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10 snapshots of New York from celebrated diaries
From 'New York Diaries' edited by Teresa Carpenter, 10 stories of New York City through the centuries.
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Strauss-Kahn and five other vexing sexual assault cases
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/12
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In Pictures: John Lennon anniversary
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In Pictures: Happy Hanukkah
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Hurricane Sandy released billions of gallons of sewage
Hurricane Sandy released 11 billion gallons of sewage from East Coast treatment plants into bodies of water from Washington, D.C., to Connecticut. The sewage released by Hurricane Sandy spilled into surrounding waters and even some city streets.
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The Interestings
Meg Wolitzer follows a group of teenagers from art camp on to adult life, with all its successes and disappointments.
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Ken Burns footage blocked: Judge says no to NYC
Ken Burns blocked: New York officials sued to get access to the original interviews shot for Ken Burns' latest documentary, 'Central Park 5', but a judge ruled against the city on Tuesday.
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Lessons in human dignity
A teacher at a last-chance school witnesses the struggle to forgive and to ask forgiveness.
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Mass extinction? Man may still have time to catalog Earth's species.
A trio of respected biologists and zoologists concludes that Earth's sixth mass extinction may be unfolding slower than feared, giving time for the valuable work of cataloging the planet's species.
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'Birders: The Central Park Effect' aims to make birdwatching cool
Director Jeffrey Kimball doesn't focus enough on the 'birders' who watch the skies, but the nonviolent look at nature is enjoyable.
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Chapter & Verse Anne Hathaway will star in a film version of 'Taming of the Shrew'
According to The Wrap, the 'Les Mis' star will next star in a modern-day retelling of Shakespeare's comedy.
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'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Amour' capture New York Critics' awards
Kathryn Bigelow's drama was named the best film of 2012, while 'Amour' was cited as the best foreign language film.
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12-12-12: An auspicious date for a $1,212,120 wedding?
12-12-12 is the latest triple-date marketing opportunity for the wedding industry. Banking on Chinese numerology, one Vegas wedding package is priced at $1,212,120 and includes a private jet.
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Ken Burns co-directs the powerful documentary 'The Central Park Five'
The documentary goes inside the 'wilding' case that fanned racial tension.
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Nor'easter darkens Sandy-struck New York, New Jersey. But sunshine is next.
A powerful nor’easter battered Sandy-wrecked communities Wednesday, causing about 100,000 new power outages. But the weekend forecast calls for clear skies and 70-degree temperatures.
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New York City marathon runners redirect energy into charity (+video)
Hundreds of runners wearing New York marathon shirts and backpacks full of supplies went to hard-hit Staten Island. Other would be NYC marathon runners raised funds and donations for Sandy victims at Columbus Circle.
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A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects
Power outages now stand at more than 1.8 million homes and businesses, down from a peak of 8.5 million. Here's a snapshot of what is happening, state by state.
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Superstorm Sandy update: Falling temperatures add urgency to recovery.
Falling temperatures on Sunday put more people at risk in a region already battling gasoline shortages, stubborn power outages, and spasms of lawlessness in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
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Disappointed New York marathoners run in aid of Sandy victims
Hundreds of those gathered for the New York City marathon will run through the city Sunday carrying pet food, batteries, water, and other supplies for those hit by Hurricane Sandy.
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Mayor Bloomberg cancels NYC Marathon: Did he have a choice?
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the NYC Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, had to be called off to avoid controversy. There's disappointment among runners, but also understanding.
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View from a transit bus as a Sandy-immobilized New York gets going
Many New Yorkers ventured back to work two days after the city was yanked to a standstill by hurricane Sandy. But normal patterns of travel remain disrupted, as the Monitor's own reporter can attest.
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Cover Story
Rent or own? The new sharing economy values access over ownershipTo rent or own, that is the question posed by the burgeoning sharing economy. For a growing population engaged in this high-tech, low-cost 'collaborative economy,' access to cars, clothes, cuisine – or even a cat – is better than ownership.
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Toronto International Film Festival: Fewer political movies, more literary adaptations
A new version of a Henry James novel and a Shakespeare adaptation by Joss Whedon were standouts.
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NYPD: Police bullets hit all nine wounded in Empire State shootout
The police said ballistics indicated that all nine people wounded in Friday's gun battle outside the Empire State building were hit by police bullets.
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Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's killer, denied parole again (+video)
Mark David Chapman was praised by the parole board for 'good conduct' but denied parole. Mark David Chapman, who shot John Lennon in 1980, has sought parole seven times.
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Stir It Up! Diner en Blanc comes to Boston, New York
Dîner en Blanc is a flash mob pop-up dinner society dressed all in white that draws thousands of picnickers to a distinguished city landmark kept secret until an hour before the meal is to begin.
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Modern Parenthood Mission happiness: Go on a mission, find happiness in the journey
Going on a mission – collecting sea glass at the beach, visiting every baseball stadium, or trying every flavor of ice cream at the local store – creates an 'atmosphere for growth' for achieving goals and feeling happy.
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Deadly Joplin tornado remembered, one year later (+video)
Residents of Joplin, Missouri awoke Tuesday morning with memories still fresh in their minds of the deadly twister that struck their city one year ago.
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Steve Jobs FBI file: four humanizing revelations
Steve Jobs' FBI file shows a man motivated by power and the desire to achieve great things. The Steve Jobs FBI file also produced surprising details that humanize a great visionary.
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