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Louie Lazar

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GOP Primary: Among conservatives in rural Pa, Romney ‘the lesser of two evils’

"I'm sure as hell not voting for Obama," one resident said.

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Famous in Kathmandu, anonymous in New York

A rock star from Nepal finds new life in New York

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Jeremy Lin craze fuels Asian-American pride

‘Lin-sanity’ has swept through New York City.

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Giants Parade: A giant drop in school attendance

Kids skip school to celebrate.

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NYC Marathon: Drama, fanfare swirl around final group of marathon runners

Most of the late finishers had been relegated to walking the course – either due to cramping, or to more serious medical problems.

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A very spooky Halloween store in the Village

A costume super-store becomes a chilling underworld during America's most frightening holiday.

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Rebuilding Detroit: Winning sports teams inject joy and pride

“There’s a real buzz going on in the city.”

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Occupy Wall Street protesters find happiness and meaning in Zuccotti Park

For many protesters, responsibilities have injected them with hope.

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In Harlem, hundreds celebrate the re-opening of founding father’s house

An unveiling ceremony for the newly restored Hamilton Grange in Harlem, Manhattan attracted hundreds of visitors Sept. 17.

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Foreign citizens pay their respects at ground zero

On blocks surrounding the 9/11 Memorial that was unveiled here Sunday, foreign visitors comprised a sizable chunk of those who packed its sidewalks.