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The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) warns the state's power grid is at an inflection point as energy reserves have dropped roughly 80%.
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The Republican primary in New York's 21st Congressional District is shaping up to reflect the tension within the party — political outsider Anthony Constantino is facing establishment State Assemblyman Robert Smullen. -
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Robert Smullen and Anthony Constantino have been trading barbs in a vicious Republican primary campaign in New York's 21st Congressional District.
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In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and centennials. "The divided soul of the nation is in full view," he says.
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The deal is a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the Middle East aflame and shook the global economy. However, it did not resolve critical issues set aside for further negotiations. -
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an Ebola outbreak is reshaping life, with fear spreading faster than information and hospitals turning into places of urgent containment rather than care. -
It's becoming common for campaigns to seek out viral moments and the support of internet stars to reach new voters. But the strategy, albeit flashy, has yielded mixed results in key races this year.
