AP Top U.S. News at 1:56 p.m. EDT

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At least six states will require documentation that individuals are too sick to meet Medicaid work requirements kicking in next year

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New cholesterol guidelines emphasize the need to treat high cholesterol and fatty acids earlier in life and more aggressively in order to reduce the risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease later in life.

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Eight New Jersey countiesare under a state of emergency as a nor'easter storm moves into the area. Coastal communities can expect heavy rain, high winds and possible flooding.