New York's currently: sunny and cool, perfect really Likely to reach Category 4 intensity, Hurricane Rita barrels past the Florida Keys and heads for Texas. Thousands begin to evacuate from targeted regions. Katrina surges were much smaller than suggested, experts say; it's the levees that failed.
New York's currently: only 97 shopping days until Christmas North Korea pledges to end its nu--wait, no, not until they get their nuclear reactor. With North Korea, there may never be a final deal. Its history of unpredictability and reversals preclude that. With tropical storm Rita now
New York's currently: pouffy-haired non-stop North Korea pledges to end its nuclear weapons program, U.S. agrees to respect its sovereignty. One billion dollars plundered from Iraq's defense ministry. Millions of Afghans voted in the country's first free legislative elections in more
New York's currently: doing everything to get nothing done In address, Bush pledges federal aid in Gulf Coast rebuilding and help for affected families, including tax relief, job training, and housing. Conservatives in Congress lose their minds over Bush's proposed spending. Op: Big speeches from Bush
New York's currently: eight out of ten working toes Targeting Shiites, a barrage of suicide bombings yesterday leave nearly 150 dead--additional attacks this morning kill 31. Citing higher fuel costs, Delta and Northwest file for Chapter 11. With four of the nation's top ten airlines
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
New York's currently: none too pleased the sunlight is disappearing Forty-five bodies found in a New Orleans hospital, though corpses are harder to come by than anticipated. The levee damage in New Orleans is much worse than we thought, say Army engineers. In Guantanamo, 128 detainees now
New York's currently: four years older and wondering what's improved Israel leaves Gaza after 38 years; Palestinians joyfully flood into empty settlements and torch synagogues. American and Iraqi forces find many insurgents fled Tal Afar. New Orleans doctors killed critically ill patients they believed wouldn'
New York's currently: feeling weathered With an additional $51.8 billion approved in Gulf Coast aid, and more on the way, lawmakers worry about the consequences. "Bipartisan" inquiry into Katrina response is hardly so, and may already have been politicized beyond helpfulness. FEMA leadership may be
New York's currently: waiting for the political storm Forced evacuations in New Orleans begin. Republican leaders announce bipartisan, joint House-Senate inquiry into Katrina response. Bush sends Congress request for $51.8 billion in additional Katrina relief funds. Number of evacuees still at Houston's Reliant Park
