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Khan Yunis Journal: Finding a Steadier Path in Gaza (08.09.2010 09:39)

An American psychiatrist’s program of techniques to reduce stress has helped people in Gaza and Israel deal with the effects of violence.
U.N. Says About 500 Were Raped in Congo (08.09.2010 08:40)

Two officials told the Security Council that the number of reported victims in attacks last month had risen.
Concern Is Voiced Over Religious Intolerance (08.09.2010 07:46)

Religious leaders held an “emergency summit” to denounce bigotry toward Muslim Americans, while the imam behind a planned Islamic center finally spoke out about the controversy.
As Stadiums Vanish, Their Debt Lives On (08.09.2010 07:45)

The old Giants Stadium carries about $110 million in debt, or nearly $13 for every New Jersey resident. There are similar stories for taxpayers across the nation.
At Fashion Week, It’s Where You Sit That Counts (08.09.2010 07:40)

With so many changes in the fashion media, designers are having a tough time deciding who gets the best seats.
Karzai Family Political Ties Shielded Bank in Afghanistan (08.09.2010 07:30)

President Hamid Karzai, his brother and another prominent set of brothers struck agreements that have publicly backfired.
Obama Against a Compromise on Extension of Bush Tax Cuts (08.09.2010 07:23)

President Obama’s decision not to extend tax cuts for the rich adds a populist twist to an election-season economic package designed to entice support from big businesses and their Republican allies.
Bedbugs Bad for Business? Depends on the Business (08.09.2010 07:23)

Bedbugs are showing up in commercial settings, creating a bonanza for companies that deal with the scourge.
Economic Scene: The Bears and the State of Housing (08.09.2010 07:20)

The difference between viewing housing as a luxury good or as a staple is the subject of a debate about the recovery.
Immigration Crackdown Steps Into the Kitchen (08.09.2010 07:10)

A San Diego restaurant owner has been thrust into one of the nation’s most contentious debates, sending a current of fear through the restaurant industry.

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At Fashion Week, It’s Where You Sit That Counts (08.09.2010 09:50)

With so many changes in the fashion media, designers are having a tough time deciding who gets the best seats.
Khan Yunis Journal: Finding a Steadier Path in Gaza (08.09.2010 09:39)

An American psychiatrist’s program of techniques to reduce stress has helped people in Gaza and Israel deal with the effects of violence.
New Call for Election Boycott in Egypt (08.09.2010 08:41)

Mohamed ElBaradei said that democracy in Egypt was a “sham” and pushed for a change in the election laws.
U.N. Says About 500 Were Raped in Congo (08.09.2010 08:40)

Two officials told the Security Council that the number of reported victims in attacks last month had risen.
Special Report: Art in Perspective: Linking the Past and the Present Through Art (08.09.2010 08:26)

To celebrate the reopening of the Israel Museum’s main galleries, three guest curators were given free rein.
Chinese Officials Call for Less Friction With U.S. (08.09.2010 08:25)

Two White House officials were involved in a series of meetings in Beijing that were aimed at repairing a dialogue that has been strained.
Nadal Tops Lopez to Stay Hot at U.S. Open (08.09.2010 08:03)

Rafael Nadal won his 18th consecutive Grand Slam match by beating his fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in the fourth round.
Britain Backs New E.U. Oversight Plan (08.09.2010 07:30)

Britain’s chancellor of the Exchequer endorsed new agencies to supervise financial actions.
Karzai Family Political Ties Shielded Bank in Afghanistan (08.09.2010 07:30)

President Hamid Karzai, his brother and another prominent set of brothers struck agreements that have publicly backfired.
British Police May Question Government Adviser (08.09.2010 01:59)

Prime Minister David Cameron’s top media adviser may be told to respond to claims that he knew about hacking.

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S.E.C. Said to See Surge in Fraud Tip-Offs (08.09.2010 10:18)

The Securities and Exchange Commission has seen a surge in tip-offs concerning alleged corporate fraud as the Financial Reforms Act offers millions of dollars in bounty payments to whistleblowers, Reuters said, citing a report in The Wall Street Journal.
Chimp Retirement, or Research? (08.09.2010 09:28)

6 Q's About the News | Today's reading comprehension activity is about using chimps for scientific research.
Is Everything You've Been Taught About Study Habits Wrong? (08.09.2010 09:16)

Student Opinion | What study habits work best for you?
Your Daily Cheering Up (08.09.2010 09:11)

Dancing around the issues.
Renewed European Worry Hurts Shares (08.09.2010 09:02)

United States investors took their cues from overseas on Tuesday and sent shares lower amid worrying news about the European banks.
Bank of Japan Vows to Step Up, if Necessary (08.09.2010 08:50)

The Bank of Japan stood pat on monetary policy on Tuesday but vowed timely action when needed, setting the stage for possible easing next month when it has clarity on political leadership and the strong yen's damage to the slowing economy.
Karzai Family Ties Shielded Afghan Bank (08.09.2010 08:45)

President Hamid Karzai, his brother and another prominent set of brothers struck agreements that have publicly backfired.
A New Center to Educate Traders in Singapore (08.09.2010 08:39)

Nanyang Technological University and the Singapore Exchange on Tuesday opened the Center for Financial Education, promoting it as Asia's first live trading lab within a university.
Inquiry Into Paper for Bank Notes (08.09.2010 08:33)

De La Rue, which helps make paper currency for 150 countries, said Tuesday that the British authorities had been called in to investigate "deliberately falsified" tests on paper used to make bank notes.
Analyst Sees Securities Firms Slashing Jobs and Pay (08.09.2010 08:23)

Securities firms worldwide will cut as many as 80,000 jobs in the next 18 months as revenue growth begins to slow, said Meredith Whitney, a former analyst at Oppenheimer & Company who now runs her own firm.
Chinese Officials Call for Less Friction With U.S. (08.09.2010 08:21)

Two White House officials were involved in a series of meetings in Beijing that were aimed at repairing a dialogue that has been strained.
Two Cyclists Sent Home From Vuelta a España (08.09.2010 08:15)

The two-time Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck and his Saxo Bank teammate Stuart O’Grady were sent home from the Vuelta a España after breaking team rules on drinking.
Bristol-Myers Agrees to Acquire ZymoGenetics (08.09.2010 08:15)

Bristol-Myers Squibb said Tuesday it had agreed to acquire ZymoGenetics, the maker of a hepatitis C drug the companies were jointly developing, for $885 million.
Vodafone to Sell China Mobile Stake for $6.6 Billion (08.09.2010 08:11)

The Vodafone Group is selling its 3.2 percent stake in China Mobile for about $6.6 billion. Some 70 percent of the proceeds will be returned to shareholders through a stock repurchase, and the rest will be used to pay down debt.
Kansas Athletic Director Retires Amid Scandal (08.09.2010 08:10)

The embattled Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins retired 12 months early, after a year of controversy and embarrassment for himself and the university.
Senator Lisa Murkowski | Seeking a Way Out of Defeat (08.09.2010 08:09)

Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said Tuesday that she was exploring ways to run in the general election, including as a write-in candidate or as a Libertarian.
S.E.C. to Study Rapid-Fire Stock Orders (08.09.2010 08:06)

Federal regulators are examining certain practices involving "quote stuffing," where large numbers of rapid-fire stock orders are placed and canceled almost immediately, the chairwoman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mary L. Schapiro, said on Tuesday.
The Ad Campaign | New Commercials in Florida (08.09.2010 08:06)

Gov. Charlie Crist and his Democratic opponent in the Florida Senate race, Representative Kendrick B. Meek, released their first television advertisements of the general election on Tuesday.
Another Cautionary Tale About Polls (08.09.2010 08:03)

The latest cautionary tale about drawing too many conclusions from any single poll.
Britain Backs New E.U. Oversight Plan (08.09.2010 08:01)

Britain's chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, on Tuesday endorsed a variety of new watchdog agencies to supervise financial activities across the European Union.

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G.I. Deaths Are First for U.S. After Combat Mission’s End (08.09.2010 08:50)

Two American soldiers were killed and nine wounded Tuesday when a firefight erupted inside an Iraqi Army base north of Baghdad, American and Iraqi officials said.
Names of the Dead (08.09.2010 08:50)

The Department of Defense has identified 1,258 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations.
Iraqi Treasures Return, but Questions Remain (08.09.2010 08:40)

Iraq announced the return of hundreds of antiquities that had ended up in the United States, although 632 pieces repatriated last year were now unaccounted for.
Virginia B. Smith, Former Vassar President, Is Dead at 87 (08.09.2010 08:30)

Ms. Smith helped shaped education policy as a researcher, college president and public official.
FIFA Begins Tour of Sites in U.S. Bid (08.09.2010 08:01)

The United States entered the make-or-break stage of its bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup as a six-person team from FIFA began to assess the American proposal.
National Briefing | Midwest: Michigan: 2 Dozen Homes Burn (08.09.2010 08:01)

There were no immediate reports of injuries after winds of 50 miles per hour toppled power lines across the city and sparked fires.
National Briefing | Southwest: Arizona: Green Party Wants Republican’s Recruits Off Ballot (08.09.2010 07:53)

The state’s Green Party said that it had filed suit asking state election officials to disallow various homeless people and other candidates on the party’s November ballot who had been recruited by Republicans.
National Briefing | Mid-Atlantic: Pennsylvania: Court Rules on Cellphone Tracking (08.09.2010 07:53)

Judges can require that the government meet the standard of proof required to obtain wiretaps when requesting cellphone data to track suspects, a federal appeals court ruled.
Consumer Reports Is Rating Surgical Groups (08.09.2010 07:50)

The magazine published ratings of 221 heart bypass surgical groups from 42 states online on Tuesday and will print them in its October issue.
For-Profit Colleges Step Up Lobbying Against New Rules (08.09.2010 07:50)

An Education Department proposal would cut off federal financial aid to programs whose students take on too much debt for training that provides little likelihood of leading to a well-paying job.
National Briefing | Midwest: Illinois: Tribe Seeks to Join Suit (08.09.2010 07:50)

Calling a potential invasion of Asian carp in the Great Lakes a threat to their culture and livelihood, a Michigan tribe asked for permission to join five states demanding emergency action to thwart the invasive species.
Documents Fill in Gaps in Narrative on Oil Rig Blast (08.09.2010 07:50)

Donald J. Vidrine, one of two well-site leaders on the Deepwater Horizon rig the day it exploded, has refused three times to appear at hearings into the disaster.
Dance: On White House Stage, Space Is Constrained; Imagination Is Not (08.09.2010 07:50)

The White House hosted the first performance in a planned dance series, matching performances in music, poetry and other arts that have already been held there.
Concern Is Voiced Over Religious Intolerance (08.09.2010 07:46)

Religious leaders held an “emergency summit” to denounce bigotry toward Muslim Americans, while the imam behind a planned Islamic center finally spoke out about the controversy.
Chicago’s ‘Mayor for Life’ Decides Not to Run (08.09.2010 07:46)

Shock over Mayor Richard M. Daley’s news spread all the way to Washington, where the White House chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, has said he would like the job.
In Florida, Many Lay Plans to Counter a Pastor’s Message (08.09.2010 07:46)

In Gainseville, Fla., nearly a dozen events are planned to counter Terry Jones’s Koran-burning plans.
As Stadiums Vanish, Their Debt Lives On (08.09.2010 07:45)

The old Giants Stadium carries about $110 million in debt, or nearly $13 for every New Jersey resident. There are similar stories for taxpayers across the nation.
S.E.C. to Study Rapid-Fire Stock Orders (08.09.2010 07:40)

The agency appeared to broaden the already wide array of issues it was examining in the wake of the flash crash on May 6.
State Gains Would Give Redistricting Edge to G.O.P. (08.09.2010 07:30)

Many state legislatures will play a major role in the once-a-decade process of redrawing the boundaries of Congressional districts.
Obama Against a Compromise on Extension of Bush Tax Cuts (08.09.2010 07:23)

President Obama’s decision not to extend tax cuts for the rich adds a populist twist to an election-season economic package designed to entice support from big businesses and their Republican allies.
Bedbugs Bad for Business? Depends on the Business (08.09.2010 07:23)

Bedbugs are showing up in commercial settings, creating a bonanza for companies that deal with the scourge.
Economic Scene: The Bears and the State of Housing (08.09.2010 07:20)

The difference between viewing housing as a luxury good or as a staple is the subject of a debate about the recovery.
Immigration Crackdown Steps Into the Kitchen (08.09.2010 07:10)

A San Diego restaurant owner has been thrust into one of the nation’s most contentious debates, sending a current of fear through the restaurant industry.
Bristol-Myers Squibb to Buy ZymoGenetics (08.09.2010 00:52)

The deal is about $885 million, Bristol said.
Another Kind of Medical Error (07.09.2010 23:19)

The rate of diagnostic error may average about 10 percent.
The Week Ahead in Health Industry News (07.09.2010 22:13)

This week focuses on news about emergency room visits and the ramifications of the health care law.
The College Essay as an Early Memoir (07.09.2010 21:17)

A workshop on memoir writing inspires some thoughts about the college essay.
Back-to-School Admissions Q. and A. (07.09.2010 20:02)

Bill Dingledine, president of the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling, is taking reader questions on the start of the college admissions season.
Climber Scales Tower in San Francisco (07.09.2010 14:23)

A man’s long climb to the top levels of a skyscraper in downtown San Francisco ended with officers taking him into custody.
Updated Hurricane Warning for U.S. (03.09.2010 15:50)

As a weakened Hurricane Earl passed North Carolina by, the state's governor told reporters, "We dodged a bullet," perhaps forgetting the controversy around the use of the phrase in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
WikiLeaks Chief Decries ‘Legal Circus’ (02.09.2010 18:09)

Julian Assange, the founder of the whistle-blowing Web site WikiLeaks, called Sweden's investigation of him for suspected sexual misconduct "some kind of legal circus."

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Khan Yunis Journal: Finding a Steadier Path in Gaza (08.09.2010 09:39)

An American psychiatrist’s program of techniques to reduce stress has helped people in Gaza and Israel deal with the effects of violence.
World Briefing | Africa: Mozambique: Government Reverses Major Increase in Price of Bread (08.09.2010 08:55)

The government has decided to reverse a major increase in the price of bread that helped set off deadly riots last week in a nation where poverty is widespread.
World Briefing | Europe: Britain: One-Day Strike Cripples London Subway (08.09.2010 08:54)

London’s subway system was crippled by a strike on Tuesday by maintenance workers, signalers, station workers and some drivers who were protesting plans to cut 800 workers.
World Briefing | Europe: Britain: Parliamentary Panel to Investigate Phone Hacking (08.09.2010 08:54)

A parliamentary committee will hold a full inquiry in the wake of continuing allegations that The News of The World had illegally intercepted telephone messages of British celebrities and politicians.
World Briefing | Africa: Niger: Presidential Vote Postponed for 2nd Time (08.09.2010 08:53)

The presidential vote is being pushed back to Jan. 31, 2011, from Jan. 3, the country’s electoral commission said Tuesday.
World Briefing | Europe: Russia: Chess Federation Chief Steps Down as Regional Leader (08.09.2010 08:53)

The controversial leader of a mostly Buddhist region in southern Russia, who has gained international attention for his prominence in world chess, said he was resigning.
World Briefing | Africa: South Africa: Fraud Charges Against Journalist Withdrawn (08.09.2010 08:52)

Charges will be withdrawn against a journalist arrested for fraud just days after he co-authored an article that implicated South Africa’s police chief in a questionable property deal.
World Briefing | Asia: China: Redevelopment Plan Scrapped for Historic Beijing Neighborhood (08.09.2010 08:52)

Beijing officials have shelved a much-attacked plan to redevelop the Gulou Drum Tower neighborhood into a tourist spot with high-end stores.
Blast Strikes Pakistani Police Area (08.09.2010 08:50)

A powerful blast ripped through a residential compound for police officials in Pakistan’s restive northwest, killing at least 18 people.
Afghan Governor Killed by Taliban (08.09.2010 08:50)

A district governor from Baghlan Province was assassinated by Taliban insurgents on Monday night in the north of Afghanistan, officials said.
Names of the Dead (08.09.2010 08:50)

The Department of Defense has identified 1,258 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations.
G.I. Deaths Are First for U.S. After Combat Mission’s End (08.09.2010 08:50)

Two American soldiers were killed and nine wounded Tuesday when a firefight erupted inside an Iraqi Army base north of Baghdad, American and Iraqi officials said.
World Briefing | Africa: Somalia: Desperate Civilians Flee Fighting in Mogadishu (08.09.2010 08:49)

Fighting in the capital, Mogadishu, has killed more than 230 people and wounded at least 400 in the past two weeks.
Critic of Russia Security Gets Reprieve (08.09.2010 08:41)

The mayor of a Siberian village was detained after filing complaints against the successor to the Soviet-era K.G.B.
New Call for Election Boycott in Egypt (08.09.2010 08:41)

Mohamed ElBaradei said that democracy in Egypt was a “sham” and pushed for a change in the election laws.
Australian Labor Party to Form New Government (08.09.2010 08:40)

Two independent lawmakers said they will support Prime Minister Julia Gillard, ending weeks of political impasse.
U.N. Says About 500 Were Raped in Congo (08.09.2010 08:40)

Two officials told the Security Council that the number of reported victims in attacks last month had risen.
Iraqi Treasures Return, but Questions Remain (08.09.2010 08:40)

Iraq announced the return of hundreds of antiquities that had ended up in the United States, although 632 pieces repatriated last year were now unaccounted for.
A University and an Exchange in Singapore Join Forces to Educate Traders (08.09.2010 08:31)

Nanyang Technological University and the Singapore Exchange on Tuesday opened the Center for Financial Education, promoting it as Asia's first live trading lab within a university.
Asian Migrant Workers See Exploitation in Sweden (08.09.2010 08:31)

The image of foreign workers locking up their bosses and marching for better pay and conditions is not typically Swedish.
European Commission Warns France About Treatment of Migrants (08.09.2010 08:31)

The commission also accepted French assurances that Roma were not targeted as an ethnic group as a French minister claimed that “no collective expulsions were undertaken.”
French Unions in National Strike on Pensions (08.09.2010 08:31)

The strike snarled transportation as debate was to begin on a measure to raise the minimum retirement age to 62.
Barroso Says Infrastructure is Key to E.U. Recovery (08.09.2010 08:31)

In his first state of the European Union speech, José Manuel Barroso, the European Commission president, called for the creation of E.U. bonds to kick-start construction and tackle unemployment.
Chinese Officials Call for Less Friction With U.S. (08.09.2010 08:25)

Two White House officials were involved in a series of meetings in Beijing that were aimed at repairing a dialogue that has been strained.
The Female Factor: Peeking Out From Under Hamas's Veil (08.09.2010 08:20)

Palestinian women in Gaza who are loyal to Hamas work to expand their role, but usually within the strict confines of Islam.
Karzai Family Political Ties Shielded Bank in Afghanistan (08.09.2010 07:30)

President Hamid Karzai, his brother and another prominent set of brothers struck agreements that have publicly backfired.
British Police May Question Government Adviser (08.09.2010 01:59)

Prime Minister David Cameron’s top media adviser may be told to respond to claims that he knew about hacking.
G.I. Deaths Are First for U.S. After Combat Mission's End (08.09.2010 01:36)

A firefight erupted inside an Iraqi Army base north of Baghdad.
Looking at Hamas and Seeing the I.R.A. (07.09.2010 22:27)

Does excluding Hamas from Middle East peace talks ignore what was learned in Northern Ireland when peace was achieved only after the I.R.A.'s political representatives were included?
Hussein's Kalashnikov Returned to Iraq (07.09.2010 22:25)

The rifle had been looted as a war trophy by an American soldier after the 2003 invasion.
Thinking Outside the Two-State Box (07.09.2010 17:46)

Could Arabs and Jews just live together in one expanded state of Israel -- including the West Bank and all of Jerusalem but excluding Gaza?
About That Generator, Captain (07.09.2010 17:26)

I've been trying to sit Indian-style with the Afghan people for this entire tour in Afghanistan, and my foot is starting to fall asleep.
Video of Quetta Attack From Pakistani Television (03.09.2010 21:18)

Pakistani coverage of a deadly attack on a Shiite protest in the city of Quetta and clashes in the aftermath between angry mourners and local police.

Europe/Asia

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World Briefing | Europe: Britain: One-Day Strike Cripples London Subway (08.09.2010 08:54)

London’s subway system was crippled by a strike on Tuesday by maintenance workers, signalers, station workers and some drivers who were protesting plans to cut 800 workers.
World Briefing | Europe: Britain: Parliamentary Panel to Investigate Phone Hacking (08.09.2010 08:54)

A parliamentary committee will hold a full inquiry in the wake of continuing allegations that The News of The World had illegally intercepted telephone messages of British celebrities and politicians.
World Briefing | Europe: Russia: Chess Federation Chief Steps Down as Regional Leader (08.09.2010 08:53)

The controversial leader of a mostly Buddhist region in southern Russia, who has gained international attention for his prominence in world chess, said he was resigning.
Critic of Russia Security Gets Reprieve (08.09.2010 08:41)

The mayor of a Siberian village was detained after filing complaints against the successor to the Soviet-era K.G.B.
Barroso Says Infrastructure is Key to E.U. Recovery (08.09.2010 08:31)

In his first state of the European Union speech, José Manuel Barroso, the European Commission president, called for the creation of E.U. bonds to kick-start construction and tackle unemployment.
Asian Migrant Workers See Exploitation in Sweden (08.09.2010 08:31)

The image of foreign workers locking up their bosses and marching for better pay and conditions is not typically Swedish.
European Commission Warns France About Treatment of Migrants (08.09.2010 08:31)

The commission also accepted French assurances that Roma were not targeted as an ethnic group as a French minister claimed that “no collective expulsions were undertaken.”
French Unions in National Strike on Pensions (08.09.2010 08:31)

The strike snarled transportation as debate was to begin on a measure to raise the minimum retirement age to 62.
Book Sets Off Immigration Debate in Germany (08.09.2010 04:30)

Thilo Sarrazin, a former official who has been criticized as espousing racist views, has set off a discussion about Germany’s immigration policy.
Labour Politicians Assail Government Over Phone Scandal (08.09.2010 02:01)

Members of the British Parliament said the government should demand that the police answer new questions about whether legislators’ phone messages were intercepted by The News of the World.
British Police May Question Government Adviser (08.09.2010 01:59)

Prime Minister David Cameron’s top media adviser may be told to respond to claims that he knew about hacking.
Looking at Hamas and Seeing the I.R.A. (07.09.2010 22:27)

Does excluding Hamas from Middle East peace talks ignore what was learned in Northern Ireland when peace was achieved only after the I.R.A.'s political representatives were included?
Thinking Outside the Two-State Box (07.09.2010 17:46)

Could Arabs and Jews just live together in one expanded state of Israel -- including the West Bank and all of Jerusalem but excluding Gaza?
Tate Modern Expansion Is the Cost of Success (07.09.2010 11:25)

Despite the rocky economy and the recent announcement of government cutbacks for arts financing, the Tate Modern in London is growing.
In Russia, a Shortage Triggers Soviet Habits (07.09.2010 09:49)

To find buckwheat, a beloved food staple, some Russians are falling back on scrounging habits honed under Communism.
World Briefing | Europe: Britain: Strike Disrupts Subway Service in London (07.09.2010 08:20)

The 3.5 million riders on the London Tube faced disruptions on Monday when, at 5 p.m., as many as 10,000 subway workers staged the first of a series of 24-hour strikes over employment cuts.
World Briefing | Europe: Germany: Deal Reached to Extend Nuclear Power Use (07.09.2010 08:20)

The agreement, which is subject to a parliamentary decision, is the latest sign of a renewed appetite for nuclear energy in Europe since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster in the Soviet Union.
Putin, Citing Roosevelt, Hints at a 3rd-Term Bid (07.09.2010 08:20)

Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has not dampened speculation that he is considering an effort to return to the presidency in the 2012 election.
World Briefing | Europe: France: Plan to Raise Retirement Age Sets Off Strikes (07.09.2010 08:10)

The country faces serious railroad and air traffic disruption from strikes that began late Monday as a protest by trade unions against government plans to raise the retirement age.
Letter From Europe: East European Eyes on France’s Roma Policy (07.09.2010 05:44)

The foreign minister of the Czech Republic reflected on France’s policy of deporting the Roma.
Spain Dismisses Basque Truce Announcement (07.09.2010 05:44)

Spain’s interior minister said on Monday that he did not trust a cease-fire announcement from ETA, the Basque separatist group.
Germany Extends Nuclear Plants’ Life (07.09.2010 05:41)

Germany will extend the life spans of 17 plants while alternative energy sources are developed, which is likely to make money for power companies and the government.
The Long Road to Becoming a Lifer (06.09.2010 21:06)

Dick Norman of Belgium, the tour’s oldest player at 39, has turned to doubles to stay close to the game he loves.
Suicide Attack Kills 3 Soldiers in South Russia (06.09.2010 16:41)

The attack in Dagestan underscored how the region has become as violent as neighboring Chechnya, which had long been considered the center of an Islamic separatist movement.
In Europe, Fund-Raising Lessons From Americans (06.09.2010 15:59)

Universities across Europe are realizing that their dependence on government funding puts them at a disadvantage.
In Britain, Labour Politicians Call for New Look at Scandal (06.09.2010 11:52)

Downing Street’s chief communications officer is being accused again of encouraging reporters to illegally intercept messages when he was editor of The News of the World.
Media Cache: British Advertising Regulator Making Itself Felt Online (06.09.2010 08:40)

The Advertising Standards Authority of Britain plans to extend its oversight to social media, company Web sites and other nontraditional digital marketing activities.
Basque Group Announces a Cease-Fire (06.09.2010 07:40)

Saying they had seen these announcements from ETA before, many in Spain were skeptical.
Uncommon Path Led Russia’s Coach All Over the World (06.09.2010 07:40)

Russia Coach David Blatt grew up outside Boston and played at Princeton before moving to Israel and coaching teams throughout Europe.
Victims’ Families Fight Film About Madrid Plane Crash (06.09.2010 06:40)

Spanish courts have not yet ruled on complaints against the movie, and the channel Telecinco showed the first part last week.
Arts, Briefly: Blair’s Book Is Greeted With Anger in Dublin (06.09.2010 05:50)

The former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was greeted by a barrage of plastic bottles, flip-flops and eggs at the first public reading of his new book on Saturday in Dublin.
A Physician Examines His Novels (04.09.2010 12:55)

The literature of Hans Keilson, a doctor who escaped to the Netherlands from Nazi Germany, is getting new attention in America.
Italian Cities Plan to Shut Roma Camps (04.09.2010 09:07)

Dozens of Italian cities have been pursuing policies to expel the Roma, dismantling camps and evicting residents.
Turkey May Let U.S. Equipment Pass (04.09.2010 08:12)

The country had refused in 2003 to let American troops pass through its borders on the way to Iraq.
Six Convicted of Sexual Crimes at Portuguese Children’s Home (04.09.2010 07:59)

The six-year trial involved charges of rape and abuse of 32 children and of running a pedophile ring at a state-run home for needy children in Lisbon.
European Trade Chief Accused of Anti-Semitism (04.09.2010 04:17)

Karel De Gucht, the European commissioner for trade, was accused on Friday of “outrageous anti-Semitism” after comments he made in an interview about Israel’s role in Middle East peace talks.
Turkish Action Film Depicts Israeli Raid (03.09.2010 08:20)

“Valley of the Wolves: Palestine” is built around the unsuccessful attempt in May by a six-boat Turkish flotilla to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza.
In Denying a Sex Scandal, a British Minister Focuses Attention on the Issue (03.09.2010 08:20)

The foreign secretary rejects speculation that he had a relationship with an aide, and focuses instead on his relationship with his wife.
World Briefing | Europe: Turkey: U.N. Panel Gets Report on Flotilla Raid (03.09.2010 08:10)

The United Nations panel is to examine documents from Turkey and Israel and deliver its first progress report in mid-September.
World Briefing | Europe: France: Minister Admits Lending Support on Award (03.09.2010 08:10)

Labor Minister Éric Woerth conceded Thursday that he wrote a letter in 2007 to Nicolas Sarkozy pressing for a state award for his wife’s future employer.
Putin Extends Ban on Russian Grain Exports (03.09.2010 08:01)

Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin announced Thursday that Russia’s ban on grain exports would be extended well into next year because of continued uncertainty over production.
Books of The Times: Simon Wiesenthal, the Man Who Refused to Forget (03.09.2010 06:41)

A detailed biography of the legendary Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal shows him to be a complicated hero, an angel with dirty wings.
Killing Spree in Slovakia Taps Into a Troubled Vein (03.09.2010 05:50)

As Slovakia held a day of mourning Thursday to honor the victims of Monday's violent rampage in the Slovak capital, Bratislava, a picture began to emerge of the killer.

Asia ..

World Briefing | Asia: China: Redevelopment Plan Scrapped for Historic Beijing Neighborhood (08.09.2010 08:52)

Beijing officials have shelved a much-attacked plan to redevelop the Gulou Drum Tower neighborhood into a tourist spot with high-end stores.
Afghan Governor Killed by Taliban (08.09.2010 08:50)

A district governor from Baghlan Province was assassinated by Taliban insurgents on Monday night in the north of Afghanistan, officials said.
Blast Strikes Pakistani Police Area (08.09.2010 08:50)

A powerful blast ripped through a residential compound for police officials in Pakistan’s restive northwest, killing at least 18 people.
Australian Labor Party to Form New Government (08.09.2010 08:40)

Two independent lawmakers said they will support Prime Minister Julia Gillard, ending weeks of political impasse.
A University and an Exchange in Singapore Join Forces to Educate Traders (08.09.2010 08:31)

Nanyang Technological University and the Singapore Exchange on Tuesday opened the Center for Financial Education, promoting it as Asia's first live trading lab within a university.
Chinese Officials Call for Less Friction With U.S. (08.09.2010 08:25)

Two White House officials were involved in a series of meetings in Beijing that were aimed at repairing a dialogue that has been strained.
Karzai Family Political Ties Shielded Bank in Afghanistan (08.09.2010 07:30)

President Hamid Karzai, his brother and another prominent set of brothers struck agreements that have publicly backfired.
Music: In Japan, a Frail Ozawa Conducts Only One Tchaikovsky Movement (08.09.2010 04:54)

The Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa has been in ill health, which limited his participation at the Saito Kinen Festival in Matsumoto.
G.I. Deaths Are First for U.S. After Combat Mission's End (08.09.2010 01:36)

A firefight erupted inside an Iraqi Army base north of Baghdad.
A Taste of Home in Foil Packets and Powder (08.09.2010 01:17)

Troops from nearly 50 lands dine on combat meals in Afghanistan each reminding them of where they’d rather be.
Afghanistan Tries to Help Nation’s Biggest Bank (08.09.2010 00:24)

The Afghan government scrambled to bolster the nation’s largest bank after depositors mobbed it for a third day.
Hussein's Kalashnikov Returned to Iraq (07.09.2010 22:25)

The rifle had been looted as a war trophy by an American soldier after the 2003 invasion.
Lacking Money and Leadership, Push for Taliban Defectors Stalls (07.09.2010 17:33)

Lack of funds and organizational issues have plagued a program meant to lure fighters away from insurgency.
About That Generator, Captain (07.09.2010 17:26)

I've been trying to sit Indian-style with the Afghan people for this entire tour in Afghanistan, and my foot is starting to fall asleep.
Jakarta Journal: Indonesians Go Home, by the Millions (07.09.2010 09:43)

An annual exodus called “mudik” at the end of Ramadan is a chance for city dwellers with rural roots to reconnect with their families — and to show off their success.
Suicide Bomber Hits Pakistani Police Station (07.09.2010 08:30)

A bomber rammed a vehicle into a police station on Monday, killing 19 people and injuring at least 46, according to officials.
Afghanistan Pledges Support for Troubled Bank (07.09.2010 08:20)

The chairman of the Central Bank of Afghanistan promised Monday to lend the embattled Kabul Bank “as much as it wants” to stave off a collapse.
World Briefing | South Pacific: New Zealand: Quake Damage Estimated at $1.4 Billion (07.09.2010 08:20)

The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck South Island last week caused $1.4 billion in damage and will hinder the country’s economic recovery, Prime Minister John Key said Monday.
China Begins Aviation Inquiry After Finding Fake Pilot Résumés (07.09.2010 08:20)

The government found that as many as 200 commercial pilots may have falsified their résumés in 2008 and 2009, according to news reports.
In North Korea, Signs Point to Key Political Conference (07.09.2010 08:10)

Workers’ Party delegates from across North Korea were converging in Pyongyang on Monday, as children and soldiers rehearsed a celebration for their country’s biggest political gathering in 30 years.
Young Japanese Seek Second, and Third, Jobs (07.09.2010 07:40)

Declining salaries and an unstable labor market have led young Japanese to work additional jobs.
Dark Mysteries, Written From a Bright Beach (07.09.2010 06:23)

The British novelist Colin Cotterill, who lives on a Thai beach, stands apart from his books’ setting, the Communist Laos of the 1970s.
Afghan Government Moves Toward Seizing Assets of Troubled Bank’s Shareholders (06.09.2010 16:23)

It was unclear how much money nervous depositors withdrew Sunday as fears of bankruptcy spread for the fourth consecutive day.
Floods in Pakistan Carry the Seeds of Upheaval (06.09.2010 14:49)

As devastating floods appear to widen divisions, Pakistani officials, some accused of ineptitude and favoritism, are trying to repair the political damage.
Resentment Simmers in Western Chinese Region (05.09.2010 16:26)

Since riots between the Han and Uighur groups in 2009, the Chinese authorities have arrested hundreds and tried to soothe frayed nerves. But the push has done little to repair distrust.
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Offers Resignation (05.09.2010 09:30)

Yu Myung-hwan faced allegations that his ministry bent its regulations to hire his daughter.
2 Bombings Kill 10 People in Afghanistan (05.09.2010 09:10)

A remote-controlled bomb detonated atop a parked motorcycle on Saturday, killing seven Afghans, according to local government and hospital officials.
General Says Foresight on Marja Was Flawed (05.09.2010 08:01)

The departing deputy commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan admitted that forecasts of quick success in Marja were off base.
Another Lengthy Gridlock in China (04.09.2010 08:03)

A 75-mile jam between metropolitan Beijing and Inner Mongolia has caught national attention.
From Hiding, Indonesian Defends Free Expression (04.09.2010 08:02)

With a jail sentence looming and vigilantes after him, the editor of Indonesia’s now-defunct Playboy magazine says he was never in the pornography business.
Attack in Tajikistan Highlights Fears of Militancy (04.09.2010 08:02)

A car rigged with explosives rammed into a police station in northern Tajikistan, killing two people and wounding at least 25 others in an apparent suicide attack, Tajik police officials said.
World Briefing | Asia: Afghanistan: Close Monitoring of Troubled Bank to Resume (04.09.2010 07:20)

Observers will closely monitor the number of creditors who try to withdraw their assets from Kabul Bank in anticipation of an increasing financial crisis.
Suicide Bomber Kills 53 at Shiite Protest (04.09.2010 07:10)

The explosion, two days after another attack, killed at least 40 people, as militants intensify their campaign to destabilize the Pakistani government.
World Briefing | Asia: China: Another Traffic Jam on the Jingzang Highway (04.09.2010 07:10)

Yet another gargantuan traffic jam has gripped the freeway that links Inner Mongolia’s coal fields to metropolitan Beijing, possibly exceeding a blockage that drew global attention last month.
Depositors Panic Over Bank Crisis in Afghanistan (03.09.2010 22:11)

A bank official tried to calm fears of a meltdown at Kabul Bank, while depositors were unable to withdraw money.
Video of Quetta Attack From Pakistani Television (03.09.2010 21:18)

Pakistani coverage of a deadly attack on a Shiite protest in the city of Quetta and clashes in the aftermath between angry mourners and local police.
Pakistan’s Cricket Conspiracy Theory (03.09.2010 19:47)

Pakistan's top diplomat in Britain suggested on Thursday that three of his nation's cricket stars, accused of agreeing to take part in a betting scam, were "innocent" victims of a plot against them.
North Korea Takes Steps to Extend Dynastic Rule (03.09.2010 08:20)

North Korea’s leader is to convene a ruling party meeting where it is expected that his son will be given an official post, a step on the road to leadership.
Srinagar Journal: A Kashmir Hospital Is Witness to Conflict (03.09.2010 08:20)

Just getting to work is an ordeal for staff members, who have also had to face chanting protesters in their emergency room.
Independent Lawmaker Supports Australian Leader (03.09.2010 08:10)

In her bid to break a parliamentary deadlock, Prime Minister Julia Gillard won the tentative support of a key independent legislator from Tasmania.
Accounts Differ on Fatal NATO Strike on Afghans (03.09.2010 08:01)

Did the attack in northern Afghanistan hit a team of election campaign workers, including a parliamentary candidate, or a group connected with an Uzbek terrorist network?
In Lahore, Mourning for Victims of Attacks (03.09.2010 05:50)

Street markets remained closed early on Thursday and police mounted patrols after a suicide attack claimed 31 lives among a procession of Shiite Muslim worshippers.
Gates, in Afghanistan, Speaks on Local Issues (03.09.2010 04:20)

The United States defense secretary made remarks about corruption and banking along with civilian casualties and troop withdrawal.
Watching a Girl Die by Mortar (02.09.2010 17:48)

In war, emotions run high. Adam Ferguson has found that can help as well as hinder, Eirini Vourloumis reports.
China Will Require ID for Cellphone Numbers; Noncompliance Means No Service (02.09.2010 08:21)

The government is looking to curb cellphone spam, pornography and fraud schemes.
Australian Leader Wins Support From Greens (02.09.2010 08:20)

Prime Minister Julia Gillard won a formal assurance from the Greens Party that it will support her bid for a further three-year term.
The World Watches America's Heated Mosque Debates (31.08.2010 01:14)

From Taiwan to Abu Dhabi to Afghanistan, there is anecdotal evidence that attention is being paid to the furious debate over mosque-building projects in American cities.

politics/economy

politics ..

Another Cautionary Tale About Polls (08.09.2010 08:10)

The latest cautionary tale about drawing too many conclusions from any single poll.
Political Memo: Christie, in Perpetual Motion, Aims to Put Lapse Behind Him (08.09.2010 08:10)

Gov. Chris Christie stays on the attack as the New Jersey Assembly convenes a hearing on a lost education grant.
Senator Lisa Murkowski | Seeking a Way Out of Defeat (08.09.2010 08:09)

Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said Tuesday that she was exploring ways to run in the general election, including as a write-in candidate or as a Libertarian.
The Ad Campaign | New Commercials in Florida (08.09.2010 08:06)

Gov. Charlie Crist and his Democratic opponent in the Florida Senate race, Representative Kendrick B. Meek, released their first television advertisements of the general election on Tuesday.
National Briefing | Southwest: Arizona: Green Party Wants Republican’s Recruits Off Ballot (08.09.2010 07:53)

The state’s Green Party said that it had filed suit asking state election officials to disallow various homeless people and other candidates on the party’s November ballot who had been recruited by Republicans.
National Briefing | Mid-Atlantic: Pennsylvania: Court Rules on Cellphone Tracking (08.09.2010 07:53)

Judges can require that the government meet the standard of proof required to obtain wiretaps when requesting cellphone data to track suspects, a federal appeals court ruled.
For-Profit Colleges Step Up Lobbying Against New Rules (08.09.2010 07:50)

An Education Department proposal would cut off federal financial aid to programs whose students take on too much debt for training that provides little likelihood of leading to a well-paying job.
Concern Is Voiced Over Religious Intolerance (08.09.2010 07:46)

Religious leaders held an “emergency summit” to denounce bigotry toward Muslim Americans, while the imam behind a planned Islamic center finally spoke out about the controversy.
Chicago’s ‘Mayor for Life’ Decides Not to Run (08.09.2010 07:46)

Shock over Mayor Richard M. Daley’s news spread all the way to Washington, where the White House chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, has said he would like the job.
As Stadiums Vanish, Their Debt Lives On (08.09.2010 07:45)

The old Giants Stadium carries about $110 million in debt, or nearly $13 for every New Jersey resident. There are similar stories for taxpayers across the nation.
State Gains Would Give Redistricting Edge to G.O.P. (08.09.2010 07:30)

Many state legislatures will play a major role in the once-a-decade process of redrawing the boundaries of Congressional districts.
Obama Against a Compromise on Extension of Bush Tax Cuts (08.09.2010 07:23)

President Obama’s decision not to extend tax cuts for the rich adds a populist twist to an election-season economic package designed to entice support from big businesses and their Republican allies.
Immigration Crackdown Steps Into the Kitchen (08.09.2010 07:10)

A San Diego restaurant owner has been thrust into one of the nation’s most contentious debates, sending a current of fear through the restaurant industry.
G.O.P. Senate Chances Improve (08.09.2010 04:40)

A polling model suggests that Republican chances of taking hold of the Senate are improving.
G.O.P. Senate Candidate in Alaska Is Charged in Accident (08.09.2010 01:04)

Joe Miller was cited in a three-car collision that happened shortly after he took a narrow lead in the Republican primary on Aug. 24. No one was injured.
O'Donnell Backers Meet Tea Party Leaders (08.09.2010 00:26)

Challenger to the Republican incumbent says her support is broad-based, not just a product of the Tea Party movement.
Republican Runs Street People on Green Ticket (07.09.2010 22:19)

A group of homeless people was recruited onto the Green Party ballot by a Republican operative, and Democrats are crying foul.
Obama to Propose Tax Write-Off for Business (07.09.2010 21:37)

A tax deduction would let businesses keep more money and would give big corporations, many of which are sitting on cash, an incentive to invest.
McCain's Seat: In Arizona, Corn With Politics on the Side (07.09.2010 21:32)

Rodney Glassman, a Democrat who is challenging Senator John McCain, did his best to win over a tough crowd at a corn dinner last week.
Battle for Biden’s Former Seat: A Rallying Cry Amid Attack Ads in Delaware (07.09.2010 21:26)

Christine O’Donnell, a Republican, has used attacks to her advantage in a run for the Senate seat that Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. once held.
The Roberts Court: A Sign of the Court’s Polarization: Choice of Clerks (07.09.2010 20:55)

The current Supreme Court justices are much more likely than their predecessors to hire clerks who match their own ideological positions.
Obama’s Old Seat : Fed Up With Politics, and Politicians, in Illinois (07.09.2010 15:16)

Fairgoers outside Chicago seemed to share a grumpiness toward anyone with anything to do with politics.
Obama Offers a Transit Plan to Create Jobs (07.09.2010 14:20)

President Obama, looking to jump-start the economy, called on Congress to approve a far-reaching plan to rebuild and modernize transportation over the next six years.
Sidebar: Appeals Court in Atlanta Again Rejects Racial Discrimination Claim (07.09.2010 08:00)

Last month, for the third time and in the face of a 2006 rebuke from the United States Supreme Court, the court said a white supervisor calling an adult black man “boy” carried no racial overtones.
National Briefing | South: Louisiana: Councilwoman Aims at Low-Rise Pants (07.09.2010 07:50)

A Baton Rouge Metro Council member wants the parish to intensify a public-awareness campaign against men who wear their pants so low that their boxer shorts show.
For G.O.P., Tea Party Wields a Double-Edged Sword (07.09.2010 05:30)

The Tea Party fervor is expected to help Republicans in November, but it may also create problems for them.
Housing Woes Bring a New Cry: Let the Market Fall (06.09.2010 22:47)

Some economists and analysts urge a dose of shock therapy that would shift benefits to future homeowners from current ones: Let the housing market crash.
Congressional Charities Pulling In Corporate Cash (06.09.2010 21:09)

At least two dozen charities that lawmakers or their families helped create or run routinely accept donations from businesses seeking to influence them.
Retiring Fed Official Considers More Bank Action (06.09.2010 06:40)

Donald L. Kohn, former vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, said that unless the recovery showed signs of “decent progress,” more stimulus might be needed.
Democrats Go to Work on a Formidable Task (06.09.2010 06:01)

In a year of unremitting labor, Democrats now turn toward framing an election-year message on the economy when the economy, under their leadership, is weak.

economy ..

Bank of Japan Vows to Step Up, if Necessary (08.09.2010 08:20)

The bank kept rates unchanged on Tuesday, but set the stage for possible easing next month after the elections.
Obama Against a Compromise on Extension of Bush Tax Cuts (08.09.2010 07:23)

President Obama’s decision not to extend tax cuts for the rich adds a populist twist to an election-season economic package designed to entice support from big businesses and their Republican allies.
Economic Scene: The Bears and the State of Housing (08.09.2010 07:20)

The difference between viewing housing as a luxury good or as a staple is the subject of a debate about the recovery.
Mortgage Rates and Home Prices (08.09.2010 05:10)

It's hard to see a strong relationship over the last three decades.
Obama to Pitch Permanent Research Tax Credit (08.09.2010 02:10)

The proposal for a tax credit for business research expenses will be part of a pre-election initiative to spur job creation.
Sin, the Hot New Government Revenue Strategy (08.09.2010 01:58)

Russia's finance minister tries to encourage people to smoke and drink more so that they'll bring in more sin tax revenues.
Temp Hiring Trend Doesn’t Bode Well (08.09.2010 01:57)

Temporary help services may have had some of the strongest job growth of any industry in August, but the employment increase still pales in comparison to job growth in the sector earlier this year.
Florida’s High-Speed Answer to a Foreclosure Mess (08.09.2010 00:48)

Florida has set up foreclosure-only courts to reduce a huge backlog, but borrowers’ lawyers are critical of the process.
Obama to Propose Tax Write-Off for Business (07.09.2010 21:37)

A tax deduction would let businesses keep more money and would give big corporations, many of which are sitting on cash, an incentive to invest.
Once a Dynamo, the Tech Sector Is Slow to Hire (07.09.2010 21:12)

Despite soaring profits, high-tech companies have been slow to hire — a sign of just how difficult it will be to address persistently high joblessness.
Reactions to Obama’s Write-Off Plan (07.09.2010 20:10)

How the econoblogosphere is reacting to the president's proposal to allow businesses to deduct the full value of new equipment purchases from their taxes through 2011.
Dealbook Column: Lehman’s Last Hours (07.09.2010 17:48)

New e-mails and notes released as part of a commission’s investigation provide a different version of the demise of Lehman Brothers.
Obama Offers a Transit Plan to Create Jobs (07.09.2010 14:20)

President Obama, looking to jump-start the economy, called on Congress to approve a far-reaching plan to rebuild and modernize transportation over the next six years.
Young Japanese Seek Second, and Third, Jobs (07.09.2010 07:40)

Declining salaries and an unstable labor market have led young Japanese to work additional jobs.
Many Line Up to Go Public, but Market Mood Is Iffy (07.09.2010 07:30)

Some 161 companies are seeking to raise more than $56 billion through initial public offerings, the largest volume on record for pent-up I.P.O.’s.
Obama to Propose Plant and Equipment Tax Write-Off (07.09.2010 04:10)

President Obama will propose on Wednesday that businesses be allowed to write off new investments in plant and equipment through 2011, an administration official said.
Housing Woes Bring a New Cry: Let the Market Fall (06.09.2010 22:47)

Some economists and analysts urge a dose of shock therapy that would shift benefits to future homeowners from current ones: Let the housing market crash.
In Europe’s Debt Crisis, Lending Was Still Strong (06.09.2010 07:30)

A report found that credit extended to governments and the private sector in Greece, Ireland, Portugal and Spain increased 4.3 percent compared with the previous quarter.
Reuters Breakingviews: How to Tell if Apple Falters (06.09.2010 07:14)

Apple’s stock has gained more than 40 percent each year for the last five, but no company can grow at that pace forever.
Retiring Fed Official Considers More Bank Action (06.09.2010 06:40)

Donald L. Kohn, former vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, said that unless the recovery showed signs of “decent progress,” more stimulus might be needed.
New Program for Buyers, With No Money Down (05.09.2010 09:09)

Fannie Mae is getting back in the market for mortgages with no down payment, available to new home buyers in four states.
After Bargains of Recession, Air Fares Soar (05.09.2010 07:40)

Air fares have marched steadily upward in recent months and are now close to pre-recession levels — and that’s not even counting all the new fees that airlines have introduced lately.
Fundamentally: Are Investors Unfair to U.S. Stock Funds? (05.09.2010 06:10)

While bond funds are still booming, just one major type of equity fund has lost big chunks of assets: domestic stock portfolios.
Economic View: A Course Load for the Game of Life (05.09.2010 04:50)

To better understand the world in which they will live, students need foundations in economics, statistics, finance and psychology.
Fair Game: BB? AAA? Disclosure Tells Us More (04.09.2010 22:39)

Through a proposed rule change, the S.E.C. wants to reduce investors’ reliance on ratings of mortgage pools.
Stimulus Averted Depression, Romer Says (02.09.2010 07:00)

Christina D. Romer also gave her most detailed explanation yet for why her original forecast that unemployment would peak at 8 percent “was so far off.”

tech/science

technology ..

Vodafone to Sell Its Stake in China Mobile for $6.6 Billion (08.09.2010 07:40)

About 70 percent of the proceeds of the $6.6 billion sale will be returned to shareholders through a stock repurchase
Packaging Is All the Rage, and Not in a Good Way (08.09.2010 07:30)

Amazon is trying to get manufacturers to make packages easier to open, hoping to reduce consumer “wrap rage.”
H.P. Sues Its Ex-Chief in New Job (08.09.2010 07:20)

The lawsuit comes a day after the former Hewlett-Packard chief executive was hired by Oracle, the database software maker.
State of the Art: Your Own Hot Spot, and Cheap (08.09.2010 04:48)

Virgin Mobile’s MiFi is nearly like the ones offered by Sprint and Verizon but with three exceptions: an unlimited data plan, no contract and a $40-a-month service fee.
Do People Want ‘Amateur Hour’ on Their TVs? (08.09.2010 02:02)

Steven P. Jobs says his customers don’t want to watch “amateur hour.” So why are they watching so much video on Facebook?
Streaming Your Entire Computer to a Television (08.09.2010 00:00)

A product made by Warpia allows you to stream your entire laptop to a television from up to 30 feet away, bypassing the need for an additional gadget to hook into your TV.
See the Sound of Your Drawing (07.09.2010 23:58)

Singing Fingers, an app in the iPhone store, lets you simulate synesthesia, a condition in which different senses, like sound and sight, are combined.
From Viral Video to Billboard 100 (07.09.2010 22:20)

The “Bed Intruder Song” was a rare case of a product of Web culture jumping the species barrier and becoming a pop hit.
Frequent Flier: With Wi-Fi Aboard, Be Careful What You Click (07.09.2010 21:42)

Adam Sheffer, a partner at an art gallery in Manhattan, has his share of embarrassing travel tales.
Hurd Is Now a President at Oracle, H.P.’s Rival (07.09.2010 21:33)

Mark V. Hurd, who resigned from H.P. a month ago, joined Oracle as president and a director.
Once a Dynamo, the Tech Sector Is Slow to Hire (07.09.2010 21:12)

Despite soaring profits, high-tech companies have been slow to hire — a sign of just how difficult it will be to address persistently high joblessness.
Some Newspapers, Tracking Readers Online, Shift Coverage (07.09.2010 20:34)

Because of technological advances, newspapers can make more scientific decisions about allocating their resources.
Die-Hard Fans Follow Iron Maiden Into the Digital Age (07.09.2010 20:09)

The success of Iron Maiden's latest album and the continued loyalty of its fans offer the troubled music industry some tips on survival in the digital age.
Advertising: Marketing Fanciful Items in the Lands of Make Believe (07.09.2010 19:25)

Companies including Volvo, H&M and MTV are testing merchandise in virtual worlds to raise awareness of their brands.
Q.&A.: Bolstering Android's Battery Life (07.09.2010 13:01)

There are ways to boost your Android's battery life.
Itineraries: Hotel Chains Try Training With Improv and iPods (07.09.2010 07:40)

Chains are hiring improv comedy trainers and life coaches, or are conducting training sessions with iPods and other devices, to better cater to guests.
9 Years After 9/11, Public Safety Radio Not Ready (07.09.2010 07:30)

Despite a $7 billion effort, experts say a nationwide public safety radio system may never become a reality.
Apple Faces Many Rivals for Streaming to TVs (06.09.2010 09:00)

Apple TV may be “an elementary effort” with little content available, but analysts point out that the iPod was also marginal when it was introduced.
Media Cache: British Advertising Regulator Making Itself Felt Online (06.09.2010 08:40)

The Advertising Standards Authority of Britain plans to extend its oversight to social media, company Web sites and other nontraditional digital marketing activities.
Drilling Down: Life Without a TV Set? Not Impossible (06.09.2010 06:40)

Survey results suggested a decline in the perceived status of the television set, as other devices edge into its territory.
A Pitched Battle Over Bedbugs in Online Search Advertising (06.09.2010 06:40)

Google said general searches for the term “bedbugs” have increased 83 percent in the last year and 182 percent in the last four weeks.
Video Game Review: It’s the Same Old Mob, Now Sampled for Gamers (06.09.2010 06:00)

Mafia II is full of scenes reminiscent of “Goodfellas,” “The Godfather” and other pop-culture takes on organized crime.
Computers as Invisible as the Air (05.09.2010 08:48)

Computers may simply melt away like the Cheshire Cat, and become imbedded in all the objects that make up daily life.
Texas Attorney General Investigates Google Search (04.09.2010 03:45)

Google said that the Texas attorney general is conducting an antitrust review on the fairness of Google's search results.
Google to Simplify Its Privacy Policies (04.09.2010 03:43)

Google will update its privacy policies next month to offer simpler, more transparent language, but a privacy expert worry that the changes are actually bad for consumers.
Why I.B.M. Took a Different Path in Storage (03.09.2010 16:43)

I.B.M.'s strategy in the storage business has been guided by its research labs spotting future trends.
In Search of a Case to Protect the iPad (02.09.2010 07:42)

While none of the iPad cases are perfect, the variety is endless; one even has a 100-year warranty.
App Smart: How to Get Loyalty Card Prices Without Loyalty Cards (02.09.2010 07:01)

Two apps, Cardstar and Key Ring, serve as repositories for your loyalty shopping card numbers. You just hand your phone to the cashier at checkout.

science ..

Mind: Forget What You Know About Good Study Habits (08.09.2010 08:57)

Psychologists have discovered that some of the most hallowed advice on study habits is flat wrong.
Judge Keeps Ban on Stem Cell Funds (08.09.2010 07:01)

A federal judge refused to lift a ban on federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research.
Extreme Weather in a Warming World (08.09.2010 05:27)

Debates over the human element in recent weather calamities are a distraction from climate realities.
Desert Roads Lead to Discovery in Egypt (08.09.2010 04:50)

Archaeologists uncovered the remains of a settlement that flourished more than 3,500 years ago.
Books of The Times: Many Kinds of Universes, and None Require God (08.09.2010 04:40)

Stephen Hawking’s pop-science book about the origins of our universe got attention for a passage about God.
Smarter Than You Think: The Boss Is Robotic, and Rolling Up Behind You (08.09.2010 02:03)

The next frontiers for mobile robots are the office, hospital and home.
Street Cred vs. Green Cred (07.09.2010 23:55)

Arizona's Green Party is not amused by a Republican operative's effort to recruit people from the streets to run as Green candidates on the November ballot.
Is BPA Safe? Europe Also Seeks Answers (07.09.2010 23:55)

Like federal and state entities in the United States, the European Food Safety Authority is now re-evaluating BPA, in this case by analyzing the data from more than 800 studies.
Global Update: Tuberculosis: Automated Test for Drug-Resistant TB Gives Results in Hours, Not Weeks (07.09.2010 22:25)

Research indicates the test is 98 percent accurate when compared with positive results from the old method — examination of sputum by a trained microscopist.
Personal Health: Weight Problems May Begin in the Womb (07.09.2010 20:04)

Excessive weight gain in pregnancy can result in bigger-than-average babies who are prenatally programmed to become overweight children.
Researchers Create Nanostructures, and Whip Up a Recipe, Too (07.09.2010 19:00)

Out of a sugar, a salt and Everclear, scientists have made a new nanostructure that could be used for storing hydrogen or delivering drugs. It could also become a hot new ingredient for chefs.
Food Crisis Worsens in Central Africa (07.09.2010 17:35)

Floods that destroyed crops and livestock only worsened a crisis that was already under way as a result of successive years of drought and failed harvests in the region.
Topical Gel Catches Up With Pills for Relief (07.09.2010 17:18)

Controlled trials suggest that a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug in a cream is as effective as their oral counterparts for treating osteoarthritis, soreness and tendinitis.
In Feast of Data on BPA Plastic, No Final Answer (07.09.2010 17:04)

Everyone is exposed to BPA, but after hundreds of studies, there is no consensus about its safety.
Vital Signs: Prevention: Surgery Sharply Reduces Risk of 2 Cancers (07.09.2010 09:07)

For women who carry a genetic mutation that puts them in danger of developing ovarian and breast cancer, prophylactic mastectomy and oophorectomy offer protection.
Vital Signs: Risks: Asleep, and Helping to Keep the Weight Off (07.09.2010 09:07)

Children under 5 who do not get at least 10 hours of sleep at night are almost twice as likely to be overweight or obese later in childhood, a new study reports.
Letters: Putting Babies at Risk (1 Letter) (07.09.2010 06:30)

Letters to the editor.
Letters: Not for Men Only (1 Letter) (07.09.2010 06:30)

Letters to the editor.
Letters: Headaches and Bedtime (1 Letter) (07.09.2010 06:30)

Letters to the editor.
Letters: Identical Values (1 Letter) (07.09.2010 06:30)

Letters to the editor.
Letters: The Bedbug Files (2 Letters) (07.09.2010 06:30)

Letters to the editor.
Observatory: On Birds of Many Colors, Lice Dress the Part (07.09.2010 06:20)

Researchers have found that light-colored lice live on light-colored birds, whereas dark-colored lice live on dark-colored birds.
Vital Signs: Nostrums: A Bit of Marijuana Is Found to Ease Pain (07.09.2010 06:20)

Patients with persistent nerve damage inhaled, and felt better, but did not get high, a Canadian study reports.
Really?: The Claim: The Day’s Events are Incorporated Into That Night’s Dreams. (07.09.2010 06:20)

Scientists have discerned a peculiar but predictable pattern in which dreams tend to occur.
Observatory: In a Fight for a Tree, Ants Thwart Elephants (07.09.2010 06:20)

Ants live in the bulbous swellings of a tree known as the Acacia drepanolobium and feed on a sugary solution it produces, and in return they attack any creature that approaches it.
Observatory: Clues to Human Thought Found in Worm’s Brain (07.09.2010 06:20)

Researchers report that something resembling a human cerebral cortex exists in the marine ragworm, a small creature that has not changed in hundreds of millions of years.
Q & A: The Hair of My Chin (07.09.2010 06:10)

If I tweeze out the single hair that grows from a facial mole, will it cause cancer, as my friend insists?
Basics: Surviving by Disguising: Nature’s Game of Charades (07.09.2010 06:10)

There are many cases of mimicry in nature, which can be the sincerest form of flattery, the severest form of battery, or the weirdest survival strategy.
Germany Extends Nuclear Plants’ Life (07.09.2010 05:41)

Germany will extend the life spans of 17 plants while alternative energy sources are developed, which is likely to make money for power companies and the government.
Tasty Vegan Food? Cupcakes Show It Can Be Done (07.09.2010 04:31)

Vegan eating has had a growth spurt in recent years, but a victory on a Food Network baking show this summer has showered attention on vegan food's fine taste.
Learning to Talk the Talk in a Hospital (06.09.2010 22:50)

Communicating a patient's story is a matter of getting right and saying it fast.
Computers as Invisible as the Air (05.09.2010 08:48)

Computers may simply melt away like the Cheshire Cat, and become imbedded in all the objects that make up daily life.
Taming the Wild Tuna (05.09.2010 08:48)

A domesticated version of the giant Atlantic bluefin means what, exactly, for the species?
Words Cannot Express (04.09.2010 07:00)

Guy Deutscher’s argument about the basis of language is informed by the way we perceive and name colors.
Questions on Deep-Sea Biology (03.09.2010 17:38)

Jeffrey Marlow answers questions about deep-sea vents at Hydrate Ridge.
Interviews on Water Use Are Thirsty Work (01.09.2010 21:20)

Learning which water sources villagers use and how far they carry heavy jerrycans of water is itself thirsty work in the Rwandan heat.

sports

U.S. ..

On Soccer: An Unsure Place in History for Spain (08.09.2010 08:22)

A recent FIFA report dubbed the country "the team of the century," but the World Cup champion needs to worry more about remaining the team of the moment.
Jets’ Smallest Player Sees a Tiny Opening (08.09.2010 08:20)

Larry Taylor, a 5-foot-6 wide receiver, thought his best chance to make the Jets’ roster was special teams. He’ll start the season on the team’s practice squad.
Dream 105, Liberty 93: McCoughtry Scores 42 as Dream Ousts Liberty (08.09.2010 08:04)

Angel McCoughtry scored a career-high 42 points to win a high-scoring duel with Cappie Pondexter as the Atlanta Dream advanced to the finals against the Seattle Storm.
Nadal Tops Lopez to Stay Hot at U.S. Open (08.09.2010 08:03)

Rafael Nadal won his 18th consecutive Grand Slam match by beating his fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in the fourth round.
FIFA Begins Tour of Sites in U.S. Bid (08.09.2010 08:01)

The United States entered the make-or-break stage of its bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup as a six-person team from FIFA began to assess the American proposal.
Edge Lost, Querrey Cannot Catch Up (08.09.2010 08:00)

Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland outlasted Sam Querrey in a fourth-round five-set battle, eliminating the last American man in the draw.
Soderling Just May Be Lightening Up a Bit (08.09.2010 08:00)

Still seen by many as glum, Robin Soderling, the Swede who will face Roger Federer on Wednesday, has learned to enjoy life at the top of tennis.
Mets 4, Nationals 1: Mets Call-Up Pitches Like Ace in Debut (08.09.2010 08:00)

In the kind of major league debut that young pitchers can only dream about, Dillon Gee held the Washington Nationals hitless into the sixth inning.
Orioles 6, Yankees 2: Orioles Foil Sabathia in His Bid for No. 20 (08.09.2010 08:00)

Nolan Reimold hit a two-run homer for Baltimore on Tuesday night as the Yankee ace lost at home for the first time in 21 starts.
Sports Briefing | Horse Racing: Kentucky Strengthens Drug Testing of Horses (08.09.2010 08:00)

Kentucky officials implemented out-of-competition drug testing for racehorses ahead of this fall’s Breeders’ Cup.
Baseball Roundup: Phillies Overtake Braves in East (08.09.2010 08:00)

Placido Polanco hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth and Philadelphia beat Florida to move into first place in the National League East.
Two Cyclists Sent Home From Vuelta a España (08.09.2010 07:51)

The two-time Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck and his Saxo Bank teammate Stuart O’Grady were sent home from the Vuelta a España after breaking team rules on drinking.
Argentina 4, Spain 1: Spain Suffers Its First Loss Since Winning the World Cup (08.09.2010 07:51)

Argentina handed Spain its first loss since winning the World Cup two months ago, earning a dominant 4-1 win.
Turkish Team Says It Paid a Top Kentucky Recruit (08.09.2010 07:50)

The best of Kentucky’s top-ranked recruiting class, the Turkish center Enes Kanter, received more than $100,000, according to the team’s general manager.
Woods Was the Easy Ryder Cup Pick for Pavin, Fowler the Final One (08.09.2010 07:50)

Corey Pavin, the captain, went for safe choices in Stewart Cink and Zach Johnson and chose a rookie, Rickie Fowler.
N.F.L. Roundup: A Foot Out the Door: Parcells Steps Aside as the Dolphins’ Boss (08.09.2010 07:50)

The Miami Dolphins on Tuesday announced that Bill Parcells had relinquished his day-to-day duties with the N.F.L. team.
Sports of The Times: Bush Should Give the Heisman Back (08.09.2010 07:50)

If Reggie Bush had any sense of honor, he would return the trophy and save the Heisman committee the embarrassment of having to ask for it.
TV Sports: ‘House of Steinbrenner’ Fails to Convey a Compelling Story (08.09.2010 07:50)

“The House of Steinbrenner,” part of ESPN’s “30 for 30” series, tries to do too much and ultimately is unsatisfying.
As Stadiums Vanish, Their Debt Lives On (08.09.2010 07:45)

The old Giants Stadium carries about $110 million in debt, or nearly $13 for every New Jersey resident. There are similar stories for taxpayers across the nation.
Williams and Clijsters Struggle but Advance (08.09.2010 07:45)

No. 3 Venus Williams defeated Francesca Schiavone and will face No. 2 Kim Clijsters, the defending champion, who beat Samantha Stosur.
Team Revis Held Firm in Stressful Holdout (08.09.2010 07:42)

The Jets cornerback, now back in the fold, admitted he was stung by the criticism he received as he missed training camp and the preseason.
What to Watch on Wednesday at the Open (08.09.2010 07:01)

The men's matches on Wednesday -- Monfils-Djokovic and Soderling-Federer -- should be the highlight of Wednesday's play.
Kansas Athletic Director Retires Amid Scandal (08.09.2010 06:53)

The embattled Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins retired 12 months early, after a year of controversy and embarrassment for himself and the university.
Rodriguez Is Back, but Girardi Is Cautious (08.09.2010 06:31)

Manager Joe Girardi said Alex Rodriguez was being rested as a precautionary move, then sent him into Tuesday’s game as a pinch hitter.
Phillies Take Back First Place in N.L. East (08.09.2010 05:44)

The Phillies take over first place by a half-game in the N.L. East.
Teaching Science With Football (08.09.2010 04:52)

The National Football League, National Science Foundation and NBC have teamed up to show how pro football is full of cool science principles.
Ireland Takes Control of Dolphins From Parcells (08.09.2010 02:57)

On Tuesday, the team abruptly announced in a two-sentence statement that Bill Parcells would remain with the club as a daily consultant but that Jeff Ireland would assume full control over all aspects and decisions relating to the team.
A Match With Nerves but Few Tics (08.09.2010 01:24)

Neither Stanilas Wawrinka nor Sam Querrey had distracting or delaying habits during their Round of 16 match. They were businesslike, dignified, focused.
Will Boise State Reach the B.C.S. Final? (08.09.2010 01:01)

Boise State's win makes the possibility of Boise State reaching the national championship much more of a reality.
Collarini's Play Restarts Discussion of His National Affiliation (07.09.2010 23:51)

Andrea Collarini has moved through the boys singles draw at the United States Open, reigniting discussion about his move from the Argentine tennis association to the United States Tennis Association.
Video: Charming the Crowd (07.09.2010 22:14)

Sometimes a crowd seems to shift allegiance during a match.
N.F.L. Continues to Adjust Position of Umpire (07.09.2010 18:43)

The N.F.L. sent a memo to teams Tuesday outlining what it hopes will be the final tweaks to the umpire move to the offensive backfield.
Five and Five: No. 1, Alabama (07.09.2010 04:53)

Alabama was No. 1 at the end of last season and has the talent to stay there.
Mets' Wright Goes Back to His Roots (07.09.2010 02:44)

Mets third baseman David Wright, who is from Chesapeake, Va., said he planned to attend the Virginia Tech-Boise State football game in Landover, Md., after the Mets' day game in Washington.
Rays' Baldelli Is Back in Swing of Things (07.09.2010 01:21)

Rocco Baldelli began the season as a special instructor in the Tampa Bay Rays' system, and will end it in the thick of a pennant race.
Golfers Welcome President Obama's Participation (06.09.2010 08:15)

President Obama's interest in golf has obviously gone from casual to intense. Five rounds in 10 family vacation days? The pros of the PGA Tour are not surprised.
When Picking Up a Ball May Mean a Penalty (06.09.2010 05:27)

It's the final hole of the club championship. Four balls are in play. Only three come to rest in the cup. How many players are penalized?
Santana Throws Off Mound but Will Miss Start (06.09.2010 00:25)

Johan Santana threw off the mound, then later the Mets said he would miss his next start. The rookie Dillon Gee will starter instead on Tuesday at Washington.
Double Eagle Lifts Singh Into Contention (05.09.2010 19:55)

For the second time in two years, a player has scored a double-eagle on the second hole at T.P.C. Boston during the Deutsche Bank Championship. This time it was Vijay Singh.
Liberty to Move to Newark During 3-Year Garden Renovation (02.09.2010 21:54)

The Liberty is moving to Newark for the next three seasons while Madison Square Garden is being renovated.
Rethinking the System as N.B.A. Stars Move (28.08.2010 19:10)

The N.B.A. has tried to encourage stars to stay with their teams, a strategy that was upset this off-season.
For Rubio and N.B.A., Nothing Is Certain (28.08.2010 19:04)

The Spanish star Ricky Rubio could come to the United States in 2011, but a looming N.B.A. lockout complicates the situation.

Global Sports ..

Clijsters, Venus Win to Set Up Marquee Semifinal (08.09.2010 09:47)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Nobody can say Kim Clijsters took an easy path to her U.S. Open title last year. She played both Williams sisters.
Polanco's Big Hit Lifts Phillies Into First Place (08.09.2010 09:37)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Placido Polanco hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 8-7 Tuesday night to move into first place in the NL East.
American League Standings (08.09.2010 09:07)

All Times EDT East Division
National League Standings (08.09.2010 09:07)

All Times EDT East Division
Preseason NFL Standings (08.09.2010 09:07)

All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East
Hoffman Gets 600th Save, Brewers Beat Cards 4-2 (08.09.2010 08:57)

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- In a season that didn't go as planned for Trevor Hoffman, baseball's career saves leader added another milestone to his illustrious career.
Nadal Eases Into U.S. Open Quarters (08.09.2010 08:51)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal edged closer to a place in his first U.S. Open final after thrashing fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 6-3 6-4 6-4 on Tuesday with another devastating serving performance.
On Soccer: An Unsure Place in History for Spain (08.09.2010 08:22)

A recent FIFA report dubbed the country "the team of the century," but the World Cup champion needs to worry more about remaining the team of the moment.
Jets’ Smallest Player Sees a Tiny Opening (08.09.2010 08:20)

Larry Taylor, a 5-foot-6 wide receiver, thought his best chance to make the Jets’ roster was special teams. He’ll start the season on the team’s practice squad.
Clijsters' Win Caps Epic Day At U.S. Open (08.09.2010 08:11)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kim Clijsters needed all her fighting qualities to keep her U.S. Open defence alive and cap an extraordinary day of titanic struggles at the last grand slam of the season Tuesday.
Nadal Reaches US Open Quarters by Beating Lopez (08.09.2010 08:07)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Trying to complete a career Grand Slam, Rafael Nadal has won all 12 sets he's played so far at the 2010 U.S. Open.
Dream 105, Liberty 93: McCoughtry Scores 42 as Dream Ousts Liberty (08.09.2010 08:04)

Angel McCoughtry scored a career-high 42 points to win a high-scoring duel with Cappie Pondexter as the Atlanta Dream advanced to the finals against the Seattle Storm.
Nadal Tops Lopez to Stay Hot at U.S. Open (08.09.2010 08:03)

Rafael Nadal won his 18th consecutive Grand Slam match by beating his fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in the fourth round.
FIFA Begins Tour of Sites in U.S. Bid (08.09.2010 08:01)

The United States entered the make-or-break stage of its bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup as a six-person team from FIFA began to assess the American proposal.
Edge Lost, Querrey Cannot Catch Up (08.09.2010 08:00)

Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland outlasted Sam Querrey in a fourth-round five-set battle, eliminating the last American man in the draw.
Soderling Just May Be Lightening Up a Bit (08.09.2010 08:00)

Still seen by many as glum, Robin Soderling, the Swede who will face Roger Federer on Wednesday, has learned to enjoy life at the top of tennis.
Two Cyclists Sent Home From Vuelta a España (08.09.2010 07:51)

The two-time Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck and his Saxo Bank teammate Stuart O’Grady were sent home from the Vuelta a España after breaking team rules on drinking.
Turkish Team Says It Paid a Top Kentucky Recruit (08.09.2010 07:50)

The best of Kentucky’s top-ranked recruiting class, the Turkish center Enes Kanter, received more than $100,000, according to the team’s general manager.
Woods Was the Easy Ryder Cup Pick for Pavin, Fowler the Final One (08.09.2010 07:50)

Corey Pavin, the captain, went for safe choices in Stewart Cink and Zach Johnson and chose a rookie, Rickie Fowler.
N.F.L. Roundup: A Foot Out the Door: Parcells Steps Aside as the Dolphins’ Boss (08.09.2010 07:50)

The Miami Dolphins on Tuesday announced that Bill Parcells had relinquished his day-to-day duties with the N.F.L. team.
The Fifth Set: A Thinking Man’s Endurance Test (08.09.2010 07:48)

In men’s tennis, the prospect of playing a fifth set to decide a match encourages some players and leaves others sick to the stomach.
Williams and Clijsters Struggle but Advance (08.09.2010 07:45)

No. 3 Venus Williams defeated Francesca Schiavone and will face No. 2 Kim Clijsters, the defending champion, who beat Samantha Stosur.
Team Revis Held Firm in Stressful Holdout (08.09.2010 07:42)

The Jets cornerback, now back in the fold, admitted he was stung by the criticism he received as he missed training camp and the preseason.
Lou Marson and Indians Slam Angels, 6-1 (08.09.2010 07:37)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Travis Hafner hit a go-ahead homer that was upheld by video replay and No. 9 batter Lou Marson broke the game open later in the sixth inning with his first career grand slam, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 6-1 victory over the fast-fading Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.
Indians 6, Angels 1 (08.09.2010 07:27)

^Cleveland @ ^ Los Angeles @ ^
Mariners End Scoring Slump in Oakland (08.09.2010 07:27)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Doug Fister won for the second time in nearly four months, Adam Moore homered and the Seattle Mariners broke out of a long scoring slump to beat the Oakland Athletics 7-5 on Tuesday night.
Rays Pounce on Dice - K to Blitz Red Sox (08.09.2010 07:19)

BOSTON (Reuters) - The Tampa Bay Rays mauled Japanese starter Daisuke Matsuzaka in a 14-5 rout of the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday to move within a game and a half of the leading New York Yankees in the American League East.
Mariners 7, Athletics 5 (08.09.2010 07:17)

^Seattle @ ^ Oakland @ ^
Tiger Woods Is Among Ryder Cup Picks (08.09.2010 07:02)

Tiger Woods is going to the Ryder Cup as a captain’s pick with his 71 victories and 14 majors. So is 21-year-old Rickie Fowler, who has never won anything at all.
What to Watch on Wednesday at the Open (08.09.2010 07:01)

The men's matches on Wednesday -- Monfils-Djokovic and Soderling-Federer -- should be the highlight of Wednesday's play.
Stosur Hopes Blown Away By Swirling New York Breeze (08.09.2010 07:00)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Samantha Stosur was left to reflect on a match of missed opportunities as the Australian's serve and shot at U.S. Open semi-final berth were blown away by Tuesday's swirling breezes on centre court.
Latos Fans 10, Sets Record as Padres Beat LA 2-1 (08.09.2010 06:57)

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Mat Latos bounced back from stomach flu to strike out 10 for the third time in four starts, pitching the NL West-leading San Diego Padres to a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Clijsters Onto Semi - Final Showdown With Venus (08.09.2010 05:51)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defending champion Kim Clijsters held off a gritty challenge from fifth-seeded Australian Samantha Stosur, surviving an error-filled three-set battle on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open.
Beaten Querrey Annoyed By European Domination (08.09.2010 05:40)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - American Sam Querrey bowed out of the fourth-round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday and then said he was annoyed at the European domination on the men's tour.
McCoughtry's 42 Lead Dream Past Liberty, 105-93 (08.09.2010 04:27)

ATLANTA (AP) -- Angel McCoughtry scored a WNBA playoff record 42 points to win a high-scoring duel with Cappie Pondexter, and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 105-93 on Tuesday night to complete their unlikely march to the league finals.
Life Without Roethlisberger Begins for Steelers (08.09.2010 03:57)

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger loves to be the guy who gets his team out of trouble, throws the big touchdown pass, makes the play that changes a season.
Federer Faces Familiar Foe In U.S. Quarters (08.09.2010 03:01)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer hopes a return to one of his favourite surfaces will help him avenge his only defeat to Robin Soderling when they clash in the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.
Hingis Considering Comeback on Doubles Tour (08.09.2010 01:40)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former world number one Martina Hingis said on Tuesday she may make a second return to the women's tour, this time on the doubles circuit.
An Important Ryder Cup for Tiger (08.09.2010 01:27)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tiger Woods experienced a Ryder Cup tradition for the first time Tuesday.
A Match With Nerves but Few Tics (08.09.2010 01:24)

Neither Stanilas Wawrinka nor Sam Querrey had distracting or delaying habits during their Round of 16 match. They were businesslike, dignified, focused.
WCup Flop France Finally Wins in Euro Qualifying (08.09.2010 01:07)

France's recovery from a humiliating World Cup finally began with a first win in European Championship qualifying on Tuesday night, while Germany and the Netherlands earned their second straight victories.
Arsenal Striker Van Persie Faces More Than A Month Out (08.09.2010 01:00)

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal striker Robin van Persie is likely to be out of action until mid-October, the Premier League club said on their website (www.arsenal.com) on Tuesday.
England Beats Switzerland 3-1 in Euro Qualifier (08.09.2010 00:57)

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -- Wayne Rooney made some positive news.
France End Winless Run as Big Guns Hit Target (08.09.2010 00:51)

LONDON (Reuters) - Two late goals from Karim Benzema and Florent Malouda gave France their first win in six competitive matches and kick-started their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign when they beat Bosnia 2-0 on Tuesday.
France Beats Bosnia 2-0 in Euro 2012 Qualifier (08.09.2010 00:37)

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) -- France bounced back from a stumbling start to 2012 European Championship qualifying, winning 2-0 at Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday night on second-half goals by Karim Benzema and Florent Malouda.
Germany, France Fail to Reach Olympics (08.09.2010 00:37)

LONDON (AP) -- Germany and France have failed to qualify for next year's European under-21 tournament and are now out of contention for a spot in the 2012 Olympic men's soccer tournament.
Rossi Returns to Lineup as Italy Routs Faeroes 5-0 (08.09.2010 00:27)

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) -- New Jersey-born forward Giuseppe Rossi returned to the starting lineup, helping Italy rout the Faeroe Islands 5-0 in new coach Cesare Prandelli's home debut Tuesday night.
Texans Sign Quarterback Leinart to One - Year Deal (08.09.2010 00:19)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Former Heisman Trophy winner and free agent Matt Leinart has signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans, the NFL team said on Tuesday.
Red, White and Boo-Hoo; Querrey Out at US Open (08.09.2010 00:17)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Sam Querrey has been ousted from the U.S. Open, meaning no American man will make the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows for the second straight year.
Wild Center James Sheppard Fractures Left Kneecap (08.09.2010 00:17)

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Wild center James Sheppard has a fractured left kneecap and there is no timetable for his return.
Parcells Hands Control of Dolphins to GM Ireland (08.09.2010 00:07)

MIAMI (AP) -- Bill Parcells is putting his protege in charge.
Collarini's Play Restarts Discussion of His National Affiliation (07.09.2010 23:51)

Andrea Collarini has moved through the boys singles draw at the United States Open, reigniting discussion about his move from the Argentine tennis association to the United States Tennis Association.
Stoppage - Time Winner Spares Scotland Blushes (07.09.2010 23:32)

GLASGOW (Reuters) - Scotland needed a goal deep in stoppage time to beat Liechtenstein 2-1 and avoid an embarrassing draw against the part-timers at Hampden Park in their Euro 2012 Group I qualifier Tuesday.
Movsisyan Scores 1st Goal for Armenia (07.09.2010 23:17)

SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) -- Former Real Salt Lake forward Yura Movsisyan scored his first international goal, helping Armenia gain a 2-2 tie at Macedonia on Tuesday night in a qualifier for the 2012 European Championship.
Germany Beats Azerbaijan 6-1 (07.09.2010 23:17)

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) -- Miroslav Klose scored two goals to help Germany rout Azerbaijan 6-1 Tuesday night for its second victory in two games in qualifying for the 2012 European Championship.
England Romp to Victory Over Dismal Pakistan (07.09.2010 23:11)

LONDON (Reuters) - World champions England profited from an abject batting display by Pakistan on Tuesday to win the second Twenty20 international in Cardiff by six wickets. After Pakistan had collapsed to 89 all out from 18.4 overs, England romped to 90 for four with six overs to spare to win the series 2-0. The teams will now meet in a five-match 50 overs series.
Woods Gets The Nod For Next Month's Ryder Cup (07.09.2010 23:11)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Despite a tumultuous year on and off the course for Tiger Woods, the world number one will have one more chance for golfing glory after being named Tuesday as one of four wildcard picks for next month's Ryder Cup.
Parcells Turns Over Control Of Dolphins to GM Ireland (07.09.2010 23:11)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Miami Dolphins vice president Bill Parcells is handing over control of the team to general manager Jeff Ireland and will remain a daily consultant, the Dolphins said Tuesday.
Blackhawks Promote Bowman (07.09.2010 23:07)

CHICAGO (AP) -- General manager Stan Bowman has been promoted to vice president/general manager in a series of moves by the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks.
Texans Sign QB Leinart (07.09.2010 22:27)

HOUSTON (AP) -- Quarterback Matt Leinart has officially joined the Houston Texans.
Monfils Advances to U.S. Open Quarterfinals (07.09.2010 21:42)

Gaël Monfils beat Richard Gasquet, 6-4, 7-5, 7-5, to reach the United States Open quarterfinals. Roger Federer also advanced, defeating Jürgen Melzer, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3.
Rodriguez Finally Claims Tour Of Spain Lead (07.09.2010 20:02)

VILANOVA I LA GELTRU, Spain (Reuters) - Three days after home rider Joaquim Rodriguez was given the Tour of Spain's red jersey only to be told later there had been a mistake, he finally claimed the overall lead on Tuesday.
Americans vs. American for a Spot in Worlds Semis (07.09.2010 19:27)

ISTANBUL (AP) -- David Blatt was a teenager in Massachusetts in 1972, and remembers crying after the Soviet Union's controversial victory over the United States for the Olympic gold medal.
I Went to Pieces After Getting Ryder Cup Call - Up - Donald (07.09.2010 18:10)

LONDON (Reuters) - European Ryder Cup wildcard Luke Donald has confessed he "went to pieces" when told he had been selected for the team during his bid to win the Barclays tournament eight days ago.
Erviti Wins Stage 10, Rodriguez Leads Tour Of Spain (07.09.2010 18:10)

VILANOVA I LA GELTRU, Spain (Reuters) - Spain's Imanol Erviti won stage 10 of the Tour of Spain on Tuesday, while compatriot Joaquim Rodriguez took over as race leader.
Woods And Rookie Fowler Selected For Ryder Cup (07.09.2010 18:10)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - United States captain Corey Pavin named Tiger Woods, Zach Johnson, Stewart Cink and Rickie Fowler Tuesday as his four wildcard selections for the Ryder Cup against Europe next month.
Schleck Out Of Tour Of Spain For Breaking Team Rule (07.09.2010 15:20)

Tarragona, Spain (Reuters) - Twice Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck has been withdrawn from the Tour of Spain for breaking a team rule, the Luxembourg rider said Tuesday.
Alonso's Title Hopes May Hang on Paris Hearing (07.09.2010 13:50)

LONDON (Reuters) - Fernando Alonso's Formula One title hopes could suffer a knockout blow when the sport's governing body decides Ferrari's fate at a Paris hearing on Wednesday.
It's Up to Players to Stop Spread Of Corruption - Dhoni (07.09.2010 12:20)

DURBAN (Reuters) - Cricketers must take more responsibility for their actions to prevent the spread of corruption, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said Tuesday.
Andrea Petkovic’s Experience at U.S. Open Comes to an End (07.09.2010 09:40)

The unseeded Andrea Petkovic has spent her time at the United States Open dancing, blogging and, surprisingly, winning.
An 11-Birdie Finish Leads to Ryder Hopes (07.09.2010 09:20)

Charley Hoffman rallied with an 11-birdie finish at the Deutsche Bank Championship and moved to second in the FedEx Cup playoffs.
Hoffman's Final-Round 62 Wins Deutsche Bank by 5 (07.09.2010 09:17)

NORTON, Mass. (AP) -- Charley Hoffman's flowing blond locks attract plenty of attention. Now his golf game is getting noticed, too.
Hoffman's Final-Round 62 Wins Deutsche Bank by 5 (07.09.2010 09:17)

NORTON, Mass. (AP) -- Charley Hoffman's flowing blond locks attract plenty of attention. Now his golf game is getting noticed, too.
Kobayashi to Stay With Sauber F1 Team In 2011 (07.09.2010 08:40)

LONDON (Reuters) - Japan's Kamui Kobayashi will stay with Sauber next season but his team mate remains undecided, the Swiss-based Formula One team said on Tuesday.
On Basketball: For the W.N.B.A., a Missed Opportunity to Increase Appeal (07.09.2010 08:00)

It could be argued the W.N.B.A. made a costly mistake in not implementing a territorial draft to ensure box-office appeal in the markets it deemed most crucial to its success.
United States 121, Angola 66: Aggressive From the Start, the U.S. Leaves No Doubt (07.09.2010 08:00)

Angola was in trouble from the start as Team USA summoned youthful enthusiasm at the world championships.
Cricket: A Turnaround After an Outburst on Twitter (07.09.2010 05:37)

Kevin Pietersen, the struggling former captain of England, made headlines twice in the past week, once for his comments online, and then when he returned to form as a batter.
Hoffman Blazes Into Ryder Cup Contention With Win (07.09.2010 02:40)

NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Charley Hoffman charged to a commanding five-stroke victory at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday but it remains to be seen whether it was enough to earn a spot on the American Ryder Cup team.
Hoffman Wins Deutsche Bank; Tiger Stays at No. 1 (07.09.2010 02:31)

NORTON, Mass. (AP) -- Charley Hoffman couldn't count all the perks that came with winning the Deutsche Bank Championship, just like he lost track of the 11 birdies he made in a Labor Day masterpiece.
U.S. Thump Angola In Basketball as Russia Sink New Zealand (07.09.2010 00:09)

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - World championship favorites the United States stormed into the quarter-finals Monday with a 121-66 rout of Angola and were joined by Russia, who were also on song in their 78-56 win over New Zealand.
US Beats Angola 121-66, Reaches Quarters at Worlds (06.09.2010 22:07)

ISTANBUL (AP) -- Before it can win a world championship, the United States needed to start looking like a world champion.
London 2012 Plans For Archery At Lord's Given Go - Ahead (06.09.2010 18:11)

LONDON (Reuters) - Cricket will make way for archery at the historic Lord's ground in two years' time after London 2012 organisers got the go-ahead for their plans on Monday.
Pietersen Fined Over Twitter Outburst (06.09.2010 18:11)

LONDON (Reuters) - Kevin Pietersen was fined on Monday following his online outburst after being dropped by England for the first time in his career.
Tour Of Spain Leader Anton Keeps Lid on Race Ambitions (06.09.2010 18:02)

TARRAGONA, Spain (Reuters) - If Tour of Spain race leader Igor Anton has ambitions of winning the race outright, he is doing a very good job of hiding them.
Pakistan Tax Authorities to Look Into Players Assets (06.09.2010 17:02)

KARACHI (Reuters) - The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will investigate the total assets of the Pakistan cricketers, team officials and top-ranking paid officials of the Pakistan Cricket Board, a senior tax official said on Monday.
MotoGP Safety In Spotlight After Tomizawa Death (06.09.2010 15:31)

LONDON (Reuters) - MotoGP is looking to develop improved body protection for riders to help them survive the kind of accident that has killed two teenagers on successive race weekends.
Dhoni Calls For Tough Decisions Over Fixing Controversy (06.09.2010 14:41)

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The spot-fixing scandal which has marred Pakistan's tour of England has tarnished cricket's image and tough decisions need to be made if necessary, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said in an interview.
Italian Shoemaker Geox Eyes F1 Debut (06.09.2010 14:31)

MILAN (Reuters) - Italian maker of "no sweat" shoes Geox SpA is looking to sponsor its first Formula One team next season, the company said on Monday.
Dhoni Goes In to Bat For Endangered Tigers (06.09.2010 11:02)

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has gone in to bat for tiger conservation in a north Indian state, local media reported said Monday.
Cricket: Pakistan’s Cricket Team Hit With Fresh Allegations (06.09.2010 08:35)

The team held an emergency meeting after The News of the World reported that a fourth player was being investigated over match-rigging allegations.
Stewart Tops Edwards for First Win of Year (06.09.2010 07:50)

Tony Stewart pulled away from Carl Edwards off the final restart at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Slovenia Routs Australia and Will Face Turkey (06.09.2010 07:40)

Jaka Lokovic scored 19 points and Slovenia hit 16 of 33 3-pointers to eliminate Australia on Sunday in the Round of 16 at the basketball world championships in Istanbul.
Uncommon Path Led Russia’s Coach All Over the World (06.09.2010 07:40)

Russia Coach David Blatt grew up outside Boston and played at Princeton before moving to Israel and coaching teams throughout Europe.
Dream 81, Liberty 75: Slow Start for Pondexter and Liberty (06.09.2010 07:40)

Cappie Pondexter scored 24 points, but the Liberty let too many opportunities slip away in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals.
On Tennis: Favorites and Friends Get Set to Slug It Out (06.09.2010 07:30)

A lack of upsets has set up some outstanding matchups in the later rounds.
Rock Bottom? France May Not Be Done Digging (06.09.2010 05:30)

It turns out all of us were wrong after the World Cup. Things could get worse for France.
Hameed Says He Was Duped By Newspaper (05.09.2010 22:32)

CARDIFF (Reuters) - Pakistan test opener Yasir Hameed said Sunday he had been duped into making statements reported in the British newspaper The News of the World alleging widespread match-fixing by his team mates.
New Zealand Win Fourth Successive Women's World Cup (05.09.2010 22:22)

LONDON (Reuters) - New Zealand won the women's rugby World Cup for the fourth successive time when they overcame three sin-binnings to beat England 13-10 at Harlequins' Stoop Memorial ground Sunday.
Japanese Motorcyclist Dies After Crash in Race (05.09.2010 22:02)

Shoya Tomizawa, the nineteen-year-old Japanese Moto2 rider, has died after a crash during Sunday’s San Marino Grand Prix, the second death in the sport in two events.
Japan's Tomizawa Dies After Crash - Report (05.09.2010 15:02)

MISANO, Italy (Reuters) - Japanese Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa has died after suffering a shocking crash during the San Marino Grand Prix, Italy's Mediaset television said on Sunday.
Tomizawa Fights For Life After Crash (05.09.2010 14:31)

MISANO, Italy (Reuters) - Japanese Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa was fighting for his life after suffered a shocking crash during Sunday's San Marino Grand Prix on Italy's east coast.
N.H.L. Approves Devils’ Revised Deal With Kovalchuk (05.09.2010 08:00)

The N.H.L. approved Ilya Kovalchuk’s 15-year, $100 million contract with the Devils early Saturday.
Hamlin Wins Pole for Atlanta Cup Race (05.09.2010 04:06)

Denny Hamlin started chasing the championship during qualifying Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
FIA Investigating Massa's Start At Spa (03.09.2010 13:31)

LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One's governing body is investigating how Ferrari's Felipe Massa was able to make a false start at last weekend's Belgian Grand Prix without any race officials or rival teams noticing.
Preparations to Plan as New Zealand Gears Up For World Cup (03.09.2010 04:31)

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Martin Snedden glances across the far left corner of his harbour-side office to the digital clock above the entrance to Rugby New Zealand 2011's 11th-floor Wellington headquarters.
A 16-Year Old Formula One Driver (02.09.2010 19:44)

A 16-year-old Malaysian driver named Nabil Jeffri test drove the Lotus car in England today.
Doctor In Fake Blood Scandal Given Formal Warning (01.09.2010 18:42)

LONDON (Reuters) - A doctor who cut a rugby player's lip to disguise a fake injury during a European cup game and then lied about the incident has received a formal warning, Britain's medical regulator said on Wednesday.
Sebastian Vettel Re-examined (31.08.2010 10:33)

Sebastian Vettel has been hailed as the next Schumacher - but lately his results have not been up to standard.
U.S. Soccer Gives Bradley Four-Year Extension (31.08.2010 01:21)

U.S. Soccer and Coach Bob Bradley reached agreement on a contract extension that will keep him with the national team through the 2014 World Cup.
Could This Be the Red Bulls' Championship Season? (30.08.2010 02:05)

The Red Bulls have built a glittering stadium, added a couple of glittering stars and, especially after Saturday night's 2-0 win over visiting San Jose, actually look like a soccer team -- a real soccer team.
Hamilton Races to Victory Through the Chaos (29.08.2010 18:02)

Lewis Hamilton drove a perfect race through wet and dry to win the Belgian Grand Prix and take the lead of the championship.

week in review

A Taste of Home in Foil Packets and Powder (08.09.2010 01:17)

Troops from nearly 50 lands dine on combat meals in Afghanistan each reminding them of where they’d rather be.
Inside Corrupt-istan, a Loss of Faith in Leaders (06.09.2010 03:10)

A belief by Westerners that Afghans expect misrule and malfeasance could make Afghans’ contempt for their leaders as much a threat as the Taliban.
Computers as Invisible as the Air (05.09.2010 08:48)

Computers may simply melt away like the Cheshire Cat, and become imbedded in all the objects that make up daily life.
Taming the Wild Tuna (05.09.2010 08:48)

A domesticated version of the giant Atlantic bluefin means what, exactly, for the species?
God and Politics, Together Again (05.09.2010 08:47)

President Obama once looked as if he might be able to end the nation’s cultural polarization. Now he’s engulfed in it.
Grist: Yelling ‘Bedbug’ in a Crowded Festival (05.09.2010 05:53)

Bedbugs were not exactly the kind of free publicity the Toronto International Film Festival organizers had in mind.
Back Then: 1960 (05.09.2010 05:53)

Almost exactly 50 years ago, Hurricane Donna devastated the Atlantic Coast.
Prime Number (05.09.2010 05:53)

The average temperature in New York City for June through August made it officially the hottest summer on record.
Laugh Lines (05.09.2010 05:33)

Jokes from TV comedy show monologues.
Fighting Words (05.09.2010 05:33)

The White House unveiled a redecorated Oval Office, to mixed reviews.

opinion

opinion ..

Op-Ed Contributor: Building on Faith (08.09.2010 10:00)

Why, despite the controversy, plans will proceed for building an Islamic community center in Lower Manhattan.
Letter: Our Oil Addiction (08.09.2010 08:30)

A reader responds to an article about the dangers of offshore drilling.
Op-Ed Contributor: Weird Weather in a Warming World (08.09.2010 08:04)

Though today’s extreme weather can’t be reliably attributed to the greenhouse effect, it does give us the feel of what’s to come if emissions are not reined in.
Letters: The Democrats’ Strategy (08.09.2010 07:24)

Readers respond to an article about how the Democrats will stop giving funds to the party’s most endangered incumbents.
Letter: A Preference for Print (08.09.2010 07:24)

A reader responds to an article about how the book business is trying to serve two readers, the one who loves the tactile page and the one who loves the digital ease.
Letters: Back to School: Grading the Teacher (08.09.2010 07:24)

Readers respond to an article about the value-added formula to evaluate teachers.
Letter: Uses for the O.E.D. (08.09.2010 07:24)

A reader responds to an editorial about the putting the Oxford English Dictionary online only.
Letter: Goodbye, and Hello (08.09.2010 07:24)

A reader responds to a letter about children going off to college.
Editorial: Alms for the Rich and Powerful (08.09.2010 07:24)

Gifts to charities set up by lawmakers have become a popular way to curry favor on Capitol Hill. But these “donations” need to be fully disclosed and strictly limited.
Editorial: Reforming Meat (08.09.2010 07:24)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack wants to create competition in the meatpacking industry. We want him to go further.
Op-Ed Contributor: Keeping Track of the Kids (08.09.2010 07:24)

It may seem innocuous to attach chips to our preschoolers’ clothes. But do we really want to raise a generation of kids that are accustomed to being tracked?
Op-Ed Columnist: Saudi Time (08.09.2010 07:21)

A Middle East peace plan from King Abdullah has been floating out there in the ether for years now. It’s time to bring it out of the air.
Op-Ed Columnist: Lincoln’s Forgotten Fort (08.09.2010 07:21)

Fort Stevens in Washington is an endangered battlefield. Coming to a historical site near you: Wal-Marts and Gen. Robert E. Lee slot machines.
Editorial: Forced Labor (08.09.2010 07:21)

The Justice Department has brought the largest human-trafficking case ever against a Los Angeles company. The accusations are disturbingly familiar.
Extreme Weather in a Warming World (08.09.2010 05:27)

Debates over the human element in recent weather calamities are a distraction from climate realities.
Experiments in Philosophy (08.09.2010 03:30)

How can scientific experiments possibly help us to answer the traditional questions of philosophy?
War and the City: The Gyre (07.09.2010 23:58)

The second of a five-part memoir chronicling an Iraq war veteran's passage from youth to soldier to civilian writer.
Yesbuttery (07.09.2010 19:00)

Portmanteau term denoting agreement tempered by a contrary view.
In Earthquakes, Poverty, Population and Motion Matter (07.09.2010 17:05)

Why the New Zealand earthquake, a tad stronger than the Haitian disaster, had a relatively minor impact.
Mercury is in Retrograde (07.09.2010 15:13)

This weekend, co-vocabularists have generously shared the excuses they have used, overheard or been offered.
Daily Lexeme: Marigenous (07.09.2010 09:00)

Produced in or by the sea.
Labor (Less) Day? (07.09.2010 02:24)

Is working less the only way to get more people working?
Mystery and Evidence (07.09.2010 01:12)

Is it realistic to expect religion to satisfy the demands of science?
Copy That: A Response (04.09.2010 00:41)

The author answers critics of her theory of "temes," a "third replicator" in the evolutionary process.
Wall Street's Still-Warped Incentives (03.09.2010 03:02)

An exchange with Senator Carl Levin about Goldman Sachs and the new financial reform law.
Rooms Worth Keeping (03.09.2010 03:01)

What draws museum visitors to carefully preserved period rooms?

columnist ..

Lincoln’s Forgotten Fort (07.09.2010 06:00)

Fort Stevens in Washington is an endangered battlefield. Coming to a historical site near you: Wal-Marts and Gen. Robert E. Lee slot machines.
Saudi Time (07.09.2010 06:00)

A Middle East peace plan from King Abdullah has been floating out there in the ether for years now. It’s time to bring it out of the air.
The Gospel of Wealth (06.09.2010 06:00)

The betrayal of the age of excess has made us hungry for a new code reconciling material and spiritual longings.
Rising to the Occasion (06.09.2010 06:00)

On Labor Day, President Obama finds his voice in outlining a $50 billion infrastructure campaign to rebuild America. Where’s this guy been?
Europe and Benign Neglect (06.09.2010 06:00)

President Obama the post-Atlanticist has European leaders shaking their heads.
Paranoid About Paranoia (05.09.2010 06:00)

Obsessing about extremists and conspiracy theories, on the right and on the left, is often a way for the elites to gloss over their own failures.
1938 in 2010 (05.09.2010 06:00)

The inadequacy of the Obama administration’s initial economic stimulus has landed it — and the nation — in a political trap.
America’s History of Fear (04.09.2010 06:00)

Hysteria about Islam is but a modern echo of past American worries about Catholics, Jews and others.
Freedom’s Just Another Word (04.09.2010 06:00)

President Obama’s bloodless speech on the “end” of the Iraq war showed how the whitewashing of our recent past is well under way.
The Poodle Speaks (04.09.2010 06:00)

Tony Blair on W., Dick and the mess they made in Iraq.
Superbroke, Superfrugal, Superpower? (04.09.2010 06:00)

America has gone from being the world’s superpower, with guns and butter for all, to being the frugal superpower. Get used to it.
Religious Outlier (03.09.2010 06:00)

According to a new Gallup poll, richer countries in general are less religious. But that doesn’t seem to be true of the United States.
The Ungreat Debate in Arizona (03.09.2010 06:00)

This week in Arizona, there was continued talk from the governor about nonexistent beheadings. And there were 16 seconds of silence.
Of Janitors and Kings (03.09.2010 06:00)

Janitors in a Los Angeles office that is part of the JPMorgan Chase empire lose their jobs but find their voices of protest.
The Real Story (02.09.2010 06:00)

Here’s hoping that President Obama goes big next week with new proposals for boosting the economy.

editorials

Keeping Track of the Kids (07.09.2010 06:00)

It may seem innocuous to attach chips to our preschoolers’ clothes. But do we really want to raise a generation of kids that are accustomed to being tracked?
Forced Labor (07.09.2010 06:00)

The Justice Department has brought the largest human-trafficking case ever against a Los Angeles company. The accusations are disturbingly familiar.
Reforming Meat (07.09.2010 06:00)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack wants to create competition in the meatpacking industry. We want him to go further.
Alms for the Rich and Powerful (07.09.2010 06:00)

Gifts to charities set up by lawmakers have become a popular way to curry favor on Capitol Hill. But these “donations” need to be fully disclosed and strictly limited.
Japan’s Leadership Merry-Go-Round (06.09.2010 06:00)

Japan could soon end up with yet another new prime minister. Revolving-door leaders with constantly shifting agendas are not in Japan’s interest or the world’s.
Maintain the Moratorium on Drilling (06.09.2010 06:00)

The recent fire on an oil production platform in the Gulf of Mexico is a good argument for maintaining the moratorium on deep-water drilling.
Who Should Provide Anesthesia Care? (06.09.2010 06:00)

The question of who is qualified to safely deliver anesthetics is important to patients and to health care reformers seeking to restrain costs.
Labor Day, Now and Then (05.09.2010 06:00)

What was once a “workingmen’s” holiday is now a respite for nearly everyone with a Monday job.
The Next Afghan Election (05.09.2010 06:00)

Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections will be a chance to show that the country is making progress. Unfortunately, there are still many reasons to worry.
Unsolved Coal Ash Problem (05.09.2010 06:00)

Coal ash is a national problem demanding a national response.
Follow the Money to the Capitol (05.09.2010 06:00)

What does it take to violate Washington’s porous rules about political fund-raising?
Border News (04.09.2010 06:00)

The border crackdown has been therapy for a nation spooked. But for solving the real problems of immigration, not so much.
Jobs and Politics (04.09.2010 06:00)

The latest jobs report was not as bad as economists had forecast. Unfortunately, exceeding low expectations and making progress are not the same thing.
In Search of a Bedbug Solution (04.09.2010 06:00)

Government and industry need to expedite the search for better solutions to bedbugs.
Endorsements for New York (03.09.2010 06:00)

Our choices for some of the major primary races in the state.

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first

Khan Yunis Journal: Finding a Steadier Path in Gaza (08.09.2010 09:39)

U.N. Says About 500 Were Raped in Congo (08.09.2010 08:40)

Concern Is Voiced Over Religious Intolerance (08.09.2010 07:46)

As Stadiums Vanish, Their Debt Lives On (08.09.2010 07:45)

At Fashion Week, It’s Where You Sit That Counts (08.09.2010 07:40)

Karzai Family Political Ties Shielded Bank in Afghanistan (08.09.2010 07:30)

Obama Against a Compromise on Extension of Bush Tax Cuts (08.09.2010 07:23)

Bedbugs Bad for Business? Depends on the Business (08.09.2010 07:23)

Economic Scene: The Bears and the State of Housing (08.09.2010 07:20)

Immigration Crackdown Steps Into the Kitchen (08.09.2010 07:10)

At Fashion Week, It’s Where You Sit That Counts (08.09.2010 09:50)

Khan Yunis Journal: Finding a Steadier Path in Gaza (08.09.2010 09:39)

New Call for Election Boycott in Egypt (08.09.2010 08:41)

U.N. Says About 500 Were Raped in Congo (08.09.2010 08:40)

Special Report: Art in Perspective: Linking the Past and the Present Through Art (08.09.2010 08:26)

Chinese Officials Call for Less Friction With U.S. (08.09.2010 08:25)

Nadal Tops Lopez to Stay Hot at U.S. Open (08.09.2010 08:03)

Britain Backs New E.U. Oversight Plan (08.09.2010 07:30)

Karzai Family Political Ties Shielded Bank in Afghanistan (08.09.2010 07:30)

British Police May Question Government Adviser (08.09.2010 01:59)

recent

S.E.C. Said to See Surge in Fraud Tip-Offs (08.09.2010 10:18)

Chimp Retirement, or Research? (08.09.2010 09:28)

Is Everything You've Been Taught About Study Habits Wrong? (08.09.2010 09:16)

Your Daily Cheering Up (08.09.2010 09:11)

Renewed European Worry Hurts Shares (08.09.2010 09:02)

Bank of Japan Vows to Step Up, if Necessary (08.09.2010 08:50)

Karzai Family Ties Shielded Afghan Bank (08.09.2010 08:45)

A New Center to Educate Traders in Singapore (08.09.2010 08:39)

Inquiry Into Paper for Bank Notes (08.09.2010 08:33)

Analyst Sees Securities Firms Slashing Jobs and Pay (08.09.2010 08:23)

Chinese Officials Call for Less Friction With U.S. (08.09.2010 08:21)

Two Cyclists Sent Home From Vuelta a España (08.09.2010 08:15)

Bristol-Myers Agrees to Acquire ZymoGenetics (08.09.2010 08:15)

Vodafone to Sell China Mobile Stake for $6.6 Billion (08.09.2010 08:11)

Kansas Athletic Director Retires Amid Scandal (08.09.2010 08:10)

Senator Lisa Murkowski | Seeking a Way Out of Defeat (08.09.2010 08:09)

S.E.C. to Study Rapid-Fire Stock Orders (08.09.2010 08:06)

The Ad Campaign | New Commercials in Florida (08.09.2010 08:06)

Another Cautionary Tale About Polls (08.09.2010 08:03)

Britain Backs New E.U. Oversight Plan (08.09.2010 08:01)

U.S./World

G.I. Deaths Are First for U.S. After Combat Mission’s End (08.09.2010 08:50)

Names of the Dead (08.09.2010 08:50)

Iraqi Treasures Return, but Questions Remain (08.09.2010 08:40)

Virginia B. Smith, Former Vassar President, Is Dead at 87 (08.09.2010 08:30)

FIFA Begins Tour of Sites in U.S. Bid (08.09.2010 08:01)

National Briefing | Midwest: Michigan: 2 Dozen Homes Burn (08.09.2010 08:01)

National Briefing | Southwest: Arizona: Green Party Wants Republican’s Recruits Off Ballot (08.09.2010 07:53)

National Briefing | Mid-Atlantic: Pennsylvania: Court Rules on Cellphone Tracking (08.09.2010 07:53)

Consumer Reports Is Rating Surgical Groups (08.09.2010 07:50)

For-Profit Colleges Step Up Lobbying Against New Rules (08.09.2010 07:50)

National Briefing | Midwest: Illinois: Tribe Seeks to Join Suit (08.09.2010 07:50)

Documents Fill in Gaps in Narrative on Oil Rig Blast (08.09.2010 07:50)

Dance: On White House Stage, Space Is Constrained; Imagination Is Not (08.09.2010 07:50)

Concern Is Voiced Over Religious Intolerance (08.09.2010 07:46)

Chicago’s ‘Mayor for Life’ Decides Not to Run (08.09.2010 07:46)

In Florida, Many Lay Plans to Counter a Pastor’s Message (08.09.2010 07:46)

As Stadiums Vanish, Their Debt Lives On (08.09.2010 07:45)

S.E.C. to Study Rapid-Fire Stock Orders (08.09.2010 07:40)

State Gains Would Give Redistricting Edge to G.O.P. (08.09.2010 07:30)

Obama Against a Compromise on Extension of Bush Tax Cuts (08.09.2010 07:23)

Bedbugs Bad for Business? Depends on the Business (08.09.2010 07:23)

Economic Scene: The Bears and the State of Housing (08.09.2010 07:20)

Immigration Crackdown Steps Into the Kitchen (08.09.2010 07:10)

Bristol-Myers Squibb to Buy ZymoGenetics (08.09.2010 00:52)

Another Kind of Medical Error (07.09.2010 23:19)

The Week Ahead in Health Industry News (07.09.2010 22:13)

The College Essay as an Early Memoir (07.09.2010 21:17)

Back-to-School Admissions Q. and A. (07.09.2010 20:02)

Climber Scales Tower in San Francisco (07.09.2010 14:23)

Updated Hurricane Warning for U.S. (03.09.2010 15:50)

WikiLeaks Chief Decries ‘Legal Circus’ (02.09.2010 18:09)

Khan Yunis Journal: Finding a Steadier Path in Gaza (08.09.2010 09:39)

World Briefing | Africa: Mozambique: Government Reverses Major Increase in Price of Bread (08.09.2010 08:55)