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1. Reggie Jackson banned from the Yankees, takes hit gracefully
(Sports/Professional)

... Jackson created. As of now, Nj.com reports that Jackson has extended the olive branch, offering Rodriguez, Yankees officials, and others he offended an apology. Also, the separation appears only temporary, ...

2. No eBay sale for woman selling soul to highest bidder
(U.S./Nation)

... the white and black marks on my soul." The woman realizes her listing may offend some people's religious beliefs, according to nbc-2.com, but Lori N. says she doesn’t mean to offend anyone. Lori hoped ...

3. N.J. students seek apology for diplomas withheld after bullying accusations
(N.J./State)

... asserted, ““Our speech didn’t justify that outcome. We knew our speech didn’t offend anyone, we thought it was unfair.” According to the Asbury Park Press, the district asked the students to remove ...

4. N.Y. Giants, Jets taking American Dream megamall to court over traffic
(N.J./State)

...  Still, I understand where the mayor is coming from in terms of the economic boon for the local communities. But I am highly offended by Triple Five, particularly because they don’t live here, work here ...

5. Asbury Park ex-official to sunbathers: 'Put a shirt on'
(N.J./State)

... wearing little for the imagination. You have to wonder how these same offenders would feel if people went to their hometowns and dressed in the same manner to frequent restaurants, bars, and shops. Like ...

6. Alec Baldwin adds fire to photographer fight with Trayvon Martin insult
(Entertainment/Movies)

... gone to a hospital claiming injuries." He added that all paparazzi should be “waterboarded.” He also made a reference to the Trayvon Martin shooting, posting on Twitter, “I suppose if the offending paparazzi ...

7. For Adidas 'shackle' sneaker designer Jeremy Scott, slavery was not the monster in mind
(Life/Style)

... they received both positive and negative feedback on the shoe: “We apologize if people are offended by the design and we are withdrawing our plans to make them available in the marketplace.” Beverly ...

8. No mystery – smoke screen....
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

The sexual abuse of children is indeed a grave criminal offense. The systematic cover-up, the moving of offenders across international borders to evade justice and refusal to speak the truth, invoking ...

9. Pope Benedict XVI chalks up abuse of children to 'mystery'
(World/International)

... said, “How are we to explain the fact that people who regularly received the Lord’s body and confessed their sins in the Sacrament of Penance have offended in this way? It remains a mystery.” The papal ...

10. N.Y. principal who chose Justin Bieber over 'God Bless the USA' is no stranger to controversy
(U.S./Nation)

... criticized for banning “Proud to be an American,” also known as “God Bless the USA,” at the June 20 graduation ceremony at PS 90, the Edna Cohen School, saying she didn’t want to “offend other cultures.” ...

11. N.J. yacht explosion hoax: Could call be from repeat offender?
(N.J./State)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM False distress calls to the Coast Guard about a yacht explosion on Monday were believed to have come from New Jersey or southern New York, according to the Coast Guard. ...

12. More 'zombie' cannibalism: Swedish man allegedly eats wife's lips in rage
(World/International)

... the man ate his wife’s lips so they could not be sewn back on to her. The professor didn’t appear to have any remorse, saying that his wife is the one who offended him. Prosecutors tried to have the ...

13. N.J. woman flying American flag off balcony sparks controversy
(N.J./State)

... justification is we must ban all because some of it will offend,” Jacob said in an interview with The Daily Caller. “Traditionally, that’s a losing argument. Traditionally, free speech wins out. And if ...

14. a second confessed multiple DUI offender was cut loose by Cumberland County in the same week
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

Another high profile DUI case in Cumberland County against Roger Mauro Jr. in the same week (5.18.2012) allowed a 3rd time confessed drunk driver go free. (http://bit.ly/LyFpIq) These cases makes a mockery ...

15. Memorial Day weekend driving dangers: Beware red light runners
(U.S./Nation)

... year, and the number of offenders was 27 percent higher over the Memorial Day weekend than on an average non-holiday weekend. The most violations typically occur on the Friday heading into the long weekend, ...

16. Fort Lee, N.J. texting law: Hefty jaywalking fine for the distracted
(N.J./State)

...  Traffic safety organizations and AAA have long advised against driving while being distracted – i.e. cell phone use, texting, eating, etc., -- and many locations carry substantial fines for offenders. ...

17. Mitt Romney’s teen bullying incident shows his crazy side
(U.S./Nation)

... said, “High school days, I did stupid things. … And if anyone was hurt by that or offended, obviously I apologize for that." He said that some of his pranks "might have gone too far." ` A lawyer who ...

18. State authorities detail effort to reduce gun violence in New Jersey
(N.J./State)

... our investigations and prosecuting offenders under New Jersey’s tough gun laws, we’re taking numerous weapons and violent criminals off the street. Each gun we seize potentially represents a life saved. ...

19. Artest/World Peace
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... now. No room for this in sport, any sport. And let's not forget Artest's priors. We call this a repeat offender in law enforcement. This guy is nothing but a talented athlete with no off button on ...

20. New Jersey child porn investigation brings down 27
(N.J./State)

... children who are tortured and degraded to create these vile materials are re-victimized every time another person views the images. Moreover, these offenders generate the demand that motivates suppliers ...