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Local News
Jed Kim brings us the local news.
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Presidential Candidates on the Economy
As markets fret and recession worries intensify, all three major U.S. presidential candidates addressed the economy in campaign speeches this week. Kyle Murphy has the round-up.
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Zimbabwe's Upcoming Presidential Election
Host Tristan Ahtone brings us two perspectives on tomorrow's presidential election in Zimbabwe. He talks to an undercover reporter monitoring the elections and Maurian Tupy, an analyst specializing in Sub-Saharan Africa at the Center For Global Prosperity and Peace.
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Dispatch from the 5th State of the Planet Conference
Jeffrey Sachs, professor and director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, proposed solutions to global problems today. Ivan Dominguez reports.
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Bedbugs Bite
New Yorkers whose homes are infested with the tiny brown insects battle them any way they can. But their tactics can cause health problems worse than itchy bites. Euna Lhee follows a bedbug exterminator and explores this public health problem.
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New Caps on State Aid for Environmental Clean-up
A new budget proposal in Albany may cap tax credits for real estate developers to clean up brownfields-- land that is contaminated. Susan Campriello reports on how this may affect development all over New York State.
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In One Place
On the eve of an annual pilgrimage, commentator Annie Lok reflects on her grandmother's rocky and extraordinary life.
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Newscast
Ailsa Chang has today's top stories.
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No to Congestion Pricing
Two New York City Council members staged a protest to Mayor Michael Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan. Susan Campriello reports.
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Developing Manhattan's High Line
Abandoned for years, a railroad on Manhattan's west side will become the site for new parks in a few months, with luxury apartments to follow. Ivan Dominguez reports.
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The Mets' Prospects
The New York Mets open their season next Monday in Florida, after squandering a seven-game lead last spring. Host Rafael Cohen talks with New York Times Mets reporter Ben Shpigel about the team's chances for avoiding last year's devastating outcome.
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Size Matters in New York City Public School
While small public high schools thrive under Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration, larger schools may be getting short shrift. Ailsa Chang reports.
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Spring Brings Promise and Risk to Immigrant Farmer
A New York City program connects immigrants who know how to work the land with local farmers with land to spare. Molly Messick reports on the advantages and risks of a new planting season
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On cooking
Adam Hirsch grew up eating in Wisconsin, and wrote this commentary on the place cooking has taken in his life.
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