Some people can really tell if you look sick, new study reports

How good are you at telling if someone’s sick? A new study finds that at least some people are quite good at identifying facial cues. Composite, overlaid images of the 16 individuals,…

January 3, 2018

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DACA illegals can’t speak English: study

Politics·US and World News

Fully a quarter of illegals who are eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program can’t speak English at all – 46 percent can only speak it a little. That’s according…

January 3, 2018

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2017 Forecast: Can The Army Reinvent Itself?

US and World News

The Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, checks out a cyber/electronic warfare unit at the National Training Center. WASHINGTON: Over the next few weeks, US Army leaders will make major decisions…

January 3, 2018

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Can eating mostly fat help you lose weight?

Community News

On paper, the ketogenic diet sounds great. Every January, fat’s in the crosshairs of health columnists, fitness magazines, and desperate Americans. This year, PopSci looks at the macronutrient beyond its most negative…

January 3, 2018

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N.J. woman wins $5M with accidental scratch-off lottery ticket purchase

Community News·Entertainment News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

A New Jersey woman won $5 million with a scratch-off lottery ticket she purchased accidentally in New York City and didn’t even bother checking for two weeks. Oksana Zaharov, 46, of Edgewater,…

January 3, 2018

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Trump Praises Iranian Protesters, Assails ‘Brutal and Corrupt’ Regime

US and World News

U.S. President Donald Trump praised Iranian protesters Tuesday, saying they were “finally acting against the brutal and corrupt” regime in Tehran, even as Iran’s supreme leader accused the government’s enemies of stirring…

January 3, 2018

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Teenager shot parents, sister, family friend ‘at close range,’ prosecutor says

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

The Long Branch teenager who allegedly killed his parents, sister and a family friend on New Year’s Eve opened fire “at close range” using a semi-automatic rifle containing 15 bullets, prosecutors said…

January 3, 2018

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Winter Storm Watch: Up to Six Inches of Snow Tonight Possible

Police Blotter

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for five New Jersey counties in advance of a strong storm system that could drop up to a half-foot of snow on…

January 3, 2018

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Up to 4 inches of snow expected this week along Jersey Shore

Police Blotter

While the brutal stretch of cold temperatures in New Jersey is showing no signs of letting up, the possibility of snow later this week appears more likely. Projected snowfall amounts, however, remains…

January 2, 2018

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WARNING: Chocolate May Go Extinct In Next 40 Years?

Business News·Community News

Chocolate could reportedly vanish as early as 2050. This revelation has led scientists from the University of California at Berkeley to work with Virginia-based manufacturer Mars, Incorporated to save the cacao plant…

January 2, 2018

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Home health aide swiped $5K in jewelry from senior citizen, cops say

In the News

A home health aide stole more than $5,000 in jewelry from a Manchester senior citizen who employed her, authorities said. Soraya Rivera-Darle, 35, of Toms River, was charged with theft last week…

January 2, 2018

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Teen killed parents, sister, family friend with assault rifle, cops say

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

A 16-year-old armed with a semi-automatic rifle shot and killed his parents, his sister and a family friend who lived with them in Long Branch on New Year’s Eve, authorities said Monday.…

January 1, 2018

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Another death in Lakewood, in an accident that kills pedestrian

Community News·Police Blotter

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Christmas Day in Lakewood, reported police, who were continuing to investigate the incident. The person was struck near the intersection of Cedarbridge…

December 26, 2017

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Jackson to vote on dropping ban on Jewish eruv

Police Blotter

The Jackson Township Council will vote on a resolution Wednesday night that gives permission to anyone seeking to place a Jewish religious demarcation, known as an eruv, on utility poles in the…

December 13, 2017

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Explosion reported at Port Authority Bus Terminal in N.Y.

Police Blotter·US and World News

Commuters are being told to avoid the area around the Port Authority Bus Terminal following reports of a possible explosion in the area. The New York Police Department said it was responding…

December 11, 2017

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First Lady Melania Trump enjoyed a “beautiful morning” on her first snow day in her new home

In the News

White House First Lady Melania Trump opted to stay indoors on her first snow in the White House on Saturday, sharing a lovely photo of a huge Christmas wreath hanging in the…

December 11, 2017

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Fireball Shooting Across The Sky Captured By Dashcam

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Typically, police dash cams are used to gather evidence during traffic stops. However, a New Jersey police officer accidentally captured something quite spectacular on his: a fireball blazing across the sky. Sgt.…

December 11, 2017

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Top Dems tell MacArthur to Stop Hurting New Jersey

Ocean County News·Politics

Gov.-elect Phil Murphy and U.S. Sens. Cory Booker and Bob Menendez agree: The sole New Jersey Republican to support the President Donald Trump-backed tax plan needs to change his votes. The state’s…

December 11, 2017

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Yankees land Stanton in blockbuster deal

Local Sports News

The New York Yankees will acquire reigning National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins in a blockbuster trade, according to multiple reports Saturday. The deal is still pending final approval…

December 11, 2017

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Jets quarterback McCown breaks hand in defeat

Local Sports News

New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown suffered a broken hand in Sunday’s 23-0 NFL loss to the Denver Broncos, throwing the rest of his season into doubt. McCown, 38, is in the…

December 11, 2017

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