WQXR News
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Met Gets $30 Million Gift, Without Strings
The Metropolitan Opera has announced that it's received a $30 million donation from philanthropist Ann Ziff. Mar 26, 2010
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Allawi Leads Iraq Vote, Maliki Wants Recount
The secular Shiite coalition led by former prime minister Iyad Allawi has reportedly won the most seats in this month's parliamentary elections in Iraq. Mar 26, 2010
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Judge Blocks City Plan to Close 19 Schools
A state judge has blocked the city from going ahead with plans to phase out 19 low-performing schools. Mar 26, 2010
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Obama Hails Nuclear Pact with Russia
Reduces strategic arms stockpiles, opens door for future agreements.
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Construction at WTC Moves Forward
A new agreement between developer Larry Silverstein and the Port Authority means construction can continue on office towers at the World Trade Center. Mar 26, 2010
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NYT: Paterson Wrote Statement in DV Case
New York Governor David Paterson may have been much more closely involved in a top staffer's domestic violence case than previously reported. Mar 26, 2010
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Health Care Bill Clears Final Hurdle
The president was in Iowa as the Senate and House approved the changes to his overhaul bill.
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Vatican Denounces Media's 'Smear Campaign'
The BBC reports that the Vatican called the attacks "ignoble" and that there is no cover up.
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NJ School Boards Back Christie's Cuts
New Jersey school boards are backing a call from Governor Christie that teachers forgo pay raises. Mar 25, 2010
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Court: Social Security Cut Benefits Unlawfully
A New York federal appeals court recently ruled that the Social Security Administration was cutting off people's benefits without sufficient proof that they had violated parole or pro... Mar 25, 2010