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Boy Who Made Amazing Hockey Shot Will Not Get Prize Money
Staff reporterA boy who made an amazing hockey shot last month into a small hole from center ice while standing in for his identical twin brother will not get a $50,000 prize, the official who organized the event said on Thursday. The company that insured the event,...Tags: Awards and Prizes, National Hockey League, Minnesota, Minneapolis
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Boehner Makes "Weiner Crack" During Commencement Speech
wpix.comHouse Speaker John Boehner couldn't resist taking a shot at Rep. Anthony Weiner during a commencement speech Sunday at Ohio State University. During the address at Ohio Stadium, Boehner made fun of his own surname being pronounced to rhyme with "honor,"...Tags: Newt Gingrich, Social Issues, Washington, DC, Anthony D. Weiner, David Vitter
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Rep. Anthony Weiner Resigns Amid Sexting Scandal
Embattled Congressman Anthony Weiner announced his resignation Thursday after a twenty-one day battle to save his job in wake of a lewd photo scandal. The social networking congressional lothario from Forrest Hills made the announcement at the Council...Tags: Washington (U.S. state), NBC (tv network), Republican Party, Anthony D. Weiner, Regional Authority
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1 Idaho, 1 Wash. tickets hold winning numbers to Mega Million jackpot worth $355 million
Associated PressAt least two people are waking up to find themselves millions of dollars richer. The holders of a ticket sold in Idaho and another in Washington state will be sharing Mega Million's $355 million jackpot from Tuesday night's drawing, lottery officials...Tags: Washington, DC, Lifestyle and Leisure, Lotteries, Vehicles, Mega Millions Lottery
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Reid Chimes In With Regards To Mosque
AP WriterThe Senate's top Democrat on Monday came out against plans to build a mosque near the site of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, moving away from President Barack Obama on the controversial election-year issue. Locked in a tight race, Nevada Sen. Harry Reid...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Washington, DC, Islam, Republican Party, Barack Obama
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Mosque Debate May Play Role In Critical Midterm Elections
wpix.comA day later, a glimpse into the future of the proposed mosque in Lower Manhattan is as murky as ever. Governor Paterson is reportedly in the process of setting up a meeting with mosque officials to discuss an alternate site. As of this writing, a meeting...Tags: Manhattan (New York City), Washington, DC, Elections, Republican Party, Democratic Party
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Imam Says Upcoming Elections Linked To Mosque Protests
Associated Press WriterThe imam spearheading a proposed Islamic center near the site of the Sept. 11 attacks in New York believes the fierce opposition is closely linked to the U.S. elections in November, according to comments published Monday. "There is no doubt that the...Tags: Newt Gingrich, Sarah Palin, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Islam, Republican Party
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Authorities Find NJ Woman, Daughter She Allegedly Kidnapped In 1984
wpix.comA woman who was arrested this week in connection with kidnapping her daughter from New Jersey in 1984 claims she did it in order to escape an abusive ex-husband, according to court documents unsealed Thursday. Nancy Dunsavage Fiedler, 57, who relocated...Tags: New Jersey, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Prosecution, Crimes
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Nevada Murder Suspects Caught In Atlantic City
Staff reporterNew Jersey authorities say an alert Atlantic City casino patron led them to a Nevada woman and her son, who were wanted in the murder of the woman's husband last month. State Police Sgt. Stephen Jones says 43-year-old Michelle Costello and her 19-year-...Tags: New Jersey, Atlantic County, Casino and Gambling, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Tourism and Leisure
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Schumer Wins Third Term
wpix.comAccording to exit polls, Democratic U.S. Senator Charles Schumer will keep his senate seat for a third term after defeating first-time candidate Jay Townsend, a political consultant. Schumer was the clear favorite to win, and some are predicting that...Tags: Elections, Democratic Party, Harry Reid
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Atlantic City's Tropicana Expected To Get New 5-Year License
Associated Press WriterThree years ago, The Tropicana Casino and Resort was making news for all the wrong reasons. Its owner laid off nearly 1,000 workers, leaving the casino and its hotel filthy and understaffed. Customers complained of bedbugs and roaches, mud-caked floors...Tags: Las Vegas, Casino and Gambling, Casino and Gambling Industry, Contracts, Kentucky
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Checks Coming Soon: Obama Signs Hard-Fought Extension Of Long-term Jobless Benefits
Federal checks could begin flowing again as early as next week to millions of jobless people who lost up to seven weeks of unemployment benefits in a congressional standoff. President Barack Obama on Thursday signed into law a restoration of benefits for...Tags: Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace, Barack Obama
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