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New York Times Garners 5 Pulitzers

Spitzer scandal among winners in rare bright spot for newspaper

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(AP) – The New York Times received five Pulitzer Prizes today, including one for breaking the call-girl scandal that destroyed Gov. Eliot Spitzer's career. The Las Vegas Sun won for public service for exposing a high death rate among construction workers on the Las Vegas Strip. America's top journalism awards were announced after one of the most depressing years the newspaper industry has ever seen.

The Detroit Free Press won in the local reporting category for obtaining a trove of sexually explicit text messages that brought down the city's mayor. The East Valley Tribune of Mesa, Ariz., won for revealing a sheriff's obsession with immigration enforcement. No Pulitzers were awarded for coverage of the biggest financial crisis since the Depression, and, despite a new rule allowing online-only news sites to compete, none won any prizes.

Miami Herald photographer Patrick Farrell, second from right, holds up a glass after winning the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography.
Miami Herald photographer Patrick Farrell, second from right, holds up a glass after winning the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography.   (AP Photo)
St. Petersburg Times reporter Lane DeGregory won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing.
St. Petersburg Times reporter Lane DeGregory won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing.   (Pulitzer Board)
This undated photo released by the Pulitzer Board shows Washington Post Eugene Robinson, winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary today.
This undated photo released by the Pulitzer Board shows Washington Post Eugene Robinson, winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary today.   (Pulitzer Board)
Detroit Free Press reporter ML Elrick, co-winner with Jim Schaefer of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting.
Detroit Free Press reporter ML Elrick, co-winner with Jim Schaefer of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting.   (Pulitzer Board)
The New York Times headquarters is seen February 19, 2009 in New York City.
The New York Times headquarters is seen February 19, 2009 in New York City.   (Getty Images)
The New York Times won five Pulitzers.
The New York Times won five Pulitzers.   (Creative Commons)
Miami Herald photographer Patrick Farrell celebrates after he was awarded the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography.
Miami Herald photographer Patrick Farrell celebrates after he was awarded the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography.   (AP Photo)
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