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NY to Receive Federal 'Race to the Top' Education Funds
The state grant, worth almost $700 million, is meant to help kick-start education reforms favored by the Obama administration. Aug 24, 2010
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At Least 32 People Killed in Attack in Somalia
Authorities say at least 32 people were killed when militants attacked a hotel in Somalia's capital city of Mogadishu today. Armed gunmen attacked the hotel, and at least one of the m... Aug 24, 2010
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American Ballet Theatre to Visit Cuba in Honor of Ballerina Alicia Alonso
This November, the American Ballet Theatre will perform in Cuba for the first time in half a century. The company, based in New York City, has long had ties to the island: Cuba’... Aug 18, 2010
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Met Opera Sets Record Box Office Sales, Exults in HD Transmissions
The New York Metropolitan Opera announced a new box office record for opening day ticket sales this week. The total sales exceeded $2.6 million worth of single tickets for the upco... Aug 18, 2010
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Obama: 'No Regrets' on Mosque Comments; Majority of NYers Oppose Project
A majority of New Yorkers say they oppose the project, but support the developers' right to build.
Aug 18, 2010
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Blagojevich Convicted of Lying to FBI
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was convicted Wednesday of making false statements to the F.B.I., a conviction that could carry a prison sentence of up to five years. Jurors, who... Aug 18, 2010
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Court Gives Grimaldi's Pizzeria the Weekend to Pay Off Massive Debts
Grimaldi's, the famous pizzeria underneath the Brooklyn Bridge that was threatened with eviction, has won a reprieve from a civil court judge Friday. Aug 13, 2010
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Obama Approves $600 Million for Border Security
The new border security bill will fund more agents and surveillance equipment along the border.
Aug 13, 2010