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By Amy Gernon January 29, 2013
A $50.5 billion sandy relief measure has been approved by the Senate, and now awaits President Obama's signature.
By Carrie B. January 28, 2013
Pentagon steps up forces to defend security, infrastructure and computer networks from cyber attacks.
By Robert Ottone January 27, 2013
The death toll sits around 245 after a fire erupted in a crowded Brazilian nightclub.
By Wendy L January 25, 2013
Dolphin stranded in heavily contaminated water at the Brooklyn Gowanus Canal dies. Rescue plan was for it to find its way out by high tide, but it died an hour before reaching that point.
By Vickie Moller January 25, 2013
Last weekend, The Stony Brook Chamber Singers, a group of seven boys and nine girls in grades 9 through 12 from the Stony Brook School, a Christian co-ed college preparatory school, traveled to Washington, D.C. ...
By Amy Gernon January 25, 2013
In an effort led by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Senate Democrats have reintroduced a broad gun control bill that would ban150 types of weapons.
By Amy Gernon January 24, 2013
The recent cold spell has doused the urgency behind climate change concerns. But even this cold weather lends credence to the theory of climate change.
By Christian Abbatecola January 24, 2013
Two days after an increase of sanctions on the country, North Korea has made bold statements toward the US.
By Amy Gernon January 23, 2013
The House voted in favor of the No Budget No Pay Act of 2013, which raises the debt ceiling, but also withholds the paychecks of lawmakers if their chambers fail to approve a budget by ...
By Robert Ottone January 23, 2013
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wins re-election after a hard-fought campaign.
By Christian Abbatecola January 23, 2013
Following December 12th’s banned rocket launch, the UN has issued new sanctions on the self-proclaimed “Democratic People’s Republic.”
By Amy Gernon January 23, 2013
Carlton Berry, the 22-year-old suspect in the Texas community college shooting on Tuesday, has been charged with aggravated assault.
By Amy Gernon January 22, 2013
One Million Moms for Gun Control marched in New York City on Monday, and this weekend will be holding rallies across the country, including a March on Washington for Gun Control.
By Amy Gernon January 21, 2013
Five people were accidentally injured at three gun shows held at various "Gun Appreciation Day" events on Saturday.
By Christian Abbatecola January 21, 2013
The bodies of two more American citizens have been identified following the terrorist hostage situation in an Algerian gas complex.
By Wendy L January 21, 2013
Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch was admitted to the hospital Saturday evening with swollen ankles. Tests showed he had fluid in his lungs.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 21, 2013
Obama is sworn in to office in an intimate ceremony before the larger inaugural celebrations tomorrow.
By Eric Anderson January 21, 2013
The four-day standoff ended on Saturday, the death toll continues to rise.
By Robert Ottone January 20, 2013
Hong Kong officials look to cleaning up the city's air.
By Robert Ottone January 18, 2013
An Army wife declined an offer of "special guest membership" into Fort Bragg's military spouse group due to same-sex partnership.
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