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Ground Zero memorial: ‘Made in China’

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It used to be called the "Freedom Tower," built by Americans in memory of 9/11, but the building planned to be constructed at Ground Zero has had its name changed to One World Trade Center, and according to a Pennsylvania newspaper's editorial, should now be stamped "Made in China." The editorial board at Harrisburg's Patriot-News made the charge after learning that... »

Swine flu fears close schools in NY, Texas, Calif.

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Cleaning crews spent the day scrubbing down every desk, chair and classroom at a New York City high school. Infected students wore surgical masks as they recovered in their beds. Anxious parents woke their children at night to check their temperature. The same strain of swine flu that was suspected in the deaths of 103 people in Mexico has infected at... »

Paterson Expected to Propose Gay Marriage Bill

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New York legislative officials say Gov. David Paterson is expected to introduce legislation to legalize gay marriage. Two officials say he will introduce the legislation Thursday. They spoke on condition of anonymity because there's been no formal announcement. The proposal would revive a bill that died in 2007 and still faces strong opposition despite a new Democratic ... »

Quiet Muslim-Only Town in N.Y. Founded by Alleged Terrorist

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The town, sitting on a quiet dirt road past a gate marked with No Trespassing signs, is home to an estimated 100 residents. There are small houses and other buildings visible from the outside, but it is what can't be seen from beyond the gate that has some watchers worried. Watch the video: Islamburg in Upstate New York, 2007 Watch the video:... »

NY School interrogates, rejects parents’ religion

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A mother and father in New York were subjected by their school district's attorney to a faith "sincerity test," which ultimately ruled their beliefs were too questionable to qualify for a religious exemption to mandatory student immunization. Ron and Rita Palma filed the exemption with their son's school district in 2006 after coming to the conclusion the year before that the... »