New York’s currently: fireworkin’

 Hussein, before an Iraqi judge, hears the charges against him.

 Security forces opened fire on university students trying to deliver a petition to Mr. Annan. In the human disaster that is currently Sudan, Colin Powell and Kofi Annan witness the misery first-hand.

 In Hong Kong, hundreds of thousands hit the streets, march for democracy.

 As expected, the Fed bumps the interest rate up a quarter-point.

 Inside the second class of foreign contractors in Iraq: not there by choice, living in substandard conditions.

 Staten Island ferry involved in last year’s tragic crash, now back in service.

 Queens man can lift anything—including Jeff Goldblum—and does so for world peace.

 Its premise would be “You know it’s time to stop running your ho game when…” The agenda at Don Diva magazine.

 Dick Cheney occupies an unprecedented position in American history. There has never been such a powerful vice president…

 The clock in Grand Central to be replaced with better, more accurate (but different looking?) timepiece.

 Video: James Brown completely loses his mind in an interview.

 Marry your pet: Because, well, finally you can.

 Game: What happens when the Polyphonic Spree loses its band members in a psychedelic landscape? Try picking the cactus to find out.

 Placing beautiful vocals atop Mogwai songs.

 Have a great holiday, and: Click to create your own New York fireworks display.