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President Barack Obama speaks at a Democratic fundraiser in New York City, on May 13, 2013. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Obama Pushes Back Against Dems Who Want Him To Adopt More Defiant Democratic Tone

Huddling with A-list celebrities and top re-election donors, President Barack Obama bemoaned the partisan forces that have stymied compromise in Washington as he raised campaign cash for Democrats in New York.

2013/05/14

Carmelo Anthony v. Celtics (credit: Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Melo, Knicks Get Rival Celtics In 1st Round

The Knicks should have their size back in time for their playoff opener, with Tyson Chandler and Kenyon Martin both on the mend.

2013/04/17

Sandy Victims Blast Delays In Flood Insurance Aid

Even as Congress headed toward passage Friday of an aid package for victims of Superstorm Sandy, many victims seethed, wondering why it took so long.

2013/01/04

File photo of a house for sale. (credit: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

US Home Prices Rise In October From Previous Year

US home prices rose in most major cities in October compared with a year ago, pushed up by rising sales and a decline in the supply of available homes. Higher prices show the housing market is improving even as it moves into the fall and winter, when sales traditionally slow.

2012/12/26

Celebrity Neighbors: Experts Weigh In On How It Affects Property Values

Will having a celebrity neighbor help or hurt your home’s value?

2012/11/21

US President Barack Obama in a FEMA shelter in Staten Island (Photo credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Obama Views Sandy Recovery In Aerial Tour Of NYC

President Barack Obama got his first look Thursday at the devastation that Superstorm Sandy waged on New York City, with a helicopter tour above flood-ravaged and burned-out sections of Queens and Staten Island.

2012/11/15

Taxi Cab Obsessions

Hailing a taxi in the city can prove quite tedious, especially when someone jumps in front of you to take the ride for themselves, but those rare encounters usually don’t turn passengers to fisticuffs.

2012/09/26

Mormon Salt Lake Temple in Utah. Utah was considered the most charitable state, when religion was taken into consideration. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)

Less Religious States Give Less To Charity, Sort Of

A new study on the generosity of Americans suggests that states with the least religious residents are also the stingiest about giving money to charity.

2012/08/20

From Chumps To Champs: Giants Cap Stunning Season With Super Bowl Title

Beset by injuries, the Giants were counted out before the season even began. At 7-7, they seemed doomed to narrowly miss the playoffs. Forget about all of that now. Get ready for a parade, New York.

2012/02/06