New York’s currently: sun on, sun off, sun on, sun off…

 Sadr rejects appeal, vows to continue his fight against U.S. and Iraqi forces.

 In investigation into leak of CIA operative’s identity, court holds in contempt Time magazine reporter who refuses to testify.

 Federal government offers $1 billion to hospitals for emergency care to undocumented immigrants—but wants hospitals to ask patients their immigration status.

 New intelligence shows a changing Al Qaeda structure with new personnel.

 Sarah Hepola has a group phoner with Usher.

 Rock bands take on the kids campground circuit.

 Turmoil grows within Ocean Spray: Stay independent, or die?

 People from around the country have been invited to offer an invocation or benediction during this aspect of the program, “Preachers and Patriots.” RNC planners ready the glitz with gospel- and country-music performers.

 Ralph Nader exhibits confusion on how democracies work. And: Nader as weapon.

 Audio: Listen to Viet Nam’s debut album, The Concrete’s Always Grayer on the Other Side of the Street.

 Former Afghan mujahedeen gets fighters to lay down weapons, build Alpine ski resort near Kabul.

 Dog gets on 2 Train, rides around, everybody laughs.

 Love for sale: Romans want to pay for serenading; New Yorkers want to pay for cuddling.

 Beginning the work toward indexing the 9/11 Commission Report.

 Gulp. Scientist warns of volcano off African coast that could collapse and send waves up to 100 meters high into the eastern seaboard of the U.S.

 Video: Very dangerous bike messenger drag race in NYC.

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