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After Months Missing From Congress, Trump Says: 'Vote For Tom Kean' After Months Missing From Congress, Trump Says: 'Vote For Tom Kean'
After Months Missing From Congress, Trump Says: 'Vote For Tom Kean' President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr., despite the Republican lawmaker's months-long absence from his job. Kean was last seen on Thursday, March 5 and the lawmaker has missed more than 100 votes in Congress, with no one publicly saying where he is or why he has been out for so long. His office has said he has been dealing with a medical issue. Still, Kean, who was first elected to the seat in 2022, is seeking re-election while running unopposed in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 2. Trump announced his endorsement of Kean in a T…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Lost Dog Finds NJ Cop: Internet Falls For Officer Instead Lost Dog Finds NJ Cop: Internet Falls For Officer Instead
Lost Dog Finds NJ Cop: Internet Falls For Officer Instead A police officer is getting plenty of attention online after a photo of him holding a lost dog sparked a flood of playful comments. The Englewood Police Department shared a photo of Officer LaGrosa cradling the dog after it was found near West Palisade Avenue and Humphrey Street. "DO YOU KNOW WHERE I LIVE?!" the post reads. "PO Lagrosa will be riding doubles in the patrol car today with our newest addition to the 'EPD temporary K-9 Unit, This adorable pup was found near West Palisade Avenue and Humphrey Street." The post was intended to help locate the dog's owner, but many commenter…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Cruise Ship Tied To Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Will Set Sail Again Cruise Ship Tied To Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Will Set Sail Again
Cruise Ship Tied To Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Will Set Sail Again The notorious cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak has been cleared to return to service. A deep cleaning and disinfection have been completed on MV Hondius, Oceanwide Expeditions announced in a news release on Monday, June 1. The Dutch company said the ship was approved to resume operations on Friday, May 30. The Hondius was tied to 13 hantavirus cases as of Tuesday, May 27, according to the World Health Organization. Three people died, including a Dutch man, his wife, and a passenger from Germany. More than a dozen biosecurity sp…

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by Chris Spiker
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Florida Principal Had No Idea About Fetty Wap Yearbook Lyric That Landed Her On Leave: Reports Florida Principal Had No Idea About Fetty Wap Yearbook Lyric That Landed Her On Leave: Reports
Florida Principal Had No Idea About Fetty Wap Yearbook Lyric That Landed Her On Leave: Reports A Florida principal has been placed on leave after a Fetty Wap lyric reportedly appeared beneath her name in a school yearbook without her knowledge. Trout Creek Academy Principal Katie O'Connell was placed on administrative leave May 20 amid an investigation into an "allegation of inappropriate conduct" after the quote, "Everybody hatin' we just call them fans though," appeared next to her name in the yearbook, according to First Coast News, an ABC affiliate. The quote is from Paterson, NJ rapper Fetty Rap's 2014 hit "Trap Queen." Fetty Wap was released from prison 11 months earlier t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Two On-Duty Police K-9s Die Same Day, Handler Placed On Leave: Report Two On-Duty Police K-9s Die Same Day, Handler Placed On Leave: Report
Two On-Duty Police K-9s Die Same Day, Handler Placed On Leave: Report Two K-9s in the Salem County Sheriff's Office died on Friday, May 29, authorities said. The deaths of Rip and Boomer remain under investigation by the Salem County Prosecutor's Office, the Salem County Sheriff's Office said. "Their loyalty, service, and dedication to protecting the residents of Salem County will never be forgotten," the sheriff's office said on Facebook. "We honor their lives with gratitude for all they gave and the service they performed alongside our officers in the countless ways they helped protect our community. Due to the ongoing investigation, the sheriff's office s…

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by Sam Barron
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New Date Announced For White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting Incident New Date Announced For White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting Incident
New Date Announced For White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting Incident A major Washington media event is getting another chance after a chaotic night. The White House Correspondents' Dinner was disrupted Saturday, April 25, after gunshots were reported at the Washington Hilton while President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and more than 2,000 guests were at the event. The White House Correspondents' Association will hold the rescheduled dinner on Friday, July 24, WHCA President Weijia Jiang, CBS News senior White House correspondent, announced on X. “I’m proud to share the WHCD will be held on 07/24,” Jiang said. “Our first d…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
NJ Corrections Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash, Union Says NJ Corrections Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash, Union Says
NJ Corrections Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash, Union Says A New Jersey corrections officer has died following a motorcycle accident, according to the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association Local 105. Senior Corrections Police Officer A. Elly died after the crash, the union announced. Details of the crash itself were not released. Records show that Elly was 29 years old and from Cinnaminson. He was assigned to the NJ State Prison in Trenton. "Officer Elly was a dedicated correctional police officer, a respected coworker, and a friend to many," the union said. His loss is being felt throughout the New Jersey corrections community. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Future Of Stephen Colbert's Popular Ice Cream Revealed After 'Late Show' Ends Future Of Stephen Colbert's Popular Ice Cream Revealed After 'Late Show' Ends
Future Of Stephen Colbert's Popular Ice Cream Revealed After 'Late Show' Ends Stephen Colbert's late-night run has ended after a controversial cancellation, but his popular ice cream flavor isn't leaving. Ben & Jerry's will continue to sell "Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream," a flavor launched back in 2007. The vanilla ice cream includes fudge-covered waffle cone pieces and a caramel swirl. A spokesperson for the Vermont-based ice cream company confirmed Americone Dream will remain in freezers nationwide with updated packaging. "The flavor is a top 10 and is going nowhere!" the spokesperson told People magazine. The final episode of "The Late Show with Stephen…

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by Chris Spiker
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Viral Video Of Bleach Poured On Cat Food Lands Philly Area Woman Animal Cruelty Charges (WATCH) Viral Video Of Bleach Poured On Cat Food Lands Philly Area Woman Animal Cruelty Charges (WATCH)
Viral Video Of Bleach Poured On Cat Food Lands Philly Area Woman Animal Cruelty Charges (Watch) A woman caught on video pouring bleach onto food meant for neighborhood cats is now facing criminal charges. The video, which spread widely online and sparked outrage among animal lovers, led investigators to charge Lauren Ashley Carter, 35, of Chester with two counts of misdemeanor cruelty to animals, according to court records. Residents first sounded the alarm in April after a video appeared to show Carter pouring a liquid believed to be bleach onto piles of cat food left out for a colony of neighborhood cats in Chester, Delaware County. The woman who recorded the video said she has be…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Kills Man In Parents' Home, Police Say Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Kills Man In Parents' Home, Police Say
Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Kills Man In Parents' Home, Police Say What police describe as a hookup gone wrong ended with a Long Island man dead in his father's arms and a woman charged with murder. Kristin Sculley, 22, of Massapequa, was charged with Murder 2nd Degree in the death of Robert "Bobby" Michael Carragher Jr., 28, according to Nassau County police. Investigators said Carragher and Sculley met up at a bar before returning to the Beaumont Avenue home in Massapequa that he shared with his parents. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, Sculley became angry and stabbed Carragher in the neck while he was sleeping, Nassau County Police Detec…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Former '60 Minutes' Boss Warns Of 'Partisans And Ideologues' After CBS News Purge Former '60 Minutes' Boss Warns Of 'Partisans And Ideologues' After CBS News Purge
Former '60 Minutes' Boss Warns Of 'Partisans And Ideologues' After CBS News Purge A former executive producer of "60 Minutes" is warning about the direction of CBS News amid major staffing changes and a right-wing shift. Bill Owens made the comments while accepting the Gabe Pressman Truth to Power Award during a New York Press Club ceremony on Monday, June 1. The longtime showrunner resigned in April 2025, saying that "60 Minutes" was no longer journalistically independent as Paramount faced a lawsuit by President Donald Trump. The criticism also came days after his successor, "60 Minutes" veteran Tanya Simon, was among several end-of-season firings. Simon…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Man Stole Phone, Had Cocaine: Lakewood PD Man Stole Phone, Had Cocaine: Lakewood PD
Man Stole Phone, Had Cocaine: Lakewood PD A 33-year-old Freehold man was arrested and charged after he stole a cell phone in Lakewood, authorities announced. Nicholas Shapiro was arrested on Friday, May 29 after stealing the phone from a store in Lakewood, Lakewood police said. He was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant with assistance from the Tinton Falls Police Department, police said. During the intake process at the Ocean County Jail, corrections officers recovered a quantity of suspected cocaine from Shapiro's possession, police said. As a result, additional narcotics charges were filed, police said.

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by Sam Barron