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Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations
For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night.Now she's ready to say goodbye, leaving a huge void for broadcast TV even as she raises the possibility of more Oprah than ever when she starts her own cable network.
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Tween Justin Bieber fans lose control at NY mall
New York police shut down a mall appearance by teen pop singer Justin Bieber (BEE'-ber) after thousands of young girls showed up and got a little too wild.Nassau County police say girls and adults in the crowd of nearly 3,000 started pushing and shoving as they waited for the 15-year-old sensation to arrive Friday at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City.
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GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care
Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care - and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul."This is how rationing starts," declared Jon Kyl of Arizona, the party's second-in-command in the Senate, during a news conference. "This is what we're going to expect in the future.
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Postal Service to resume North Pole Santa letters
Wide-eyed children around the world will be hearing from Santa's "elves" at the North Pole after all.During Christmas seasons for decades, these dedicated elves responded to thousands of letters addressed to "Santa Claus, North Pole."All that was ending with a U.S. Postal Service decision to discontinue the program based in the small Alaskan town amid privacy concerns.
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China says 42 dead, 66 trapped in mine explosion
A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped underground as rescuers worked hastily to save them.China's mines are the world's deadliest, and the blast shows the difficulties the government faces in trying to boost safety in an industry where large state-owned coal mines are considered safer than smaller, private ones.
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Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy
President Barack Obama's eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help create thousands of jobs and open new markets for American goods in the future.
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Sentence request for US woman in Italy murder case
Prosecutors on Saturday were expected to request life in prison for an American student and her former boyfriend accused of killing a young British woman in Italy.Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito are charged with murder and sexual violence in the 2007 slaying of Knox's roommate, Meredith Kercher, in Perugia.
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Syracuse runs away from No. 6 North Carolina
Jim Boeheim has always made a point of telling the media not to get too caught up in runs because basketball, especially on the college level, is a game of runs.He could only smile as he was asked about Syracuse's 22-1 run to open the second half of an 87-71 victory over No. 6 North Carolina on Friday night in the championship game of the 2K Sports Classic."That's about as good as it gets," he said, "and it was against North Carolina and it was here.
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China says 42 dead, 66 trapped in mine explosion
A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped underground as rescuers worked hastily to save them.China's mines are the world's deadliest, and the blast shows the difficulties the government faces in trying to boost safety in an industry where large state-owned coal mines are considered safer than smaller, private ones.
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Worker Killed In On-The-Job Accident On Staten Island
An on-the-job mishap has claimed the life of a worker on Staten Island. It happened just before 2:20 p.m., Friday, at the intersection of Rockland and Richmond Avenues. Police say a ten-wheel dump truck was backing up when it struck a 53-year-old worker. Staten Island man Jody Reese was rushed to Staten Island North Hospital, where he later died. No criminality is suspected at this time.
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Governor Paterson Outlines More Possible Cuts To Close The State's Budget Gap
With state lawmakers out of Albany this weekend without an agreement to close New York's budget gap, Governor Paterson warns furloughs and layoffs are on the horizon for state workers if a deal is not done. The governor is now floating the possibility of cuts to early childhood education programs to reduce the three-point-two-billion-dollar budget gap.
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Mayor Bloomberg And NYPD Respond To Bronx Shooting Of Teen
A summit on gun violence was held Friday at Gracie Mansion. Mayor Bloomberg met with community leaders to discuss the rash of recent shootings, including one leaving a 15-year-old Bronx girl fighting to survive. Meanwhile, the NYPD is opening up a new anonymous call line to Bronx residents to rid the streets of illegal guns. Officers handed out fliers to residents in the Morrisania section about the tip line.
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Salvation Army Kicks Off Seasonal Fundraising Drive
A familiar seasonal sight and sound returns to the Big Apple with Thanksgiving next week. The bell ringing and the red Salvation Army kettles are making an appearance on the city streets. The Salvation Army is running its annual fundraising campaign, setting a goal of three-million-dollars for the New York area. Salvation Army Lieutenant Colonel Guy Klemanski says the non-profit aims to lend a helping hand to the less fortunate.
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New York Botanical Garden Rolls Out Holiday Train Show This Weekend
An annual holiday attraction rolls out this weekend at the New York Botanical Garden. Model trains pull through a scaled-down version of the city, all made out of leaves, berries, tree branches, and vines. The display features notable landmarks in the five boroughs, including Yankee Stadium, the Empire State Building, City Hall, and the original Penn Station.
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Mayors Bloomberg And Nutter Take Part In Volunteer Project
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter pays up on his friendly bet with Mayor Bloomberg over which team would win the World Series. Mayor Nutter doned Yankee pinstripes and accepted the Philadelphia Phillies loss in the Fall Classic. He joined Mayor Bloomberg in painting the walls of Albert Einstein School in the Bronx to encourage New Yorkers to participate in more community service projects.
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