New York's currently: asking "What's so great about hyenas?" "They make the best jokes." Upcoming report on Abu Ghraib to show that dogs were used to terrorize Iraqi teens. Kerry still wants Bush to denounce Swift Boat ads, Bush still kinda doesn&
New York's currently: one week from a whole bag of nuts Senate Intelligence Committee urges dismantling the CIA, exceeding the 9/11 Committee's (or Bush or Kerry's) suggestions. Hollywood stunt pilots to snag hunk of Sun falling to the Earth. Hillary says: Give New
New York's currently: ignoring the weatherman As Iraqi troops struggle with their role in a possible strike on the Imam Ali mosque in Najaf, Moqtada al-Sadr sends word that he'll hand over control of the mosque, in order to save it. How the Swift Boat
New York's currently: always, in the back of the mind, feeling like a target Sadr's militia to disband and vacate Imam Ali Shrine, though no departure date's given and no guarantees for dissolution. Pentagon report on Abu Ghraib to blame mid-level officials, not
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'
