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Google denied Wednesday that it gave President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign special access to a new advertising program, something a sales representative from the search and advertising giant had claimed
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Russia and China defended Iran and North Korea’s rights to peaceful nuclear power on Thursday. In a joint declaration signed in the Kremlin, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Chinese President
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Ayman al-Zawahiri has been appointed the new leader of al Qaeda, according to a statement posted on jihadist websites. Al-Zawahiri has played a defining role in al Qaeda for more
[PHOTOS & VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Wednesday was the last day of work for Deputy Inspector Ralph Monteforte – at the NYPD’s 70th Precinct, and many people came to wish
As the State Assembly passed a same-gender marriage bill Wednesday night, State Senate Republicans say they will meet again tomorrow to decide whether or not to bring the measure to
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The New York state assembly passed the marriage equality bill for the fourth, and perhaps the final, time on Wednesday. The measure now awaits consideration by the senate. Lawmakers in
[VIDEO & PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Maimonides Medical Center celebrated their 100th anniversary of serving the community Wednesday afternoon, and Mayor Bloomberg attended the event – which included the groundbreaking
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