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1. Chevron opposes Spectra Pipeline
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY JEFF TITTEL COMMENTARY On Tuesday, Chevron submitted a motion for abeyance to the Federal Energy Regulatort Commission (FERC) to delay the Spectra pipeline project. Chevron is concerned with the ...

2. N.J. weather forecast: Spring sunshine and warmth for second day
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... cooler as a result with lows in the upper 30's to mid 40's and highs in the upper 50's to lower 60's for highs. High pressure will take control once again for Saturday through Tuesday with scattered ...

3. Newark pharmacist Calvin Osei of Sayreville pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud
(Health/Healthquest)

... so that Medicaid could be billed for medications that were never actually dispensed, state Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa said Tuesday. Osei, 34, pleaded guilty to third-degree Medicaid fraud before ...

4. New Jersey in top five most expensive states for renting
(N.J./State)

New Jersey is the fourth most expensive place in the nation to rent a two bedroom apartment, behind only Hawaii, Washington, D.C., and California, according to a national report released Tuesday by the ...

5. Mega Millions winning numbers worth $171 million
(Money/Economy)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has now gone 13 consecutive drawings without a winner since its last winner on January 24. The winning prize for Tuesday’s Mega ...

6. N.J. Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers preview: Devils game recap and what N.J. needs to win
(Sports/Professional)

... created offense. Starting with Tuesday a week ago against the Blueshirts, Kovy finally broke his nine-game goalless drought on a breakaway. Thanks to a nice saucer pass by Parise, and Ryan McDonagh falling ...

7. Former Dr. Ki I. Song of Matawan pleads guilty to dispensing narcotics for cash
(Health/Healthquest)

Practiced in Jersey City before medical license revoked Former Jersey City doctor Ki I. Song pleaded guilty Tuesday to dispensing narcotics by writing prescriptions for medically unnecessary pharmaceutical ...

8. New Jersey granted $14.5M for more charter school options
(N.J./State)

The state government has been awarded nearly $14.5 million in federal aid to support the expansion of charter schools, Gov. Chris Christie announced Tuesday. The aid from the federal Charter Schools ...

9. Former Irvington resident Valiesse Thelusma pleads guilty to false stolen car report
(N.J./State)

... Jeffrey S. Chiesa said Tuesday. Thelusma, 30, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft by deception before state Superior Court Judge Michael A. Petrolle in Newark. The charge was contained in an Essex ...

10. NFL Free Agency starts today: Peyton Manning, Mario Williams, Mario Manningham, Brandon Jacobs and more
(Sports/Professional)

... Hall of Fame career, there are plenty of other talented free agents looking for new teams starting today. At 4 pm on Tuesday, free agents will finally be able to sign with teams. Every team in the NFL ...

11. Poll: Christie's approval rating highest in 2 years
(N.J./State)

... is putting up his best numbers since March of 2010, just two months after he took office, according to a Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind poll released Tuesday. 54 percent New Jersey voters ...

12. Brackets for 2012 NCAA Tournament released and bubbles burst
(Sports/Professional)

... released. Games in the opening round will tip off on Tuesday night. Local school Seton Hall’s bubble burst on Sunday after they lost a tough one to Louisville in the Big East Tournament 61-55 on Wednesday.  ...

13. Funeral for Rep. Donald Payne to see large turnout on Wednesday
(N.J./State)

...  Payne, who died from colon cancer at age 77 on Tuesday, will lie in state at the Historic Essex County Courthouse on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard from 1 p.m., Monday until 8 a.m., Tuesday. The viewing ...

14. Mega Millions winning numbers worth $148 million
(Money/Economy)

... now be an estimated $148 million, and the cash option payout will be $108 million. The winning numbers on Tuesday were 20, 24, 31, 33 and 36, and the Mega Ball was 44. Philly.com reported that seven ...

15. N.J. weather forecast: Weekend is clear and seasonable
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... afternoon and evening. Temperatures will continue to moderate on Monday with lows in the upper 20's to lower 30's and highs in the mid to upper 50's. High pressure will be in control Tuesday through ...

16. Lawyers for Anna Gristina, accused N.Y. brothel operator, say minors were not involved
(U.S./Nation)

... of Gristina’s Attorneys, Richard Siracusa, said, “But has a bail that would denote 'a heinous criminal.'" Nevertheless, the Judge refused to lower bail Tuesday and slapped the mom with a $2 million bond. ...

17. Ron Paul should be more aggressive in his quest to restore America
(Opinion/Commentary)

... policies in Washington D.C. Nevertheless, on Super Tuesday the Paul campaign—and his supporters—were disappointed he did not win three caucuses, Alaska, Idaho and North Dakota, where he campaigned extensively ...

18. N.J. weather forecast: Thunderstorms tonight, weekend is tranquil
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... Temperatures will continue to moderate on Monday with lows in the upper 20's to lower 30's for lows in mid and upper 50's for highs. High pressure will produce clear skies on Tuesday and Wednesday with ...

19. N.J. lottery winner Americo Lopes sued by co-workers for fair share
(Money/Economy)

... Sr., said he checked the online results to see when Lopes had won. “I froze,” Silva told The Star-Ledger on Tuesday, the first day of the trial, saying the six had played together on that very date. ...

20. QB Peyton Manning cut by Colts: Free agent for first time in career
(Sports/Professional)

... was cut on Tuesday by the team after 14 seasons. One of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game, Manning will test out free agency for the first time in his career. Colts owner Jim Irsay said ...