New York's currently: just now falling back Underdog Bloomberg comes from behind in a nail-biter of a reelection bid, wins by record margin. Elections: Corzine wins, Arnold's bills are rejected, gay rights big in Maine, not in Texas, and lots of Democrat wins (or Republican
New York's currently: anticipating Christmas bills Supreme Court to hear challenge to Guantánamo Bay tribunals. Deadliest suicide bombing against G.I.'s in months kills four in Iraq. The military applications of silly string. Women's Wear Daily writer with history of stalking and blogging suspected
New York's currently: questioning the accuracy of "Diet Coke" when it doesn't curb your appetite After 11 nights of rioting, violence in France peaks--10 officers are shot, 1,400 vehicles burned. Rescuers search for survivors from deadly Kentucky-Indiana tornado. In speech, Bush
New York's currently: watching its friends reproduce Scooty pleads not guilty to lying in leak case. Where the anger just won't cool, eight nights of rioting in Paris yield hundreds of cars torched (video here). Louisiana owes FEMA $3.7 billion unless Congress forgives its debt.
New York's currently: checking weather once, dressing twice European locations of secret CIA prisons are in Poland and Romania, according to Human Rights Watch. Iraq government invites ex-Hussein army officers back to work. The war on terror, now officially won: Airports to relax security. Health experts at
New York's currently: breezy, cool, and working its tail off CIA operates overseas secret prison system to house and interrogate captives. Dems force Senate into secret session, demanding promised inquiry into prewar intelligence (like Cheney and Scooter's lost papers). Yankees warn A-Rod to stop visiting
New York's currently: sunning in November Who is nominee Alito? For foes, it may all come down to one case. Seven U.S. troops killed near Baghdad, making October the fourth deadliest month since the war began. Desperation at Guantanamo drives many to suicide attempts. Press secretary Scott
New York's currently: chewing up babies Bush to nominate conservative favorite Alito for the Supreme Court. U.S., Britain, and France expect swift passage today of U.N. resolution against Syria. Arab leaders warn too much pressure on Syria could lead to chaotic collapse. Cambridge college gleefully writes
New York's currently: already resigned itself to getting egged Miers withdraws Court nomination; Bush promises new candidate soon. A look at the possible candidates and the science behind a Court nominee's qualifications. The Doonesbury strips that would have run next week. After the worst political week
New York's currently: finding satisfied moths where its sweaters used to be U.N. report: Of the 4,500 companies in the oil-for-food program, over half paid Saddam Hussein illegal kickbacks. Investigation reveals increase of weaponry, personnel flowing from Syria to Palestinian militias. Israel launches major
