Congress Moves to Ban Genetic Discrimination

On Capitol Hill, Congress is on the verge of breaking a 12-year impasse over legislation that would ban the use of genetic information by employers and health insurers.



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School Backs Peppermint for Student Alertness

A middle school in Maryland is using a unique method to help kids do better on their tests. Not only is the principal urging them to get plenty of sleep, but also to chew on peppermint. The treat is said to help increase concentration.



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Al Gore Testifies Before Congress on Global Warming

Through several hours of testimony on Capitol Hill Wednesday, former Vice President Al Gore was sometimes a nerdy science teacher, sometimes a preacher and sometimes a furious grandfather. He told lawmakers if they don't act soon, they should expect their grandchildren to ask angry questions.



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Al Gore Testifies Before Congress on Global Warming

Through several hours of testimony on Capitol Hill Wednesday, former Vice President Al Gore was sometimes a nerdy science teacher, sometimes a preacher and sometimes a furious grandfather. He told lawmakers if they don't act soon, they should expect their grandchildren to ask angry questions.



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This Day In History

On this date in...

1765...New Yorkers are furious over passage of the British Stamp Act - a tax on most ordinary items.

1992...27 people are killed when a US Air jet crashes on takeoff from LaGuardia Airport.

Today's New Yorker birthdays include Broadway lyricist Stephen Sondheim...born in 1930.

New York Census Estimates Released

New York was 1 of only 4 states that failed to grow since 2005. The state population essentially stayed flat, at about 19 million.



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Best Online Documentaries

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Nikola Tesla, The Electric Wizard

On the 150th anniversary of the birth of brilliant inventor Nikola Tesla, Mark Pilkington explores the enigma of the man who lit up the world.



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NY Times slams Bush's 'nasty and bumbling comments' on US Attorney firings

Democratic leaders were right to reject an "unacceptable" offer presented by the White House on Tuesday which would allow unsworn testimony by White House officials behind closed doors, and should press on with planned subpoenas for Karl Rove and others, according to the lead editorial in Wednesday's New York Times.



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NYC: Drink beer and listen to live opera!

Opera on Tap: I am so going to their next appearance in Park Slope. Get sloshed and listen to some high notes!



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Bush will block subpoena efforts of Executive branch officials

What a shock. It's getting hot in the kitchen. What have they got to hide?



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Top Spots for Each Poison

Whether you’re in the mood for a newfangled Bloody Mary or a crisp, classic martini, New York has a bar that specializes (and excels) in your potion of preference.



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Cop Killers

What a week: Badge-wearers who kill get indicted; and a nut job blows away two aspiring flatfoots



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All Wet

Bloomberg's man Dan Doctoroff has an answer for rising seas: more coastal condos!-I hate that rich bastard.



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Slide show: Times Square, then and now.

Photographs by Librado Romero.



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Tony Snow says president must let his senior advisers testify under oath

Ten years ago, White House spokesman Tony Snow wrote an article demanding that then-President Bill Clinton let his top aides testify under oath in a criminal investigation. But now Snow is saying that Bush's top aides don't have to testify under oath for their role in helping Att. Gen. Gonzales lie under oath. Hypocrisy much?



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Bloomberg Testifies in DC on Health Impacts of 9/11

Mayor Bloomberg visits Washington today. Later this morning, he'll deliver testimony on Capitol Hill on the health impacts of 9/11. This is part of Bloomberg's ongoing effort to increase funds for the treatment of health problems related to the terrorist attacks.



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Video: Salt Lake City Mayor calls for Bush impeachment

Salt Lake City Mayor, Rocky Anderson says President Bush is committing "high crimes and misdemeanors" and should be impeached. Mr. Anderson explains his position during an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer.Anderson offers an extensive list of what he considers "high crimes" that form the grounds for impeachment.



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Video of Slayer playing live at soundcheck

Sound check at NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom, 2/15/07



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Rove Won't be "Under-Oath"

Bush is allowing his chief political strategist, Karl Rove, to be interviewed, but only if its not "under-oath." God forbid he might be forced to tell the truth! Though men like him aren't swayed by little things like lying on the Bible. Impeach this FUCK NOW.



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