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Sex scandal allegations against seven New Jersey state troopers should be dismissed because the attorney general's office withheld crucial evidence, a lawyer for the troopers argued Friday.

Lawyers for seven state troopers disciplined in a sex scandal argued in a hearing today that the administrative charges should be dismissed, saying the Attorney General's office withheld critical evidence.

A political scientist at Rider University says Republican areas of New Jersey outperformed Democratic strongholds to give Chris Christie his win over Jon Corzine on Tuesday in the race for governor .

Tirusha Dave has a big anniversary coming up on Nov. 6. On that day, her online publication, www.bravuraartist.com , turns 2 years old.

A two-story clapboard house here is the epicenter of one of the Republican Party's most crucial get-out-the-vote operations in the state.

Christopher J. Christie greeting a prospective voter during a campaign stop in Pitman.

TRENTON, N.J. - As the independent candidate in New Jersey's race for governor, Chris Daggett says he's discovered how tough it is for third-party candidates to compete in an entrenched two-party political system.

Gov. Corzine. Chris Christie. Chris Daggett. Have you made up your mind? Are you sure? The three major candidates crisscrossed the state last week as Democrats prepared for the arrival of President Barack Obama today for their last push to re-elect Jon S. Corzine.

SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Westminster Conservatory Community music school of Westminster Choir College of Rider University, 40th Anniversary benefit concert, reception and silent auction When: 3 p.m. Sunday Admission: In advance, $20 for adults, $10 seniors and students, 921-7104. At the door, $25 for adults, $15 seniors and students.

Two candidates are vying for a single, three-year term on Township Committee, Incumbent Linda Fair Lenox, a Democrat, is challenged in her bid for a second term by Republican Tim Mathews.

The Berry College Concert Series continues Thursday with a performance by acclaimed baritone Elem Eley.

At Thursday's radio debate: Christopher J. Christie, Gov. Corzine, and Chris Daggett.It was Corzine's encounter with Daggett after a televised debate that fueled a conspiracy theory.

For colleges and universities, it is always a challenge: balancing the desire to welcome the public to campus events with the need to protect the safety of the school community.

The woman who accused seven New Jersey state troopers of gang rape two years ago initially told police that the sex "probably" seemed consensual to the men.

The woman who accused seven New Jersey state troopers of sexual assault two years ago initially told police that the sex "probably" seemed consensual to the men, according to a copy of a police report obtained by The Associated Press.

In a lively speech to Rider University students and faculty yesterday, retired New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Deborah T. Poritz defended the concept of an activist judiciary and touched on a few of the most controversial cases that she handled during her 10 years on the high court.

Seven state troopers who were not criminally charged after they were accused of sexually assaulting a Rider University student have been suspended without pay after rejecting a plea deal stemming from an internal investigation, according to an attorney for the officers and court papers.

New Jersey will no longer pay seven suspended state troopers who once faced sexual assault allegations nearly two years ago.

When folks think of Rider University, Trenton may not be the first image that comes to mind.

How much is a degree from the prestigious Wharton School worth? How about $435,678 - the amount awarded last week by a federal court jury to a Massachusetts executive who says he was cheated out of one? Studies differ on the intrinsic worth of an education at a top college or university, or the brand-name values of various degrees.