1 May 2002

New York's currently: an emblem in remote minds

War continues: Movement of U.S. and U.K. troops in Afghanistan signals major battle soon.

U.S. and Saudi Arabia make joint strategy to lead recovery in Middle East.

U.S. and North Korea ready to resume relations, still joking about that axis of evil thing.

Pakistan's Musharraf probably wins vote to stay in power for five more years, based on 25 percent of voters. Reporter Peter Maass's blog reports from the scene.

Orrin Hatch endorses human cloning for research purposes.

Government routinely awards law-breaking businesses with billions in contracts.

500,000 demonstrators protest Le Pen on May Day, Le Pen's favorite holiday.

A walk-through of Harlem historian Michel Henry Adams's apartment.

In Spain, Priorat's wines return, bold and sold-out.

Dallas Morning News attacks site for linking to articles, fearing readers won't see advertising.

Matt Groening says The Simpsons may end soon.

Large collection of title screens from movies (personal favorite).

Wander through Walter Benjamin's Arcades project.

Internal News: As noted yesterday, the Album of the Week and People We Like sections will be returning shortly.