New York's currently: dying from heat Israel announces 'total ban' on Palestinian travel in the West Bank, (and holds 140 intercepted suicide bombers in custody) after spree of attacks kills many: Bus bombing, shootout, two ambushes, car attack leaves at least 13 dead. Berkeley mothers set
New York's currently: hearing Wilco on NPR, which seems so right Iraq sends letter to the U.N., backed by Russia, wants 'technical talks' about nuclear inspections, about as obvious and likely ineffective a ploy to stave off disaster as Bush putting handcuffed executives in front
New York's currently: horribly reminded of Carnival Cruises when listening to Iggy Pop U.N. says no massacre in Jenin, deaths include 52 Palestinians, 23 Israeli soldiers. You thought Traficant's hair was real? Wrong. Jailed congressman forced to remove hairpiece during routine search. Bush criticizes companies
New York's currently: waking to dumpsters Hamas bombs Hebrew University in Jerusalem, killing at least 6, injuring at least 30. North Korea meets with Powell, just after launching official media campaign naming U.S. a 'kingpin of evil,' which is actually much better than an '
New York's currently: lavulating Incredible story: Crusading editor of Zeta survives in Tijuana with 13 bodyguards. Bush creates 'Office of Global Communications' to act as White House's foreign PR firm. U.N. investigating U.S. airstrikes that killed a wedding party. Death by '
New York's currently: sweating on other commuters More policy not meant to be front-page news: U.S. considers 'inside-out' approach to toppling Iraq: take Baghdad, spread locusts to countryside. Story forces question: Are David Sanger and Thom Shanker sleeping above the White House'
New York's currently: halfway through disc 2 of S&TC season three When to use bats instead of satire: White Power's William Pierce is dead, but the neo-Nazi fascists are gaining numbers, playing off sympathy for Palestinians. Related: Jorn Barger tracks the Fightin'
New York's currently: having a rather difficult (fuck!) day at work, sorry about the few headlines Powell slogs on, despite differences with White House. House votes 420 to 1 to expel Ohio Democrat Traficant, convicted for bribery and corruption. British aid agencies unite in emergency appeal to raise
New York's currently: currently busy with other customers Rivalry between Afghanistan's president Karzai and defense minister Fahim threatens government's stability. San Francisco puts medicinal marijuana to a vote, may become first city to defy ban on growing weed. Though Bush will most likely find
New York's currently: extremely bored by 'writers' New: A project that really could go anywhere, most likely many bad places. Dead koalas painted red and left on the road to warn motorists. Israeli airstrike kills Hamas leader, 14 others, injures more than 100. Related: Britain, EU,
