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Deadly Bronx Zoo Crash Was Accidental, Police Say

A stretch of a New York City roadway has become the focus of frustration after a fatal accident

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What the Rest of the World is Like for Women

Conditions for women have improved slightly over the last 20 years, but many areas still suffer from incredible inequality, violence and educational disparity

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Ontario Legalizes Brothels, Bodyguards to Protect Sex Workers

According to a ruling by Ontario’s highest court Monday, prostitutes may set up brothels and hire bodyguards, but solicitation on the street is still forbidden.

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Chinese ‘Eagle Dad’ Defends Making Son Run in Snow Without Clothing

On a family vacation to the U.S. during the Chinese New Year, He Liesheng recorded his 4-year-old son running around a snowy street in Flushing, New York. Wearing only underwear and shoes, the child, nicknamed Duoduo, cried and shivered while his parents pressured him to run and perform push-ups in the snow.

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Christmas Safety Video Shows Drunk Woman Falling Under a Train

The British Transport Police want passengers to have a safe and merry Christmas, so they’ve uploaded a video of a drunk woman falling underneath a train.

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Vienna, Austria Named World’s Best Place to Live

It basically came down to the apple strudel.

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QUOTE: Banning Cell Use Not Popular

“This is not going to be popular. But, we’re not here to be popular. We’re here to do what needs to be done.” — DEBORAH HERSMAN, National Transportation Safety Board chairperson, on proposing a ban on cell phone use by truckers nationwide (via AP)

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Brawl Breaks Out at N.Y. Amusement Park Over Religious Head Scarves

After female members of a group organized by the Muslim American Society of New York were denied entry to certain rides at Playland in Rye, N.Y. because of head coverings, a fight erupted and 15 people were detained by police.

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Experts: Hurricane Irene Set To Be an ‘Extraordinary Threat’

The Weather Channel is reporting in no uncertain terms that Hurricane Irene will be historically big, the likes of which have rarely been seen in metropolitan areas from North Carolina up to New England.

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Pilot Bathroom Breaks: The Latest Air-Safety Issue?

In just three seconds, a hijacker could take over a plane. How? By waiting for the pilot to go to the bathroom.