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Local News
Rafael Cohen with today's local news stories.
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Joe Magee discusses the psychology of power
Joe Magee teaches at NYU's School of Public Service. Ailsa Chang spoke to him about the psychology of power and former Governor Eliot Spitzer.
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Mayor addresses concerns about Congestion Pricing plan
The Congestion Pricing plan would raise money for mass transit by charging drivers a fee to drive into Manhattan below 60th St. Adam Hirsch reports that the plan's impact on subways and buses may be the key to its success.
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Natural gas as alternative fuel
A way to combat air pollution is to clean up emissions from vehicles that are on the road. Reporter Susan Campriello looks at why most of the natural gas vehicles on U.S. roads are owned by big institutions, not private owners.
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Polypharmacy common among Americans
Despite the price hike of medications, taking many prescription drugs at once is increasingly common, especially among older Americans. Euna Lhee reports.
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Green Carts to fight obesity
Green Carts will be sold to vendors to make it easier for some New Yorkers to buy fruits and vegetables. Annie Lok reports.
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A year of uncertainty
Commentator Molly Messick says her family is used to taking care of itself. This year, they learned that doesn't always work.
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Newscast
Kyle Murphy with the day's top news stories.
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Admiral William Fallon's resignation as commander in charge
Colonel Lance Betros is head of the department of history at West Point. Sam Brennan is a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. Jed Kim spoke with these two specialists about Admiral William Fallon's unprecedented resignation.
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Reunification talks in Cyprus
Leaders of the Greek and Turkish communities on the divided island of Cyprus agreed to reopen reunification talks. Lauren Feeney talks to representatives of both sides about the prospects for solving this 34-year-old problem.
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The media's portrayal of Senator Hillary Clinton
Supporters of Senator Hillary Clinton have complained of unfair media treatment during her campaign battle against Senator Barack Obama. Kyle Murphy reports on whether that's just politics as usual, or if the press really is playing favorites.
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Composers use technology to inspire audiences
Today's young composers sometimes find it hard to get strong reactions from their audiences. Michelle Stockman reports on a composer who's using technology to find and further new musical boundaries.
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Fight or flight response
An investigation in France helped commentator Euna Lhee realize the importance of facing her fears.
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Danny Boy on St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is on Monday, and for Irish living outside of Ireland, the song Danny Boy is an unofficial national anthem. But for two Irishmen in New York, the traditional tune is causing something of a dispute. Andrea Mustain reports.
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Crossword Puzzle Tournament in Brooklyn
Adam Hirsch went to the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, in Brooklyn. He spoke with some crossword puzzlers, and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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