New York’s currently: a pygmalion of pigeons
White House claims no part in 2002 Justice Department memo defending torture. And: Though Rumsfeld initially approved harsher interrogation techniques, he stepped them down six weeks later.
Iran to release captured British sailors.
U.S. plans to offer North Korea incentives in nuclear discussions.
South Korean hostage in Iraq killed.
Please observe: Clay Risen on Herbert Muschamp and Choire Sicha on overgaiety.
“it’s had a profound effect on a lot of people, and that’s what you do it for, innit?” The Stone Roses on the best album ever recorded…their own.
Lots of Steves in one: The two addresses from which the most campaign donations to Bush and Kerry originated.
Names for bunches of birds, and sometimes, the reasons why.
Citing dismal ticket sales, Lollapalooza tour is cancelled.
Images from The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist by Michael Chabon and Dark Horse Comics.
Cooking: Why parchment works; why herbs taste good.
What you didn’t know: What happened this day in alternative history.
Why is Target selling 5,000-BTU air conditioners for $75 in Herald Square? Cool out, do not ask why. And: Hot pizza on your iPod.
New study shows cigarette smoking cuts 10 years off life.
Learn French, Spanish, German, Italian, and much more, with audio. But not: The world’s most untranslatable word.
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