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Armed man attacked police robot with pry bar during 7-hour standoff, cops say

Robert J. Collins allegedly threatened to shoot someone with one of the three stolen guns in the house

 

Inmate in Cumberland County jail becomes 7th suicide in 3 years

The suicide happened after a recent visit by the the United States Department of Justice over the jail's handling of inmates with mental health issues

 

N.J. is now freaking out over a little snow flurry, one weatherman says.

A meteorologist said N.J. is wasting money over preparing for winter storms after he drove on a treated highway when no snow was predicted.

 

Murphy gives marijuana's sober cousin -- hemp -- the green light in N.J.

The governor signed a bill into law that creates a pilot program to study the cultivation of industrial hemp, licensing growers and distributors.

 

Jersey City man charged with distributing child porn videos

A 29-year-old Jersey City man charged with distributing child porn has been ordered held without bail by a federal judge.

 

Activists set to end a 2-week "climate fast," say they are pleased by response

After going as long as two weeks fasting intermittently, climate activists are winding down their protest fast.

 

Here's how N.J. is likely to legalize marijuana under new bill just unveiled by top Democrats

Gov. Phil Murphy still needs to be on board for the legal marijuana bill to become law.

 

Jersey City payroll tax wins unanimous council approval

Council members said they agreed with speakers who said the school district is facing a "crisis" that requires tens of millions of dollars in new revenue.

 

Cops charge man with sneaking into N.J. elementary school, entering bathrooms

The 20-year-old Sussex County man was charged with criminal trespass, but police said he had 'no apparent malicious intent'

 

New border patrol in neighboring N.J. cities created to reduce crime

Officers in both cities will patrol the border together seven days a week from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

 

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