NJ Doc Prescribed More Than 1M Opioids, And A Patient Died: Cops

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NJ Doc Prescribed More Than 1M Opioids, And A Patient Died: Prosecutor

The patient was slurring his speech and falling asleep during one visit; the New Jersey doctor gave him opioids anyway, authorities said.>>>Read more.

Archdiocese Hit With 2 Sex Abuse Suits Under New NJ Law

VIDEOS: A man says ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick abused him. Several sisters say a NJ priest abused them after being transferred to Pennsylvania.

Man Scammed $70K From NJ Resident On Dating Site: Cops

The man spun a wild and elaborate story claiming he was in Turkey and needed money to get back home to New Jersey, police said.

NJ Power Outages Extend Into Third Day

Charging, warming stations are open, free water and ice is available as many face another day, at least, without power.

Rutgers' Greg Schiano: We Need YOU Promoting Rutgers Football

At his first press conference Wednesday, Greg Schiano also responded to Christie's comments calling him "an unemployed football coach."

Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse At Former Admiral Farragut Academy

A former student of the private military school in Pine Beach alleges another student abused him in the 1980s and wasn't stopped.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Armed Bridgewater Man Charged After Shots Fired Near Police: Cops
• Dog Starts Fire Trying To Eat Cupcakes; Manahawkin Kids Save Day
• Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar Sues Garden State Plaza

Across America

• House Democrats Release Ukraine Impeachment Report
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• Bartenders Find Positive Life Change Through Boxing

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