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About 11:20, the affidavit says, Derstein received a text saying: "Did ur weed man come thru?" She wrote back: "On my way." Five minutes after the crash, the affidavit says, she replied to a follow-up message: "I´m not coming. I just got in an accident. :/" ( Photo: Montgomery DA´s Office )

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New Jersey Gov. Christie speaks with Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, center, and Jenni "JWoww" Farley, cast members of MTV´s "Jersey Shore," on the boardwalk where he took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to reopen the beach in Seaside Heights, N.J., on Friday, May 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Northjersey.com, Kevin R. Wexler)

Snooki meets Christie, says he 'doesn't like us'

Franklin Institute not happy about planned Kanye projections

From left: Zach Galifianakis as Alan, Bradley Cooper as Phil and Ed Helms as Stu in "The Hangover: Part III." (Warner Bros.)

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Michael Martinez in action during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Clearwater, in Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Gallery: 14 Memorial Day drink specials in Philadelphia

Giwa taking its sauce to market

Agno Grill: Build your own meal in Rittenhouse
Melange @ Haddonfield is padlocked
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Ken Jeong's unforgettable 'Hangover'

Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

Man charged with stalking Jennifer Lawrence's brother

Damon, Douglas play lovers in Liberace biopic
The Roots unveil mural next week
Morgan Freeman 'explains' why he fell asleep on-camera
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Netflix hoping for memorable Memorial Day weekend

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Old Glory a boon for his business
Report: Philly's biggest hotel up for sale as tourism slows
Durable goods orders post nice gain in April
Some unions now angry about health care overhaul
Stocks head lower, market headed for a weekly loss

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