Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer released a report Saturday in support of a ban on oil drilling in upstate areas that provide the city with drinking water.

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer released a report Saturday in support of a ban on oil drilling in upstate areas that provide the city with drinking water.

AP - Pakistan has beaten the Taliban in a major stronghold close to the Afghan border, is close to victory in another and expects to pacify most of the remaining tribal areas before the end of the year, commanders said Saturday.

AP - Iraq's parliament pushed back voting Saturday on this year's budget and could be forced to make further cuts because of falling oil prices.

AP - President Barack Obama challenged the nation's vested interests to a legislative duel Saturday, saying he will fight to change health care, energy and education in dramatic ways that will upset the status quo.

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The New York Police Department says its internal affairs division is investigating allegations that a city policeman raped a woman in Manhattan's East Village, and reports say the involved officers have been placed on modified duty.

AFP - Southeast Asian leaders called Sunday for increased cooperation and urgent reform to deal with the global financial crisis as they wrapped up a summit dominated by their economic woes.

After hoping for a better season from the New York Mets, Governor David Paterson told listeners of a sports radio station Saturday night that the government needs to conserve money to prevent a second Great Depression.

After hoping for a better season from the New York Mets, Governor David Paterson told listeners of a sports radio station Saturday night that the government needs to conserve money to prevent a second Great Depression.

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