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Left, John Beaumont, 54, of West Babylon, on his way to arraignment in Central Islip Criminal Court where he was charged in the stabbing death of his brother Thomas Beaumont, 57, right. (May 12, 2013)
Long Island's <a href="/topics//Unemployment">unemployment</a> rate dropped sharply to 6 percent in April, the lowest since 2008, the state <a href="/topics//Labor_Department">Labor Department</a> said Tuesday afternoon. In April 2012 the rate stood at 7.1 percent.Sharp drop in LI unemployment rate new20 m ago SHOW MORE

Long Island

A sign urging for a "yes" vote across from Baldwin Middle School as Long Islanders prepare vote tomorrow on school budget and board elections. (May 20, 2013)$11.5B in school spending up for vote Anthony Santino, a Republican, is a Hempstead Town councilman representing the 4th District. (June 26, 2009)Pol loses hamlet due to redistricting WOODBURY, NY - OCTOBER 18: U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY) attends an appearance by former Vice President Dick Cheney at the Long Island Association fall luncheon at the Crest Hollow Country Club on October 18, 2012 in Woodbury, New York. Cheney discussed foreign and domestic issues, including the upcoming presidential election, at the business organization's luncheon. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)LI area sees $22M boost in disaster fund SHOW MORE

Sports

Travis Hafner crosses home plate after hitting a game-tying solo home run in the ninth inning to force extra innings against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. (May 20, 2013)Yankees' bats power past O's in 10 Ike Davis walks back to the dugout after striking out in the third inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. (May 20, 2013)Mets continue to struggle at plate in loss to Reds Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony talks to reporters at the MSG Training Center. (May 20, 2013)Melo: 'We want to win the championship' Henrik Lundqvist grimaces in pain from his left arm after making a save late in the third period against the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at TD Garden in Boston. (May 19, 2013)Lundqvist to play in Game 3 despite injury SHOW MORE

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Teachers carry children away from Briarwood Elementary school after a tornado destroyed the school in south Oklahoma City, Okla. (May 20, 2013)Photos: Oklahoma tornadoes <b> <br> COLOR BLOCKING </b> </br> Punchy pops of highly-saturated color works well on the beach. This Motel 50s-style halter's black detail makes the pink stand out even more; $59.40 at asos.com.Summer swimwear trends for the whole family Graduating students James Fernandez, left, of Farmingdale, and Anthony Augugliaro, of Bellmore, right, cheer for a friend at the 2013 Molloy College commencement ceremonies held at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. (May 20, 2013)Molloy College Class of 2013 graduates Heirloom Tavern's Berkshire pork chop is served spiked with sherry vinegar. (March 2, 2013)Top 100: LI's best New American restaurants SHOW MORE

Opinion

Left: Hofstra University students mourn Andrea Rebello during a vigil held May 18, 2013 at the Hempstead school. Right: Hofstra University junior Andrea Rebello, 21, was killed during an armed home invasion at an off-campus residence in Uniondale. This photo is from her blog, http://andrearebello.wordpress.com.Editorial: Questions shroud shooting at Hofstra Israeli soldiers of the Golani brigade take part in an exercise near the border with Syria. (May 6, 2013)Young: Israel forges onward in a hostile region President Barack Obama walks on the South Lawn after returning to the White House. (May 19, 2013)Ponnuru: Obama's scandals could hurt Republicans Bellport residents vote during the school board elections at Bellport Middle School in Bellport. (May 15, 2012)Editorial: Vote on school boards, not just budgets

Entertainment

Zendaya Coleman and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy performing on the celebrity dance competition series "Dancing with the Stars" in Los Angeles. (May 13, 2013)Zendaya tops 'DWTS' by 1 point going into finale Lindsay Lohan teamed up with the comedy website funnyordie.com for a parody of an eHarmony online dating video, in which she says she's looking for someone to spend the rest of her life with -- or at least the rest of her probation.Lohan says she's a 'crazy' redhead in 'eHarmony' video Justin Bieber and Mally, the young capuchin monkey he left in Germany when officials would not let the singer bring her into the country while touring there in March.Bieber's monkey becomes property of Germany In this undated publicity file photo, members of the Doors, from left, John Densmore, Robbie Krieger, Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison, pose for a portrait. Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, died May 20, 2013. He was 74. <a href="http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/manzarek-founding-member-of-the-doors-dies-at-74-1.5301564" target="0"><b>Newsday's obituary for Ray Manzarek </b></a><br />The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies SHOW MORE

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Business

Long Island's <a href="/topics//Unemployment">unemployment</a> rate dropped sharply to 6 percent in April, the lowest since 2008, the state <a href="/topics//Labor_Department">Labor Department</a> said Tuesday afternoon. In April 2012 the rate stood at 7.1 percent.Sharp drop in LI unemployment rate new20 m ago Economists predict consumer spending will rise 2.3 percent this year, up from a forecast of 1.9 percent in February. Above, shoppers walk along Broadway in Manhattan. (April 26, 2013)Economists bullish on consumer spending Can an employer legally give workers demerits on expected promotions or salary increases if they have to take a day off without notice or if they spend too much time in the bathroom?Help Wanted: Rating caveat GrubHub of Manhattan and Seamless North America of Chicago Monday, May 20, 2013, announced plans to merge and create a new company with more than 20,000 restaurants in 500 cities across the United States.Seamless, GrubHub cook up plans to combine SHOW MORE

New York City

Samir Nasri of Manchester City shoots past Petr Cech of Chelsea to score the opening goal during the FA Cup with Budweiser semifinal match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium. (April 14, 2013)Yanks, Man City to own NY MLS team new18 m ago <a href="/topics//Jim_Henson">Jim Henson</a> and some of his famous creations -- Big Bird, Miss Piggy and Kermit -- gather with the other Muppets.Jim Henson's items head to NY museum new14 m ago <a href="/topics//Caroline_Kennedy">Caroline Kennedy</a> claps during an event to award the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Awards at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 2009 in <a href="/topics/Boston">Boston</a>. (May 18, 2009)Jury with Caroline Kennedy acquits man Members of the LGBT community and their supporters fill the streets as they gather to speak out after a string a bias attacks, including the fatal shooting of 32-year old Mark Carson on Saturday, during a rally in New York's Greenwich Village, Monday, May 20, 2013. A spate of hate-fueled attacks on gay men in New York, including a killing last week on a busy street in one of Manhattan's most gay-friendly neighborhoods, has prompted outcry and soul-searching about enduring bias after gay-rights advances in recent years.NYC marches against anti-gay hate crime SHOW MORE

Nation/World

President Barack Obama looks down while meeting with Myanmar's President Thein Sein in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (May 20, 2013)Official: Obama aides knew of IRS audit; Prez not told This undated photo found on the VK page of Dias Kadyrbayev shows Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, at an unknown location.Judge: Officials must disclose records to Tsarnaev defense Nutrition scholar Prof. Barry Popkin, head of the University of North Carolina Food Research Program, points to an ingredient label while discussing his study, what foods Americans are purchasing in stores and eating, in his office at UNC-Chapel Hill. (April 3, 2013)'Food map' created to outline what Americans eat SHOW MORE

Politics

In this file photo, Gov. Andrew Cuomo listens as Ray Halbritter of the Oneida Indian Nation speaks during a news conference in Albany. (May 16, 2013)Cuomo form letter seeks support on LIPA Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, left, walks with Assemblyman Vito Lopez, to an affordable housing news conference at the Capitol in Albany. (April 18, 2012)Janison: Lopez scandal imperils Silver The sex offender trailer is located on the property of the county sheriff's impound and police academy in Westhampton. (Mar. 11, 2013)Sex offenders allege Suffolk law violates rights Assemblyman Vito Lopez, D-Brooklyn, speaks during an affordable housing news conference as Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Manhattan, left, listens, at the Capitol in Albany. (April 18, 2013)Official: Vito Lopez to step down Monday SHOW MORE