According to New York State law, the murder of an EMT, firefighter or any other medical responder in the line of duty is not the same as killing a police, court, probation or other officer. It's a distinction one North Country family found out about the hard way. But since her son was killed three years ago, one woman has worked tirelessly to change it. As our Brian Dwyer reports, the mother of Mark Davis was in Albany Tuesday as her dream moved one step closer to reality.
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Senate Republicans unveil a bill they say would boost job creation by giving businesses a significant tax cut. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman explains why there's more going on here than meets the eye.
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Governor Cuomo says he wants improvements to the care of people at state-run disability facilities. But some say they're worried a bill that would create new oversight for the facilities may be defeated in the state legislature and they're calling for changes to make sure it passes. YNN's Zach Fink has more.
05/21/2012 09:24 PM
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It's been nearly two weeks since President Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage and people are still talking about the implications, especially among Christian voters, a community polarized by the issue. With nearly 80 percent of Americans identifying as Christians, our Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Erin Billups takes a look at the differences in philosophical beliefs that may dictate how they may vote this November.
Updated 05/21/2012 09:13 PM
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The New York Archdiocese is among several groups joining a lawsuit against a mandate to require religious organizations to provide birth control to their employees. Opponents of the mandate argue that it infringes on religious freedoms, while those in favor say it would be beneficial to the health of women and children. YNN's Courtney Gross has the latest from Manhattan.
05/21/2012 08:37 PM
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While Governor Cuomo says he supports an increase in the state's minimum wage, he says he does not expect to see it happen this year. The governor blames Senate republicans for the failure of the measure. YNN's Nick Reisman has more.
05/21/2012 09:00 PM
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Day two of deliberations in the John Edwards campaign finance trial ended like day one, with the jury still undecided and asking to see more exhibits. YNN's Ed Scannell has been following the case from the courtroom and he has the latest.
05/21/2012 05:47 PM
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Is fat where it's at? Is thin in? Or does your weight not make any difference when it comes to success and happiness? These are some of the questions we asked in a new YNN-Marist Poll. Our Roger Clark has the answers.
05/21/2012 03:05 PM
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This week, New York's highest court issued a surprising ruling about child pornography that spurred state lawmakers to action. YNN's Zack Fink has the details.
Updated 05/18/2012 08:13 PM
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Jurors in the John Edwards campaign finance trial won't deliver a verdict until Monday at the earliest. They asked the judge to re-examine a number of exhibits. Ed Scannell has more.
05/18/2012 06:04 PM
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