New York's currently: suddenly arctic Suicide bomber attacks shopping center in northern Israel, killing five. Chavez takes control of Venezula's Assembly, leaving no organized opposition. Under fire for allegations it lacked cultural sensitivity in Katrina recovery, the Red Cross is now recruiting minorities. Former Iraqi PM
New York's currently: wishing the "zero for an operator" option applied to all conversations Justice Department lawyers decided DeLay's redistricting plan was illegal, but top officials overruled them. Wide view of the many groups (insert hydra metaphor, Iolaus's torch, etc.) that make
New York's currently: giving in order to receive Bush unveils new strategy in Iraq war, and it involves a lot of optimism. Kurds strike oil deal with Norwegian drilling company, but don't bother to tell Iraq government about it first. BBC to start Arabic-language rival
New York's currently: slogging U.S. military secretly pays Iraqi newspapers for good press written by American troops. New wave of abductions strikes Iraq. Marines meet with Sunnis to discuss withdrawal. CIA realizes it's been using black highlighters all these years. Is Bush's speech
New York's currently: accepting the terms and conditions of this transaction Evidence shows Shiite militias within the Iraqi police force are murdering Sunni civilians. Representative Randy Cunningham resigns after confessing to tax evasion, accepting $2.4 million in bribes. In addition to the cash and a Rolls Royce,
New York's currently: stuffed Saddam's trial resumes after 10 Sunni Arabs are arrested for plotting to kill the judge, cops say. Though far less prevalent, Afghanistan sees rise in Iraq-style insurgent violence. Katrina victims leapfrog over thousands of poor Americans on waiting lists for public
New York's currently: going out for cheeseburgers and calling it a day U.S. charges Jose Padilla after holding him for three and a half years, using evidence collected while he's been confined. Pentagon tentatively plans to reduce U.S. troops in Iraq by three brigades
New York's currently: raining every Wednesday or, on short weeks, Tuesday More than 40 million people have AIDS, with five million infected last year. Europeans to delay referring Iran to the Security Council for sanctions. GM tacks on another 5,000 to the 25,000 jobs it will
New York's currently: wearing a helmet at all times Bush to Asia: "Embrace democracy, enforce human rights, open up trade." Asia: "..." At least he didn't throw up on the Japanese premier: Bush follows his dad into the approval rating cellar. Sharon to
New York's currently: excited to see our invasion of Iraq has led to giving the country to Iran Iraq suicide attacks kill at least 60. Notes on the CIA's many joint operation centers worldwide to track terrorists. Military significantly lagging in recruitment for key positions. House
