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BRICs slam European grip on IMF, Lagarde leads race

Top emerging economies joined forces to slam Europe's obsolete grip on the IMF's top job, even as France's finance minister appeared to strengthen her lead in the race to replace Dominique Strauss-Kahn.
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Barnes & Noble drops curtain on new Nook

In an event Tuesday morning in New York City, Barnes & Noble Inc unveiled the latest addition to its line of Nook e-readers. While the new product will simply be referred to as the new Nook, the bookseller has dubbed it has The Simple Touch Reader, as it features a 6-inch E-ink touchscreen display. The device will launch at $139, which is less than what the original Nook's current price.

Randy Moss to Jets?

Several sources, including the New York Daily News, are reporting that the New York Jets are considering Randy Moss as an addition to their backfield.

Lady Gaga at Born This Way Signing Event (PHOTOS)

Pop star Lady Gaga's brand-new album Born this way is a highly anticipated full-length follow-up to her 2008 breakthrough debut album The Fame. Take a glimpse of Singer Lady Gaga as she arrived at an album-signing event in New York City:
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NYC Smoking ban begins

Smoking in New York City's public places is no longer legal as the law that prohibits smoking in New York City's 1,700 parks, beaches and pedestrian plazas comes into effect Monday.

Family Radio turns over a new leaf - Will Harold Camping do the same?

Non-profit Christian radio network Family Radio seems to have turned over a new leaf, post Doomsday May 21, 2011, by launching a newly designed website. Will Doomsday prophet Harold Camping do the same by repenting and asking forgiveness from those who have been hurt, financially or otherwise, by his failed prediction?

Strauss-Kahn’s DNA Found On Assault Victim’s Dress: Report

According to reports in the French website Atlantico.fr, DNA samples taken in the sexual assault charge confirmed traces of his sperm on a dress worn by the hotel chambermaid who was allegedly raped by the former boss of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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