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Tensions Rise Between North and South Korea
South Korea is on a high level of alert, after a conflict with North Korea left two South Korean marines and two civilians dead.
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Ethics Panel Recommends Censoring Rangel
The House ethics committee is recommending that 20-term Harlem Congressman Charles Rangel be censured. They deliberated for about three hours before reaching their decision. The final... Nov 19, 2010
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Guantanamo Detainee Convicted on Conspiracy Charge, Acquitted of Others
The Associated Press reports that Ahmed Ghailani, the first Guantanamo detainee to be tried in a civilian court, has been convicted on one conspiracy charge, and acquitted on all othe... Nov 18, 2010
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Murkowski Wins Alaska's U.S. Senate Race
Incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowski has been declared the winner of Alaska's U.S. Senate race. But her opponent Joe Miller, who defeated her in the Republican primary, has yet to concede. Nov 18, 2010
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Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor
President Barack Obama has awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to Army Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta. During a speech at the White House on Tuesday, the president noted that i... Nov 16, 2010
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Prince William and Kate Middleton Announce Their Engagement
Prince William has finally popped the question to girlfriend Kate Middleton. As The Associated Press reports, it's a long-awaited announcement in the UK: William is the second-in-line... Nov 16, 2010
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Judge Gives 9/11 Workers Until Nov. 16 to Join Multi-Million Dollar Settlement
September 11 first responders and recovery workers made sick by their work at the World Trade Center site have another week to decide whether they want to join a legal settlement. Nov 10, 2010
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New Figures Show Wall Street Rebound
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday that between the spring of 2009 and the spring of 2010, the average weekly wage in Manhattan rose 12 percent. In comparison, across ... Nov 9, 2010
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NYC Chancellor Joel Klein Steps Down; Cathie Black Named as Replacement
The head of New York City's school system, Chancellor Joel Klein, has resigned from his position. Cathie Black, the Chairman of Hearst Magazines will replace him. Nov 9, 2010
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Bloomberg's Choice for NYC Schools: Publisher Cathie Black
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced that magazine magnate Cathleen Black will be the next Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education. She replaces Joel Klein, who h... Nov 9, 2010