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{ Monthly Archives } April 2010

Historic Manhattan hospital shuts doors

After 161 years of treating survivors of major catastrophes, from the sinking of the Titanic to the attacks of September 11, and leading early HIV treatments, New York’s St. Vincent’s Hospital closed Friday.

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Alleged immigrant shoots Arizona deputy

A sheriff’s deputy in central Arizona was shot Friday afternoon by an alleged illegal immigrant, authorities said.

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Hawaii lawmakers pass civil unions bill

Legislators in Hawaii have passed a civil unions bill that would give same-sex couples the same rights as heterosexual couples.

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2 held on terror charges in New York

Investigators have arrested two New York men for allegedly providing material support to al Qaeda overseas, the Department of Justice announced Friday.

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Police: Bad blood led to doctor’s slaying

A former colleague accused of murdering a Yale University doctor allegedly carried a grudge — along with a wig, handguns and approximately 1,000 rounds of ammunition when he was arrested, police said. Continued here: Police: Bad blood led to doctor’s slaying

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Crist’s party switch a ‘Hail Mary’ pass?

Florida Republican Gov. Charlie Crist wants independents to back his bid to become Florida’s next senator. But he might not be exactly what they are looking for.

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1 in 8 dump cable, sat TV

Despite rising cable and satellite TV prices and easy access to streaming TV and movies on the Internet, few consumers have cut the cord. But that looks like it’s about to change. Read more here: 1 in 8 dump cable, sat TV

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Gulf fears ‘disaster’ as oil seeps to shore

President Obama is sending three administration officials to Louisiana on Friday to inspect efforts to contain a 120-mile oil slick creeping toward the mouth of the Mississippi River. Read the original: Gulf fears ‘disaster’ as oil seeps to shore

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Some Hispanic Americans hope law deters illegal immigration

Sue Schwartz says she’s been called a racist so many times she doesn’t mind the label anymore.

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Greek PM says more cuts needed for survival (AP)

AP – Facing a dire choice of additional pain or bankruptcy, Greece on Friday heralded drastic new cuts and tax increases to win rescue loans from its European partners and the International Monetary Fund — and avoid a disastrous default on government debt. More here: Greek PM says more …

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