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Relative: Man now suspected in Etan Patz death reported decades ago updated: Mon May 28 2012 00:37:00

A member of Pedro Hernandez's family walked into a Camden, New Jersey, police station in the 1980s and reported that Hernandez told relatives and others that he had killed a boy in New York and threw the body near a Dumpster -- but there's no indication anything came out of that report, the family member told CNN.

Earthquake jolts millions on East Coast: 'This felt big'updated: Tue Aug 23 2011 22:47:00

Confusion and then an uneasy calm.

CNN producer near earthquake epicenterupdated: Tue Aug 23 2011 22:47:00

A CNN producer in Virginia describes feeling the initial shock from an earthquake near Richmond, Virginia.

Extreme heat settles over portions of East Coastupdated: Fri Jul 22 2011 21:13:00

With this summer's heat already blamed for at least 22 deaths, the recent heat wave continues to claim victims as it settles over portions of the East Coast this weekend.

Donald Trump tells people to 'stay tuned' for details on his wealthupdated: Fri Apr 22 2011 21:48:00

Real estate mogul, reality TV star and possible Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told people to "stay tuned" for an unveiling of his net worth, promising more details as he addresses questions about his wealth.

After cutting force by half, crime-ridden Camden rehires 50 copsupdated: Thu Mar 17 2011 23:35:00

After cutting nearly half of its police force in January. the city of Camden, New Jersey, announced Thursday that it is rehiring 50 of the 168 police officers laid off.

Unions have to make concessionsupdated: Sat Feb 19 2011 09:32:00

The feud between Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and that state's employees has all of a sudden become ground zero in the battle between efforts by the GOP to shut down unions as they exist, and those same union workers desperate to hold on to long-fought-for wages and benefits.

CNNMoney: Raise taxes or cut cops? Camden, N.J., to decideupdated: Tue Feb 08 2011 18:02:00

The city council of crime-ridden Camden, N.J., is scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to increase property taxes to rehire dozens of laid-off police officers and firefighters.

Politicians should put what's right ahead of winning votesupdated: Fri Jan 21 2011 23:36:00

Malcolm X once said that the one man you should be most afraid of is a man who is willing to die for what he believes.

Budget crisis hits Camden policeupdated: Tue Jan 18 2011 18:54:00

One of America's deadliest cities plans to lay off dozens of police officers and 60 firemen due to budget woes.

Crime-ridden Camden, N.J., cuts police force nearly in halfupdated: Tue Jan 18 2011 18:54:00

The mayor of crime-ridden Camden, New Jersey, has announced layoffs of nearly half of the city's police force and close to a third of its fire department.

CNNMoney: Camden, N.J., to lose nearly half its copsupdated: Mon Jan 17 2011 19:22:00

There will be fewer cops patrolling the streets of Camden, N.J., come Tuesday.

People.com: Tasha Smith Gets Married - in Her Living Roomupdated: Sun Dec 26 2010 14:49:00

The actress tied the knot with entrepreneur Keith Douglas earlier this month

St. Louis most violent? It's not that simple, expert saysupdated: Mon Nov 22 2010 13:54:00

Camden, New Jersey, has reason to celebrate today. It is no longer ranked as the most dangerous city in America.

Missing mother's body found in Camden, New Jerseyupdated: Tue Jul 20 2010 08:52:00

Police have identified the body of a missing mother found Sunday in a vacant lot in Camden, New Jersey.

Missing mom's body foundupdated: Tue Jul 20 2010 08:52:00

Police have identified the body of a missing mother found Sunday in a vacant lot in Camden, New Jersey.

Man accused of posting bail with counterfeit billsupdated: Fri Jul 16 2010 19:20:00

Police say a Camden, New Jersey, man had the audacity to return to the jail where he posted a $400 bond with counterfeit bills, demanding a refund.

FSB: Fighting the five-finger discountupdated: Thu Nov 05 2009 04:54:00

Inventory losses are on the rise, thanks mostly to cashiers giving themselves and friends five-finger discounts. Employees stole an estimated $15 billion from retailers last year, according to University of Florida criminologist Richard Hollinger, who conducts an annual survey of the country's top stores. That's 25% more than stores lost to shoplifters.

Venezuela to give island to New Jerseyupdated: Thu Apr 23 2009 14:59:00

Venezuela will give a 300-acre island in the Delaware River to the state of New Jersey, the governor's office announced.

CNNMoney: How census stimulates the economyupdated: Mon Mar 16 2009 06:44:00

What do you call a federal program that's pumping billions into the economy and creating more than a million jobs?

CNNMoney: Trump casino group in bankruptcyupdated: Tue Feb 17 2009 11:05:00

Trump Entertainment Resorts, the casino operating group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to court documents filed Tuesday in Camden, N.J.

Citigroup secures lifelineupdated: Mon Nov 24 2008 12:54:00

Citigroup gets a new $20 billion injection from the U.S. government. CNN's Alan Chernoff reports.

New Orleans ranks highest in crime, survey findsupdated: Mon Nov 24 2008 10:21:00

A controversial ranking of U.S. cities' crime rates indicates New Orleans, Louisiana, has the worst crime rate, while a New York exurb has the lowest.

Time.com: Opening Statements Start in Fort Dix Plot Trialupdated: Mon Oct 20 2008 11:00:00

Opening statements have begun in the trial of five men accused of plotting to sneak onto a New Jersey military base and kill soldiers

Time.com: Fort Dix Suspects Sought Other Targets updated: Sat Sep 20 2008 20:00:00

One of the five men awaiting trial on charges alleging they plotted an armed attack on soldiers training at Fort Dix discussed other targets including the White House and Capitol

Ex-Atlantic City mayor gets probation, fine for fraudupdated: Fri Jul 25 2008 14:26:00

Former Atlantic City Mayor Robert Levy was sentenced to three years probation and fined $5,000 Friday after pleading guilty in November 2007 to defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Time.com: Drive-ins: An American Classic Rebornupdated: Fri Jun 27 2008 11:20:00

Although it couples two of America's greatest passions, cars and movies, the drive-in theater has seen its share of problems. Now, a newfound passion -- and a touch of nostalgia -- has movie-goers rediscovering star-lit cinema

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