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Schroeder Defends Himself On Bad Check Charge
Assemblyman Robert Schroeder, accused of writing nearly $400,000 in bad checks to two investors from his military contracting business accounts is blaming the poor economy for his financial and legal problems.
The Onion Sparks Ire With Image Of Plane, Building
The satirical newspaper The Onion is attracting some public ire for an image that shows an airliner about to crash into Chicago’s Willis Tower, the tallest building in the country.
Saturday Speeches: Olympics, Tax Cuts [VIDEO]
President Barack Obama says he is proud of the hard work and sacrifice of the U.S. Olympic team competing at the London Games.
Man Found in Water Near Middletown Beach Dies
Police say a man whose body was found in the water at Ideal Beach in Middletown has died.
Talmud Celebration Both Serious And Joyous
Tens of thousands of people have celebrated the completion of the reading of the Talmud at what was billed as the world’s largest synagogue — at least for one night.
8 Badminton Players Expelled From Olympic Doubles
Indonesia’s Olympic team leader says eight female badminton doubles players have been disqualified from the London Games after trying to lose matches to receive a more favorable place in the field.
Flight Originating From Newark Diverted to Boston
Massachusetts state police say an unclaimed camera that led the crew of a United Airlines international flight to divert to Boston has been X-rayed and found to be safe.
Christie Heads To Colorado For GOP Meeting
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will be in Colorado Wednesday, meeting with fellow Republican governors.
Alleged Toll Evader From Toms River Gets Nabbed
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says its police have caught a man who allegedly evaded more than $1,000 in tolls.
Playwright, Author Gore Vidal Dies [VIDEO]
The nephew of Gore Vidal says the author, playwright and commentator has died in Los Angeles.