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Off-Duty NJ Cop Charged With DUI In Weekend Hit-Run Crash: Records Off-Duty NJ Cop Charged With DUI In Weekend Hit-Run Crash: Records
Off-Duty NJ Cop Charged With DUI In Weekend Hit-Run Crash: Records A veteran police officer who has been on the force for 24 years was charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash in the New Jersey town where he serves, court records show. Nelson W. Hearns Jr., a patrolman with the Cranford Police Department, was charged following an incident at Centennial Avenue and South Avenue in Cranford at 12:27 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, according to New Jersey Judiciary records. Hearns was driving a silver 2019 Mercedes-Benz four-door vehicle, the records show. He was issued three tickets: operating under the influence of liquor …

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Barry Melrose Dies: Colorful Emmy-Winning Hockey Analyst, Stanley Cup Final Coach Barry Melrose Dies: Colorful Emmy-Winning Hockey Analyst, Stanley Cup Final Coach
Barry Melrose Dies: Colorful Emmy-Winning Hockey Analyst, Stanley Cup Final Coach For generations of hockey fans, the unmistakable voice, slicked-back hair, colorful suits, and larger-than-life personality were almost as familiar as the game itself. Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who became one of ESPN’s signature hockey analysts, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, at age 70 following a battle with Parkinson’s disease, ESPN announced. “For decades, Barry Melrose was one of the most distinctive and trusted voices in hockey," the network said in a statement. "His knowledge of the game was deep, his candor was refreshing, and his passion was unmistakable.  "He w…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Dolly Parton's Sister Opens Up About Why Beloved Music Legend Hid Her Cancer Battle Dolly Parton's Sister Opens Up About Why Beloved Music Legend Hid Her Cancer Battle
Dolly Parton's Sister Opens Up About Why Beloved Music Legend Hid Her Cancer Battle Dolly Parton shared much of her life with generations of fans, but one of her final struggles was something she deliberately kept close. Her sister, Stella Parton, is now explaining why the country music legend chose not to publicly disclose her battle with cancer before her death at age 80, according to an exclusive interview with Gayle King on “CBS Mornings.” “Dolly could not bear negative things,” Parton said. “And she would not have wanted her fans worried about it.” Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, after a brief battle with cancer, her representatives previously confirmed. The singer die…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Krispy Kreme Adds New Fall Favorites With Limited-Time Deal Krispy Kreme Adds New Fall Favorites With Limited-Time Deal
Krispy Kreme Adds New Fall Favorites With Limited-Time Deal Krispy Kreme is adding new treats to celebrate the return of two fall staples: apples and football. The doughnut chain announced the new Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnut and Fall & Football Dozen in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Both will be available beginning Thursday, Sept. 10, at participating locations. The new Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnut is made with apple cider dough, spiced with cinnamon, and finished with Krispy Kreme's signature glaze. Customers can buy a dozen Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnuts for $5 with the purchase of any regularly priced doze…

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by Chris Spiker
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Black Bear Turns SUV Into Overnight Hideout, Then Starts Honking: Watch Black Bear Turns SUV Into Overnight Hideout, Then Starts Honking: Watch
Black Bear Turns SUV Into Overnight Hideout, Then Starts Honking: Watch A homeowner investigating some obnoxious middle-of-the-night horn honking found a culprit he definitely wasn't expecting. A black bear had gotten itself trapped inside Patrick Sullivan's unlocked Toyota SUV in Gold Hill, Colorado, this summer and was repeatedly leaning on the horn while trying to escape, according to NBC News. Sullivan heard the commotion around 3 a.m. and initially suspected a neighbor. Instead, he found the bear inside his vehicle, where it had spent the night causing extensive damage. The bear thrashed around the cabin as it tried to get out, tearing apart parts of t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Halloween Candy Sold At Major Retailers Recalled Over Health Risk Halloween Candy Sold At Major Retailers Recalled Over Health Risk
Halloween Candy Sold At Major Retailers Recalled Over Health Risk A popular Halloween treat is being pulled from store shelves in more than a dozen states due to a potentially serious health risk. Crystal Temptations is recalling several sizes of its Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs because the candy contains milk that is not declared on the packaging, according to an announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration.  The candy was sold at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Sierra Trading Post stores, according to the FDA announcement. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk could suffer a serious or life-threatening allergic rea…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Takes Fatal Leap From GWB: Police Man Takes Fatal Leap From GWB: Police
Man Takes Fatal Leap From GWB: Police A man died after climbing over a fence and jumping from the George Washington Bridge Wednesday morning, authorities said. Port Authority police received a report that the man climbed over the fence on the bridge's Northwalk and jumped at approximately 8:43 a.m. on Sept. 9, authorities said. The man's body was recovered by the NYPD, according to Port Authority police. A report from Citizen NYC says that the man's body was recovered on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River. No information about his identity was released.  Fifteen people had jumped to their deaths from the bridge …

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by Cecilia Levine
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VIDEO: Shirtless Man Dances On Truck Moving Across GWB Before Arrest VIDEO: Shirtless Man Dances On Truck Moving Across GWB Before Arrest
Video: Shirtless Man Dances On Truck Moving Across GWB Before Arrest The saxophones only got louder in a now-viral TikTok video that shows a shirtless man dancing on the back of a flatbed truck moving across the George Washington Bridge. The video of the Sept. 3 scene was shared by TikTok user @johnortizzzz24 and had racked up nearly 20,000 views as of Wednesday, Sept. 9. What the clip doesn't show viewers, though, is what happened afterward: the dancer's arrest. Port Authority police identified the man as 28-year-old Arnesia Crawford, and said officers removed him from the back of the truck in Fort Lee, NJ. Crawford was subsequently charged with aggr…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Neighbor Pointed AR-Style Paintball Gun During Dispute, Elmwood Park Police Say Neighbor Pointed AR-Style Paintball Gun During Dispute, Elmwood Park Police Say
Neighbor Pointed Ar-style Paintball Gun During Dispute, Elmwood Park Police Say A dispute between neighbors in New Jersey escalated when one of them pointed an AR-style paintball gun at the other before disappearing, authorities said. The incident began on Mola Boulevard in Elmwood Park on Monday, Sept. 7, when a caller told police her boyfriend had been threatened by a neighbor while outside smoking a cigarette, Elmwood Park Police Chief Michael Foligno said. The victim told responding officers that the neighbor, later identified as Sylvester Irving, 33, appeared intoxicated and began yelling at him, according to Foligno. The two exchanged words before the neighb…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newly Discovered Bugs Named After Taylor Swift: How They Mirror Her 'Iconic Look' Newly Discovered Bugs Named After Taylor Swift: How They Mirror Her 'Iconic Look'
Newly Discovered Bugs Named After Taylor Swift: How They Mirror Her 'Iconic Look' Taylor Swift's latest honor has six legs and eats plants. The superstar singer is now the namesake of a newly discovered genus of plant-feeding insects from Australia, the University of California, Riverside announced on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The bugs were among 12 new species described in a paper published in the journal Insect Systematics and Evolution. The names of the four new species are inspired by Swift and her music: Swiftiephylus taylorae, Swiftiephylus amator, Swiftiephylus intrepidus, and Swiftiephylus poetorum. The names are Latin versions of Taylor, lover, fea…

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by Chris Spiker
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Bergen Woman Steals Thousands Of Dollars' Worth Of Tools From NY Construction Sites: Cops Bergen Woman Steals Thousands Of Dollars' Worth Of Tools From NY Construction Sites: Cops
Bergen Woman Steals Thousands Of Dollars' Worth Of Tools From NY Construction Sites: Cops Two people, including a New Jersey woman, are facing multiple felony charges after police said they targeted construction sites and homes under construction in Westchester County, NY, during two late-night theft sprees.  Yonkers resident Jose Hernandez-Done, 36, and Mercedes Yudelka Morgan, 40, of Hackensack, NJ, were arrested following an investigation into burglaries and grand larcenies in the Town of Harrison, the Harrison Police Department announced on Wednesday, Sept. 9.   The investigation began after incidents overnight on both Aug. 13 and Aug. 14, police said. &n…

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by Ben Crnic
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Rutgers Basketball Coach Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Rutgers Basketball Coach Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
Rutgers Basketball Coach Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Rutgers men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell revealed he is battling cancer and will undergo treatment during the season. Pikiell, who has coached at Rutgers since 2016 and led the Scarlet Knights to two NCAA Tournament appearances, said he sought medical care a couple of months ago after he wasn't feeling 100 percent.  A series of tests revealed he had cancer. "After a successful surgery, my doctors and I have a kick-ass game plan to finish treatment," Pikiell said. Pikiell said he plans to remain involved with the team as much as possible during treatment, while Associate Head Coach…

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by Cecilia Levine