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Etan Patz Case: With No Clues to Boy’s Disappearance, Search Ends
Only four days after it began, authorities have ended the search in a Manhattan basement for the remains of 6-year-old Etan Patz, who vanished 33 years ago.
Etan Patz: FBI Searches New York Basement for Sign of First Missing ‘Milk Carton’ Boy
Etan Patz disappeared without a trace on a spring morning in 1979; now, 33 years later, authorities may have new clues.
Holey War! New York Bakery Wants Dunkin’ Donuts to Take ‘Artisan’ out of Its Bagel Ads
Are Dunkin’ Donuts new bagels really hand-crafted by bagel artisans? A Queens baker is saying Fuhgeddaboudit.
From Bagels to Balloon Rides: The Weirdest State Taxes
Taxes are (almost) as integral to the dawn of spring as allergies and Easter egg hunts. Though a reality to all, federal taxes can present to many a hazy, stressful cloud of fear and dread. As the federal deadline looms (due on …
Phone-Hacking Scandal Makes Its Way to America
It looks like the saga that’s engulfed the U.K. could make the leap across the pond, as a British lawyer has announced he’ll be taking legal action within the U.S. on behalf of three new alleged victims of phone-hacking.
Mark …
Should the Titanic‘s Artifacts Stay Underwater?
As the 100th anniversary of the ship’s demise approaches, an auction and a museum exhibit take two distinct approaches to commemorating the disaster. Are the remains meant for public education or private mourning?
Passengers Who Cause Airline Delays May Have to Pay Up
Alec Baldwin may have the money to disturb a flight, but the average flyer may think twice before playing Words with Friends.
Carnegie Deli Debuts ‘Jetbow’ Sandwich for Tebow’s N.Y. Arrival
His name has been printed on jerseys and rosters already, so it’s only natural that Tim Tebow is appearing on menus across New York City, too. To coincide with Tebow’s Monday introduction as the New York Jets’ backup …
Food Fight: America’s Best Bagel May Not Be from New York
Consumer Reports dares to compare grocery-store bagels to your bagel shop’s finest. New Yorkers, of course, aren’t so happy.
‘Tall Clubs’ Give the Vertically Endowed a Leg Up in Business
Forget college alumni events. The new way to network is by mingling with fellow tall people.
Watch Out, Speed Demons: Website Ranks Cities with Most Speed Traps
With advancing technology and widespread use of enforcement cameras, speeding tickets are inevitable. But while police officers develop new equipment, so does the fast-driving public. Trapster.com, an online warning system for …
