Experts warn of game apps that entice kids to make purchases
The vast majority of kid-friendly gaming apps entice players -- some as young as preschool-age -- to make in-app purchases. What's a parent to do? Our A+ panelists Bill Caruso and Jeanette Hoffman have a few ideas.
The vast majority of kid-friendly gaming apps entice players -- some as young as preschool-age -- to make in-app purchases. What's a parent to do? Our A+ panelists Bill Caruso and Jeanette Hoffman have a few ideas.
Hillary's "They all look alike" comment sparks debate
Hillary Clinton joked "They all look alike" after her interviewer confused former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker. All in good fun? Lisa Durden joins our A+ panel via Skype to tell us how she feels.
Hillary Clinton joked "They all look alike" after her interviewer confused former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker. All in good fun? Lisa Durden joins our A+ panel via Skype to tell us how she feels.
Murphy promises to help storm victims with recovery
Six years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the tristate, Gov. Phil Murphy offers help to the tune of $1.2 billion to NJ residents who still haven't recovered. Monica Guy talked to one NJ resident who struggled to keep her business open and rebuild her house at the same time.
Six years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the tristate, Gov. Phil Murphy offers help to the tune of $1.2 billion to NJ residents who still haven't recovered. Monica Guy talked to one NJ resident who struggled to keep her business open and rebuild her house at the same time.
Some would move Halloween permanently to the weekend
Every year there's chatter about making Halloween a moveable feast -- like Thanksgiving, always on a Thursday, or Easter, always on a Sunday. Why can't Halloween always be on a Saturday? Our A+ panelists Alison Young and Garland Nixon have very different opinions.
Every year there's chatter about making Halloween a moveable feast -- like Thanksgiving, always on a Thursday, or Easter, always on a Sunday. Why can't Halloween always be on a Saturday? Our A+ panelists Alison Young and Garland Nixon have very different opinions.
9th death reported at NJ pediatric center amid viral outbreak
A ninth person has died at a pediatric rehabilitation center amid an outbreak of a respiratory virus, New Jersey health officials said.
A ninth person has died at a pediatric rehabilitation center amid an outbreak of a respiratory virus, New Jersey health officials said.
Man with broken hip wins lottery in hospital pool
A New Jersey man walking to buy a lottery ticket for this week's massive Mega Millions jackpot fell and broke his hip, but the trip to the hospital turned into his lucky break.
A New Jersey man walking to buy a lottery ticket for this week's massive Mega Millions jackpot fell and broke his hip, but the trip to the hospital turned into his lucky break.
Ex-con makes a new life with skills he learned in prison
Laquan Jilliam Hix is using skills he learned in prison to provide for his family: cooking fresh meals in a Newark street cart he built himself!
Laquan Jilliam Hix is using skills he learned in prison to provide for his family: cooking fresh meals in a Newark street cart he built himself!
Bomb scare alters screening process at package facility
As investigators try to find out just how the mail bombs were sent, our own Nate Rodgers checks in with a facility that processes hundreds of packages each day to see whether things have changed.
As investigators try to find out just how the mail bombs were sent, our own Nate Rodgers checks in with a facility that processes hundreds of packages each day to see whether things have changed.
Baby with bacterial infection dies; hospital investigated
Health officials are investigating bacterial infections in the neonatal intensive care unit at a New Jersey hospital following the death of a premature baby.
Health officials are investigating bacterial infections in the neonatal intensive care unit at a New Jersey hospital following the death of a premature baby.
Webber Receives letter threatening his children
NJ Assemblyman and congressional candidate Jay Webber got a note warning, "you better hope you don't win ... or else ... how many kids do you have ... seven? Unlucky seven?" Webber told Bill he's fighting back.
NJ Assemblyman and congressional candidate Jay Webber got a note warning, "you better hope you don't win ... or else ... how many kids do you have ... seven? Unlucky seven?" Webber told Bill he's fighting back.
Woman reaches out for help over poor apartment conditions
A NJ mother says her apartment has become a horrow show -- with rats, leaks, exposed wires, peeling paint and mounds of garbage in the backyard -- and she reached out to Chasing News for help. Monica Guy met up with her and contacted an expert to find out what her rights are.
A NJ mother says her apartment has become a horrow show -- with rats, leaks, exposed wires, peeling paint and mounds of garbage in the backyard -- and she reached out to Chasing News for help. Monica Guy met up with her and contacted an expert to find out what her rights are.
Talk show hosts "blackface" remarks cause backlash
NBC talk show host Megyn Kelly is off the air after defending people who wear blackface costumes for Halloween. The criticism was harsh and swift, and she apologized, but it was too late. Was it really about what Kelly said, or was it about Kelly? Our A+ panel weighs in.
NBC talk show host Megyn Kelly is off the air after defending people who wear blackface costumes for Halloween. The criticism was harsh and swift, and she apologized, but it was too late. Was it really about what Kelly said, or was it about Kelly? Our A+ panel weighs in.
No more weekday Halloweens! Petition hopes to convince President Trump to move holiday to Saturday
(KTVU) There’s an effort underway to move Halloween so it will never fall on a weekday, like it will next week on a Wednesday.
(KTVU) There’s an effort underway to move Halloween so it will never fall on a weekday, like it will next week on a Wednesday.
Inspection found poor conditions at facility where 7 children died
NJ Department of Health inspectors in August found unsafe conditions at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, where at least seven young patients have died this month. Monica Guy has the story.
NJ Department of Health inspectors in August found unsafe conditions at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, where at least seven young patients have died this month. Monica Guy has the story.
Photo of boy left alone on birthday goes viral
A photo of a little boy looking sad at his birthday party after no one showed up has gone viral, and his mother has said she wishes she never posted it. What's the real story? Our A+ panel has some ideas.
A photo of a little boy looking sad at his birthday party after no one showed up has gone viral, and his mother has said she wishes she never posted it. What's the real story? Our A+ panel has some ideas.
7th child dead in viral outbreak in NJ
A seventh child has died in a viral outbreak at a nursing facility in northern New Jersey.
A seventh child has died in a viral outbreak at a nursing facility in northern New Jersey.
Halloween display calls viability of democracy into question
A college professor seeks to raise questions with his unconventional Halloween display, which this year features quotes about democracy and fascism and encourages people to get out and vote. Matthew Warshauer has been decorating his house for the holiday for years, and Bill Spadea checks in with him again.
A college professor seeks to raise questions with his unconventional Halloween display, which this year features quotes about democracy and fascism and encourages people to get out and vote. Matthew Warshauer has been decorating his house for the holiday for years, and Bill Spadea checks in with him again.
Transit chief tells station managers: manage the homeless
Winter is coming, and New York City's burgeoning homeless population is in search of warmth and shelter, many in the subway system. NYC Transit President Andy Byford has charged station managers with removing any homeless person who is causing a problem. Is this the best way to handle the situation? Our A+ panel weighs in.
Winter is coming, and New York City's burgeoning homeless population is in search of warmth and shelter, many in the subway system. NYC Transit President Andy Byford has charged station managers with removing any homeless person who is causing a problem. Is this the best way to handle the situation? Our A+ panel weighs in.
Fury over reported federal plan targeting transgender people
WASHINGTON (AP) - LGBTQ leaders across the U.S. reacted with fury Monday to a report that the Trump administration is considering adoption of a new definition of gender that would effectively deny federal recognition and civil rights protections to transgender Americans.
WASHINGTON (AP) - LGBTQ leaders across the U.S. reacted with fury Monday to a report that the Trump administration is considering adoption of a new definition of gender that would effectively deny federal recognition and civil rights protections to transgender Americans.
Lottery jackpots, dreams grow along with potential headaches
Do the lottery jackpots have you dreaming of becoming a billionaire? Or maybe you'll just settle for millionaire when your office pool hits it and you split the winnings. In that case we have expert tips to make sure you get your fair share. Monica Guy has more.
Do the lottery jackpots have you dreaming of becoming a billionaire? Or maybe you'll just settle for millionaire when your office pool hits it and you split the winnings. In that case we have expert tips to make sure you get your fair share. Monica Guy has more.