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Week In Review

A Russian milestone: 1st black elected to office

August 1, 2010

In a country where racism is entrenched and often violent, Sagbo’s election as one of Novozavidovo’s 10 municipal councilors is a milestone. But among the town’s 10,000 people, the 48-year-old from the West African country of Benin is viewed simply a Russian who cares about his hometown.

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Obama signs sweeping financial overhaul into law

July 26, 2010

Reveling in victory, President Barack Obama last Wednesday signed into law the most sweeping overhaul of financial regulations since the Great Depression, a package that aims to protect consumers and ensure economic stability from Main Street to Wall Street.

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Hot enough for ya? Temps soar to 100 in East

July 9, 2010

The heat wasn’t going to keep Jerryll Freels inside on his vacation. The 28-year-old made his way through Times Square on Monday, combating the hot weather with a wet white washcloth over his head and a water bottle in hand.

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Justices extend gun owner rights nationwide

July 5, 2010

The Supreme Court held last Monday that Americans have the right to own a gun for self-defense anywhere they live, expanding the conservative court’s embrace of gun rights since John Roberts became Chief Justice.

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