50 Years of James Bond
Friday, October 5th, 2012 is Global James Bond Day, marking the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise.
In the US, events for Global James Bond Day include
New York
NYC: more than 100 charged in massive theft ring
Service employees in NY lifted credit card data from residents and foreign tourists as part of an identity theft ring that victimized thousands.
Helicopter crashes into East River in New York City
Witnesses described how the privately owned Bell 206 aircraft spun out of control after take-off and fell into the East River near 34th Street in midtown Manhattan. [WATCH VIDEO]
More than 700 arrested in Wall Street protest
Police reopened the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday evening after more than 700 anti-Wall Street protesters were arrested for blocking traffic lanes and attempting an unauthorized march across the span.
Officials investigating 9/11 terror threat
The threat was so specific, and coming at a time of already heightened security just days before the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, that it could not be ignored.
U.S. on alert for 9/11 al-Qaida bomb plot
“As we know from the intelligence gathered from the (bin Laden) raid, al-Qaida has shown an interest in important dates and anniversaries, such as 9/11,” said Matthew Chandler, a spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security.
US tribe approves same-sex marriage
A Native American tribe in Washington state has adopted a law recognizing gay marriage, making it only the second tribe in the country known to do so.
The Suquamish Tribal Council voted Monday to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples on its reservation near Seattle, after the measure gained support from more than 100 tribal members at a meeting this spring.
Kennedy Airport Invaded By Turtles, Delaying Flights
Aviation authorities say dozens of flights were delayed at New York’s Kennedy airport after about 150 turtles crawled onto the tarmac in search of beaches to lay their eggs.
IMF chief resigns, says to fight sex charges
“I want to devote all my strength, all my time, and all my energy to proving my innocence.”
Perp walk? Blame Giuliani
Former French justice minister, Robert Badinter, said the IMF chief had been subjected to “death by media.”
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