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NJEA Calls For OCC Pres To Resign

The New Jersey Education Association is calling for the resignation of Ocean County College president Jon Larsen over what they allege is unethical practice awarding purchasing and procurement contracts.

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Buddhist Monks and Nuns Leads Lead Anti Nuclear Energy Walk



A Japanese Buddhist organization along with anti-nuclear groups will be participating in a 19-day 'No More Fukushimas Peace Walk' to three nuclear generating facilities on the northeast coast beginning in New Jersey.

Government Panel Favors Some WTC Cancer Claims

A government panel favors expanding an aid program for people sickened by World Trade Center dust to include people who have at least some types of cancer.

Category: National News
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Hall of Fame Catcher, Former Met Gary Carter Dies [VIDEO]

Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter, whose single for the New York Mets in the 1986 World Series touched off one of the most improbable rallies in baseball, died Thursday. He was 57.

Category: Sports News
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Wrestlemania Coming To New Jersey [AUDIO]

Good news for New Jersey wrestling fans.

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Unemployment Claims Continue To Drop In New Jersey [AUDIO]

The unemployment rate in Jersey remains at 9-point-1 percent – but the number of state residents filing for first-time unemployment benefits dropped 10 percent as February began.

Category: New Jersey News, News
"Jessica's Law" is named after Jessica Rogers, paralyzed from the chest down after a road rage incident in 2005 (Dino Flammia, Townsquare Media) "Jessica's Law" is named after Jessica Rogers, paralyzed from the chest down after a road rage incident in 2005 (Dino Flammia, Townsquare Media)

Road Rage Measure Honors Paralyzed Passenger [AUDIO]

A measure approved Thursday by the Senate Judiciary Committee would upgrade the penalties for certain road rage incidents.

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A New Plan Targets Flight Delays at Newark Liberty Airport [AUDIO]

In an effort to help reduce on-ground flight delays, high-speed taxiways are slated for one of Newark Liberty International Airport’s main runways.

Category: New Jersey News, News
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NCAA Basketball Tournament Report: Duke and Missouri Both Upset Victims On Friday

For the first time in the history of the NCAA basketball tournament, two No. 2 seeds — Duke and Missouri — were upset by No. 15 seeds on Friday. Several other lower seeds also won to advance to the third round of play on Sunday. Here’s a full recap of the day’s action in the NCAA basketball tournament:

Category: National News, Sports
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Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder to Sing at Whitney Houston Funeral

Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will sing at the private funeral Saturday of Whitney Houston in what promises to be a very musical service.