The document is a radio newscast from WKNJ-FM in Union, New Jersey on February 13, 2013. It includes local, national, international and sports news stories. Some of the top stories covered include a dog rescue group donating pet oxygen masks to local fire departments; President Obama's State of the Union address focusing on job growth and gun control; and Pope Benedict XVI announcing his resignation at the end of February due to declining health.

1. WKNJ Newscast
February 13, 2013
Good afternoon, it’s Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at _____________ o’clock and you’re
listening to 90.3 WKNJ-FM, Union, New Jersey, and I’m _____________ with the news.
In Local News…
Fire Safety goes to the dogs…
Brendan’s Meadows dog rescue has donated a supply of pet oxygen rescue kits to the Westfield
and Mountainside Fire Departments. Amy Jester, Vice President of Brendan’s Meadows, told
Nj.com that Fire Chiefs Dan Kelly of Westfield and Pete Esemplare (ES-EM-PLARE) of
Mountainside “enthusiastically embraced” the pet rescue program.
Pet oxygen masks are specifically designed to fit the muzzles and snouts of dogs, cats, and other
household pets. The masks offer a continuous flow of healthy oxygen, helping pets to breathe
better in case of emergencies, such as household fires.
For more information on Brendan’s Meadows Rescue or their Pet Rescue Kit program, email
brendansmeadows@yahoo.com and visit brendansmeadows.com.
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2. A Perth Amboy man was arrested in Cranford for drug possession. On February 11, Lawrence
Grey, 50, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia
and possession of prescription medication. This was following a motor-vehicle stop on
Centennial Ave.
At approximately 4:05 pm, Police Officer Brian Lopez stopped a 2000 blue Dodge for a
passenger seatbelt violation. The passenger was Grey, who was allegedly in possession of
marijuana and Percocet.
Grey’s court appearance is scheduled for today.
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3. In National News…
President Obama made the first State of the Union Address of his second term. "It is our
unfinished task to restore the basic bargain that built this country -- the idea that if you work hard
and meet your responsibilities, you can get ahead, no matter where you come from, what you
look like, or who you love," Obama said Tuesday night. He emphasized economic growth and
job creation, insisting these proposals would not increase the federal deficit. The president urged
legislators to work together for the good of the Nation, putting party interests aside.
National headlines also influenced Obama’s speech. He continued to push for tighter gun laws
opposed by the National Rifle Association as well as legislators from both parties. Former U.S.
Representative Gabrielle Giffords was in the audience, as well as the parents of 15-year-old
Hadiya Pendleton, the Chicago girl killed by gun violence after returning home from taking part
in the inauguration activities in Washington. Obama listed gun violence victims, including
Hadiya’s parents, Giffords, the families of the Newtown schoolchildren and other victims of
mass shootings. He said “they deserve a vote.” The audience cheered loudly.
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4. Police are working to confirm if the human remains found inside of a torched cabin near
Big Bear Lake, California are that of ex-LAPD officer Christopher Jordan Dorner, whose
vendetta against Los Angeles police officers ended in the cabin yesterday with a shootout that
wounded one deputy and left another dead.
After the deputy’s death Tuesday, the total number of people Dorner is accused of killing is now
four. Dorner was first named a suspect in two shooting deaths on February 3: that of his police
union representative’s daughter and her fiancé. Police also say he killed one officer in Riverside,
California, wounding two others.
Dorner vowed in a manifesto posted online to kill police officers as a way to avenge what he
called an unfair termination. Since its posting, the LAPD has provided security and surveillance
details for more than 50 police officers and their families, many whom were named in the
manifesto. Police will continue protecting these people until Dorner is confirmed dead.
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5. America’s next top dog goes to Banana Joe…
The little affenpincher with the shiny black coat and bouncy step that’s affectionately called a
“monkey dog” won “Best in Show” at the Westminster Kennel Club Tuesday night. The win
gave this 5-year-old pup his 86th Best in Show title overall.
A 20-month-old old English sheepdog took runner-up. Also in the final ring were a German
wirehaired pointer, an American foxhound, a Portuguese waterdog, a bichon (BEE-JAAN) frise
(FREESE) and a smooth fox terrior.
This year, in the 137th Westminster, there were 2,721 entries.
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6. In International News…
The Pope did what?
If you haven’t heard by now, Pope Benedict XVI is stepping down from his position, making
him the first pope to resign in 600 years. While the Pope most likely won’t be sitting on the
beach or playing bingo during his retirement, he will retreat to the papal vacation residence
Castel Gandolfo after his last day as pontiff on February 28, says a Vatican spokesman.
Professor Christopher Bellito of Kean University told abc that the Pope, who is now 85, will
likely spend the final chapter of his life out of the public eye, maybe living with his brother
Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, who is 89.
In his resigning statement, the Pope cited his reasons for stepping down as deteriorating
health as a result of old age, as well as not having the physical and mental strength needed
to do his job.
Bellito calls this an incredibly noble and humble action and says “When [he ] walks away
from it, he really wants to walk away.”
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7. France’s lower house of Parliament approved a bill to legalize gay marriage and allow same-sex
couples to adopt children, giving a major legislative victory to President Francois Hollande’s
Socialists on the social issue. Passed by a 329-229 vote, the measure puts France on track with
about a dozen European nations that allow gay marriage. France joins Britain as the largest
European countries to do so. The Netherlands, Belgium, Norway and Spain, as well as
Argentina, Canada and South Africa have authorized gay marriage, along with nine U.S. states
and the District of Columbia.
President Hollande made legalizing gay marriage one of his planks on his way to winning the
presidency. Hollande’s popularity however, has fallen and his foes on the political right sense his
vulnerability.
The latest polls suggest a narrow majority of French support gay marriage, but that has declined
from about two-thirds support in August.
More news, sports, and weather coming up…
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8. In Sports…
The New Jersey Devils fell to the Hurricanes, 4-2, ending their five-game winning streak…
Rutgers University’s men’s basketball team beat their infamous rival Seton Hall, 57-55, despite
the Pirates’ late comeback…
Tonight in college basketball…
Syracuse is at Connecticut…
Miami goes to take on Florida State…
And Oklahoma State plays at Texas Tech.
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9. In local baseball news…
The NY Yankees reported to Tampa for spring training! CC Sabathia is “happy to be healthy,”
Jeter has the “green light” to work out, and Manager Joe Girardi has confidence in his team. He
believes the World Series is within reach. Last year they did have the best record in the
American League, winning 95 games. We’ll see Girardi, this could be your year!
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10. Your WKNJ hourly weather update…
Right now on campus at Kean University in Union, it is a brisk and sunny 32 degrees. Today’s
high will reach 44 degrees and tonight’s low will drop to about 31.
Be sure to tune in later for an updated weather report on 90.3 FM.
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11. In Entertainment…
E! News reports that Mark Balelo, from the TV show Storage Wars, died of carbon monoxide
poisoning. His death was ruled a suicide.
Balelo was found in his car yesterday, parked inside he garage with the motor running.
The Storage Wars star had been arrested Saturday on suspicion of drug possession. It was not his
first run-in with the law.
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12. That’s it for your news. You’re listening to 90. 3 WKNJ-FM, Union, New Jersey. I’m
_____________ and we’ll be right back after this.
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