Today's Top Stories Saturday, May 07, 2011
| A boy who watched in horror as his father was stabbed to death bravely plucked the suspected killers from a lineup. | | Mayor Bloomberg's plans to dole out 4,100 pink slips to teachers will devastate city schools, teachers and parents said Friday. | | Two Craigslist hookers were assaulted and robbed in hotel rooms last week by a john who turned out to be a knife-wielding bandit. | | The former Yankee icon says even Derek Jeter will go through constant speculation about his age until he hangs up the spikes. |
| | | | News | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | Editors Picks  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Aries | | | It's possible that issues from the past will come up over the weekend, and this will give you the perfect opportunity to clear away unfinished matters. But don't be possessive about them. When you let go of emotional baggage, you free yourself and can swiftly move to the next phase of your life. Take time to revel in the world you've created for yourself. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Cancer | | | Unexpected events could put a positive spin on something that had looked like a disaster. Take a break from your day-planner. Go with the flow, and open yourself up to new possibilities. Chill out over the weekend with friends, and allow your mind to sort out your next steps. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Libra | | | Something amazing is due to happen. Be ready emotionally to accept a new situation. Keep an open mind, and even when an unlikely opportunity presents itself, don't be so quick to dismiss it. It's all a matter of how you look at something; broaden your view, and you'll discover an interesting aspect. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Capricorn | | | Keep your feet firmly on the ground the next few days. Positive events are about to happen, but don't celebrate too early and jinx them. Also, be careful about sharing your personal and professional business. Keep things close to the vest, so the energy does not fragment. The last thing you need now is other people's interference. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Taurus | | | Get ready to think and act quickly; your life will soon have a mind of its own. You never really know what's around the corner. Still, you need to make preparations, set goals, dream big and endeavor to make your innermost wishes a reality. Over the weekend, set aside time for important planning. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Leo | | | People can change. Admittedly, they need to have the desire to do so, but it is possible. Don't give up on someone because you think they're a lost cause. When you least expect it, they can surprise you. The influence you have on people is stronger than you think. Don't underestimate the power of a few words of encouragement; it can literally change someone's life. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Scorpio | | | This weekend, channel any intense emotional energy into something positive. If you can reveal your heartfelt feelings to a friend or lover, you can get to know them on a more intimate level. Don't back away from a situation that can force you out of your comfort zone. Often you grow the most by learning from your challenges. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Aquarius | | | From time to time, life has regrettable moments, but you need to believe that everything does happen for a reason. The main thing is that you learn from the good and the bad. You can expect to have amazing experiences, and they will prove to be enlightening. With the right attitude, just about anything is positive! | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Gemini | | | You don't operate well in a hostile situation or with people who are irritable. To keep your equilibrium, make a point to eliminate those from your life who create unpleasant and unnecessary drama, or minimize your time with them. This weekend, don't do something just because you feel you should. Learn to say no. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Virgo | | | Whether it's a social situation or a work matter, don't let someone push your buttons so that you lose your temper. Some people are simply annoying, but it's better to walk away, rather than to get involved in an unpleasant exchange. No matter how satisfying it may be to say something, turn the other way. Your silence can speak volumes. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Sagittarius | | | Mercury, the communication planet, is back in phase, so you can get your point across with candor. However, if you're tackling a sensitive topic with someone who's been known to overreact, you need to proceed with diplomacy. This weekend, reassess how you feel about certain events, and give yourself time to reflect. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Pisces | | | Beware of a conflict that can zap your energy. If someone wants to have a power struggle with you, be careful that you don't allow an unhealthy situation to continue. Tell them to take their dominant and controlling attitude elsewhere. If someone's behavior is not acceptable, don't stand for it under any circumstances. | | | | |