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United Jet Flew Dangerously Low Over Turnpike in Newark Landing
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United Jet Flew Dangerously Low Over Turnpike in Newark Landing

Federal investigators have determined that a United Airlines captain was flying too slowly and too low during a May landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, resulting in the aircraft striking a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike and damaging a tractor-trailer below.

6/4/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
NYC Prepares Transit Overhaul for World Cup Crowds
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NYC Prepares Transit Overhaul for World Cup Crowds

New York City and state officials unveiled extensive transit system modifications to accommodate the influx of visitors expected for FIFA World Cup matches and potential NBA Finals games. The Metropolitan Transit Authority will implement expanded service and traffic management measures to handle up to 100,000 additional riders on game days.

6/4/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
New Podcast Investigates Unsolved CHOP Zone Murder
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New Podcast Investigates Unsolved CHOP Zone Murder

An eight-part investigative series examines the 2020 shooting death of sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. during Seattle's Capitol Hill Occupied Protest. The collaborative effort between NPR, KUOW, and The Seattle Times premieres June 11.

6/4/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Gun Control Group Sues Federal Agencies Over Crime Gun Records
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Gun Control Group Sues Federal Agencies Over Crime Gun Records

Brady has filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Justice Department, demanding the release of documents identifying the nation's largest sellers of crime guns. The legal action challenges federal agencies' refusal to provide information the organization says is critical for public safety.

6/4/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
USS Gerald R. Ford Returns for Costly Sewage Repairs
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USS Gerald R. Ford Returns for Costly Sewage Repairs

The Navy's newest aircraft carrier has returned to Norfolk Naval Shipyard after a record-breaking 11-month deployment plagued by persistent plumbing failures. The $13 billion vessel will undergo extensive repairs to its troubled vacuum sewage system.

6/4/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
National Guard Deployment Shows Limited Crime Impact, Study Finds
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National Guard Deployment Shows Limited Crime Impact, Study Finds

A new analysis reveals that the National Guard presence in Washington, D.C. has reduced property crimes by 24% but has had little effect on violent crime, despite costing taxpayers approximately $1.5 million per day. Federal officials plan to double troop numbers to 5,000 this summer.

6/4/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Trump to Nominate Todd Blanche as Attorney General
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Trump to Nominate Todd Blanche as Attorney General

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will formally nominate Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer and current acting attorney general, to permanently lead the Justice Department. The nomination follows a controversial tenure marked by investigations into Trump's political opponents and a scrapped compensation fund that drew bipartisan criticism.

6/4/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling Sparks Chaos Concerns
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Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling Sparks Chaos Concerns

The Supreme Court delivered another blow to voting rights protections Tuesday, allowing Alabama to use a congressional map that eliminates a district where Black voters previously elected their preferred candidate. Election law experts warn the decision creates perverse incentives for states to make unconstitutional last-minute changes.

6/4/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Journalist Uncovers Family Split Along Racial Lines
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Journalist Uncovers Family Split Along Racial Lines

A century-old decision by a Creole great-uncle to pass as white after moving to Chicago left one family divided by race for generations. Journalist Susan Saulny has documented her journey to reunite the separated branches of her family tree.

6/3/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Warner Questions Qualifications of New Intelligence Chief
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Warner Questions Qualifications of New Intelligence Chief

Senator Mark Warner of Virginia has raised serious concerns about President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, arguing that Pulte lacks the necessary experience and was selected primarily for his loyalty to the president.

6/3/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Supreme Court Narrows Federal Prison Compassionate Release Criteria
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Supreme Court Narrows Federal Prison Compassionate Release Criteria

The Supreme Court has issued a ruling that restricts the pathways available for individuals in federal prison to seek early release through compassionate release provisions. The decision, announced Tuesday, June 3, 2026, marks a significant shift in how federal courts may evaluate such petitions.

6/3/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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