Using a new temperature gradient, researchers believe they have discovered a way to make invisibility a reality.
By Austin Fax
Anchor: Emily Spain
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
Senate Democrats Want Millionaires to Pay for Jobs Bill
Senate Democratic leaders proposed a 5% surtax for those making more than $1 million Wednesday to pay for Obama’s jobs bill.
By Emily Spain
Anchor: Kylie McGivern
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'Occupy Wall Street' Gains Strength, Unions Join the Fight
Union workers and students have joined Occupy Wall Street as the protests continue.
By Samuel Joseph
Anchor: Jim Flink
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First Lady Michelle Obama at White House Kitchen Garden Harvest
Local schoolchildren from Bancroft Elementary School, and Tubman Elementary School, in Washington, D.C. came to help harvest vegetables grown in the White House Garden that will be served at a State Dinner.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Newsy Report: Steve Jobs Passes Away
The Apple visionary died Wednesday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 56.
Watch video: http://www.newsy.com/videos/steve-jobs-passes-away/
By Evan Bush, JJ Bailey, Madison Mack, and Adnan Khan
Anchor: Kylie McGivern
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President Obama: 'Steve Was Among the Greatest of American Innovators'
Statement by the President on the Passing of Steve Jobs
Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was among the greatest of American innovators - brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.
By building one of the planet’s most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity. By making computers personal and putting the internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun. And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups alike. Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world.
The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve’s wife Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him.
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Steve Jobs Dead
Apple Co-Founder Was 56
MSNBC is reporting that Steve Jobs has died. From The G-Man will provide more details as they become available.
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Vets Say Wars Not Worth It
A Pew Research Center poll released Wednesday says 2 in 3 post-9/11 veterans think the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are not worth the costs.
By Nicole Thompson
Anchor: Emily Spain
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President Obama and President Lobo of Honduras
The two leaders discuss how our two countries can work effectively together to deal with the security situation throughout Central America, and how we can cooperate effectively in combatting the transnational drug trade.
Anonymous to (Maybe) Attack NYSE on Monday, Unconfirmed
Hacker group Anonymous releases a video declaring war on Wall Street. But the group can't seem to agree. Is it for real?
By Adam Falk
Anchor: Megan Murphy
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TSA Fast-Tracks Screenings
TSA is testing a pre-check program at four airports in U.S. in order to expedite the security check.
Sources:MSNBCTSAThe Miami HeraldFox News
By Jing Liu
Anchor: Lauren Gores
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In Memoriam....Army Private Danny Chen
From the Executive Chamber of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Friday, October 7 in honor of a soldier from New York City who died in Afghanistan on October 3.
Army Private Danny Chen died in Kandahar province while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team of the 25th Infantry Division, stationed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
"On behalf of all New Yorkers, I send my profound sympathies to the family, friends, and fellow soldiers of Private Chen," Governor Cuomo said.
"We will remember the service and mourn the loss of this New York soldier."
Army Private Danny Chen died in Kandahar province while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team of the 25th Infantry Division, stationed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
"On behalf of all New Yorkers, I send my profound sympathies to the family, friends, and fellow soldiers of Private Chen," Governor Cuomo said.
"We will remember the service and mourn the loss of this New York soldier."
From The G-Man would like to honor Army Private Danny Chen, his love of country, and his service with the following video tribute. May he rest in peace.
Addabbo: 'I Believe the Governor is Rushing Into Dangerous Territory'
Senator Co-Sponsored Bill S. 8129 B Calling for Hydrofracking Moratorium in Upstate Watershed
New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) released the following statement on Governor Cuomo’s support of hydrofracking drilling for natural gas upstate:
Governor Cuomo supports drilling for natural gas via hydrofracking because he believes drilling in the Marcellus Shale that runs through parts of New York could bring up to 37,000 jobs to communities upstate where people need work. He has long-vowed that extraction of natural gas reserves with hydraulic fracturing in the state would not be at the expense of human health or adversely impact the environment.
The governor did put some critical areas off limits to the process of blasting water, sand and chemicals into underground rock to tap natural gas: the watersheds of New York City and Syracuse. But an environmental study released last month by the Department of Environmental Conservation proposes to limit drilling within 1,000 feet of tunnels and aqueducts that deliver water to those cities—very different from the seven-mile buffer zone that New York City recommended. The governor must be cautious, not too hasty, otherwise gas drilling could damage the lands, communities and water quality for millions of New Yorkers.
I believe the governor is rushing into dangerous territory by planning to issue proposed regulations for drilling this month, with the public only having until December 12 to comment on the draft environmental study. His administration should wait until after the final study is completed before drawing up the regulations.
How do we store and treat millions of gallons of wastewater laced with potentially toxic chemicals that are expelled via fracking? Most New York sewage plants are not currently equipped to get rid of the wastewater. There should also be some way of phasing in drilling permits so that projects do not overwhelm rural communities. The state regulators must closely monitor such projects.
A recent Quinnipiac University poll of over 1,000 registered voters from September 13-18, showed that while New York voters support by a thin 45-41 percent margin, drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale because they think economic benefits outweigh the environmental concerns, upstate voters are divided, with 47 percent opposed because they are more worried about the environment and 43 percent in support.
New York City voters split on drilling 41-41 percent; suburban voters support drilling 56-31 percent. Support is 69-20 percent among Republicans, and 47-42 percent among independent voters, while Democrats are opposed 52-35 percent. Men support drilling 52-39 percent; women oppose drilling 44-39 percent – an obvious gender gap. New York State voters say tax the companies that drill for natural gas by 51-36 percent. And, they believe drilling will create jobs by 74-19 percent, with similar support among upstate, New York City and suburban voters.
Hydrofracking will damage the environment voters believe 51-13 percent, with 35 percent who don’t know. Upstate voters had a strong concern about the environment, 54-16 percent. So voters are less emphatic about the process damaging the environment than their overwhelming belief hydrofracking will produce jobs. Upstate voters, who have the most to gain in terms of jobs and the most to lose in terms of environment, oppose natural gas drilling, while suburban voters support it.
Families in other states--Texas, Colorado, and Pennsylvania--that have rushed into drilling for natural gas via hydrofracking tell of filling jars with brown, odor ridden water that comes out of their household water taps.
My fear is their story becomes the story of our families, our schools, our senior centers and our businesses. The possible negative impact is frightening and the problem could be bigger than any of us can imagine. Because not only could our water be not drinkable, it also cannot be used to bathe, cook, or really be used for any purpose.
The economic devastation could be enormous. The personal and economic toll may be larger than anything we have ever faced. Not only is our drinking water in danger, but the process itself is flawed. Hydrofracking accidents in Pennsylvania in the summer of last year took the lives of three workers. All this can be avoided for our people.
The large withdrawals of water required for hydrofracking could disrupt surface and ground water ecosystems for decades to come, and improper management of drilling and hydrofracking chemicals, drilling waste, and wastewater could pollute surface water and/or groundwater and have long-lasting impacts on our agricultural industry and environment.
I am not against drilling for gas, but I did support the idea of holding off on all hydrofracking drilling until the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation completed its report as to the safety of this process.
I believe we should rationally postpone further drilling just until we know more about the safety concerns. Therefore, I respectfully disagree with Governor Andrew Cuomo's wanting to lift the moratorium and cancel a bipartisan and common-sense bill passed by the Legislature in 2010. That bill was based on factual information gathered from environmental advocates, university experts and community members that met the real-world concerns of workers, families and farmers and that would have protected the drinkable water supply for over 12 million New Yorkers.I remain convinced that unrestricted hydrofracking activity will create a clear, present, and potentially permanent danger to the health and safety of millions of New Yorkers. Much of the Southern Tier, Central New York, the Hudson Valley and New York City draw their water from areas that were not fully protected by former Governor Paterson’s Executive Order vetoing the bill I cosponsored calling for a moratorium.
Once again, taxpayers are being asked by the energy industry to believe their drilling practices are safe and clean, but we need to look no further than the massive BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico following a deep-water drilling platform explosion, to recognize the importance of fully understanding the impact of drilling before breaking ground.
Without a thoughtful and comprehensive moratorium on hydrofracking, access to clean, drinkable water will be in jeopardy, and the health of millions put at risk. That is unacceptable.
Environmental advocates, university experts, farmers, independent policy groups and community members played an active role in crafting our legislation. We are deeply troubled the former and current governors failed to heed their advice and address their concerns, and instead, caved to pressure from a small but vocal group of oil and gas industry executives who care more for their bottom line than the safety of New Yorkers.
We're prepared to continue this fight to protect the water supply for millions of New Yorkers and to seek alternatives to hydrofracking.
Image courtesy of http://aztec-signs.biz.Did Eric Holder Know About ATF's Fast and Furious Program?
New documents directly contradict Attorney General Eric Holder's Congressional testimony about the controversial federal Fast and Furious program.
By Christina Hartman
Anchor: Ana Compain-Romero
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Car Bomb Kills in Somalia
An attack in the Somali capitol, Mogadishu, leaves 70 dead and at least 40 injured. Terrorist group Al Shabab claims responsibility.
By Adam Falk
Anchor: Megan Murphy
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Occupy Wall Street Protests
Critics say the movement will never be effective without concrete demands.
By Tracy Pfeiffer
Anchor: Jim Flink
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Eurozone Withholds Bailout Funds
The EU decided to withhold a bailout payment for Greece leading to protests over austerity measures and plunges in the global market.
By Emoke Bebiak
Anchor: Ana Compain-Romero
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Congress Passes Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown
The stopgap spending bill would keep the government funded through Nov. 18, replenishing FEMA’s coffers and cutting 1.5% from the Defense budget.
By Zach Toombs
Anchor: Zach Toombs
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Addabbo: 'The State Broke It's Promise'
Senator Responds to Cuomo's Veto of Bill to Maintain Health and Supplemental Benefits of New York City OTB Retirees
New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. (D-Queens), a member of the Senate's Racing, Gaming & Wagering Committee, released the following statement reacting to Governor Cuomo's recent veto of bill S.4489 that passed the legislature in June, requiring the state to maintain the health insurance and supplemental benefits received by retirees of the New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation (NYC OTB).
Under the proposed measure, the state would reimburse the city or its designee for the actual cost of benefits. Former employees received supplemental benefits such as prescription drugs, optical and dental insurance through welfare fund benefit plans funded through employer contributions. When benefits ceased to exist with the closure of NYC OTB in December 2010, retirees were left to determine which prior benefits they could attain without employer contributions.
The Senator stated at the time, "it was illogical how benefits ceased to exist with plans in place to continue funding of benefits for retirees," and Addabbo further noted that "the state broke its promise," one of many reasons for why he voted in favor of S.4489 and sought its passage. It came through both houses of the legislature in June, and had waited for the governor's signature until September 23, when Cuomo vetoed it. According to the Senator and the unions, Senate bill S.4489 and Assembly bill A.5785 address and satisfy the constitutionality and cost issues of health and supplemental benefits funding.
According to Addabbo, “I had written an August 10 letter to the Governor stating that I would be prepared to make additional appropriate budget cuts in spending or seek to further eliminate wasteful allocations in order to absorb the cost of S4489/A5785. I stand with the union members of DC 37 Local 2021 and Teamsters Local 858, who speak for the NYC OTB retirees now in crisis, who cannot continue monthly (COBRA) premiums, which exceed their monthly pension income. Many of the 900 retirees, unwell and aging but who do not satisfy Medicare age requirements, are in the hospital and under unmanageable stress over how to pay their medical bills. Ineligible to enroll in Medicare, retirees have considered enrolling in Medicaid, only to be told that the average OTB retiree monthly income is slightly higher than the 2011 Medicaid monthly income guideline of $1,410.83 for a family of two. Once again, those retirees were ineligible for Medicaid. So today, these NYC OTB retirees are lying in hospital beds uninsured, through no fault of their own."
Concludes Addabbo, "I'll fight along with the unions as we next propose a budget amendment, as soon as possible, to dispel the governor's concern that a lack of funding by the legislature to pay for the OTB health benefit was the reason he vetoed the bill. Expect to see the return of this OTB health bill in some form when the Senate convenes early next year. Until we get it right the next time, all OTB retirees under age 65 are between a rock and a hard place. No one should have to endure financial hardships and choose which benefits to leave behind."
“It is truly unfortunate that the governor vetoed saving the health care and supplemental benefits for 900 NYC OTB retirees. He could have worked with the legislature to find spending cuts in other areas of the budget that would have cost the state nothing, by following the specific plan submitted by the Senate last year when a sincere proposal was offered to save those jobs.
"Last December, the inaction of the former governor and the legislature cost some 1,000 OTB workers their jobs, with the financial cost to the state upwards of $500 million in pension benefits, a negative impact on the thoroughbred and horse racing industry in New York, and the possible detrimental effect that it may have on Aqueduct’s racing future.”
Let's Move! At the Worldwide Day of Play
First Lady Michelle Obama is joined by Nickelodeon stars Bigtime Rush and Victoria Justice as well as NBA Star Lebron James and Olympic Hero Dominique Dawes during the Nickelodeon Day of play.
Trade War Looms For US and China
A bill that would punish nations from undervaluing its currency is advancing in the U.S. Senate.
By Nick Adams
Anchor: Christina Hartman
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Bernanke to Congress: 'Economy is Faltering'
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke isn’t pulling any punches in testimony before Congress. He says the U.S. economy is close to faltering.
By Jim Flink
Anchor: Christina Hartman
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Chris Christie Not Running
Despite countless previous announcements, N.J. Governor, Chris Christie, made another announcement, stating he's not running for president.
By Erica Coghill
Anchor: Erica Coghill
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
American Airlines Stock Plummets
Shares of American Airlines’ parent company AMR dropped 33%, its lowest in eight years, after speculation it's going bankrupt.
By Iris Zhang
Anchor: Christina Hartman
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
What Impact Does Trump Have on Presidential Politics?
Paying a visit to Donald Trump has become a routine campaign stop for Republican presidential nominees. But does his endorsement hold weight?
By Zach Toombs
Anchor: Zach Toombs
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Chinese Company to Take Over Yahoo!?
The Alibaba Group’s CEO Jack Ma says he is interested in buying Yahoo!. Would Yahoo! become a Chinese company in the future?
By Jing Liu
Anchor: Zach Toombs
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Nobel Winner Dies Three Days Before Prize Awarded
Biologist Ralph Steinman died three days before being named as a Nobel Prize winner Monday in Physiology or Medicine.
By Emily Spain
Anchor: Emily Spain
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Media Write Bachman Campaign Obit
Not even two full months have passed since her Ames Straw Poll win, and the headlines are already declaring the death of Michele Bachmann's campaign.
By Christina Hartman
Anchor: Christina Hartman
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
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