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Authorities say a New Jersey woman who accidentally smothered her 3-month-old son after a night of heavy drinking was sentenced to prison time. The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday that 39-year-old Melissa Johnson was sentenced to four years.

Twelve people in New Jersey have been arrested following a year-long investigation dubbed “Operation Stone Wall,” which targeted so-called “ghost guns.” The guns, which have no serial numbers and can be bought online, were made illegal in New Jersey last year.

Health officials are warning residents of a third confirmed measles case in Lakewood, New Jersey. It’s possible the man exposed others to the highly contagious infection between March 9 and 14.

Nearly $2 billion has been wagered on sporting events in New Jersey in the nine months since such betting became legal last year. New Jersey gamblers plunked down more than $320 million on sporting events in February, led by action on the day of the Feb. 3 Super Bowl and the two days preceding it.

A dog named Ruth is on the mend after being subjected to deplorable conditions in Salem County. But Ruth still faces challenges in her recovery.
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