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The body of a Catholic priest was found in a ditch Monday close to the Port Newark church where he preached. The body of Father Mario Balbi, 88, was discovered at a construction site less than 100 yards from the Stella Maris Chapel. Police say they do not suspect foul play was involved, but a cause of death is yet to be determined. Authorities are continuing to investigate Balbi's death. Balbi spent nearly two decades spreading the gospel at the port. Many within the Port Newark community say they'll miss him dearly. "He was a great man, very holy man...

Al-Qaida suspect arrested in NYC By Lisa Myers NBC NEWS NEW YORK, Aug. 4 — The FBI has arrested a Pakistani man with alleged ties to al-Qaida in New York City, NBC News has learned. THE MAN is alleged to have close ties to the mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. What most worries senior law enforcement officials is that the man is involved with the shipping industry. About four months ago, in the heart of New York’s garment district, agents from the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested a young Pakistani man as he sat at his...