New York's currently: hot and munky Netanyahu abruptly resigns as protest of Gaza Strip withdrawal. Peter Jennings dies from lung cancer at 67. Japanese prime minister calls snap election after failed attempt to privatize the post office--the very rich post office. One in five flights was late
New York's currently: arctic living rooms U.S. in negotiations to move around 70 percent of Guantanamo detainees back to their home countries, where they would still be detained. Europe asks Iran to forget all this nuclear business and have some nice political and economic relationships instead. Disease
New York's currently: sweating more than sleeping Bomb that killed 14 marines in Iraq yesterday shows insurgents are using bigger, more lethal explosives. Muslims seeking legal advice in Europe find religious opinions from afar make integration tougher. Newspaper editors complain of copycat (special-interest group) letter writers. How
New York's currently: warm in all the wrong places Citing "unprecedented political opposition," China's Cnooc Ltd. drops bid to acquire Unocal. After their plane slid across the runway in Toronto and burst into flames, the passengers and crew of Air France Flight 358--all
New York's currently: riding in low-tech subway cars advertised to be otherwise Leakers say Iran is 10 years away from the bomb. British bomber who escaped to Rome was found because his cellphone was on. UK's Home Office minister says she never endorsed police'
New York's currently: crazy from the heat Concerns over loose heat shielding on shuttle exterior prompt NASA to consider first-ever spacewalk repair. Iraqi panel says it can't meet the Aug. 15 constitution deadline, and will probably require an extension. Two prosecutors at Guantanamo claim trial
New York's currently: gorgeous again In light of our recent invasion, intelligence czar Negroponte installs rules to prevent gossip from becoming intel. Funds pegged for rebuilding utilities in Iraq shifted to cover security costs. Op: Where is the million Muslim march to protest the desecration of Islam? Author
New York's currently: happy building furniture all night until the neighbors complain Nine suspects rounded up during raids in south London. After determining the large object that fell away during the Discovery launch was insulating foam--the same error that cost Columbia and its crew--NASA indefinitely grounds
New York's currently: really really hot every time the power drops Rumsfeld discusses massive troop withdrawal from Iraq beginning next spring. Four men arrested in London bomb investigation, one suspected of involvement in last week's attacks. Was Owen Wilson the Karl Rove to Wes Anderson'
New York's currently: making plans to buy furniture to make plans on Two unions quit AFL-CIO, reducing membership by a quarter, as labor leaders make bids for power. Barring further unforeseen circumstances, Space Shuttle Discovery is set to launch this morning. Home-makeover reality show destroys handicapped
