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January 21, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

Coronavirus

Has omicron peaked in N.J.? Probably, experts say.

The state’s seven-day average for new confirmed positive tests dropped for the tenth consecutive day.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Weather

N.J. weather: Below zero wind chills, frigid temperatures in weekend forecast, but no snow

The bitter cold temperatures will remain through the weekend in New Jersey, but conditions will remain dry.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Passaic

Family of N.J. man shot, killed by police during chase files suit against cops

The lawsuit filed by the family of Michael Rivera, 32, accuses Riverdale police of wrongful death and civil rights violations.

By Josh Solomon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Atlantic

N.J. city is using federal COVID aid to give $500 checks to residents

Atlantic City is offering the money to property owners that experienced a negative economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Deion Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Meat Loaf, ‘Bat out of Hell’ singer and ‘Rocky Horror’ actor, dies at 74

After a slow start and mixed reviews, “Bat Out of Hell” became one of the top-selling albums in history, with worldwide sales of more than 40 million copies.

By The Associated Press

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Entertainment

Dionne Warwick on the time she ‘stalked’ Sidney Poitier. (He didn’t just walk on by.)

A young Warwick talks about meeting Poitier in the '60s.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Adele tearfully postpones Las Vegas residency after COVID sidelines crew

'We’ve been up against so much and it just ain't ready.'

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Ex-Yankees pitcher found guilty, sentenced for despicable rape, murder of infant girl

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Here are 4 lessons Giants can learn from playoff teams

By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Rutgers wrestling at Michigan State match preview, prediction: Surging Spartans could be real test

By James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Badgley Ph.D., Dr. Robert H.

November 9, 1938 - January 11, 2022 Doctor Robert Henry Badgley, Ph.D., passed away quietly Jan. 11, 2022, leaving his beloved wife Patricia Ann .....

Campbell, Deanna Marie

Nurse practitioner, valued vacations with family in Vermont, 80 Deanna Marie Campbell, age 80, wife, mother, and loyal friend to everyone, passed away Tuesday, .....

Gaffga, John

Former New Jerseyan; was always there if you needed help John Gaffga died peacefully in his sleep on January 10, 2022 in Colorado. He .....

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