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NJ Daycare Workers Physically Assaulted, Force Fed Kids: Report
At least one worker was seen “back handing” a child in the head and “restraining” a child “to force feed him,” according a report.

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At least one worker was seen “back handing” a child in the head and “restraining” a child “to force feed him,” according a report.

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The state Attorney General’s Office is investigating the crash that killed a motorcyclist Monday, officials said.
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A downed traffic signal in Haddon has prompted commuting delays in the area Friday morning, authorities said.
A downed traffic signal on Route 46 has prompted commuting delays in the area Friday morning, authorities said.
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