With the Dow Jones industrial average falling down the tubes more than 500 points, the stock market has drastically dropped as Wall Street retreats downwards and economic worries smash the nation's lingering employment weakness.

US Stocks plummeted, with the Dow shedding as much as 500 points, amid worries the already sluggish American economy could stumble into another recession and the European debt crisis may soon be spreading.

Bronx priest arrested for abusing teenage girl. The 87-year-old allegedly abused a girl working in his church.

Missing Patrick Alford: Federal judge nixes law firm's bid to work with cops hunting for the missing 8-year-old.

Not Again? Virginia Tech gunman on campus. Warning to stay inside and secure doors.

A-Rod playing the wrong games? Playing poker makes him a villain?

OBAMA Turns 50 YO. Will Republicans Filibusterer his birthday?

FDA CHEMO WARNING. Many Cancer Drugs in Short Supply.

SAL-MANILA MEAT RECALL. Ground Turkey Recall.

EMILY REACHES HAITI. Tropical Rain Storm Warnings.

OBAMA OVER THE 50 HILL. Will President Join AARP?

SOROS AND BLOOMBERG AID. To Help Minorities.

BRONX WATER MAIN BREAK. Jerome Ave closed @ E164 St.

Due to a derailment near the East 116th Station in Manhattan the following disruptions are in effect: northbound 4 and 6 trains are running express from East 42nd St. to East 125th St., the 5 train is running on the 2 track from Nevins St. in Brooklyn to 149th St. and Grand Concourse in the Bronx. Downtown 4, 5, and 6 trains are running normal. Customers are advised to utilize the M101, M102, or M103 Buses. For more info visit: http://www.mta.info

MUBARAK ON TRIAL. Egyptians Hit Streets.

SYRIAN MASSACRE. Troops Continue Crackdown.

DOUBLE DIGIT RECESSION. Economic Battle Begins.

PARTIAL FAA SHUTDOWN. $30 Million Taxes Lost Daily.

TEXAS HEATWAVE. Highest Temperatures Frying State.

ANGRY PEACOCK RETURNS. Temporarily Leaves Central Park Home