School’s Hugging Policy Confuses Students, Parents

A New Jersey middle school principal announced a "no hug" policy to crack down on inappropriate contact. But what does the new rule actually mean? 

Sources:WCBSBabbleNewJerseyStar-Ledger

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By Mallory Perryman

Anchor: Logan Tittle

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WTC One World's Most Expensive Office Building

Construction costs and setbacks are expected to make the new World Trade Center tower the world’s most expensive office building.

Sources:WallStreetJournalHuffingtonPostWCBS

NewYorkPostFoxNews

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By David Earl

Anchor: Ana Compain-Romero

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Firebombing Investigated As Possible Hate Crime

Of the four buildings hit in a homemade firebomb attack, two have religious ties.

Sources:WCBSTheNewYorkTimesNY1

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By Nathan Bryne

Anchor: Jim Flink

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Doctors and Nurses Not Washing Up?

According to a new study, surveillance cameras show doctors and nurses aren’t washing up as much as they should.

Sources:WCBSWNBCClinicalInfectiousDiseasesWXIX

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By Kim St. Onge

Anchor: Kim St. Onge

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Editor's Note: A registered nurse from New York City, who retired after 30 years in the industry, revealed shocking details of this practice and noted it was commonplace. The nurse was featured in an exclusive investigative report by From The G-Man on bacteria and germ-laden hospital lab coats, scrubs and other medical attire.

Our special report was confirmed when MSNBC posted the following article on its website five days after From The G-Man broke the story:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44334682/ns/health-infectious_diseases/t/hospital-garb-harbors-nasty-bacteria-new-study-says/

From The G-Man shared its findings with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, the New York State Health Department, and elected officials within New York City. To date, no comments have been provided to this news site regarding the findings, and no action has been taken to address the matter. Visit the following link to read the news story:

http://fromthegman.blogspot.com/2011/08/staff-infections-medical-professionals_26.html

Anti-Semitic Attack Occurs Close to Nazi Anniversary

A series of Anti-Semitic attacks occurred in Brooklyn on Friday, the day after the 73rd anniversary of a Nazi attack in Germany and Austria.

Sources:WNYWNY1FBIThe Yeshiva WorldWCBS

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By Kerry Leary

Anchor: Christy Lewis

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Dog Miraculously Survived Gas Chamber

Daniel is a 5-year-old puppy who survived the gas chamber in Alabama.

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By Newsy Staff
Anchor: Erica Coghill

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NYC Sex Education Program Raising Concerns

A sex education program due to start in January has many parents concerned because of its racy content. Some topics include anal sex and bestiality.

Sources:WNBCNew York PostWPIXThe New York TimesWCBSJezebel

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By Kerry Leary

Anchor: Christina Hartman

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