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January 13, 2023

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Lottery

Mega Millions odds, how to play for today’s huge $1.35B jackpot to 8 smaller prizes

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot for Friday (01/13/23) is worth an estimated $1.35 billion. There's a 1 in 24 chance of winning a prize of some kind in the drawing.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

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Man held at N.J. county jail nearly died after staff ignored medical needs, suit says

McQuacy K. Goodridge, 31, claims he nearly died of a pulmonary embolism he developed while being held at the Morris County Jail, according to a lawsuit.

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

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Middlesex

4 adults charged in attack on student outside N.J. high school

The incident started as a dispute between two students before the 4 adults from New York intervened, Sayreville police said.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

N.J. residents less optimistic about hopes for full racial equity, poll shows

A majority — 59% — of New Jersey adults say the amount of racial and ethnic diversity in the Garden State adds to the quality of life here.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Lottery

Mega Millions superstitions: Friday the 13th, triskaidekaphobia and a $1.3B jackpot

The drawing, which could be the fourth largest ever, happens to fall on Friday the 13th, which some view as unlucky. And it happens to be $1.3 billion

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ movie gets Judy Blume’s endorsement. See the trailer.

For decades, the New Jersey author rejected offers to adapt her young adult classic for the screen.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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This N.J. coffee shop’s delicious coffee flights are a winter must

This little shop is serving up some awesome customizable coffee experiences

By Lauren Musni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Pro And College Sports

Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons slams All-Pro list after snub by peers

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons did not make the list of 29 players named to the inaugural Players' All-Pro Team.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Mets

Mets outfield target strikes a different deal

New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler recently turned his attention to the outfield.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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High School Sports

Who are 2023 Player of the Year candidates in all 15 boys basketball conferences?

Check out the best players around the state who are stepping up this winter

By Brandon Gould | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Bel-Tempo, P. Daniel

Army veteran, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, 87 P. Daniel Bel-Tempo of Lake Hiawatha, peacefully passed away on January 8th, 2023. He was 87 years ........

Bernhardt, Harold William

Retired Electrical Engineer, Longtime Old Bridge Resident Harold William Bernhardt, formerly of Old Bridge, New Jersey died peacefully at his home in Washington, DC ........

Capen, Catherine Dempsey

Mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, of Madison, 80 Catherine Dempsey Capen, 80, of Madison NJ passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023. Born in Westwood .......

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