New Jersey’s Soni Wins Gold: From The Newsroom

It was an historic night for U.S. Olympians on Thursday at the Olympics, as New Jerseyan Rebecca Soni took home gold, as part of a medal run by American athletes.

FRIDAY'S HEADLINES

• Our wall to wall Olympic coverage recaps the night, including gold by Gabby Douglas, and yet another win for Michael Phelps.
• Is August your month to "slack off" at work?  Check out that story and take the poll at the bottom of the page.
• Dangerous summer surf continues to devastate and injure shore swimmers.
• A state program expands to help out the unemployed.
• Are this summer's extreme storms the new normal for the Garden State?
• Experts say the weather conditions could lead a volatile allergy season.
• A new survey finds that cursing in the work place could prevent you advancing.
• Speaking in Colorado, Governor Christie goes on the attack against President Obama.

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Thursday's poll asked if you had any confidence left in the red light camera program.  There were a lot of votes on this one.  93% say they do not, while 7% still do have some confidence.

Today's Poll

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