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Newscast 1
Peter O'Dowd reports the news of the day.
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Same Sex Marriage Debate in New York
New Jersey this week became the third state to legalize civil unions. Could New York be the next battleground for same sex marriage? Chris Bragg reports.
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Changes for the Catholic Church
Two dozen parishes in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island recently closed. How are changing demographics in the Catholic population forcing the church to look for new parishioners? Rebecca Kaufman reports.
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Counilwoman Discusses Closing
Host David Gura interviews councilwoman Melissa Mark Viverito. They disucss the decision of the Archdiocese of New York's decision to close Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church.
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NYU Game Turns into Protest
The NYU Young Republicans recently held a game called "Catch the Illegal Immigrant." The event drew several hundred students. But most came to protest the game, not to play it. Sitara Nieves captured the scene.
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New Media at the Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art today opened its first multi-artist exhibit featuring video and new media. Ellen Gabler reports.
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Men Become Fathers Through Classes
New York City has a dozen fatherhood programs whose aim is to help men become fathers. They're becoming increasingly popular, and lawmakers are looking to expand the programs. Lisa Desai reports.
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Panhandlers Fight the City
Six panhandlers have joined a class action lawsuit against the city of New York. They're accusing the NYPD of violating their right to panhandle. City officials are trying to find a solution. Sitara Nieves reports.
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Newsast 2
Bilal Qureshi has a news update.
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Rehabilitation of Child Soldiers
At 15, Sierra Leone native Ishmael Beah's family was killed. Armed with an AK-47, he joined in the country's civil war. Tania Haas reports that child soldiers, like Beah, may take years to recover.
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Is NY Funding Genocide?
New York has $1.5 billion invested in firms with ties to Sudan. Some say that money is funding the genocide in Darfur. But if the city pulled out, would it really make a difference? Jennifer Collins reports.
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Iran Continues to Defy
The United Nations Security Council has called for Iran to stop enriching uranium. But the U.N. says Iran has not complied. Charles Ferguson from the Council on Foreign Relations discusses the situation with host Rebecca Kaufman.
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Caribbeans Clash with Police
The Caribbean community in South Queens feels it's being targeted by police. Community members recently discussed problems with police commanders. Henok Fente reports.
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Bombing Brings Back Memories
Sixty-eight passengers were killed in the train bombings in India earlier this week. For commentator Bilal Qureshi, it brought back deeply personal family history.
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Backyard Vineyards
Contrary to popular belief, New Yorkers do have their own vineyards. It just takes a little creativity. Gretchen Cuda reports.
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Maytag Looks for New Star
Maytag bills its signature repairman as the "longest running real-life advertising character on network television." Auditions were held in New York for the role today. With hopes of becoming the next star, people lined up early this morning. Aileen Humphreys reports.
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