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WKNJ Newscast

Date: 11/6/2014

Good afternoon, its Thursday, November 6, 2014 at ______ oclock and youre listening to

Kean Universitys 90.3 WKNJ-FM, Cougar Radio Union, New Jersey, and Im _________ with

the news.

In Local News

Cory Booker has done it again!

Newarks Mayor turned Senator won another 6 years in the senate! Yesterday, he beat Jeff Beff

Bell and addressed his victory at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark. His win extends Democrats

winning streak in New Jersey U.S. Senate races to 38 years. Booker, 45, served as the Mayor of

Newark for seven years before his latest win. He was favored to win the race from the beginning.

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/11/cory_booker_beats_jeff_bell_to_win_re-

election_in_njs_us_senate_race.html

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2/12

Clifton, New Jersey A lucky city?

For the second straight Mega Millions drawing, a ticket that was sold in New Jersey produced a

1 MILLION dollar WINNER! The chances that a 1 million dollar ticket would be bought in the

same town or city in consecutive drawings are very unlikely- in fact the odds of buying a 1

million dollar ticket are 18,492,102 to 1!!!BUT it happened Tuesday night. As well as this past

Friday, and only 3 miles away!

http://www.nj.com/lottery/index.ssf/2014/11/another_1m_mega_millions_ticke.html#incart_m-

rpt-1

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3/12

In National News

Obama seeks $6.2 billion to fight Ebola

On Wednesday, President Barack Obama asked Congress for 6.2 BILLION dollars in emergency

funds to confont Ebola at its source in West Africa and to secure the United States against any

kind of possible spread.

According to the White House, of the total, 2 BILLION would be apportioned to the United

States Agency for International Development and 2.4 BILLION would go to the Deartment of

Health and Human Services. Around 1.5 BILLION would be for a contingency fund to deal with

any unanticipated developments such as a flare- up in West Africa or a need to vaccinate US

health care workers.

This money is the first request from the president since the elections.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/obama-seeks-62-billion-fight-ebola-26710434

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4/12

In Missouri the same-sex marriage struck down

A judge overturned Missouris ban on same-sex marriage on Wednesday in a ruling that could

add the state to a growing list of those where same sex marriages are legal.

St. Louis Circuit Judge Rex Bulison, who heard arguments on September 29th determined the

law is unconstitutional.

The city of St. Louis issued a handfu of marriage licenses to same-sex couples in June, setting up

a court case over the states 2004 constitintional amendment banning gay marriage.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/missouri-same-sex-marriage-ban-struck-down/

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5/12

In International News

Do you remember the South Korean Ferry disaster?

Well in Seoul, Korea, the eldest son on the business mogul who controlled the company that ran

the Sewol ferry, which sank in April that left more than 300 people dead, was convicted of

embezzlement on Wednesday and sentenced to 3 years in prison!

The son, Yoo Dae-Kyoon, 43, was convicted of taking nearly 6.8 million dollars since 2002 from

7 different companies controlled by his own family! His father, Yoo Byung-eun (YOO BEE-

YUNG-YOON) was a fugitive facing similar embezzlement charges when he was found dead in

July.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/06/world/asia/sewol-ferry-south-korea-embezzlement-

conviction.html?ref=world

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6/12

In Thailand, a university student gets over 2 years in jail for posting on Facebook!

On Tuesday, a Thai court sentenced 24 year old, Akkaradet Eiamsuwan (AKAR-A-DET EE-

AM-SOO-WOON) to 2 and a half years in prison for posting a facebook message that the court

said insulted the 86 year old king, Bhuimbol Adulyadej (BOO-MEE-DOLL ADOOL-YADEJ).

A Criminal Court judge found the university student guilty of violating one of Thialands laws,

which punishes people who defame, insult or threaten the monarchy. The role of the monarchy in

Thailand has come under scrutiny in recent years because of concerns about succession in light

of the kings age and ill health.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/05/world/asia/thailand-man-gets-over-2-years-on-charge-of-

defaming-king.html?ref=world

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7/12

In Health.

Studies show that working those long shifts, does damage to the brain.

New research suggests that working shift work, for year after year is not only hard on the body

but can also dull the mind!

According to the study, those who do shift work for more than 10 years seem to have the

equivalent an extra 6.5 years of age-related decline in memory and thinking skills. However,

they only found an association between shift work and impairments in memory and thinking. It

did not prove that shift work was the definitive cause of those changes.

Investigators found that overall shift workers had lower memory, thinking and processing speed

scores than those who had worked only standard hours.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/long-term-shift-work-does-damage-to-the-brain/

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8/12

In Sports.

Alex Rodriguez Admits to Doping

Rodriguez reportedly admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs after federal prosecutors

granted him immunity in a wide-ranging investigation of Anthony Bosch.

Last November, in a bitter dispute with Major League Baseball, he took to the radio to dispute

allegations that he had used performance-enhancing drugs supplied by a South Florida clinic.

But early this year, when Rodriguez sat down with federal agents, he offered a different answer,

admitting that he had used banned substances provided by Anthony Bosch from late 2010 to

October 2012.

He told investigators that he paid Bosch about 12 THOUSAND dollars a month for his services

and substance which induced prefilled syringes for hormone injections into his stomach.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/06/sports/baseball/alex-rodriguez-admits-to-doping-in-bosch-

case.html?ref=sports

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9/12

The New York Knicks lose to the Pistons Wednesdays..

With J.R. Smith being suspended for the game due to hitting Washington Wizardsplayer Glen

Rice JR. in the groin during Tuesdays game- Carmelo Anthony was expected to carry the

offense, but he failed to oblige, scoring only 13 points, and the Knicks faltered, losing by

98-95.

Anthonys response that it was just one of those nights

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/06/sports/basketball/knicks-jr-smith-suspended-for-pistons-

game.html?ref=sports

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10/12

In Entertainment News.

Taylor Swift sets a new record!

Her 1989 debuts at number 1 on Billboards album chart with 1.287 MILLION copies sold!

This marks the largest sales week for an album since 2002 when Eminems The Eminem Show

sold 1.322 million in its second chart week.

The new album is Swifts 5th studio album and 4th album to hit the top slot.

The album debut is an impressive one considering the downward trend of album sales. She has

also decided to remove all of her albums from the very popular streaming service- Spotify!

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-swifts-1989-debuts-at-no-1-tops-expectations/

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11/12

Beyonce just keeps bringing in the dough!

Beyonce Knowles tops Forbes list of highest paid women in music for this year. She more than

doubled her salary compared to her earnings last year! The wife of rapper Jay Z had previously

been ranked as the 4th highest paid woman in music by Forbes, Madonna held the number 1

spot.

Forbes credits Beyonce's 95 concerts over the course of the year, along with the surprise release

of her self-titled studio album last December, as the main sources behind her recent financial hits

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/beyonce-tops-forbes-list-of-highest-paid-women-in-music-for-

2014/

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12/12

Your WKNJ hourly weather update

Right now on the campus of Kean University, it is raining, __ degrees with highs going up to 57

degrees. Low 45.

Tune in later for meteorology reports on 90.3 FM.

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

_____________________ and well be right back after this.

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