4 October 2005

  • New York's currently: behind somebody, somewhere's schedule
  • Reaction among conservatives to Bush Supreme Court nominee ranges from praise to outright hostility.
  • Court nominee Harriet Miers: a Bush loyalist with unknown views and no judicial record--a trait shared by dozens of justices.
  • Is "cronyism" a charge of misconduct, or is it a long-standing Washington tradition?
  • Sunnis irate as Shiite and Kurdish leaders set new constitution rules in Iraq, ensuring ratification.
  • Texas grand jury indicts DeLay on additional money laundering charges.
  • Watch for today's Gary Benchley contest!
  • European Union finally enters membership talks with Turkey, though mutual suspicion still foments.
  • Gas prices up, SUV sales down, GM and Ford unhappy--and new conservation rules mean they'll have to be fuel-efficient too.
  • New York boat that capsized, killing 21 passengers, was missing its second crewman. (Photos of the recovery effort.)
  • The new deal between teachers and NYC: no seniority and longer work days, but higher pay.
  • Why are all the comedians Jewish? Charlie Chaplin was half Jewish, so which half? Woody Allen on comedy's questions.
  • Australians win Nobel Prize for stomach ailment discoveries.
  • Ukrainian princess marries heavy-metal royalty.
  • Safety first: How to avoid household injuries between Yom Kippur and Succot.
  • Debate stirs over whether or not Bob Marley and Biggie would've wanted to hang out together.
  • The people whom people wish ran the world.
  • Audio: August Wilson talks about his acting debut in 2003.
  • Nicolas Cage names son after Superman.