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Man Injured Newborn Son 'In A Rage,' Cops Say: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Catch up with the stories making headlines today in the Garden State.

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:

1. A man accused of critically injuring his newborn son told authorities he was "in a rage" that day, and confessed to shaking the child and hitting him on the back. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. Looking for a sweet treat this Valentine's Day? Check out these custom designs from NJ's newest cotton candy store. (Read more on Patch.)

3. More than a month after a woman's body was found stuffed in a refrigerator inside a state forest, officials have charged her boyfriend with murder. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. Police say they arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that killed a 9-year-old boy and wounded a man in Newark last week. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A pedestrian died Tuesday night after being hit by a car while he was crossing the street, police confirmed. (Read more on Patch.)

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