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December 21, 2021

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Homicide rates are still high, but in N.J., like the rest of the country, it depends where you look

Some cities have improved from 2020, while others have seen increases in 2021.

By Kevin Shea | For NJ.com

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Coronavirus

The omicron variant symptoms to look out for if you are fully vaccinated

Researchers have uncovered data from a large omicron outbreak in Norway that gives some insight into how the omicron variant behaves among fully vaccinated populations. Here are the top symptoms reported from that case study.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Toys ‘R’ Us is opening its only U.S. store in N.J. The grand opening is Tuesday.

The two-story, 20,000 square foot toy store at the American Dream complex will host a grand opening Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.

By Allison Pries | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

Biden to pledge 500M free COVID-19 tests to counter omicron

Biden is announcing major changes to his COVID-19 winter plan Tuesday afternoon.

By The Associated Press

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Entertainment

Entertainment

How much to tip during the holidays? Here’s how generous to be.

Here’s a guide to know how much to give.

By Allison Pries | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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7 fun facts about ‘Dominick The Donkey,’ N.J.’s Christmas classic

“Hey, chingedy ching, hee-haw, hee-haw.”

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Who is Clayton Echard? Meet the ‘Bachelor’ of Season 26

"The Bachelor" for Season 26 is Clayton Echard, a 28-year-old former NFL player who was eliminated on Michelle Young's season of "The Bachelorette." Here is what else you need to know about this upcoming season.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

Bombastic ESPN talking head tests positive for COVID-19

The NFL, NBA, NHL and NCAA are dealing with coronavirus outbreaks which are disrupting regular-season schedules.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rutgers Basketball

Why Steve Pikiell’s mentor believes Rutgers head coach will save Scarlet Knights’ season after rough start

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell's mentor Howie Dickenman spoke to NJ Advance Media about the Scarlet Knights' early season struggles and his optimism his pupil can turn things around.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

Numbers never lie: Inside a decade of futility for the Giants, Jets

During the last 10 years, the New York Giants and New York Jets have combined for one playoff appearance.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Amato, Diana C.

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother Diana C. Amato (nee Christiano), 85, of North Caldwell, N.J., beloved wife of Dr. James L. Amato, Sr., and .....

Bauermann, Marion Metz

'Passed away with a well-used mind, soul, and heart' Marion Metz Bauermann, (1929 – 2021), passed away with a well-used mind, soul, and heart. .....

Coffield, Mary J.

Mary J. Coffield (nee Okuniewicz),95, of Lincoln Park, NJ passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born in Kearny, NJ and has .....

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