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Pentagon 9/11 Victim Remains Landfill Scandal: New Yorkers React
An independent panel released a report Tuesday indicating that the U.S. Military disposed of some 9/11 victim remains at a landfill in the aftermath of the 2001 terror attack, and New Yorkers are beginning to react to the scandal.
The Death of Starchitecture? Critics Move to the Small Scale
A star-studded quartet of architecture critics discussed their craft on Monday night at the AIANY’s Center for Architecture in Manhattan, arguing for the vitality of buildings in modern life and the impact of criticism in a changing world.
Apple iPad 3 Release: Aatma's Beautiful Concept Design Features Edge-to-Edge Retina Display, Omits Home Button [VIDEO]
Apple finally announced on Tuesday that it will unveil its next-generation iPad -- the iPad 3 -- on Wednesday, March 7 in San Francisco. To celebrate the announcement, San Francisco-based 3D animation and design firm Aatma Studio conjured up a concept video of what the iPad 3 may look and feel like.
Newark Airport Emergency Landing: What Happens During a Belly Landing?
Many of the passengers on Flight 5124 feared for their lives Monday night when their plane made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Yahoo, Facebook Patent Lawsuit: Company May Have a Precedent for Success in 2004 Google Case
Yahoo doesn't like Facebook anymore. The search engine has defriended the social networking giant and threatened to sue over patents that Facebook has been using without paying the necessary licensing fees. Yahoo set a precedent for internet company patent claims after successfully suing Google in 2004.
Yahoo Could Throw Wrench into Facebook IPO
Internet giant Yahoo could throw a wrench into Facebook’s planned $5 billion IPO by demanding that the social-networking company enter into patent licensing agreements.
FBI Hires Gordon Gekko For Anti-Insider-Trading PSA [VIDEO]
Michael Douglas has reprised his Oscar-winning role as Gordon Gekko for a public service announcement from the FBI about insider trading. If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is, Douglas says in the spot, which debuted on CNBC and Bloomberg Television.
Yemen's New Leadership Struggles With Old Set of Problems
Hours after Yemen’s new President Abdurabu Mansur Hadi took office, al-Qaeda network launched a massive suicide bomb attack in the country to signal the arrival of the new, democratic era in the strife-torn country.
Yahoo Declares Patent war against Facebook; Demands Licensing Fee
Yahoo has demanded licensing fees from Facebook for use of its technology, the companies said on Monday, potentially engulfing social media in the patent battles and lawsuits raging across much of the tech sector.
Yahoo Threatens Facebook Over Patents
Yahoo has threatened Facebook with legal action if the two Silicon Valley giants can't agree on licensing of technologies covered by patents on which Yahoo says Facebook is infringing.
White House to Fortify Yemen Al Qaeda Push
The Obama administration is preparing to bolster Yemen's abilities to take on the country's increasingly bold and assertive Al Qaeda franchise, the New York Times reported.
Woody Allen Wins Oscar for 'Midnight in Paris,' No-Show Once Again
“Films are made for commerce, not art, Allen said in 2004. I know that sounds pretentious, but it's true.
Afghanistan Koran Burning Protests: 9 Killed in Car Bomb Suicide Attack, Taliban Claims Responsibility
At least nine people are dead after a car bomb was detonated at a NATO airbase in Jalalabad, according to Afghan police. The Taliban has claimed the suicide attack was revenge for the recent burning of several copies of the Koran by U.S. soldiers, which have incited virulent protests beginning Feb. 22 across Afghanistan.
Avalanche Victim Dutch Prince Johan Friso's Wife: Who Is Mabel Wisse Smit? [PHOTOS]
Johan Friso, the Dutch Prince who is currently in a coma after being buried in snow for 20 minutes as the result of an avalanche, has had his wife, Princess Mabel Wisse Smit dutifully at his side. Princess Mabel and Prince Friso seemed to be headed into a blissful fairy tale before the horrific avalanche accident that happened while the Prince was skiing with friends. Who is Princess Mabel Wisse Smit, and how did she get her fairy tale with Prince Friso?
US Intelligence Community Doesn't See Iran Moving to Build Nukes
Amid UN nuclear inspectors' findings that Iran has accelerated its enrichment of uranium, the U.S. intelligence community maintains that no hard evidence exists that Tehran has decided to build a nuclear weapon, according to current and former American officials interviewed by the New York Times.
New York Teacher Ratings Released to Media
New York City released evaluations of some 18,000 public schools teachers to news organizations that had requested the information on Friday, overriding the strenuous objections of the teachers union.
Steve Jobs’ Birthday: 10 Funny, Inspirational Quotes in Honor of Legendary Apple Innovator’s 57th Birthday
Visionary Steve Jobs would have celebrated his 57th birthday Friday. The legendary Apple co-founder and innovator passed away on Oct. 5, 2011 after a long and public battle with disease. He was 56. In commemoration of what would have been his 57th birthday, we honor the legendary Jobs with ten funny and inspirational quotes he said throughout his life.
What is a Super PAC? Everything You Need to Know
Super PACs are new in this election season, but the term is popping up everywhere in politics. That's because these deep-pocketed fan-clubs have become a major force the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
U.S. Air Force Dumps 18,000 iPad Order Plans: Why?
Earlier in February, the media reported that the U.S. Air Force wanted to buy thousands of Apple iPad tablets to replace the conventional flight bags carried by pilots. Nobody knows the exact number of iPads, the U.S. Air Force wanted to buy. Some say that the figure is 3,000. But to replace the flight bag of all the pilots in U.S. Air Force, 18,000 is still a small figure. That means a big business for Apple.
Jeremy Lin's Brothers: About Joseph & Josh Lin, His New York Family Members
Jeremy Lin's brothers, Joseph and Josh Lin, are also New Yorkers. Learn more about Jeremy Lin's siblings here.
Google Goggles: Heads Up Display (HUD) Reality Augmenting Smart-Glasses May Be Available This Year
Deep in Google's top secret X offices at an undisclosed location the internet companies are working on several secret projects including robots and space elevators, but one project may soon be on the market and available for consumers. Google Goggles, as they're being called by the media though Google has yet to release their newest product's name, may be coming to stores as soon as Christmas 2012. The reality augmenting glasses will have GPS, cameras constantly photographing th...
Afghanistan Koran Burning Protests: Obama Apologizes to Karzai
President Barack Obama has issued a letter of apology to Afghan President Hamid Karzai in response to the burning of copies of Koran at NATO's Bagram airbase, which provoked violent protests beginning Wednesday that have resulted in several deaths, including two coalition soldiers, believed to be Americans, shot dead by a man in an Afghan Army uniform.
Google Goggles: Will They Bring Real Time Into Focus?
Google's plan to come up with a pair of augmented reality glasses, which could swarm data directly to the eyes of its user in real time, has taken the tech world by storm.
Qnexa Gains FDA Panel Backing: Facts on and Side Effects of the Newest Weight-Loss Drug
Qnexa, a new weight loss drug produced by Vivus, received a nod of favored approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee on Wednesday. An official approval or rejection will be announced on April 17.
Mail Containing Suspicious Powder Threatens Biological Attack on Congress Members
In an effort to spread false alarm, several Congress members were targeted with a biological attack warning through mail that containineda suspicious powder.
Jeremy Lin Rookie Card Hits $17,000 on eBay
No other Jeremy Lin rookie trading card seems to be worth more right now than a $17,000 card being sold on eBay two weeks into Lin-sanity.
Adele Breaks Post-Grammy Sales Record, Whitney Houston Chart Record
Adele continues to ride out her success at the 54th Annual Grammy Award show. Adele enjoyed a 207 percent sales increase the week since the Grammys according to New York Daily News. It's the largest post-show boost in Grammy history. To add to her sales increase, Adele has also broken the record formerly held by the late Whitney Houston. Adele's 21 replaced The Bodyguard as the longest running No. 1 album by a woman.
New York Town Gets Court OK to Ban Hydraulic Fracturing
A branch of the New York State Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the Town of Dryden can prohibit the gas drilling hydraulic fracturing within its borders. The decision could embolden other New York municipalities to impose similar bans, potentially upending the primacy of state law over the oil and gas industries.
Honda Recalls 46,000 Odyssey Minivans
Honda is recalling close to 46,000 of its Odyssey minivans due to a fault with its rear doors that can lead to them falling on people unexpectedly.
Pro-Obama Group Blasts Romney in Ad Over Auto Bailout Stand [VIDEO]
A super PAC supporting President Barack Obama in his re-election campaign released its first ad Wednesday, blasting Republican Mitt Romney for his opposition to the program of government loans to rescue General Motors and Chrysler.


