The state Public Integrity Commission fined him more than $62,000 for accepting five free tickets to the 2009 World Series opener at Yankee Stadium. It’s the latest chapter in the long and dubious history of politicians gettin…
As the embattled 39-year-old Australian hacker’s lawyers fight his extradition to Sweden, he’ll be working on a memoir. The book will be published in the U.S. by Knopf, a division of Random House, and in the U.K. by Canongate. …
Last week, power-plant operator Dynegy agreed to be acquired by top shareholder Icahn Enterprises for about $665 million. But Dynegy’s second-largest shareholder, hedge fund Seneca Capital, rejected the bid, calling it “the wro…
The quality of an audiobook truly hinges on its narrator. The best ones use their voice talents and training to deliver the feeling behind the author’s intent. Here, a writer explains what goes into audiobooks — and why they c…
A robber this week swept $1.5 million worth of gambling chips off a table at the Bellagio in Las Vegas and escaped by motorcycle — in under three minutes. Such temptations can be overwhelming for those looking for a quick win….