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2 people arrested after unfurling banner atop the Empire State Building's antenna
Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" at midday Wednesday, before descending, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.
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Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" at midday Wednesday, before descending, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.
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According to PBS News, 2 people arrested after unfurling banner atop the Empire State Building’s antenna reports that Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” at midday Wednesday, before descending, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.
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