NJ lawmaker calls for water bead ban

Rep. Frank Pallone is calling for a national ban on water beads after thousands of children were hospitalized due to ingesting the toys nationwide.

Cantaloupes recalled over salmonella concerns

The cantaloupes were sold directly to various retailers in 10 states and Canada, but the company warns the cantaloupes may have reached stores in other states.

Are you breaking the law if you warm up your car in your state?

While there is no national law against idling a vehicle, some states have anti-idling laws to prevent air pollution. The punishment and exact anti-idling measures vary from state to state, and even city or county, with penalties ranging from fines to written warnings.