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
New York's currently: the remains of the turkey U.N. gives seal of approval to European nuclear deal with Iran; U.S. criticizes the move, but reserves the right to call for sanctions. There is no more dangerous job in Iraq than being a police officer--but as
New York's currently: stuffed in all the wrong places Ukraine continues to erupt over presidential election, with leaders outside Kiev threatening separatism. Colombian drug lords pay big to play dress-up, anticipating government's leniency for paramilitaries. Study of elderly Californians finds moderate wine drinking and daily
New York's currently: catorce! Ukraine erupts after Kremlin favorite beats popular opposition leader amid signs of ballot fraud. Women complain about more frequent pat-downs and secondary searches in airports. Congress surprises White House by killing funding for new generation of nukes. Chef Dan Barber (of New York&
New York's currently: limbering up for the holidays U.S. military says more troops are required in Iraq, and discovers houses in Fallujah where hostage killings were videotaped. Paving a new Iraq: Nations forgive 80 percent of the country's debt and Shiite leader wages a get-
Twelve months ago a number of TMN contributors were becoming first-time dads—now it's time to check in and see how they're doing. A look back at a year of highs, lows, and Diaper Genies.
New York's currently: a great place to raise your children TO LIVE IN CONSTANT FEAR Powell's news on Iranian missiles stuns White House, Europeans; intel comes from single, unvetted source, not meant to be shared with allies. Following Vioxx scandal, drug inspector says FDA can'
