Leslie Buck, Designer of New York’s ‘Greek’ Coffee Cup

Leslie Buck, who designed the ‘Anthora’ — the iconic Greek paper coffee cup that’s been a Manhattan favorite for 45 years — has died at age 87.

The Magic Moment happened in the mid-1960s, when Buck was the sales manager for the paper company Sherri:

Birthday Twins: Double Bonus Edition

Actor Uma Thurman and tennis ace Andre Agassi were both born on this day in 1970.  They turn 40 today.Actor Daniel Day-Lewis and ill-fated “Grizzly Man” Timothy Treadwell were both born on this day in 1957.

“Heckuva Job, Brownie!”

Five things Gordon Brown might have muttered instead:  “That ought to hold the little voters.”  “Didn’t she remind you of the Queen?  Except not as ugly.” 

Laura Bush Talks About Her Car Crash

According to this story in the New York Times, former First Lady Laura Bush finally “opens up” about the 1963 automobile crash she caused that killed a classmate.

Sandra Bullock Divorces Husband, Adds Baby

Sandra Bullock has filed for divorce from her wandering husband, Jesse James.As a lagniappe, she’s adopting a three-month old baby boy from New Orleans. People says the adoption started before her break with James, and she’s now continuing it as a single parent.

Malcolm X’s Killer Paroled

New York prisoner Thomas Hagan has been paroled, four decades after taking part in the assassination of Malcolm X. Hagan, convicted in 1966, is the only man to have admitted his role in the 1965 shooting of the charismatic leader.

Chelsea Clinton Engagement Ring Photo

Chelsea Clinton has been at the top of our popularity list all day, apparently because she flashed her engagement ring on Broadway last night.Here’s the photo of Chelsea Clinton’s engagement ring, courtesy of the New York Daily News and Sykes/AP: