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NJ Teacher Cries In Court During Sentencing For Sex With 15-Year-Old Student NJ Teacher Cries In Court During Sentencing For Sex With 15-Year-Old Student
NJ Teacher Cries In Court During Sentencing For Sex With 15-Year-Old Student A 45-year-old former New Jersey special education teacher was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to having sex with a 15-year-old student, authorities said. In January, Allison Haveman-Niedrach pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. Photos published by the New York Post show the former Freehold Intermediate School Teacher sobbing in court. Investigators found more than 25,000 text messages between her and a student, including photos and videos that confirmed the sexual nature of the relationship, Asbury Park Press r…

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by Sam Barron
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NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor
NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Hopewell Township man was sentenced to consecutive life terms after previously being convicted of murdering his parents, authorities announced Saturday, Aug. 29. Craig William  was convicted of two counts of murder in the first degree along with weapons offenses, tampering with physical evidence, hindering apprehension, and obstruction, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. On Monday, March 13, 2023, New Jersey State Police responded to Williams' home on Tipton Drive  to conduct a welfare check after family members had not heard from his parents…

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by Sam Barron
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Never-Ending Pasta Returns To Olive Garden: What To Know Never-Ending Pasta Returns To Olive Garden: What To Know
Never-Ending Pasta Returns To Olive Garden: What To Know Pasta lovers can once again fill up on unlimited bowls at Olive Garden. The restaurant chain's Never-Ending Pasta Bowl returned nationwide on Monday, Aug. 31. The $14.99 deal will be available through Sunday, Nov. 22. The promotion includes unlimited refills of pasta, sauces, and protein toppings, along with never-ending soup or salad and freshly baked breadsticks. Olive Garden says diners can create 120 possible combinations, and the chain has added two new choices: Spicy Alfredo sauce and Crispy Shrimp Fritta as a protein topping.  The nationwide return comes aft…

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by Chris Spiker
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Major Recall Expands To 3.6M Grill Brushes Before Labor Day Weekend Major Recall Expands To 3.6M Grill Brushes Before Labor Day Weekend
Major Recall Expands To 3.6M Grill Brushes Before Labor Day Weekend More than 3.6 million grill brushes are now being recalled as Labor Day weekend cookouts and football tailgates approach. Conair has expanded its recall to cover about 3,625,800 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 27. The Stamford, Connecticut-based importer previously recalled 1,719,995 brushes in July. The brushes were recalled because small metal bristles can detach from them and stick to grills or food. Swallowing the bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require surgery. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Contamination Concern Prompts Fruit Recall Contamination Concern Prompts Fruit Recall
Contamination Concern Prompts Fruit Recall A fruit recall is affecting shoppers in several Northeast states after testing raised concerns about possible contamination. Mamaroneck, New York-based Panorama Produce is recalling 302 boxes of Martina-brand mangoes that were distributed in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania and sold at select Walmart stores, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The mangoes were distributed from Monday, Aug. 10, through Friday, Aug. 21. The recall involves size 9 mangoes packaged in Martina-branded cases. Individual fruit can be identified by …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early
Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early The Hershey Company is unwrapping its Halloween lineup early as more people get into the spooky spirit months before October. Hershey announced its 2026 Halloween lineup on Thursday, Aug. 13. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant called it the company's largest and most diverse seasonal portfolio. The lineup is highlighted by the return of Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Fangs, which are coming back for the first time since 2024. The fang-shaped treat features the brand's Cookies 'N' Creme flavor in a Halloween design. Here are some other new and returning Halloween favorites for 2026: K…

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by Chris Spiker
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Woman, 63, Dies After ATV Overturns Into NJ Pond Woman, 63, Dies After ATV Overturns Into NJ Pond
Woman, 63, Dies After ATV Overturns Into NJ Pond A 63-year-old Washington township woman died after the ATV she was driving overturned into a Warren County pond on Saturday, Aug. 29, authorities said. At 7:16 p.m., the woman was operating the ATV near 5 Morris Canal Trail in Washington Township when she left the roadway and landed in a pond after the vehicle overturned, Washington Township  Officers pulled the woman from the water and began CPR, but she was pronounced dead when emergency medical personnel arrived. She has not been publicly identified, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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by Cecilia Levine
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More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park
More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park A frantic search is underway at one of the world’s most famous natural landmarks after violent flooding tore through its remote interior. The National Park Service said on Sunday, Aug. 30, that it was seeking information about more than 20 people who may be missing or unaccounted for at Grand Canyon National Park, carved by the Colorado River in Arizona. The hikers, backpackers, and campers may have been in Bright Angel Canyon or the Phantom Ranch area when a flash flood struck Saturday afternoon, Aug. 29. Park officials and the Arizona Department of Public Safety were continuing evacuatio…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nearly 55K Pounds Of Rice Recalled Over Contamination Concerns Nearly 55K Pounds Of Rice Recalled Over Contamination Concerns
Nearly 55K Pounds Of Rice Recalled Over Contamination Concerns A popular pantry staple sold in a dozen states is being recalled because it may contain foreign material. The voluntary recall covers 54,648 pounds of Lundberg Family Farms White Jasmine Rice, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA classified the action as a Class II recall and lists it as ongoing. That classification means exposure may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, while the chance of serious consequences is considered remote. Wehah Farms, which does business as Lundberg Family Farms, initiated the recall after discovering potential contaminat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95 Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95
Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95 Ashley Taunton isn't out of the woods yet, but Taylor Swift is helping her get there. The 42-year-old Connecticut mother who suffered critical injuries while assisting a group of teenagers on I-95 got an unexpected assist from a certain 36-year-old singer. You may have heard of her. Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to the GoFundMe campaign for Ashley Taunton, whose recovery from a July crash has gone viral. PEOPLE confirmed on Friday that the pop star had contributed to the fund, which has since jumped to more than $87,000 since it was created in July. Taylor Swift made a big donation…

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Cops ID 2 Dead In 100-Person NJ Block Party Shooting, 3 Remain Critical Cops ID 2 Dead In 100-Person NJ Block Party Shooting, 3 Remain Critical
Cops ID 2 Dead In 100-Person NJ Block Party Shooting, 3 Remain Critical Authorities have identified the two Trenton residents killed when multiple gunmen opened fire on a block party attended by about 100 people, as three other victims remain hospitalized in critical condition. Anthony Howlett, 42, and Tyasiah West, 33, were killed in the shooting on the 100 block of Locust Street early Sunday, Aug. 30, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. West was a mother of three children — Jaylah, Jeremiah, and Cashmere — and was attending school to become a nurse, according to a GoFundMe organized by Tameka English. The fundraiser is seeking donations to provide …

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by Cecilia Levine
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20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener 20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener
20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener A college football season opener turned from celebration to heartbreak in a matter of minutes. William Jewell College junior running back MicahJo Barnett died after suffering a medical emergency during a game on Saturday, Aug. 29, in Liberty, Missouri, the college announced. Barnett, 20, experienced the emergency on the William Jewell sideline during the NCAA Division II game against Fort Lewis College at Greene Stadium. Emergency personnel began assisting him about 20 minutes after kickoff, according to The Kansas City Star. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he was pronounced…

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by Joe Lombardi