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View from Guantanamo: Families of 9/11 Victims Frustrated By Pace of Trials

Monday, January 28, 2013

For families of 9/11 victims, this trial is a reminder of how long their wait for justice has taken, and how much further it still has to go.

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How One Man Tried To Slim Down Big Soda From The Inside

Monday, January 28, 2013

Public health expert Derek Yach surprised nutrition advocates when he joined PepsiCo six years ago. He got the company to cut salt, sugar and fat from some popular products like chips and soda. But critics say he did more harm than good.

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Follow the #CoastCheck Roadtrip

Monday, January 28, 2013

As communities struggle with the question of whether to rebuild or retreat after Sandy, WNYC reporter Janet Babin and videographer Amy Pearl are touring coastal towns.

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Reporter's Notebook: Inside Guantanamo Bay

Monday, January 28, 2013

As the trial of Khalid Sheik Mohammed, accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks moves forward, the Department of Defense has brought reporters to Guantanamo Bay to cover the legal proceedings.

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It's Official: de Blasio for Mayor

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Bill de Blasio threw his hat in the mayoral ring Sunday, officially announcing his candidacy for the 2013 election before a crowd of supporters.

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Binge Drinking Among NYC Teens Associated with Violence, Drug Use and Unsafe Sex

Sunday, January 27, 2013

In “Rebel without a Cause,” James Dean’s father impotently warns the high-schooler to stay away from gatherings where teens imbibe alcohol.

“You know what kind of drunken brawls those kind of parties turn into,” he says. “It's not a place for kids.”

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Help Slow To Come For Returning U.S. Veterans

Saturday, January 26, 2013

The unemployment rate among the nation's newest veterans is far higher than the rest of America, but even more worrying is their suicide rate. As the VA scrambles to keep up, veterans groups say there just isn't enough assistance to go around.

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Movie Date: Truth or Fiction

Friday, January 25, 2013

It’s been said that truth is stranger than fiction. But when is fiction actually truth? Several Oscar-nominated films this season are inspired by true events.

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Sandy Aid Bill Faces One More Beltway Twist

Friday, January 25, 2013

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WNYC has learned that the $50-billion-dollar Sandy Relief bill will be voted on by the Senate Monday afternoon and it will be debated.

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To Combat Suicides, Army Focuses On The Homefront

Friday, January 25, 2013

Military suicides hit a record high in 2012, and the Army has been the hardest-hit branch. Its prevention efforts have included everything from a buddy system to 24-hour hotlines. Now, the Army is deploying psychiatrists and counselors to the places where soldiers live and work.

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New Yorkers Get Mortgage Loan Modifications

Friday, January 25, 2013

A federal task force formed to help distressed homeowners has started assisting New Yorkers.

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Prison Time: 40 Years of Rockefeller Drug Laws

Friday, January 25, 2013

Forty years ago this month, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller launched his campaign for what came to be known as the Rockefeller drug laws

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Montefiore Acquires Struggling Competitor

Thursday, January 24, 2013

A struggling Bronx hospital has succumbed to bankruptcy. But unlike many of those serving poor communities, Westchester Square Hospital is being acquired by another institution, which will transform it into a different kind of healthcare facility.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg to Raise Money for Gov. Christie

Thursday, January 24, 2013

After becoming friends with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, will host a fundraiser next month for Christie.

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International Gallery Hauser & Wirth Unveils Chelsea Location

Thursday, January 24, 2013

International powerhouse Hauser & Wirth has opened a gallery in what was once a roller rink and massive nightclub – the Roxy – on West 18th Street. The gallery is Hauser & Wirth’s second location in Manhattan. It also has a space on the Upper West Side.

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Women in Combat: A Mother's View

Thursday, January 24, 2013

“Women are getting stronger. Their will is stronger. They want that challenge the same as some men,” said Dineen Snyder, mother of Sgt. Devin Snyder, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2011.

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Some Mayoral Candidates Aiming to Win Back Labor

Thursday, January 24, 2013

In this season of jockeying for endorsements, there are plenty of mayoral candidates who want to show they feel labor's pain under Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

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Digging Through Dog Data: What Do You See?

Thursday, January 24, 2013

We’re open sourcing our dog data. Dig through the complete dog license registry and tell us what you find.

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Super Bowl 2014: NJ v. NYC?

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Forget the teams playing in the 2014 Super Bowl, the biggest match-up may be between New Jersey and New York City.

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Union Numbers Continue to Decline

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Union membership nationwide has hit a nearly 100-year low, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Labor unions lost 400-thousand members last year, falling to 11.3 million members across the country.

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