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Family of Ore. toddler killed in washing machine accident wants story told

Tiffany Hebb is mourning the death of her 21-month-old son, but wants the world to know about the way he died in hopes that it will prevent a similar tragedy.

Little Ollie Hebb was found unconscious and submerged in water in the washing machine last Friday morning by his mother in their Hillsborough, Ore., home. He died the following day.

"I ran through my whole house, calling his name and couldn't ...

'30 Rock' actor Alec Baldwin engaged: Who is Hilaria Thomas?

BY PAULA SCHWARTZ

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Alec Baldwin, who is celebrating his 58th birthday today, tweeted today at 5:37 p.m. that “I got just what I wanted for my birthday.”

Somebody tweeted back with sarcasm, “What? That a 28-year old yoga teacher is going to marry you?”

That seems to be exactly what happened. Mr. Baldwin is reported to have popped the question over the weekend to Hilaria Thomas, a y...

Guadagno presents World Trade Center steel for Woodland Park 9/11 memorial

Acting Gov. Kim Guadagno visited Woodland Park Tuesday to present a piece of steel from the World Trade Center for inclusion in the West Paterson First Aid Squad’s memorial to honor the victims and remember the attacks of September 11.

In advance of the tenth anniversary of 9/11, Guadagno and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Deputy Director Bill Baroni visited twel...

George Zimmerman 911 call edited: Can NBC be trusted?

BY DANIEL REYES

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NBC completed an investigation into allegations that the network doctored the George Zimmerman 911 tapes from the night Trayvon Martin was murdered.

In a statement via The Washington Post, NBC stated that “during [NBC’s] investigation it became evident that there was an error made in the production process that we deeply regret.”

“We will be taking the necessary ste...

State sets April 30 deadline to apply for low-income heating assistance

New Jerseyans have until April 30, to apply for state Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) benefits for this year, the state Department of Community Affairs announced Tuesday.

The federally-funded program assists low-income households with their heating and cooling bills, and provides emergency heating system services and emergency fuel assistance.

“The LIHEAP program provides invaluab...

Supreme Court healthcare ruling may hurt small businesses

BY ROHIT ARORA

COMMENTARY

President Obama signed The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act --often called "Obamacare" -- into law two years ago with a goal of reforming the American healthcare system.  The law includes an "individual mandate" requiring individuals not covered by employers or government-sponsored health plans to purchase insurance or pay a penalty.  The law also i...

Flying car plane, Terrafugia Transition, can be yours...for a price (VIDEO)

BY BOB HOLT

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

The Terrafugia Transition is known as a "roadable aircraft" by its manufacturer. The vehicle has two seats, four wheels, folding wings, a propeller.

In simpler terms, the Transition is a flying car.

The New York Post reports that Terrafugia will be unveiling its vehicle at the New York International Auto Show set for April 6-15 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center

Accor...

N.Y. Rangers at Philly Flyers preview: Hope in Rangers for playoffs and beyond

BY SAM HITCHCOCK

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

COMMENTARY

It was not too long ago that Pittsburgh overtaking New York in the Atlantic and grabbing the No. 1 seed was considered a lock, with the Penguins the Eastern Conferences favorite and possibly the team to beat in the entire NHL. It’s amazing how much can change in a week and a half.

Now the Penguins are fighting to keep home ice advantage for their seemi...

Mega Millions lawsuit? Maryland McDonald's worker not sharing...if she won

BY BOB HOLT

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

A woman from Baltimore is claiming she won one-third of Friday’s $656 million Mega Millions jackpot prize, while her co-workers at McDonald’s say they get a cut because the winning ticket came from a lottery pool.

Meanwhile, lottery officials are saying no one has come forward to claim their winnings, and they don’t believe the Baltimore woman is the winner.

According...

N.J. Devils vs. N.Y. Islanders and playoffs preview

BY SAM HITCHCOCK

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

COMMENTARY

The Devils have had an offensive explosion in their past two games, but it also came courtesy of the Lightning and Hurricanes, whose defenses opened up like the Red Sea. The game against Chicago a week ago was won by the Devils in a shootout, but if extra time had continued, the winner may have been different. With the playoffs so close, there are a ...