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Crucial re-entry services are now in jeopardy, for no substantive reason.

The winner of the bee goes on to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee outside of Washington, D.C., in the spring.

A half century after the Watergate scandal set off a scramble to push big money out of American politics, big money is bigger than ever. Reformers keep trying to set up barriers, and politicians keep finding ways around them, often...

Consider a shelter dog or cat for your next pet.

Others might want to come forward. Those who have spoken might want to say more.

When a little boy throws a temper tantrum, the last thing you should do is yield to his demands. The next time he screams for a lollipop, your problem will only have grown. But what if the child is president...

When you least expect it ....

A reform bill would fix this problem, requiring full disclosure of political money. Let's watch to see if Murphy and Sweeney will support it. So far, no commitments.

A new legislative proposal would raise the punishment stakes for fraudsters who use charity crowdfunding sites, but the sites' operators should get some scrutiny, too.

Dogs and cats throughout New Jersey await adoption.