New York City Suffered Major Power Outage After Fire
A transformer explosion at a lower Manhattan utility plant caused a blackout for about 63,000 customers from 14th Street to the tip of Manhattan. Streets and FDR Drive were closed, hospitals used flashlights, and police and National Guardsmen managed traffic as officials said the fire was accidental and contained after roughly two hours.
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Alex Darwish
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New budget year brings some old worries
Worries on Wall Street add uncertainty to a new budget year as states from Maine to Utah face shortfalls and cuts. Wisconsin efforts to cover a 1.1 billion gap rely on hopes of recovery, while Maine eyes 180 million in red ink and three-day shutdowns. Nebraska explores deep cuts amid drought and weak economy as governors seek federal Medicaid relief.
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Robbery fugitive shoots accomplice in Philadelphia
Police said two men robbed a downtown sheet metal company, fleeing with 4000 dollars. As workers pursued them an accomplice shot the other man in the head, killing him, during the attempt to escape.
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Residents discuss trade center site in New York
Thousands gathered at Javits Center for a citywide discussion on the World Trade Center site design and how to memorialize the victims of September 11. The daylong session featured grief counselors and prominent families of the deceased, with attendees voicing calls for a respectful memorial and strong global ideals.
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