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February 9, 2017

Woman told 911 that extinguisher beating was self-defense

A New Jersey woman told a 911 operator she repeatedly hit her husband in the head with a fire extinguisher because he hit her with a chair and smothered her with a pillow.

February 8, 2017

Boy Scouts welcome first transgender member

A New Jersey boy has become the first openly transgender member of the Boy Scouts.

February 8, 2017

Church officials look to curb priest's social media posts

New Jersey church officials are looking to curtail a priest's online political statements.

February 6, 2017

Mom sentenced for giving baby methadone, causing her death

A New Jersey woman who caused her 7-month-old daughter's death by giving her methadone has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

February 3, 2017

Dad: Men charged in woman's death were her lifelong friends

The father of a 19-year-old woman strangled during a robbery said Friday the two men charged in her death were her lifelong friends — and one was her prom date.

February 3, 2017

Wawa vs. Dawa: Convenience store chain sues store over name

A New Jersey convenience store called Dawa has been sued by Wawa.

February 2, 2017

Judge will rule next week on Christie bridge case complaint

A New Jersey judge will rule next week on whether a criminal misconduct complaint against Republican Gov. Chris Christie in the George Washington Bridge lane closing scandal can go forward.

February 1, 2017

New Jersey Girl Scout benefits from cookie review

A Girl Scout from New Jersey is benefiting from her brutally honest review of the cookies that she sells.

January 31, 2017

Prosecutors: Woman used fire extinguisher to kill husband

Authorities say a woman fatally beat her husband with a fire extinguisher inside their New Jersey home.

January 31, 2017

Students, alums do 24-hour show to protest college move

Students and alumni have launched a 24-hour "protest performance" to show opposition to a New Jersey college's possible relocation.