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After city layoffs, rats abound in Queens

After city layoffs that slashed 75 percent of exterminators, some residents say they noticed an increase in rats in Queens.

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Thousands protest Ahmadinejad near U.N.

Thousands gathered Thursday morning to protest Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as he spoke at the United Nations.

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Immigrant groups rally for DREAM Act

Supporters of the DREAM Act rallied Wednesday after the measure failed to pass the U.S. Senate the day before.

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Climate change threatens Himalayas

Activists rallied near the United Nations to bring attention to the the effect climate change is having on the Himalayan Mountains.

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At religious festival, freak show opens

Nestled between a sausage stand and a cannoli cart, a freak show tent at a downtown festival draws small crowds.

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Chinatown shop owner fights landlord, wins

Mei Rong Song, who lives two blocks from the flower shop she runs in Chinatown, fought a $9,000 rent increase and won.

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Some mark 9/11 with cold beer, fond memories

O'Hara's Restaurant and Pub near Ground Zero doubles as local watering hole and 9/11 memorial site.

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Park51 protesters, supporters face off

Supporters and opponents of the proposed Park51 Islamic cultural center gathered near Ground Zero to voice their opinions.

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Tensions high on 9/11 anniversary

As Americans marked the ninth anniversary of 9/11, one man lit a Quran on fire near Ground Zero.

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Man comes to terms with AIDS after 27 years

Michael Stone was living with AIDS — and he was trying to kill himself through drug and alcohol abuse. But eventually he realized he had to stop.