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Newark Muslims hold protest rally over NYPD spy operation
Newark Muslims plan to rally Friday in protest of a 2007 NYPD spying operation targeting Muslim groups in Newark, N.J. Mayor Bloomberg says the operation was 'constitutional.'
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Air Jordans spark fights, vandalism and pepper spray incident (VIDEO)
Air Jordans went on sale Friday. Shoppers lined up all night to purchase the coveted sneakers, but in some states fights broke out and police made arrests.
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From fear of Islam to outreach: how 9/11 prompted interfaith efforts
In the decade since 9/11, the percentage of US congregations that participate in interfaith worship has doubled, a study says, and more mosques are engaging in outreach and dialogue.
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Flood insurance: How many victims of Irene were covered?
Flood insurance for damages in New Jersey and New York is big question mark. Share of damaged homes covered by flooding insurance not yet known.
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Fewer cops, more potholes: How debt deal could hit states hardest
Federal spending cuts mean fewer dollars will flow to the states for unemployment benefits, education, health care, and other state-run programs. Many states will have to cut services or raise taxes.
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Protests over Egypt's Mubarak spread to US cities
From New York to San Francisco, thousands of Egyptians and their supporters demonstrated against the regime of Hosni Mubarak. Meanwhile, Obama administration officials met to plan their next steps.
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Justice Brennan: Liberal Champion
Two journalists examine the life and legacy of William Brennan, the liberal Supreme Court justice who left his mark on the US Constitution.
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Dispute resolution the old-fashioned way
When parents weren't around to mediate, Ink-a-dink and other rhymes used to have the final word.
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Michael Jordan, Dream Team, to stand together again at Hall of Fame
Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson will be enshrined as teammates on Friday as the highlight of this year's class. Michael Jordan will serve as Dream Teamer Scottie Pippen's presenter, who will be enshrined as an individual.
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Chapter & Verse
In San Diego, a reader rebellion
San Diego's book lovers are up in arms about the disappearance of the San Diego Union-Tribune's book editor – but will it make a difference?
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The New Economy
New Jersey to New Yorkers: Get out in time
With Main Street fuming at Wall Street, a New Jersey development across the Hudson River has one word for New Yorkers: Leave.
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New Jersey corruption case advances with two guilty pleas
Jersey City officials Guy Catrillo and Maher Khalil admitted Wednesday to receiving bribes in a probe that netted 44 people.
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The Sunday visit
In our fast-paced society, a few holdouts for the sit-and-chat tradition.
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Accent the positive
He thinks he has curbed his New Jersey accent but sometimes it springs free like a wild animal escaping its cage.
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Look out! Mom's behind the wheel.
When most women in her neighborhood didn't have their driver's licenses, she learned the rules of the road.
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Company celebrations more muted this year
Potluck dinners and charitable donations replace traditional holiday parties.
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Mutual funds roundup: That bear's still there
The third quarter left investors grumbling. Brace yourself for more turbulence ahead.
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Backlash to federal bailout grows among voters
Liberals and conservatives sign online petitions and complain to Congress. Some push alternative plans.
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Investors' guide to stormy market: Find havens
Fund managers who have made money this year point to longer-term bonds and a careful selection of stocks.
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Insects beware! These plants want you.
Carnivorous plants are fascinating to the 12-year-old in us all.
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Expect U.S. economic woes to linger into 2009
Some economists predict a long recession, say problem stems from greed, dishonesty.
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Fun with chemistry
Back in the 1960s, a boy concocted smoke bombs and hot-air balloons in his basement lab.
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