New York
Times Square ball takes final test for New Year's Eve
The famous Times Square ball drop in New York City dates back to 1907.
This year's dazzling Times Square ball weighs almost 6 tons and features 2,688 crystal triangles.
NEW YORK — The crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a test run Monday, as New York City ... [1410 chars]