New York's currently: passing on waivers Battle at Najaf began without plan or approval, turns stalemate when rebel cleric Sadr refuses meeting with Iraqi leaders. Sadr becomes the voice of the opposition in Iraq, gains grassroots support with snub of government leaders. Bloomberg offers nice RNC protesters discounts
New York's currently: a bit upset when its hard drive decides to go kerplunk Venezuela's Chavez beats recall in election deemed free and fair. Governor Bush races to clean up Florida, hoping to learn from mistakes that followed hurricane Andrew. Only man in Kyoto permitted to
New York's currently: spores in the air conditioner As over 1,000 Iraqis convene in Baghdad to determine new election processes, delegates fire up protests over U.S. strikes in Najaf, and mortars explode outside. Hurricane Charley devastates Florida, leaving thousands homeless, a half-million without water, and
New York's currently: got that rotten smell of garbage all over Sadr possibly injured in Najaf, military operations ceased as Iraqi politicians arrive for negotiations. California high court voids 4,000 same-sex marriages. Jersey Governor McGreevey declares homosexuality, resigns over affair, or was it corruption? U.N.
New York's currently: leftover puddles As U.S. and Iraqi forces wage assault against Sadr militia in Najaf, Shiites warn U.S. not to harm an ancient mosque whose history in rebellion and worship is extraordinary. Idealism, desire for martyrdom two big reasons militia has gathered around Sadr.
New York's currently: roiling under the August broil U.S. soldiers fight Shiite militias in Najaf and Sadr City while Sadr supporters try to spread battles. New York police and firefighter unions threaten strikes during Republican Convention (estimations have one protector for every 2.4 attendees). Putin'
New York's currently: sun on, sun off, sun on, sun off… Sadr rejects appeal, vows to continue his fight against U.S. and Iraqi forces. In investigation into leak of CIA operative's identity, court holds in contempt Time magazine reporter who refuses to testify. Federal government
New York's currently: switching to coma-mode for August Seven killed in suicide car bombing north of Baghdad; Battle continues for fifth day between U.S. and Mahdi Army. Arrest warrants out for Admad Chalabi and his nephew Salem, for counterfeiting and murder, respectively. Remarkable paintings and drawings
New York's currently: making the show Heavy fighting in Najaf as Sadr either did or did not call for an uprising against the U.S.-backed government in Iraq. Two Albany mosque leaders arrested in sting operation that involved assassinating a Pakistani diplomat using a shoulder-fired missile.
New York's still: making so hot right now jokes Car bomb kills five in Baghdad; 12 dead in Mosul; local tribesmen in Falluja rescue four hostages in raid. At the Times, Malcolmson says Obama isn't "black in the usual way." At the Post, Williams
