DOCUMENTED

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As one of the 11 million undocumented Americans in this country and one of over 500,000 in New York City alone, Jose Antonio Vargas decided to out himself and tell his story to change the conversation about immigration.

DOCUMENTED will be released nationwide in 11 cities across America, and it premiers here in New York City TONIGHT.

The film is a personal glimpse into the complexities of Jose’s immigration status and his life. DOCUMENTED is only in the city for ONE WEEK and don’t miss your opportunity to join us this weekend. Buy your tickets today!

DOCUMENTED | May 2 - 8

CELEBRATE WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

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May 3rd is Press Freedom Day. Journalism and war reporting has become prohibitively dangerous, Dose of News wants to acknowledge the work of journalists all over the world.

Last year alone, 71 professional journalists died in the line of duty, and many thousands were physically or psychologically injured.

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We denounce all breaches in freedom of information, acts to oppose any form of censorship, and support journalists wherever they find themselves gathering news and information content.

FLORIDA MAY DAY FLOODING

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On this first day of May, folks in Pensacola, Florida are n ow feeling flooding foes after the area recorded its single rainiest day ever.

Almost 2 feet of rain fall in the past 24 hours caught hundreds off guard. Some people had to swim to get help.

A huge storm system that violently swept across Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Arkansas evolved into widespread flooding in the Florida Panhandle and Alabama Gulf Coast. That death toll from these storms have grown to 36 so far.

THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT...

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Today is National Honesty Day. The holiday traces its origins way back to the 1990s. It is about telling the truth. Be brave and share opinions, thoughts and perspectives that might otherwise go unsaid in order to be polite, but take care not to upset or offend others.

To clear the air on National Honesty Day. Roberto Soto hired, trained staff members and launched the 24 hour Cablevision station, known as News 12 The Bronx. He also served as APTN first NYC Bureau Chief. Helped launch Univision, Telemundo and now operates City Island Images, as well as Dose of News www.doseofnews.com

Please help Soto become BX Volunteer of the Year. http://www.bxvc.org/neighborhood-impact-award

FIGHTING FOR LA CLIPPERS

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A couple of boxing superstars are reportedly interested in purchasing Los Angeles Clippers.

Just hours following an announcement issued by NBA commissioner Adam Silver to ban owner Donald Sterling for life, he said he would urge league owners to force Sterling to sell the team.

De La Hoya and Mayweather, have both told reporters they are serious about making a bid for the LA Clippers.

1010 WINS?

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It's not likely to win final approval, but while Democrats are pushing to increase the federal minimum wage, this appears to be another bill getting buried in Congress. However, this hot button issue, may bring voters to the polls in November.

US Senator Tom Harkin, D-Iowa has introduced legislation boosting the current $7.25 hourly minimum in three steps until it reaches $10.10 in 2016. His minimum wage bill is widely expected to be voted by the Senate.

FOUL MOUTHED FAT CAT?

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The NBA has decided to ban Donald Sterling for life and fined him $2.5 million for racial comments.

Sponsors dropped their advertising sponsorships with the LA's Clippers, while more and more superstar basketball players line up to condemn Donald Sterling and wanted him to step aside.

The NAACP has rescinded their previous plans to award him for his past financial support following allegations that LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling apparently made racial comments in a controversy that has drawn international scorn, and many question his future with that major league franchise.

KILLER TORNADOES

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Over thirty twisters have bee reported over the past several hours in our nations middle region.

Just a few years ago a tornado devastated the Little Rock area, and now once again the local residents unfortunately found themselves huddling in the dark wondering how they would rebuild after the most powerful tornado yet this year carved a path through their city and others nearby, killing at least 16 people in Arkansas and one in Oklahoma.