Poor fan seat 11, row 9. The story’s everwhere by now: a Cubs fan sitting by the left-field wall reached out for a foul pop-up, deflected the outfielder, denied the Cubs an out. This led to a mighty sweep by the Marlins and then Chicago lost the
Mega-selling pop music may seem to be more about navel-sculpting than song-writing, but that won’t cut it for a stadium full of Shania Twain fans. What it takes to sell 19 million records.
New York's currently: for anybody but the Marlins Security Council's top antiwar advocates drop demands that the U.S. allow the U.N. a central role in Iraq's reconstruction. Four dead after a U.S. convoy is attacked in the Gaza Strip. No one
A city’s orphans are the furniture on its streets, left out for garbage or an enterprising upholsterer. San Francisco photographer Heather Champ examines her town’s left-behinds.
New York's currently: back as a nor'easter Bush administration modifies Iraq resolution, pushes up timetable for election date. Related: Bush reaffirms 'the person who is in charge is me.' After boycotting last year's Columbus Day parade, Bloomberg marches in this year'
New York's currently: wishing congratulations to Maggie & Bryan. Six killed by car bomb in Baghdad, at least 35 wounded. North Carolina monkey controls robot arm missing only a mention of pirates to win 'best headline' award. Palestinian Prime Minister threatens to follow Abbas in resignation
Our dreams often help us understand ourselves, who we love, or how we look naked. Other times they're simply worth ignoring. Artist Sam Brown offers his interpretive talents.
New York's currently: a decent answer to Job U.N. says as of today, Monrovia is a 'weapons-free zone,' with first reinforcements arriving in Liberia. Science can't overcome passion, politics for Israeli and Palestinian researchers. Suicide car bomber kills nine in Baghdad. Top
We depend on our troops to protect our shores—shouldn’t our troops be able to depend on their weapons? A look at 11 deaths attributed to bad equipment.
Recently overheard: On the L train, 3pm, near Union Square, train packed with high-school girls going home after school, in blue and white uniforms: Girl 1: See white girl laughing at them? Girl 2: Yuh. Girl 1: That white bitch thinks her ass is funny. We’re funny. Black
