Evening News Brief: Investigators: 11,600-acre New Jersey forest fire caused by humans

Investigators: 11,600-acre New Jersey forest fire caused by humans   Investigators say a forest fire that burned more than 11,000 acres of the New Jersey Pinelands was caused by human activity in an area known for illegal bonfires.

TOP STORIES 'He's taken away a piece of our heart:' Suspect in custody in death of missing NJ student   Police say a woman from Robbinsville was kidnapped and murdered after getting into a car she mistook for her Uber and the attacker is now in police custody.   Beware beach goers -- Coast Guard warns of tar balls washing onto Jersey Shore   The U.S. Coast Guard is warning beach goers in New Jersey about tar balls washing onto the Jersey Shore, saying they may be connected to an oil spill near the Goethals Bridge.   Investigators: No indication slain jogger knew her alleged attacker   Hudson County officials say that there is no indication that a woman killed while out for a jog in a Jersey City park knew her alleged attacker.   Police: Magician David Blaine subject of sexual assault probe   New York City police say they're investigating sexual assault allegations against magician David Blaine.   No foolin': Chilly start to April, Nor'easter close call Tuesday night   The forecast is no April Fool's joke. It is a chilly start to the new month, and a strong coastal Nor'easter will come a little close for comfort Tuesday night.   Facebook CEO Zuckerberg seeks more updated internet regulations   Mark Zuckerberg wants more updated internet regulations.   Technical outage causes flight delays for major airlines; over 100 delays in Newark   Over 100 delays happened this morning at Newark airport following a technical outage that impacted some major airlines.   Former politician claims Joe Biden kissed the back of her head years ago at campaign event   A former Nevada politician has claimed former vice president Joe Biden kissed the back of her head five years ago.   New York town official doesn't want Jane Fonda in Hall of Fame   A western New York town supervisor wants to cut ties with the National Women's Hall of Fame after learning actress Jane Fonda will be among this year's inductees.   Plastic bag ban gets approved in New York state budget   The Democrat-controlled New York Legislature has passed legislation that will make the state the second in the U.S. to have a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags.   New York-bound flight returns to Boston after striking a flock of geese   A Boston-to-New York flight had to return to Boston after a bird strike.

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