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September 10, 2024

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‘Erratic’ N.J. wildfire grows to 150 acres

Crews initially had trouble fighting the blaze that broke out Monday in Ocean County because of "erratic fire behavior," officials said.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Weather

Tropical Storm Francine forecast to strengthen into hurricane today before slamming Gulf Coast

Francine is expected to become a Category 1 or Category 2 hurricane, with top sustained winds blowing as high as 90 to 100 mph.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Union County

N.J. man sentenced to 25 years hammer beating death of girlfriend

Victor H. Rodriguez Gomez, 34, beat his girlfriend, Carmen Lopez Barahona, 30, of Elizabeth, to death with a hammer in 2022.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Ex-student settles lawsuit for $150K after alleged sexual assault in high school

School officials did nothing to prevent the sexual assault in a school computer lab, a lawsuit alleged.

By Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Songwriting legend who wrote for Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, dead at 80

He also co-wrote Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven" and Steve Winwood's "Higher Love"

By Christopher Burch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Entertainment

Indie rock icons sue Trump for using ‘Army’ song before N.J. concert. ‘This machine sues fascists.’

The band shared the lawsuit not long before its frontman took the stage in Jersey.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Newark is doubling down on film, TV production. Bob Dylan movie, new Bride of Frankenstein, more.

How the city is reasserting itself as a hub for big productions.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill’s agent speaks out after police body cam footage release: They should be fired

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was taken to the ground and handcuffed by police before Sunday’s season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Where Rutgers stands in bowl projections after 2-0 start

Here is where Rutgers football stands in bowl projections after getting off to a 2-0 start.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Prominent attorney weighs in on cops’ behavior in Tyreek Hill incident: ‘Fire them. Seems pretty simple’

Dolphins' receiver was manhandled by police in traffic stop before Sunday's game

By Kevin Manahan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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