Truck Pulling Trailer Full Of Monkeys Catches Fire On NJ Highway

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Truck Pulling Trailer Full Of Monkeys Catches Fire On NJ Highway

Video shows firefighters trying to prevent the fire's spread to a trailer full of monkeys in New Jersey.>>>Read more.

New Jersey Lawmakers Pass Bill To Ban Plastic, Paper Bags

Plastic and paper bags could soon be a thing of the past in New Jersey if Gov. Phil Murphy decides to sign a bag ban into law.

NJ Coronavirus, Reopen Updates On Friday: Here's What You Need To Know

Here are the New Jersey towns and counties and their numbers of cases, as well as the latest developments on the impact of the coronavirus, schools and the announcements of reopenings in New Jersey.

Black Lives Matter, Trump Signs Removed From NJ School's Classes

Both a Black Lives Matter and a Trump MAGA sign have now been taken down from a NJ high school's classrooms.

Video Released Of Fatal Police Shooting In Ventnor

Several Ventnor police officers shot a man who carried a broken glass bottle, according to the Office of Attorney General.

NJ Turtle Rescue Sees Heartwarming Milestone Amid Coronavirus

VIDEOS: Sea Turtle Recovery celebrated its 50th release. But there's no time to rest; an onslaught of "cold-stunned" turtles may be coming.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Man Hit by Asbury Park Stage Diver Settles for $2M: Reports
• Wrong Ballots Mailed To Ocean Co. Voters By 'Human Error:' Clerk
• March For Unity In Montclair Will 'Send A Message' To Trump

Across America

• Florida Gov. Wants 'Bill Of Rights' For College Students: BLOG
• 'Critical Fire Weather' Ahead As 25 Major Fires Burn: 2020 Map
• 47 Days On Ventilator: 19-Year-Old COVID-19 Survivor Has Message

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