Prison Breaks Past: Several Inmates Have Tried To Escape From N.Y. Prison
Jeff Hall, a history professor at Queensborough Community College, discusses the history of prison breaks in northern New York.
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With 2-1 Finals Lead, What's LeBron James' Secret Motivation?
James is averaging more than 40 points a game, and with him leading the way, his team isn't looking like the underdog these days. But observers wonder what's fueling his on-court rampage.
Twitter CEO Stepping Down After Disappointing First Quarter
Dick Costolo, who has led the social media company for six years, leaves the post after Twitter posted a $162 million net quarterly loss in April.
Parties Say They Trust Hastert Judge's Impartiality
Judge Thomas Durkin had donated money to Hastert's reelection campaigns and worked with people involved in the case. He offered to let another judge take over but both sides want him to stay.
Wrestler Dusty Rhodes, The American Dream, Has Died
A veteran of hundreds of matches during his wrestling career, Rhodes acted as a stand-in for the common man, pitting his bulldog physique against chiseled rivals such as Ric Flair.
#TBT A Brief History Of (Political) Seersucker
Washington seems to have finally warmed up to the cool, puckered summer fabric that has a storied history in the nation's capital.
Pitmasters Embrace New Barbecue Truth: Rested Meat Is Sublime
How to rest a pork shoulder, a beef brisket or rack of ribs to keep it moist hours after it comes off the pit? Restaurants now use warming units, but DIY home warmers are just as good.
As American As Iced Tea: A Brief, Sometimes Boozy History
At least as early as Colonial times, Americans were drinking iced tea, though early alcohol-laden recipes had more in common with the cocktail from Long Island than the stuff sold by Lipton.
Some States Make Obamacare Backup Plans, As Supreme Court Decision Looms
A Supreme Court ruling could threaten health insurance subsidies in about three dozen states. But many states aren't sharing contingency plans lest they be seen as supporting Obamacare.
In Atlantic City, A Silver Lining For Casinos Left Standing
Four of 12 casinos in Atlantic City closed last year, but the first quarter of 2015 brought good news to those remaining. The local economy is still reeling, but less competition means higher profits.