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Local News Headlines
Newscaster Molly Messick has today's top local stories.
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May Day Draws Diverse Protestors
May Day started as a celebration for workers across the world. Ailsa Chang reports how diverse groups took to New York streets yesterday in protest.
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New Alternative to Detention Gives Some Immigrants Relief, Others Concern
The federal crackdown on immigration has strained capacity at detention facilities and created the need for more alternatives to detention. Laura Isensee reports how one new program, however, is causing both relief and concern.
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African American Religious Leaders Respond to the Rev. Wright Controversy
This week, Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama repudiated statements by his former pastor Jeremiah Wright made in a speech on Monday. As Obama distances himself from Wright, African-American religious leaders and parishioners seem increasingly at odds about Obama and Wright's actions. Rafael Cohen reports.
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A Look at Media Coverage of Rev. Wright vs. Pastor Hagee
The non-profit watchdog group Media Matters released a study two days ago, detailing the discrepancy in press coverage of controversial pastor John Hagee's endorsement of Senator John McCain, and the media circus surrounding Barak Obama and former pastor Jeremiah Wright. Host Andrea Mustain speaks with Eric Boehlert of Media Matters.
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City Sees Spike in HIV Infection among Young Gay Men of Color
The New York City Council held a hearing this week on a steep increase in the rate of HIV infection among young gay or bisexual men of color. Ivan Dominguez reports.
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Latest in Local, International News
Newscaster Tristan Ahtone has the news update.
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Al-Jazeera Journalist Released from Guantanamo
Host Susan Campriello talks with Abi Wright with the Committee to Protect Journalists and with Amhad Ibrahim, a producer with English Al-Jazeera in Doha, about the detention and transfer of Al-Jazeera cameraman Sami al-Haj.
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A Look at Local Efforts to Recycle Electronic Waste
A new law will require New Yorkers to recycle their old electronics next year. Michelle Stockman reports how a pilot program has laid the ground-work for making electronic waste green.
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How Some New Yorkers Turn a Profit on Glass and Scrap
Recycling cans and bottles helps make New York green. Collecting them, however, is a livelihood for some locals.
Adam Hirsch follows some collectors to find out how their cans gain their value along the way.
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A Father's Illness Prompts Reflection
Commentator Laura Isensee reflects on her father's recent surgery and how her family deals with scary scenarios.
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Conservative Candidate Elected Mayor of London
Kyle Murphy reports on the election of conservative candidate Boris Johnson as London's new mayor and how the results set back the Labor Party.
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Local British Ex-Patriots React to London Election Results
Reporter Euna Lhee talks with British ex-patriots about the results from the London elections, and how London and New York City face similar problems.
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