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Ray Rice Video Questions - Many have questioned whether the NFL is lying about never seeing the shocking video of Ray Rice punching his then-fiancee in the face in an elevator at Revel. How did a website like TMZ get it when the all-powerful NFL could not? Commissioner Roger Goddell addresses that but also raised more questions....
As to whether Goodell knew of the existence of the elevator video he tells CBS they suspected it existed but it was not provided to them. The Atlantic County Prosecutors Office says it would have been "illegal" for them to release the video to the NFL because it was "grand jury material." Goodell says he first saw it Monday and immediately issued an indefinite suspension of Rice..
Senate President Steve Sweeney is calling for a review of the decision that let Rice into a program that spares him jail time or even probation for slugging his then-fiance. The prosecutor denies he was given any special treatment. Governor Christie has condemned rice's actions, but isn't arguing with his entry into a pre-trial intervention program. Sweeney wants a review of the criteria for entering the pre-trial program.
Outlining a Strategy - President Obama addresses the nation tonight, outlining how he wants to combat militants in Syria and Iraq. Obama will ask Congress to give him authority to arm moderate Syrian opposition forces fighting President Bashar Assad. And administration officials say Obama could also plan for wide-ranging airstrikes in Iraq and possibly Syria.
- Obama outlining mission to fight Islamic militants / NJ1015.com (AP)
- Kerry in Iraq to build support for fighting Islamic State / USA Today
Helping ISIS - A young woman from suburban Denver is expected to plead guilty today to trying to help ISIS. 19-year old Shannon Conley was arrested as she tried to board a flight out of Denver she hoped would take her to Syria...
Noise Ordinance Exemption - The band will play on in Brick Township. A handful of residents living near the Memorial High School complained about the noise from the nationally acclaimed marching Mustangs. That touched off a controversy when police showed up and told the kids to go home. The town has now officially suspended the noise ordinance to allow the kids to practice and play.
- Noise Ordinance Suspended for Brick’s High School Marching Bands / Brick Shorebeat
High Tech Cheating - Cheating in school has gotten easier over the years. Smartphones are replacing cheat sheets during tests, and writing an essay is as simple as stealing from everyone else on the internet.
- Phones, web help students cheat / NJ1015.com
The Next Big Thing - Apple has rolled out the i-Phone6, heavily touting its ability to easily make purchases and complete credit transactions. But a new measure of consumer enthusiasm for mobile phone use for transactions finds it seriously lagging.
- Many resist mobile transactions: survey / NJ1015.com
- First Impressions of Apple's iPhone 6 / Wall Street Journal
Bridgegate Anniversary - Governor Christie was peppered with questions about Bridgegate, on the year anniversary of the lane closures that erupted into the biggest scandal of his career but he refused to answer. Christie says more than enough questions have been asked. But he conceded there have not been enough answers. Several key players in the scheme have refused to testify before a legislative panel.
9/11 Deadline - Nearly 750 New Jersey residents were among the 3,000 killed 13-years ago when terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center. Communities around New Jersey will mark the day, tomorrow, with wreath-laying ceremonies, interfaith services and other events aimed at honoring those killed while focusing on the future. As we mark the anniversary of the 9-11 attacks this week, time is running out for those who helped at Ground Zero to apply for compensation benefits.
- 9/11 responders must register before Friday to apply for workers' compensation / Staten Island Advance
Overscheduled Kids (Part 3) - There's no doubt that the role of school clubs and teams has changed as the pressure for children to succeed has them training longer, harder and earlier in their lives. In part three of our week-long series, we take a look at the changes that have impacted interscholastic activities.
- School activities taking a back seat / NJ1015.com
Miss America Competition Gets Started - if you are keeping track of the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City: contestants from Florida and Ohio won the first night of preliminary competition. The night also saw Miss Rhode Island, collapse onstage she was taken to a hospital for treatment for heat exhaustion.
- Florida, Ohio win first night of Miss America preliminaries / Press of Atlantic City
Strengthening Domestic Violence Laws - Long before the brutally vicious video of Ray Rice knocking out his then-fiancee became public Assemblyman Joe Cryan was working on a bill to toughen penalties for domestic violence offenders. Cryan is now set to formally introduce his legislation.
- Bill would toughen domestic violence penalties / NJ1015.com
Helping for Casino Workers - The Trump Taj Mahal could be the latest Atlantic City casino to close. Trump entertainment has filed for bankruptcy. Trump Plaza is already due to close next week. That would mean another 2,800 workers would lose their jobs...on top of eight thousand out of work after four other casino closures.
- Job fair held in Atlantic City Sept. 10 / N1015.com
Progress in Camden - Only a few years ago Camden was singled out as the murder capital of the nation the most dangerous city in America. There are still plenty of problems but things are starting to change.
- Christie: Progress being made in Camden / NJ1015.com
- At school visit, Christie praises Camden by deriding Newark / Politicker NJ
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