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Shoppers love outlet malls. They think they are the utopia for bargain deals. But are they really? Chris Wragge reports.

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New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is suing the United Homeless Organization, alleging the charity is really just one big scam. Dave Carlin reports.

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The attorney for one of the Sacred Heart University lacrosse players accused in an alleged sexual assault against a freshman girl says the boys may have behaved badly but commit a crime. Kathryn Brown reports.

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New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott was giving back to the community Tuesday, teaming up the Food Bank of New York City.

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He started helping his mom solve the crossword puzzles in the New York Times when he was just 4, now a Bergen County teen has become the youngest person ever to construct one for the newspaper. CBS 2's Christie Sloan reports.

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For the first time in its more than 80-year history, the Thanksgiving Day Parade will not be on Broadway. CBS 2's John Slattery reports on the new route for the famed celebration.

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A sex scandal is unfolding at a prominent Catholic college in Connecticut, but lawyers for the accused say the entire incident was just a "college boy prank." CBS 2's Tony Aiello reports.

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Officials are issuing a warning about an alleged scam on the street. State officials say the people using water jugs to raise money for the homeless are really con artists, lining their own pockets. CBS 2's Marcia Kramer reports.

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A 13-year-old boy is safe at home with his family after he went missing for 11 days. The teen, who has autism, stepped ona train and went unnoticed ride after ride. CBS 2's Lou Young tells of his subway odyssey.

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More than 4 million people are living with a pacemaker or similar device called a defibrillator, and for them getting an MRI scan was always considered risky. Now, NYC researchers are changing that. CBS 2's Dr. Holly Phillips reports.

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Going green -- to turn one person's trash into another person's treasure. For some entrepreneurs, your trash is inventory for their eco-friendly businesses. CBS 2's Elise Finch reports.

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It was a happy and healthy reunion for two couples involved in a successful, surgical kidney swap. CBS 2's Kristine Johnson reports.

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Right now at Rikers Island, inmates are preparing a huge Thanksgiving Meal for the homeless. The program is called "Fresh Start," and it's giving fathers a second chance at life, once they're released from jail. CBS 2's Cindy Hsu reports.

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A 95-year-old woman has never soared higher. Germany has finally restored her high jumping record, 73 years after the Nazi's disallowed it because she's Jewish. CBS 2's Don Dahler reports.

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The largest baby crib recall ever in the country is now underway, but the recall wasn't enough for Suffolk County lawmakers. Officials have banned drop-side cribs in the county now. CBS 2's Jennifer McLogan reports.

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A fire ripped through a New Jersey church Tuesday, but parishioners are thankful. They say because of the fierce determination of firefighters, their church and sacred objects were saved from destruction. CBS 2 HD's Jay Dow reports.

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Justice for a 95-year-old former track and field star, cheated out of her record by the nazis. Margaret Lambert of Queens was a record-setting high jumper in her native Germany, but the nazis disallowed her athletic feats because she was Jewish.

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Potatoes are a Thanksgiving must, but they don't have to be plain, mashed or baked. CBS 2's Tony Tantillo shows us how rosemary can make spuds very special.

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American is in the midst of an explosion in arthritis cases, and that's led to a whole host of creams, machines, and potients to treat the problem. But do they work? CBS 2's Dr. Max Gomez reports.

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The largest baby crib recall ever in the country is now underway, but Suffolk County is taking it one step further, signing into law a first-in-the-nation ban on drop-side cribs. CBS 2's Jennifer McLogan reports.

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Just days before Thanksgiving, a suspicious fire nearly destroys an historic church in New Jersey. The fire re-ignited Tuesday morning after first breaking out overnight. CBS 2's Jay Dow reports.

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In an attempt to close the state's looming budget gap, Gov. David Paterson is asking the state Legislature for extraordinary powers. CBS 2's Magee Hickey reports.

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A dangerous baby crib defect has led to the largest crib recall in U.S. history, but Suffolk County isn't waiting for a federal prohibition. The county executive will sign into law a ban on drop side cribs. CBS 2's Magee Hickey has more.

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A fire in a church in New Jersey is being labeled suspicious. The three-alarm blaze broke out around 11 p.m. Monday night behind The Church Of The Good Shepherd in Midland Park. CBS 2's Jay Dow has more.

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City Hall and the NYPD are making no apologies for their controversial decision to lock more than two-dozen innocent people on a subway train with a man wanted for murder. Sean Hennessey reports.

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As shoppers mull over when to begin their holiday purchasing, retailers are rolling out big savings prior to Black Friday. Mary Calvi reports.

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More than 2 million cribs are being recalled due to the potential hazards they pose to children. Kathryn Brown caught up to a local family still reeling from tragedy.

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Foreclosures and layoffs have made this anything but a thankful season for thousands of New Yorkers. Homelessness is on the rise, and food banks are gearing up for record crowds this Thanksgiving. CBS 2's Don Dahler reports.

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Dozens of families in the Bronx are homeless for the Thanksgiving holiday after a massive fire destroyed a row of houses. Among the victims – a name New York basketball fans will recognize: Dean "The Dream" Meminger.

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Imagine being locked in a train with a knife-wielding madman. The worst nightmare for some straphangers became a reality when they found themselves trapped on a D-train with a murder suspect. CBS 2's Dave Carlin has more.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the largest crib recall in United States history, involving cribs with dropdown sides, fearing they may be unsafe, even deadly. CBS 2's Kirstin Cole has the details.

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Taking the do-it-yourself approach to health may come with risks. Everyone's tried home remedies, and many work fine – but there are several do-it-yourself health techniques that can spell trouble. CBS 2's Dr. Holly Phillips reports.

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Thousands of families could use a remedy for family frustration when it comes to the holidays. For many, a house full of relatives can be a recipe for a holiday horror. CBS 2's Cindy Hsu has more on holiday blow-ups.

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The vampire sequel 'New Moon' scared away the competition, pulling in an estimated $140.7 million opening weekend. CBS 2's Megan Glaros reports on Taylor Lautner's emergence as the franchise's new breakout star.

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Frequent flying is turning into frustrating flying - after being hit with extra fees and more expensive fares, now airline passengers are seeing their hard-earned miles disappear. CBS 2's Kirstin Cole reports.

As thousands of US troops prepare to head to war zones, the ones coming back are struggling to find a place in the new American economy. CBS 2's John Slattery reports from the job fair for vets held on the USS Intrepid.

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With Thanksgiving just two days away now, some cooks are already starting to prepare their feast. In case you still need to shop, CBS 2's Fresh Grocer Tony Tantillo has some great deals on produce.

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There's no need to wait for Black Friday for holiday shopping discounts. Now you can try Thursday – as in Thanksgiving. Some major retailers will be open as you carve your turkey this holiday season, reports CBS 2's Jennifer McLogan.

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Shoppers who think they may get better deals closer to Christmas should think again, says an expert. The best time for deals is right now. Christine Sloan reports.