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June 22, 2021

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Ocean

Golden Retriever ‘Chunk’ found swimming in Jersey Shore bay 2 weeks after going missing. State Police bring him home.

Chunk went missing June 6 from a cove near Brick and Toms River and had been spotted a few times before State Police plucked him from the Barnegat Bay on Tuesday morning.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Union

Shooting on N.J. street leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured, prosecutors say

Eliezer Martinez Jr. died early Tuesday after he was found shot with another man in Elizabeth, according to acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo.

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

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Weather

N.J. weather: More thunderstorms, widespread rain to lash state today

The rain will come with much cooler temperatures Tuesday with highs in the low to mid 70s, the National Weather Service says.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Subscriber Exclusive

See inside abandoned church that was converted into a home. It’s selling for $600K.

This Cream Ridge home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 3,682 square feet.

By Allison Pries | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Shopping Tips And Deals

Here’s what shoppers are buying the most on Amazon during Prime Day 2021

We’ve rounded up some of Amazon’s best-selling products among select categories — such as the Fire TV 4K Stick and Instant Pot 9-in-1 Duo Plus Mini

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Apple TV+ releases ‘Ted Lasso’ season 2 official trailer (VIDEO)

Apple TV's hit show "Ted Lasso" stars former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Jason Sudeikis, who won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Series in February.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Shopping Tips And Deals

Where to buy ‘The Music Man’ tickets if you can’t get them on Telecharge

Telecharge is the official ticket website for the event, but the resale market is already active

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Opinion

Even the most self-assured people have speech anxiety. Naomi Osaka proves it. | Opinion

A Kean University speech instructor Osaka, usually so self-assured, withdrew from the French Open and that caught this Kean University instructor's attention.

By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist

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Giants

Nate Ebner withdraws from U.S. Olympic tryouts, and will likely re-sign with Giants at some point

Free agent New York Giants safety Nate Ebner withdrew from trying to make the US Olympic rugby team and could re-sign with the team before training camp.

By Zack Rosenblatt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

How to buy Raiders’ Carl Nassib’s jersey after he came out as gay in historic announcement for NFL

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib came out as gay on Monday, becoming the first active NFL player to come out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in the league’s history.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Caplanis, John N.

John N. Caplanis Beloved husband and father John N. Caplanis 91, Beloved husband of Athanasia, loving father of Nicholas and James. Visitations: Tuesday June .....

DeSando Sr., Anthony J.

Anthony J. DeSando Sr. Anthony J. DeSando Sr. was called to be with his heavenly father on June 20th, 2021 after a short illness .....

Free, Irene M.

Irene M. Free Her 'hallmark' was her positive outlook; loved time with family, 95 Irene M. Free, age 95, of Edison, passed away peacefully .....

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