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Aired: May 8, 2009 | Comment
5 Minutes with Mara Schiavocampo

Reporter/Producer: Sia Nyorkor
Camera: Jessica Hopper, Rana Good
Mara Schiavocampo is the digital reporter for NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. In our interview, she discusses some of the challenges of her job.

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Aired: May 8, 2009 | 2 Comments
Baseball Updates

Reporter/Producer: Mark Kottler
In this update, Mark Kottler reports on the death of Dom DiMaggio; the return of Yankees slugger, Alex Rodrigues; and the suspension of Dodgers outfielder, Manny Ramirez.

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Aired: May 8, 2009 | Comment
Wildfires Threaten Santa Barbara

Writer: Mark Kottler
Graphic: Franz Strasser, Alison Moodie
Wildfires in Santa Barbara, California, forced officials to evacuate an area about the size of Manhattan. Mark Kottler has an update on the story.

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Aired: May 8, 2009 | Comment
Making Music Underground

Producer/Reporter: Ivonne Snavely
The MTA held its 22-annual Music Under New York auditions to find the best street musicians in town. Ivonne Snavely reports.

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Aired: May 8, 2009 | Comment
Retail Industry Hit Hard by Unemployment

Reporter: Jessica Hopper
Producer: Bibi Nunez
The service industry accounted for half of jobs lost in April and 269,000 people working in places like banks, restaurants and retail stores lost their jobs. Jessica Hopper reports on the retail industry and how it is coping.

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Aired: May 8, 2009 | Comment
Deadly Stalking

Reporter: Angel Canales
Producer: Linh Tran
Johana Justin-Jinich’s stalking case is a stark demonstration of how dangerous stalkers can be. Angel Canales has more on safety precautions.

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Aired: May 8, 2009 | Comment
Lady Liberty Shows Off Her Crown

Reporter: Linh Tran
Producer: Angel Canales
Starting this Fourth of July the crown atop the Statue of Liberty will once again be open to the public. The National Park service announced that people would be able to tour the crown for the first time since the attacks on Sept. 11. Linh Tran spoke to some people who were excited about the announcement.

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Aired: May 8, 2009 | Comment
Mothers day at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden

Reporter: Faith Abubey
Producer: Yomi Abiola
A budgeted field trip to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden could make Mom smile. Faith Abubey reports.

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Aired: May 8, 2009 | Comment
Taxi Surcharge Fuels Anger Among Drivers

Reporter/Producer: Sia Nyorkor
New York state agreed on a compromise bailout for the MTA after 6 months of back and forth and the resignation of their CEO, Elliot Sander. But the financial package comes with a price-tag, one that New York City taxi drivers and riders will have to pay. Sia Nyorkor reports.

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Aired: May 8, 2009 | Comment
Spotlight on CFL Bulbs

Reporter: Amanda Blitz
Producer: Rana Good
Over the last few years there’s been a push to promote compact fluorescent light bulbs. They’re energy efficient and save consumers money, but they carry risks. Amanda Blitz sheds some light on the subject.

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