WKNJ Newscast

Date September 23, 2016

Good afternoon, its Friday, September 23, 2016 at three oclock and youre listening to
90.3 WKNJ-FM, Union, New Jersey, and Im _____________ with the news.

In Local News
It is time to pay up
The Hunterdon County Prosecutors office continues their quest for information on the
whereabouts of 53 year-old George Ioannidis Jr., who owes $872,574.85 in back family
support. According to nj.com, a warrant for Ioannidis arrest was issued on May 24, 2010
because he failed to appear in court after he was charged with willful nonsupport in
Hunterdon County. Ioannidiss evasive actions landed him the title of Hunterdon
Countys Fugitive of the Week. Ioannidis is reported as being 6-feet tall, weighing 300,
and with brown hair and eyes. Individuals with information are asked to contact. Lt. Mike
Nugent, Detective Sgt. Ed DeFilippis, Detective Frank Modaffare or Detective Lamont
Garnes of The Joint Hunterdon County Fugitive Task Force at 908-788-1129, or the local
police department. Information can also be submitted online at
crimestoppershunterdon.com.

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A lottery win can make a persons life easier, but sometimes there is still more work to be
done.
Dawn Jones, A Trenton mother of two, was introduced Thursday as the winner of the
Cash 4 Life lottery game worth $1,000 a day. The $1000-a day prize for life could
stockpile to $7.3 million over the next 20 years, the maximum term of the payout. Jones
said she felt slightly overwhelmed: with the winnings and what it meant for her family.
Jones picked the winning numbers in the August 8th Cash 4 Life drawing by playing the
same combination of birthdays for her family members.
Jones told reporters that she had no plans to quit her two nursing jobs. She also stated that
her schedule-her full-time job at a Hospital in North Jersey and part-time job at a hospital
in South Jersey- might get cut back. She added that she might just call in rich from time
to time. Jones plans to pay off her loans and set up college funds with her lottery
winnings. She also plans to relocate form Trenton, the place she has lived for her entire
life.

In National News

To veto or not veto

On Friday, President Barack Obama vetoed controversial legislation that would allow the
families of victims of the September 11th attacks to sue Saudi Arabia. Families of victims
of the September 11th attacks can sue Saudi Arabia if that country is found legally liable
for helping support the deadliest terrorist acts on U.S. soil. Fifteen of the 19 terrorists
were Saudi and the nations leaders have previously opposed the legislation and denied
involvement. The measure was unanimously passed by both the House and Senate. White
House press secretary Josh Earnest stated earlier this week that the president and
members of his national security team have had ongoing conversations with members of
Congress about the legislation and expressed their concerns.
As weve made this case, members of Congress in both parties have indicated that they
are open to the concerns that weve expressedin many cases, they share them, Earnest
told reporters on Tuesday. And the real question for members of Congress will be
whether or not they're prepare to cast a vote that is consistent with the views and feelings
that they express in private.
The president, in a explanation for the veto on Friday, stated that he has deep sympathy
for the families of the victims of the terrorist attacks September 11, 2001 (9/11), who
have suffered grievously. I also have a deep appreciation of these families desire to
pursue justices and am strongly committed to assisting them in their efforts.

Sexual harassment and other forms of misconduct are occurring at alarming rates among
employees at national parks across the country, including Yosemite, Yellowstone and the
Grand Canyon. According to nbcnews.com, at least 18 employees have come forward
with allegations of harassment or other misconduct at Yosemite. Officials are
investigating complaints of sexual exploitation, intimidation and retaliation at
Yellowstone. The Grand Canyons inspector general of their Interior Department that
received complaints that male employees preyed on female colleagues, demanded sex
and retaliated against women who refused. Kelly Martin, Chief of fire and aviation
management at Yosemite told lawmakers that she has been sexually harassed throughout
her 32-year career at the park service and U.SS Forest Service.
Dozens of people, mainly women, are bullied, belittled, disenfranchised, and
marginalized from their roles as dedicated professionals, Martin said.
Park Service director Jonathan Jarvis has asserted that if allegations are verified,
disciplinary actions will follow.

Two airport shuttle buses collided near the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Airport, killing a driver in one bus and a passenger in the other, authorities said. Eight
other people were also injured in the accident. Bus driver George Pitter, was driving in
the eastbound lane with one passenger aboard his bus when a westbound bus with seven
passengers and the driver crossed the center line of the road and hit him. Authorities took
8 people to the hospital with a variety of different injuries. Bus driver George Pitter was
one of the two deaths.

In International News
An afghan suicide bomber disguised as a doctor wounded three Americans after blowing
himself up on Tuesday. Khost Governor Ar-sal-a Ja-mal (COAST-GOVERNOR-ARESALL-UHH JA-MALL) said that U.S. soldiers opened fire on the man who was acting
suspiciously as he and U.S. officers attended a function in the hospital. This comes on the
heels of a warning from the Taliban that they will dramatically step up suicide attacks this
year after suffering heavy losses in the conventional battles of 2006. The Taliban claimed
responsibility for the hospital attack.

A cloud of deadly toxic gas engulfed an Iraqi town of Taji (TAH-GEE) Tuesday, killing
six people and leaving dozens choking on the fumes. The cloud was caused by a tanker
carrying chlorine which exploded outside a restaurant. Iraqi Interior Ministry officials
said the explosion was caused by a bomb on board the tanker. Different sources have
reported different figures. Baghdad security plan spokesman Genereal Qua-zeme At-ta
(QUAW-ZAY-MAY-AT-TA) told local Iraqi television that five people died in the blast
and 148 were poisoned by the gas. This attack comes in the wake of four other recent
attacks.
More news, sports, and weather coming up
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In Sports
A legend makes his exit.

After a 21-year career, NBA Champion and MVP Kevin Garnett announces his
retirement.
The Chicago Cubs made easy work of the Arizona Cardinals, winning five to one.
The New York Yankees will face the Toronto Blue Jays tonight at 7 oclock.
And the Arizona Diamondbacks will take on the Baltimore Orioles tonight at 7 oclock.

NBA star Russell Westbrook states he has not talked to former teammate Durant since
Durants move to the Golden State Warriors.

In local baseball news, New York Yankees hall-of-fame outfielder Bernie Williams was a
no show at Yankees spring training camp on Monday. This comes after many contract
negotiations that have ended in confusion and frustrations the Yankees and Williams
alike. Many long time teammates have made calls to Williams but it seems as though
Williams will not be on the roster this year. Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman
saidIt appears he made his decision. That's all I can take from it. Williams made his
major-league debut with the Yankees in 1991.

Your WKNJ hourly weather update

Right now on the campus of Kean University, it is a sunny 30 degrees with highs going
up 48. Low 35.
Tune in later for meteorology reports on 90.3 FM.

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In Entertainment
All love might be lost in Hollywoods star couple.
After 14 years together, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are getting divorced. A source close
to Brad Pitt stated that Pitt has been crying. He was completely caught off guard and
blindsided and had no idea she would do this the source told Us. Jolie cited
irreconcilable difference in her divorce documents. She requested sole physical custody
of the couples six children, but also requested that Pitt receive joint legal custody in her
divorce filings. Days after news of the divorce was released, it was reported that Pitt was
being investigated for child abuse by the FBI after an incident that took place on the excouples private plane.
Another source told Us that Jolie and Pitts worst fights stemmed from their disagreement
over parenting styles. [Jolie] did try to make it work, but her kids come first, and she
couldnt let them see Mommy and Daddy like this, the source stated. The fighting got
worse, and they disagreed a lot about parenting and a lot of things.
Sources close to Pitt told Us that while Pitt is extremely upset, he is total focused on
just being helpful and making sure his kids are doing as well as possible.

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Turpin, Craig. "Police Looking for N.J. Man Who Owes $872K in Family Support."
NJ.com. N.p., 23 Sept. 2016. Web. 23 Sept. 2016.
Merriman, Anna. "Cash 4 Life Lottery Winner May 'call in Rich,' but Plans to Keep
Working." NJ.com. N.p., 22 Sept. 2016. Web. 23 Sept. 2016.
Abdullah, Halimah, and Aliyah Frumin. "President Obama Vetoes Bill to Let 9/11
Families Sue Saudi Arabia." NBC News. N.p., 23 Sept. 2016. Web. 23 Sept. 2016.
"Sexual Harassment Rampant among National Park Employees." NBC News. N.p., 23
Sept. 2016. Web. 23 Sept. 2016.
"Homepage." NBC Sports. N.p., 23 Sept. 2016. Web. 24 Sept. 2016.
Real, Evan. "Brad Pitt Is 'Completely Devastated,' a 'Shattered Man' After Angelina
Jolie's Surprise Divorce." Us Weekly. N.p., 23 Sept. 2016. Web. 23 Sept. 2016.

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