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Today in New Jersey’s First News: It may be the start of a trend.  Toms River regional is the biggest district so far to consider a later start time for students.  The school superintendent says studies showing teens need more sleep makes the issue worth looking into...

Today in New Jersey’s First News: The CIA and several of its past leaders are trying to discredit the senate investigation into the CIA's harrowing interrogation practices after 9/11, casting it as a one-sided, error-filled political stunt...

Today in New Jersey’s First News: Power crews are already on standby to repair what Mother Nature tears apart.  If there are power outages, the winds will have to die down before crews can attempt repairs.  The commute is going to be a nasty one today with a lot of road flooding possible...

Today in New Jersey’s First News: A curious situation at the New Jersey lottery.  A recent investigation found a large number of lottery agents or the family are winning big prizes, totaling nearly 1.8 million dollars.  A woman who runs a store in ocean county is the state's most prolific winner: cashing in tickets for 134 prizes...

Today in New Jersey’s First News: If you have not gotten your flu shot yet this year, maybe don't bother.  The virus has mutated and this year’s vaccine will offer little, if any, protection.  Health experts are warning there could be more hospitalizations and deaths from the flu...

Today in New Jersey’s First News: It was a largely peaceful protest, after a grand jury decided not to indict a police officer for the death of an unarmed black man.  Lines of police officers, some in riot gear, closely trailed the roaming groups...

Today in New Jersey’s First News: New rape allegations are being leveled at Bill Cosby this morning.  And, for the first time, it involves a minor.  Judy Huth says she was 15 when Cosby forced himself on her at the playboy mansion in 1974...

Today in New Jersey’s First News: Thousands of sandy-impacted homeowners are learning the hard way that they're not eligible for FEMA funding. They already received the money, but the government wants it back.  FEMA wants money back from Sandy victims / NJ1015... Read More ... Read More ...

Today in New Jersey’s First News: New Jersey Transit is taking steps to ease the holiday commute this morning.  NJ Transit buses and trains are cross-honoring tickets system wide today. Trains will operate on a weekday schedule on all lines...

Today in New Jersey’s First News: Flames engulf at least a dozen businesses in Ferguson, Missouri this morning.  Gunfire kept firefighters at bay after protests over the decision not to indict a white police officer in the death of black teen Michael Brown incited rioting...