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A Guide to Global Warming, Paris Pact and the U.S. Role

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

President Trump will announce his decision on whether to pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord during a Rose Garden event Thursday afternoon.

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White House Communications Director Resigns Amid Tensions

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

The departure of Michael Dubke, Trump's communications director, comes as aides say Trump has grown increasingly frustrated by allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

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At Least 22 Killed, Dozens Injured in Blast at Pop Concert in England

Monday, May 22, 2017

Manchester police say an apparent suicide bomber attacked an Ariana Grande concert late Monday night. President Trump described those responsible as "evil losers."

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Anthony Weiner Pleads Guilty in Sexting Case

Friday, May 19, 2017

Weiner cried as he apologized to the teenager with whom he exchanged sexually explicit texts. "I have a sickness, but I do not have an excuse," the former congressman said in court.

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Bronx Man Charged With Murder for Driving Into Pedestrians in Times Square, Killing One and Injuring 20

Thursday, May 18, 2017

The NYPD says 26-year-old Richard Rojas was charged late Thursday with second-degree murder, 20 counts of attempted murder and aggravated vehicular homicide.

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U.S. Adds 211,000 Jobs, Unemployment Falls to Lowest Rate in Decade

Friday, May 05, 2017

Average hourly pay has remained well below the roughly 3.5 percent annual pay gains typical of a healthy economy.

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Thousands of Protesters Expected for Trump's First Return to the City as President

Wednesday, May 03, 2017

New Yorkers have certainly protested previous presidents, but former Mayor Ed Koch's press secretary says it's rare to see a president so unpopular in his own city.

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'Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812' Leads Tony Nods

Tuesday, May 02, 2017

Here are this year's contenders for Broadway's top awards.

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Doctor Who Allegedly Bribed N.J. Senator Menendez Has Been Convicted of Fraud

Monday, May 01, 2017

A prominent Florida eye doctor accused of political corruption has been convicted of Medicare fraud, increasing the odds that he'll be pressured to testify against Sen. Bob Menendez.

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Cuomo and de Blasio Release 2016 Tax Returns

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

More than half of the governor's $418,000 in income came from a bump in royalty payments from his 2014 memoir, "All Things Possible." The mayor revealed his joint earnings with his wife.

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The U.S. Hit ISIS Target in Afghanistan With Largest Non-Nuclear Bomb Ever Used

Thursday, April 13, 2017

The Pentagon said U.S. forces in Afghanistan struck an Islamic State tunnel complex in Afghanistan with "the mother of all bombs," the largest non-nuclear weapon ever used by the U.S.

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Comedian Charlie Murphy, Co-Writer of 'Vampire in Brooklyn,' Dies at 57

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Charlie Murphy, the older brother of Eddie Murphy and a comic performer known for his standout sketches on "Chappelle's Show," has died of leukemia.

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New York Appeals Judge Found Dead in the Hudson River

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Sheila Abdus-Salaam was the first African-American woman to serve on New York’s highest court.

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Approved New York State Budget Includes Free College for Middle-Class Students

Monday, April 10, 2017

Lawmakers in Albany approved a $153 billion state budget Sunday night after negotiations pushed its passage well beyond the April 1st due date.

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A Week Late Governor Cuomo Announces Budget Deal

Friday, April 07, 2017

Lawmakers must still approve the compromise.

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State Budget Deal Still Elusive, Lawmakers Blame Governor

Wednesday, April 05, 2017

Lawmakers can't find consensus on issues including education and affordable housing nearly a week after the annual budget was due.

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After a Bum Opening Day, Yankees Eye 161 More Opportunities to Win Baseball Games

Monday, April 03, 2017

Sunday's 3-hour-and-21-minute romp in Tampa Bay didn't end well for the Yankees. Luckily, New York has a full season ahead of it, plus an extra team out in Queens that's pretty good.

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Listen Live: Senate Hearing on Russian Interference in 2016 Election

Thursday, March 30, 2017

The Senate Intelligence Committee is investigating Russia's attempts to influence the 2016 elections and whether there were any campaign contacts with Russian government officials.

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Driver Strikes Capitol Police Cruiser, Taken Into Custody

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Shots were fired, but the incident appeared to be criminal in nature with "no nexus to terrorism," said Capitol Police spokeswoman Eva Malecki. No one was injured.

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