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No guns for N.J. man accused of threatening Obama
A New Jersey judge has ruled a former airport security guard accused of threatening to shoot President Barack Obama can't get his gun collection back.
Report: U.S. must deal with domestic radical problem
The U.S. was slow to take seriously the threat posed by homegrown radicals and the government has failed to put systems in place to deal with the growing phenomenon, according to a new report compiled by the former heads of the Sept. 11 Commission.
Duck boat calls went unanswered before collision, report says
A preliminary federal report says an idled tour boat and nearby vessels repeatedly called the tugboat guiding the barge that hit and sank the craft, killing two Hungarian students.
Camden County man in 'Halloween' mask shot by police
Police in Camden County have shot a man who they say charged them with a knife.
Pot seized in N.J. truck inspection worth $1.4 million
Bail was kept at $250,000 cash only Thursday for a truck driver who police said was found to be carrying nearly 400 pounds of marijuana worth $1.4 million when his rig was inspected in Mount Olive.
N.J.'s regional gaming battle takes shape at summit
A summit run by Democratic state lawmakers today at the Meadowlands Racetrack underscored heightened fear of job losses from gaming policy changes, with the meeting drawing large numbers of horsemen, carpenters, electrical workers, plumbers and others...
How One Day Changed Our World
Click for an in-depth look at one of the most important days in recent world history including photos, how newspapers covered it, analyses and much more.
Brides, grooms ready to say 'I do' on 9/11
The date of Sept. 11 is synonymous with the terrorist attacks that occurred that day. Solemn observances are planned in New York City, Washington, D.C, Pennsylvania and elsewhere Saturday.
Police: Feuds led Pa. woman to shoot colleagues at cookie factory
Police say a woman accused of fatally shooting two co-workers and wounding a third at a Kraft Foods plant in Philadelphia had feuded with her victims.
N.J. man waives extradition to Pa. in triple murder
A New Jersey man has waived extradition to Pennsylvania where he will face charges in a triple murder that police say was in retaliation for earlier gang slayings.
Politics Patrol blog: 'Disability pension ripe for reform'
Among the pension aspects expected to be investigated with an eye toward reform by Gov. Christie are disability pensions.
Obama says voters may blame him for economy
President Barack Obama insisted today that the U.S. economy is showing improvement from the deepest recession in decades but conceded the "progress has been painfully slow."
LBI luxury home builder charged with stealing $600K from investors
A Stafford building contractor has been charged with second-degree theft by deception, for allegedly defrauding investors of $600,000, authorities said.
Capitol Quickies blog: 'Newest assemblyman to be sworn in Monday'
And then there were 80.
Arrests made in Burlco murder
Authorities on Thursday arrested two suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, in connection with the murder of a Westampton man in his home this summer.
Photos: WTC Steel Ceremony
View photos of the World Trade Center Steel Ceremony held at the Mount Laurel Fire Department Station, and click the story below to read more.
Varsity Insider blog: 'Baseball: Comer to Vandy'
Kevin Comer, widely considered South Jersey’s top prospect for next year’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, has made a verbal commitment to play his college ball at Vanderbilt University according to Seneca coach Sean Cassel.
N.J. mosque demonstrates against plans for Quran-burning in Fla.
Several hundred members of the Jam-e-Masjid Islamic Center took to Harrison Street on Friday morning to reiterate their love for the United States and to condemn a Florida minister's plan to burn Qurans on the anniversary of Sept. 11.
Photos: What famous TV character said this?
"I'm still the master of my domain!"
9/11 politicized by mosque, Quran controversies
In the past, the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks was marked by somber reflection and a call to unity, devoid of politics. No more.
Crime family survives in 'Animal Kingdom'
Survival of the fittest may be the law of the jungle, but it's a messy one to enforce.
Old QBs, new places: How veterans could affect new season
With change being the constant in the NFL, USA TODAY looks at four veteran quarterbacks starting over in new places:
'Tillman Story' provides fuller picture of man, events
Pat Tillman was many things to many people: a son, brother, husband, friend and, as a player for Arizona State University and the Arizona Cardinals, a football star who drew cheers for his exciting, physical style.
Varsity Football blog: 'Inside the Huddle: Players to Watch'
Quinton Alston, Timber Creek, Sr., LB – All-Group 3. Strong and aggressive to the ball. Verballed to Pittsburgh.
White pride group to hold rally in Del.
An upcoming rally hosted by the Aryan Nations Church of Jesus Christ Christians, a white patriotism group based out of Chillicothe, Ohio, has local officials and police agencies on alert.
4 arrested, heroin and marijuana seized in 2 busts
Four people were arrested and drugs, paraphernalia and cash were seized after two search warrants were executed in Ocean County, officials said.
Ladies take the lead at MTV Video Music Awards
Women dominate this year's pop video category at MTV's Video Music Awards on Sunday, with lone male B.o.B facing tough competition from the booty-shaking antics of Beyoncé and outré theatrics of Lady Gaga. USA TODAY's Lindsay Deutsch and Marco R.
ShopRite raises $38,000 to fight cancer
A local supermarket came to the aid of cancer charities this week with a $38,000 donation to the third-annual Barbara Cook Run-Ride-Walk.
Philly Fringe Festival is still in full effect
This is a quick reminder that the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe are going strong through Sept. 18.
Christie blasts illegal dumping of dredge spoils in South Jersey
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Woman held after 2 shot dead at Philly cookie plant
Minutes after a woman was suspended from her job at a Kraft Foods Inc. plant and was escorted out, she returned with a handgun and opened fire, killing two people and critically injuring a third before being taken into custody, police said.
Nine years after 9/11, 'more conflict than ever'
Amid disputes over a planned Islamic center near Ground Zero and a Florida preacher's suspended plan to burn copies of the Quran, the nation prepared to honor those who died nine years ago in the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Photos: Fire at Haddon Township's Newton Diner
Click for images from this morning's fire that closed a portion of the White Horse Pike for several hours. Follow the links below for the related articles and other images from the diner.
Plan your weekend with the C-P Bar Guide
Find great nightlife venues by searching the Courier-Post Bar Guide.
'I'm Still Here' leaves viewers wondering why
The question that swirls around "I'm Still Here," a film that purports to be a documentary about Joaquin Phoenix's career change from respected actor to would-be rapper, is simple: What the hell is it?
Fire crews battle blaze at Camco diner, Rt. 30 closed
The White Horse Pike in Haddon Township remained closed after 9 a.m. today as fire crews were on the scene of a morning blaze at the Newton Diner.
Philled In blog: 'The Starting Nine'
One night of the NFL season is under our belts, and I’m up by 10 in my fantasy football league (thanks Pierre Thomas!). So far, so good.
MTV hoping to move on from West debacle at VMAs
Don't expect a duet between Kanye West and Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards.
FEMA: Hundreds of levees no longer reliable
The government has determined that hundreds of levees nationwide no longer meet its standards that ensure protection during major floods, a decision that forces thousands of property owners to buy federal flood insurance.
Photos: Project Runway - New York Fashion Week
Fashion from the Project Runway Spring 2011 collection is modeled, Thursday Sept. 9, 2010, during Fashion Week in New York.
Summit to turn to horses
In New Jersey's north vs. south fight for control of the gambling industry, the upstate faction gets the home-field advantage today when the second meeting of a legislative summit is held at the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford.
1 dead, 53 homes destroyed in California fire
Fire crews flooded the ruins of burning homes with water early Friday after a massive explosion sent flames roaring through a neighborhood in the hills south of San Francisco, destroying more than 50 houses.
Suspicious stuffed pony blown up outside school
Authorities blew up a stuffed pony - determined to be a "suspicious device" - after it was found outside a central Florida school. The Orange County Sheriff's Office reported that the toy was found near the Waterbridge Elementary School Tuesday morning.
Fish Head blog: 'The Biggest Goldfish You’ll See All Day'
This orange koi carp weighing 30lb is thought to be one of the largest of its kind ever captured.
VARSITY: Fall sports preview
Check out the season previews, preseason rankings, players to watch, games to watch and much more for all the fall sports -- including an in-depth look at the new "Super Conference."
N.J. Association of Counties faces scrutiny for its actions
County executives in the region are of different minds on the lobby that seeks to represent them in state government.
Day off helps Phillies' bullpen
It wasn't the most frustrating thing to happen during the Phillies' stretch of 24 games in 23 days, but when manager Charlie Manuel strolled to the mound for one final pitching change Wednesday, it was a bit of a sour note on which to end.
3 face charges in theft of copper wire that disrupted phone service to thousands
Three Salem County men have been arrested in connection with thefts of telephone wire that caused about $1 million in damages, state police said.
11 Afghans injured in anti-Quran-burning protests
Thousands of Afghans are protesting a small American church's plan to burn the Muslim holy book. At least 11 people have been injured.
Mount Laurel receives beam from World Trade Center
Mount Laurel took possession of a chunk of history Thursday.
Kolb leads youth movement
Back home in Texas, Kevin Kolb hunted wild hogs with a Bowie knife.
Find and report hazards on South Jersey area roads
Flag potholes, bad lights, flood-prone dips and other hazards on area roads for fellow drivers and local authorities with our interactive map.
Pa. man charged with firing on W.Va. man's car
A western Pennsylvania man is facing aggravated assault charges after police say he fired on another motorist during a road rage altercation.
2 arrested following S.J. shooting
Police arrested a 17-year-old city teen and a 21-year-old man on numerous weapons and assault charges Wednesday, after an investigation into a reported shooting that occurred in the 500 block of North 2nd Street on Aug. 28.
Mosque buyout offer rejected
Donald Trump offered Thursday to buy out a major investor in the real estate partnership that controls the site near ground zero where a Muslim group wants to build a 13-story Islamic center and mosque.
C-P Sports features news, photos and video of your favorite teams
Check out Courier-Post Sports coverage to keep track of the latest news.
Politics Patrol blog: 'Really, how can Christie be shocked?'
Gov. Christie had a chance to send DRPA CEO John Matheussen and long-time trough-swiller Jeff Nash packing, but no.
Armed robbery in N.J. leads to fatal motorcycle crash
Authorities are investigating the armed robbery of a Pine Brook convenience store that led to a police pursuit and fatal motorcycle crash on Changebridge Road early Thursday morning.
Photos: Fall Fashion Week 2010 opens in New York
Check out fashion from Christian Siriano Spring 2011 collection bring modeled Thursday during Fashion Week in New York.
Fish Head blog: 'Asian Carp Video of the Day'
This orange koi carp weighing 30lb is thought to be one of the largest of its kind ever captured.
In Ohio, it's time to eNJoy $400M
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