The nation's largest fireworks display is set to spark off over the Hudson River Saturday night at 9 p.m.

Starting July 1, workers who work for minimum wage in Illinois received a pay increase.

The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 in 10 innings at PNC Park on Thursday in a make-up of the June 6 game that had been postponed due to bad weather.

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Mr. Ris, a businessman, particularly enjoyed the beginning piece, saying it was "impressive.

Concerned New Yorkers unfurled banners on the steps of City Hall Wednesday, calling for a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing.

Hot dog-eating arch rivals, American Joey Chestnut and Japan's Takeru Kobayashi, met for the official weigh-in-ceremony on Thursday.

It's very spiritual, very strong. The visuals reach one's heart."

O.K., so I know how it's not the world's biggest problem, but can someone please grow some tasty tomatoes?

Seven students in a Beijing school have H1N1 , according to an announcement by Beijing health authorities.

I think it was very good how they incorporated characters into the screen, as when the characters disappear ... is so good."

Despite an increase in discretionary income, many UK households are cutting back on unnecessary spending.

Whenever a person relies on hindsight to evaluate an experience, he or she tends to end up thinking negatively.

Eyes closed, they touch foreheads in the traditional greeting of the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand.

A recent survey which reported that 40 percent of small and medium-sized companies in China have closed down raises a question about the 6.1 percent first-quarter growth rate announced by the Chinese government.

More than anything I like the choreography of the colors, which is something very, very lovely and very special."

I felt a great impact through all the experiences they lived and how they presented them through the artistic form and through movement of the dance."

Mr. Hernandez said he was really pleased with the singers: "They have extraordinary voices."

Mr. Pruzzo said he was especially grateful to his friend who invited him. "I didn't know this existed!" he exclaimed.

Ichi Umi is a high-end Japanese buffet with fresh, tasty sushi, catch-of-the-day seafood, and delicious desserts.