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The Afghan government assumed a more active role in some operations of the troubled Kabul Bank, as perturbed crowds and security forces surrounded the main branch of the bank.

For Mark V. Hurd, landing a top position at Oracle would be a quick rebound after a tumultuous exit.

Google MapsA map of Newark Bay, where Jersey City police found a body today, authorities said. JERSEY CITY — The body of an adult male was found at the water’s edge of Newark Bay on Sunday, authorities said. The adult... Seth Augenstein/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/saugenstein/index.html

Millburn theater's event illustrates how arts community is using the internet, social media to attract new, younger audiences Peggy McGlone/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/pamcglon/index.html

Some economists and analysts urge a dose of shock therapy that would shift benefits to future homeowners from current ones: Let the housing market crash.

Movie attendance was down, but some films — like “Toy Story 3” and “Inception” — made out very, very well.

Patti Sapone/The Star-LedgerA 2008 file photo of Megan, an Amur leopard, at the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange. Megan this morning slipped from the sight of her caretakers, causing zookeepers to issue a 'code red' lockdown, and moving patrons... Jeff Goldman/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/JeffGoldman/index.html

Patrick E. McCarthy/Newsday/MCTA file photo of former JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater. NEW YORK — A flight attendant who captured America's attention when he told off a plane full of passengers and then slid down an emergency chute resigned from... The Associated Press http://connect.nj.com/user/njoapnews/index.html

While it’s been the slaying of a Bridgeton school board member, businessman and community activist drawing headlines in recent weeks, there also are two other unsolved 2010 homicides actively being investigated in Cumberland County.Hilja Jarve, 81, was found dead of... Sean C. McCullen/The News of Cumberland County http://connect.nj.com/user/scmccull/index.html

The success of Iron Maiden's latest album and the continued loyalty of its fans offer the troubled music industry some tips on survival in the digital age.

A Spanish association representing victims of an air crash is vowing to continue its fight against a television channel that has produced a movie about the tragedy without its consent.

A report from the Bank of International Settlement suggested that the European Central Bank inadvertently encouraged institutions to increase their risk.

Many of the School Resource Officer and D.A.R.E. programs were funded with federal grant money that has dried up Dan Goldberg/For The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/dgoldberg/index.html

Google MapsA map view of Wildwood, where officials' decision to replace memorial benches has drawn criticism. WILDWOOD — Every time Deborah DiPierro took a bike ride on the Boardwalk or strolled the beach, she always stopped at the wooden bench... The Associated Press http://connect.nj.com/user/njoapnews/index.html

The Advertising Standards Authority of Britain plans to extend its oversight to social media, company Web sites and other nontraditional digital marketing activities.

Florida has set up foreclosure-only courts to reduce a huge backlog, but borrowers’ lawyers are critical of the process.

Google MapsA map view of the Grande Woods Trailer Park in Middle Township, where a 10-year-old boy was seriously injured when a basketball hoop support pole broke and fell on him Saturday evening. MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — A Pennsylvania boy was... The Associated Press http://connect.nj.com/user/njoapnews/index.html

Craigslist, the classifieds Web site, has blocked access to its “adult services” section and replaced the link with a black label with the word “censored.”

Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerDaniel McGillis, who lives off the 8th Ave. beach in Belmar, catches a large wave as he surfs in the Saturday afternoon. Many New Jersey beaches will permit swimming today. JERSEY SHORE — It appears that it will... The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk http://connect.nj.com/user/njoslcnd/index.html