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August 9, 2021

NJ.com's Top Six @ 6

Education

Murphy unveils N.J. school mask mandate as some parents protest. He says mask opponents are ‘lying.’

Gov. Phil Murphy stressed Friday children under 12 in the U.S. are not eligible to be vaccinated yet and “too many” over 12 remain unvaccinated.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Essex

Man arrested in fatal shooting of Maplewood high school student at field

Moussa Fofana, a Columbia High School student and soccer player, was fatally shot in June, authorities said.

By Rebecca Panico | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Cumberland

Accused gunman in July 4 drive-by killing of 10-year-old jailed pending trial

William L. Harris is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of Jasayde Holder.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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N.J. reports 7 confirmed COVID deaths, 1,249 cases as Murphy announces masks must be worn in school

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Man found stabbed to death at North Jersey YMCA, police say

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

N.J. woman lied about crash that killed pedestrian in parking lot, authorities allege

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

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