Eliot Spitzer Comeback: Ex-Governor Plots After Downfall
New York's fallen governor Eliot Spitzer is edging back toward public life after an epic scandal. Does he deserve a second act? Full Story
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Photo Caption: In this April 4, 2007 file photo, Gov. Eliot Spitzer, right, and Lt. Gov. David Paterson talk with students during a visit to the Campus West School in Buffalo, N.Y. Paterson, who went on to become governor in 2008, when Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned in a prostitution scandal, announced Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 that he will end his campaign to seek a full term as New York's governor, citing an accumulation of distractions, but saying he had never abused his office.
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This story holds the news values of impact, timeliness, currency and proximity. Former New York Governor Spitzer wants back into the politics. It is very impacting if he does gain back the trust of the New York population considering his past history of lies and scandal. Although, his scandals may be looked as less damaging than current Governor Paterson's scandals that are brewing. Many people are claiming that at least Spitzer got work done. I guess we'll see what happens in days to come with who gets to claim the Governor's seat in New York since it looks like Paterson will have to resign soon anyway.
Woman bitten by bear at Wis. zoo, fingers severed
Police say a bear bit off a woman's fingers at a Wisconsin zoo after she ignored barriers and warning signs to try to feed the animal. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of bizarreness, currency and timeliness. It is bizarre to believe that someone would be stupid enough to ignore signs that clearly state no feeding of animals is allowed and to reach through the barriers even. It is just not the usual; however, it recently happened and a bear bit off a 47-year-old woman's thumb and forefinger as well as damaging two other fingers as well as biting her boyfriend since he tried to pry the bear's mouth off of her hand.
Obama turns up the heat for health care overhaul
President Barack Obama is trying to persuade a weary public and wavering Democrats to get behind his frantic, late-stage push on health care, while Republicans dig in and demand starting from scratch after a year's worth of work. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness, prominence, conflict and impact. President Obama is a very prominent figure in our country. He is currently trying to get the Democrats behind his frantic push on health care while the Republicans just want to start over. This is much conflict brewing between the two political parties and the end result will surely leave a large impact on America that is if they ever reach an agreement.
International News:
Switzerland Keeping the Secrets of Alleged Tax Evaders
UBS agreed to give up the names of alleged American tax cheats -- but for Switzerland, giving up secrecy is a hard thing to do. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of impact, timeliness, currency and conflict. The IRS has been frantic over the last two decades worrying about people cheating the system and it appears that the worrying was in fact right on point. So many doctors, lawyers and so on from the states have offshore accounts in places like Switzerland. Switzerland isn't willingly handing over the names of these people that are clearly breaking the law.
Doctors warn of health threat from Chile wreckage
Huge piles of wreckage and tons of rotting fish and other debris blanketing the ground could turn coastal towns shattered by Chile's earthquake and tsunami into nests of infection, doctors warned. Full Story
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Photo Caption: People watch TV outside their quake-damaged houses in Concepcion, Chile, Saturday, March 6, 2010. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile last Feb. 27, causing widespread damage.
Photo Credit: AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko
This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency and impact. The most recent earthquake occurred in Chile and now there is great concern of spread of infection and other illnesses.
Prominent German boys' choir faces abuse claims
An ever-widening sexual abuse scandal involving Germany's Roman Catholic Church spilled into the heart of Pope Benedict XVI's homeland Friday when a former member of the prominent Regensburg boy's choir claimed he was a victim. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency, prominence and impact. The Pope and Catholic church in general are getting a lot of heat for recent cases being opened of abuse whether it was sexual or just physical throughout the years. It makes going to church look bad even.
Local News:
NJ law on teen license plate decals upheld
A New Jersey judge has upheld a new law that requires drivers younger than 21 to display identifying decals on their vehicle license plates. State Superior Court Judge Robert Brennan dismissed a lawsuit brought by Gregg Trautmann, a Rockaway lawyer who challenged the measure on behalf of his teenage son and nephew. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of proximity, timeliness, currency and impact. New Jersey government is taking driving seriously and cautiously now. They are singling out the young drivers under the age of 21; however, they claim it is for their safety. As May 1st approaches I guess we'll see how well this new regulation to have a decal on your license plates goes over if you are under 21.
NJ Murder-Suicide Victims Identified
A former model who earned public accolades six years ago for fighting off an attempted rape in New York's Central Park along with her dog fatally shot her boyfriend and set fire to the New Jersey home she was renting, then turned the gun on herself, authorities said. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of proximity, prominence, bizarreness, timeliness, currency and impact. A beautiful former model living in a lavish Holmdel home appears to have taken the life of her boyfriend, her dog and herself. It is not the typical story you hear, but that seems to be the case and the cause of all of this is still unknown.
Ramapo Woods Cleared for New Baseball Stadium
The town of Ramapo, in Rockland County, is building a $25 million minor-league baseball stadium. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of proximity, currency, timeliness and conflict. In the town of Ramapo the woods are being cleared out to house a minor-league baseball stadium. It seems to have mixed feelings going towards it. Some people want to preserve the woods and others are excited that even college teams from the area will get to use the new field that is scheduled to open in June of next year.
Other News:
"Alice in Wonderland" opens strongly at box office
"Alice in Wonderland" set a new record for a March release at the weekend box office in North America, earning an estimated $41 million on its opening day, distributor Walt Disney Co said on Saturday. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of prominence, timeliness, currency and impact. Burton's take on "Alice in Wonderland" has set a new record in the month of March at box offices; an estimated $41 million on opening day. This film is filled with celebrities and Burton's strange take on filming in general.
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