3 March 2004

New York's currently: taking its top (layer) off

Kerry wins primaries across the nation, takes congratulations from Bush.

Photos from yesterday's attacks on Shiite shrines in Iraq, leaving 143 dead and many more wounded.

U.S. rejects Haitian rebels' claim of military control, State Department wants weapons laid down, and Baby Doc wants back.

With Kerry's initials printed on the ticket, the hunt for a Democratic vice president heats up--why not Bill Clinton? Related: History of perpetual motion machines.

At least 40 worshippers killed in Pakistan on Shiite holy day.

Despite deadliest day in Iraq since toppling Saddam, Pentagon pushes benefits of war: 'Thousands of children throughout Iraq will soon be able to participate in an Iraqi Boy Scout and Girl Scout program.'

McDonald's ends supersizing.

Senate rejects measure to shield gun manufacturers and dealers from lawsuits after Democrats tack on assault weapons ban.

Tactical details behind the U.S.'s indictment of WorldCom's chief Bernard Ebbers.

Puppeteering New Paltz mayor charged with 19 counts of performing illegal marriages for same-sex couples.

Times stringer fired for past gay activism?

Fascinating material in John Bennett's 'Doing Photography and Social Research in the Allied Occupation of Japan, 1948-1951: A Personal and Professional Memoir.'

Kerry can come up with sentences that have a dozen subordinate clauses in them that you couldn't diagram on five blackboards. Reporters want stories, not cul de sacs.

Rover finds evidence of ancient water on Mars, supporting theory that habitable environment may once have existed.

Home-style cooking hops in London, where ribs are eaten with silverware and Brits enjoy imitating American accents.

Porn that's safe for work.