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California Legislature Approves Assisted Suicide

SACRAMENTO — In a landmark victory for supporters of assisted suicide, the California State Legislature on Friday gave its final approval to a bill that would allow doctors to help terminally ill people end their lives. Four states — Oregon ... >> view original

Two Weeks in New York

“It's going to be very important to have perspective,” Mouratoglou told The New York Times before the tournament. “She has to be conscious of everything she's achieved, all the records she has. This is not that important. I understand for the press it ... >> view original

CNN exclusive: Riccardo Tisci's love letter to New York City

In an exclusive interview just days before the start of NYFW, Tisci took us on a tour of his choice New York sights and talked us through his lifelong obsession with America, the importance of Bambi, and what the rest of the world could learn from ... >> view original

New York Today: A Day to Remember

The New York City Fire Museum has its annual remembrance ceremony at 1 p.m.. At 3 p.m., the 9/11 Memorial will be open to the public for a viewing of “Tribute in Light,” two beams of light representing the towers, beginning at dusk. The plaza is open ... >> view original

US Drops Charges That Professor Shared Technology With China

WASHINGTON — When the Justice Department arrested the chairman of Temple University's physics department this spring and accused him of sharing sensitive American-made technology with China, prosecutors had what seemed like a damning piece of ... >> view original

Officer Who Arrested James Blake Has History of Force Complaints

The New York Police Department released surveillance video of the arrest on Friday, offering a minute-long glimpse of the manhandling of a biracial sports star by a white plainclothes officer that compelled officials to swiftly strip the officer of his ... >> view original

9/11 rescue dog celebrates 16th birthday in New York City

A 16-year-old 9/11 rescue dog recently had a birthday celebration that dog dreams are made of in New York City. Bretagne and her owner, Denise Corliss, were part of Texas Task Force 1.They were deployed to New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, and worked ... >> view original

New York OKs $15 minimum wage for fast-food workers

NEW YORK (AP) — New York state will gradually raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $15 an hour — the first time any state has set the minimum that high. Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration formally approved the increase Thursday, a move the ... >> view original

New York Fashion Week Spring 2016: The Best Shows From Day 2

After pouring over the dreamy opening day collections, we were back at it again today for even more must-see New York Fashion Week shows. Day two reaffirms that there are some clear trends cropping up on the runway already, including delicate halter ... >> view original

Catalans Campaigning for Independence March in Barcelona

Speaking here on Friday ahead of the march, Artur Mas, the Catalan leader, said the election was a make-or-break chance for Catalonia to become a new European state. He called on the Madrid government to grant Catalonia the right to secede if ... >> view original