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Karla Owens wears a Baltimore Ravens' Ray Rice jersey as she tailgates before the Ravens' NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers
Karla Owens wears a Baltimore Ravens' Ray Rice jersey as she tailgates before the Ravens' NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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The Ray Rice Saga Continues -  There are more questons about the truthfulness of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The Ravens beat the Steelers last night in Baltimore. There were a few fans wearing ray rice jerseys, including some women who think Rice should not have been released by the Ravens.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Rice indefinitely and indicated Rice did not tell him the full story of what happened with his then-fiance at Revel. But several sources say that is not true. They say Rice was, in fact, quite candid, telling Goodell that he punched Janay Palmer in the face, knocking her unconscious. It's the latest inconsistancy from Goodell...who is under increasing fire to resign. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller is investigating on behalf of the league.

There is also a report this morning that shortly after Rice got himself into this jam Ravens owner Steve Biscotti  called the Giants and Jets asking if they had any influence at Revel and if they could help pressure the casino. The Giants deny that; the Jets had no comment.

Post-Seaside Heights boardwalk fire
Post-Seaside Heights boardwalk fire (Peter Smith)
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Boardwalk Fire Anniversary - After Superstorm Sandy trashed the boardwalk that connects Seaside Heights And Seaside Park almost 2 years ago, it was completely rebuilt. But exactly one year ago a huge fire destroyed a 3 block section of the structure, putting more than 50 shop owners out of business and many are still waiting to come back…

 

 

 

Swatter Hoax - A University of Conetticut student is under arrest for making bomb threats to a school in Holmdel and Allentown last january. But this case goes deeper than that. Police say 21-year old Matthew Tollis was part of an X-Box on-line gamers coalition called "Team Crucifix Or Die” that used Skype to call in threats to schools across the nation incluidng Harvard and Sandy Hook Elementary School...

Rude Service - Eagles' star LeSean McCoy now says he did leave a 20-cent tip at a Philly restaurtant because the server was rude. The owner of the restaurant says it was McCoy that was causing problems and that's why he posted a photo of the check with the small tip.

Virus Avoids NJ - A respiratory illness is causing quite the scare in random clusters across the United States. For now, New Jersey is in the clear...

Bleach Accident Hospitalizes 28 - More than two dozen children and two adults have been treated at a hospital after accidentally drinking a mixture of bleach and water at a North Jersey day care center. The state is now investigating after a substitute teachers aide accidentally gave the kids water from a cleaning bottle....

Backing the President - U.S. officials say they'll continue to urge NATO member Turkey to sign on to President Barack Obama's plan to destroy the militant group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Ten Arab states have joined in, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq and Jordan. But Turkey's refusal signals the struggle the U.S. faces in trying to get front-line nations to put aside their regional animosities and work together to defeat a common enemy.

Unemployment Grows - The end of August saw dropping claims for unemployment in New Jersey and an overall improving trend. But that was before the recent wave of casino closings...

A Future for Revel and Showboat? - The Florida developer looking to buy Revel for $90million says he will run it as a casino but will ditch the name. He also says he may want to buy Showboat and even more properties to develop into non-gaming properties.

Overscheduled Kids (Part 5) - These days, the increased pressure on children to succeed has many families signing them up for every possible activity which can often lead to families being completely overscheduled with very little downtime. In the final part of our series, one New Jersey mom explains why she's limiting her kids activities and making more time for the family.

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
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A Legal Situation - The Situation has one of his own. The Florida law firm that represented Mike Sorrentino when the former Jersey Shore cast member and his brother got into a fight at thier Middeltown tanning salon says the situation has stiffed him on $3,000 in legal fees. They apparently sent two checks, each for $2,000, but one bounced and the other was cancelled.

Panic Alarms Vetoed - Banks and even toll booths have panic alarms to protect money so why doesn't Governor Christie think schools should have them to protect children? That's the question one Assemblyman is asking after Christie vetoed his bill to have panic alarms installed in every public school in the Garden State.

Conversion Ban Challenge Tossed - Another court has thrown out a challenge to New Jersey's ban on gay conversion therapy. Two therapists who claimed they could change the sexual oritation of patients sued to continue their treatments. But a U.S. Court of Appeals rejected their suit keeping such conversion therapies illegal in New Jersey.

Working Weird Hours - Ever since the Great Recession many of us are spending more time at work, but a new study finds a growing number of Americans are working weirder hours as well including weekends and overnights…


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