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Four students charged over beating of girl who died by suicide days later

Adriana Kuch, 14, died by suicide after being beaten and harassed by classmates at her New Jersey school, prosecutors say

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A kindergarten teacher was found buried in a shallow grave. Now her estranged husband is charged in her death

Cesar Santana, the estranged husband of slain kidergarten teacher Luz Hernandez, is awaiting extradition to New Jersey, Andrea Blanco reprots

The Independent UK

Autopsy revealed for New Jersey kindergarten teacher found dead in shallow grave

Cesar Santana, 36 and Leiner Miranda Lopez, 26, are facing charges of desecrating and concealing human remains

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Suspect arrested in death of New Jersey kindergarten teacher is father of her children

Thirty-six-year-old Cesar Santana was arrested in the death of Luz Hernandez, 33, whose body was found buried in a shallow grave on Tuesday

The Independent UK

A boon for sports fandom or a looming mental health crisis? 5 essential reads on the effects of legal sports betting

A lifelong sports fan, I grew up hearing tales of sports figures felled by gambling scandals – baseball stars “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and Pete Rose, the 1978-79 Boston College basketball team and NBA referee Tim Donaghy.

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Yo La Tengo: This Stupid World album review – 40 years on they’re still making marvellous things happen

It’s the New Jersey trio’s 17th album and they’ve been pushing at their familiar style, finding cracks in the bedrock of their sound

Evening Standard

Data from New Jersey is a warning sign for young sports bettors

When the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs take the field for Super Bowl LVII, a record-breaking 50 million bettors are expected to have US$16 billion of their own skin in the game, according to the American Gaming Association.

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Mum found dead in shallow grave after police find blood splatters at her home

Luz Hernandez, a teacher and mum-of-three, was found buried in a shallow grave in Kearny, a semi-desolate industrial area in New Jersey, US, after police went to her home for a welfare check

Daily Mirror

Just because I moved to New Jersey doesn’t mean I’m dead

Like Libby in Fleishman Is in Trouble, I never pictured myself here. But despite all the self-deprecating jokes, I’m happy

The Guardian - US

A shadowy figure, gunshots and a dead politician: Who killed New Jersey councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour?

Eunice Dwumfour was shot more than a dozen times as she sat in her car outside her home on 1 February. Months later a suspect has finally been arrested and charged with the slaying. Graig Graziosi reports

The Independent UK

Video shows someone fleeing scene where New Jersey council member was killed

Surveillance cameras near the townhouse of a slain New Jersey councilwoman captured a mysterious figure racing away from the scene of her murder.

Tribune News Service

Governor Phil Murphy (D) issues one executive order from Jan. 31-Feb. 6

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued one executive order from Jan. 31-Feb. 6. As of Feb. 6, Murphy has issued one executive order in 2023—nine fewer than he did at this point a year ago.

Ballotpedia

Murder, justice, and Jersey politics

Just days after the gruesome murder of N.J. councilwoman, Gov. Phil Murphy publicly speculates on her death

Salon

NJ charges Paterson officer who shot, wounded fleeing person

New Jersey’s top law enforcement official has brought criminal charges against a Paterson Police officer he says shot a fleeing person in the back, wounding him severely

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With egg prices soaring, cities welcome backyard chickens

For five years, a woman known as the Chicken Lady of South Jersey urged local officials in Haddon Township, New Jersey, to allow her and other residents to keep chickens in their backyards. She eventually won them over — but that was just the beginning.

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Yale honors the work of a 9-year-old Black girl whose neighbor reported her to police

Bobbi Wilson went on a mission to save New Jersey's trees, capturing spotted lanternflies. That frightened her neighbor, who called the cops. Now, her bug collection is part of a Yale museum.

The Independent UK

Cory Booker mum on police reform ‘conversations’ as Congressional Black Caucus meets with Biden to seek a deal

The New Jersey Democrat has led his conference in negotiations with Republicans

Tribune News Service

New Jersey councilwoman found fatally shot in crashed car near townhouse, police say

A New Jersey councilwoman was found fatally shot in a vehicle outside her home Wednesday night following what authorities believe was a planned attack.

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NJ councilwoman found shot to death outside of her home

Authorities say a New Jersey borough councilwoman was found shot to death in an SUV outside of her home

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New Jersey councilwoman shot dead outside her home

Police believe the councilwoman was targeted in the shooting

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Atlantic City casino smoking ban bill to get Feb. 13 hearing

New Jersey lawmakers will soon discuss a proposed law that would ban smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos, the first action in nearly three years on an emotional issue that is dividing casino patrons and sickening some workers

The Independent UK

Judge: Defiant NJ beach town can sue for $21M in dune costs

A New Jersey beach town that defied state environmental authorities and fixed its dunes after a fall storm caused serious erosion can proceed with a lawsuit seeking to recover $21 million it spent bulking up its shoreline over the past decade

Tribune News Service

Biden hails NYC rail tunnel as boon to Amtrak, transit riders

President Joe Biden heralded work on the Gateway tunnel project, a massive rail infrastructure initiative he said would improve travel for workers heading across the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey.

The Independent UK

Girl, 9, racially profiled while spraying invasive insect in New Jersey town honoured by Yale

“We wanted to show her bravery and how inspiring she is, and we just want to make sure she continues to feel honoured and loved by the Yale community,” professor Ijeoma Opara says

Evening Standard

Huge humpback whale washes ashore on New York coast – the 15th in weeks

Scientists are puzzled about the number of dead mammals recently discovered on the coastal stretch

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