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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Evening News Brief: New Jersey takes big step toward legalizing recreational pot

New Jersey takes big step toward legalizing recreational pot

The legalization of recreational marijuana took a big step in New Jersey Tuesday as Gov. Phil Murphy and state legislative leaders say they have agreed on legislation.

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Forecast: Clear skies overnight; cloudy Wednesday with temps near 50

Wednesday should see cloudy skies with temperatures in the low-50s

Report: Joe Giudice, of 'Real Housewives' fame, to remain behind bars indefinitely

Joe Giudice, the husband of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice, will remain behind bars indefinitely.

Food Fight: Vote on the Top 12

The Food Fight battle continues in New Jersey!

Authorities: Owner who abandoned dogs faces cruelty counts

Authorities say the owner of an emaciated dog found feeding from the carcass of another dog after they were abandoned in a vacant southern New Jersey home is now facing animal cruelty charges.

1 man killed, another injured in two separate construction accidents

Officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating two separate construction accidents that left one man dead and another injured.

NTSB: Pilot in fatal crash shouldn't have been flying plane

Federal investigators say the co-pilot of a Learjet that crashed at New Jersey's Teterboro Airport in May 2017 wasn't authorized to fly the plane.

Actors Huffman, Loughlin among those charged in college admissions case

Fifty people, including Hollywood stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, were charged Tuesday in a scheme in which wealthy parents allegedly bribed college coaches and other insiders to get their children into some of the nation's most elite schools.

Gun manufacturer names to be added to list of gun violence stats

The names of the manufacturers of guns used in crimes will now be added to a public database about gun violence statistics.

Verizon Wireless outage left many in New Jersey unable to text

Technical issues at Verizon Wireless left many New Jerseyans unable to send text messages Tuesday morning.

Smollett lawyer: Court cameras will show state's flimsy case

A lawyer for Jussie Smollett said Tuesday that she would welcome cameras in the courtroom during the "Empire" actor's trial on charges accusing him of lying to police.