New York Islamic center plans mix modern design with secular aims
Concept sketches for a center two blocks from ground zero show a futuristic building wrapped in abstract arabesque patterns. The plan favors secular spaces a sports complex child care offices and a 12th floor memorial. Groundbreaking may be two to three years away with fundraising to begin soon.
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600 pounds of trout stolen from Sunburst Trout Farm pond
North Carolina trout farmer Sally Eason and her husband found a pond lacking fish on a Thursday. Thieves baited the water to surface fish, scooped about 600 pounds, and loaded them into a getaway car. The farm was locked with no break-in signs. Local markets were alerted to watch for buyers of the haul.
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Campaign ad shifts as parties forecast narrow 2010 races
Democrats trim expectations on Senate seats in North Dakota Indiana and Arkansas and pull back in several Tennessee Louisiana New York districts while Republicans pour at least 3 million into West Virginia to chase a long shot Senate seat. Both parties rush TV buys in midterm sprint with dozens of House seats in play and control of Congress at stake.
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One Nation rally on National Mall backs Democrats
A coalition of progressives and civil rights groups led thousands to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington for the One Nation Working Together rally. Ed Schultz urged a fight against corporations and the GOP as Democrats seek to retain House and Senate majorities amid rising voter anger.
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