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Date _12/19/2014__
Good afternoon, its Friday, December 19, 2014

at _____________ oclock and

youre listening to 90.3 WKNJ-FM, Union, New Jersey, and Im _____________ with
the news.

In Local News
Woodbury honored first African-American physician

Dr. William J. King, a member of the medical staff at Inspira Medical Center Woodbury
was honored for his many contributions to the hospital and the community at the Family
Medicine Center on Thursday. King is the first African-American physician in the
Woodbury hospital's history. A member since 1968, King has served as a family
practitioner, director of the Family Medicine Residency, and chair of the Department of
Family Medicine. The surprise ceremony was full of family, friends and colleagues, who
all gathered to honor the doctor. King was presented with a portrait and plaque for his
years of service to the hospital.

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Clifton teacher suspended over sexual contact with student

A high school science teacher has been suspended after being accused of sexual contact
with a 17-year-old student. Marc-Andrew Marucci, 44, of Parsippany, was charged with
endangering the welfare of a child and official misconduct. Prosecutor Camelia Valdes
states that the teacher has also been charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual contact
on an allegation of engaging in an act of sexual contact and for making sexually
suggestive comments to the female student. According to school superintendent, Richard
Cardalo, Department of Children and Families received an anonymous tip about the
sexual encounter a few days ago. Clifton school board placed Marucci on administrative
leave with pay pending the outcome. The police investigation is still ongoing.

In National News

Sony has decided not to release the controversial movie The Interview after threats of
terrorism were made to America. The film that starred actors Seth Rogen and James
Franco, depicted the assassination of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un (Jung-un).
Reportedly, an investigation by U.S. officials on Wednesday found that North Korea was
involved in the widespread hack of Sony Pictures Entertainment due to the plot of The
Interview. Sonys decision to cancel the movie has gain criticism from the public and in
Hollywood causing celebrities to speak out against it on social media. There has been no
word on whether the movie will be released in future.

Five-year-old dies from being forced by parents to drink large amounts of soda

A Tennessee couple get 35 years for causing the death of their five-year-old daughter
after forcing her to drink large amounts of soda as punishment. On January 2012, the
Vaughns caught Randalls daughter Alexa Linboom, drinking a soda beverage that
belong to her stepmother. The couple then forced the child to consume more than half a
gallon of grape soda and water in over the course of two hours. Authorities say that the
consumption of the large amount of liquid caused the young girls brain to swell and
herniate. Linboom was taken to a hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee, where she died
two days. On Monday, Randall Vaughn, 41, and Mary Vaughn, 58, pleaded guilty to
second-degree murder and aggravated child neglect and were sentenced in Rogersville,
Tennessee.

Miss World Pageant breaks an old tradition

The Miss World organization has decided to ban its swimsuit round in competitions. It
will now feature a beachwear portion rather than a bikini show. The decision was done in
an effort to take the focus off the physical appeal of the contestants and more on the
contestants dedication to charity work. National director of Miss World, Chris Wilmer
expressed that he wants the transition to further emphasize Miss Worlds Beauty with a
Purpose message. "Miss World should be a spokesperson who can help a community,"
Wilmer told ABC press. "She's more of an ambassador, not a beauty queen. It's more
about the outreach and what a woman could do with a title like Miss World." The
organization is geared to turn Miss World into a more lifestyle competition.

In International News
At least 141 people were killed and 121 injured from a shooting on a military-run school
in Peshawar, Pakistan. According to Pakistan military spokesman Asim Bajwa (Ah-sim
Baj-wah), 132 of those killed were children by Taliban gunmen on Tuesday, December
16, 2014. Most of the students killed were between 12 to 16 years old. After Pakistani
security forces eight-hour gun battle with the Taliban fighter; all Taliban attackers were
killed in the aftermath. In a call to the media, Taliban spokesman Muhammad Umar
Khorasani (Cho-rah-sani), took responsibility for the attack stating that the six suicide
bombers had carried out the attack as revenge for the killings of Taliban members at the
hands of Pakistani.

Suspected Islamic militants believed to be Boko Haram (Hah-ram) stormed a village in

Nigeria and captured at least 185 young men, women and children and killed 32 others.
The attack occurred in Gumburi on Sunday, but details were released on Thursday after
survivors reached the city of Maiduguri (Ma-do-goo-ru), BBC reports. According to
Maina Chibok (Main-ah Che-bok), a traveler who came there to visit family in the
village, the militants gathered the people, shot dead over 30 people and took away more
than 100 women and children in two open top trucks". Although no one has claimed
responsibility for the kidnapping and murders, government officials have blamed Boko
Haram for the attack.

More news, sports, and weather coming up

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In Sports
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh (Har-barl) is shooting down reports that he is
debating an offer from Michigan to become the new football coach at his alma mater.
Harbaugh has one season left on a five-year contract with the team. Despite the rumors,
all season long, Harbaugh has said he won't let outside issues affect him. My focus is the
same as the players' focus, the same as the coaches' focus, focused on the practice field,
focused in meetings, by our players, by our coaches and by me said the coach.
Offensive coordinator Greg Roman, who worked on Harbaugh's staff before joining him
in the NFL, said everybody wants to end the season on a positive note despite all the
outside speculations about the coachs future.

In local sports news

Is this the worst year in New York sports history?
Lets do a brief recap shall we. So far this year the Yankees said goodbye to their
legendary captain without a playoff in the horizon. The Mets had their sixth consecutive
losing season. The Giants, Rangers, Devils and Nets are straight mediocrity at its best.
And to add insult to injury, the Knicks are off to a bad start. The constant losing has even
caused diehards fans to trade teams. Bronx resident, Frank Ocello said New York teams
are so horrible that now the Islanders are our number one team! That says something.
Sport experts say if 2014-15 continues on this path its a pretty big chance that this year
will be rank as the 13th worst season of all time.

Your WKNJ hourly weather update

Right now on the campus of Kean University, it is 40 degrees. Sunshine mixing with
some clouds. With highs going up 47. Low 30.
Tune in later for meteorology reports on 90.3 FM.

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In Entertainment

Kris and Bruce Jenner divorce finalized

A Los Angeles county judge has signed legal documents, making Kris and Bruce Jenner's
divorce finalized. However, the 23 year the marriage wont officially come to an end
until March 23, due to the six-month legal requirement. Kris filed for divorce this
September citing irreconcilable differences. According to court documents, the couple did
not signed a prenuptial agreement when they married. However, Kris will keep the family
home while both will divide up their accounts, cars, and other assets. The Jenners will
also share joint and legal physical custody of their youngest daughter, Kylie Jenner, 17.
Bruce and Kris stated to E News that despite the split they will continue to remain a
family unit.

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Thats it for your news. Youre listening to 90.3 WKNJ-FM, Union, New Jersey. Im
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