Operator in Philly collapse deaths surrenders
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Sean Benschop, center, with red jacket over his head, walks with investigators as he arrives at the Philadelphia Police Department's Central Detectives Division, Saturday June 8, 2013, in Center City Philadelphia. Benschop, the heavy equipment operator with a lengthy rap sheet accused of being high on marijuana when a downtown building collapsed onto a thrift store, killing six people, ...
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Princeton student crowned Miss New Jersey
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OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) -- A Princeton University student has captured the Miss New Jersey crown and earned a spot in the Miss America pageant when it to Atlantic City later this ...
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Downed wires temporarily stop NJ Transit trains
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HAZLET — Downed wires around the Beers Street railroad crossing have temporarily suspended service for New Jersey Transit trains from running between Matawan and Red Bank, John Durso Jr., a New Jersey Transit spokesman, said. Service stopped shortly after 9 p.m. and crews have been at the scene making the necessary repairs, Durso said. The road in that area was closed to ...
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Local fire company pays it forward
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Port Monmouth Fire Co. Gives Back to Oklahoma: After Oklahoma volunteers assisted Middletown after Sandy in its immediate recovery process, the fire company raised proceeds for tornado victims at its anniversary celebration. iPhone video by Gina ...
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Solar powered plane finishes journey lands in NYC
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The Solar Impulse touched down at JFK at 11:09 p.m., completing the final leg of the cross-continental journey that started in California in early May. For Saturday's final leg, the aircraft left Dulles International Airport a little before 5 ...
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Middletown Familys Dog Dies At Kennel Heat Suspected
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A French bulldog named Bugsy, seen here in 2010, died while staying at Dogs On The Farm kennel in Atlantic Highlands, prompting an investigation by the Monmouth County SPCA. Photo courtesy of his owner, Danielle ...
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Middletown Familys Dog Dies At Kennel Heat Suspected
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A French bulldog named Bugsy, seen here in 2010, died while staying at Dogs On The Farm kennel in Atlantic Highlands, prompting an investigation by the Monmouth County SPCA. Photo courtesy of his owner, Danielle ...
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Mantoloking Bridge Reopens After Gate Failure
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BRICK — The Mantoloking Bridge is back open after a three-hour closure, police Lt. Ron Dougard said. Police announced around 2:30 p.m. Saturday that the bridge was closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic due becuase of a gate ...
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