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Amtrak Service Suspended Through Sunday Between NYC, Boston Following Derailment [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:23:16 +0000

Officials are describing a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut. They say it's fortunate no one was killed.

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Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in New Jersey

Dan Alexander — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:53:15 +0000

As the Powerball jackpot grows to record levels, a winning ticket for Friday night's Mega Millions jackpot with an annuity value of $190 million was sold in New Jersey. The other was sold in Virginia.

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Kai The Hitchhiker Arraigned From Philly Jail, Faces Deportation

Dan Alexander — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:56:03 +0000

Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, aka "Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker," was arraigned McGillvary was arraigned on murder charges via video from a Philadelphia jail on Friday and may be facing additional, unrelated charges.

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Weekly Address: Jobs, Politics and Healthcare [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:35:38 +0000

President Barack Obama is calling attention to his economic proposals and efforts to expand the middle class.

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Storm-Struck Ortley Home Demolition Begins

Tom Mongelli — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:26:20 +0000

The first of about 100 homes in Toms River beyond repair in the aftermath of the Superstorm go under the wrecking ball starting Saturday.

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Powerball Poses Problems for Compulsive Gamblers

Kevin McArdle — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:35:35 +0000

Powerball mania has reached a fever pitch, and that can spell trouble for compulsive gamblers.

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NJ Sandy Recovery Bill Pulled

Kevin McArdle — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:23:16 +0000

A bill that would allow Jersey Shore towns to better capitalize on beach access fees by allowing the proceeds to also be used to rebuild and maintain nearby properties decimated by Sandy was supposed to be considered by a State Senate committee Monday.

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Wildwood, Ocean City Boardwalks Get Surveillance Cams

Dino Flammia — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:40:29 +0000

A project that began in 2012 is now complete, with a video security system in place on the boardwalks in Ocean City and Wildwood.

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State Rolls Out 'Click it or Ticket' Campaign

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:39:03 +0000

The Memorial Day weekend is upon us and the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety is urging everyone to buckle up. Starting May 20, law enforcement officials will be out in force, taking part in the 2013 national 'Click it or Ticket' campaign, cracking down on motorists who aren't belted.

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More Help for NJ Sandy Victims Experiencing Psychological Issues

David Matthau — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:52:03 +0000

There’s good news for New Jersey residents struggling with post-Sandy psychological issues.

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