Four Teenagers Are Shot in Brooklyn
Date: 14 August 2012
Four teenagers are wounded in a shooting at a playground in Brooklyn, the latest in a spate of New York City gun violence involving young people.
Replaying Monday, August 13, 2012
The August 13, 2012 was a Monday under the star sign of ♌. It was the 225 day of the year. President of the United States was Barack Obama.
If you were born on this day, you are 13 years old. Your last birthday was on the Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 298 days ago. Your next birthday is on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in 66 days. You have lived for 5,046 days, or about 121,109 hours, or about 7,266,584 minutes, or about 435,995,040 seconds.
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13th of August 2012 News
News as it appeared on the front page of the New York Times on August 13, 2012
After Bullets Fly in Texas, a Soldier's Wartime Training Is Needed at Home
Date: 13 August 2012
By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ
Michael SCHWIRTZ
An Army medic took video at the scene of a Texas shooting and then stepped in to help care for the wounded.
Questions Linger on Parks Advocate
Date: 14 August 2012
By SARAH MASLIN NIR
Sarah NIR
Estelle Cooper, former city administrator of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, is under indictment on charges she stole money from Unisphere, a nonprofit group she runs that raised money for the park's improvement; 82-year-old Cooper faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted of the theft.
Lowe Earns Save in Yankees Debut
Date: 14 August 2012
By ZACH SCHONBRUN
Zach SCHONBRUN
New York Yankees defeat Texas Rangers, 8-2; Derek Lowe pitches four scoreless innings in his Yankees debut, earning his first save since 2001.
Aug. 13: Polls Have Middling Reviews for Ryan
Date: 13 August 2012
By NATE SILVER
Nate SILVER
A few polls were released that were specifically dedicated to Representative Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin, and they offered mediocre numbers for the Republican ticket.
Ryan Has Kept Close Ties to Wealthy Donors on the Right
Date: 14 August 2012
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE
Nicholas CONFESSORE
Mitt Romney appears to have chosen Rep Paul D Ryan as his vice-presidential running mate not only for his knowledge of the federal budget, but also because he has close ties to the network of major conservative and libertarian donors and activists with deep pockets.
Tight End Means Business as He Lightens Mood for Giants
Date: 14 August 2012
By NATE TAYLOR
Nate TAYLOR
New York Giants hope Martellus Bennett will be an improvement at tight end after losing Jake Ballard this off-season.
Confusion Over How to Aid Iran Quake Victims
Date: 14 August 2012
By RICK GLADSTONE
Rick GLADSTONE
Deadly double earthquakes in Iran, the first natural disaster there since the United States imposed onerous financial sanctions on that country because of its disputed nuclear program, raises worries among Iranian-Americans about where to send donations, and whether such aid is even legal; American officials say that humanitarian aid for victims of the disaster is exempt from sanctions.
Repair New York City’s Housing Issues
Date: 14 August 2012
Editorial argues that the New York City Housing Authority, which has been extremely slow to make much-needed repairs in controlled and subsidized housing, will have to fix its management structure to ensure that the agency is better organized to spend federal dollars wisely and efficiently.
Four Teenagers Are Shot in Brooklyn
Date: 14 August 2012
Four teenagers are wounded in a shooting at a playground in Brooklyn, the latest in a spate of New York City gun violence involving young people.
After Bullets Fly in Texas, a Soldier's Wartime Training Is Needed at Home
Date: 13 August 2012
By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ
An Army medic took video at the scene of a Texas shooting and then stepped in to help care for the wounded.
Questions Linger on Parks Advocate
Date: 14 August 2012
By SARAH MASLIN NIR
Estelle Cooper, former city administrator of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, is under indictment on charges she stole money from Unisphere, a nonprofit group she runs that raised money for the park's improvement; 82-year-old Cooper faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted of the theft.
Lowe Earns Save in Yankees Debut
Date: 14 August 2012
By ZACH SCHONBRUN
New York Yankees defeat Texas Rangers, 8-2; Derek Lowe pitches four scoreless innings in his Yankees debut, earning his first save since 2001.
Aug. 13: Polls Have Middling Reviews for Ryan
Date: 13 August 2012
By NATE SILVER
A few polls were released that were specifically dedicated to Representative Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin, and they offered mediocre numbers for the Republican ticket.
Ryan Has Kept Close Ties to Wealthy Donors on the Right
Date: 14 August 2012
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE
Mitt Romney appears to have chosen Rep Paul D Ryan as his vice-presidential running mate not only for his knowledge of the federal budget, but also because he has close ties to the network of major conservative and libertarian donors and activists with deep pockets.
Tight End Means Business as He Lightens Mood for Giants
Date: 14 August 2012
By NATE TAYLOR
New York Giants hope Martellus Bennett will be an improvement at tight end after losing Jake Ballard this off-season.
Confusion Over How to Aid Iran Quake Victims
Date: 14 August 2012
By RICK GLADSTONE
Deadly double earthquakes in Iran, the first natural disaster there since the United States imposed onerous financial sanctions on that country because of its disputed nuclear program, raises worries among Iranian-Americans about where to send donations, and whether such aid is even legal; American officials say that humanitarian aid for victims of the disaster is exempt from sanctions.
Repair New York City’s Housing Issues
Date: 14 August 2012
Editorial argues that the New York City Housing Authority, which has been extremely slow to make much-needed repairs in controlled and subsidized housing, will have to fix its management structure to ensure that the agency is better organized to spend federal dollars wisely and efficiently.