The problem seems to be site limiting, rather than network limiting. i.e., news sites are being overloaded, which is causing slow or no response to http queries due to either server overload (my guess) or news site transit link overload (also possible). This is what seems to be causing lacking of response to news sites, instead of generalized network or peering congestion.
I can concur. Network running fine (busy, but not full). Servers *very* busy. I am amazed how few network outages in NYC I am hearing about. Simon -- Simon Lockhart | Tel: +44 (0)1737 839676 Internet Engineering Manager | Fax: +44 (0)1737 839516 BBC Internet Services | Email: Simon.Lockhart@bbc.co.uk Kingswood Warren,Tadworth,Surrey,UK | URL: http://support.bbc.co.uk/