Deal under review as Dems fret over House-keeping

WASHINGTON -- A House ethics panel yesterday began reviewing a "tentative agreement" to settle charges against Harlem Rep. Charles Rangel, a congressional source said. The bipartisan panel may need at least a few days to decide whether to recommend acceptance of the accord negotiated by attorneys for both sides, the...


Gal pal of generous Viacom boss says she got nothing

Viacom Inc executive chairman Sumner Redstone's news-making gifts to young women are proving irksome to his longtime lady friend, Christine Peters.


Ethics panel charges Rangel with conduct discrediting the House

The House ethics committee on Thursday accused veteran Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 violations of House rules involving alleged financial wrongdoing and harming the credibility of Congress.


Panther autograph-seekers turn out in force

Under a blistering summer sun, a crowd of Carolina Panthers faithful gathered Thursday along the chain-link fence surrounding Wofford College's Frank F. Roberts practice fields.


Cuyahoga County executive candidates file first campaign finance reports

Republican Matt Dolan and independent Ken Lanci lead the pack in fundraising, mostly from themselves and their families.


Power to the (other) provinces

Canada's electricity grids are a constitutionally divided patchwork, a situation that discourages efficiency and domestic trade. But 'Made in Canada' alternatives do exist


A Musical Retreat for Promising Pianists

By Vee Benard Now in its fourth year, the Sag Harbor based Vladimir Nielsen Piano Festival, under the direction of concert pianist Victoria Mushkatkol, is quickly finding its place as one of the many exceptional artistic and musical offerings of the Hamptons' summer season. The festival, described by the organization's executive director Dr. Robert Maimone as a [...]


2010 NBA Schedule: Five Games We'd Love To See on Christmas Day

What are the first things that come to your mind when thinking of Christmas? Probably something along the lines of elaborately decorated trees, piles of gifts and endless amounts of wrapping paper, watching It's A Wonderful Life on Xmas Eve, one of the best meals you'll have all year, and quality time with those you love the most. The one thing missing from that list? That's right...some NBA ...


Two more New Brunswick employees charged in theft of parking fees

NEW BRUNSWICK — Two more people have been charged in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars from the New Brunswick Parking Authority, bringing to six the number of agency employees now facing charges. Lawrence Sorbino, 44, of South...


WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OROVILLE

Her work is featured through today, July 30, at Artists of River Town Gallery & Gifts, 1435 Myers St.