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Robert Menendez Netted $172G in 2011, Returns Show
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s tax returns show the New Jersey Democrat paid $46,850 in taxes last year on a net income of $171,874.
Lennon’s Killer Denied Parole For 7th Time In NY
John Lennon’s killer was denied release from prison in his seventh appearance before a parole board, New York corrections officials said.
Police Release 911 Call From Camden Mom [VIDEO]
The 911 call from Chevonne Thomas was rambling and incoherent, but authorities say she made one thing clear: Her 2-year-old son had been stabbed, and she did it.
West Nile Outbreak Unprecedented, Feds Say
Federal health officials say the current West Nile outbreak is one of the largest in the U.S., with four times the usual number of cases for this time of year.
More Bad News for Revel
Wall Street ratings agencies are downgrading their ratings for Revel, saying Atlantic City’s newest casino resort hasn’t lived up to expectations and may have a hard time paying off its debt.
No ‘New Jersey Comeback’ in Chris Christie’s Keynote Address
Gov. Chris Christie says the words “New Jersey Comeback’ will not be part of his keynote speech at the Republican National Convention.
Mother, Child Dead In Camden Murder-Suicide
Police remain on the scene of what appears to be grisly murder-suicide in Camden.
Akin Carries On With Senate Campaign [VIDEO]
Rep. Todd Akin defied the nation’s top Republicans Tuesday and forged ahead with his besieged Senate bid, declaring the party was overreacting to his comments that women’s bodies can prevent pregnancies in cases of “legitimate rape” and by insisting he abandon his campaign.
Air Force to Reimburse Barnegat For 2007 Forest Fire
The Air Force will pay more than $83,000 to Barnegat for expenses related to a 2007 Pinelands forest fire that burned 17,000 acres.
AP-GfK Poll Shows White House Race Still Tight [VIDEO]
For all the attention it got, Republican Mitt Romney’s selection of Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate has not altered the race against President Barack Obama.