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Thousands fill New York’s Fifth Ave. to celebrate labor
September 12, 2011On September 10, Labor Day, New York City's main thoroughfare, Fifth Avenue, was filled for 30 blocks with thousands of union families celebrating the labor movement.
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African immigrants targeted in Libya end game
September 12, 2011Reports have surfaced about Libya rebel forces targeting dark skinned people for violent repression including rape and murder.
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Fire Fighters commemorate 9/11 with N.Y.-to-D.C. memorial ride
September 12, 2011The New York locals of the Fire Fighters, who lost 343 members and their priest on 9/11 2001, will commemorate their fallen colleagues with a 343-mile memorial bicycle ride.
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Justice Department cites abuses by police in Puerto Rico
September 12, 2011A new U.S. Department of Justice report sharply criticizes the Puerto Rican Police Department for brutality, racism, corruption and violations of constitutional rights.
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Retiree group working to get seniors to back Obama
September 12, 2011The labor-backed Alliance for Retired Americans is gearing up for a tough battle - getting non-union retirees to vote for Barack Obama in 2012.
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