5 things to know about the tea party movement
For the past year, a passionate group of Americans have rallied together under the banner of the "tea party," altering the direction of the nation's political discourse in the early years of Barack Obama's presidency. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency, impact and conflict. This political party is ruffling feathers when it comes to dealing with the Republican Party since the Republicans consider the Tea Party as Democrats, which they are not. It is an ongoing story to see what will come of this new party.
Starbucks goes upmarket with Seattle test cafe
Heavy velvet curtains, indie movie nights, single-origin coffees, wine and beer, mouth-watering organic pastries and gourmet cheese and meat plates -- this is Starbucks? Full Story
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This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency and bizarreness. Starbucks is trying something new; something unusual for its brand. It's branching out and trying to turn itself into the ultimate coffee house to regain its top stature that it rightfully deserves as said by the chief executive.
White House Easter Egg Roll through the years
A look at the White House Easter Egg rolling through the years: Full Story
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Photo Caption: In this April 13, 2009 file photo, President Barack Obama leans over to talk to his daughters Malia, center, and Sasha at the start of the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. it's time for the White House Easter Egg Roll. The White House is getting ready, putting on the finishing touches before the gates open and 30,000 men, women and children scramble to take part in the annual tradition. The Easter Bunny and more than 14,500 hard-boiled eggs are dyed and waiting.
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This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness and prominence. This story is simply a human interest piece that looks into the history of the tradition known as the Easter Egg Roll that takes place on the South Lawn of the White House. It fits perfectly in this week's news since Easter was only two days ago.
International News:
Vatican's Easter Mass infused with defense of pope
It was the Catholic calendar's holiest moment -- the Mass celebrating the resurrection of Christ. But with Pope Benedict XVI accused of failing to protect children from abusive priests, Easter Sunday also was a high-profile opportunity to play defense. Full Story
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Photo Caption: Pope Benedict XVI, right, is greeted by Cardinal Angelo Sodano during an Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, April 4, 2010.
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This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency, impact, conflict and prominence. Easter Sunday's Mass with the Pope at the Vatican is considered one of the holiest in the Catholic eye; however, this time around the Mass was heated with defense rising in Cardinal Sodano's voice as he praised all the Catholic priests even in time of all of the alleged sexual abuse crimes. The Pope embraced Cardinal Sodano though causing even more conflict on if he should be untouched during this situation.
88 gay couples have married in Mexico City
Mexico City's officials say 88 same-sex couples have gotten married in Mexico's capital since a law allowing such unions took effect last month. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency, impact and conflict. Mexico is following in the foot steps of the United States by allowing gay rights; marriage more specifically. It is historical and it will only keep growing with such accepting people; open people; those that are willing to treat all equally. Although, the gay marriages and all of gay rights will always be hated upon by the Catholic Church.
Haiti schools reopen for 1st time since quake
The official reopening of schools among the ruins of Haiti's capital brought unbridled joy Monday to students like 12-year-old Moris Rachelle. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency and impact. Since the tragic event on Jan. 12 the coverage on all things Haiti have been constant and consistent. This is by far the best news to be given; the kids are back in school; schools are up and running again. Haiti is finally fully recovering in the right path.
Local News:
One house, two addresses: 84 homes are half in, half out of New York City
The Brown family lives in a house divided: When they walk inside, a left turn puts them in Queens - and a right in Long Island. Full Story
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Photo Caption: The Brown family outside their split bordered home.
Photo Credit: Pace for News
This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency, proximity and even ever so slightly bizarreness. This family lives in a home that has two addresses since it straddles the Long Island/Queens borders. This is a human interest piece since it allows you to go into the every day lives of this family dealing with living technically in two places at once. They essentially have the best of both worlds; cheap utilities and such from living in Queens and cheap and safe schooling in Long Island among other things.
5 charged in gang rape of girl, 7, in NJ apartment
Two men and three teenage boys were charged Saturday with gang-raping a 7-year-old girl who was sold by her 15-year-old stepsister during a party at a crime-ridden apartment building in the state's capital, police said. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency, impact, conflict and proximity. It is a disturbing story that is told; rape is never something that is taken lightly. Plus, there is the who gets the blame game going on for even allowing such a crime to happen. It is a very complicated situation!
Architect builds himself a "green" house on Long Beach Island
Through sustainable building, architect Jay Madden has given the floorboards in his new home a brand-new life. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency, impact and proximity. It is the new thing to be "green" and one New Jerseyan architect has recently built himself a "green" house along the Jersey shore in Long Beach Island. The reasoning to this project is simply just him testing the waters before posing the ideas to clients.
Other News:
Duke does it, in 61-59 thriller over Butler
The ball sailed from halfcourt with the buzzer sounding — bounced off the backboard, the rim, the floor. Full Story
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Photo Caption: Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski cuts down the net after Duke's 61-59 win over Butler in the men's NCAA Final Four college basketball championship game Monday, April 5, 2010, in Indianapolis.
Photo Credit: AP Photo/Amy Sancetta
This story holds the news values of prominence, impact, timeliness and currency. The Cinderella ending for Butler fell short after the buzzer sounded — when Gordon Hayward's half-court, 3-point heave for the win barely missed to leave tiny Butler one cruel basket short of that perfect fairytale ending. The Blue Devils have now won four national championship titles. This win has given coach Mike Krzyzewski, his first championship since 2001 and it being the fourth ties Coach K with Adolph Rupp for second place on the all-time list.
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