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Contraception Debate Rages in Washington, But Mandate Is Familiar in NY

Thursday, February 09, 2012

If President Barack Obama stands firms on a federal rule requiring all insurers to provide contraception, he will be bringing to the country a mandate similar to one in place in New York, Connecticut and 26 other states.

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Over Bowls Of Soup, Donors Find Recipe For Change

Thursday, February 09, 2012

You don't have to have big bucks to join the latest trend in philanthropy. Soup groups around the country let diners pool their money to support deserving local initiatives. In Philadelphia, one dinner raised $225 for a teacher's class project.

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Obama Gives Education Waviers to 10 States

Thursday, February 09, 2012

New Jersey is one of ten states that received a waiver from the No Child Left Behind education law on Thursday. President Barack Obama says his decision will give the 10 states the flexibility needed to set high standards for students and hold schools accountable.

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AG Says Mortgage Settlement Means Relief for Troubled NY Borrowers

Thursday, February 09, 2012

New York has joined a $25 billion state and federal settlement with five major banks that would resolve claims over "robo-signing" and other abuses of the foreclosure process.

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States, Banks Reach Foreclosure-Abuse Settlement

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Federal officials say the five largest mortgage lenders have reached a $25 billion settlement with 49 states over foreclosure abuses that took place after the housing bubble burst. They will have three years to fulfill the terms of the landmark deal announced Thursday.

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What Do The Dow's Daily Swings Mean? Not Much.

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Even the guy in charge of the Dow doesn't check it every day. Yet we're constantly bombarded by news of the Dow's daily movements.

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CNN Suspends Roland Martin Over Super Bowl Ad Tweets

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Martin made remarks about David Beckham's underwear ad that many called homophobic.

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'He Blew Up The House And The Kids!' Caseworker's Anguished 911 Call

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Recordings of an increasingly frantic social worker's 911 calls to police on Sunday are adding more detail to the horrible events leading up to a Washington state man's apparent decision to kill himself and his two young sons.

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School-based Churches Look to Albany for Eviction Reprieve

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Some 50 churches that worship in New York City schools are hoping their scheduled eviction this Sunday will be delayed by a potential change in state law.

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California's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional, Court Says

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

The decision on "Prop 8" by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is now expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court.

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Retired Cardinal Criticized for Abuse Comments

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Retired New York Cardinal Edward Egan is facing criticism from representatives of clergy sexual abuse victims for a recent interview in which he said he regretted apologizing for the priest abuse scandal in 2002 when he was bishop of Bridgeport.

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Controversial Komen Policy Official Resigns

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Karen Handel, a former Republican candidate for governor in Georgia, resigned her job, effective immediately, as vice president for public policy at Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The departure comes days after the breast-cancer charity reversed course on funding for Planned Parenthood.

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While Gunfire Echoes Inside Syria, A Cry For Help From A City Under Attack

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

"We are asking for [an] SOS," says blogger and citizen journalist Omar Shakir from inside Homs, as heavy machine gun fire echoes in the background. He and others in the city say government forces continue to kill people there.

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Federal Transportation Bill Could Cut MTA Funding

Monday, February 06, 2012

There's more alarm about last week's House of Representatives vote to change the way public transportation is funded. A group of New York area lawmakers and transportation officials denounced the Republican sponsored bill at a news conference Monday at Grand Central Terminal. They said the bill would slash $1.7 billion dollars from New York State coffers.

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In Indianapolis, Super Bowl Leftovers Are All Gone (To The Hungry)

Monday, February 06, 2012

The NFL has made reducing food waste one of its environmental priorities for the Super Bowl. This year, a food rescue group in Indianapolis has recovered more than 20,000 pounds of Super Bowl leftovers for needy groups in town.

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First Barbie, Now Bart Simpson Is Banned In Iran

Monday, February 06, 2012

"Cowabunga dude!" Maybe Bart and Barbie will get a chance to hang out together. They're both apparently too Western for Iranian authorities. Spiderman and Superman are OK, though, because they "help oppressed people."

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M.I.A.'s Flip Of The Finger: Big Deal Or Not?

Monday, February 06, 2012

The singer flipped the bird during the Super Bowl halftime show. It's a gesture that seems to be seen more and more often. Should we be upset that it got on national TV?

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Release Americans 'Immediately,' Ambassador Rice Tells Egypt

Monday, February 06, 2012

"These Americans have done absolutely nothing wrong," U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice says. Nineteen U.S. citizens are being prevented from leaving Egypt, which says it will charge them with aiding opposition groups.

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Eli Has Two Rings, Peyton Has One; Time For Little 'Bro To Get More Respect?

Monday, February 06, 2012

And speaking of the Super Bowl, did you catch the obscene gesture by singer M.I.A. during the halftime show? We missed it, but so did the person with a finger on the button that would have blurred the offending finger on TV.

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Explainer: What Happens to Unused FSA Funds

Monday, February 06, 2012

Use it or lose it! If you have money taken out of your paycheck before taxes for medical expenses, you know you have to use that money by the deadline or kiss it goodbye. 

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