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JUST IN: Leticia James has won New York's Attorney General race becoming New York's first black woman ever elected to the job.

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A spokesperson for the New York City Parks Department confirmed the event is technically unsanctioned: no permits were requested.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene briefly leads NYC Trump rally as most NY GOP colleagues opt out

A spokesperson for the city Parks Department confirmed the event is technically unsanctioned: no permits were requested.

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Does a Boy Scout have to be a boy? Hear from a teen pushing the @boyscouts to allow girls to become official members

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We are devastated to share the news that our beloved colleague Richard Hake has died.

Statement From CEO Goli Sheikholeslami To The NYPR Staff On The Death Of WNYC’s Richard Hake | WNYC...

Richard worked at WNYC for nearly 30 years as a host, reporter, and producer. He was an extraordinary broadcaster and journalist who took great pride in serving our audience.

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Our favorite New York City moments on @instagram in 2014: http://t.co/9NRW2aT4Gf http://t.co/jQbHP4HIu4

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16 New York City Instagrammers you should follow: http://t.co/2idFnromjn http://t.co/rhPMaNhmWq

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. @Gothamist is making a comeback! We’re excited to announce we’re acquiring the news site in a deal with our fellow public radio stations @KPCC and @wamu885 .

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#KnockDownTheHouse by @jubileefilms is our Documentary of the Week. The film follows four working-class candidates running for Congress, including a young long shot from the Bronx named @AOC ... Guess how it ends.

From Waitress to Congress | Documentary of the Week | WNYC

The documentary “Knock Down the House” follows four working class candidates running for Congress, including a young long shot from the Bronx, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Massive anti-Trump rally in Union Square. You can hear the crowd chanting "black lives matter."

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George Santos tweeted in February 2021 that he owned 13 rental properties where tenants had not paid rent for a year. He later admitted that he does not own any real estate and lives at his sister's home.

An updating list of George Santos' lies, deceptions and fabrications

The soon-to-be congressman admitted to fabricating key parts of his resume.

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You're not imagining it: that really was a humpback whale swimming up and down the Hudson River.

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A high school English teacher from Oklahoma says she was placed on leave after providing her students with information about a program that grants access to the Brooklyn Public Library’s digital collection at no charge.

Oklahoma teacher suspended after promoting Brooklyn Public Library's anti-censorship campaign

A high school English teacher from Oklahoma says she was placed on leave after providing her students with information about a program that grants access to the Brooklyn Public Library’s digital...

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Just over a year ago, @Lin_Manuel , along with some of his @HamiltonMusical collaborators, joined forces to purchase the @dramabookshop and save it from shuttering. Yesterday, it was announced that the store will re-open at a new location in March 2020.

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. @ThisIsTheRead has been around for years, but in the beginning @crissles was nervous about the podcast's audience. "I told @KidFury before we started that nobody's going to listen because black people don't listen to podcasts." Turns out, she was wrong.

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WNYC intern @autumn_wav visited Antony Gormley's installation ‘New York, Clearing,’ which is part of the global initiative #CONNECT_BTS . Check it out!

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Here’s artist Anthony Gormley’s installation in collaboration with K-Pop septet, BTS, titled “New York Clearing.” It’s a single line of coiling aluminum that stretches approx. 11 miles at New York’s Brooklyn Bridge Park. Best part? It’s free! @WNYC

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More people have been murdered in New York City’s subways since the start of 2020 than in the preceding 15 years — a grim statistic driven by an alarming start to the year in the mass transit system.

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At least someone had a good commute today

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Peaceful snowfall, the first of the season, on the MANDARIN DUCK at the Central Park Pond. 📷 @AnilMelwani

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"I think it’s got Instagram potential, or at least TikTok vibes." See the latest contribution to CONNECT, BTS at Brooklyn Bridge Park:

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Meet Charlie. He's a bodega cat. He enjoys long walks down the aisles and candlelit dinners. #BCITOW

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Thousands chanting "peaceful protest" on The Manhattan Bridge as a wall police stand at the base of the bridge. #NYCProtests

Live Protest Updates: Tense Manhattan Bridge Standoff Between Protesters & Cops Ends Peacefully

The tense standoff on the Manhattan Bridge was resolved peacefully with most protesters walking back to the Brooklyn side and exiting the bridge without any violent confrontations with police...

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marchers here take a knee and chant peaceful protest.

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Jordan Neely, 30, died by compression of the neck, according to the medical examiner's office, which ruled the death a homicide.

Black homeless New Yorker's 'chokehold' death ruled a homicide, medical examiner says

Jordan Neely, 30, died by compression of the neck, according to the medical examiner's office, which ruled the death a homicide.

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First there was @TheTweetofGod . Then it became a Broadway hit. |via @sideshow http://t.co/X7YO98H2WA http://t.co/76G1lwzKIR

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"My name is Snowball, I'm all-white all-over, and I'm a bodega cat." #BCITOW

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Tune in to @AllOfItWNYC 🎵: @yelyahwilliams , lead singer of @paramore , discusses her debut solo album #PetalsforArmor . Plus, @ringer staff writer @alyssabereznak talks about her reporting on the relationship between #TikTok and the music industry.

Family Trees, 'Missed Translations,' Hayley Williams, TikTok, Review/Preview | All Of It | WNYC

Megan Smolenyak, formerly of Ancestry.com, NYPL's Philip Sutton. NYT's Sopan Deb. Hayley Williams's solo album. The Ringer staff writer Alyssa Bereznak. New Yorker editor Richard Brody.

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Here's a screenshot of this tweet before someone on @GovMikeHuckabee 's team deletes it. #DemDebate #RadioTalksDem http://t.co/5J7NJj5OUW

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“It was a joy working with him." Richard Hake will be deeply missed. There will be remembrances of Richard during this hour on WNYC.

Richard Hake, Beloved & Trusted WNYC Anchor, Dies At 51

"That sound that makes you feel that you are there and imagining exactly what the scene sounds like and what the characters look like—he was a master of that."

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Following an episode of Arthur took the internet by storm, @rebeccasugar , the creator of Steven Universe, joined @TheTakeaway to talk about her show and LGTBQ representation in children’s entertainment.

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The politically-connected son of a Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge was among the band of Trump-supporting marauders who ransacked the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday.

Trump Fur-Ever: Costumed Capitol Rioter Is Son Of Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge

His brother, Nachman Mostofsky, is a South Brooklyn district leader, who claims to have connections with high-ranking members of the Trump administration.

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Hear @idinamenzel sing from 'If/Then' in the @Soundcheck studio: http://t.co/GmCTdMJjuB http://t.co/hoSIRJIVKK

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It's April.

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Masses flooded to lower Manhattan to protest @POTUS ' executive order. #NoBanNoWall

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While working for a Russian oligarch, Paul Manafort bought three properties in NY. Now experts are raising questions

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"In November, we need to do what we did eight years ago." - @FLOTUS #DemsInPhilly

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"I might be the most famous cat on Instagram from Chinatown." #BCITOW

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Making their first joint, in-person public appearance since leaving their roles in the British royal family, Prince Harry & Meghan Markle visited the World Trade Center with Gov. Hochul & Mayor de Blasio before attending Saturday's Global Citizen Festival.

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It's official! The New York State Senate will be led by a woman for the first time in state history.

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It’s official, @ChancetheRapper has acquired the @Chicagoist from WNYC. Hear it from him in his new song “I Might Need Security.”

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Tonight at 7 pm, a #ClapBecauseWeCare initiative will launch with a two-minute clap that you can participate in from wherever you are in the city. It will be in celebration and appreciation of all essential workers.

New Yorkers Planning 2-Minute Clap For Essential Workers On Friday

On Friday March 27th, at 7 p.m., please clap.

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"I'm trying to be as thoughtful as possible about what happens with Rookie next." — @tavitulle http://t.co/rErsjxPIAd http://t.co/4keF22Ujl2

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The Tribute In Light above Manhattan.

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In the most alarming sign that New York may be on the cusp of a resurgence or second wave, coronavirus cases are skyrocketing in two communities in suburban Rockland County.

Rockland County, Once The Epicenter Of COVID-19 Crisis, Now Has Two Communities With Soaring...

The county leads a list of 10 ZIP codes that now have the highest positivity rates in New York state.

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Star is one bodega cat who isn't going to let a little bad press ruffle her fur. #BCITOW

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“While you're in town, be on your best behavior,” Mayor Eric Adams warned Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Mayor Adams tells Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and others to control themselves as Trump arrest nears

The mayor and police commissioner said New York City had not received any credible threats to date related to Tuesday’s planned indictment of former President Trump.

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The Department of Education's grab-and-go free meal service has been expanded to include anyone who wants food, no questions asked.

Free Grab-And-Go Meals Now Available To Anyone In Need

"You'll get breakfast, lunch, and dinner for as many people as you indicate you need it for," Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday.

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"My headline for the first 100 days would be 'nobody knew it would be so complicated.'" - @Fahrenthold #IndivisibleRadio

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. @SJP 's new series shows a side of the New York City Ballet you've never seen before. http://t.co/geyqvr0QeO

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"Food Stamp recipients did not cause the financial crisis; recklessness on Wall Street did." - @POTUS #SOTU

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Weather forecasters are warning Thanksgiving travelers to be cautious and prepare for delays as hurricane-force winds, blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall and a "bomb cyclone" hit the western and central U.S. this week.

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Images from the anti-Trump protest in Union Square that will begin marching north to Trump Tower.

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"If more adults commuted with their friends, and their friends said something that's lit, adults would be loud too" says @shubasu after hearing what loud commuting teens have to say to adults who complain about them. Hear their responses: #WeTheCommuters

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#NYPrimary

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The one and only @YokoOno discusses her life, her music, and her new exhibit at MoMA. http://t.co/9yerp6Ohae http://t.co/Jh1afjZC32

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. @netflix "Get Me Roger Stone" is our documentary of the week!

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More photos from Union Square anti-Trump protest.

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This baby North American Porcupine was born at the @BronxZoo on April 24th.

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In 2012, NYC prosecutors considered charging two of Trump's adult children with fraud involving Trump Soho. LISTEN:

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One World Trade Center spire will be lit blue, white & red on Friday & in the days to come in honor of those killed in #ParisAttacks

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Flanked by police, these two @BernieSanders delegates stand in protest #DemsInPhilly

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Hundreds of NYPD officers arrested dozens of protesters on West 8th Street and 5th Avenue. Many of the officers wearing armor did not display any identification. One officer told a reporter they didn't need to.

Updates: NYPD Violently Arrests Post-Election Protesters In Manhattan

"Fascism is there and it's time to oppose it."

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Carl Becker just asked the hardest question. #debate

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An impassioned statement by Representative @AOC is drawing renewed attention on a push within the City Council to bail out New York City taxi drivers saddled with outstanding medallion loans. Watch:

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On Tuesday morning, the 2020 Rockefeller Christmas Tree revealed a secret: a tiny owl. For now, the owl — nicknamed Rockefeller — is being contained at the Ravensbeard Wildlife Center in Saugerties, New York.

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As if the heat wasn't unpleasant enough, it's now so hot that NYC's cockroaches are likely to use their wings & take flight to cool off.

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Hey listeners, did you know it's @brianlehrer 's birthday today? Happy Birthday Brian Lehrer!🎂🎉🎁

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These kids are named Barack, and became part of a movement. Listen:

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It's our last morning with the @NPR @MorningEdition theme song. Hear it playing on air for one last time with @RScottHake ... and watch until the end.

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. @Mobeen_Azhar : Prince has enough unreleased material to drop an album a year for the next 100 years. @TheTakeaway

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Singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen is dead at 82, this is his last interview from @NewYorkerRadio Hour.

Podcast Extra: Looking Back with Leonard Cohen | The New Yorker Radio Hour | WNYC

In a last interview with Leonard Cohen, he discusses his career, his spiritual influences, and what he is doing to prepare for death.

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🇵🇷 NEW PODCAST 🇵🇷 "La Brega" is a series created by a team of Puerto Rican journalists, musicians and artists—about life, power, history and "the hustle" in Puerto Rico. All episodes in English and Spanish are out today! Listen now:

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130 years ago today, Penn Station opened. It was beautiful. http://t.co/eH1vzbJJer http://t.co/nHU0ZIGzvS

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We are very on top of the weather 😂

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Think this week sucked for women? @LaurenDuca says, It's time to turn the tables. via @WNYC @annmariefertoli

A Week of Bad News for Women | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

From rolling back the birth control mandate, to sexual harassment allegations against a Hollywood bigwig.

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"The Confederate flag is nothing less than the American swastika," says @JamilSmith .

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On Sept. 25, 1989, @BrianLehrer hosted his first broadcast on WNYC. Three decades later, he is still one of New York's most trusted and beloved voices. This week, we celebrated 30 years of having Brian Lehrer on our airwaves. Join us in saying happy anniversary, and thank you!

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For those of you googling "Bagdaddy" it's spelled Baghdadi and he's the leader of ISIS. #Debate

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. @Fahrenthold talks about his investigation into Donald Trump's questionable charitable giving: via @LeonardLopate

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"No more war" chants drowning out former Secretary of Defense and CIA director Leon Panetta's speech #DemsInPhilly

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It’s been over 100 years since she died, but Emily Roebling, the woman who oversaw the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, finally has a street named after her.

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At 16, Maya Angelou was San Francisco's first black streetcar conductor. http://t.co/7BCWkv4I9z http://t.co/h6cU4Cn1ji

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BREAKING: Leonard Lopate and Johnathan Schwartz, two longtime hosts at WNYC, have been put on leave effectively immediately pending investigations into allegations of inappropriate conduct.

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. @RepJerryNadler said Sunday that Trump administration officials should be jailed for civil contempt if they fail to reunify migrant families by the July 26 deadline.

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For this week's #RebelConvo on WNYC @rebel19 sat down with @ThisIsTheRead podcasters @crissles and @KidFury to talk about their new TV show #TheReadOnFuse 📺 Tune in tomorrow!

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#VPDebate fact-check:

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"I don't see any sign that Pres. Trump knows what to do under the Constitution." -John Yoo, fmr Bush staffer

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EXCLUSIVE: People with Hispanic last names were disproportionately purged from voter rolls in Brooklyn this April.

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. @BrianLehrer : "This is not permanent. This is an election. Democracy is so much more than an election." #ElectionMorningAfter

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Hidden messages have been found in the computer code from the Apollo Moon mission.

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Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello is on tour, and at one of his stop, he's helping bring musical education programming to kids from his home turf in Harlem.

Tom Morello Visits a Harlem School | All Of It | WNYC

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello helps bring musical education programming to kids from his home turf in Harlem.

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Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen are STILL having the most fun in NYC. (Holiday Edition) http://t.co/CTSCvvHE5y http://t.co/WGIZW15TQd

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Happening now: Protesters form a human wall outside #RNCinCLE arena chanting, "There is no debate, Trump = hate."

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Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric is motivating residents to become citizens so they can cast a vote against him.

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Huge upset! AP has called it for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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BREAKING: U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley defeated by young challenger in Democratic primary in New York.

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This weirdly warm weather in NYC has us like... @giphy

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It's the first faculty strike in Rutgers University's 256-year history. Unions are seeking better compensation and more security for adjunct members, as well as protections for students.

Rutgers faculty strikes: 9,000 educators to walk off job, affecting 67,000 students

It's the first faculty strike in Rutgers University's 256-year history. Unions are seeking better compensation and more security for adjunct members, as well as protections for students.

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The ruling kicks the case back down to the lower court, which has ordered former Pres. Donald Trump—as well as Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump—to testify beginning on July 15th regarding allegedly fraudulent business practices at the Trump Organization.