georges upsets No. 4 Newark Charter in DIAA DII quarterfinals - The News Journal

  13-11-2016 00:52
  
  The News Journal
  No. 12 St. Georges upsets No. 4 Newark Charter in DIAA DII quarterfinals
  The News Journal
  Seeding does not mean a thing to St. Georges. The 12th-ranked Hawks dominated from the opening whistle and knocked off No. 4 Newark Charter 2-0 in Saturday's DIAA quarterfinal match at Tower Hill. After losing its last four games of the regular season, St.and more »
  
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