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Tax Filing Deadline Fast Approaching [AUDIO]

Joe-Cutter By Joe Cutter April 16, 2012

Procrastinators and last-minute tax filers, this is it! The deadline for filing your Federal income tax return is midnight, Tuesday.

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NFL Changes Tone On Gambling Advertising

Matt-White By Matthew White April 13, 2012

It was a story that fell under the radar, but marked a radical change in stance for the National Football League.

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Unemployment Claims Are Up [AUDIO]

Joe-Cutter By Joe Cutter April 13, 2012

Claims for unemployment benefits have risen here and across the country. But hiring slowly continues to improve.

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Novelty Hand Grenade to Blame for Evacuation of New York’s World Financial Center [VIDEO]

By Townsquare News Network April 12, 2012



Evacuation at World Financial Center (WABC TV) Authorities say a novelty grenade mounted on a plaque with the words "Complaint Dept. Pull Pin"  was to blame for an evacuation at a building near New York's ground z

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Zimmerman Arrested, Charged With 2nd Degree Murder In Treyvon Martin Shooting [VIDEO]

Dan-Alexander247x247 By Dan Alexander April 11, 2012

Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, is now  jailed in Sanford, Florida, the site of the killing Feb. 26 that set off a nationwide debate over racial profiling and self-defense.

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A memorial to Trayvon Martin is seen outside The Retreat at Twin Lakes community A memorial to Trayvon Martin is seen outside The Retreat at Twin Lakes community in Sanford, Florida. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Q&A In The Trayvon Martin Shooting

By Townsquare News Network April 11, 2012

The fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a neighborhood watch volunteer led to nationwide protests calling for the shooter's arrest.

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New Car Prices Hit Record High

Dino-Flammia By Dino Flammia April 11, 2012

Despite increasing gas prices, automakers are pushing car prices to record levels.

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Your Smart Phone Could Be Leaking Personal Information [AUDIO]

Stacy-Proebstle By Stacy Proebstle April 11, 2012

You use it for everything - checking email, buying concert tickets, online banking. Studies now show criminals can easily access personal information on your smart phone without any detection.

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Teens Continue to Text While Driving, Survey Says

Dino-Flammia By Dino Flammia April 10, 2012

According to a survey conducted for State Farm, just 43% of 16 and 17 year old drivers say they have never texted while driving. That is the same percentage as 2010.

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Rick Santorum Drops Out Of Presidential Race [VIDEO]

Dan-Alexander247x247 By Dan Alexander April 10, 2012

On the eve of the primary in his home state of Pennsylvania, Republican Rick Santorum is dropping out of the race for President.

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