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Watch Cell phone Video As It Captures NYC Empire State Shooting

Details of a cell phone video of the shooting scene in New York as cops take down the suspected gunman.

NYPD names gunman; Co-Worker Targeted

The shooter, a former Manhattan resident, doesn’t appear to have any previous criminal record or ties to terrorism. It is currently speculated that the alleged gunman was firing at a former coworker.  Law enforcement officers have revised their previous count of 9 wounded to 8, and it is still unclear whether some victims may have been struck […]

Mexico aims to make Baja safer for U.S. tourists

American tourists heading to Mexico’s Baja California state in the future can expect more police protection from a new task force, according to Mexican authorities. Officials from the Baja California cities of Tijuana, Ensenada and Rosarito gathered earlier this week to announce the creation of the task force, which will be made up of bilingual officers and which will be designed primarily to serve Americans

Conan O’Brien squabbles with New Jersey mayor

As with many jokes, it started with a small jab at the expense of New Jersey. The gags continued Monday night when “Tonight Show” host Conan O’Brien ventured into “the biggest scandal in the country that’s now involving a late-night host.” O’Brien was, of course, referring to his continuing comical conflict with the city of Newark, New Jersey, and its mayor, Cory Booker.

The Tough-Love Dictator of My Dreams

I have voted for two libertarian candidates for President, believe in drug legalization and have done many things that would have gotten me caned in Singapore, a Catholic school or anyplace someone happened to be near a cane. I’ve fought the left’s paternalism of the body and the right’s paternalism of the soul

Mayor of violence-torn Juarez: ‘We’re at turning point’

Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, may be one of the world’s most dangerous cities, but an influx of new police officers will stem the wave of violence set to make August the deadliest month yet, Juarez Mayor Jose Reyes Ferriz told CNN Monday. Drug-related violence in the border city across from El Paso, Texas, is exceeding July’s record of 260 killings.

Will High-Heel-Friendly Streets Keep Seoul’s Women Happy?

By 2010, Seoul’s women should officially be happy — at least the ones with driver’s licenses. In May, the city government started to paint 4,929 public and private parking places pink throughout the city, with thousands more slated to go under the brush next year.

Mayor’s office: Michael Jackson memorial cost L.A. $1.4 million

The memorial service for singer Michael Jackson cost the city of Los Angeles $1.4 million, the mayor’s office said Wednesday. Costs included putting extra police on the streets, trash pickup, sanitation, traffic control and more for the Tuesday event, spokeswoman Sarah Hamilton said