Israeli Study: First Time Smells Are Never Forgotten
The first association we make with a smell is etched into our memory.An Israeli researcher has discovered that first-time smells leave an indelible mark...
NJ Gov.-Elect Christie to Borrow $1 Billion to Pay for Highway Improvements, Public Transit...
NJ Gov.-elect Christie will now borrow more than $1 billion to pay for highway improvements and public transit projects, agreeing yesterday to expand a...
Over 10,000 Rally Against Settlement Freeze
More than 10,000 right-wing activists gathered near the prime minister's residence in Yerushalayim yesterday to demonstrate against the 10-month freeze in settlement construction announced...
Gambler Blows $127 Million, Wants Some Debt Forgiven
Terrance Watanabe sometimes got so high on painkillers and alcohol in Las Vegas that he walked into doors and passed out at the gaming...
NJ’s Toeivah Marriage Vote Postponed
State senators have postponed a potential landmark vote that had been planned for Thursday on legislation that would grant toeivah couples the right to marry...
NYC Mayor To Meet With New Jersey Governor-Elect
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has a meeting scheduled with New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie. According to a spokesman for the mayor, the...
Gore: Climategate Emails Taken “Out of Context”
Nobel-winning environmental crusader Al Gore weighed in on "Climategate" today, saying the emails at the center of the row were being taken out of...
WWII Vet Returns Book He Stole from Hitler
After fighting his way across Europe during World War II, John Pistone was among the U.S. soldiers who entered Adolf Hitler's home nestled in...
Evenflo Recalls ExerSaucers Due to Choking Hazard
The Evenflo ExerSaucer 1-2-3 Tea for Me is being recalled due to a part that can detach, putting toddlers at risk of choking.
About 66,000...
Suspect in Nazi Trial Admits Killings
A former member of the Nazi SS being tried for murder admitted in court Tuesday that he killed three Dutch civilians during World War...
Study: Married People Live Longer
The Gemara in Kiddushin (7a) tells us that it is better to be married than to remain single or widowed. "Tav lemeisav tan du...
Wintry Mix Blasts Tri-State Area
Motorists across the Tri-State are facing a slippery commute as they face a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow across the region.
Forecasters say...
Deal Reached to Cut Public Health Option
After days of secret talks, Senate Democrats tentatively agreed last night to drop a government-run insurance option from sweeping health care legislation, several officials said,...
Barghouti: Shalit Deal is On Verge of Completion
Fatah strongman Marwan Barghouti has said that Hamas and Israel are on the verge of reaching a deal for the release of abducted Israeli...
Photos: Workers Rescue Man from Cesspool on Long Island
Emergency crews pulled a worker to safety after he fell into an empty 18-foot cesspool hole in East Hills, Long Island. Mario Flores,...
U.S.: Fate of Yerushalayim Should Be Decided Only By Israel, Palestinians
Shortly after European Union Ministers announced their support for the division of Yerushalayim between Israel and a future Palestinian state today, the U.S. State...
Cash for Caulkers Could Seal $12,000 a Home
President Obama proposed a new program today that would reimburse homeowners for energy-efficient appliances and insulation, part of a broader plan to stimulate the...
Bloomberg Vetoes Bill on Parking Grace Period
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has vetoed a bill that gives drivers a five-minute grace period in certain parking zones around the city. The City Council...
White House Can’t Take the Heat, Calls Negative Obama Poll “Like 6-Year-Old With Crayon”
The White House lashed out at the Gallup Poll on Tuesday after the survey's daily tracking numbers showed President Obama's approval rating dropping to...
1969 Idea, Sold for $1, Proves Life-Changing
Fraidy Reiss of the Asbury Park Press reports: You owe George E. Smith a thank you.
That's assuming you have ever snapped a digital photo,...
