NJ Town's $2K-A-Day Crackdown On Popular Christmas Lights Display

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NJ Town's $2K-A-Day Crackdown On Popular Christmas Lights Display

The owners of the display say they were even called to police headquarters and told to pay $2,000 per day.>>>Read more.

House Explodes Near School, Rocks Parts Of NJ: Officials

The explosion led to a "total loss," officials said. The school was closed.

Oprah, Michelle Obama Surprise NJ Students

They walked into the room to talk about the midterm election. What awaited was just as climactic: Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama.

15 Arrested In NJ Child Porn Sweep: Prosecutor

An associate director at Princeton University and an ING Financial vice president are among those arrested, the prosecutor said.

19 Arrested In Deadly NJ Gang Bust

One man in the alleged ring was arrested in the shooting of 2 undercover cops in August. Two people died of overdoses from the heroin.

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Across America

• Texas Court Upholds 8-Year Jail Term For Woman Voting Illegally
• Florida Man Hangs On For Dear Life In Terrifying Hang Glider Ride
• Driver In Semi Truck Leads Police On Chase Across Missouri

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