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Heat ADVISORY in effect for: Eastern Bergen, NJ Eastern Essex, NJ Eastern Union, NJ Hudson, NJ Western Bergen, NJ Western Essex, NJ Western Passaic, NJ Western Union, NJ Hackensack firefighter dies from 9/11 related cancer 2020-07-26T10:48:00Z 2020-07-26T10:48:00Z A Hackensack firefighter has died after a long battle with 9/11 related cancer, according to his former department. Oscar-winning 'Gone With the Wind' actress Olivia de Havilland dies at 104 Havilland, the sister of fellow Oscar winner Joan Fontaine, died peacefully of natural causes, said New York-based publicist Lisa Goldberg. CDC: Outbreak of illness caused by parasite found in bagged salads 2020-07-26T16:38:26Z 2020-07-26T16:38:23Z The Centers for Disease and Control is reporting an outbreak of an illness caused by a parasite found in some bagged salads. Summer scorcher: Heat advisory issued for part of NJ as temps soar 2020-07-26T18:14:20Z 2020-07-26T18:14:20Z Part of New Jersey is under a heat advisory on this summer Sunday as temperatures soar into the 90s. Daily beach passes quickly sell out as potential heat wave begins in New Jersey 2020-07-26T16:41:06Z 2020-07-26T16:41:06Z Beaches are filling up quickly as sizzling temperatures are expected all across the Garden State. Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa reopens at reduced capacity in Atlantic City 2020-07-26T13:57:55Z 2020-07-26T13:57:58Z The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa has reopened at a reduced capacity today in Atlantic City. Virus-weary Texas hit by Category 1 Hurricane Hanna The first hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season made landfall twice on Saturday afternoon within the span of little over an hour. Civil rights icon John Lewis remembered in his hometown On Sunday, his flag-draped casket is to be carried across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, where the one-time “Freedom Rider” was among civil rights demonstrators beaten by state troopers in 1965. Taste of Highlands event offers food, drink samples from 20 local restaurants 2020-07-25T21:44:16Z 2020-07-25T21:44:16Z A Taste of Highlands event gives attendees the chance to sample from 20 different restaurants and support local businesses. Fans return to Wall Stadium Speedway for first races of the season 2020-07-26T02:24:37Z 2020-07-26T02:24:37Z Those in the stands are being required to wear masks and keep a social distance from others. Rutgers football program in quarantine, all activities paused after 6 new COVID-19 cases 2020-07-25T21:10:35Z 2020-07-25T21:10:32Z Rutgers said in a statement that it will work diligently with Rutgers medical experts, state and local officials to determine what's next. Regis Philbin, television personality and host, dies at 88 Regis Philbin, the genial host who shared his life with television viewers over morning coffee for decades and helped himself and some fans strike it rich with the game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” has died at 88. AP source: Knicks close to deal to make Tom Thibodeau coach ESPN first reported that the Knicks and Thibodeau were completing a five-year contract. Superintendent: Holmdel HS basketball player tests positive for coronavirus, may have exposed teammates and coaches 2020-07-25T17:57:18Z 2020-07-25T17:57:18Z A member of the boys basketball at Holmdel High School has tested positive for coronavirus, according to a letter from the superintendent. Fleetwood Mac blues guitarist Peter Green dies at 73 Peter Green, the dexterous blues guitarist who led the first incarnation of Fleetwood Mac in a career shortened by psychedelic drugs and mental illness, has died. He was 73. Winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Bayonne 2020-07-25T19:31:47Z 2020-07-25T19:31:47Z A Mega Millions winning ticket, with a jackpot of $124 million, was sold in Bayonne. Medical experts call for widespread shutdowns as US surpasses 145,000 coronavirus deaths 2020-07-25T14:35:31Z 2020-07-25T14:35:31Z Medical experts are calling for more widespread shutdowns as the U.S. surpassed a grim milestone of 145,000 COVID-19 deaths. 4 children, 1 adult hospitalized after chemical exposure at Glacier Hills Pool 2020-07-25T14:12:09Z 2020-07-25T14:12:09Z Five people, including four children, were hospitalized after being exposed to chemicals at a Parsippany pool. Manasquan sells out of daily beach badges as Jersey Shore towns see uptick in cases 2020-07-26T08:48:36Z 2020-07-26T08:48:36Z Some Jersey Shore communities are seeing a rise in coronavirus cases as people have been escaping the summer heat at the beach. Jersey Proud: Girl Scouts donate boxes of cookies The Girls Scouts of Northern New Jersey have donated tens of thousands of cookie boxes to those in need during the pandemic. They also held “Passaic Girl Scout Cookie Day” at the Dignity House in Passaic. Unrest in America More>> Photos from protests over death of George Floyd Photos from protests over death of George Floyd Photos from protests over the death of George Floyd. Photos from protests over the death of George Floyd. Pentagon crafts way to ban display of Confederate flags on military installations Pentagon crafts way to ban display of Confederate flags on military installations Updated: Friday, July 17 2020 3:19 PM EDT 2020-07-17 19:19:56 GMT FILE - A Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol honor guard folds the retired Mississippi state flag after it was raised over the Capitol grounds one final time in Jackson, Miss., in a July 1, 2020 file photo. FILE - A Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol honor guard folds the retired Mississippi state flag after it was raised over the Capitol grounds one final time in Jackson, Miss., in a July 1, 2020 file photo. The Pentagon is banning displays of the Confederate flag on military installations, in a carefully worded policy that doesn't mention the word ban or that specific flag. The Pentagon is banning displays of the Confederate flag on military installations, in a carefully worded policy that doesn't mention the word ban or that specific flag. Controversy surrounds idea to change racially insensitive mascots at Toms River schools Controversy surrounds idea to change racially insensitive mascots at Toms River schools Updated: Thursday, July 16 2020 10:56 PM EDT 2020-07-17 02:56:58 GMT There is a push to change the name of some mascots at Toms River schools that some say are racially insensitive. There is a push to change the name of some mascots at Toms River schools that some say are racially insensitive. Police ‘use of force’ town hall held in Essex County to address reform Police ‘use of force’ town hall held in Essex County to address reform Updated: Wednesday, July 15 2020 10:54 PM EDT 2020-07-16 02:54:24 GMT In response to the growing conversation about police tactics, the Essex County prosecutor held a town hall meeting to talk about how to revise policies to match today’s society. In response to the growing conversation about police tactics, the Essex County prosecutor held a town hall meeti...