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N.J. congresswoman faces federal assault charge in ICE detention center scuffle
N.J. congresswoman faces federal assault charge in ICE detention center scuffle
The trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka in the May 9 incident at Delaney Hall was also dropped.
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Murder was his calling. Can a former mob hitman find atonement in N.J. politics?
His whiplash trajectory from violent gangster to mourning father to local politician has garnered national headlines.
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    N.J. police officer charged with DWI after off-duty crash
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    New Jersey’s 31 best Chinese restaurants you need to visit in 2025
    New Jersey’s 31 best Chinese restaurants you need to visit in 2025
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    N.J. woman spreads Black queer joy for plus-sized hikers
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      Watch list: Meet the 64 N.J. baseball players to keep an eye on down the stretch
      Take a look at our Watch List for top pitchers, position players to keep an eye on down the stretch
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      HOKA has one of its best-selling walking shoes on sale for $29 off — but only while supplies last
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      HOKA has one of its best-selling walking shoes on sale for $29 off — but only while supplies last
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      Stanley secretly dropped a new water bottle — and it’s already starting to sell out
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      Stanley secretly dropped a new water bottle — and it’s already starting to sell out
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      New poll reveals a major shift on Trump’s economy
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      New poll reveals a major shift on Trump’s economy
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      Rutgers names LSU president as its next leader
      Education
      Rutgers names LSU president as its next leader
      The new president will take over Rutgers July 1 as the state university is facing federal budget cuts, a fight with the Trump administration and more.
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        Pedestrian walking on N.J. highway dies after being struck by 2 vehicles
        Middlesex County
        Pedestrian walking on N.J. highway dies after being struck by 2 vehicles
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        Biden’s granddaughter breaks silence on Jake Tapper’s upcoming book
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        Trump ultra MAGA loyalist shocks world with Biden cancer tweet
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        Trump ultra MAGA loyalist shocks world with Biden cancer tweet
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        TSA says new controversial technology is ‘key’ for airport security. Can you opt out?
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        N.J. driver wounded in shooting dies after crashing vehicle
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        Authorities ID 2 killed in murder-suicide at N.J. home destroyed in explosive blaze
        Authorities ID 2 killed in murder-suicide at N.J. home destroyed in explosive blaze
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        Passaic County
        Jury convicts Florida man of speeding through N.J. city, killing pedestrian
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        Gloucester County
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        Stormy, cooler stretch with heavy rain starts Wednesday for N.J.
        Weather
        Stormy, cooler stretch with heavy rain starts Wednesday for N.J.
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        Cape May County
        Parts of this famous Shore amusement park to reopen this summer
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        Body of man who fell out of capsized fishing boat recovered near yacht club
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        N.J. baby dies following unlicensed mom’s driving mistake in ‘tragic accident’
        Ocean County
        N.J. baby dies following unlicensed mom’s driving mistake in ‘tragic accident’
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        Scammer turned failed mayoral candidate is going to federal prison
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        Atlantic County
        Atlantic City Expressway goes toll free for 1 hour to start Memorial Day weekend
        Stephanie Loder
        Ex-GOP lawmaker rips ‘toddler’ Trump over latest meltdown
        Ex-GOP lawmaker rips ‘toddler’ Trump over latest meltdown
        Lauren Sforza
        No second chances: N.J. court won’t consider resentencing for crimes at ages 19 or 20
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        Juan Soto had a chance to silence Yankees fans: Now he’s Jose Altuve | Klapisch
        Juan Soto had a chance to silence Yankees fans: Now he’s Jose Altuve | Klapisch
        The slugger's reception in the Bronx went badly and figures to only get worse in the future.
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          MLB scouts witnessed a pitcher’s duel, but Gloucester Catholic got ultimate prize
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          Rutgers hires president from SEC power. Is it a package deal for an athletics director?
          Rutgers Football
          Rutgers hires president from SEC power. Is it a package deal for an athletics director?
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          They’re still talking about one of the greatest rides in Triple Crown history
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          No. 4 Red Bank Catholic captures breakthrough softball title with Shore crown
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          No. 10 Rumson-Fair Haven rolls to third-straight Shore Conference Tournament title
          No. 10 Rumson-Fair Haven rolls to third-straight Shore Conference Tournament title
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          Pro & College Sports
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          N.J. softball Players of the Week in all 15 conferences for May 19
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          High School Sports
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          “It was fate”: Brandon Suler’s complete-game shutout leads N. Hunterdon to HWS repeat
          “It was fate”: Brandon Suler’s complete-game shutout leads N. Hunterdon to HWS repeat
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          Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reveals pitcher’s ailment after bullpen collapse
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          No. 17 Rumson-Fair Haven boys lacrosse completes epic rally, wins Shore title in OT (PHOTOS)
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          Softball results, photos and recaps for Monday, May 19
          Softball results, photos and recaps for Monday, May 19
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          Trump wants Springsteen investigated, claims he took dirty money to support Kamala Harris
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          Trump wants Springsteen investigated, claims he took dirty money to support Kamala Harris
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            Mariska Hargitay tells her mother Jayne Mansfield’s story, revealing family secret — her real biological father
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            Mariska Hargitay tells her mother Jayne Mansfield’s story, revealing family secret — her real biological father
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            Live Nation is offering $30 tickets all summer long. Here’s how you can get them
            Live Entertainment
            Live Nation is offering $30 tickets all summer long. Here’s how you can get them
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            Amazon knocks $50 off this viral 3-in-1 stick vacuum that was bought over 20,000 times last month
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            6 recalls that flew under the radar this week
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            YETI is gearing up for summer with 2 new colors — and you can be the first to get them
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            Hints from Heloise
            Madeline Brewer interview: N.J. star on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ ending in post-Roe America
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            Madeline Brewer interview: N.J. star on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ ending in post-Roe America
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            Vera Bradley’s new Snoopy backpack is still in stock, but this Peanuts collection is selling out fast
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            Famous R&B star arrested, in custody over alleged bottle attack
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            Famous R&B star arrested, in custody over alleged bottle attack
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            Shopping Tips and Deals
            Walmart slashed $310 off the price of the Jeep Wrangler Wagon just in time for summer
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            Food & Dining
            New Jersey’s 11 best all-you-can-eat deals. Who’s hungry?
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            Walmart’s best-selling $1,800 massage chair is less than $700 in this week’s flash sale
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            Walmart’s best-selling $1,800 massage chair is less than $700 in this week’s flash sale
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