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In Theory: Weighing an Islamic center near Ground Zero
Those for and against a proposed Islamic center and mosque near Ground Zero butted heads during a passionate three-hour hearing of New York's Landmarks Preservation Commission last week, CNN reported. At issue is whether a more than century-old building...Tags: Judaism, Politics, Terrorism, Anglicanism, CNN (tv network)
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Disgraced ex-congressman Anthony Weiner announces candidacy for NYC mayor
NEW YORK — Two years after resigning from Congress amid a lewd photo scandal, former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner announced in a video message Wednesday he is running for New York City mayor. "I made some big mistakes and I know I let a lot of...
Tags: Politics, Primaries, The New York Times, Local Elections, Bill Thompson
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Monica Ratliff's election to L.A. school board is 'huge upset'
On its face, the election this week of a Los Angeles fifth-grade teacher to the Board of Education was a stunner. Monica Ratliff's low-budget effort included her boyfriend, a film school instructor, as her campaign manager. She had no paid staff and no...
Tags: Politics, Michael Antonovich , Antonio Villaraigosa, Economy, Business and Finance, Minority Groups
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New York Mayor Weiner? Most women say no thanks, poll finds
NEW YORK -- Former Rep. Anthony Weiner, who enjoyed online relationships with several women before he resigned his congressional seat amid a sexting scandal, might have a harder time winning female fans in his run to be New York City's next mayor. Hours...
Tags: Dwayne Johnson, Politics, Primaries, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Local Elections
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Monica Ratliff, the 5th-grade teacher who schooled L.A.'s campaign 'experts'
The Times' editorial board endorsed 5th-grade teacher Monica Ratliff for a seat on the Los Angeles Unified School District board -- twice -- but that doesn’t mean we expected her to win. Ratliff went into Tuesday dubbed the underdog by a mile,...
Tags: Politics, Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles Unified School District
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Anthony Weiner in N.Y. mayor race 2 years after 'sexting' scandal
NEW YORK — Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, whose once-shining political career collapsed after lewd online relationships with women forced him to resign from Congress two years ago, entered New York's mayoral race Wednesday with promises to make...Tags: Politics, Primaries, Queens (New York City), Local Elections, Bill Thompson
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Ratliff holding slim lead in LAUSD race
The race for an open seat on the Los Angeles Board of Education was close in early returns with Monica Ratliff ahead despite financial support and union backing that made her opponent, Antonio Sanchez, a heavy favorite. In the Los Angeles Community...
Tags: Politics, New York City, Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Antonio Villaraigosa
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Oklahoma's tornado and political cheap shots
It's as predictable as it is disheartening: A red state gets hit hard by a tornado outbreak -- in this case killing at least 24 people, many of them children attending school -- and the first batch of letters from readers (most of them from Southern...
Tags: Politics, Hurricane Sandy (2012), American Red Cross, Manhattan (New York City), Natural Disasters
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Editorial: Worry about food stamp growth, not junk food
Is there any human impulse stronger than the urge to tell others what not to eat? Fast food, red meat, white bread, trans fats, sugary cereals, processed foods, salty snacks, fried anything, refined grains, hydrogenated oils, preservatives, artificial...Tags: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Health Insurance Cost, Personal Income, Coca-Cola Co., Weight
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L.A.'s Mid-Wilshire neighborhood could be election bellwether
It's a small swath of Los Angeles, near the city's heart, that hasn't received much attention from the mayoral candidates. But a Times analysis shows that a 2.8-square-mile, Mid-Wilshire neighborhood has had an unmatched record of picking mayors in both...
Tags: Politics, Primaries, Restaurants, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Dining and Drinking
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Barbara Walters: Disney boss salutes her 'singular' success
Staff writerBarbara Walters says her retirement next summer is her decision, and she is "perfectly healthy." The pioneering newswoman, who is 83, played highlights of her career on Monday's edition of "The View." Then she said: "It has been an absolutely joyful,...Tags: 20 (tv program), Barbara Walters, Robert A. Iger, The Walt Disney Co., ABC (tv network)
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Hopkins gun research is not biased
In reference to "Harford County Council passes resolution condemning state gun law" (May 15), the article quotes a Harford County councilman who questioned the objectivity of gun policy research at Johns Hopkins University because New York City Mayor...
Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Crime, Law and Justice, New York City, Politics, Interior Policy
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