NJ 'American Idol' Star Deteriorated After Stardom, Mom Says: PM

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NJ 'American Idol' Star Deteriorated After Stardom, Mom Says

The New Jerey woman used to practice violin until she was "perfect," her mother says. Here are the details of her starry-eyed but troubled life before her collapse after "American Idol" stardom. She was caught with 400 grams of fentanyl.>>>Read more.

See NJ Man's Epic Central Park Flash Mob Proposal

When Robbie Leaks decided it was time to ask Jasmine Austin to marry him, he pulled together an event that rivals romantic movies.

Second Rutgers Coyote Attack In Less Than A Week

The first person was attacked last Thursday and now a man was attacked Monday night. State officials are setting traps at Rutgers Preserve.

Fox Attacks 5 In NJ Community; Killed On NJ Transit Tracks

A red fox bit several people in a New Jersey community. It was euthanized after attacking a cop, authorities said.

Sneak Peek At Woodbridge Center Mall Aquarium

Aiming for a soft opening this Saturday, the owner of SeaQuest promises an aquarium visit that's unlike Central Jersey has ever seen before.

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Across America

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