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Rush hour nightmares: which US cities have the worst backups

Five US cities with the worst traffic congestion: Think your city has the worst traffic? No, Los Angeles, it’s not you. And New York, fugetaboutit.
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In Pictures: Regis Philbin retires
Mayor Bloomberg on the ropes: Seven ways the blizzard still lingers

The harshest effects of this week's Northeast blizzard are starting to fade as snowplows reclaim New York City roadways and airport travelers rebook their way home. But the massive post-Christmas snowfall had some impacts that may linger for a while to come.
World Series: How much do you know about the Fall Classic?

The 106th World Series, featuring the Rangers and Giants, is underway. With the help of MLB.com and Baseball-reference.com, we've come up with a quiz to test your knowledge of World Series history. You'll find answers to questions on subsequent pages and on the last page of the quiz.

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Modern Parenthood
"Playborhood:" Parent guide creates community playscapes

"Playborhood," a new how-to guide for parents gives tips on how to turn empty spaces into the kind of community playscapes that increase the safety of neighborhoods, while encouraging kids to get off the couch and play.
How Keith Haring accidentally invented the museum gift shop

Keith Haring, who received a Google doodle Friday, forever changed the way art mingles with commerce.
Chapter & Verse
Children's book promoting veganism gets mixed reception from experts

Author Ruby Roth's new book 'Vegan Is Love' discusses how food gets from the farm to the kitchen table.
Lawyers for Strauss-Kahn say will challenge case in prostitution scandal

Strauss-Kahn's French lawyers called a news conference in response to news he had been formally placed under investigation into allegations he illegally participated in a prostitution scandal, in the northern city of Lille on counts that could expose their client to up to 20 years in jail.
New frog species calls New York City home

The Big Apple is home to a newly discovered species of frog. It doesn't have a name yet, but its distinct DNA and unusual croak distinguish it from other frogs.
Group blasts J. Lo and her ride, citing Fiat business dealings with Iran

Jennifer Lopez is under fire over her TV ad for Fiat. An anti-Iran group is asking her to renounce her endorsement of Fiat cars if the company does not end its sales to Iran. No word yet from J. Lo.
Is Eric Holder's grip on the 'Fast and Furious' fiasco slipping? (video)

As calls grow for Eric Holder's resignation, the embattled attorney general faces what one Republican promised would be 'fast and furious' questions Thursday from the House Judiciary Committee.
Global News Blog
US cedes status as breakdancing capital to South Korea

Bronx may still be the first place to come to mind, but Seoul is now the breakdancing capital.
Jorge Posada, Yankees face tough offseason after playoff elimination

Jorge Posada might have played his final game in a Yankees uniform Thursday night. The Tigers beat Jorge Posada and the Yankees to advance to the American League Championship Series.
Rat Island, off New York City, sold to local man

Rat Island used to be the home of typhoid patients in New York City. Now, a local resident has bought Rat Island.
Rush hour nightmares: which US cities have the worst backups

Five US cities with the worst traffic congestion: Think your city has the worst traffic? No, Los Angeles, it’s not you. And New York, fugetaboutit.
Strauss-Kahn rape case dropped: A 'bad message' to vulnerable women?

The abrupt end to the Dominique Strauss-Kahn sexual assault case caused consternation among groups that say it sets too high a bar for some women to come forward.
A boot camp for hard-core jobless

Government-funded STRIVE program in 19 US cities helps dropouts, ex-offenders and other unemployed find jobs. A big push in the program: changing attitudes of the jobless.
Foreclosures in New York City near 2,000. Are banks keeping up the buildings?

Foreclosures come into the spotlight in New York after a fire at one of those foreclosures claims three victims. State senator says banks that own properties aren't maintaining them.
Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion across the Islamic World

Journalist Robin Wright tells of a "counter-jihad" – a rebellion of the young and hip – now hitting the Muslim world.
The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America’s Childhood

This gripping tale of the American legend blends myth and fact to create a nuanced portrait of The Mick.
New York gay marriage law passes: Will other states follow?

With final passage of a bill Friday night, New York becomes the sixth state to permit same-sex marriage. As polls show more Americans approving gay marriage, will other states follow suit?
Why Lagarde should be IMF chief: Women make better leaders, sans Weiner-like libido

Christine Lagarde is the right choice to replace Dominique Strauss-Kahn as head of the IMF, and not just because of her experience. Women are more effective communicators and aren't libido-led leaders, like Anthony Weiner.
Feds had eye on Sky Express before Tuesday's deadly bus crash

US regulators had begun work to suspend operations of the Sky Express bus line even before a company bus flipped over Tuesday on an interstate highway in Virginia, killing four.
Green Economics
How would you rank America's 300 cities?

There are different market tests that can economists can use to rank which cities are best, but there are some things those tests don't capture
Subway spaghetti video sparks transportation etiquette debate

Subway spaghetti video: A video taken of a fight in a New York City subway car started with a woman eating spaghetti, but led to a wider discussion about what is fair to put other riders of public transportation through during busy city commutes, and where to draw the line.
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Chapter & Verse
James Frey rewrites Jesus, irks the literary community

James Frey, once accused of fabricating a memoir, is back for more controversy with a revisionist history of Jesus.
Diggin' It
Five tips for getting the most out of flower shows

People love to attend flower shows when the weather outside is shivery. To get the most out of your visit, here are a few tips.
Some jobless don't look for jobs. They start a business.

New business starts hit a 14-year high in 2009. But succeeding is a challenge.