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Randi Barr, 42, of Vauxhall, was sentenced for his role in a multi-state scheme that targeted Asian business owners in home burglaries. https://t.co/RH3aNgJKW6

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Police say Elijah Finis, 18, of Woodbridge unlawfully went into a woman's home on Aug. 10 and sexually assaulted her. https://t.co/DQvNw2C4a1

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Officials cited 27 Boston Market locations in NJ for failure to pay minimum wage, failure to pay earned sick leave, and other violations. https://t.co/1v8jSNAXhv

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Police found a 27-year-old man with a fatal gunshot wound in the early morning hours Saturday, and are seeking tips from the public. https://t.co/dPF89iOXI6

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Strong storms are expected to impact the state again Tuesday afternoon and into the evening, according to forecasters. See the latest info: https://t.co/dYtMX9eXbY

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Trump said he will present an "irrefutable report" on his claims of 2020 election fraud in Georgia during a news conference Aug. 21. https://t.co/FphtyzCcfO

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Officials said items found near the explosion site were "consistent with the production of commercial grade fireworks." Four people died. https://t.co/9iAER4kc5V

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Nestlé USA said it's recalling some of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough products that could be contaminated with wood. https://t.co/pWiLkqsf4b

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A large section of Sayreville lost electric power Saturday after none other than a bird dropped a fish on a transformer. https://t.co/L9u7kmP2Hu

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This Sayreville War Memorial High School graduate and a Brookdale community college student drowned while saving his brother and cousin: https://t.co/7plscnMDVM

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One New Jersey borough has typical home values upwards of $3.5 million. See which ZIP codes top $1 million based on Zillow data: https://t.co/JaGCsjnOsN

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An isolated tornado could also form during the severe thunderstorms, which are forecast to arrive Monday evening and linger into Tuesday. https://t.co/D8YRuIINzk

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Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. https://t.co/Kph4PCq3EO

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The victim was swimming near a floating dock at a waterfront residence at the time of the crash, state police said. https://t.co/El8BSzPqOZ

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The travel media company Far and Wide recently ranked the 100 best towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. https://t.co/2Ra26WGKlB

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Also in this week's news: "Taco Tuesday" trademark beef; more near-shore shark sightings off the Shore; lawsuit in fall at beach bar. https://t.co/nPrYd3TbcK

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What do you think? Were Jersey drivers "born under a bad sign," or are we given a bad rap? https://t.co/UT7abwA5fR

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Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. https://t.co/57QwOTUoBq

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Calm waves, moderate temperatures and plenty of sun. Here's a look at the Jersey Shore beach forecast for Aug. 11-13. https://t.co/vUolSDEJtO

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The Perseids are known as one of the best meteor shows of the year, featuring between 50-100 shooting stars an hour and possible fireballs. https://t.co/r7IHpalGBv