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FBI Confirms Leak Probe Into al-Qaida Plot

FBI Director Robert Mueller said Wednesday the bureau has launched an investigation into who leaked information about an al-Qaida plot to place an explosive device aboard a U.S.-bound airline flight.

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Facebook Boosts Size Of IPO By 25% [VIDEO]

Facebook's owners now plan to sell 25 percent more shares in the company as investors clamor for shares in the year's hottest stock offering.

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Deputies: Fla. Mom Killed 4 Kids, Then Herself [VIDEO]

A Florida mother who fatally shot her four children before killing herself Tuesday called three of the kids who had sought help from a neighbor back to the house before firing the fatal shots, authorities said.

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Bouncers Using Facebook for Age Verification

If you’ve ever been to a bar, you’ve likely had a bouncer check your ID to be sure you’re old enough to drink. But since IDs can be faked, some bouncers in the UK have a new screening method: they’re checking your Facebook account, too.

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Chris Christie Talks Teen Suicide In Somerset [AUDIO]

Its an issue that's uncomfortable to talk about, but is unfortunately rising in New Jersey.

Sen. Menendez Wants Refinancing Changes for Homeowners

New Jersey US Senator Robert Menendez is joining California Democrat Barbara Boxer to introduce legislation which is aimed at giving struggling homeowners a chance to refinance at lower rates and save money.

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Study Finds Many Can’t Afford Bankruptcy Costs [AUDIO]

A new report finds bankruptcy filings are becoming less and less affordable for those who need them the most.

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Should Investors Heed The Old, “Sell In May And Go Away” Axiom? [AUDIO]

"Sell in May and go away." It's an old Wall Street axiom for stock market players. But one New Jersey expert say with all that's going on, it may not be a wise investment course.

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Can Women Brave the Economic Recovery? [AUDIO]

More of the unemployed are finding work these days, but most of the jobs are going to men.

Business Travelers Not As Spoiled Today [AUDIO]

Affected by the deep recession and the slow rebound from it, many businesses in New Jersey and nationwide have not been as friendly and lenient with their traveling employees.