New York

NEW YORK — The government acknowledged it made a mistake after “an airliner and supersonic fighter jet zoomed past the lower Manhattan skyline,” as The Associated Press reported. The boneheaded decision sparked worries of a 9-11 repeat. “Last week, I approved a mission over New York. I take responsibility for that decision,” said Louis Caldera, director of the White House Military Office. “While federal authorities took the proper steps to notify state and local authorities

NEW YORK — A U.S. Airways plane that took off from LaGuardia Airport crashed in the Hudson River. Officials said terrorism did not play a role in the crash of the Charlotte, N.C.,- bound flight. “I saw what appeared to be a tail fin of a plane sticking out of the water,” The Associated Press quoted one witness as saying. “All the boats have sort of circled the area. … I can’t tell what’s what

When it comes to baseball stadiums, Shea Stadium doesn’t usually top the most charming ballpark list.