WKNJ Newscast

Date November 7th 2016

J.Colna
Good afternoon, its Monday, November 7, 2016 at _____________ oclock and youre listening
to 90.3 WKNJ-FM, Union, New Jersey, and Im _____________ with the news.

In Local News
Jersey City celebrated the grand opening of the 40-million dollar baseball field at Berry Lane
Park. A grant was received for the field through the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, which was used
towards the building process. The Ferris High School baseball team plans to use the field for
practices and games. Mayor Steve Fulop threw out a ceremonial first pitch to the teams catcher
to officially open the park. Everyone in town is excited about the new park as it hopes to open
the door of baseball to younger generations.

In Paterson the search continues for a gunman who shot and killed a 28-year-old at the corner of
North Main Street and Jefferson Street around 1:30am. The victim was taken to St. Josephs
Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Anyone with any information is
asked to call the Passaic County Prosecutors Office Detectives at 973-321-1120.

In National News
The race of the 2017 Presidential Candidate continues, as Election Day is only one day away.
Where Trump and Hillary stand is the remaining question. Hillary Clinton holds a close lead over
Donald Trump in three head-to-head polls of likely voters. Clinton was ahead of Trump 48percent to 43-percent in a poll release on Sunday via NBC News/Wall Street Journal. Despite the
closeness of the race, Clinton had an easier time than Trump to get to the 270-electoral votes
needed to become president. The New York Times gives Clinton an 84-precent chance of
winning the presidency. In the closing days of the campaign, Clinton visited Michigan, North
Carolina, and Pennsylvania. With Clinton having a majority of the polls wins, leading most
categories, Trump had the lead for men voting with 47-percent to 42-percent. The future of the
United States now lie in the hands of us Americans to go out and vote tomorrow and may the
best candidate win!

Days before the election, Al-Qaida may be attempting to attack the United States. The estimated
day is today, Monday November 7, 2016. New York, Texas, and Virginia are all possible targets
however no specific locations were named. No report has been independently confirmed that a
definite attack will happen however the counterterrorism and homeland security communities
remain alert and well-postured to defend against any attacks that may occur here in the United
States. The FBI will continue to work closely with local, state and federal counterparts and assess
intelligence on a daily basis to hope to identify and disrupt any potential threats.

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook central Oklahoma last night at approximately 7:44pm.
Multiple buildings damaged in Cushing, which is about 50-miles northeast of Oklahoma City
and the earthquake was felt as far away as Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri. A few people went to
the Emergency Medical Services center for treatment of minor wounds. Also, at least four
structures had damage in the downtown area, including Cushing City Hall. According to U.S
Geological Survey, 19 earthquakes has happened in Oklahoma within the past week. Hotels and
Hospitals are up and running in Cushing while the department of transportation confirmed that
they are checking bridges to make sure they are safe to drive on. Cushing schools will be closed
today.

In International News
A Massachusetts Pastor will ask a federal judge to reject a lawsuit that accuses him of pursuing a
long campaign to persecute gays in Uganda. In 2012, an East African gay advocacy group filed
the lawsuit against minister Scott Lively under a law that allows non-citizens to file U.S. court
actions for violations of international law. Lively has called the lawsuit absurd and his church
is known as Redemption Gate Mission Society. Lively has preached against homosexuality but
has also advised therapy and not punishment. A hearing will be held on Wednesday in U.S.
District Court in Springfield on Livelys request for summary judgment to keep this case from
going on trial.
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U.S-backed militia groups in Syria said they launched an operation to seize ISIS de facto capital,
Raqqa. Syrian Democratic forces have established joint operations, which includes multiple
Arab, Kurdish and Turkmen militia groups. Just days after the Iraqi forces entered the city of
Mosul, where they are in a fierce batter with ISIS militants; this operation was announced. This
operation is to liberate Raqqa from ISIS; it will be done with American aerial cover. This effort is
the next step in the coalition campaign plan. The actions in Mosul as well as in Raqqa are

necessary to end the groups ability to carry out terror attacks against the United States, our allies
and partners. U.S has noted that there may be an overlap between operations in Mosul and
Raqqa.
More news, sports, and weather coming up
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In Sports
In football news, the New York Giants took on the Philadelphia Eagles in a conference game
yesterday. The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 28-to-23. This gives the Dallas
Cowboys the lead of the NFC East by two games.
Monday night football consists of the Buffalo Bills at the Seattle Seahawks tonight at 8:30pm.
In Hockey news, the New York Rangers beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-to-2.
The New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-to-1.
New York Islanders look to take on the Vancouver Canucks tonight at 7pm.
In the NBA, the New York Knicks lost to the Utah Jazz 114-to-109, making the Knicks 2-andfour on the season. The Philadelphia 76ers take on Utah Jazz tonight at 7pm.

In other football news...

The New York Giants could see some trouble after Victor Cruz, wide receiver, suffered an ankle
injury after a 46-yeard catch during the second quarter. Initially, the team did not think it was
going to be a problem, and label him as probable to return. However, Cruz was downgraded to
questionable and then declared out of the game after he got X-rays in the locker room. Another
big injury to hit the Giants last night was Justin Pugh, a guard. He suffered a sprained knee in the
first half of the game and was declared out for the rest of them game.

Your WKNJ hourly weather update

Right now on the campus of Kean University, it is currently 45-degrees. There is a high of 56degrees and a low of 38-degrees with plenty of sun and 0-percent chance of rain. There is 15mph winds coming from the northeast.
Tune in later for meteorology reports on 90.3 FM.
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In Entertainment
Audrina Patridge marries longtime love Corey Bohan during an intimate ceremony in Hawaii.
The newly weds were surround by one-hundred of their closest family and friends. Together for
eight-years, they selected a dreamy botanical garden overlooking the ocean as their venue.
Audrina glowed in a gorgeous lace gown while Corey kept it simple wearing a white dress shirt,
khaki pants and suspenders. As for their honeymoon, they plan on bringing their child and sister
to babysit their child for when they go on a nice dinner or scuba dive.
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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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