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Yankees use Nationals for batting practice but play time is almost over | Klapisch
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The Yankees scored 26 runs, including 10 home runs, while sweeping the last-place Nationals this week.
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N.J. plan for new home-schooling rules has some parents furious. ‘They’re coming for us.’
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After a horrific abuse case in which a teen was allegedly chained to a toilet and caged, New Jersey is considering a new home-schooling law.
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Yankees’ Max Fried emerging from long slump (and why that matters)
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The Yankees' ace took a no-hitter into the sixth inning against Washington on Wednesday, raising his record to 14-5.
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Fight breaks out on Jersey Shore boardwalk when off-duty cops intervene in domestic dispute
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Video shows the confrontation that started when an off-duty officer running a 5K race allegedly saw a man assaulting a woman.
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Former bowling alley owner found guilty in plot to kill N.J. prosecutors, judges
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He hatched the scheme while serving a prison sentence for arson, investigators said.
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Driver won’t be charged after killing man when her SUV smashed into N.J. Planet Fitness
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The 69-year-old woman's SUV crashed through the gym's window, killing a 72-year-old man and injuring another member on a treadmill.
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Beloved N.J. farm, one of the last in Bergen County, prepares to close by week’s end
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Once a cornerstone of Bergen County agriculture, the farm has been purchased after years of financial challenges.
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Axe-yielding man arrested after assaulting 2 police officers, N.J. authorities say
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Stewart Allay, 34, was reportedly “acting erratically and aggressively” towards family members while holding an axe, according to Middle township police.
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For Rutgers and Greg Schiano, the next step is abundantly clear: Beat somebody | Politi
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Rutgers can change the trajectory of this program with a timely upset.
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Homeroom at 6:55 a.m.? See the shocking times some N.J. high school students need to be in class.
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Don't hit snooze! Here are the start times for every New Jersey high school.
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N.J. woman charged with murder in death of boyfriend’s daughter
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The 4-year-old child was found unresponsive in her home on May 6.
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This major supermarket chain was selling meat in N.J. with wrong expiration dates
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The grocery store chain has agreed to implement stricter safeguards in all of its 46 New Jersey locations.
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American Dream mall illegally operating on Sundays, lawsuit says
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In Bergen County, most retail stores must remain closed on Sundays.
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N.J. gas prices hit 5-year Labor Day low, and the drop is just beginning
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With the summer season's last hurrah this weekend, drivers can expect the lowest gas prices in five years. But it gets even better for the local summer next month.
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Man, 71, charged with vehicular homicide in death of a N.J. teen, police say
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Gary Battisti, 71, of Egg Harbor, was traveling at an excessive speed when he struck the 13-year-old pedestrian, authorities said.
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Church drops homeless shelter plan after N.J. township rejects idea and threatens to condemn the property
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Christ Episcopal Church wanted to construct a 17-bed homeless shelter on its Toms River property.
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Man killed, several injured when a car goes into a N.J. Planet Fitness, officials say
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Three other people inside the building were injured, investigators said.
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Parents of N.J. kids in special ed classes just won a major battle to fix ‘broken’ system
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Three families fighting their schools over special education plans secured changes to the system that could help thousands, their attorney said.
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SEPTA starts service cuts that will eventually kill this N.J. rail line
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Monday was the first workday in which commuters felt SEPTA bus and subway service cuts. A fare hike and regional rail cuts take effect next week.
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A driver’s deadly decision after leaving a nightclub led to N.J. newlyweds’ deaths, authorities say
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The driver was indicted after prosecutors said he had nearly twice the legal blood alcohol limit when his vehicle hit a newly-married couple.
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