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May 2, 2023

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Best N.J. schools ranked in all 21 counties based on state rating scores

See how schools in your New Jersey county did in the latest state Department of Education report on performance and test scores.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Their job is to make sure offshore wind boats don’t hit whales. Here’s what they’ve seen at sea.

Worried residents continue to ask why dozens of whales and dolphins have died off the coast. Protected species observers provided their insights.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. cop who shot 2, killed 1 during high-speed chase to stand trial

Newark officer Jovanny Crespo is charged with aggravated manslaughter and aggravated assault.

By Richard Cowen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Muslim N.J. mayor barred from White House Eid al-Fitr celebration, Secret Service says

A New Jersey Muslim group blasted the move as ;perceived profiling.;

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J.’s Wé Ani makes ‘American Idol’ top 8 with Whitney Houston power ballad that gave judges chills

Ani is well on her way to the 'Idol' final. She had a little help from The Voice.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Serena Williams, Karlie Kloss announce pregnancies at Met Gala

Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian also have a 5-year-old daughter, Olympia. Kloss and husband Josh Kushner have a 2-year-old son, Levi.

By The Associated Press

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Met Gala 2023: N.J. celebs from Anne Hathway to Cardi B, Christina Ricci, Lea Michele and more

A devastatingly chic Jersey set hit the red carpet.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants pick up Andrew Thomas’ 5th-year option, setting up even bigger payday to come

By Darryl Slater | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants appear short on pass-rushing depth | Will Joe Schoen add some edge defenders?

By Bob Brookover | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

To beat Forte in Kentucky Derby, this long shot’s trainer will need plenty of confidence

By Jerry Izenberg | For The Star-Ledger

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Obituaries

Finelli, Dr. Peter K.

Army veteran, family practitioner of 35 years, beloved family man Dr. Peter K. Finelli passed away on January 25 at age 82 in Treasure .....

Greenhut, Philip

Company president, executive small business mentor, family man Philip Greenhut, 85, of Morristown, NJ, passed away peacefully at the Daughters of Israel home on .....

Leo, James "Jim"

Father, grandfather, retired from International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, 87 James "Jim" Leo, 87, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 28th, .....

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