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Democrat faces close race in New York stronghold

Rep. Anthony Weiner announces that he will resign from the United States House of Representatives during a news conference in Brooklyn, June 16, 2011.
The election to replace Anthony Weiner, who resigned from Congress after being revealed as an internet womanizer who used Twitter to send lewd pictures of himself, is more competitive than anyone expected.
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Nevada IHOP Shootout

Nevada IHOP Shootout Toll Rises to 5 (PHOTOS)

At least five were killed, including gunman and five other were wounded in Nevada when man armed with an AK-47 opened fire on a group of five uniformed National Guard members who were eating breakfast at an IHOP restaurant on Tuesday.
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This Sperm Donor has ‘Fathered’ 150 Offspring

Seven years ago Cynthia Daily and her partner used a sperm donor for conceive a baby, and they hoped that one day their son would get to know some of his half siblings - an extended family for modern times.
Patrons look down on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium after rain postponed play in the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

Foul Weather Sets Up Hectic Schedule at U.S. Open

Mother Nature has not been kind to the last grand slam of the year. On the eve of the tournament, New York was battered by Hurricane Irene and now the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee are drenching the eastern seaboard and threatening to ruin the last grand slam of the year.
Father Mitch Winehouse (L-R), brother Alex, former boyfriend Reg Traviss and mother Janis look at look at memorabilia left by fans of Amy Winehouse outside her house in London

Winehouse family gives interview to Anderson Cooper

The family of Amy Winehouse will give their first major television interview since the British singer's death in June to American journalist Anderson Cooper for the September 12 launch of his new TV program.
Passersby walk in front of the Times Square Red Lobster restaurant in New York

Darden warns of earnings hit from Hurricane Irene

Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI.N), parent of Red Lobster and Olive Garden, warned that Hurricane Irene dented earnings in its fiscal first quarter, and its shares fell almost 5 percent in after-hours trading.
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A tribute to Berry Berenson, aka Mrs. Tony Perkins

On September 11, 2001, when I was driving, I received a message from my friend, Heather Mac Rae: Sorry to hear about Berry Berenson, but she was in one of the planes that crashed into the trade towers.
The cast of ''The Real Housewives of New York City'' present an award during the 2011 TV Land Awards in New York

Real Housewives draws fire from TV critics

The tragedy-marred Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reality show went ahead with a 'life must go on' attitude Monday night, but the newly-edited version left an uncomfortable taste in the mouth of many TV viewers and critics.
Groupon founder and CEO Mason attends the second day of the Allen and Company Sun Valley Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho

Groupon Delays IPO, Waits Out Market Turmoil

Groupon has put its IPO on hold for at least a few weeks, hoping to ride out global market turmoil while dealing with regulatory questions surrounding its highly anticipated public float, two sources with knowledge of the deal said.
Rick Perry

Rick Perry Campaign: 5 Reasons He Can Win

A previous article looked at 10 positions that could make Perry unelectable once he has to win over the general electorate rather than just Republican voters. On the flip side, here are five reasons he could have a good chance.
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Silver Mining Companies Settle Mixed

Silver mining companies settled mixed Tuesday, while the price of the white metal itself gave up ground to fears that global economic activity may be slowing.
Host Philbin smiles at panel during Television Critics Association summer 2006 media tour in Pasadena

Regis Philbin Sets Final Day for Hosting Live!

Television talk show host Regis Philbin on Tuesday announced the final day, November 18, for taping his Live! with Regis and Kelly, ending his run on the popular program after nearly 28 years.
Dunkin' Brands

Dunkin' IPO Underwriter Gives 'Sell' Rating

Investors as well as donut and coffee fans might remember last month when Dunkin Donuts' IPO was the hottest thing on Wall Street. The stock had gained 42 percent since Dunkin' Brands Group Inc.'s initial public offering in July. But now one of the banks that managed the IPO has issued a "sell" rating on the company which operates Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins stores.

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