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Host Stephen Dubner has surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature-from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs - and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt.

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The actor was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay fines following a criminal sexual contact case stemming from a South Jersey horror film convention.

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Sept. 18–21: A funny weekend in Philly with comics Adam Sandler, Nikki Glaser and John Mulaney, plus a theater premiere in Delaware and XPoNential Music Fest in South Jersey.

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New Jersey legalizes human composting as alternative to traditional burial

It's now the 14th U.S. state to legalize natural organic reduction. The legislation, which takes effect next year, allows funeral homes and facilities to offer the service.

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N.J. citizen groups, activists upset at government’s ‘failure’ to protect immigrants, transgender and disabled people

They want the Democratic governor, Senate president and Assembly speaker to pass bills to protect the state’s most vulnerable populations.

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Shooting near Stockton University may be a case of road rage; suspect in custody

Galloway Township police say the shooting happened on West Jimmie Leeds Road near the area of Redwood Avenue.

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Courts & Law

Disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife gets 4½ years in prison for role in bribery scheme

Nadine Menendez was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein after she was convicted in April of colluding with her husband, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez.

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Arts & Entertainment

Mural Arts Fest, performances from Eric Clapton and Maren Morris, Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

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Camden residents share concerns about school budget cuts, student achievement and superintendent hiring process

During public testimony sessions, residents expressed a lack of progress and cited a decline in schools, students and resources in the Camden City School District.

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Appeals court upholds New Jersey’s ban on carrying firearms in sensitive places

The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 139-page opinion, recounted a longstanding history in the United States of prohibiting firearms in certain circumstances.

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New Jersey State Comptroller says George Norcross’ insurance firm violated public contracting laws

The report says Norcross’ company Conner Strong & Buckelew has improper ties with several Health Insurance Funds. Norcross and his allies deny wrongdoing.

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A South Jersey sheriff’s office program is helping older residents with free safety and security checks

As part of the Burlington County Sheriff's Office program, inspectors check door and window locks, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and exterior home security issues.

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Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was kidnapped in 2023 while doing research, was freed Tuesday and turned over to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad following more than 900 days in captivity.

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Rutgers University Law School receives $100,000 to support its pro bono program

Students, under the careful guidance of their professors, serve as attorneys for low-income residents facing immigration, housing and other issues.

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