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Everyday heroes: Seven tales of American heroes
Victor Perez stopped the abduction of an 8-year-old girl. Two teenage boys rescued a couple from a burning car wreck in Florida. New Yorker Kashmir Singh goes the extra mile to help a Swiss couple. Here are seven stories of everyday American heroes who responded to trying circumstances with extraordinary grace or courage.
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In Pictures: Obama at Ground Zero
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Mayor Bloomberg on the ropes: Seven ways the blizzard still lingers
The harshest effects of this week's Northeast blizzard are starting to fade as snowplows reclaim New York City roadways and airport travelers rebook their way home. But the massive post-Christmas snowfall had some impacts that may linger for a while to come.
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Blizzard 2010: What are Top 5 snow storms of the decade?
The past decade – the snowiest since the 1970s – has had several memorable snow storms.
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The top 10 weirdest stories of 2010
As 2010 draws to a close, its time to reflect upon the joys and sorrows of the past twelve months. It's also time to think about the truly weird things that we witnessed. Here's our top ten list.
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Secret CIA informant volunteered to be al-Qaeda bomber (+video)
The intelligence agency had planted a spy in the al-Qaeda organization behind the latest attempt at an underwear bomb; the informant's inside information was what allowed the CIA to bring down the plot and kill its organizer.
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Space shuttle Enterprise takes final flight to New York (+video)
The space shuttle Enterprise flew atop a jet airliner bound for New York on Friday, where it will go on display later this year.
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Space Shuttle Enterprise scheduled to arrive in New York Friday
Bad weather had delayed the arrival of the Space Shuttle Enterprise to the Big Apple. The prototype orbiter is set to be displayed at New York's Intrepid museum.
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Everyday heroes: Seven tales of American heroes
Victor Perez stopped the abduction of an 8-year-old girl. Two teenage boys rescued a couple from a burning car wreck in Florida. New Yorker Kashmir Singh goes the extra mile to help a Swiss couple. Here are seven stories of everyday American heroes who responded to trying circumstances with extraordinary grace or courage.
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Albanian pleads guilty in terror case just 4 years after gaining US residency
Arrested in New York before flying to Turkey en route to Pakistan, the Albanian man had told his contact in a Pakistani terrorist group that he wanted to 'marry with the girls in paradise.'
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JetBlue pilot indictment offers view from cockpit: Osbon gave 'a sermon'
An indictment of Clayton Osbon, the JetBlue pilot restrained by passengers, reports erratic behavior in the cockpit, such as telling air traffic control to be quiet and gabbling nonsensical numbers. Osbon will undergo a mental competency exam.
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JetBlue pilot's outburst: Could side effects from medications be at fault?
Federal investigators and JetBlue officials poring over Clayton Osbon's medical records are expected to look for clues as to whether medications, or their side effects, might be an issue.
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Charge brought against JetBlue pilot Clayton Osbon after mid-flight outburst (+video)
Clayton Osbon, the JetBlue pilot whose erratic behavior mid-flight led the co-pilot to lock him out of the cockpit, was charged Wednesday with 'interfering' with crew instructions. What led a 'consummate professional' to come unglued remains a mystery to the public.
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JetBlue captain restrained on cross-country flight
Passengers had to tackle the captain after he began running down the aisles ranting; the co-pilot took over and the plane made an emergency landing in Texas.
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Green Economics
The upside to sprawl?
The undeniable upside to sprawl is comfort and space. But are those luxuries really worth it?
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JetBlue flight sits on tarmac for seven hours. Will anyone be fined?
Airlines can be fined $27,500 per passenger for flights that sit on the tarmac for more than three hours. But critics say enforcement has been too soft. The JetBlue delay could be a test.
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Used-car salesman as Iran proxy? Why assassination plot doesn't add up for experts.
The US has blamed the specialist Qods Force in an Iran assassination plot. But those who track the group say the plot doesn't reflect the careful planning, efficiency, and strategy the Qods Force is known for.
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US alleges Iranian plot to kill Saudi ambassador: How it unfolded.
In a case that reads like a spy novel, a US-Iranian citizen was charged Tuesday for allegedly plotting with an Iranian special operations officer to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the US.
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US uncovers $1.5 million Iranian plot to kill Saudi ambassador
A plan by Iranian government agents to assassinate Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the US has been thwarted, US Attorney General Eric Holder announced Tuesday.
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Flight cancellations could top 10,000. Here's what to do if Irene cancels yours.
Flight cancellations are already under way in anticipation of hurricane Irene. Here's what to do if flight cancellations affect your travel plans.
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Strauss-Kahn case: why prosecutors want to drop all charges
The district attorney's office told the accuser of Dominique Strauss-Kahn Monday that she had lied too many times in the past. Prosecutors will seek to drop the case Tuesday.
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Paul McCartney 9/11 concert in a Showtime film
Paul McCartney: The 9/11 concert now serves as the framework for a new film, "The Love We Make." Directed by legendary documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles, it captures McCartney's firsthand observations of 9/11 as well as concert performances and backstage preparations.
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JFK turtles bring some NYC air traffic to a crawl Wednesday
JFK turtles crossed a busy runway at the New York City airport to get to nearby beaches, where they could lay eggs. The JFK turtles are of the diamondback terrapin type.
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Why Strauss-Kahn case should give us hope
There is one hopeful note in the case of Dominique Strauss-Kahn's alleged sexual assault of a New York hotel maid. The maid's story was believed and quickly acted upon. And after an initially defensive reaction to DSK's arrest, the French now face an opportunity for self-reflection.
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Strauss-Kahn arrest upends French politics ahead of presidential race
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, arrested in New York on sexual-assault charges, was considered a strong contender to become France's next president. Now his candidacy for the Socialist party is in serious doubt.
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In Pictures: Obama at Ground Zero
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Air France A380 jumbo jet clips Delta aircraft (video)
Air France A380: The world's biggest passenger jet half spins at smaller Delta jet at New York's JFK airport Monday night. This was the second time an A380 has hit another jet on the ground.
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Heart of the City
Nine New York love stories: Can a city be a matchmaker?
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Northeast US saw record heat in 2010
Five US cities – Boston, Providence, R.I.; Hartford, Conn.; Concord, N.H.; and Caribou, Maine – broke temperature records in 2010, a new report has found.
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Mayor Bloomberg on the ropes: Seven ways the blizzard still lingers
The harshest effects of this week's Northeast blizzard are starting to fade as snowplows reclaim New York City roadways and airport travelers rebook their way home. But the massive post-Christmas snowfall had some impacts that may linger for a while to come.
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