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MLB Playoffs 2015: What TV channel, time is New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs ...

Game 2, Sunday, at New York (8:07 p.m.); Game 3, Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Chicago (TBA); Game 4, Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Chicago (TBA); x-Game 5, Thursday, Oct. 22, at Chicago (TBA); x-Game 6, Saturday, Oct. 24, at New York (TBA); x-Game 7, Sunday, Oct. >> view original

For Clinton Foundation, Big Gains in Rwanda, Despite Pitfalls

“We're literally going to be in a position to work ourselves out of a job in a lot of parts of Africa in the next few years,” Mr. Clinton told the foundation's Clinton Global Initiative meeting in New York last month. Clearly, the Clinton Foundation ... >> view original

In Israel, De Blasio Calls for End to Violence

The mayor of New York City called on Sunday for an end to attacks by Palestinians against Israelis, as a monthlong outburst of violence continued. Bill de Blasio is on a three-day trip to Israel, which he has framed as a solidarity mission with the ... >> view original

With Rat Complaints On The Rise, NYC Redoubles Efforts

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — To many in New York City, the rats are winning. The city's complaint hotline is on pace for a record year of rat calls, exceeding the more than 24,000 over each of the last two years. Blistering audits have faulted efforts ... >> view original

One year of Linsanity was apparently enough for the Knicks

Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin would likely not be in the NBA right now if it weren't for the New York Knicks. They were the team that sparked Linsanity, the team that rallied around him, the team that earned him his big contract with the Rockets ... >> view original

The Lonely Death of George Bell

Each year around 50,000 people die in New York, and each year the mortality rate seems to graze a new low, with people living healthier and longer. A great majority of the deceased have relatives and friends who soon learn of their passing and ... >> view original

Your Weekend Briefing: Israel, Syria, Chicago Cubs

In the National League Championship Series, the New York Mets (last World Series win 1986) are 1-0 against the Chicago Cubs (1908) heading into tonight's game (8:07 p.m. Eastern, TBS). In the American League, the Toronto Blue Jays (1993) are 0-2 ... >> view original

That Ending Aside, Michigan Has Reason to Take Heart

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Less than an hour before kickoff Saturday afternoon, Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh paced the half of the field on which his team was warming up, a slight hitch in his step, clapping frequently. He observed the kicking team. He blew ... >> view original

Kangaroo Bounces Away From Staten Island Home

New York City law says it is illegal to keep a kangaroo or any other marsupial in the five boroughs, unless the animal is at a zoo, laboratory, circus or veterinary hospital. Mr. Osmani said he had heard about the zebra. This was his first encounter ... >> view original

The Halloween costume stores refuse to sell you

It's one of the most popular requests for Halloween this year. But it's also the costume most New York stores refuse to sell you — Caitlyn Jenner. Costume sellers say they've gotten lots of requests for Caitlyn outfits, but most retailers decided not ... >> view original