N.Y. Skyscraper Hosts 2 Daredevil Stunts in 1 Day

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NEW YORK -- A Manhattan skyscraper that is home to the New York Times became the site of twin daredevil stunts Thursday, with two men scaling the 52-story office tower within a matter of hours.

The first man, Alain Robert, unfurled a banner as he climbed that said "Global warming kills more people than a 9/11 every week." He was arrested when he made it to the top.

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N.Y. Skyscraper Hosts 2 Daredevil Stunts in 1 Day

Hours later, a second man ascended the building -- a stunt that drew the attention of thousands of onlookers, along with TV cameras that captured the drama in real time. Crowds on the street pressed against police barrica...

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