The New York Times Stories
Verizon Strike 2011: Which Side Will Win? Emotions Continue to Flare
A spokeswoman for the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) representing 35,000 of a total 45,000 strikers, said the union "does not condone illegal action of any kind," as the nine-day-old strike continues to flare a number of emotions among union workers.
New Steve Jobs Biography Coming by November, Publisher Says
A new Steve Jobs biography, the first with his cooperation, is coming early
Obama Says Warren Buffett is Right About Taxes
Small-town Americans probably don't make as much money as Warren Buffett, but they pay more of their income in taxes, President Barack Obama said on Monday, citing the billionaire investor to argue that the government needs more revenues to balance the budget.
Buffett Higher Tax Call Strikes a Nerve
Warren Buffett has touched a national nerve.
Two NYC Men Narrowly Escape Drowning in Trapped Elevator: 'We Thought We Were Dead'
NYC got eight inches of rain on Sunday
22 Fake Apple Stores Newly Discovered in Kunming, China: More to Come?
The discovery of over a dozen fake Apple stores in a single city of China may suggest the total volume of unauthorized stores across the country most notorious for counterfeited products.
Arctic Sea Ice Thinning Even Faster Than U.N. Reported: MIT
Researchers from MIT criticized the United Nations' global climate report, saying it seriously underestimated the speed of Arctic sea ice loss.
U.S. Economy and Stock Market: Where Do We Go From Here?
Did last week?s wild stock market swings make you concerned that your 401K will soon turn into a ?201K? ? Then it sounds like it?s a good time to get an assessment of the U.S. economy from two respected economists, Paul Krugman and Irwin Kellner.
UN Climate Report Fails to Capture Arctic Ice Thinning Reality: MIT
The United Nations' most recent global climate report "fails to capture trends in Arctic sea-ice thinning and drift, and in some cases substantially underestimates these trends," says a new research from MIT.
Politically Ambitious Alec Baldwin to Sell Manhattan Apartment for $9.5M
The same week he announces his plans to be mayor of Manhattan, he rids of his Manhattan digs. Politically ambitious Alec Baldwin has put his multi-million dollar New York City apartment on the market, according to Curbed.
U.S. Donates $17M More for Somalia Famine Relief
The U.S. will donate an additional $17 million to nations in the Horn of Africa coping with severe drought, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced.
Casey Anthony, Octomom Among the Most Hated People In America: 'People Hate a Single Mother'
Single mothers, acquitted murder defendants and reality stars ranked at the top of the list.
Rick Perry is in the Race for President
According to Perry's spokesperson, the governor is running for office
"Interrupters" film looks at stopping city violence
A woman in a headscarf runs into the street to calm a crowd before violence erupts. "This is what a war zone looks like," a voiceover declares.
Verizon Strike 2011: Tension Rises in 45K Worker Strike
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) claims all is going well with its landline operations, though has filed injunctions against striking employees for destruction of property.
Casey Anthony, Octomom Among the Most Disliked in America: Do We Hate the Right People?
Casey Anthony, Spencer Pratt and Octomom are the top three "Most Hated" people in America
New York City Challenges 201 Census Results, Urges a Recount
New York City has filed a formal challenge to the 2010 census on Wednesday, alleging it may have overlooked "tens of thousands" of Queens and Brooklyn residents at the least.
Statue of Liberty to Close for One Year after 125th Anniversary
New York City's Statue of Liberty will close for yearlong repairs beginning in October, however Liberty Island will remain open.
Forty Years after Gold Standard is Dropped, Gold 'Bugs' Crow
Gold, and only gold, will be our salvation when the value of companies, banks, countries and even money itself melts away. Gold, not shifting currencies, is the foundation of wealth and security. Gold is back, for good.
Brooklyn Boy?s Accused Killer May Have Psychiatric Disorder
The man charged with killing and dismembering an 8-year-old Brooklyn boy shows signs of a psychiatric disorder that includes schizoid tendencies, according to one of the defendant's lawyers.
NYC Challenges Census Count for Overlooking 50,000 In Brooklyn, Queens
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg administration has filed a formal challenge to the 2010 census on Wednesday, alleging it may have overlooked "tens of thousands" of Queens and Brooklyn residents at the least.
Expert Panel Lays Out 'Fracking' Guidelines for Natrual Gas Drilling
An advisory panel to the Department of Energy stopped short of putting forth stricter regulations for the use of hydraulic fracturing to drill for natural gas, but recommended stricter oversight of the practice, known as ?fracking.?
Statue of Liberty to Close For a Year
The Statue of Liberty will close for a year for renovations to make its interior safer and more accessible, said officials.
Philip Levine named 18th poet laureate
Urban poet Philip Levine was named on Wednesday as the 18th poet laureate by the Library of Congress, which praised his writing for plain-spoken lyricism about working class Americans in Detroit.
New York City Will Mandate Sex-Ed After Nearly Two Decades
Mandatory sex-education classes are returning to New York City public schools for the first time in nearly 20 years, New York City officials say.
Breast Implants for Great-Grandma: 'I Just Wanted Nice Ones'
More and more people over 65 are opting for cosmetic surgery
Study: Processed, Red Meat Can Lead to Type 2 Diabetes
Eating processed red meat and red meat in general, like hot dogs and hamburgers, on a regular basis can lead to type 2 diabetes, according to a new study from Harvard University.
Navy SEALs Killed: U.S. Says Strike Killed Taliban Who Downed Helicopter
An American airstrike has killed the Taliban fighters believed responsible for shooting down a Chinook helicopter that killed 38 people, 22 of whom were members of the Navy SEALs Team 6, the senior commander in Afghanistan said Wednesday.
New York City to Mandate Sex Education in Public Schools
Starting in the second semester of the coming school year, New York City's public middle and high school students will be required to take sexual and reproductive health courses.
Did Pakistani Intelligence Help U.S. in Finding Bin Laden?
An American spy novelist is disputing the details of the raid that took down the world's "Most Wanted" terrorist leader Osama bin Laden