14 September 2005 By The Morning News — 14 Sep 2005 New York's currently: four hours of sleep strong More than 80 killed, 227 injured in Baghdad this morning. Iran continues diplomatic press to avoid Security Council over "peaceful" nuke technology (but no one knows!). Delta and Northwest may file for bankruptcy today. Ferrer snags most votes in NYC Democratic mayoral primary, but may face run-off with Weiner. Blacks and Hispanics pay more than whites for mortgages in America. With more than 170 heads of state in town, Manhattan hotels struggle to find 170 "presidential" suites. Knight Ridder shows it was Chertoff, not "Brownie," who delayed federal response to Katrina--and didn't follow the National Response Plan. "Go fuck yourself, Mr. Cheney," and other highlights from the week in news. The Aristocrats as performed by Bob Newhart. Ohio police find 11 disabled children kept in alarm-rigged cages. CEO of America Bush suggests U.S. isn't prepared for another terrorist attack. Abbas says he'll contain chaos and looting in Gaza; Europe balks at deploying NATO troops in Afghanistan. Op: More than half of British women expect to have cosmetic surgery--how did the taboo become the norm? The history of wine bottle design. Paris Review moves to airy real estate in Tribeca. Fashion Week: There were days in the world of chic when people cared about clothes' coverage--no longer, says Sicha. Halliburton awarded contract to pry gold fillings from New Orleans corpses' teeth. Google News results for "toxic gumbo." Ray Davies of The Kinks fondly recalls getting shot in New Orleans. Owners of New Orleans nursing home where 34 drowned during Katrina charged with negligent homicide for refusing evacuation. Overblown guide for addressing international mail. Video: Fifth graders perform Devo's "Whip It."
