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Monday, March 15, 2010 | 3:25pm

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Hooters Cook Busted for 20-Year-Old Rape After Applying for City Job

A cook applying for a city job is now headed to prison for six years for a 20-year-old crime.

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Manhattan Woman Sues 'Couples Retreat' Producer For

Manhattan Woman Sues 'Couple's Retreat' Producers for Being Jerks

A Manhattan woman and former bikini model whose image was used to sexually inspire Jon Favreau in the movie "Couple's Retreat" is suing the film's producers for $10 million.

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David Letterman's Accused Blackmailer Robert Halderman Pleads Guilty

Robert Halderman is expected to plead guilty on Tuesday in exchange for a lighter sentence.

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City Schools Graduation Rate Rises for Fifth Year Running

The city’s graduation rate rose to 59 percent for the fifth year in 2009 and the drop-out rate has been cut roughly in half since 2005, the mayor announced with Schools Chancellor Joel Klein on Tuesday.

Council Member Jessica Lappin at Rally for Seniors(DNAinfo/Gabriela Resto-Montero)

City Council Launches Campaign to Save City Senior Centers From...

City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin launched a campaign to save city senior centers from budget cuts.

Crane Company Owner Turns Himself in to DA to Face Manslaughter...

James Lomma was indicted on manslaughter and other charges Monday.

Manhattan Courthouse Reopens Nearly a Week After a Fire, Lil' Wayne...

It's back to business as usual in the Manhattan criminal court system with the doors of 100 Centre Street due to reopen Monday morning.

African Burial Ground National Monument Now Open(DNAinfo/Josh Williams)

African Burial Ground National Monument Debuts Downtown

Former cemetery for African slaves provides learning opportunity for future generations.

Obama Talks Tough on Wall Street in State of the Union Address(AP Photo/Tim Sloan, Pool)

Obama Administration Reportedly Consdering Trying 9/11 Suspects In...

After months of protests from New Yorkers, President Obama’s advisers are likely to recommend that Khalif Sheikh Mohammed, the self-proclaimed mastermind of 9/11, be tried in a military tribunal, the Washington Post reported.