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Garcetti lead over Greuel narrows slightly

His advantage has shrunk by three points in the past month, but he still leads overall and among virtually every category of voters.

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Swimming poo(l)s: Fecal findings prompt CDC call for 'improved swimmer hygiene'

New York City Public Pools Open For Summer

This week's CDC Morbidity and Mortality report reveals a revolting truth about swimming pools — more than half of the locations tested in 2012 showed traces of Escherichia coli, indicating that "swimmers introduced fecal material into pool water.

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Powerball lottery jackpot grows to $600 million

Powerball Jackpot $600 million

The Powerball lottery jackpot has reached $600 million, the largest prize in the game's history. Before the 7:59 p.m. Saturday drawing, it could be the world's largest lotto prize.