Latest from New York City

'Granddad Bandit' caught by FBI

Angry flight attendant appears in court

Steven Slater has become a celebrity in his own right after losing patience with a passenger and making an emergency exit from a plane.

Parole hearing for John Lennon's killer

Most of Gulf oil spill 'now dispersed'

Three-quarters of the oil that has leaked into the Gulf of Mexico poses no further risk to wildlife, according to an investigation.

Police shooting payout

In the hot seat

Josh Emett tells Kerri Jackson there's nothing hellish about working for Gordon Ramsay.

New High Court judge appointed

Madonna nostalgic for London

Shooting a movie in London for six months has made Madonna want to stay permanently.

Kate Winslet dating again

The actress, who split from husband Sam Mendes in March, has been seeing a male model.

TV Pick of the week: Castle

<i>Murder She Wrote</i> meets <i>Californication</i>.

Airport terminal evacuated in New York

Ex-champ arrested at hot dog event

A Japanese eating champion who sat out this year's Coney Island Fourth of July hot dog contest apparently couldn't resist the temptation to show off anyway.

Femme fatale spy suspect wants to stay in US

Spy suspect Anna Chapman is embarrassed by media reports about her - but still wants to stay in America.

Gang boss in US to face charges

One year since his death, fans remember Michael Jackson

Global celebrations of Jackson's brilliant but troubled life kicked off with the unveiling of a memorial in London yesterday.

Diamond abuses alleged

New York: Strawberry fields forever

They mostly go to Strawberry Fields - a pristine landscaped area in Central Park - for one purpose: to remember John Lennon.

New York: Start spreading the news

Get the juice on Manhattan's magic, writes Mitchell Hall.