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ATF nominee runs into GOP opposition in Senate confirmation hearing

chicagotribune.com — WASHINGTON - B. Todd Jones, the acting director of the ATF who took over the agency in its meltdown with the Fast and Furious scandal, ran into immediate opposition Tuesday as he appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration as permanent director.

Chicago Homicides Fall by 34 Percent So Far This Year

nytimes.com — CHICAGO - A year after this city drew new attention for soaring gun violence and gang bloodshed, creating a political test for Mayor Rahm Emanuel in President Obama's hometown, Chicago has witnessed a drop in shootings and crime. Killings this year have dipped to a level not seen since the early 1960s.

Asbury Park Middle School Baseball Team Completes Best Season Ever

app.com — The Asbury Park Middle School baseball team's storybook season ended on Wednesday, as they lost in the championship game to an undefeated Monmouth Beach team by a score of 11-0. With the loss, the team finished with an overall record of 10-6, winning more games this season than they did in all of their other seasons combined.

Live coverage: Crowds gather as Jersey Shore anticipates Obama's return

app.com — Stay with APP.com today for comprehensive live coverage of Obama's visit to the Jersey Shore, including live video of his Asbury Park speech this afternoon. Shore anticipates Obama's arrival The anticipation of President Barack Obama's arrival has spawned crowds of Shore residents and visitors from as far south as Point Pleasant to as far north as Asbury Park.

Restaurateur turned radio star

app.com — A few weeks after superstorm Sandy clobbered his restaurant in Sea Bright, Tim McLoone was off and running on yet another new project: a radio show. "The Tim McLoone Radio Show," which airs from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturdays on WOR-AM 710, premiered on Dec.

Asbury Park Middle School baseball team learning life-changing lessons

app.com — ASBURY PARK - The metaphoric nature of it all meant nothing to them as they passed into a different world, stepping through a lone open gate in the massive chain link fence to begin the walk toward the dugout across an outfield of wispy, shin-high grass.

Lakewood schools' legal firm failed to pay $1M in taxes

app.com — LAKEWOOD - The law firm representing the distressed Lakewood School District has itself run into financial and legal trouble in recent years, after it failed to pay more than $1 million in federal payroll taxes.