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I was not surprised to learn this morning that the legendary H&H Bagels on the UWS is closing after the 39 years in business.

On Tuesday, Encana announced its $5.4-billion joint venture agreement with PetroChina to develop the Cutbank Ridge assets had failed during almost a year of talks.

Based on the seasonal trends, summer travel deals, weather conditions, tourist traffic, entertainment options and the cultural experience, here are the best five summer travel destinations of 2011.

Jon Huntsman declared his candidacy for 2012 presidential nomination from the Republican party.

Thousands of yoga enthusiasts stretched their arms in a busy hotspot marking the summer solstice at a free long day in the middle of Times Square, Manhattan.

Microsoft announced Tuesday it will allow its users to use voice and motion commands to interact with advertisements while playing their favorite game or watching a video through popular Xbox Kinect gaming console. The advertising tool is called NUads, natural user interface ads, which will allow users to say Xbox Tweet to share something about the ad on Twitter.

Golden State Warriors fans love to reminisce about the good 'ol days. And when we mean the good 'ol days, we mean the 16 years of now former president Robert Rowell.

Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her astronaut husband, Mark Kelly, have made a deal to write a memoir of their lives together, their publisher said on Tuesday.

Fashion designer John Galliano's trial is set tomorrow due to atrocious anti-Semitic remarks made to patrons at La Perle, a trendy brasserie in Paris.

The current rate of climate change, pollution, and overfishing can result in an expedited consequence for mankind and the world oceans. According to a report by international scientists, the study results have concluded that the world's ocean and marine life are dangerously degrading at an astronomical rate.

With New York at the center of same-sex marriage debate, you may want to cool down and consider whether the new social norm proposed here is merely an issue of personal choice.

Comic-Con International will be held at the San Diego Convention Center July 21-24, 2011, with Preview Night on July 20th, according to the Comic-Con Web site.

What is this affliction that causes pro baseball catchers to lose their ability to throw back to the pitcher, or makes a golfer five-putt on an easy hole?

Tracy Morgan returned to Nashville Tuesday to apologize for a stand-up performance the comedian gave June 3rd at the Ryman Auditorium, the New York Times reports.

If the physical ramifications of smoking aren't enough to deter customers from lighting up, maybe a clearer picture of the financial ramifications will.

The New York Knicks have been asking about the Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash, according to the NY Post. In the proposed swap, Nash would be traded straight up for Chauncey Billups.

Espadrilles are all the rage this season.

Film critic Roger Ebert's Facebook page was suspended Tuesday after Ebert posted a controversial tweet referring to Jackass star Ryan Dunn's death. The page was restored one hour later, according to Ebert's Twitter.

President Obama is still mulling his options as he prepares to announce a schedule for withdrawing the 33,000 additional troops he committed to Afghanistan upon assuming office.

New York Mets COO surprised fans yesterday by saying the team may be buyers at the trade deadline if the team continues to stay in contention for the NL Wild Card.

Obama's visit to New York City this week includes speaking at the annual LGBT Leadership Gala at the Sheraton New York, in the very midst of 2011 NYC Pride events. Does it hint Obama's new position in same-sex marriage? There are some historical facts that may back up its likelihood.