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Times scare: Paranoia grips New York
New York's citizens are on high alert, with police called in to defuse a chilly bin and someone's lunch.
Regulators search for clues to market plunge
Did a single trader mistakenly punch in 'billion' instead of 'million' when making a trade?
Street vendors the heroes of Times Square drama
Times Square street vendors and NYC police, two groups usually in conflict, are suddenly the best of friends.
Movie review: <i>New York, I Love You</i>
Avoiding the obvious, French producer Emmanuel Benbihy assembles some striking mainly young talents in the Big Apple for a sequel portmanteau film to Paris, Je T'Aime.
Airline security slip-up causes alarm
The near-escape of the man wanted over the Times Square bomb scare has shown up flaws in America's aviation security system.
Webby Award winners announced in New York
Critic Roger Ebert, web pioneer Vint Cerf and funnyman Jim Carr were among the host of winners at this year's Webby Awards.
Times Square suspect 'had attended terror camp'
A man allegedly involved in the Times Square car-bomb incident had recently been attending a terror training camp in Pakistan.
Apple may face antitrust probe over Flash scrap
US officials plan to check whether Apple is violating antitrust rules by requiring software developers to use Apple programming tools to create applications for the iPhone and iPad.
New York mayor vows to keep inner city safe
The Mayor of New York has promised additional surveillance cameras around Times Square and throughout the tourist heart of the city.
New York bomb suspect arrested
Bombing suspect Faisal Shahzad was taken into custody while trying to leave the United States.
Pakistan Taleban vow US attacks
Pakistan's Taleban chief promised attacks on major US cities in a video released after the failed car bomb attempt in New York, a monitoring group said.
Video may lead to Times Square car bomb suspect
New York police investigating a terror attack that could have set off a deadly fireball in Times Square have videotape of a possible suspect.
Car bomb stops heart of New York
The heart of New York was last night shut down after a lethal car bomb was found in Times Square.
Thorny issues set to make actress a household name
At 20, actress Imogen Poots has already tackled the issues of incest, one-night stands and sex with older men without missing a beat.
Steve Jobs: Flash is 'unfit for iPhone'
Flash is no longer necessary to watch video or consume any kind of web content, says Apple CEO Steve Jobs
iPhone 4G blogger's treatment raises questions
Police have raided the home of a blogger who revealed details of Apple's fourth generation iPhone ahead of its unveiling.
Malcolm X killer walks free with deep regrets
The only man ever to admit involvement in the assassination of Malcolm X was freed, 45 years after he helped gun down the civil rights leader.
Aussie internet whiz kid locked up in Vegas
Australian internet entrepreneur Daniel Tzvetkoff is facing serious charges in Las Vegas.
Kiwi student found guilty of US murder
A former NZ student turned Ivy League scholar who murdered his new bride will serve his prison sentence in the US.
Cracking the ice queen
A new biography about talk show host Oprah Winfrey reveals more through what it cannot say.
More than 5000 whales could be saved: report
A compromise being negotiated by the IWC could save 5000 whales over the next ten years
MGMT: <i>Congratulations</i>
Opening with a quick tempo and dusty vocals that could have been plucked from a 60s track, It's Working is the first sign MGMT no longer see themselves as a New York pop duo on a sugar-high.