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1. Christie's keynote fallout continues: Critics say he stretched the truth
(U.S./Nation)

BY ADELE SAMMARCO NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Fallout continues on the heels of Chris Christie’s keynote address at the Republican National Convention from party leaders on both sides who believe the New ...

2. Authorities: Lyndhurst mail carrier trafficked cocaine on the job
(N.J./State)

... had a supplier from Puerto Rico mail packages of cocaine to addresses on her Secaucus route. But Nunez intercepted the packages and scanned them as delivered at the post office. Authorities said some ...

3. Christie's speech on leadership: Did he deliver?
(U.S./Nation)

BY ADELE SAMMARCO NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took center stage Tuesday, prime time, to deliver a rousing keynote address to the Republican National Convention. Basking ...

4. Hasidic cantor Yitzhak Meir Helfgot and violinist Itzhak Perlman produce a musical tour de force
(Opinion/Commentary)

... is the case of Rabbi Schneier’s close friend, former mayor of New York City, Ed Koch. Every year, Rabbi Schneier invites Mayor Koch to Park East on the High Holidays to address the congregation, either ...

5. Did Christie's keynote win you over? Read full text here
(U.S./Nation)

On Tuesday, Aug. 28, Gov. Chris Christie delivered the following keynote address at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. Below is the full text of his speech. What did you think of it?  ...

6. Possible testing violations at N.J. schools under investigation
(N.J./State)

... "It can’t be ignored, it should be addressed absolutely, but that needs to be kept in context." Each year the state administers standardized tests to about 850,000 students in approximately 600 school ...

7. N.J. needs constitutional convention for lasting tax reform
(Opinion/Commentary)

... reflecting the broad diversity of the state, addressing the fundamental responsibilities of government and the uniquely different requirements of urban, suburban and rural New Jerseyans. It should be ...

8. Double-dipping not a topic Christie can address in 'reform' keynote
(N.J./State)

BY ADELE SAMMARCO NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM As Governor Christie prepares for his keynote speech at the Republican National Convention this evening in Florida, political insiders say the term “reform” ...

9. N.Y. Jets dump Wayne Hunter, pick up Jason Smith
(Sports/Professional)

... find a solid tackle to stabilize their offensive line. The team has been under scrutiny for not addressing the weaknesses in the offensive line in the offseason. This is the second trade that the Jets ...

10. Stock market on pause as Hurricane Isaac makes impact
(U.S./Nation)

... from central banks later this week. Experts also anticipate markets to remain in the status quo until after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke addresses economic issues, which investors hope ease ...

11. Christie makes keynote tonight: Help show ‘Jersey Comeback’ is a lie
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY JOSHUA HENNE ONE NEW JERSEY COMMENTARY Tonight, Governor Chris Christie will step onto the national stage at 10:30 p.m. sharp to deliver the keynote address at the GOP convention down in Tampa ...

12. GOP rumor: Christie thought Romney may lose election
(U.S./Nation)

... keynote address at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday. "With Christie, you get all the energy of a Sarah Palin speech without the side issues," said columnist and Republican strategist Rich ...

13. AfterSteps end-of-life program is the very last good thing you should do
(Money/Economy)

... know that they were the beneficiaries of a life insurance policy. The information you’re asked for includes names, phone numbers, email addresses (of lawyers, accountants, etc.), where your will is, ...

14. Rutgers football 2012 preview: Darius Hamilton leads talented squad
(Sports/Professional)

... the Rutgers running game will fare behind a very uncertain offensive line. With the dog days of summer coming to a close, here are three big questions to address before the season starts. 1. How does ...

15. Rep. Todd Akin's rape falsehood blows up Missouri Senate race
(U.S./Nation)

...  In an interview in KTVI-TV in St. Louis, Akin addressed a question about a woman’s abortion rights when her pregnancy results from being a rape victim. On Sunday, Akin said that rarely happens. “First ...

16. Radioactive quandry: States wonder what's next for spent fuel
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... covers previous versions of that rule is a complex legal matter which, for now, is not addressed. “I don’t think it is pyrrhic,” said Geoffrey Fettus of the NRDC. “Our focus is on the environmental ...

17. Apple iOS 6 may leave iPhone users vulnerable to hackers
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... at the beginning of an SMS text lets a user change the reply address of the message. The person receiving the text will reply to the changed address if their phone is compatible. This might allow a hacker ...

18. Christie’s GOP keynote may be out of tune with Republicans
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY JOSH McMAHON NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM COMMENTARY The selection of Gov. Chris Christie to deliver the keynote address at the Republican convention later this month in Tampa has the political crowd ...

19. 5 questions about N.J.'s budget that deserve answers
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY DAVID ROSSEAU NEW JERSEY POLICY PERSPECTIVE COMMENTARY As we move towards the end of the summer, here are five questions that the administration and legislature need to address in order to have ...

20. Kyrillos looks for more teacher tenure reform
(N.J./State)

... proposed an even stricter one. Senator Joe Kyrils (R-Monmouth) is aiming to address issues such as merit pay and the “last in, first out” policies, according to njtoday.net. The “last in, first out” ...