New York's currently: only being good for goodness's sake Unocal to settle human-rights abuse claims in Myanmar. Senate Democrats announce watchdog committee to review what the GOP-controlled Congress won't. Even though Santa is missing from London department stores, you can still find
New York's currently: running its 10th day in a row of depressing weather Unlike past wars, National Guard soldiers are one-third more likely to be killed in Iraq than full-time troops. Frist prepares "nuclear option" to surpass Democrats' filibusters and confirm Bush'
New York's currently: growing gills Bush says no tax increase for Social Security reform, prompting privatization as a more likely option. Privatization of Social Security still doesn't solve its inherent flaw: that as baby boomers retire, there will be fewer workers to support them. Ex-Pantera
New York's currently: remembering the Maccabees over a nice ham sandwich Rumsfeld tells soldiers to cope with trucks equipped with "hillbilly armor," some 95 percent of the unit's vehicles. Children caught in the middle of Nepal's civil war, thousands abducted or exiled.
New York's currently: whatever's thicker than pea soup House approves intelligence restructuring bill 336-75; Senate to vote today. Under the bill, the new chief of intelligence may lose all authority without presidential backing. Ambassador's brief to U.N.: "No progress" in
New York's currently: lighting candles in the window Bush wins backing for intelligence reform bill, hoping for congressional passage this week. 20 years later, string theory remains unexplainable, untestable, and not for the untrained. Kurds threaten to boycott election unless they can reclaim Kirkuk, a city of violently
New York's currently: an isle of shoppers Gunmen attack U.S. consulate in Saudi Arabia, take unknown number of local staff hostage. Increased attacks by insurgents in Iraq have left 80 dead in the last three days. Renewed Russian interest in nuclear arms sparks Wargames-like fears. IAEA
New York's currently: having eggnog for breakfast Best-dressed former top cop Bernard Kerik chosen to replace Tom Ridge. Car bomb kills 13 in Baghdad, just after rebels killed 12 while overtaking a police station. Bush affirms election path, dismisses postponing Iraqi elections. International aid groups tap Islamic
New York's currently: watching its windows stretch Pentagon says it will raise troop levels in Iraq to 150,000, the largest since the occupation began. Intelligence reports that Iran is still developing atomic weapons at secret military sites; U.N. inspectors request access. "HIV, the virus that
New York's currently: booking its holiday calendar fast Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge leaves the building, neither pushed nor begged to stay. Generals in Iraq warned in December 2003, pre-Abu Ghraib photos, that an elite unit was abusing detainees with illegal force. Ukrainian parliament ousts Prime
