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The Sacrifice of Polyxena by Charles Le Brun (credit: Christie's)

Met. Gets 17th Century ‘Sacrifice of Polyxena’ At Paris Auction

The museum confirmed it purchased “The Sacrifice of Polyxena” at Christie’s in Paris on Monday. The auction house said the 17th century work sold for $1.9 million, setting an auction record price for artist Charles Le Brun.

2013/04/19

A United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner (file / credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

4 Passengers Booted Off United Flight From Newark To Paris For Messing With Overhead Bins

A flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Paris was delayed Monday, after four men alarmed the pilot when they opened several overhead bins near the cockpit.

2013/04/08

Watch Taylor Swift ‘Begin Again’ in Paris

Taylor walks the streets of Paris checking out the sites, looking incredibly fashionable and falling in love.

2012/10/24

Sir Mark Lyall Grant, British Ambassador to the United Nations, with the Secretariat in the background at One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza on the East Side - Sep 12, 2012 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / CBSNewYork)

On Foreign Soil: British U.N. Ambassador Talks NYC’s ‘Vibrancy’ And More

He’s been posted to Pretoria, Islamabad, and Paris. But now, Sir Mark Lyall Grant is an Englishman in New York.

2012/09/14

Kati Marton’s Guide To Finding Paris In New York

Journalist Kati Marton, author of a new memoir ‘Paris: A Love Story,’ shares her guide to finding Paris in New York.

2012/08/24

New York Knicks v Toronto Raptors (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)

New York Knicks Announce Preseason Game In Montreal

The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors will play a preseason game in Montreal as part of the first-ever NBA Canada Series.

2012/07/11

Don’t Miss It: Earth Adds Leap Second Saturday Night

What would you do with an extra second? You’ll soon have one, so start planning.

2012/06/29

Subway platform with glass barriers - Paris, France (file / credit: MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/Getty Images)

MTA Chief Lhota Won’t Commit To Subway Platform Barriers

Many cities around the world, including Paris, have glass barriers on at least some of their train platforms.

2012/03/28

Carolina Herrera show at Fashion Week - New York, NY - Feb 13, 2012 (credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Fashion Week Continues In New York City As Mayor Lauds City’s Position In Industry

Fashion Week is continuing here in New York City and Mayor Michael Bloomberg is one happy man.

2012/02/13

A love lock placed on the Brooklyn Bridge (credit: Monica Miller / WCBS 880)

Couples Leaving ‘Love Locks’ On The Brooklyn Bridge

Some couples are adding their own pieces of hardware to the Brooklyn Bridge. A collection of love locks like the ones found in Paris, Budapest, and Seoul are starting to pile up on the New York City landmark.

2011/11/28

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Australian Cadel Evans Wins Tour de France

Cadel Evans has been keeping fans back home up all night watching him become the first Australian to win the Tour de France. It’s a victory that’s been a long time coming.

WFAN–2011/07/24

TWA Flight 800 memorial site (credit: Mike Xirinachs/WCBS 880)

15 Years Later, Pain Of TWA Flight 800 Crash Still Fresh

Sunday marked 15 years since the crash of TWA Flight 800, and families of the victims gathered together Sunday to remember their loved ones.

2011/07/17

A picture taken on May 19, 2011, shows the Eiffel Tower and the Grand Palais glass roof in Paris. (Photo credit: JACQUES DEMARTHON/AFP/Getty Images)

Section Of Eiffel Tower Staircase Going To Be Auctioned At Christie’s

A 14-foot high spiral staircase section from the Eiffel Tower is being put up for auction by Christie’s on June 16. It’s estimated to bring $80,000 to $120,000.

2011/06/01

General Richard Montgomery Monument at St. Paul's Chapel - New York, NY (file / credit: Wikipedia)

General Richard Montgomery Monument At St. Paul’s Chapel To Be Restored

What is said to be America’s first national monument is getting a much-needed facelift.

2011/04/20

A worker stands in front of a train on a platform at a newly-opened subway station - Beijing, China - Dec 30, 2010 - Photo: LIU JIN/AFP/Getty Images

Sliding Doors Could Make NYC Subway Platforms Safer

Last year, subways killed 40 people in New York City. In the future, sliding mechanical doors at the platform’s edge could save lives, preventing people from falling, jumping, or getting pushed.

2011/02/01

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