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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.
By Amy Gernon January 18, 2013
The hard part is over. After months of debate, Tuesday's Senate vote is expected to finally approve the much-needed federal storm relief New Yorkers have been waiting for.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 18, 2013
The man who saved six children and helped them get in touch with their parents is being harassed by "truthers" who believe it was a stunt.
By Amy Gernon January 18, 2013
Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) is calling for a revamped version of the Undetectable Firearms Act which is set to expire soon.
By Robert Ottone January 17, 2013
"Murky" reports indicate that some of the hostages to escape from Algerian fracas are, in fact, American.
By Amy Gernon January 16, 2013
In addition to various gun control proposals, President Obama has signed 23 executive orders to create immediate action on the issue.
By Robert Ottone January 15, 2013
Germany's economy, one of the strongest in all of Europe, declined during the fourth quarter of 2012.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 15, 2013
Lance Armstrong admits to doping in an interview expected to air on Thursday, a source told the Associated Press.
By Robert Ottone January 14, 2013
The Golden Globes were last night, what does that mean for the Oscars?
By Wendy L January 14, 2013
Former President George H.W. Bush has been known to keep an active lifestyle, so a hospital stay that lasted several weeks didn't come easy. Fortunately he was discharged today and does not require any special ...
By Robert Ottone January 12, 2013
The 85th annual Academy Award nominees have been announced.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 11, 2013
Last year brought about the highest average temperature since 1895, and had some of the ost extreme weather.
By Amy Gernon January 10, 2013
As Vice President Joe Biden announced at a press conference that the White House gun-violence task force will release its recommendations on Tuesday, news broke of a school shooting in California.
By Amy Gernon January 10, 2013
This year's flu season is packing a major punch, and has already tripled infection rates in New York compared to last year.
By Amy Gernon January 10, 2013
A northern Quebec community is calling for help to free a pod of orcas trapped under an ice sheet near Hudson Bay.
By Robert Ottone January 09, 2013
Shaniesha Forbes of Brooklyn found in the sand at Gerritsen Beach.
By Wendy L January 08, 2013
It's been one month since Hillary Clinton fell ill. This week she returns to a busy schedule of meetings.