Friday 30th July, 2010
'Al-Qaida hatched 9/11 style attack on Kabul'
Leaked US military intelligence documents published by the 'WikiLeaks' website have revealed that Al-Qaida masterminds behind 9/11 attack on New York and Washington hatched similar type of attack on Afghanistan's capital Kabul.
J.Lo to replace Ellen DeGeneres on 'American Idol'?
Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez is reportedly set to take up the role of a judge on 'American Idol' by replacing Ellen DeGeneres.
When Barack Obama ate alone at fund-raiser dinner
While Democratic supporters shelled out a whopping 30,400 dollars per head to eat with US President Barack Obama at a fund-raising dinner, they didn't really get to break any bread with him.
Cristiano Ronaldo photog banned from Soho House
New York City News.NetIt seems member privacy is top priority for Soho House.
'Peepli Live', a thoughtful and comic look at Indian society: Aamir
New York City News.NetBollywood actor Aamir Khan promoted his upcoming film 'Peepli Live' in New York and said it is very funny and thought provoking.
Ex-waitresses sue Sin City strip club over sexual abuse
New York City News.NetA Sin City strip club has been sued by six of its ex-cocktail waitresses, who say bosses at the Bronx joint subjected them to crude come-ons, physical and sexual abuse.
iPhone 4's FaceTime video chat feature spawning new industry - iPorn
New York City News.NetThe adult industry is tapping on to the iPhone 4's FaceTime video chat feature by offering iPorn- nude models for steamy sex talk with iPhone owners.
'Russian beautician' busted for arms smuggling hid scopes in Ugg boots
New York City News.NetA woman, who was arrested in Texas for trying to smuggle night-vision riflescopes into Russia, hid the contraband in a pair of Ugg boots, say prosecutors.
LiLo receives 250 letters a day behind bars
New York City News.NetLindsay Lohan has been receiving an average of 250 letters a day in jail, it has emerged.
Leonardo DiCaprio 'pulls out of Mel Gibson flick'
New York City News.NetIn wake of Mel Gibson's domestic abuse scandal, 'Inception' star Leonardo DiCaprio has reportedly pulled out of the disgraced actor's next project.
Kate Hudson, beau house hunting in New York
New York City News.NetActress Kate Hudson and beau singer Matt Bellamy are looking to buy an apartment together in New York.
More Heat Waves In Store For New York?
RedOrbitHeat waves like those that baked the Northeast in July are likely to be more frequent and more intense in the future, with their effects amplified in densely built urban environments like Manhattan, a...
Larry owes 9/11 businesses an explanation
New York PostDeveloper Larry Silverstein must justify his refusal to allow eight small uninsured businesses settlements of their 9/11 losses, a judge ruled yesterday. The Post has reported that legal maneuvering b...
No Astor verdict nix
New York PostThere'll be no easy out for Brooke Astor's swindling son. A Manhattan judge yesterday refused a request by Anthony Marshall to dismiss his October conviction for stealing millions of dollars from the ...
Ma barker to 'robber' son: Surrender!
New York PostGo to your cell! A tough East Harlem mom sent her son to the local police station house after finding out he robbed more than $2,000 from a bank, authorities said yesterday. Luis Cruz, 35, accompanied...
Break for Hevesi pal
New York PostA Manhattan judge has pruned the 90-count pay-to-play state pension indictment against a former top consultant and confidant to ex-Comptroller Alan Hevesi, tossing 13 charges, including a first-degree...
History repeats itself with scandal-scarred seat
New York Post07/30/2010 7:36 AM I remember old man Powell well. That guy stole money and bragged about it. Harlem has a long history of shuck 'n jive street hustlers, con men and thieves in office. Charlie's noth...
Rhinebeck Readies For Clinton Wedding
NY1 NewsDetails are shrouded in secrecy, but in the small town of Rhinebeck, New York, preparations are believed to be well underway for Chelsea Clinton's wedding to investment banker Marc Mezvinsky.Though th...
Sneakers offer NYC boro colors, logos
NewsdayThe Associated Press (AP) — New Yorkers can now pay allegiance to their borough with their shoes.Nike is offering limited-edition sneakers featuring different colors, logos and identifying laces fo...
GOP gets wish: Rangel case in campaign season
NewsdayThe Associated Press LARRY MARGASAK (Associated Press Writer) (AP) — Republicans wanted an election-season ethics case against Democratic powerhouse Rep. Charles Rangel of New York. And now, it loo...
Gibbs: 'Some very serious charges' against Rangel
NewsdayThe Associated Press (AP) — White House press secretary Robert Gibbs acknowledges there are "some very serious charges" against powerful Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel.Gibbs says the House ethics c...
Election Season May Feature Rangel Trial
CBS 2With that scathing report, the House Ethics Committee set the stage for a very public and likely very embarrassing trial, scheduled to begin as Rangel volleys for votes in the September primary. "...
NYPD Hunt For Cell Phone Muggers
CBS 2Megan Fox -- Then & Now Police in Manhattan are looking for a pair of cell phone thieves. Investigators released a sketch of one of two men, wanted for at least three robberies in Gramercy Park s...
NYPD Expands Possible SI Bias Crime Investigation
CBS 2(7/9/2010) Police on Staten Island were expanding their investigation into possible bias attacks against the Latino community. Detectives were looking for two men, wanted for attacking a 50-year-...
New Bishop To Lead Trenton Diocese
CBS 2Celebrities In Playboy Some 830,000 Roman Catholics in New Jersey's Trenton diocese are getting a new shepherd. The president of the Catholic University of America in Washington will become their...
Politics Torpedos 9/11 Health Bill
CBS 2Megan Fox -- Then & Now The Zadroga Bill would help 60,000 people, first responders and others, sickened by exposure to toxic dust and debris at Ground Zero. The measure needed a two-thirds vote for...
Hometown Fallout Follows Rangel
CBS 2Civic and community leaders from Harlem are now calling on Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to launch a federal investigation into the embattled Democrat's alleged misconduct. The House Ethics Com...
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