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Autopsy: Travolta Kid Died From SeizureFREEPORT, Bahamas -- An official with a Bahamian funeral home says Jett Travolta's death certificate says he was killed by a "seizure." Glen Campbell is assistant director of the funeral home handling the remains of John Travolta's 16-year-old son...
New York Post – Jan 5, 2009 10:29 PM [GMT] – comment?
Elsewhere: The Panetta Surprise, the Hochberg Draft
Barack Obama will choose Leon Panetta to run the C.I.A., delivering a surprise "even to some Obama insiders." read more »
The New York Observer – Jan 5, 2009 10:27 PM [GMT] – comment?
Barack Obama will choose Leon Panetta to run the C.I.A., delivering a surprise "even to some Obama insiders." read more »
The New York Observer – Jan 5, 2009 10:27 PM [GMT] – comment?
Prosecutors: Madoff violated bail conditionsProsecutors want to put Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff in a prison cell after learning he sent $1 million worth of items - including jewelery - to his relatives.
New York Daily News – Jan 5, 2009 10:11 PM [GMT] – comment?
Cops: N.J. Man Kills Wife With Pellet Gun
Police are calling it a tragic accident. A New Jersey man has been charged with reckless manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his wife. Frank McDonald is free on bail after allegedly shooting his wife to death. Police said he accidentally shot her with a pellet gun he used to shoot s ... more »
wcbstv.com – Jan 5, 2009 10:08 PM [GMT] – comment?
Police are calling it a tragic accident. A New Jersey man has been charged with reckless manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his wife. Frank McDonald is free on bail after allegedly shooting his wife to death. Police said he accidentally shot her with a pellet gun he used to shoot s ... more »
wcbstv.com – Jan 5, 2009 10:08 PM [GMT] – comment?
UN Holds Meetings On Gaza Resolutions Amid Protest
While the fighting continued in Gaza, it was a busy day in New York at the United Nations demonstrations of protest were held outside, while negotiations took place inside. Jewish groups protested outside the UN building Monday, chanting "Hamas is al-Qaeda." They tried to send a mes ... more »
wcbstv.com – Jan 5, 2009 9:41 PM [GMT] – comment?
While the fighting continued in Gaza, it was a busy day in New York at the United Nations demonstrations of protest were held outside, while negotiations took place inside. Jewish groups protested outside the UN building Monday, chanting "Hamas is al-Qaeda." They tried to send a mes ... more »
wcbstv.com – Jan 5, 2009 9:41 PM [GMT] – comment?
Silver: Albany, Dysfunctional?
ALBANY—Sheldon Silver is displeased with a report today which said New York's legislature is "still broken."While most of the Brennan Center's rhetoric was focused on the possibility of change in the State Senate, Dan Weiller, a spokesman for the assembly speaker, issued t ... more »
The New York Observer – Jan 5, 2009 9:35 PM [GMT] – comment?
ALBANY—Sheldon Silver is displeased with a report today which said New York's legislature is "still broken."While most of the Brennan Center's rhetoric was focused on the possibility of change in the State Senate, Dan Weiller, a spokesman for the assembly speaker, issued t ... more »
The New York Observer – Jan 5, 2009 9:35 PM [GMT] – comment?
Another Congressman Upstate
ALBANY—Representative Steve Israel's travels in the last few weeks have taken him to Baghdad, Germany and now: Hornell. read more »
The New York Observer – Jan 5, 2009 9:28 PM [GMT] – comment?
ALBANY—Representative Steve Israel's travels in the last few weeks have taken him to Baghdad, Germany and now: Hornell. read more »
The New York Observer – Jan 5, 2009 9:28 PM [GMT] – comment?
Senate rejects Burris' certificate of appointmentThe secretary of the U.S. Senate on Monday rejected the certificate of appointment for Roland Burris, named by Illinois' controversial governor to fill Barack Obama's Senate seat, according to an aide to the secretary.
New York Daily News – Jan 5, 2009 9:18 PM [GMT] – comment?
Fashion Roundup: Amy Winehouse to Design for Fred Perry?; John Galliano Knighted in France; Competition at the Inaugural Balls
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse is reportedly in talks with British fashion house Fred Perry to design her own clothing collection and has already begun sketching some of her ideas. [Vogue UK] Gedalio Grinberg, chairman of the Movado Group (where he had worked since the '60s), died on Sunday in M ... more »
The New York Observer – Jan 5, 2009 9:08 PM [GMT] – comment?
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse is reportedly in talks with British fashion house Fred Perry to design her own clothing collection and has already begun sketching some of her ideas. [Vogue UK] Gedalio Grinberg, chairman of the Movado Group (where he had worked since the '60s), died on Sunday in M ... more »
The New York Observer – Jan 5, 2009 9:08 PM [GMT] – comment?
Legendary! Neil Patrick Harris to Host SNL
Some bright news on an otherwise gray Monday afternoon: this coming weekend, Neil Patrick Harris will be hosting Saturday Night Live! We used to dream about Mr. Harris when he played Doogie (in fact, yours truly mentioned this in print a few years ago). We loved his speed-freak cameos in Harold and ... more »
The New York Observer – Jan 5, 2009 9:05 PM [GMT] – comment?
Some bright news on an otherwise gray Monday afternoon: this coming weekend, Neil Patrick Harris will be hosting Saturday Night Live! We used to dream about Mr. Harris when he played Doogie (in fact, yours truly mentioned this in print a few years ago). We loved his speed-freak cameos in Harold and ... more »
The New York Observer – Jan 5, 2009 9:05 PM [GMT] – comment?
