New York’s currently: fortified with xanthan gum

 President of Iraqi Governing Council assassinated, six weeks before scheduled handover of power to new government.

 Even prior to the assassination, no leader or governing powers set for Iraq.

 Israel announces plans to demolish hundreds of Palestinian homes along Gaza Strip, Powell slams new plans.

 Same-sex marriages permitted for Massachusetts residents, beginning today.

 U.S. may want to get more involved in Sudan, both for big business and good Coke.

 At the 50th anniversary of the decision, Gates and West discuss the effects of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling.

 Due to criss-crossed chains of command, about 100 high-ranking Iraqi prisoners are being held out-of-reach of top U.S. general.

 From toilet tubing to in-wall wiring, New York City to rewrite all building codes, meeting standards enjoyed by the rest of the country.

 In case we missed her waving the big foam ’No. 1 Crazy Person’ finger, she re-states her position four songs later. Sasha Frere-Jones on Nellie McKay and going bananas.

 Macedonian government accused of luring, executing migrants in fake terror plot.

 Renown nature-sculptor Andy Goldsworthy brings art and stones to New York.

 Explore the buildings of Manhattan through a fascinating interactive map, historical documents, and old postcards.

 Climbing Everest the right way, with a formal dinner.

 First book published without verbs.

 Learn how to say anything with the International Phonetic Alphabet.

 Your life, juggled, at Jugglezine.

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Thanks to the weekend’s provider of toppins and alms