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Shooter at New York Federal Building Was Upset About Losing Government Job

The New Jersey man identified as the suspect in the shooting death of a security guard at a federal building in New York City on Friday was upset about losing his federal job years ago and suffered from financial problems and other personal setbacks, a ... >> view original

Two Police Officers and Suspect Shot in Troy, New York

Two police officers were shot and wounded in Troy, New York, Saturday while investigating an attempted carjacking, police said. The suspected gunman was also shot. The shooting followed a report of an attempted carjacking shortly after 10:30 p.m., Troy ... >> view original

A Shot, a Glimpse of an AK-47, and US Servicemen Pounced on Gunman on Train to ...

PARIS — It was 5:45 p.m., a normal Friday afternoon on the sleek high-speed train that takes high-level European diplomats, businesspeople, tourists and ordinary citizens between Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris. Less than an hour away from Paris, a ... >> view original

Key New York lawmaker backs Iran nuke deal

Nadler, who's the first Jewish lawmaker from New York to back the deal, received a lengthy personal letter from Obama earlier this week defending the deal and pledging that the U.S. will continue to put economic pressure on Iran and keep military ... >> view original

One Killed in Explosion at China Chemical Site

State news media reported Friday that four new fires had broken out at the blast site in Tianjin, just hours after Chinese officials said safety hazards were found at nearly 70 percent of companies handling dangerous chemicals in Beijing, while more ... >> view original

Rapid Reaction: Mets 14, Rockies 9

DENVER -- High altitude (and the Colorado Rockies' pitching) agrees with the New York Mets. The Amazin's raced to a double-digit lead and held on for a 14-9 win against the Rockies on Saturday night -- the identical score to the series opener the ... >> view original

Michael Conforto likely won't see minors after all

DENVER -- Rookie outfielder Michael Conforto has nine lives when it comes to staving off demotions. Conforto originally appeared ticketed for Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday, with the New York Mets needing to open a roster spot for reliever Dario ... >> view original

New York Mets acquire Eric Young Jr. from Atlanta Braves

The New York Mets have acquired infielder/outfielder Eric Young Jr. from the Atlanta Braves, the Mets announced Saturday. The Braves will receive “cash considerations” in the deal. Young will report to Triple A Las Vegas. Young played 191 games for the ... >> view original

Who Owns Helen Gurley Brown's Legacy?

There is also an issue of The New York Post from Aug. 8, 2012, the last day Ms. Brown was well enough to make it into work, and a daily calendar open to the same date, with the sole entry: “Broadway Show With Eve Burton & Dinner.” An obvious crown ... >> view original

Fading Economy and Graft Crackdown Rattle China's Leaders

Without identifying anyone, it accused “some leading cadres” of posing a “quandary for new leaders, fettering their hands from doing bold work” and “undermining party cohesion and fighting strength.” Another commentary published Wednesday on the ... >> view original