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Dead Or Alive: Officials Out Of Step On Bin Laden

New York News, Weather, Sports & Traffic - WCBSTV.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:45:07 +0000

The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said Wednesday that it remains the goal of U.S. troops to capture Osama bin Laden alive and "bring him to justice." The comment by Gen. Stanley McChrystal to reporters was in contrast to remarks made a day earlier by Attorney General Eric Holder, who said chances of capturing bin Laden alive were "infinitesimal" because he would probably be killed by U.S. forces or by one of his own fighters.

NJ Man Admits Stabbing His Wife With Ice Pick

New York News, Weather, Sports & Traffic - WCBSTV.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:37:52 +0000

A New Jersey man has admitted stabbing his wife 17 times with an ice pick. Terry Vanderbilt, 63, of Mount Arlington pleaded guilty Wednesday in state Superior Court in Morristown to an aggravated assault charge. He faces up to 10 years in prison. Authorities said Vanderbilt, who is sightless because of complications from diabetes, attacked his wife Anna at their home on Feb. 8, 2009.

Efrain Gonz

By BENJAMIN WEISER — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:31:19 +0000

Efrain Gonz

World Press Unimpressed By Woods’ Return To Golf

New York News, Weather, Sports & Traffic - WCBSTV.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:29:52 +0000

Tiger Woods' planned return to golf at the Masters drew plenty of criticism from the international press on Wednesday, and the most scathing comments came from Britain.

Ray Kelly helps injured woman on way to St. Pat’s parade

By JAMIE SCHRAM — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:23:13 +0000

Here's one Upper East Side woman who had the luck of the Irish with her -- with a little help from Police Commissioner Ray Kelly. The city's top cop sprang into action this morning on his way to the St. Patrick's Day Parade, coming to the aid...

Second person blew whistle on $8M cab scam

By LACHLAN CARTWRIGHT and TOM NAMAKO — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:19:36 +0000

An Upper East Side woman has emerged as another whistleblower in the widespread taxi scam that took passengers for an $8.3 million ride. Heather Schueppert’s overcharge complaint, combined with the one filed by Mitchell Lee that was first reported in The Post today, helped bring down hack Wasim...

Jason Segel To Write, Produce, And Now STAR In Muppet Movie

Perez Hilton — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:15:00 +0000

We're not surprised! He's been helping develop this project for a while!

Jason Segel is set to play the human lead in the new Muppets movie.

And we think he's just the right fit.

The How I Met Your Mother actor has already been co-writing the script with Nicholas Stoller, and will share producing credits with David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman!

James Bobin will direct the film, which is shooting for a 2012 release date!

This just keeps getting better and better!!

What do U think?? Are U excited for new Muppets movie??

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‘I Heart Nerds’ speed dating

NY Post: Local News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:11:17 +0000

The popular speed dating event, for nerds and the people who love them, returns to Union Hall. Drink specials include a $4 "mystery love potion." Tickets are $10; RSVP to heartspeeddating@gmail.com. Call 718-638-4400 or visit unionhallny.com for more details...

Blind Sided By Affair, Sandra Bullock Pulls Out Of UK Premiere

Perez Hilton — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:07:46 +0000

Maybe there is some truth to the rumors of an affair!

It was announced this morning that the UK premiere of The Blind Side would be cancelled due to Sandra Bullock pulling out of the event.

Her reps would only say she needed to cancel due to "unforseen circumstances," but we have a feeling we know exactly what those circumstances are.

Earlier today, it was reported that her seemingly devoted husband of four years, Jesse James, has been having an ongoing secret affair with tattoo model Michelle "Bombshell" McGee!

We understand why Sandra wouldn't want to go out in public after that. Forget about if it's even true or not - the press would be relentless!

Stay strong bb!

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Sunset sippin’ looks like a go at Brooklyn Bridge Park

By Andy Campbell — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:05:17 +0000

Public boozehounds rejoice — Brooklyn Bridge Park will have an outdoor wine bar and plaza if everything goes according to plan, development officials revealed on Monday night.The Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation, which will oversee the “park” until the new agreement for the city’s takeover of the waterfront development...