Wednesday, March 24, 2010
These are the actual "nuggets" that were studied in this blog post. The number of characters are in the last column.
| 1. | Google Alerts Gmail Users to Suspicious Logins: A new security warning will pop up to alert Gmail users when their accounts have been accessed from unusual locations, such as foreign countries. | 193 |
| 2. | Breakthrough Is Reported in U.S. Arms Pact With Russia: Russia and the U.S. have broken through a logjam and expect to sign a new treaty next month that would slash nuclear arsenals, officials from both nations said Wednesday. | 226 |
| 3. | A Photo Collage of New Wireless Gadgets: A selection of images from the 2010 C.T.I.A. wireless conference in Las Vegas. New announcements include eye-controlled earphones, solar-paneled backpacks and the new HTC EVO 4G smartphone for the Spring network. | 253 |
| 4. | More Earphones That Fit: Headphones from Sennheiser are designed for exercising; they actually may stay in your ears. | 117 |
| 5. | Report Shows Vital Role of Social Networks for the Disabled: For people living with chronic diseases or disabilities, social networks have become a source of information and a way to interact with others. | 204 |
| 6. | Facebook and Twitter Keep Calipari Ahead of the Game: Kentucky Coach John Calipari has 1,113,647 followers on Twitter, 138,325 fans on Facebook, and his application for the iPhone and iPod touch is a best seller. | 214 |
| 7. | Magazine Preview: The Tiger Woods' Bubble: The world of golf that Tiger Woods created — golf as a lucrative sport, golf as a pop culture — is deep in the rough. Can he get it back out? | 198 |
| 8. | U.S. Durable Goods Orders Rise, but Less Than Expected: The report, along with a bleak report on existing home sales this week, dimmed hopes for a quick housing market recovery. | 177 |
| 9. | Pope Accepts Irish Bishop's Resignation in Abuse Scandal: The resignation of the bishop, John Magee, added to the fallout of a scandal that has rocked the Catholic church in Ireland and throughout Europe. | 204 |
| 10. | Stance by China to Limit Google Is Risk by Beijing: China's intransigence on the flow of information could harm its links to the global economy and sully its image. | 164 |
| 11. | Success Beyond China Seems Unlikely for Its Online Giants: Post-Google, China's Internet market could increasingly resemble a lucrative, walled-off bazaar, experts say. | 168 |
| 12. | Success Beyond China Seems Unlikely for Its Online Giants: Post-Google, China's Internet market could increasingly resemble a lucrative, walled-off bazaar, experts say. | 168 |
| 13. | iPhone Remote Control Doesn't Quite Click: ThinkFlood attempts to turn the iPhone into a universal remote, but it is just too hard to set up. | 141 |
| 14. | E-Book Sellers Face a Battle to Win iPad Customers: Apple iPad owners will be able to buy electronic books from many places -- and Apple's iBookstore may not be the most appealing one. | 184 |
| 15. | Völklingen Journal: Path to Xenophobia Is Diverted by a Mosque's Open Doors: Furor over a German mosque's plan to build a minaret fizzled out after mosque leaders called for cooperation with the non-Muslim community. | 216 |
| 16. | Indian Students Wield Tests for College Spots: As India's middle class has steadily grown, so has the intensity of the competition for entrance into the country's universities. | 176 |
| 17. | New Orleans Journal: New Orleans 'Indians' Look to Copyrights for Protection: The Mardi Gras Indians, whose costumes are part of New Orleans folklore, want compensation when others profit. | 188 |
| 18. | In Manhattan, Driving Is Toughest on Wednesdays: A study of taxi trips is helping planners tackle gridlock in New York. | 119 |
| 19. | BWP Bats, a Boutique Bat Maker in Pennsylvania, Takes Its Swings: For BWP Bats, which makes 35,000 bats a year at its factory in Brookville, Pa., the challenge is getting the business to grow. | 192 |
| 20. | The Pour: New Wine Shops in New York Keep Patrons at Ease: Merchants who are passionate about wine are helping to extend and improve the wine culture. | 150 |
| 21. | Persian Jews Celebrate Passover With Traditional Foods From Iran: A family holds a dry run for the Passover Seder every Friday night, a common practice for Iranian Jews in Southern California. | 192 |
| 22. | Stance by China to Limit Google Is Risk by Beijing: China's intransigence on the open flow of information has the potential to weaken its connection to the global economy and sully its image. | 191 |
| 23. | Chicago Schools Chief, Now an Obama Aide, Had V.I.P. List for Top Choices: When Education Secretary Arne Duncan ran Chicago's schools, he had a list of those seeking to enter top locations. | 189 |
| 24. | California, in Financial Crisis, Opens Prison Doors: An overhaul of California's prison system is intended to release early some 167,000 criminals considered less threatening. | 175 |
| 25. | Israel Absorbs Twin Rebukes From Top Allies: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu found himself at odds with the White House and Britain over recent episodes that angered Israel's top allies. | 188 |
| 26. | Economic Scene: In Health Bill, Obama Attacks Wealth Inequality: The health care bill is the government's biggest attack on economic inequality since it began rising in the 1970s. | 179 |
| 27. | Roughing It and Rocking It at a Mexico Festival: Depending on the perspective, the first MtyMx festival was either a catastrophic failure or the essence of a do-it-yourself success. | 181 |
| 28. | Militants' Worst Foe May Be Somalians on Street: As Somalia's government gears up for a major offensive, the beleaguered population is beginning to turn against the Shabab, one of Africa's most fearsome Islamic groups. | 218 |
| 29. | Quality Sound From Cheap Earbuds: The $20 yurbuds make in-ear headphones out of earbuds improving the fit and the quality of sound. | 131 |
| 30. | What We're Reading: Girl Gamers and Wireless Wars: Tuesday's roundup of news from around the Web includes the emerging battle over 4G wireless service, Kim Kardashian on Twitter, how to manage gun-wielding robots and the color of money at Microsoft Bing. | 254 |
| 31. | U.N. Group Rejects Shark Protections: Delegates to a U. N. conference on endangered species rejected all but one of four proposals to protect sharks, handing another victory to Japan and China. | 193 |
| 32. | An Upside to Greece's Predicament?: Greece faces several years of austerity measures and social strife, but things may be so bad that a little reform could go a long way to stimulate growth. | 190 |
| 33. | Insurgent Faction Presents Afghan Peace Plan: An insurgent faction offered the first concrete proposal to end hostilities since President Hamid Karzai said he would make reconciliation a priority last year. | 206 |
| 34. | A Parent's Guide to the Pokéwalker: A new Pokemon pedometer for the Nintendo DS aims to get kids to move around in the physical world in order to score points in the online one. | 177 |
| 35. | Caesarean Births Are at an All Time High in U.S.: Nearly one in three children in the United States are born by Caesarean section. | 130 |
| 36. | Jury Shown Swastika Tattoo in Hate-Crime Trial: Jeffrey Conroy is charged with killing a man during a wave of assaults on Latinos on eastern Long Island. | 153 |
| 37. | U.S. and Mexico Set New Anti-Drug Strategy: A $331-million plan aims to strengthen law enforcement and rebuild communities, and was at the center of a visit by several senior Obama administration officials. | 206 |
| 38. | What the Health Care Overhaul Means for Americans Abroad: How the new health care legislation will affect Americans living abroad. | 130 |
| 39. | 'The Reality of Reform': Understanding the Health Care Law: Lesson Plan | Clarifying what the health care reform law means for Americans, and putting the law into historical and current context. | 194 |
| 40. | At White House, Biden's Expletive Caught on Open Mic: The vice president's effusiveness to President Obama was overheard at the ceremony for the signing of health care legislation. | 180 |
| 41. | Two New Travel Apps for the iPhone: NileGuide and Gliider: Two popular sites for travel information have devised versions for Apple's iPhone that let you access detailed recommendations while on the go. | 202 |
| 42. | White House Takes First Steps to Replace Fannie and Freddie: The first step includes seeking comment on the appropriate role of the government in housing policy and housing finance. | 181 |
| 43. | Doctor Visits Lead to Legal Help With Day-to-Day Problems: Doctors are working with lawyers to get patients legal help with solving nonmedical problems like diet and living conditions that affect their health. | 209 |
| 44. | Yahoo Offers New iPhone Search Applications: Yahoo announced two new mobile search applications for the Apple iPhone, including one that allows users to draw a boundary on a map to bring up localized content. | 208 |
| 45. | Britain to Expel Israeli Diplomat Over Dubai Case: The British decision was seen as a rebuke of Israel for the suspected use of a dozen fake British passports in the assassination of a Hamas official in Dubai this year. | 219 |
| 46. | Obama Signs Landmark Health Care Bill: The health care overhaul — the most sweeping social legislation enacted in decades — became law on Tuesday. | 160 |
| 47. | In Newark, Arrests Are Made in 1978 Killings: Almost 32 years after five teenage boys vanished, two men were charged with murder and arson. | 139 |
| 48. | After Obama Signs the Bill, What Next?: The provisions of the health care bill that will go into effect right now. | 114 |
| 49. | Christian Science Church Seeks Truce With Doctors: The church is trying to redefine its methods as an alternative way of tending to the sick. | 141 |
| 50. | India's Woes Reflected in Bid to Restart Old Enron Plant: A former Enron plant is a monument to India's corruption, cronyism and weak economic policies, all impediments to the country's development. | 198 |
| 51. | Q&A: When Flash is on the Fritz: How to fix Flash so you don't get the annoying upgrade messages. | 97 |
| 52. | For Google, a Risky Ploy by Turning Its Back on China: Closing its search service in the mainland is a powerful rejection of censorship, but it means that Google must risk abandoning the world's largest Internet market. | 219 |
| 53. | For Google, a Risky Ploy by Turning Its Back on China: A little more than two months after threatening to leave the mainland because of censorship and intrusions from hackers, Google closed its Internet search service. | 218 |
| 54. | U.K. to Expel Israeli Diplomat Over Dubai Case: A British official says the government will expel an Israeli diplomat following the use of fake British passports in the suspected Mossad assassination of a Hamas operative. | 221 |
| 55. | Nintendo to Make 3D Version of Its DS Handheld Game: Unlike other 3D film and TV technologies, the new machine will not require users to wear special glasses . | 159 |
| 56. | E.U. Court Gives Brand Owners Right to Challenge Google: The European Union's highest court ruled that brand owners may have the right to block Google from selling their trademarks as keywords that generate ads on Google's search engine. | 237 |
| 57. | Drivers Pursue Excitement of Racing Onto the Ice: Auto racing enthusiasts don't have to put their hobby in idle just because it's winter. They can head for frozen ponds and lakes. | 179 |
| 58. | American Held in North Korea Is a Teacher: Aijalon Mahli Gomes, facing trial for entering the country illegally, taught English at a South Korean school. | 153 |
| 59. | Opera Mini Browser, Coming To An iPhone Near You: Opera Software on Tuesday announced the Opera browser for the iPhone. | 119 |
| 60. | Big Player in Atlantic City, Undercover but at Home: In his memoir Josh Axelrad describes how for five years he was part of a gambling team he calls Mossad. | 156 |
| 61. | U.S. Set to Expand Role in Protecting Air Travelers: New rules protecting fliers, including a requirement that passengers be allowed to leave planes stuck on the tarmac more than three hours, will take effect April 29. | 218 |
| 62. | Art Handling Olympics on the Lower East Side: The first-ever Art Handling Olympics were a chance for glory — well, at least some fun — for the people who lug art around. | 183 |
| 63. | TV Sports: Woods's Interviewers Had Limited Time but Missed Chances: Tiger Woods revealed little in interviews with ESPN and the Golf Channel, but he wasn't pressed for a lot, either. | 183 |
| 64. | Next Big Issue? Social Security Pops Up Again: With Medicare off the deficit-reduction table, Social Security stands as the likeliest source of large savings. | 158 |
| 65. | Apple Adds 2 Publishers to Its Store for E-Books: Perseus Books Group and Workman Publishing Company, both independent publishers, signed deals with Apple to sell electronic version of their books on the iPad. | 209 |
| 66. | Russia to Alter System of Penal Colonies: In the first major effort to upgrade a prison system that has changed little in 70 years, career criminals will be separated from the general population. | 195 |
| 67. | Casting Vote, and Now Trying to Sell It Back Home: Representative Allen Boyd of Florida changed his mind about the health bill. Will voters change their minds about him?. | 170 |
| 68. | Political Memo: G.O.P. Faces Drawbacks of United Stand on Health Bill: Polls suggest many Americans are opposed to the health bill, but Republicans face portrayals as the "party of no." | 185 |
| 69. | Rudno Journal: A Flock Grows Right at Home for a Priest in Ukraine: In western Ukraine, many Catholic priests are married, fruitful and multiplying — with the Vatican's blessing. | 185 |
| 70. | N.Y.U. Plans to Expand Its Campuses by 40 Percent: New York University's proposals, which include a new tower near Washington Square Park, have already been met with skepticism from neighbors and preservationists. | 213 |
| 71. | Election Looming, Tories Put Posh Foot in Mouth: An elitist statement by a Parliament member was a reminder of how hard it has been for Tories to shake off a past that a fair number of them still seem to embrace. | 212 |
| 72. | House Ethics Cop Uses Shame to Police Lawmakers: In the weird world of Capitol Hill, the first independent House of Representatives ethics cop may win by losing. | 161 |
| 73. | Architecture Review: Celebrating the Delicate Beauty of the Desert Landscape: Jean Nouvel's design for the National Museum of Qatar may be that French architect's most overtly poetic act of cultural synthesis yet. | 213 |
| 74. | A Project to Reclaim Ancient Babylon, After Years of Abuse: Scientists see water in the ground as the most urgent threat to the once-great city in what is now Iraq. | 164 |
| 75. | What We're Reading: iPad's Price, EBay Thieves and Palm's Decline: Today's reading list includes a cable company getting into the local blogs, discussions over who has more influence and more on the iPad. | 204 |
| 76. | U.S. Officials Meet Iraqi Premier After Recount Call: The Iraqi prime minister's endorsement of a recount in a parliamentary vote had incited fears of a political crisis. | 170 |
| 77. | Saltwater Aquariums Spur Debate on Sustainability: With 700,000 saltwater home aquariums in the U.S., the sustainability of coral reefs off the Florida Keys is being debated. | 174 |
| 78. | Microcosm of the Housing Crisis on an Arizona Street: Arizona is one of five states that, with money from Washington, hopes to help some people hold on to their homes. But who deserves to be bailed out is raising questions of fairness. | 235 |
| 79. | Interview: Sergey Brin on Google's China Gambit: A Google co-founder said the shift of its Chinese service to Hong Kong was not given a clear-cut stamp of approval by Beijing. | 175 |
| 80. | Texas Lawmaker Admits 'Baby Killer' Remark: Representative Randy Neugebauer said his outburst was directed at the health-care bill itself, not a colleague who agreed to vote for passage. | 186 |
| 81. | Evidence Suggests Obesity Prevention Should Start Very Early: Evidence points to pivotal events very early in life and even in the womb that can set children on path to obesity that is hard to alter by the time they're in kindergarten. | 235 |
| 82. | Quick Committee Vote Expected on Financial Overhaul: The Senate Banking Committee is expected to move quickly to advance an overhaul to the full Senate on a party-line vote. | 173 |
| 83. | A Network Storage Drive for Technophobes: A new network storage drive called myDitto offers simplified setup and ease of use for those who are new to home networking. | 166 |
| 84. | Google Will Redirect China Users to Uncensored Site: Google said it would close its China-based Web site and direct Chinese users to a Hong Kong-based uncensored version of its service, which may get blocked in mainland China. | 226 |
| 85. | Taxi Scam May Be Smaller Than First Thought: Days after announcing that tens of thousands of cabbies had cheated passengers, the chairman of the Taxi and Limousine Commission said that many of the incidents may have been simple mistakes. | 237 |
| 86. | Biogen Names Eric Rowinsky, a Third Icahn Supporter, to Board: The agreement heads off what would have been Mr. Icahn's third proxy contest in three years at Biogen. | 165 |
| 87. | Perseus Signs an EBooks Deal for the iPad: Apple has signed a deal with the largest distributor of independent publishers to sell electronic versions of it books on the new device, report Motoko Rich and Brad Stone on Media Decoder. | 232 |
| 88. | Google Will Redirect China Users to Uncensored Site: Google said it would close its China-based Web site and direct Chinese users to a Hong Kong-based uncensored version of its service, which may get blocked in mainland China. | 226 |
| 89. | A Charger That is Garlic to "Vampire Draw": AT&T will produce an energy saving charger that doesn't have a "vampire draw" of electricity when no phone is plugged into it. | 170 |
| 90. | Proposal for Bailout Tax on Banks Gains Support: President Obama's proposal for a direct tax on banks to pay for future bailouts is gaining momentum in Europe. | 159 |
| 91. | Sidebar: Sidebar: Trial in Same-Sex Marriage Case Is Challenged: Opponents of California's ban on same-sex marriage are questioning the legitimacy of a trial held in January. | 174 |
| 92. | Bring-Your-Own-Storage Networking: The iConnect Wireless Data Station lets you put all your USB thumb drives and external hard drives on your home network and access them remotely. | 180 |
| 93. | Your Life: The Shirt-Pocket Movie: The latest accessory for your plastic pocket protector: A new camcorder that easily records every aspect of your life. | 153 |
| 94. | Send Us Your Questions on the Health Care Overhaul: New York Times reporters and editors will be addressing questions today. | 124 |
| 95. | Clinton Defends U.S. Criticism of Israeli Plans: In a speech to a pro-Israeli group, the secretary of state said that America's support for Israel was "rock solid." | 164 |
| 96. | Obama Hails Vote on Health Care as Answering 'the Call of History': After an epic political battle, Congress gave final approval to an overhaul of the nation's health system that would provide medical coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans. | 253 |
| 97. | Senate Preparing to Take Up Reconciliation Bill: Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell promises to do "everything in our power" to oppose the legislation. | 157 |
| 98. | Legal and Political Fights Loom Over Health Care: The president plans to open a campaign to persuade skeptical Americans, while Republicans talk of repeal. | 155 |
| 99. | The Early Word: Health Care Landmark: The battle for public opinion on health care continues anew. | 98 |
| 100. | Q&A: What Happened to Outlook Express for Mac?: The days of Entourage are numbered, but Microsoft will include a version of Outlook written specifically for Mac OS X in the next version of its Mac Office software. | 213 |
| 101. | Rio Tinto Employees Say They Took Bribes in China: The admission by a senior executive and one other employee of the British-Australian mining giant is a stunning confession at the start of their trial in China. | 211 |
| 102. | Three Rio Tinto Employees Plead Guilty in China: Three of the four Rio Tinto executives on trial in Shanghai pleaded guilty on Monday to taking bribes, including the Australian national Stern Hu. | 195 |
| 103. | Pope's Letter Does Little to Assuage Irish Anger: By remaining silent on the issue of punishment for church figures, the pope's apology appeared insufficient to many in Ireland. | 177 |
| 104. | The iPad App Derby Gets Under Way: Though the iPad won't be out until April 3, lots of software developers are looking for the first-out advantage. | 147 |
| 105. | Finding in Foreclosure a Beginning, Not an End: In a counterintuitive solution, nonprofits in Boston are selling houses back to owners after foreclosure. | 153 |
| 106. | Doctor on 'Nurse Jackie' Will Post to Twitter in Real Time: The Dr. Cooper character on "Nurse Jackie" on Showtime will be shown posting on Twitter, and his comments will show up in a real account. | 197 |
| 107. | The iPad App Derby Gets Under Way: Though the iPad won't be out until April 3, lots of software developers are looking for the first-out advantage. | 147 |
| 108. | An Exotic Technology May Be a Big Leap for Cellphone Cameras: A film coating for image sensors could improve camera performance, especially in low light, its maker says. | 169 |
| 109. | Analysis: Midmajors Show They Deserve Better Deal: A raft of early upsets suggests the N.C.A.A. should do a better job of including teams from outside the power conferences. | 173 |
| 110. | Legal and Political Fights Loom for Democrats: President Obama plans to try to persuade the public on the health care bill, while Republicans talk of repeal. | 157 |
| 111. | At Rally, Call for Urgency on Immigration Reform: In Washington, tens of thousands of demonstrators called for legislation this year to give legal status to millions of illegal immigrants. | 188 |
| 112. | A Cold War Spy Craft, the Updated U-2 Dodges Retirement: With updates in the use of its powerful sensors, the U-2 spy plane has become the most sought-after spy craft in a very different war in Afghanistan. | 206 |
| 113. | Courting Google, City Fathers Turn to Silliness: Google has offered to build a high-speed broadband network — somewhere — for as many as 500,000 people, bringing out competitive spirit nationwide. | 210 |
| 114. | East: Cornell 87, Wisconsin 69: Cornell Routs Wisconsin in N.C.A.A. Tournament: Louis Dale scored 26 points and Ryan Wittman had 24 as the Big Red set up a meeting with top-seeded Kentucky. | 189 |
| 115. | States Look Beyond Borders to Collect Income Tax Owed: Improved techniques for identifying workers from beyond their borders have led states to increase tax enforcement. | 169 |
| 116. | Past Strife and Jeers, Another March in the Name of Change: For some Democrats, the road to a health care bill recalled the civil rights marches of the 1960s. | 158 |
| 117. | For Consumers, Some Clarity on Health Care Changes: The uninsured are the biggest beneficiaries of the bill, which would extend coverage for low-income Americans. | 162 |
| 118. | Link by Link: Advising Recovery Board on Offering Clear Data: The information-design theorist Edward Tufte is using his critical eye to improve the recovery.gov Web site. | 170 |
| 119. | The Media Equation: Location Is Being Redefined for the Digital Age: Location-based services like Foursquare and Gowalla were the talk of the South by Southwest Music and Media Conference in Austin, Tex. | 204 |
| 120. | Courting Google, City Fathers Turn to Silliness: Google has offered to build a high-speed broadband network — somewhere — for as many as 500,000 people, bringing out a competitive spirit nationwide. | 212 |
| 121. | News Analysis: Obama's Health Care Victory Carries a Cost: In the course of the debate, President Obama lost the promise of a "postpartisan" Washington in which rationality and discourse replaced partisan bickering. | 215 |
| 122. | In Health Reform, Boons for Hospitals and Drug Makers: With an overhaul, Congress would be giving the health care industry as many as 32 million more customers in the next few years. | 182 |
| 123. | Woods Conducts First Interviews Since Accident: Before his interviews with ESPN and the Golf Channel on Sunday, Tiger Woods had spoken publicly only once since the one-car accident triggered revelations of his infidelity. | 221 |
| 124. | Less Underground Vibe at South by Southwest: The 24th annual SXSW filled every available space in downtown Austin with musicians clamoring for attention. | 153 |
| 125. | Iraq's Premier Endorses a Recount of the Vote: Each of the leading political coalitions in the election has either alleged widespread fraud or called for a recount. | 164 |
| 126. | Thousands Call for Immigration Reform in Capital: Supporters traveled from around the country in hopes the rally would re-energize Congress to take up the volatile issue. | 170 |
| 127. | Rift in E.U. Widens Over Importance of Greek Aid: Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany said that Greece should solve its own problems, ahead of a summit meeting scheduled for Thursday. | 183 |
| 128. | Chinese Official's Threat to Reporter Ignites Press Debate: Journalists, academics and activists have condemned the actions of a provincial governor who threatened a reporter after she questioned him about a scandal. | 216 |
| 129. | Live Blogging the House Vote: The House convenes for a historic vote on health care legislation. | 96 |
| 130. | Luxury Goods Makers Complain About Ads for Counterfeit Items: A search for "Louis Vuitton" on Google's British Web site turns up an advertisement for discounted designer handbags — to the fury of the luxury brand's owners. | 229 |
| 131. | Design: Why @ Is Held in Such High Design Esteem: The Museum of Modern Art in New York has deemed the symbol to meet its standards on form, function, values, cultural impact and innovation. | 189 |
| 132. | About New York: Rough Justice on the Subway at 1:30 a.m.: A subway rider's $50 ticket for draping his legs over a second seat demonstrates the rough justice of mass transit. | 173 |
| 133. | A Satirical Site Skewers Chávez and Politics: A Venezuelan Web site is emerging as a runaway success in Latin America as it repeatedly takes on President Hugo Chávez and a host of other leaders. | 194 |
| 134. | Looking Ahead: Day 4: A look at some of the story lines and matchups for Sunday's second-round games in the men's N.C.A.A. tournament. | 134 |
| 135. | Aperitif + Beer + Cocktails = Tipsy: Intrepid New Yorkers drink their way though the alphabet. | 94 |
| 136. | In Iraq, Even a Vote Hints at Violence: To Iraqis, victory is total; the only other option is defeat. After a brutal history, elections, too, carry a threat of violence. | 169 |
| 137. | Iraqi President Demands Recount in Tight Election: Iraq's president called for a recount in parliamentary voting, which has turned into a race between the prime minister and a secular rival amid accusations of fraud. | 216 |
| 138. | Sides Dispute Strike Effect at British Airways: A strike by British Airways cabin crew members entered its second day, causing further travel disruptions but fewer than the airline had expected. | 194 |
| 139. | The Right to Counsel: A Woman Becomes a Test Case: Kimberly Hurell-Harring was told by a troubled defender to plead guilty to a felony that wasn't even a felony. | 161 |
| 140. | I.M.F. Warns Wealthiest Nations About Their Debt: An International Monetary Fund official said the world's advanced economies should rein in spending next year. | 160 |
| 141. | Democrats Predict Slim Margin in Health Vote Sunday: Democrats late Saturday night said the 216 votes needed to pass the bill were nearly within reach, but that the margin of victory would likely be razor thin. | 210 |
| 142. | With Breakdown of Order in Russia's Dagestan Region, Fear Stalks Police: Fifty-eight police officers were killed last year in Dagestan by a combination of Islamist militants, alienated youth, and ordinary criminals. | 215 |
| 143. | The Medium: Beep!: The signature sound of our digital age. | 58 |
| 144. | Reading and the Web: Texts Without Context: How the Internet and mash-up culture change everything we know about reading. | 121 |
| 145. | Corner Office: Guy Kawasaki: I Want 5 Sentences, Not 'War and Peace': Guy Kawasaki, co-founder of the Alltop news aggregation site, says business schools need to teach students how to communicate more concisely. | 211 |
| 146. | Digital Domain: Paperless Post Joins Rivals to Evite: Evite became dominant in online invitations by being free to users. Paperless Post, a new rival, is going the pay route. | 174 |
| 147. | Dose of Venom for Candidates Turns Ads Viral: A new chapter of campaign attacks is unfolding in California, in which sophisticated, low-cost technology is being used to create nasty ads and videos. | 197 |
| 148. | Midwest: Northern Iowa 69, Kansas 67: Northern Iowa Upsets Overall No. 1 Seed Kansas: Ali Farokhmanesh's 20-footer stretched a 1-point lead to 4, and the Panthers held on for a surprise upset. | 192 |
| 149. | A Down-to-Earth Poet Laureate in Brooklyn: As Brooklyn's new poet laureate, Tina Chang wants to "demystify the role of the poet." | 129 |
| 150. | The Long Road Back: For President Obama, the health care bill's passage would be an extraordinary triumph. Its defeat could weaken him for the rest of his days in office. | 170 |
| 151. | Does Icahn Still Make Them Tremble?: Carl C. Icahn likes to be called an activist investor, not a raider. But his latest hostile bid for a company came just last week. | 167 |
| 152. | Lazio Endorsed by Conservative Party's Leaders: Rick A. Lazio won support for New York governor a day after Steve Levy, the Suffolk County executive, challenged him for the Republican nomination. | 195 |
| 153. | Conservatives Back Lazio for Governor: Leaders of the state Conservative Party are giving their critical backing to Republican Rick Lazio for governor. | 151 |
| 154. | $1 Million Question: Will Math Expert Accept Prize?: The mathematician, a recluse, won $1 million for solving one of the most intractable problems in his field, but he did not show up to accept a previous award. | 211 |
| 155. | U.S. Turns a Blind Eye to Opium in Afghan Town: The effort to win over Afghans on former Taliban turf has put American commanders in the rare position of arguing against opium eradication, pitting them against some Afghan officials. | 232 |
| 156. | Obama Forcefully Makes Case at Capitol: Mr. Obama, in an extraordinary session with the Democratic caucus just a day before the climactic vote, is making a forceful case for the legislation both on policy and political grounds. | 227 |
| 157. | South: St. Mary's 75, Villanova 68: St. Mary's Knocks Out Villanova: One defining bank shot by the Gaels pushed the second-seeded Wildcats out of the tournament. | 161 |
| 158. | California Tribe Hopes to Woo Salmon Home: A trek by the Winnemem Wintu tribe centers on an apology to the Chinook salmon for allowing the Shasta Dam to be built in Northern California in the 1940s. | 198 |
| 159. | Analysis: Revisiting Stereotypes in Wake of Griner Incident: A debate about aggression in women's sports takes place against the backdrop of violence in athletics overall. | 171 |
| 160. | Former Secretary Udall Dies at 90: Stewart Udall sowed the seeds of the modern environmental movement as secretary of the interior during the 1960s. | 148 |
| 161. | Rethinking Sex Offender Laws for Youths Showing Off Online: In most states, teenagers who send or receive sexually explicit photographs by cellphone or computer, known as "sexting," have risked felony child pornography charges. | 227 |
| 162. | Democrats Edge Closer to 216 Votes: Three House Democrats who had been wavering announce their support for major health care legislation. | 137 |
| 163. | Obama Joins the Arm-Twisting: The White House brings the full-court press to Capitol Hill. | 90 |
| 164. | Sports of The Times: Taking the Train to a Game, a Soccer Game at Red Bull Arena!: Santos F.C. of Brazil is scheduled to play the Red Bulls in an exhibition at the new Red Bull Arena, a real soccer stadium just west of New York with proper contours and sight lines. | 265 |
| 165. | With Ohio State's Turner, Surprises Keep Panning Out: Evan Turner has blossomed from a cautious, wiry freshman to the Buckeyes' most important player. | 150 |
| 166. | Live Updates From the N.C.A.A. Tournament, Second Round: Live updates and analysis from the N.C.A.A. tournament. | 112 |
| 167. | Arrest in Racial Case at N.J. Wal-Mart: Washington Township police said that a 16-year-old boy had been arrested for using the public-address system at a Wal-Mart to order all blacks to leave the store. | 202 |
| 168. | Complaint Box | Car Decals: Maybe more people should shun car decals that tell of vacation destinations, or children's sports teams, and a host of other things. | 160 |
| 169. | Officer Shoots Bronx Man Wielding Knives, Police Say: A man who was threatening his neighbors in a Bronx housing complex was shot after advancing on officers, the authorities said. | 180 |
| 170. | Maneuvering and Public Opinion: Politicians turn to the rule book to win the health care battle. Do voters care? | 112 |
| 171. | Rethinking Sex Offender Laws for Youths Showing Off Online: In most states, teenagers who send or receive sexually explicit photographs by cellphone or computer, known as "sexting," have risked felony child pornography charges. | 227 |
| 172. | Chinese Academics' Paper on Cyberwar Sets Off Alarms in U.S.: A paper imagining a cyberattack and a power failure in the U.S. has highlighted an atmosphere charged with hostility between the U.S. and China over cybersecurity. | 226 |
| 173. | March Poli-Book Best Sellers: The latest installment of our most popular political books. | 89 |
| 174. | News Analysis: Clash Over Building Subsides, as Each Side Claims Success: After 10 days of public quarreling over Jewish building in East Jerusalem, the U.S. and Israel move to ensure they aren't surprised again. | 213 |
| 175. | Democrats Face a Final Scramble for Health Votes: At an abortion fight played out behind the scenes, the House Rules Committee, above, met to set the terms of debate, which is set to begin Sunday. | 196 |
| 176. | Saturday Word: Health Care (and Finance): While Republicans are preparing for a vicious floor fight Sunday, President Obama focused his weekly national address on the financial regulatory reform the Senate Banking Committee will take up on Monday. | 247 |
| 177. | Stupak Postpones News Conference: The House's leading abortion opponent postpones a news conference on Saturday, a sign that negotiations are still under way. | 158 |
| 178. | Would You Pay $20 for Access to a Breast Cancer Cure?: A Canadian organization has started a biotech cooperative, funded by sales of $20 shares, to develop personalized therapies for breast cancer. | 197 |
| 179. | Big City: At Stuyvesant, Parent-Teacher-Interpreter Night: Stuyvesant High School's Asian population has soared to 70 percent, inspiring a volunteer interpreter program to help parents who don't speak English. | 209 |
| 180. | British Airways Cancels Flights as Strike Begins: British Airways canceled 1,100 flights on Saturday as some cabin crews started a three-day strike in protest over working conditions and pay. | 191 |
| 181. | Arrest Made in Racial Case at N.J. Wal-Mart: Police said they had made an arrest in the case of a racial comment being made over the public-address system at a Wal-Mart store in southern New Jersey. | 198 |
| 182. | British Airways Cancels Flights as Strike Begins: The airline was scrambling Saturday to deal with the start of a three-day strike by its cabin crew that has thrown the plans of thousands of travelers into chaos. | 212 |
| 183. | Obama Calls on Congress to Pass Finance Reform: In his weekly radio and Internet address, President Obama said that Congress needed to enact reforms to protect consumers, keep banks strong and safeguard the U.S. economy. | 220 |
| 184. | Pope Offers Apology, Not Penalty, for Sex Abuse Scandal: Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday apologized personally to victims and their families in a letter to Irish Catholics, but did not refer directly to immediate disciplinary action. | 231 |
| 185. | Hiking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal Before Roads Take Over: The Annapurna Circuit is one of the world's great treks. But a road is coming in, and vehicles' dust may cloud the experience. | 188 |
| 186. | White House Memo: For Obama, Health Care Pushes Other Issues to the Margins: For several weeks the issue of health care has overshadowed every other issue, foreign and domestic, faced by President Obama. | 203 |
| 187. | Cars and the City, Imperfect Together: An exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York explores the city's role in the history of the automobile and the car's role in shaping the city. | 188 |
| 188. | Business Briefing | Technology: Palm Stock Falls After a Disappointing Forecast: Shares of Palm Inc. fell the most in more than two years in Nasdaq trading after it forecast sales this quarter that were less than half of analysts' estimates. | 241 |
| 189. | In Bid to Sway Sales, Cameras Track Shoppers: Retailers say they are using video cameras to watch customers as a way to make shopping in stores more enjoyable, but privacy advocates are skeptical. | 196 |
| 190. | In Bid to Sway Sales, Cameras Track Shoppers: Retailers are using video cameras to watch customers as a way, they say, to make shopping in their stores more enjoyable, but privacy advocates are skeptical. | 204 |
| 191. | Baylor's Brittney Griner Draws Double Takes and Triple Teams: Brittney Griner, a 6-foot-8 freshman at Baylor, was drawing national notice long before she landed a punch on March 3 that broke an opponent's nose. | 210 |
| 192. | Midwest: Michigan State 70, New Mexico State 67: Michigan State Fends Off New Mexico State: The fifth-seeded Spartans almost squandered a 16-point lead against the 12th-seeded New Mexico State Aggies. | 200 |
| 193. | U.S. to Ensure Spot Tests of Organic Foods: An auditor exposed major gaps in federal oversight of the organic food industry, pointing to numerous shortcomings of the National Organic Program. | 191 |
| 194. | Acorn on Brink of Bankruptcy, Two Leaders Say: The community organizing group has been battered politically from the right and suffering from mismanagement and a loss of money. | 176 |
| 195. | More Saudi Oil Goes to China Than to U.S.: While exports to the United States might rebound this year, in the long run the decline in western demand and the growing importance of China represent a fundamental shift for the oil market. | 234 |
| 196. | Few MoMA Visitors Seem Upset by Abramovic Show: Visitors to the new Marina Abramovic retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, a survey of an often arduous strain of performance art, seem more intrigued than repulsed. | 218 |
| 197. | Your Money: Have Extra Cash to Cut Mortgage? Nice, but Wait: If you've locked in a rock-bottom rate, does it still make sense to make extra payments to reduce your mortgage? It depends. | 185 |
| 198. | Live Updates From the N.C.A.A. Tournament: Day 2, Part II: Will the second night of the N.C.A.A. tournament produce the kind of thrilling finishes that the first night did? | 172 |
| 199. | Threat of Red River Flooding Subsides at Fargo: After packing more than a million sandbags and building miles of temporary dikes to hold back the surging Red River, Fargo got lucky on Friday with sudden drop in temperature. | 223 |
| 200. | Mattel and Facebook Team to Recommend Toys: Mattel mashes a toy catalog into the social network to get a whole new way to sell more toys. | 137 |
| 201. | Haiti Quake Worsens Plight of Mentally Ill: Haiti's earthquake has exposed the inadequacies of its mental health services just as they are most needed. | 151 |
| 202. | Television: Ted Danson of 'Damages': Humble Egotist: On "Damages" and "Bored to Death," Ted Danson specializes in vain personalities. It's acting. | 146 |
| 203. | Federal Judge Orders More Talks on 9/11 Deal: The federal judge rejected a settlement between the city and workers at ground zero, saying the deal did not provide enough compensation to plaintiffs. | 197 |
| 204. | Number of People Living on New York Streets Soars: Officials blame the 34 percent increase in the number of homeless in New York City to the recession and promise new efforts to deal with the problem. | 200 |
| 205. | Federal Judge Orders More Talks on 9/11 Deal: A federal judge delayed a settlement for ground zero workers, saying the process must be transparent and lawyers' fees should not be drawn from the funds. | 200 |
| 206. | South: Purdue 72, Siena 64: Purdue Silences the Doubters and Beats Siena: No. 4 Purdue, considered a national-title contender before Robbie Hummel's injury, displayed enough second-half feistiness to beat No. 13 Siena. | 218 |
| 207. | One on One: Christopher Poole, Founder of 4chan: An interview with Christopher "Moot" Poole, founder of 4Chan, the racy message board. | 134 |
| 208. | Court Rules Against Anna Nicole Smith's Estate: A federal appeals court says Anna Nicole Smith's estate will receive none of the more than $300 million that she claimed her late billionaire husband had promised her. | 215 |
| 209. | Killer of Malcolm X Granted Parole: After 16 failed attempts, Thomas Hagan, the man who admitted shooting Malcolm X as he lay bleeding, has been given his freedom by the state. | 176 |
| 210. | East: Cornell 78, Temple 65: Cornell Rolls to Upset Temple: Playing with confidence offensively, No. 12 Cornell turned its first-round N.C.A.A. tournament game with No. 5 Temple on its head with efficient, fast-moving play. | 223 |
| 211. | Adviser to Americans Jailed in Haiti Is Arrested: Dominican officials said that they arrested Jorge Torres Puello, who faces charges in the U.S. and El Salvador. | 161 |
| 212. | Steve Levy, Long Island Democrat, to Run as a Republican for New York Governor: Steve Levy, who has a reputation as a fiscal conservative, declared himself the only candidate with the independence to take on interest groups. | 224 |
| 213. | Former MySQL Chief Lands at Eucalyptus: Marten Mickos has opted to run another high-flier in the open-source software world. | 124 |
| 214. | Clean Your Closet for a Free iPad: Want a new iPad? There's a way to get one for free. | 86 |
| 215. | Key Democrats Still in Play as Health Vote Approaches: Democratic leaders and White House officials were feverishly continuing to line up the votes they will need as they entered the final 48-hour countdown on their yearlong health care overhaul effort. | 253 |
| 216. | Live Updates From the N.C.A.A. Tournament: Day 2: Looking ahead at the second day of the N.C.A.A. tournament. | 109 |
| 217. | Siemens to Cut 4,200 Jobs From Information Technology Unit: Siemens said it wanted to have the conditions in place for its information technology unit to be a standalone operating business by the start of the next fiscal year on Oct. 1. | 236 |
| 218. | Strategy Tests Lower Price on New CDs: The company will test whether lower prices — $10 or less — will attract consumers who have cut back on buying CDs. | 167 |
| 219. | Boccieri to Vote Yes: An Ohio representative who voted against the House health bill in November said Friday he will vote for the legislation this weekend. | 155 |
| 220. | Union and British Airways Break Off Talks: The strike of the airline's cabin crew is set to begin on Saturday. | 110 |
| 221. | Book Review Preview: The Making of the President, Then and Now: The great campaign books of the past are about more than the back-room drama that dominates recent releases. | 172 |
| 222. | East: Kentucky 100, East Tennessee State 71: Kentucky Slams Its Way Into Second Round: The Wildcats showed why anything less than an eighth national championship would be a disappointment. | 188 |
| 223. | Arrests of Taliban Leaders Ended Talks, Ex-Envoy Says: Kai Eide, the former top U.N. official in Afghanistan, said that the arrests by Pakistan have complicated peace negotiations. | 180 |
| 224. | Tip of the Week: Cleaning Win7: How to regularly clean Windows 7. | 65 |
| 225. | Clinton Calls Israel's Moves to Cool Row 'Useful': At an international meeting on Friday, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the U.S. was focused on indirect talks between the Israelis and Palestinians. | 214 |
| 226. | Diplomats Urge Restart of Mideast Talks: Top international diplomats on Friday called on Israel and the Palestinians to return to peace negotiations with a goal of creating a Palestinian state within 24 months. | 210 |
| 227. | Arrests Halt U.N. Talks With Taliban: Pakistan's recent arrests of top Taliban leaders have halted secret talks with the insurgency, the United Nation's former envoy to Afghanistan said. | 186 |
| 228. | Plan Approved for Public Hospitals in Miami to Tackle Deficit: After warning that it would run out of money within weeks, Miami's public hospital group has cobbled together a stabilization plan. | 194 |
| 229. | Midwest: Ohio 97, Georgetown 83: Big East Is a Bust on a Day of Buzzer Magic: Georgetown trailed by as many as 19 in the second half and looked overmatched against a much less talented Ohio team. | 195 |
| 230. | Despite Gains, Albany Charter School Faces Closure: As New York State moves to shut down an Albany charter school, it is apparent that holding schools themselves accountable is not always so easy, or bloodless, as numbers on a page. | 232 |
| 231. | 'Event Horizon': Antony Gormley's Skyline Interlopers: For Antony Gormley's first public art project in New York, 31 naked sculptures of the artist will be perched on rooftops around the city. | 192 |
| 232. | Federal Tobacco Rule Is Set to Go Into Effect in June: Officials said they would implement a measure banning the sale and marketing of tobacco products to teenagers 15 years after its proposal. | 194 |
| 233. | Barnes & Noble Chooses Chief From Web Unit: The appointment of William Lynch, president of the Web division, to succeed Stephen Riggio was seen as a move toward a digital future. | 178 |
| 234. | Advertising: Madison Avenue Finds Old and New Media Can Coexist: Marketers are using Web video along with — rather than in place of — television. | 159 |
| 235. | F.B.I. Faces New Setback in Computer Overhaul: Officials drew Congressional rebuke when they decided to delay work on a decade-long project to develop a modernized information system to combat crime and terrorism. | 213 |
| 236. | Iran's Opposition Seeks More Help in Cyberwar: Iranian democracy advocates welcome a U.S. decision to lift sanctions on some online services, but they say they need more help in overcoming government roadblocks to information. | 226 |
| 237. | For India's Newly Rich Farmers, Limos Won't Do: Land acquisition for expanding cities and industry has created pockets of instant wealth, creating a new economic caste in India: nouveau riche farmers. | 200 |
| 238. | F.B.I. Faces New Setback in Computer Overhaul: Officials drew Congressional rebuke when they decided to delay work on a decade-long project to develop a modernized information system to combat crime and terrorism. | 213 |
| 239. | School Suspensions Lead to Legal Challenge: Racial and constitutional questions are raised in the suspension of students after a fight at their high school. | 156 |
| 240. | Political Memo: In Health Vote, Democrats Weigh Success vs. Survival: As momentum builds to a vote on the health care legislation, leaders are deciding which politically endangered Democrats can vote against the party. | 218 |
| 241. | From Bitter Campaign to Strong Alliance: President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have surprised nearly everyone by forging a credible partnership. | 168 |
| 242. | Bloomberg Is Ending Gifts Through Carnegie Corp.: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's decision to end giving through the Carnegie Corporation set off worries among New York's arts and social services groups. | 200 |
| 243. | Germany Now Says I.M.F. Should Rescue Greece: Berlin's switch and doubts about promised budget cuts from Athens make it more likely that the I.M.F. will be tapped to prop up Greece's economy. | 191 |
| 244. | Live Updates From the N.C.A.A. Tournament, Part II: Live updates from the first round of the N.C.A.A. tournament. | 113 |
| 245. | Mark Sanford Agrees to Pay $74,000 to Settle Ethics Charges: The South Carolina governor agreed to pay $74,000 to settle charges that his travel and campaign spending violated state ethics laws, but he continued to deny wrongdoing. | 231 |
| 246. | A Peek at an Interactive Magazine for the Apple iPad: An all-digital, luxury lifestyle magazine called VIVmag offers a glimpse of how magazine publishers could take advantage of iPad's large, interactive color display. | 218 |
| 247. | What We're Reading: Hacked Cars and E-Books for the Mac: Thursday's roundup of tech gems includes a hacker who disabled 20 cars in Texas, Apple's upcoming social networking service and a start-up that helps people find non-profits. | 231 |
| 248. | Psychiatrist Says Church Was Warned About Priest: A psychiatrist says that the German archdiocese led by the future Pope Benedict XVI ignored his warnings in the early 1980s about a priest accused of sexually abusing boys. | 222 |
| 249. | Polanski Lawyers Cite New Allegations of Judicial Misconduct: Roman Polanski's lawyers ask again for case against to be ended, citing fresh allegations of judicial misconduct. | 175 |
| 250. | West: Murray State 66, Vanderbilt 65: Murray State 3-Pointer Beats Vanderbilt at the Buzzer: Danero Thomas's fadeaway 15-footer at the buzzer lifted the 13th-seeded Racers to a victory in a first-round game in the West Region. | 226 |
| 251. | March Madness on the Apple iPhone: CBS offers a $10 iPhone application that allows users to watch the N.C.A.A. basketball games on the go. | 138 |
| 252. | Citing E-Mail, Viacom Says YouTube Ignored Copyrights: The charge was one of many made by Viacom in filings in its copyright lawsuit against YouTube and Google. | 160 |
| 253. | Raids Aim to Find Killers of 3 in Mexico: Agents cracked down on a gang in El Paso, Tex., to determine whether it was behind the deaths of three people tied to the American consulate in Ciudad Juarez. | 200 |
| 254. | Sanford to Pay $74K in Ethics Fines: Gov. Mark Sanford has agreed to pay $74,000 in fines to resolve charges that he violated state ethics laws. | 144 |
| 255. | Obama Delays Trip as Report Aids Final Push on Health Care: Democrats unveiled the completed version of the health care legislation, saying that it would more than pay for itself over the next decade. | 200 |
| 256. | Palm's Loss Widened in Quarter: But the revenue for the quarter exceeded Palm's own gloomy forecast. | 100 |
| 257. | Russia's Nuclear Industry Seeks to Profit From Alternative Fuels: But the latest Russian effort to capitalize on the green reputation of nuclear power is drawing criticism as potentially dangerous. | 197 |
| 258. | Fine-Tuning Led to Health Bill's $940 Billion Price Tag: Building the health care legislation was not some wild shopping spree, but more like a trip to the local fruit stand with a set amount of money in hand and every item clearly marked. | 239 |
| 259. | Villanova 73, Robert Morris 70: Robert Morris Does Everything but Win: The Colonials came a whisker from becoming only the fifth No. 15 seed to beat a No. 2 when they pushed Villanova to overtime. | 196 |
| 260. | Fess Parker, 'Davy Crockett' and 'Daniel Boone' Star, Has Died: His television portrayal of Davy Crockett catapulted him to stardom and inspired one of America's greatest merchandising fads, in which hundreds of thousands of children wore coonskin caps. | 253 |
| 261. | The Future of Memory: The technology blog, Gizmodo, has a good series on memory and technology. | 95 |
| 262. | 'Davy Crockett' Star Fess Parker Dies at 85: Mr. Parker, the actor best known for playing American folk hero Davy Crockett, has died at the age of 85, the Los Angeles Times reported. | 182 |
| 263. | Q&A: Dumping a Facebook Friend: There is an art to dumping a Facebook friend. Here's how. | 89 |
| 264. | Is Apple Throwing Hat into the Location Ring?: A patent application suggests Apple is preparing a new location-based social networking application. | 147 |
| 265. | Citing E-Mail, Viacom Says YouTube Ignored Copyrights: The charge was one of many made by Viacom in newly released filings in its $1 billion copyright lawsuit against YouTube and Google. | 186 |
| 266. | Prosecutors Describe 'Hunt' for Hispanic Victim: Opening statements were heard in the trial of the young man charged with killing an immigrant on Long Island. | 158 |
| 267. | Greenspan Concedes That the Fed Failed to Gauge the Bubble: But in his most detailed examination of the causes of the financial crisis, the former Fed chairman says the policy of low interest rates was not to blame. | 215 |
| 268. | Jerome B. York, Former Auto Executive, Dies at 71: Mr. York warned General Motors of a looming financial disaster and aided the billionaire investor, Kirk Kerkorian, in efforts to drive up the price of Chrysler stock. | 217 |
| 269. | Woman Known as JihadJane Pleads Not Guilty: Colleen R. LaRose, 46, known by her Internet name Jihad Jane, is accused of being a terrorist sympathizer. | 150 |
| 270. | U.N. Rejects Export Ban on Atlantic Bluefin Tuna: Delegates at a conference on endangered species in Doha, Qatar, rejected the U.S.-backed measures. | 148 |
| 271. | Facebook Fan Pages Need Security Upgrade, Says Victim: Graham Cluley, a British security researcher, suggests some new security procedures for Facebook after he was the subject of a fake fan page on the site. | 208 |
| 272. | Spring Brings Funding for Formspring.me: Formspring.me, a fast-growing, user-driven question-and-answer service, has raised $2.5 million in funding and is preparing to move from Indianapolis to San Francisco. | 208 |
| 273. | Filings in Viacom's Suit Against Google Are Released: Thousands of pages of court filings that are part of Viacom's copyright infringement suit against Google, YouTube's owner, were unsealed on Thursday. | 203 |
| 274. | Monitoring Your Parents' Falls: Philips has introduced a new product that detects when an elderly person falls, and automatically summons help. | 143 |
| 275. | German Archbishop Feels 'Deep Shame' Over Abuse: The leader of the Catholic Church in Bavaria discussed the molestation cases that have shaken Pope Benedict XVI's home region. | 175 |
| 276. | Live Updates From the Men's N.C.A.A. Tournament: Live updates from Day 1 of the men's N.C.A.A. basketball tournament. | 117 |
| 277. | Census Analysis: Households With Extended Families Are on the Rise: Delayed marriage, immigration and the recession have forced more people to double-up under one roof. | 168 |
| 278. | Obama Calls Jobs Bill a First Step: President Obama signed a jobs bill into law on Thursday, but declared that the measure "is by no means enough." | 147 |
| 279. | Amazon May Impede Access to Some Publishers' Books: As Apple builds its electronic bookstore, Amazon is trying to use its clout to hold on to its early lead in the market. | 172 |
| 280. | An Easy Way From PC to TV: The Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ provides an easy and reliable way to stream video and music from your PC to your HDTV. | 144 |
| 281. | Gaza Rocket Attack Into Israel Kills a Thai Worker: A foreign agricultural worker was the first fatality from Gaza rocket fire since Israel's 2009 military offensive. | 166 |
| 282. | RandomDorm: Chatroulette for the College Set: A start-up offers random video chats similar to Chatroulette, but limits the pool to college students. | 148 |
| 283. | U.S. Ambassador Calls China's Currency Stance 'a Real Concern': The American ambassador to China said negotiations in the coming weeks were possible. | 149 |
| 284. | Q&A: When GMail Overflows: You could pay $20 or follow these steps to get more space in Gmail. | 94 |
| 285. | In Russia, Clinton to Meet on Arms: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in Moscow on Thursday to meet Russian leaders and try to push negotiations across the finish line. | 184 |
| 286. | Man Killed in Gaza Rocket Attack: Israeli medics say a Palestinian rocket fired from Gaza killed a man inside Israel on Thursday, the same day as a visit to Gaza by Europe's top diplomat. | 187 |
| 287. | How Smart Could I Make My Dumb Manhattan Apartment?: Turning a one-bedroom apartment into a push-button kingdom in which the heat, the locks and the music can be controlled with a touch. | 186 |
| 288. | Amazon May Impede Access to Some Publishers' Books: As Apple builds its electronic bookstore, Amazon is trying to use its clout to hold on to its early lead in the market. | 172 |
| 289. | Barriers Found to College Degrees for Hispanics: Fewer Hispanic students earned degrees even at both competitive and less competitive colleges nationwide, the American Enterprise Institute found. | 195 |
| 290. | Animal Abuse as Clue to Additional Cruelties: Cruelty toward animals can often be a warning sign for other types of violence and neglect, so more states are keeping closer track. | 178 |
| 291. | HTC 'Disagrees Strongly' with Apple's Patent Claims: Responding to two Apple patent lawsuits, HTC says its touchscreen technology predates the iPhone. | 150 |
| 292. | Derrick Caracter Finds Measure of Success at UTEP: Derrick Caracter was a basketball prodigy in high school who never lived up to his promise. Now, at UTEP, he has found a measure of success. | 191 |
| 293. | Steve Levy Plans Switch to G.O.P., Stirring Governor's Race: Steve Levy, a popular Long Island Democrat, is planning to become a Republican and is said to be preparing a run for governor. | 187 |
| 294. | Annotate Text With a Stylus on Samsung's E-Book Reader: The E60, Samsung's new $299 e-book reader, will have Wi-Fi, but not a 3G cellular feature. | 146 |
| 295. | How Smart Could I Make My Dumb Manhattan Apartment?: Turning a one-bedroom apartment into a push-button kingdom in which the heat, the locks and the music can be controlled with a touch. | 186 |
| 296. | Guggenheim Exhibit Raises Bar on Museum Auctions: The museum collaborated with an auction Web site to mount a major show with the intention of selling its contents to the highest bidders. | 187 |
| 297. | Phone Smart: Apps That Are Just in Time for 'Play Ball': There are several iPhone apps that allow users to follow Major League baseball games in excruciating detail. | 165 |
| 298. | When Couples Fight on Facebook, Everyone Knows the Score: At 400 million members, Facebook might just replace restaurants as the go-to place for couples to cause a scene. | 170 |
| 299. | Programmers Are Indicted in Madoff Case: Two men were accused of developing the computer programs used in the fraudulent investment-advisory business. | 150 |
| 300. | Studios and Cable Unite in Support of Video on Demand: As DVD sales sink, an advertising campaign aims to push consumers to rent more movies through their cable boxes. | 167 |
| 301. | Time Seem Right to Spin Off PayPal: The online payment company PayPal would continue to grow if its parent, eBay, let it leave the nest. | 136 |
| 302. | Court Says Parents Can Block 'Sexting' Cases: A federal appeals court ruled that parents could block the prosecution of their children on child pornography charges for appearing in photographs found on classmates' cellphones. | 225 |
| 303. | China Drawing High-Tech Research From U.S.: As China develops a high-tech economy, American companies like Applied Materials are following factories there by building research labs in China. | 191 |
| 304. | After a Magazine Folds, the Beat Goes Online, Minus the Glitz: After Jane magazine folded, Brandon Holley, its editor in chief, took her work online. | 149 |
| 305. | Yale Law Library Adds Bobblehead Dolls to Its Collection: The Yale law library, which has one of the best collections of rare law books in the world, is now the official repository of Supreme Court justice bobblehead dolls. | 223 |
| 306. | China Drawing High-Tech Research From U.S.: Companies like Applied Materials are building research labs in China to capitalize on subsidies and cheap labor. | 156 |
| 307. | Judith Rothschild Foundation Promotes Art and Its Trustee: The trustee of the Judith Rothschild Foundation has carried out the group's mission of promoting artists. Another beneficiary has been the trustee himself. | 214 |
| 308. | What We're Reading: Girls Talk, Dodd Attacks and Geeks Drink: The impact of the SXSW conference: Twitter breathalyzers, sexism on Twitter and Foursquare's success? | 163 |
| 309. | Alex Chilton, Rock Musician, Dies: Mr. Chilton, whose work spanned an eclectic gamut from the soul songs of the Box Tops to the multiple incarnations of his pop band Big Star, has died. He was 59. The cause of death is believed to have been a heart attack. | 256 |
| 310. | A G.O.P. Deficit Hawk Returns, Much to His Party's Dismay: In the Senate, Alan K. Simpson treated serious issues with folksy phrases and sometimes stinging humor. He now brings that to the task of reducing the federal debt. | 223 |
| 311. | Change Comes to Myanmar, but Only on the Junta's Terms: Myanmar may be slowly moving away from years of authoritarianism and Soviet-style economic policies that have left most of its people in dire poverty. | 206 |
| 312. | U.S. Mulls Own Plan for Mideast Talks: The move would be a risky one for President Obama at a time that the coalition government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fragile and the Palestinians are deeply divided. | 217 |
| 313. | Tech Talk Podcast: Recycling a Hard Drive: The Tech Talk podcast covers recycling a hard drive and solving problems with Flash. | 127 |
| 314. | Drone Strike Kills Senior Qaeda Leader in Pakistan: A recent drone strike killed a commander who helped plan the killing of C.I.A. staff at an Afghanistan base. | 160 |
| 315. | Museums Special Section: The New Generation of Museum Curators: Far from the stereotype of fusty academics, curators in their 30s and 40s are bringing eclectic backgrounds and a fresh eye to Manhattan's museums. | 211 |
| 316. | Europe Grumbles as Germany Demands Fiscal Discipline: Some argue that the use of severe cuts in public spending to whittle down euro-zone deficits could send unemployment rates surging and bring down governments. | 212 |
| 317. | When Couples Fight on Facebook, Everyone Knows the Score: At 400 million members, Facebook might just replace restaurants as the go-to place for couples to cause a scene. | 170 |
| 318. | Steps to Take to Reduce the Anxiety of Paying Online: Making sure Web sites send your personal data in encrypted form is crucial to security. | 141 |
| 319. | SAP Bosses Say It's Now Pedal to the Metal: The German software company, ridiculed for missing deadlines in the past, says it has embraced speedy software development to get back on track. | 188 |
| 320. | New Finding Puts Origins Of Dogs in Middle East: A discovery strengthens the link between the first animal to enter human society and the subsequent invention of agriculture about 10,000 years ago. | 197 |
| 321. | First Fan's Bracket Is All Business, No Politics: President Obama's N.C.A.A. tournament selections were rooted in basketball knowledge, rather than trying to curry favor with key political states. | 196 |
| 322. | Crowdsourcing the N.C.A.A. Tournament: Yahoo has developed a crowdsourcing tool to predict bracket winners, especially surprise winners, in the N.C.A.A. men's basketball tournament. | 181 |
| 323. | Crowdsourcing the N.C.A.A. Tournament: The crowd-sourced brackets won't lose the pools, but they won't win them either. We explain how to win. | 142 |
| 324. | Museums Special Section: In Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, the History of the Americas: A new wing, opening this fall at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, will cover the entire Western Hemisphere. | 191 |
| 325. | Arts & Leisure Preview: Reading and the Web: Texts Without Context: How the Internet and mash-up culture change everything we know about reading. | 145 |
| 326. | State of the Art: Playing It Cool With a Jawbone in Your Ear: A new phone earpiece strives to be smaller and more stylish than its predecessors. Does it succeed?. | 163 |
| 327. | Nigerian President Dismisses Cabinet: DAKAR, Senegal — The acting president of Nigeria dissolved his cabinet in an assertion yet of his authority over a country where his rule has been challenged. | 203 |
| 328. | Episcopal Church Approves 2nd Openly Gay Bishop: A majority of bishops and dioceses have approved the election of the church's second openly gay bishop. | 152 |
| 329. | ABC and Amanpour Close to Deal for 'The Week': ABC and Christian Amanpour are close to a deal that would install her as host of 'The Week.' | 139 |
| 330. | Google and Partners Seek Foothold in the Living Room: A platform called Google TV will bring the Web into the living room through televisions and set-top boxes. | 160 |
| 331. | Fire at Royal Tombs Leads to Deadly Clash in Uganda: Riots erupted at a venerated shrine on Wednesday — a sign of continuing troubles between the Ugandan government and members of the Buganda traditional kingdom. | 219 |
| 332. | Google and Partners Seek Foothold in the Living Room: A platform called Google TV will bring the Web into the living room through televisions and set-top boxes. | 160 |
| 333. | Seton Hall Fires Gonzalez; Player Arrested: Seton Hall dismissed Coach Bobby Gonzalez, ending his tumultuous four-year tenure a day after an ignominious loss in the N.I.T. and the arrest of a player. | 199 |
| 334. | Struggling Governments Get Creative to Raise Income: Authorities in Europe and the U.S. are turning to "stealth taxes" to avoid drawing attention to the tightening fiscal noose. | 177 |
| 335. | Markets at Highs Not Seen Since 2008: The stock market continued its advance of the past month after the Fed said it would keep interest rates low to revive the economy. | 169 |
| 336. | N.J. Says Casino Magnate Has Mob Ties in China: Regulators said they had evidence that Stanley Ho was linked to organized crime in China. Rather than leave Macao, MGM plans to sell half its Atlantic City operation. | 215 |
| 337. | NYT: Tech Talk for 03/18/2010: Having trouble with Flash Player on your PC? J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado discuss what to do and advise on the best way to uninstall and reinstall the program. Bettina Edelstein recycles an old computer hard drive, turning it into an external backup device -- all it takes is a screwdriver and the right enclosure. Pedro reviews the wired and wireless Kidz Gear headphones for little ears and, for the older set, the ultraportable Fiio E5 headphone amp. J.D.'s roundup of the week's tech news includes the F.C.C.'s national broadband plan, C-Span's archives posted on the Web and Twitter's plans to broaden its reach with its forthcoming @anywhere service. And her tech tip this week is about automating Windows 7 disk cleanup. | 770 |
| 338. | Irish Cardinal Brady Apologizes for Not Reporting Abuse: The leader of Ireland's Catholics expressed shame over investigating but not reporting abuse cases 35 years ago. | 169 |
| 339. | Bernanke Argues for Fed to Keep Its Bank Oversight: Ben S. Bernanke argued that information gleaned from the banking oversight process helps the central bank guide the economy. | 176 |
| 340. | Democrats Cite 2 New Pledges as They Press Health Bill: Representative Dennis Kucinich announced that he would switch his vote to yes, and an abortion foe said that restrictions in the bill were sufficient. | 206 |
| 341. | Israel Seeks to Mend Rift With the U.S.: Israeli officials said they were working on a formula to diffuse tensions over building in East Jerusalem. | 147 |
| 342. | Xobni Arrives on the BlackBerry: At our sib-blog Bits, Claire Cain Miller reports on the introduction of Xobni Mobile for BlackBerry devices. | 141 |
| 343. | Irish Cardinal Apologises to Abuse Victims: The leader of Ireland's Catholics, who admitted that he knew about the abuse of children in the 1970s but did not report it to the authorities, said in a St. Patrick's Day homily that he apologized "to all those who feel I have let them down." | 287 |
| 344. | Profit This Year for G.M. Is Possible, Finance Officer Says: Christopher P. Liddell also said that a public offering for G.M. was possible this year, but that the company would first need to make a profit. | 205 |
| 345. | Another Top Paterson Aide Resigns: The governor's press secretary becomes the fifth top official of the Paterson administration to resign amid questions over the administration's role in a domestic violence episode involving a top aide to the governor. | 252 |
| 346. | G.M. Tinkers With Augmented Reality System for Cars: The General Motors research labs are experimenting with an augmented reality system that will assist drivers in unsafe conditions by projecting key information onto the windshield. | 233 |
| 347. | Magazine Preview: The HBO Auteur: David Simon: Coming off the critical acclaim of "The Wire," David Simon takes his signature approach to television to New Orleans. | 164 |
| 348. | Kucinich Switches Vote on Health Care: Representative Dennis Kucinich of Ohio becomes the first Democrat to publicly switch from a no to a yes vote on the health care legislation. | 179 |
| 349. | A Virtual Tour of the Biennial, Twitter (and Cameras) Allowed: On Tuesday, the Whitney Museum of American Art and WNYC will provide an online tour of the biennial. | 163 |
| 350. | Marja Residents Report Taliban Intimidation: Though fighters have left town, agitators have remained in Marja waging a campaign of intimidation at night, local leaders said. | 174 |
| 351. | Stagnant Pay Upsets New York Sewage Workers: Testing the workers more than any stubborn stench is that salaries have not budged, in some cases for 15 years. | 156 |
| 352. | Letter From Chinese Ad Sellers to Google Appears Fake: A letter demanding that Google compensate advertising agents if it withdraws from China probably is not genuine. | 167 |
| 353. | Jobs Bill Passes in Senate With 11 Votes From Republicans: Democrats hope the measure, approved on a bipartisan vote of 68 to 29, will be the first in a series of bills spurring employment by providing hiring incentives to businesses. | 234 |
| 354. | Pakistan Charges Americans With Terrorism: The case has added to fears that Westerners might be increasingly be turning to Islamist-inspired terrorism. | 151 |
| 355. | World Bank Upgrades 2010 China Growth Forecasts: The bank also recommended higher interest rates and a stronger currency for China, where rapid growth has led to rising inflation expectations. | 192 |
| 356. | As Expected, OPEC Leaves Output Quotas Unchanged: Members are anticipating that a pickup in demand later in the year will mop up extra barrels of oil already being pumped. | 171 |
| 357. | Led by Energy, U.S. Wholesale Prices Fall: Wholesale prices fell 0.6 percent in February as a big drop in energy prices offset higher food costs. | 145 |
| 358. | Touch Type With Your Thumbs: How do you get rid of "thumbos," those cellphone message typos? Practice. And some handy tips. | 123 |
| 359. | Pakistan Charges 5 Americans in Plot: ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A Pakistani court formally charged Wednesday five young Americans of plotting terrorism in the country, their lawyer said, in a case that has raised alarm over the danger posed by militants using the Internet. | 269 |
| 360. | Pope to Address Irish Abuse in Letter: The pope's comments on the sexual abuse scandal in Ireland came a day after a top Vatican official spoke of a similar scandal in Germany. | 176 |
| 361. | Japan Eases Monetary Policy to Fight Deflation: The move sets the world's second-largest economy on a divergent path from other industrialized nations. | 151 |
| 362. | Metrodome Takes Chill Out of Spring Games in the Midwest: To get away from snow-covered fields, assorted Midwest teams line up to play at the former home of the Twins. | 167 |
| 363. | Weaker Euro Complicates Life for Firms in Europe: A weaker euro is beneficial for European exporters, but it sends a troubling message about the bloc's growth prospects. | 169 |
| 364. | Report Finds States Holding Fewer Prisoners: State prison populations have begun to dip after decades of growth, largely because of efforts to keep parolees out of prison and reduce prison time for nonviolent offenders. | 219 |
| 365. | Google Partners Call for Clarity on China Plans: Chinese firms selling ad space on Google's search pages warned the company that they may seek compensation if Google shuts its Chinese portal. | 191 |
| 366. | Having Bought High, Owners of Sports Teams Find They Must Now Sell Low: New owners like the Charlotte Bobcats' Michael Jordan face the prospect of not being able to sell for a hefty profit. | 189 |
| 367. | After 3 Suspected Suicides, a Shaken Cornell Reaches Out: The deaths have cast a pall over the university and revived talk of its reputation — unsupported, say officials — as a "suicide school." | 208 |
| 368. | Democrats Consider New Moves for Health Bill: As lawmakers clashed on the House floor, Democrats struggled to defend procedural shortcuts they might use. | 153 |
| 369. | Paterson Aide Is Said to Ignore Subpoena: David W. Johnson, a senior aide to Gov. David A. Paterson, had been ordered to testify about his role in obtaining World Series tickets from the Yankees for the governor. | 212 |
| 370. | Monserrate Loses Bid to Regain Seat: Hiram Monserrate, who was expelled from the State Senate after he was convicted of assaulting his companion, lost in a special election to José R. Peralta, according to early returns. | 220 |
| 371. | Europe's Public Broadcasters Seek Easier Access Online: The European Broadcasting Union said its proposals were intended to push cross-border online video services. | 164 |
| 372. | Kitchen Gadgets Take the Fast-Food Mentality Into the Home: Forget sous vide and braising and the farm-to-table ethos. We are a nation that cooks with an index finger. | 167 |
| 373. | McConnell Strategy Shuns Bipartisanship: Mitch McConnell, the Senate Republican leader , has found some success in his strategy to contain Democrats. | 149 |
| 374. | Violence Prompts Marijuana Debate: A shooting and a beating death linked to medical marijuana have drawn calls to change how Washington State protects those who grow and use the drug. | 183 |
| 375. | $75 Million in Pills Stolen in Conn.: In a Hollywood-style heist, thieves cut a hole in the roof of a warehouse, rappelled inside and scored one of the biggest hauls of its kind — about $75 million in antidepressants and other prescription drugs. | 253 |
| 376. | Panels Studying Banking Reform Seek More Studies: By suggesting further examination at every turn, Congress is delaying tough regulatory decisions. | 147 |
| 377. | News Analysis: Risks and Opportunities in Fight With Israel: A dispute could shore up President Obama's credibility as a peacemaker by showing that he has the fortitude to push Israelis and Palestinians toward an agreement. | 223 |
| 378. | How Privacy Vanishes Online, a Bit at a Time: Using innocuous bits of data from Web sites like Facebook and Twitter, researchers gleaned people's names, ages and even Social Security numbers. | 191 |
| 379. | Feeling Heat, Lawmakers Push the Rights of States: Whether it's correctly called a movement or political theater, state declarations of rights are on a roll. | 157 |
| 380. | E.U. Broadcasters Push to Change Copyright Rules Tying Up Online Offerings: European public broadcasters are calling on lawmakers to make it easier to offer their programming over the Internet, saying copyright practices restrict their ability to develop new digital services. | 276 |
| 381. | How Privacy Vanishes Online, a Bit at a Time: Using innocuous bits of data from Web sites like Facebook and Twitter, researchers gleaned people's names, ages and even Social Security numbers. | 191 |
| 382. | Memo From Johannesburg: Leaders' Lavishness Gives Rise to 'Lifestyle Audits': The finances of South African officials are being viewed with skepticism and contempt, leading to a call for audits. | 194 |
| 383. | It's the Bricks That Make Butler Basketball Special: A fieldhouse built in 1928 is home to players who appreciate tradition and to a team that has been in the past four N.C.A.A. tournaments. | 190 |
| 384. | Economic Scene: Deficit Builds as Americans Pay Less and Get More: Demand for government services grows, but taxes don't. This is the main reason for our budget problems. | 170 |
| 385. | Hoyer Defends Controversial House Procedure: The House majority leader on Tuesday said Democrats will use the procedure "for the same reason the Republicans used this process." | 176 |
| 386. | Xobni Arrives on the BlackBerry: Xobni, a tool for searching Outlook e-mail and contacts, will now do the same on the BlackBerry. | 129 |
| 387. | Q. and A. on Church Sex Abuse Scandal: Reporters from The Times answer questions about the sexual abuse scandal testing the church. | 131 |
| 388. | Man in Terror Case to Change Plea: A federal court in Chicago said that a man accused of scouting the Indian city of Mumbai before a 2008 terrorist rampage planned to change his not-guilty plea. | 194 |
| 389. | Study Finds 1 in 4 Uninsured in California: The number of uninsured adults and children in California grew by 25 percent between 2007 and 2009, according to a new report. | 170 |
| 390. | City Center to Embark on $75 Million Renovation: City Center is embarking on a $75 million renovation and restoration of its landmark neo-Moorish building on West 55th Street. | 175 |
| 391. | Followers of Sadr Emerge Stronger After Iraq Elections: Documents and interviews show an unprecedented discipline that has thrust the Sadrists to the brink of perhaps its greatest political influence in Iraq. | 208 |
| 392. | M.I.T. Researchers Create Molecular Chips: Using copolymers, a university team has developed a way to arrange individual molecules into complex patterns on silicon chips. The research could enable smaller computer chips than current processes allow. | 249 |
| 393. | Gibran Academy Principal Quits: The principal of Khalil Gibran International Academy in Brooklyn, the city's only Arabic-language public school, resigned, just days after the Department of Education was found to have discriminated in forcing out her predecessor. | 262 |
| 394. | Music Review | 'Sondheim: The Birthday Concert': A Little Birthday Music for Sondheim: Stephen Sondheim's forthcoming 80th birthday was celebrated in a thrilling concert at Avery Fisher Hall. | 191 |
| 395. | N.F.L. Picks New Chairmen for Panel on Concussions: The league has selected two neurosurgeons to redirect its committee on concussion policy and research and accepted the resignation of the committee's most controversial member. | 228 |
| 396. | Fed Maintains Stance to Keep Interest Rates Low for an Extended Period: The policy-setting arm kept its benchmark rate near zero, affirming its view that recovery is slow. | 171 |
| 397. | A Television Project That Might Make Steve Jobs iRate: Epix has struck a development deal for a new series called "iCon," to be written by Dan Lyons, who has sent up the Apple chief executive on his popular blog, The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs. | 244 |
| 398. | Mexican Leader to Visit City Reeling From Latest Violence: After the slayings of three people tied to the U.S. consulate, Felipe Calderón will meet privately with federal police in Juárez. | 188 |
| 399. | App of the Week: A Reason to Use the Phone in the Car: Steer Clear Mobile is a portable and valuable lesson for teen drivers -- or even adults. | 143 |
| 400. | Tiger Woods Says He Will Return for Masters: "After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I'm ready to start my season at Augusta," Tiger Woods said in a statement. | 184 |
| 401. | Will It Pass? The Odds on Health Care: What are the chances that a national health care overhaul will be approved this week? | 124 |
| 402. | Pittsburgh Journal: Pittsburgh Keeps Alive the Legacy of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood': Fred Rogers died in 2003, and while many children nationwide no longer see his TV show, images and memories of him abound in Pittsburgh, where he lived and worked. | 251 |
| 403. | Governor Christie Seeks Spending Cuts to Close Gap in New Jersey: To close a structural deficit, Gov. Christopher J. Christie's budget focuses almost exclusively on cutting spending rather than raising revenue. | 210 |
| 404. | F.C.C. Calls Adoption of New Broadband Plan Vital: The agency characterized its proposal, which it sent to Congress on Tuesday, as a step for keeping the country competitive. | 174 |
| 405. | F.C.C. Calls Adoption of New Broadband Plan Vital: The agency characterized its proposal, which it sent to Congress, as a much-needed step for keeping the country competitive. | 175 |
| 406. | After Quake, Rural Haiti Struggles to Absorb the Capital's Displaced: January's earthquake has prompted hundreds of thousands of Haitians to leave Port-au-Prince, reversing a decades-long migration from the countryside. | 220 |
| 407. | Greece Gets Boost From S&P, but Awaits Word From E.U.: Greece got a vote of confidence from Standard & Poor's for its deficit reduction efforts but was still looking for details on a rescue package from European Union members. | 226 |
| 408. | C-Span Puts Its Full Archives on the Web: Researchers, political satirists and partisan mudslingers, take note: C-Span has uploaded virtually every minute of its video archives to the Internet. | 193 |
| 409. | TV Sports: Putting N.C.A.A. Games Online to Try and Satisfy the Majority: Fans unhappy with CBS's regionalization of the N.C.A.A. tournament found a way to see the games they wanted when CBSSports.com started streaming games online. | 232 |
| 410. | Tiger Woods Say He Will Return for Masters: In a statement Tuesday, Tiger Woods said he would play at Augusta National after a four-month hiatus because of a sex scandal. | 170 |
| 411. | Cabling Your Mac: A new cable from NewerTech simplifies the transfer of high-quality video from your Mac to an HDTV. | 116 |
| 412. | Big Drug Makers Lag in Emerging Markets, Study Says: Countries like China and India are overtaking the established markets for pharmaceutical sales, IMS Health said, but the leading companies risk losing out to local drug makers. | 229 |
| 413. | On Washington: Testing Obama, at Home and Abroad: Recent challenges from allies, from Democrats in Congress to the Israelis, will reveal a lot about President Obama's leadership. | 178 |
| 414. | Jerusalem Construction Notice Raises Tensions: An activist group drew attention to additional plans to build housing in East Jerusalem as Palestinians clashed with security forces. | 180 |
| 415. | Basketball Study Examines How Midmajors Get Stars: An analysis of college basketball players aims to catalog the skills and talents that make a great midmajor player. | 166 |
| 416. | Passing Legislation Without Voting on It: The House is pondering a strategy whereby the Senate health care bill would be "deemed" to have passed the chamber without an actual vote. | 180 |
| 417. | China Announces Prison Sentence for Missing Human Rights Lawyer: The statement by China's foreign minister on Tuesday shed little light on the fate of the dissident, who has not been seen by his family in over a year. | 217 |
| 418. | Online Hate Sites Grow With Social Networks: The number of hate and terror pages on the Web is up 20 percent over the past year, a report finds, with social networks playing a more prominent role. | 196 |
| 419. | Apple Hires Wearable Computing Engineer: Apple's recent hiring of Richard DeVaul, a veteran in the wearable computing field, could lead to things like glasses with built-in displays. | 182 |
| 420. | Q&A: Powering a Laptop Overseas: You may not need a power converter when you take your laptop overseas, but you may need a plug adapter. | 136 |
| 421. | Basketball Study Examines How Midmajors Get Stars: An analysis directed by a national talent evaluator finds striking trends in physiques and skills. | 149 |
| 422. | Thai Parliament Postpones Session Amid Protests: Protesters continued to occupy the streets in Bangkok, but there were signs that crowds were thinning out. | 155 |
| 423. | Charles Moore Dies; Depicted Rights Battles: Charles Moore, who died last week, took some of the most memorable photographs of the civil-rights struggle. | 153 |
| 424. | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inducts New Members: After years of being named finalists to enter the hall of fame, then getting outvoted, the Stooges were finally inducted this year. Iggy Pop declared, "Roll over, Woodstock. We won." | 230 |
| 425. | Emory University Saves Rushdie's Digital Data: As research libraries and archives are discovering, "born-digital" materials are much more complicated and costly to preserve than anticipated. | 190 |
| 426. | Observatory: Researchers Find New Paths to Cool Down Computer Chips: Researchers have used a short-pulse, high-intensity laser in the effort to help electronics engineers make faster chips. | 189 |
| 427. | Top Women's Seeds: UConn, Stanford, Nebraska and Tennessee: Connecticut was named the top seed in the women's bracket, but won't have the luxury of an in-state game this year. The other No. 1s are Stanford, Nebraska and Tennessee. | 230 |
| 428. | Triumph for Xiaflex, Drug to Straighten Clenched Fingers: After decades, BioSpecifics, a tiny drug maker on Long Island, has found a potentially lucrative use for Xiaflex, its only medicine: straightening clenched fingers. | 222 |
| 429. | Race for Monserrate's Old Senate Seat Winds Down: Voters in the special election on Tuesday for the state's 13th Senate District will choose among Hiram Monserrate, José R. Peralta and Robert Beltrani. | 201 |
| 430. | Findings: Chasing the Sound Barrier, in a Leap From 23 Miles Up: From a helium balloon, Felix Baumgartner, no stranger to high jumps, intends to break the speed of sound in free fall. | 183 |
| 431. | Sony and Michael Jackson Estate Sign Sweeping Contract: The deal gives Sony the rights to sell the artist's back catalog and draw on a large vault of unheard recordings. | 169 |
| 432. | News Analysis: Array of Hurdles Awaits New Education Agenda: The challenges of implementing a new education policy for the Obama administration are political and practical. | 172 |
| 433. | Chile Braces for a Major Economic Slowdown: A major slowdown is expected in several industries, including fishing, pulp and paper, wine and agriculture. | 152 |
| 434. | Britain Warns Mexican Authorities About Bomb Detector: A device manufactured by a British firm and used by the Mexican military and police to search for drugs and explosives may be ineffective, British officials said. | 217 |
| 435. | McChrystal Brings Most Special Operations Under His Control: Action by the top American commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, was taken in part because of concern over Afghan civilian casualties. | 211 |
| 436. | Patients Abandoned as Medicaid Payments Shrink: As states cut Medicaid, doctors find payments insufficient. Poor areas like Flint, Mich., face particular hardship. | 163 |
| 437. | The Female Factor: An Afghan Politician Pushes for a Comeback: Malalai Joya, the youngest elected politician in Afghanistan, has received so many death threats that she lives what she calls a fugitive's life in her own country. | 227 |
| 438. | Indian Cabinet Backs Letting In Foreign Campuses: The bill, which awaits a decision by Parliament, appeared to be an acknowledgment that the country's higher education system cannot cope with rising demand. | 206 |
| 439. | Owe Someone Money? Just Bump Your Phones: PayPal's new iPhone application promises to make it easier to exchange money without cash or checks. | 142 |
| 440. | On College Basketball: UConn Women, Like U.C.L.A. Men of Old, Are Good for Basketball: Just as college basketball needed the U.C.L.A. men in the 1960s and 70s, it now needs the women's dominance of UConn and Tennessee for visibility and viability. | 247 |
| 441. | What We're Reading: Facebook Vs. Google, BlackBerry Vs. iPhone: Our daily roundup of technology news tidbits includes Facebook's ascendancy over Google in traffic, BlackBerry users' iPhone envy and Fandango's rollout of movie tickets on cellphones. | 248 |
| 442. | Twitter Keynote Gets Thumbs-Down - on Twitter: An on-stage interview with Evan Williams, chief executive of Twitter, failed to please users of the service. | 155 |
| 443. | In Expensive New York, Pizza for $1, or Even 99 Cents: In New York City, where an omelet can cost $1,000, incredibly cheap pizzerias are making their mark. | 155 |
| 444. | As Voting Fog Begins to Clear, Iraq Sees Hints of Change: Partial election results suggested a sharp and divisive shift in power, with a secular candidate challenging Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki. | 203 |
| 445. | Payback Time: Avalanche of Maturing Junk Bonds Looms for Markets: More than $700 billion of high-yield debt will mature over a three-year period beginning in 2012, raising worries about new loans, defaults and bankruptcies. | 223 |
| 446. | Erin Andrews' Stalker Gets 30 Months: An Illinois insurance executive who secretly shot nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was sentenced to 2 and a half years in prison. | 176 |
| 447. | Personal Health: Fighting the Pain of Lung Cancer, and Preparing to Say Goodbye: This is a very personal story of living gracefully with a fatal diagnosis. | 155 |
| 448. | One on One Interviews: Who Should Be Next?: Which technology mavens would you like to see interviewed by the Bits blog for its 'One on One' series of Q&A's? | 156 |
| 449. | Alcohol Cited in 2008 Russian Crash: The crash, which involved a Boeing 737 operated by a domestic subsidiary of Aeroflot, killed all 88 people aboard. | 151 |
| 450. | New York Region Comes to Grips With Shock of Storm's Fury: Officials across the metropolitan region called damage from the weekend storm some of the worst they'd seen. | 167 |
| 451. | Gaps in Dealing With Cancer in Teenagers: Experts see a gap in treatment between pediatric and adult care. | 106 |
| 452. | Twitter to Offer Service That Ties Into Other Sites: A service called @anywhere will allow people to make use of Twitter through other Web sites. | 145 |
| 453. | German Priest Suspended in Abuse Case Close to Pope: Peter Hullermann, the priest at the center of a German sex-abuse scandal that has embroiled Pope Benedict XVI, was suspended. | 178 |
| 454. | At South By Southwest, It's Not Just About Location: At Southwest by Southwest, location-based services are the buzz, but there's more going on than that. The Times is covering the festival on the Bits, Media Decoder and ArtsBeat blogs and on Twitter. | 251 |
| 455. | U.S. Safety Agency Still Unsure About Case of Runaway Prius: Safety regulators were unable to recreate the sudden unintended acceleration reported by a California owner of a Toyota Prius. | 187 |
| 456. | Netanyahu Offers an Apology, but No Shift in Policy: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel did not indicate that new housing plans in East Jerusalem would be canceled. | 173 |
| 457. | Mexico Slayings Rock U.S. Consulate: The White House responded angrily to deadly attacks that appeared to be the first on U.S. officials and their families by Mexico's drug cartels. | 181 |
| 458. | The Puppy Diaries: Added Pain When the Patient Can't Talk: Because dogs can't describe their pain, illness can be especially frightening. | 137 |
| 459. | Kremlin Sweeps Regional Elections: A shift from United Russia, a pro-Kremlin party, suggests some dissatisfaction with the country's dominant political force as Russians continue to struggle with the economic crisis. | 216 |
| 460. | Iran Announces 6 Death Penalties: In what appeared to be a strong warning to the opposition ahead of a traditional annual celebration, authorities announced death penalties for six people arrested during December protests. | 222 |
| 461. | At Xavier, Nun Works Out Players' Academic Side: Sister Rose Ann Fleming has been pointing Xavier players toward degrees since she became academic adviser in 1985. | 163 |
| 462. | In Ohio, Obama's Health Care Push Is Personal: At a seniors' center, President Obama talked about a cleaning woman who had dropped her costly insurance plan, only to discover she had leukemia. | 192 |
| 463. | Dodd Lays Out Details of Financial Overhaul Bill: Senator Christopher J. Dodd noted that the two parties were not far apart when he announced last week that Democrats would proceed with their own bill. | 201 |
| 464. | South by Southwest's Location-Based Allure: A swirl of new media at the South by Southwest conference. | 102 |
| 465. | Enigma Wrapped in Rumor: Maliki's Hospital Visit: In the political vacuum after the election, a rumor spread that the prime minister had been shot. | 147 |
| 466. | The Price of a Dead iPad Battery: $99: Apple detailed its battery replacement policy for the new iPad: $99 plus $6.95 shipping. | 127 |
| 467. | Mobile Calling Fees Under Pressure With Rollout of New Networks: The introduction of faster Long-Term Evolution networks could lower costs for operators and potentially unleash a new price war in the industry in Europe. | 219 |
| 468. | Bees in the City? New York May Make Hives Legal: The honeybee's bad rap — and the days of urban beekeepers facing $2,000 fines — may be over this week. | 165 |
| 469. | Tracking Electric Use Could Allow Utilities to Track You, Too: Smart grid technology holds great promise, but policy groups worry that smart electric meters pose a potential threat to privacy. | 192 |
| 470. | Architecture Review | Jean Nouvel: Luxury Tower at Corner of Grit and Glamour in Chelsea: Jean Nouvel's new residential tower in Chelsea conjures a downtown New York we once loved and can now barely remember. | 208 |
| 471. | Q&A: Seeing Internet Explorer On Chrome: How to make the Chrome browser read pages designed for Internet Explorer. | 114 |
| 472. | Prius Incident Stumps Investigators: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Safety investigators have found no evidence so far to support or disprove a California motorist's claim his Toyota Motor Corp Prius sped out of control on its own, and cautioned the case may never be explained, U.S. regulators said on Monday. | 302 |
| 473. | 4 Killed in Car Bombing in Iraq: Explosives packed in a parked car detonated Monday on a busy street in Fallujah, a town in a once dangerous and still unsettled region of western Iraq. | 184 |
| 474. | Katie Spotz Completes Solo Trip by Rowboat Across Atlantic: Katie Spotz, a 22 year-old woman from Ohio, completed her solo trip across the Atlantic, becoming the youngest person to cross an ocean by rowboat. | 207 |
| 475. | Moody's Warns of Risks to Triple-A Credit Ratings: The U.S., Germany and others could see their top-notch credit rating come under pressure if the recovery in the global economy stalls, the agency warned Monday. | 211 |
| 476. | Car Bomb in Iraq's Falluja Kills at Least 7: A car bomb in Iraq's western Anbar province killed at least seven civilians and wounded 20 others on Monday, as Iraq struggles to end years of sectarian violence after a pivotal national vote. | 237 |
| 477. | For a Philippine Political Family, Land Issue Hits Home: A disputed plantation is owned by the extended family of a presidential candidate, Benigno Aquino III, whose mother started a land reform program. | 203 |
| 478. | Thai Protesters Shut Parts of Bangkok: Protesters shut down parts of the Thai capital on Monday but appeared to be a long way from achieving their goal of forcing the government to step down. | 191 |
| 479. | Discovery Communications Expands With Eye on Global Market: Discovery Communications is well positioned in cable TV, analysts say, because it owns most of its shows and can cheaply replay them in dozens of countries. | 216 |
| 480. | Frustration Grows in Iraq at Slow Pace of Vote Tally: American officials have expressed concern privately that even a fair election might be made to appear unfair because of the slow vote count. | 194 |
| 481. | Online News Readers Use 5 Sites or Fewer, Study Says: Only 35 percent have a favorite site and 21 percent rely primarily on a single source, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center. | 190 |
| 482. | The Media Equation: Talking Back to Your TV Set, Endlessly: With social media, a traditionally passive form of entertainment could someday become a conglomeration of professional production and multiple conversations. | 218 |
| 483. | Volunteers Duplicate Federal Videos for an Online Archive: The International Amateur Scanning League has taken it upon itself to copy as much federal video as it can and put it online. | 184 |
| 484. | Pacquiao Shifts His Focus From Boxing to Politics: Manny Pacquiao won his latest fight, but the prospect of a bigger one against Floyd Mayweather Jr. hovers over his plans to run for a seat in the Philippine Congress. | 217 |
| 485. | Contractors Tied to Effort to Track and Kill Militants: A Defense Department official set up a private network of spies in Afghanistan and Pakistan who gathered intelligence on insurgents, according to officials. | 212 |
| 486. | A.I.G. May Cut a Bonus Pool by About 30%: Officials at A.I.G. are hoping to quell a controversy over bonuses that has plagued the insurer ever since taxpayers came to its aid in 2008. | 183 |
| 487. | Phillips-Van Heusen Nears $3 Billion Deal for Tommy Hilfiger: Phillips-Van Heusen, the clothing conglomerate that owns Calvin Klein, is near a deal to buy Tommy Hilfiger for about $3 billion. | 191 |
| 488. | Millions Being Spent to Sway Democrats on Health Care Bill: Ferocious advertising takes aim at about 40 House Democrats whose votes will help determine the fate of the health care bill. | 185 |
| 489. | More Parity Found Atop the N.C.A.A. Tournament Bracket: As the N.C.A.A. is discussing the possibility of expanding its tournament, the assembling of this year's field was defined by the undistinguished nature of the teams on the bubble. | 236 |
| 490. | Blessing and Curse of Structured Recess: No Goofing Off: A Newark school is one of a growing number that use a recess coach to curb bullying and behavior problems. | 163 |
| 491. | China Uses Global Trade Rules to Its Advantage: Evidence is mounting that Beijing uses inconsistencies in international trade rules to spur its own economy at the expense of others. | 181 |
| 492. | Toxic Waters: Saving U.S. Water and Sewer Systems Would Be Costly: Ruptures in aging water systems cause pollutants to seep into water supplies, but in many cities, residents have protested rate increases to fix pipes. | 218 |
| 493. | Peter Graves, Spymaster and Host, Is Dead at 83: Mr. Graves of television's "Mission Impossible" and the host of the "Biography" series, also successfully spoofed his own gravitas in the "Airplane" movie farces. | 211 |
| 494. | Video Game Review | Final Fantasy XIII: From Square Enix, a Stunning and Distant World: Final Fantasy XIII is a milestone of artistic conception and technical execution that has been egregiously undermined by obstinately prosaic overall design. | 244 |
| 495. | British Put Teeth in Anti-Piracy Proposal: Internet companies and civil liberties groups contend the powers it would give the British authorities would be a move toward censorship. | 180 |
| 496. | 'Earth Days' Documentary to Be Seen on Facebook First: Eight days before the film is shown on PBS, it will appear on Facebook for a social experience of the film. | 163 |
| 497. | Volunteers Duplicate Federal Videos for an Online Archive: The International Amateur Scanning League has taken it upon itself to copy as much federal video as it can and put it online. | 184 |
| 498. | China Issues Warning to Google's Partners: Authorities warned that Google's partners must comply with censorship laws even if the search giant does not, an industry expert said. | 177 |
| 499. | Media Cache: German Publishers Question Apple's Rejection of Nudity: German publishers are worrying that Apple's desire to limit offensive material on its iPhone applications is spilling over into censorship, particularly when it comes to nudity. | 246 |
| 500. | New Way to Tell Friends Where You Are: Giving people more choices in revealing their locations with their cell phones is being popularized by the Foursquare service. | 165 |
| 501. | Dodd Is Ready to Introduce Reform Bill: Senate Democrats will press forward on legislation to overhaul the nation's financial system after months of stop-and-start bipartisan talks. | 181 |
| 502. | Phillips-Van Heusen Nears a Deal for Tommy Hilfiger: Phillips-Van Heusen, the big clothing conglomerate that owns Calvin Klein, is near a deal to buy Tommy Hilfiger for about 2.2 billion euros in cash and stock, people briefed on the matter told DealBook on Sunday night. | 271 |
| 503. | Report Faults Obama's Efforts at Transparency: A new report suggests that transparency has been decidedly mixed across the federal government, with progress slow and erratic. | 174 |
| 504. | Beckham to Miss World Cup With Injury: AC Milan and England midfielder David Beckham left the field with a serious-looking ankle or foot injury late in Sunday's 1-0 Serie A win over Chievo. | 189 |
| 505. | Selection Sunday: Men's N.C.A.A. Tournament Field: The N.C.A.A. men's tournament bracket will be revealed. | 106 |
| 506. | U.S. Consular Aide and Husband Killed in Mexico: President Obama expressed outrage at the "brutal murders" that were apparently carried out by drug traffickers in the violence-racked border town of Ciudad Juárez. | 212 |
| 507. | Panic in Georgia After a Mock News Broadcast: A mock-documentary that pretended to report on a Russian invasion of the country sent viewers into a panic. | 153 |
| 508. | Netanyahu Offers an Apology, but No Shift in Policy: Israel's prime minister did not indicate that the new housing plans for a Jewish neighborhood would be cancelled — a move that might mollify the U.S. and ease the start of peace talks. | 244 |
| 509. | 'Green Zone' in Dismal Showing Over Weekend: Hollywood suffered its first major flop of the year over the weekend with the debut of the Iraq thriller "Green Zone," which sold an anemic $14.5 million in tickets at North American theaters. | 237 |
| 510. | Performance Art Gains Favor; Fights Ensue: With performance art now fashionable, there's a search for revenue that angers some artists. | 135 |
| 511. | Kentucky Beats Mississippi St. in Overtime: Kentucky's John Wall scored seven of his 15 points in overtime to beat Mississippi State 75-74 on Sunday. | 149 |
| 512. | Ushahidi - Africa's Gift to Silicon Valley: How to Track a Crisis: A small Kenyan-born Web site is bringing crowdsourcing to disaster relief and other humanitarian causes. | 171 |
| 513. | 2 Americans Killed in Drive-By Shooting in Mexico: Three people with ties to the U.S. consulate in Ciudad Juarez were killed in a drive-by shooting. | 148 |
| 514. | Complaint Box | They're Stealing My Sky: In South Brooklyn, a precious view is being replaced by a seven-story, multi-unit building. | 132 |
| 515. | The South Bronx, Plagued by Obesity, Tops a Hunger Survey: A recent survey found that the most severe hunger-related problems in the nation are in the South Bronx, long one of the country's capitals of obesity. | 210 |
| 516. | As Health Vote Awaits, Future of a Presidency Waits, Too: Win or lose on health care, President Obama will face a vastly different political landscape after the fate of his plan is decided. | 189 |
| 517. | Rays of Hope in Battling an Agonizing Disease: Epdermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic disease full of suffering and disfigurement that makes skin as fragile as a butterfly's wing, is the focus of research along three differing paths. | 231 |
| 518. | Crews Work to Restore Power After Rain Storm: With the worst over after a storm that killed five people, utility crews were out across the metropolitan region. | 159 |
| 519. | As Health Vote Awaits, Future of a Presidency Waits, Too: Win or lose on health care, President Obama will face a vastly different political landscape after the fate of his plan is decided. | 189 |
| 520. | Heart Therapies for Diabetes Patients May Harm: Three treatment strategies that doctors had expected would prevent heart attacks among people with Type 2 diabetes have proven to be ineffective or even harmful. | 209 |
| 521. | Protesters Surge Into Bangkok, Urging New Election: Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters poured into Bangkok demanding that the government step down. | 160 |
| 522. | Film: Ben Stiller: There's Something About Mortification: Noah Baumbach's "Greenberg" crystallizes the Ben Stiller persona. | 123 |
| 523. | Sunday Routine | Linda I. Gibbs: Reading, Relaxing and Playing Parent for a Deputy Mayor: Linda I. Gibbs's portfolio includes homelessness, child welfare, aging, hospitals and juvenile justice. Church helps her de-stress, and reflect. | 234 |
| 524. | After the Earthquake, a Military Chile Can Love Again: Even during Gen. Augusto Pinochet's bloody rule, his countrymen admired the ideal of order and flocked to the big parades. | 177 |
| 525. | Israel Arrests Top Hamas Official: Israeli forces arrested a senior Hamas figure after a raid in Ramallah, the seat of the West Bank-based Palestinian government, the Israeli military said. | 189 |
| 526. | City Critic: The New York Skyline, Where Eagles Roam: Bald eagles have made a comeback in New York State. They can even be seen in the city — but they're just visiting. They choose to nest elsewhere. | 206 |
| 527. | Apple's Spat With Google Is Getting Personal: Once allies, Steve Jobs and Eric Schmidt are now engaged in a gritty fight over mobile computing and cellphones. | 158 |
| 528. | Film: 'The Runaways': The Girls Who Kicked In Rock's Door: The most striking thing about "The Runaways," a new film about the trailblazing bad-girl rock band from the 1970s, is how authentic it feels. | 200 |
| 529. | Chinese Leader Firmly Defends Currency and Trade Policies: Premier Wen Jiabao charged that the developed world seeks to force unfair changes in China's economic policies "just for the purposes of increasing their own exports." | 226 |
| 530. | Manny Pacquiao Retains W.B.O. Welterweight Title: Manny Pacquiao defeated Joshua Clottey by unanimous decision Saturday night at Cowboys Stadium to retain his World Boxing Organization welterweight championship. | 211 |
| 531. | Dodd to Unveil a Comprehensive Financial Overhaul Bill: The proposal, to be unveiled on Monday, expands on shareholder provisions and hews in many ways to a proposal advanced by the White House, said people briefed on the legislation. | 234 |
| 532. | One Analysis of the Google Buzz Mess: The backlash to Google's social networking feature sheds light on the challenges all technology companies must face when it comes to thinking about privacy, says one researcher. | 215 |
| 533. | Intense Wind and Rain Blast the New York Region: A nor'easter was blamed for two deaths in New Jersey and left hundreds of thousands without power in New Jersey, metropolitan New York and Connecticut. | 200 |
| 534. | Rachel Alexandra Loses to Zenyatta's Stablemate Zardana: Rachel Alexandra, the reigning Horse of the Year, lost the New Orleans Ladies Stakes to Zardana, the stablemate of Zenyatta, who ran her record to 15-0 just a half hour later. | 232 |
| 535. | Big 12: Kansas 72, Kansas State 64: Kansas Wins the Big 12 and Likely a No. 1 Seed: The Jayhawks defeated instate rival Kansas State in the final of the Big 12 tournament and solidified their claim as the best team in the country. | 230 |
| 536. | The Medium: RateMyProfessors.com.: How to make it to the top of the engrossing professor-ranking site, RateMyProfessors.com. | 124 |
| 537. | Ushahidi - Africa's Gift to Silicon Valley: How to Track a Crisis: A small Kenyan-born Web site called Ushahidi is bringing crowdsourcing to disaster relief and other humanitarian causes. | 187 |
| 538. | The Haggler: Capturing the Moments of Customer Frustration: When a Flip video camera won't connect with a Mac laptop, a new father inadvertently embarks on a customer-service adventure. | 185 |
| 539. | Novelties: From Camera to Computer, With Fiber Optic Links: Fiber optic links may soon help consumer gadgets and computers communicate with each other at ultrahigh speeds. | 171 |
| 540. | Ping: Labels Balk at Services to Stream Music to Various Devices: Music in the cloud, an Internet music service that everyone anticipates but which has not yet caught on, would cause problems for the music industry itself. | 222 |
| 541. | 400,000 Without Power in Northeast: Strong winds and heavy rain pounded parts of the Northeast, knocking out power to nearly 400,000 customers and diverting international flights. | 179 |
| 542. | Senate Parliamentarian in a Starring Role as Health Care Bill Referee: As Washington enters the final act of its long-running health care drama, Alan S. Frumin, the Senate parliamentarian, is in a starring role. | 211 |
| 543. | U.S. and Russia Move Closer to Arms Control Deal: President Obama and President Dmitri A. Medvedev of Russia spoke by telephone to resolve differences on a treaty that would slash the active nuclear arsenals of both countries. | 226 |
| 544. | U.S. Woman Held in Ireland Plot Had Been Isolated From Family: An American woman, who family members fear may have become a radicalized Muslim, was detained in connection with a plot to murder a Swedish cartoonist. | 214 |
| 545. | Do Riders Think Some Cabbies Cheat Them? Are Cabs Yellow?: Passengers were not shocked by officials' report that thousands of drivers gouged millions of dollars by setting taxi meters at too high a rate. | 203 |
| 546. | Apple's Spat With Google Is Getting Personal: Steve Jobs of Apple and Eric Schmidt of Google, once friends and allies, are now engaged in a gritty battle over the future of mobile computing and cellphones. | 205 |
| 547. | Obama Proposes Overhaul in Education Law: The Obama administration called for sweeping changes to the Bush administration's No Child Left Behind law, proposing to eliminate provisions that have encouraged teaching to tests and labeled one in three schools as failing. | 267 |
| 548. | New York Prisoner Who Posed as Another to Escape Is Captured: Freddie Thompson, who escaped during a court appearance on Staten Island, was back in custody after about 56 hours of freedom. | 188 |
| 549. | Explosions in Afghanistan's Kandahar: Twenty-seven people were killed and more than 50 wounded when a series of explosions hit the center of Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar after nightfall, a hospital official said. | 223 |
| 550. | For-Profit Schools Cashing In on Recession and Federal Aid: Long accused of overpromising and underdelivering, commercial trade schools are under fire because they are attracting more students and more Pell grants. | 214 |
| 551. | The Long Story of the Building at 104-106 Bowery: Dan Barry revisits the history of the Bowery and looks for a flophouse's last resident, the subject of a past column. | 167 |
| 552. | Vatican Speaks as Abuse Details Emerge: The Vatican spoke out to protect the pope against what it called an aggressive campaign against him in Germany. | 151 |
| 553. | Same Race, Same Opponents, Three Decades Later: It has been 32 years since Lowell Darling, an artist, last ran for public office in California. One thing has not changed: his opponent is Jerry Brown. | 199 |
| 554. | Some Palestinian Jordanians Lose Citizenship: A Human Rights Watch report said 2,700 people lost citizenship from 2004 to 2008 and more were vulnerable. | 152 |
| 555. | New Fraud Cases Point to Lapses in Iraq Projects: Chaos, weak oversight and wide use of cash payments in the reconstruction program in Iraq allowed Americans who took bribes or stole money to get off scot-free. | 210 |
| 556. | Blagojevich's Lawyers Seek Trial Delay: Lawyers for former Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich of Illinois said they needed much more time to prepare for his federal corruption trial. | 171 |
| 557. | Karzai Reverses on Vote Auditors: President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan has agreed to reverse an earlier decision and allow two foreigners on a commission that will monitor parliamentary elections. | 197 |
| 558. | Arrests Expose ETA's Roots in Venezuela: A rare window into ETA activity in Venezuela has opened. | 97 |
| 559. | Targeted by Drug Cartels, Reporters in Mexico Retreat: Attacks on members of the media along a long stretch of the border with the U.S. have resulted in what amounts to a news blackout. | 185 |
| 560. | On the Hill: Portraying Hand-Picked as a Bad Thing: In the Indiana Senate race, Republicans are planning a strategy that grew out of developments suggesting that efforts to anoint candidates or manipulate the playing field can backfire. | 236 |
| 561. | Afghan Leader to Allow Foreign Election Monitors: Afghanistan's president has agreed to reverse an earlier decision and allow two foreigners on a commission monitoring upcoming parliamentary elections. | 201 |
| 562. | Kissinger Hospitalized in South Korea: A hospital official said that former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was recovering after being hospitalized in Seoul with stomach pains. | 184 |
| 563. | Surfing's Next Generation Takes to the Air: With soaring tricks adapted from action sports like snowboarding, BMX freestyle and skateboarding, a new generation of surfers has pushed the sport into another realm. | 211 |
| 564. | Suicide Attack in Pakistan Kills 13: A suicide bomber blew himself up at a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, officials said, killing at least 13 people and injuring 52. | 180 |
| 565. | Henry Kissinger Hospitalized in South Korea: Henry Kissinger, the former United States secretary of state, was admitted to hospital in the South Korean capital of Seoul on Saturday with what an official called a minor stomach problem. | 234 |
| 566. | Saturday Profile: Heartthrob's Barbed Blog Challenges China's Leaders: Han Han, the heartthrob racecar driver and pop novelist who just happens to be China's most widely read blogger, has been delivering increasingly caustic attacks on China's leadership. | 255 |
| 567. | Big East: West Virginia 53, Notre Dame 51: Mountaineers and Hoyas Are a Step From the Top: The No. 4-seeded Mountaineers outslugged Notre Dame, 53-51, on Friday, and will play No. 8 Georgetown for the Big East title on Saturday. | 228 |
| 568. | Collecting: Lots of Web Traffic in Such a Tiny Town: Michael Paul Smith's photographs of scale-model sets with diecast model cars have captivated viewers online. | 161 |
| 569. | Honey, Don't Bother Mommy. I'm Too Busy With My Blog and Building My Brand.: So-called mommy blogs were once little more than glorified electronic scrapbooks. Now they have recently evolved into a cultural force to be reckoned with. | 232 |
| 570. | Appeals Court Upholds Cable TV Access Rules: The regulations require cable TV companies to make programming available on equal terms to rival TV providers. | 155 |
| 571. | Facebook Helps Social Start-Ups Gain Users: Facebook Connect can help nascent Web services recruit a healthy crowd of users in a hurry, and help the users find their friends on those sites. | 189 |
| 572. | Netflix Cancels Contest Over Privacy Concerns: The movie rental company canceled a competition to improve film recommendations after learning that customers could be identified from data it released. | 199 |
| 573. | Vast F.C.C. Plan Would Bring Net to More in U.S.: The 10-year plan would reimagine the nation's media and technology priorities by establishing high-speed Internet as the country's dominant communication network. | 212 |
| 574. | Big East: Georgetown 80, Marquette 57: Monroe Leads Hoyas Into Big East Title Game: Greg Monroe had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 22 Georgetown beat Marquette in a 80-57 victory that sent the Hoyas to the Big East title game for the third time in four years. | 263 |
| 575. | Gingrich Savors Another Turn in the Spotlight: Despite some political baggage, the former House speaker has built himself into a one-man industry, to renewed attention among conservatives. | 188 |
| 576. | Fashion Diary: Wrapping Up Fashion Week in Paris, With an Iceberg and a Wake: Wrapping up fashion week in Paris with an iceberg, parties and a wake. | 148 |
| 577. | E.E.O.C. Sees Bias in Almontaser Ouster at Khalil Gibran School: A federal commission has determined that the Department of Education discriminated against the principal of an Arabic-language public school in Brooklyn. | 218 |
| 578. | Tea Party Avoids Divisive Social Issues: God, life and family get little mention in the party's statements, with the focus instead on fiscal responsibility. | 156 |
| 579. | Vast F.C.C. Plan Would Bring Net to More in U.S.: The 10-year plan will reimagine the nation's media and technology priorities by establishing high-speed Internet as the country's dominant communication network. | 211 |
| 580. | Woods Looking to Return at Masters, But His Camp Says Little: While there is a lack of concrete information from his camp, sources believe that Tiger Woods is working with Ari Fleischer and will not return to golf before the Masters in April. | 242 |
| 581. | One on One: Andrey Ternovskiy, Creator of Chatroulette: A interview with the Andrey Ternovskiy, the 17-year-old Russian founder of Chatroulette who has abandoned high school to travel the world and meet with technology investors. | 229 |
| 582. | 3 Rulings Find No Link to Vaccines and Autism: In another setback to the antivaccine movement, all three judges used strong language in dismissing the expert evidence from the opponents' lawyers. | 195 |
| 583. | Clinton Rebukes Israel for Housing Announcement: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called Israel's plans for new housing units for Jews in East Jerusalem "a deeply negative signal" about Israel-American relations. | 221 |
| 584. | Taxi Drivers Overbilled 1.8 Million Times, New York Says: Thousands of New York taxi drivers overcharged riders more than $8 million by switching the meter to double the rate, the Taxi and Limousine Commission said. | 215 |
| 585. | Apple's Tim Cook Receives $22 Million Bonus: Apple has awarded its chief operating officer $22 million in cash and stock for leading the company while Chief Executive Steven P. Jobs was on medical leave last year. | 213 |
| 586. | What We're Reading: A Cook, a Slacker, Some Bubbly and Fall Colors: Our daily roundup of tech tidbits features a Flickr visualization of seasonal colors, Tim Cook's $5 million bonus, an upstart competitor to Twitter and Slacker Radio's upcoming music service. | 259 |
| 587. | Clinton Rebukes Israel for Housing Announcement: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called this week's announcement "a deeply negative signal" for the Mideast peace process and ties with the U.S. | 202 |
| 588. | Suspect Held in Attack on Woman in Bar Bathroom: The police have a suspect in custody in the brutal assault and attempted rape on Thursday of a woman in the bathroom of the Social bar in Midtown. They say he is the same man caught on a surveillance video leaving the bar. | 271 |
| 589. | Yemen Arrest Yields Another U.S. Terror Suspect: The arrest of a New Jersey man in Yemen is the latest in a string of cases involving radicalized American Muslims. | 163 |
| 590. | Sony Adds Motion Control to the PS3: Sony introduced its answer to the motion-controlled Wii, the PlayStation Move. | 115 |
| 591. | Cabbies Gouge Passengers Out of Millions, Agency Finds: For the past two years, thousands of taxi drivers overcharged passengers a total of more than $8 million by switching the meter to double the rate. | 203 |
| 592. | Gillibrand Still Trying to Win Over Bloomberg: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has worked against Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand's candidacy but never said why. | 154 |
| 593. | Hurdles Remain for City's Settlement of 9/11 Suit: A federal judge overseeing the settlement between the city and 9/11 cleanup and rescue workers said he would take a week to review the terms of the accord. | 206 |
| 594. | When Will Location-Based Mobile Coupons Take Off?: People want to receive location-based cellphone coupons, but most have not, according to a Web analytics firm. | 161 |
| 595. | Protecting Your Privacy on Google Buzz: The new social networking service continues to evolve, giving users more control over who can see what. | 143 |
| 596. | iPhone Battery Replacement: DIY Or Not?: When an iPhone's battery needs replacing, can you do it yourself? | 106 |
| 597. | America's Top Phones? Not Who You Think.: Who makes the most popular phones in America? It's Samsung, and therein lies a valuable lesson for phone shoppers. | 156 |
| 598. | Your Money: In Most Cases, Best to Pass Up Overdraft Protection: Many bank customers are having to decide whether to ask for overdraft protection. Most should say no. | 166 |
| 599. | Reprimands Expected in 2008 Battle: An investigation into the 2008 battle of Wanat, one of the deadliest days of the war for U.S. forces in Afghanistan, is expected to result in serious letters of reprimand for three officers. | 226 |
| 600. | Democrats Planning for Health Bill Vote Next Week: The White House and Congressional leaders put Democrats on notice Friday that they would push ahead next week toward climactic votes on the health care legislation. | 215 |
| 601. | Netflix Cancels Contest Plans and Settles Suit: Bowing to privacy concerns, Netflix said it was shelving its plans for a sequel to a contest that awarded a $1 million prize. | 173 |
| 602. | India and Russia Build Ties With Pacts: The agreements, which signal a warming between the two nations, will provide India with nuclear power plants and weapons for its military. | 178 |
| 603. | Texas Conservatives Win Vote on Textbook Standards: Because the state is one of the largest buyers of textbooks, the changes approved by the Texas School Board will have a broad influence. | 188 |
| 604. | Pakistani Offensive Turns Into a Test of Wills: The army has gained the upper hand, but insurgents in South Waziristan continue to make their presence known. | 157 |
| 605. | Obama Focuses on Yellen, 2 Others to Fill Fed Board: The administration on Friday identified two economists and a lawyer as its choices to fill vacancies on the central bank's board of governors. | 195 |
| 606. | Plastic Logic Delays Its Que Tablet: Plastic Logic is delaying its $800 professional document- and book-reading device until this summer. | 137 |
| 607. | Patient Money: Finding the Right Care for the Elderly: Advice for making an informed decision about supporting an ailing parent without bankrupting the family. | 159 |
| 608. | Cost of Stadium Reveals Tensions in South Africa: Even as a $137 million stadium to be used for four World Cup games this summer is rising, poverty remains prevalent in South Africa. | 182 |
| 609. | China Warns Google Again After C.E.O.'s Remarks: A top Chinese regulator warned bluntly that any move by Google to stop censoring its Chinese search engine would draw a response from Beijing. | 191 |
| 610. | China Warns Google Again After C.E.O.'s Statement: A government minister responded to a statement from Google's chief executive that "something will happen soon" in a standoff over Internet censorship. | 201 |
| 611. | Talks to Address Trade in Tuna and Ivory: Negotiations on protecting endangered species will open in Qatar with tensions over efforts to ban trade in bluefin tuna and to reopen exports of elephant ivory. | 203 |
| 612. | German Church Leader Meets Pope to Address Scandal: After the meeting Friday, Archbishop Robert Zollitsch said that Pope Benedict was "very satisfied" with steps the German church had taken to address the abuse. | 211 |
| 613. | Vonn Wins 3rd Straight World Cup: Putting an exclamation point on a season of unprecedented achievements, Lindsey Vonn now has 33 World Cup wins, the most for an American skier. | 177 |
| 614. | Beliefs: Beliefs: A Christian Overture to Muslims Has Its Critics: "The Camel Method" for preaching to Muslims has prompted controversy among Southern Baptists. | 160 |
| 615. | Lexus, a Toyota Brand, Avoids Taint From Recalls: The brand's sales and reputation have held up, analysts say, because Lexus has not been included in Toyota's most serious recalls. | 180 |
| 616. | Kathryn Bigelow: How Oscar Found Ms. Right: Kathryn Bigelow's two-fisted win at the Academy Awards has helped dismantle stereotypes about what types of films women can and should direct. | 186 |
| 617. | N.H.T.S.A. Studying 'Black Box' for Cars: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering whether data recorders similar to those on planes should be required on all new cars and trucks. | 205 |
| 618. | Movin' On Up: A new flat panel TV wall mounting bracket makes viewing an automated process. | 91 |
| 619. | Obama to Delay Pacific Trip By Three Days: President Obama is delaying his trip to Indonesia, Australia and Guam next week, so the White House can focus on passing health care legislation. | 188 |
| 620. | Christians Urged to Boycott Glenn Beck: A liberal evangelical leader responds to the broadcaster's attack on churches that preach about social or economic justice. | 163 |
| 621. | U.S. Retail Sales Topped Forecasts, Rose 0.3% in February: The 0.3 percent increase, the biggest since November, provided hope that the recovery was gaining momentum. | 166 |
| 622. | Book Review | 'Black Hearts: One Platoon's Descent Into Madness in Iraq's Triangle of Death,' by Jim Frederick: A riveting account of the flawed leadership, bad luck and virulent personalities that led to the 2006 murder of an entire Iraqi family by American soldiers. | 268 |
| 623. | Solar Power Up Your iPhone: A new solar charger promises to keep your iPhone juiced up at all times. | 100 |
| 624. | Palestinians Honor a Figure Reviled in Israel as a Terrorist: Palestinian students dedicated a public square to the memory of Dalal Mughrabi, who in 1978 helped carry out the deadliest terrorist attack in Israel's history. | 222 |
| 625. | Tip of the Week: Baseball Schedules: How to put a baseball game schedule onto your personal calendar. | 101 |
| 626. | Lindsey Vonn Wins World Cup: GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) -- Lindsey Vonn won her third straight overall World Cup title. | 129 |
| 627. | British Airways Crew Plan Strike: The union representing British Airways cabin crew says workers will strike for a total of seven days this month. | 146 |
| 628. | Twin Suicide Attacks Hit Military Sites in Pakistan: The suicide bombings killed at least 39 in the second attack in a week to strike the eastern city of Lahore. | 161 |
| 629. | Winter Games Yield Forecasting Insights: A system used at the Games is part of a program to improve the accuracy of winter storm forecasting. | 141 |
| 630. | Deadly Blast Shakes Pakistan City: Police say a suicide bomber targeting an army vehicle struck the city of Lahore with many casualties feared. | 143 |
| 631. | Janet Yellen Is Said to Be Picked for a Fed Seat: Janet L. Yellen, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, is thought to favor keeping interest rates low to stimulate economic growth and reduce joblessness. | 222 |
| 632. | Advertising: Instant Ads Set the Pace on the Web: Companies like Google, Yahoo and Microsoft let advertisers buy ads in the milliseconds between the time someone enters a site's Web address and the moment the page appears. | 222 |
| 633. | Afghan Tribal Rivalries Bedevil a U.S. Plan: Fighting between Afghan subtribes raises questions about using tribes as part of a counterinsurgency strategy. | 155 |
| 634. | How Do You Say 'Jersey Shore' in Russian?: At a casting call in Brooklyn for the Russian equivalent of "Jersey Shore," some of the accents are different but the lifestyle seems familiar. | 186 |
| 635. | A Trailblazer of Civil Rights Dies Forgotten: Neighbors were startled to learn that Juanita W. Goggins, who had frozen to death at home, was the first black woman elected to the South Carolina legislature. | 205 |
| 636. | 'The Demons': 12-Hour Play, and Endless Bragging Rights: "The Demons," a 12-hour production of a grim Dostoyevsky novel that will be performed only twice, may be the must-see show of the New York theater season. | 211 |
| 637. | U.C.L.A. 75, Arizona 69: U.C.L.A. Ends Arizona's N.C.A.A. Tournament Streak: Arizona's streak of 25 consecutive N.C.A.A. appearances has ended, and with it their hopes of an automatic bid. | 188 |
| 638. | Obama Social Secretary Ran Into Sharp Elbows: The rise and fall of Desirée Rogers, the White House social secretary who became a victim of a publicity stunt by aspiring reality show stars. | 188 |
| 639. | Earthquake's Burdens Weigh Heavily on Haiti's Elderly: No strangers to hardship, elderly Haitians find themselves distinctly vulnerable and emotionally burdened these days. | 172 |
| 640. | New Earmark Rules Have Lobbyists Scrambling: Lobbyists and military contractors dependent on lucrative no-bid contracts were looking for ways to get around the new House ban involving commercial companies. | 205 |
| 641. | Board's Decision to Close 28 Kansas City Schools Follows Years of Inaction: The decision to shutter 28 of its 61 schools reveals the depth of dysfunction in the chaotic, almost non-functioning Kansas City School Board. | 219 |
| 642. | American Held in Yemen After Shootout: A 26-year-old from suburban New Jersey is in custody in Yemen, after he was arrested in a sweep of suspected militants and reportedly killed a security guard in a failed escape attempt. | 224 |
| 643. | Inquest on Lehman Brothers Failure Points to Accounting Gimmicks: Before the investment bank's failure, transactions secretly moved billions of dollars off its books, an examiner's report finds. | 194 |
| 644. | Ground Zero Workers Reach $657 Million Settlement: A settlement has been reached in the cases of thousands of rescue and cleanup workers who sued the city over damage to their health, according to city officials. | 212 |
| 645. | Rapid Rise in Seed Prices Draws U.S. Scrutiny: A Justice Department antitrust investigation of the seed industry is apparently focused on Monsanto. | 147 |
| 646. | Sorting Through the Apple iPad Options: Mirror, mirror on the wall, what's the fairest iPad of all? Nick Bilton finds that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. | 160 |
| 647. | Samsung Unwraps a New E-Book Reader: Samsung unwraps an e-book reader that is missing one very key feature--3G connectivity. | 124 |
| 648. | Social Networking Apps That Network: What are the best apps for consolidating all your social networking on a cellphone? | 120 |
| 649. | How to Choose the Right Apple iPad for You: A step-by-step guide to making a smart choice between the Wi-Fi-only and 3G versions of Apple's iPad. | 145 |
| 650. | What We're Reading: A Nobel Peace Prize for Us All?: Our daily roundup of Internet gems looks at a campaign to award the Nobel Peace Prize to the Internet, quantum computing and one airline's crackdown on video chatting in the air. | 231 |
| 651. | South by Southwest: A Virtual Playground in Austin: Start-up hopefuls and creative entrepreneurs are heading to the South by Southwest technology conference. | 157 |
| 652. | Reid's Wife and Daughter in Accident: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife and daughter were being treated from serious injuries they sustained when their vehicle was rear-ended, a spokesman said. | 200 |
| 653. | Top Obama Priorities Collide as Student Loan Legislation May Be Attached to Health Care: Top Democrats are fighting to attach the proposed overhaul of student loan programs to health care reform. | 195 |
| 654. | Ground Broken on Atlantic Yards Project: After years of delays and lawsuits, officials broke ground Thursday afternoon on the $4.9 billion Atlantic Yards project near Downtown Brooklyn. | 185 |
| 655. | Pink Floyd Wins Court Battle With EMI Over Downloads: The court ruling prevents the record company from selling single downloads on the Internet from the group's concept albums. | 177 |
| 656. | Nokia is Coming to America – Still: Backed by flashy new phones and fresh software, Nokia is ready to woo American smartphone buyers all over again on price. | 164 |
| 657. | Girl Fatally Struck by Train at 77th Street: A girl was crushed to death between a subway train and the platform at the 77th Street station of the No. 6 train on Thursday afternoon. | 181 |
| 658. | Starbucks Fans Can Become 'Baristas' on Foursquare: Starbucks will give loyal customers a barista badge on Foursquare -- and get information about their behavior. | 162 |
| 659. | Reyes Prescribed Rest for Thyroid: Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is likely to start the season on the disabled list, missing two to eight weeks, his agent said on Thursday. | 168 |
| 660. | Cuomo Will Recuse Himself From Paterson Investigations: Andrew M. Cuomo, the New York Attorney General, said he would appoint an independent counsel to take over his office's investigation into two matters involving Gov. David A. Paterson. | 239 |
| 661. | Concerns on Iran in U.S. Rights Report: The State Department said in an annual report that the human rights situation in Iran had "degenerated" since the disputed election last year. | 182 |
| 662. | Syracuse Has an Injury Scare in Loss to Georgetown: Syracuse center Arinze Onuaku left with an injury but is expected to be back for the N.C.A.A. tournament. | 157 |
| 663. | Patchwork Retirement Plan Adds to Greece's Debt Woes: Greece's retirement plan, which lets 40 percent of its work force retire early, has become divisive in Europe. | 164 |
| 664. | Aqueduct Casino Deal is Dead: Gov. David A. Paterson's office said Aqueduct Entertainment Group would not be awarded a contract to build and run a casino at the Aqueduct racetrack. | 180 |
| 665. | Holder Failed to Disclose Brief on Detainee Policy: A Justice Department spokesman said the omission by Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. during his confirmation hearings was inadvertent. | 190 |
| 666. | Live Updates From the Big East Tournament, Day 3: Live updates from Day 3 of the Big East men's basketball tournament. | 118 |
| 667. | New Site Unmasks Chatroulette Players: Does Chatroulette, the popular video chat site, lose its appeal if it loses its anonymity? | 129 |
| 668. | Disease Cause Is Pinpointed With Genome: It now appears possible to sequence a patient's genome at reasonable cost and with sufficient accuracy to be useful. | 157 |
| 669. | Investors Bet on Betaworks, a New York Tech Incubator: Betaworks, the start-up incubator that helped spawn TweetDeck and Bit.ly, raises another $20 million. | 156 |
| 670. | Unease Hangs Over Mideast as Biden Ends Israel Trip: Uncertainty over talks between Palestinians and Israelis seems only to have grown during the course of Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s visit. | 199 |
| 671. | Aftershock Measuring 7.2 Shakes Chile During Inauguration: A 7.2-magnitude quake hit central Chile on Thursday as the inaugural ceremonies for the new president were under way. | 176 |
| 672. | Dodd to Offer Regulation Bill Without G.O.P.: The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, hoping to break a logjam on the overhaul of financial regulations, will unveil his proposal on Monday. | 194 |
| 673. | Texas Hearing Considers Deeper Conservative Stamp on Textbooks: Proposed changes to the state's social studies curriculum would portray conservatives in a more positive light. | 175 |
| 674. | World Food Program Won't Renew Some Somalia Contracts: World Food Program officials said it would welcome an independent investigation into its Somalia operations after a report that up to half the food aid was being diverted. | 226 |
| 675. | Q&A: The Safety of Unsecure Networks: Logging on to someone else's Wi-Fi network can leave your computer vulnerable. | 116 |
| 676. | Hamas Releases British Journalist: The British journalist, accused by Hamas of being a security threat, had been held for a month in Gaza. | 138 |
| 677. | Biden Appeals to Restart Peace Talks: Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. called for no delay in resuming peace talks, after Palestinians said Israel must cancel a settlement project before negotiations can begin. | 212 |
| 678. | Tight Race in Iraq Could Mean Weeks of Horse-Trading: Early results in Iraq's elections on Thursday indicated that Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki's coalition was likely to win a plurality in an exceedingly close race. | 222 |
| 679. | Tough Times for Basil Paterson, Father of New York's Governor: Friends said it has been hard for Basil A. Paterson, a political power in Harlem for decades, to watch his son, David A. Paterson, become embroiled in scandal. | 222 |
| 680. | New Strike Paralyzes Greece: For the second time in a week, a general strike Thursday closed public services, halting all flights and most transport across the debt-plagued country. | 181 |
| 681. | Barcelona Journal: Trumpeting Catalan in Small Type on the Big Screen: A local bill requiring that at least half the copies of every film from outside Europe be dubbed in Catalan is the latest attempt to assert Catalan culture. | 228 |
| 682. | Greece Paralyzed by New Strike: A nationwide strike on Thursday closed hospitals and schools and stopped all flights and most public transport across the debt-plagued country. | 175 |
| 683. | Syracuse-Georgetown Game Highlights Big East Matchups: With the opening rounds over, it's time for the top seeds to play in the Big East tournament. The first matchup is a familiar one: Georgetown versus Syracuse. | 213 |
| 684. | Advertising: Like Texting, but With Video: Companies like American Greetings are moving beyond texting by offering services that send video messages to cellphones. | 163 |
| 685. | The Mouse That Roared: Turning to the Internet to Catch a Favorite TV Show: With new devices making it easy to stream Internet content to a television, more people are watching cable shows for free. | 198 |
| 686. | Sports Business: Lots of Memories, and Debris, at Old Yankee Stadium: So much has been destroyed that it's hard to feel even a tingle of fuzzy nostalgia for the house that Ruth built and the city is razing. | 206 |
| 687. | Battery Ventures Raises a Fresh $750 Million: Battery Ventures' new, $750 million fund is the latest sign of a revival in Silicon Valley. | 137 |
| 688. | TARP Oversight Panel Finds Fault With GMAC Bailouts: A report to be released Friday questions the Bush administration's decision to rescue "a company that apparently posed no systemic risk to the financial system." | 214 |
| 689. | Dogs That Detect Bedbugs: Bedbug-sniffing dogs are the new and furry front line in an escalating domestic war. | 110 |
| 690. | Obama's Student Loan Overhaul Endangered: House Democrats were desperately trying to prevent a sweeping overhaul of student loan programs from becoming a casualty of the health care battle. | 190 |
| 691. | Kansas City Adopts Plan to Close Nearly Half Its Schools: The Board of Education in Kansas City, Mo., accepted a sweeping and contentious plan to shrink its school system in the face of dwindling enrollment, budget cuts and a $50 million deficit. | 246 |
| 692. | Gary Gensler's Conversion to Financial Reformer: Gary Gensler, head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is the leading contender to oversee the instruments that played a key role in the financial crisis. | 212 |
| 693. | David J. Loglisci Pleads Guilty in New York Pension Scandal: David J. Loglisci, the former chief investment officer for the New York's pension fund, told a court of kickbacks. | 175 |
| 694. | Driven to Distraction: Distracted Driving in Ambulances and Police Cruisers: Lawmakers are trying to get drivers to stop texting and talking on the phone, but police officers and paramedics are required to use an array of dashboard gadgets. | 240 |
| 695. | Chile's New President Enters a Changed Political Landscape: Sebastián Pińera takes office Thursday, after the earthquake and subsequent relief efforts have changed perceptions of the military and of the political right. | 219 |
| 696. | E-Mail Messages Are Disclosed in Ensign's Ethics Case: Previously undisclosed e-mail messages provide new evidence about Senator John Ensign's efforts to steer lobbying work to the husband of his former mistress. | 213 |
| 697. | A Futures Site Coming to Bet on Movie Ticket Sales: A virtual futures exchange is being assembled to allow people to bet money on a film's box office success. | 158 |
| 698. | Driven to Distraction: Distracted Driving in Ambulances and Police Cruisers: Lawmakers are trying to get drivers to stop texting and talking on the phone, but police officers and paramedics are required to use an array of dashboard gadgets. | 240 |
| 699. | TV May Be the New Google Reader Play's Best Venue: Google announced a new feature of its Google Reader Web site on Wednesday called Google Reader Play. The updated application offers a simple, personalized view of Web content. | 226 |
| 700. | Archive and Historical Society Exhibition for Grateful Dead: An exhibit at the New-York Historical Society is the first large- scale showing of items from the Grateful Dead archive. | 181 |
| 701. | Baby's Snuggled in a Sling, but Safe?: Baby carriers are more popular as parents believe the snuggled-up style has benefits for infants. | 136 |
| 702. | A Futures Site Coming to Bet on Movie Ticket Sales: A virtual futures exchange is being assembled to allow people to bet money on a film's box office success. | 158 |
| 703. | Decoded Genome Gives New Hope in Confronting Diseases: Geneticists said the new research shows it is now possible to sequence the genome of a patient at reasonable cost and with sufficient accuracy to be of practical use to researchers. | 236 |
| 704. | Detained Herdsmen Talk About Killings in Nigeria: The police have arrested about 200 people in Jos, where this week dozens of herdsmen slaughtered hundreds of people in a brutal act of sectarian retribution. | 207 |
| 705. | What We're Reading: What You're Reading: Our daily roundup of technology tidbits features Google's new service to show you what the Web is reading, the employment boom for hackers and a couple of trips down memory lane. | 219 |
| 706. | Tech Talk Podcast: This week's podcast includes the changing fortunes of Pandora, the Internet radio site and an exploration of geek style. | 139 |
| 707. | Quoted Remarks by Nelson Mandela's Ex-Wife Raise a Stir: In the London Evening Standard this week Winnie Mandikizela-Mandela described her former husband as a figurehead who had made a bad deal with South Africa's former white rulers. | 234 |
| 708. | With New Homes, Town Makes Amends for Discrimination Decades Ago: Hamtramck, Mich., settled a long-running housing discrimination suit by offering homes to the descendants of black residents forced off their property in the 1950s and '60s. | 239 |
| 709. | State of the Art: Multitouch Computing Is Here. Will Gorilla Arm Follow?: Finger gestures used on the iPhone can now be used on laptops and full-size computer screens, but the tactile experience isn't quite the same. | 216 |
| 710. | Administration Nears a Crossroads on Trade: The question is whether the U.S. is prepared to lead or whether protectionist pressures will make it impossible to engage fully with trading partners. | 194 |
| 711. | Q&A: Controlling the PC by Phone: The iPhone App Store has apps that allow you to remotely tap into your PC. | 108 |
| 712. | Furriers Lure Young Designers: An industry campaign to aggressively court designers results in a fur rebound on the runway. | 123 |
| 713. | House Leaders Bar Earmarks to For-Profit Companies: The ban, announced by House Democratic leaders, wipes out one of the most lucrative and controversial means of awarding no-bid contracts to private firms. | 206 |
| 714. | White House Spars With the Chief Justice: The administration doesn't hesitate to take issue with remarks made by the chief justice of the United States. | 152 |
| 715. | Group Will Review Climate Panel Work: The review aims to help the U.N. climate change panel avoid the kinds of errors that have brought its work into question in recent months, officials said Wednesday. | 202 |
| 716. | Tricks to Keep Your Device's Battery Going and Going: Smartphone and laptop batteries may seem like cruel masters when they threaten to lose power, but you have more control than you may think. | 193 |
| 717. | Two Large Multinationals Pull Back From Iran: The announcements by Ingersoll-Rand and Royal Dutch Shell come as the U.S. is pressing for new sanctions. | 151 |
| 718. | Mobile Apps That Outperform Web Sites: Some Web site founders have been surprised that their products are better suited to cellphones. | 134 |
| 719. | Sebelius to Insurers: It's Not Too Late to Work Together: How long "before the business model collapses of its own weight?,'' the secretary of health and human services asked insurers on Wednesday. | 197 |
| 720. | Obama Tells Haitian Leader That U.S. Aid Will Continue: President Obama made the pledge after meeting with President Rene Preval of Haiti on Wednesday, even as the U.S. military begins withdrawing forces. | 204 |
| 721. | No Noise is Good Noise: The Sony NC300D earbuds perform as well as their bigger cousins, the over-the-ear NC500Ds, but at a fraction of the size and weight. | 156 |
| 722. | Concocting a Cure for Kids With Issues: The fight over vision therapy, a controversial subspecialty of optometry that takes the traditional practice beyond its usual focus on eye health and eyesight. | 199 |
| 723. | Pennsylvania Woman Tied to Plot on Cartoonist: Prosecutors accused Colleen R. LaRose, who called herself "JihadJane," of involvement in a plot with militants. | 158 |
| 724. | In Illinois, Scores Apply to Run as No. 2 on Democratic Ticket: After scandal forced the nominee for lieutenant governor out, Democrats in Illinois are letting citizens apply online to run. | 189 |
| 725. | Yoink If You Want Free Stuff: Yoink, a new Apple iPhone application and Web site, allows people to post and look for free items in areas near them. | 147 |
| 726. | Iran and U.S. Trade Barbs in Kabul Visit: As his visit overlapped with that of the U.S. defense secretary, the Iranian president said the U.S. occupation was doomed to fail. | 173 |
| 727. | On the White House: Rove on Rove: A Conversation With the Former Bush Senior Adviser: The Times caught up with Karl Rove to talk about democracy in Iraq, the impact of the C.I.A. leak case and questions about his family life. | 225 |
| 728. | NYT: Tech Talk for 03/11/2010: The Internet radio site Pandora is on an upswing and Bettina Edelstein talks to Times technology reporter Claire Cain Miller about how it works and how it's managed to survive. J.D. Biersdorfer chats with the senior merchandiser for ThinkGeek.com, Ty Liotta, about geek taste and selecting the gadgets, clothing, snacks and other stuff the site sells. What's a geek, anyway? Pedro Rafael Rosado checks out the term, and he's no nerd. In J.D.'s roundup of the week's tech news: a new HP tablet that runs Flash; Google's new Data Explorer and Valve and Steam games for the Mac. | 606 |
| 729. | TV Providers Seek New Federal Rules on Retransmission Rights: With a petition to the F.C.C. and a letter to Congressional leaders, cable and satellite providers said the current rules were "broken and in need of repair." | 220 |
| 730. | With Biden in West Bank, Settlements Cloud Talks: Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. arrived in Ramallah to meet with Palestinian leaders a day after Israel said it would build 1,600 new housing units in East Jerusalem. | 219 |
| 731. | Panel Releases Proposal to Set U.S. Standards for Education: The new standards, which experts said could well be adopted by a majority of states, would replace the nation's motley current checkerboard of locally written standards. | 230 |
| 732. | Jerusalem Journal: Palestinian Family's Eviction Stirs Old Ghosts in a Contested City: The removal of a Palestinian family has touched two nerves: the fate of East Jerusalem and the grievances of refugees from the 1948 war. | 223 |
| 733. | Corey Haim, Actor, Has Died: Mr. Haim, an actor best known for his roles in 1980s coming-of-age comedies like "Lucas" and "License to Drive," was found dead on Wednesday. He was 38. | 181 |
| 734. | Attacking Lawyers From the Right and Left: Is it fair to criticize lawyers for having represented Guantanamo detainees? | 119 |
| 735. | Gates in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Iran: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will discuss military cooperation and Iran's nuclear program, officials said. | 151 |
| 736. | Economic Scene: Wishing for a Health Care Plan That Cuts Costs: President Obama's health reform plan is a mixed bag for those who care about keeping down medical costs. | 168 |
| 737. | New York Is Finally Taking Its Coffee Seriously: Dozens of new cafes and coffee bars treat coffee making like an art, or at least a high form of craft. | 151 |
| 738. | New Breed of Brewers of No Buzz: Niche coffee roasters are changing decaf by going an extra mile for good beans. | 112 |
| 739. | China's Exports Rise 46 Percent: Economists said the data signals a rebound in consumer demand in the U.S. and other Western markets. | 133 |
| 740. | Red Sox to Cubs, Kevin Millar Embraces Another Challenge: Kevin Millar was with Boston when it won its first World Series in 86 years. Can he help the Chicago Cubs end their long drought? | 187 |
| 741. | Prominent Sunni Cleric Dies: Sheik Mohammed Sayed Tantawi died of a heart attack during a visit to Saudi Arabia. | 112 |
| 742. | After Victory Against Disney, Children's Group Loses Its Lease: The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood was evicted after pressuring the Walt Disney Company into offering refunds to buyers of its Baby Einstein videos. | 222 |
| 743. | Sports of The Times: St. John's Takes an Opener, With No Fight From UConn: St. John's gets to play another day in the Big East tournament. And Connecticut does not. Both good. | 175 |
| 744. | Aid Group Attacked in Pakistan: Militants attacked the offices of an international aid group in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday, killing five people working for the organization, police said. | 191 |
| 745. | Demand for Lithium Is Poised to Take Off: As awareness spreads that lithium is an ingredient for hybrid cars, a hunt is under way for sources of the metal. | 155 |
| 746. | Google Opens App Store For Business Software: Google unveiled a marketplace of business software to help to spur the adoption of its own suite of productivity applications. | 172 |
| 747. | Google Maps Adds Directions for Cylists: Google adds biking directions to its digital maps for 150 American cities, to the acclaim of cycling activists. | 152 |
| 748. | 2 Reports of Trouble in Stopping Toyota Priuses: Two drivers reported problems with Priuses that they said were not related to a sticking mat. | 142 |
| 749. | Eric J. Massa Says He Tickled House Staff Member: Former Representative Eric J. Massa, under investigation by a Congressional ethics panel, said he "did nothing sexual." | 169 |
| 750. | Nascar Gives Edwards Probation for Deliberately Causing Crash: After imploring drivers to be more aggressive on the racetrack this season to help rebuild fading fan support, Nascar issued a probation to Carl Edwards. | 216 |
| 751. | Draft on Payday Rules Loses a Provision: Senator Bob Corker wants a proposed bank agency to be more lenient toward nonbank companies, but some advocates say that would hurt consumers. | 183 |
| 752. | No. 1 UConn 60, No. 8 West Virginia 32: No. 1 UConn Women Improvise to an All-Too-Familiar Tune: UConn won its 72nd consecutive game, an N.C.A.A. women's record, and another Big East title on Tuesday. | 200 |
| 753. | Attacks on Detainee Lawyers Split Conservatives: Right-leaning legal scholars have bristled at a video, produced by a group that Liz Cheney runs, that questions the loyalty of lawyers who worked for terror detainees. | 216 |
| 754. | Abroad: Caravaggio in Ascendance: An Antihero's Time to Shine: By at least one amusing new metric, Michelangelo has been bumped from his perch atop the Italian art charts by Caravaggio, a hyperrealist whose art is instantly accessible. | 235 |
| 755. | Angered by U.S. Security, Pakistanis Return as Heroes: A U.S. tour arranged by the State Department to improve ties to Pakistani legislators ended in a public relations fiasco when the group refused to submit to extra airport screening. | 236 |
| 756. | As Abuse Scandals Widen in Europe, Vatican Defends Response: The Vatican said Tuesday that local churches had "acted swiftly and decisively" to address the growing child sex abuse scandal in Europe. | 198 |
| 757. | Ravitch Sets Broad Plan on New York Fiscal Crisis: Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch will unveil a plan that includes borrowing billions and imposing curbs on future spending. | 166 |
| 758. | Pennsylvania Woman Tied to Plot on Cartoonist: Federal prosecutors accused Colleen R. LaRose, who called herself "JihadJane," of linking up online with militants overseas, culminating in an alleged murder plot. | 210 |
| 759. | What We're Reading: Barbie, Steve Jobs and Carly Fiorina: Our daily roundup of Web gems includes a deeper look at Barbie the engineer, Carly Fiorina's tenure at Hewlett-Packard, Jonathan Schwartz's battles with Steve Jobs and Bill Gates and a pricing glitch at Amazon.com. | 272 |
| 760. | Special Report: Paris Fashion Week: McQueen's Mesmerizing Finale: Alexander McQueen's last creations had subtlety and beauty as well as the urgent futurism that was the essence of his spirit. | 191 |
| 761. | Bank of America Ending Overdrafts on Debit Cards: The decision could cost the bank tens of millions a year in revenue and put pressure on other banks to do the same. | 165 |
| 762. | Demand for Lithium Is Poised to Take Off: As awareness spreads that lithium is an ingredient for hybrid cars, a hunt is under way for sources of the metal. | 155 |
| 763. | State Police Losing Its Second Chief in Two Weeks: The State Police's first deputy superintendent had been serving as acting superintendent since last Tuesday, when his predecessor resigned. | 190 |
| 764. | Flu Shots in Children Help People of All Ages: A study of farming colonies in Canada found that giving flu vaccine to schoolchildren protected the community. | 157 |
| 765. | Gates Visits Former Taliban Village: Robert M. Gates's visit to the village of Now Zad — and his first walk through a market during wartime in Iraq or Afghanistan — would have been unimaginable even three months ago. | 230 |
| 766. | Half of Food Aid to Somalia Is Diverted, Report Says: As much as half the food aid sent to Somalia is diverted from needy people to a web of corrupt contractors, Islamist militants and local U.N. staff, according to a new report. | 229 |
| 767. | I Tickled Aide, but That Was All, Massa Says: He acknowledges exercising poor judgment, recalling tickling an aide during a birthday party. | 139 |
| 768. | H.P. Barks, Then Bites Apple on the iPad: Two of the world's computing powerhouses have started a war of words around their forthcoming tablet computers. | 153 |
| 769. | St. John's 73, UConn 51: St. John's Eliminates a Fading UConn: St. John's buried the Huskies' last hopes for reaching the N.C.A.A. tournament by winning the first round matchup in the Big East Tournament. | 204 |
| 770. | A Talk with the Turing Winner: Charles Thacker, the lead designer on the Alto, the Xerox PARC prototype of the modern personal computer, won the Turing Award. | 158 |
| 771. | Panasonic Adds Micro Four Thirds Cameras: Panasonic has added two new Micro Four Thirds cameras to its line-up, including a model with a touch-screen and one that is the smallest interchangeable lens camera with a viewfinder. | 225 |
| 772. | After a Disruptive Airport Kiss, Facing the Consequences: Haisong Jiang, who prompted an evacuation of a terminal at Newark airport in January, pleaded guilty to defiant trespass on Tuesday. | 190 |
| 773. | China and India Join Climate Accord: The countries are the last two major economies to join the agreement reached in December, which calls for limiting the rise in global temperatures. | 184 |
| 774. | Chilean Cities Shifted West in Quake: The Earth really did move during the massive Chile quake: Researchers say cities and islands physically shifted west a bit. | 161 |
| 775. | Facebook Will Allow Users to Share Location: The social networking site plans to roll out features next month that will give its 400 million users the option of sharing their location with friends as part of their news feeds. | 225 |
| 776. | Some Iraq Results Coming Wednesday: Iraq's electoral commission said Tuesday that it would announce partial results of parliamentary elections on Wednesday. | 156 |
| 777. | Cisco Unveils One Router to Rule Them All: Cisco has unveiled its biggest routing system to date, one that the company says is capable of linking everyone in China on a video call. | 180 |
| 778. | Pressed by Charters, Public Schools Try Marketing: Principals in Harlem are hiring firms to help lure students with Web sites, brochures and open houses. | 153 |
| 779. | Live Updates From the Big East Tournament: The Times's Pete Thamel and Kevin Armstrong, along with Zach Hillesland, a former Notre Dame forward, will provide analysis and updates throughout the day. | 198 |
| 780. | Uproar in India Over Quota for Female Lawmakers: A plan to reserve a third of the seats in India's legislatures for women plunged Parliament into chaos and threatened the governing coalition. | 191 |
| 781. | A Little Black Box to Jog Failing Memory: Researchers have tested the Sensecam, which contains a digital camera and an accelerometer, as an aid to people with Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders. | 206 |
| 782. | Solar Industry Learns Lessons in Spanish Sun: A national commitment to solar power transformed one community but big subsidies led to unsustainable growth. | 155 |
| 783. | A Bike Theft in the Time of Twitter: An alarm goes out online, and a messenger is soon reunited with his stolen bike. | 117 |
| 784. | China and India Join Climate Accord: The countries are the last two major economies to sign up to join the agreement reached in December, which calls for limiting the rise in global temperatures. | 195 |
| 785. | New Palm OS 1.4 Adds Video: Palm has added new features in its Web OS 1.4 upgrade. Here's how to get it. | 104 |
| 786. | Foursquare Introduces New Tools for Businesses: Foursquare, a location-based social network, is rolling out new tools that will give businesses more information about their customers and allow them to target special offers. | 223 |
| 787. | App of the Week: M.L.B.'s Utility Player: Major League Baseball issues a $14.95 baseball app that works on most smartphones. But to watch the live games, you'll need to pay $100 more. | 183 |
| 788. | Google's Toolkit for Translators Helps Feed Its Machine: With its Translator Toolkit, Google hopes to teach its translation system to understand minority languages, like Maori. | 176 |
| 789. | Fashion Review: Minimalism, and Plenty of It: Reviews of Givenchy, Galliano, Lagerfeld and McCartney collections. | 113 |
| 790. | Mexico Oil Politics Keeps Riches Just Out of Reach: The country, which kicked out oil firms in 1938, now needs assistance to get its oil out of the ground. | 155 |
| 791. | Lost in Time, Letters Capture American Grief for a President: A new book has collected some of the thousands of surviving letters to Jacqueline Kennedy after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. | 201 |
| 792. | Indonesian Forces Kill 3 Terror Suspects: Indonesian counterterrorism forces stormed an Internet cafe and a nearby house on the outskirts of Jakarta on Tuesday. | 160 |
| 793. | Q&A: Sweep Out Old System Restore Files: How to rid your PC of old System Restore files. | 88 |
| 794. | Berlin's Airport: Shining Beacon or Waste of Money: To get Berliners arguing, bring up the $3.4 billion mega-airport rising just beyond the limits of Germany's hip but economically strapped capital. | 198 |
| 795. | Cyprus Police Confirm Body Is Ex-Leader's Corpse: A Cyprus police spokesman has confirmed that a body discovered in a Nicosia cemetery is the stolen corpse of ex-president Tassos Papadopoulos. | 192 |
| 796. | Biden Calls U.S. Ties to Israel 'Unshakable': Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. opened talks with Israeli leaders on Tuesday, part of a concerted U.S. effort to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. | 203 |
| 797. | Itineraries: Going Global, Stateside: Business has become so global that companies are giving cultural training even to those who never go overseas, because they work with people around the world. | 196 |
| 798. | Oscar Winners Try to Keep Whale Off Sushi Plates: Activist documentarians orchestrated a sting operation to ferret out what authorities say is illegal whale meat. | 162 |
| 799. | Sauri Journal: Shower of Aid Brings Flood of Progress: Bombarding a Kenyan town with health care, education and job training seems to be lifting people out of poverty, but can the results be magnified? | 201 |
| 800. | Public Pension Funds Are Adding Risk to Raise Returns: Even as big companies are moving their pension funds out of stocks, state governments are chasing higher returns for their plans by making riskier investments. | 214 |
| 801. | Solar Industry Learns Lessons in Spanish Sun: While a national commitment to solar power transformed one mining community, generous subsidies also resulted in unsustainable growth. | 180 |
| 802. | Nascar's Call for Aggressiveness Is Met by a Deliberate Crash: One result of Nascar's renewed focus on aggressive driving came when Carl Edwards sent Brad Keselowski flying on Sunday. | 183 |
| 803. | In Chile Capital, Damage Is Inside and Invisible: Santiago's high-rises and tree-lined boulevards appear mostly unscathed, but many people in the city still do not know if their lives will ever be the same. | 206 |
| 804. | In Jury Selection for Hate Crime, a Struggle to Find Tolerance: Prospective jurors in the case of the 2008 killing of a 37-year-old Ecuadorean in Patchogue, N.Y., have brought up issues about the treatment of immigrants in Suffolk County. | 238 |
| 805. | Google Improves Its Translation Tool: The company is using its network to push the limits of translation technology; its free service has become the favored source for millions. | 177 |
| 806. | Google Improves Its Translation Tool: The company is using its network to push the limits of translation technology; its free service has become the favored source for millions. | 177 |
| 807. | Experts Urge Keeping Civilian and Military Options in Terror Trials: Some former security officials warned that a proposed ban on civilian trials could create obstacles to swift punishment. | 189 |
| 808. | New Trial Granted in 5 Murders in New Orleans: A judge overturned the trophy verdict because the prosecution failed to turn over evidence in a capital case. | 156 |
| 809. | Supreme Court Roundup: Justices to Hear Case of Protest at Marine's Funeral: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide whether the father of a fallen Marine may sue protesters from the Westboro Baptist Church who picketed the funeral. | 237 |
| 810. | Reaching for Stars When Space Thrilled and Paranoia Ruled: In a new book, "Another Science Fiction: Advertising the Space Race 1957-1962," Megan Prelinger sees hopes, dreams and fears in the form of magazine ads. | 212 |
| 811. | What We're Reading: Conan's Twitter Buddy and New York in Pixels: Our daily roundup of Web gems includes a brain-controlled computer, the one person that Conan O'Brien follows on Twitter and a new site that broadcasts your purchase history to your followers. | 258 |
| 812. | Oil and Gasoline Prices Begin to Creep Up: Somewhat upbeat economic data, new tensions in Nigeria and reports that China plans to build up its reserves have lifted crude prices. Gasoline prices have followed. | 208 |
| 813. | Toyota Says Its Fixes Work When Properly Done: The carmaker said reports of continued acceleration problems after a repair could be traced to improper work. | 156 |
| 814. | Departing Congressman Assails Democrats: Representative Eric J. Massa, a New York Democrat accused of sexual harassment, said that party leaders tried to drive him out of office. | 178 |
| 815. | Why So Many Superheroes Are Drawn to New York: A panel in Midtown on Tuesday will examine New York City as character, inspiration and player in the universe of superhero comics. | 177 |
| 816. | Infection Defense May Spur Alzheimer's: Beta amyloid, which was once thought to be a chief villain in Alzheimer's, may be part of the brain's normal defenses, researchers at Harvard suggested. | 192 |
| 817. | Doctor in Drug Inquiry Says He Treated Rodriguez: Anthony Galea, who is under investigation in Canada for possibly smuggling drugs into the United States, said he treated Alex Rodriguez for an inflamed hip last season. | 218 |
| 818. | The Academy Smiles With Both Faces: The Oscars telecast exposed an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in identity crisis: the ceremony was big and commercial; the winners were small and arty. | 200 |
| 819. | Pandora: In the Middle of the Music: The music and technology industries are still trying to figure out how we will listen to music online in the future, but Pandora is trying to capitalize on whatever business model eventually emerges. | 236 |
| 820. | Enriching Uranium Only Gets Easier: Making the leap from reactor-grade nuclear fuel to bomb-grade is like the rich getting richer: really fast. | 143 |
| 821. | Northrop to Bow Out of Bidding for Tanker: The company had complained that the requirements favored Boeing, and Northrop's executives had questioned whether the $40 billion contract would be profitable. | 202 |
| 822. | With Signs of Spring, New York Diners Go Outside: Outdoor dining season seems to come to the city earlier each year, with New Yorkers eager to take advantage of a growing number of options. | 189 |
| 823. | American Missionary Freed in Haiti: One of two U.S. Baptist missionaries still held on kidnapping charges in Haiti was released Monday, but the group's leader remained in custody. | 179 |
| 824. | Hey, 'Friend,' Do You 'Like' My Sad Story?: With their ubiquitous usage on social networks, the meanings of the words "like" and "friend" are starting to change. Do we need to find better words to use instead? | 209 |
| 825. | France Télécom Needs 'Radical Change' After Suicides, Report Says: France Télécom has already stopped several practices identified as being particularly disruptive, like forcing employees to change jobs and closing work sites. | 226 |
| 826. | Greece's Leader Wants to Restrict Speculative Trading: The exotic market bets, the prime minister said on Monday, will make it difficult for Greece to put its austerity program in place. | 186 |
| 827. | Biden Arrives in Israel on Trip to Restart Peace Talks: The visit will also focus on persuading Israel to help in efforts to impose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program rather than pursue direct military action against the country. | 237 |
| 828. | Obama Says Health Overhaul Should Trump Politics: Before a crowd of students, President Obama took aim at critics who say that enacting the bill will hurt Democrats in November. | 177 |
| 829. | Retired General Is Picked for T.S.A.: President Obama plans to appoint a former senior Army official with a career in intelligence to lead the Transportation Security Administration, according to an administration official. | 223 |
| 830. | In a Polarized Court, Getting the Last Word: The practice of Supreme Court justices reading a dissent from the bench to note their unhappiness is on the rise. | 158 |
| 831. | Magazine Preview: The Limits of Rahmism: He was chosen as White House chief of staff because he could make things happen. What happened? | 136 |
| 832. | Link By Link: Strangers in the Net, Exchanging Glances: ChatRoulette, a nascent Internet phenomenon, is providing Web researchers with a social networking case study into the nature of online togetherness. | 205 |
| 833. | A Handy Road Map for the Final Weeks: With the health care debate in the home stretch, the main action is now in the House. | 123 |
| 834. | As Iraq Tallies Vote, U.S. Says Pullout Plans Are 'on Track': The top American military commander in Iraq on Monday praised the Iraqi military's performance during Sunday's parliamentary election. | 196 |
| 835. | Army Officer Is Said to Be T.S.A. Pick: WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama plans to appoint a former senior Army official with a career in intelligence to lead the Transportation Security Administration. | 210 |
| 836. | Ethnic Violence in Nigeria Kills 500, Officials Say: The victims were Christians killed by Muslim herdsmen this weekend, apparently in reprisal for similar attacks on Muslims in January. | 186 |
| 837. | Ford Adds Security and Other Features to Sync System: As Ford Motor makes its Sync technology more powerful, the auto maker is adding security features to protect owners from snoopers. | 184 |
| 838. | Q&A: Making Movies in Windows 7: How to find Windows Movie Maker for Windows 7. | 79 |
| 839. | Quake Kills Dozens in Turkey: At least 51 people died when an earthquake of 6.0 magnitude struck near the town of Elazig in eastern Turkey early on Monday, the semi-official Anatolian News Agency reported. | 205 |
| 840. | Suicide Bomber Rams a Pakistan Building: An explosives-laden truck rammed into the gate of a house used by the Federal Investigation Agency in Lahore, killing at least seven people. | 181 |
| 841. | The TV Watch: Supersizing the Show (Austerity Is So 2009): Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony was one enormous Hollywood stimulus package. | 136 |
| 842. | Gates Visits Afghanistan to Meet With Karzai: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is to review plans for a U.S.-led offensive into the Taliban heartland of Kandahar. | 163 |
| 843. | Wartime Pope Has a Huge Fan: A Jewish Knight: Gary Krupp is credited with breaking a logjam in a debate over whether Pope Pius XII did as much as he could have to save Jews from the Holocaust. | 192 |
| 844. | Drilling Down: Rapid Rise of Children With Cellphones: Though girls still have more cellphones than boys, the gap is about half as large as it was in 2005. | 155 |
| 845. | Major League Baseball to Stream ESPN Events: Major League Baseball Advanced Media will handle the technology infrastructure and customer support for the nearly 3,500 live events that ESPN streams each year. | 206 |
| 846. | Suicide Bomber Rams a Pakistan Building: An explosive-laden truck rammed into a house used by Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency, killing at least 7. | 154 |
| 847. | In Deal on Everglades, a Dream Is Deferred: Florida's ambitious plan to reclaim the famed wetlands is instead on track to rescue the fortunes of United States Sugar. | 165 |
| 848. | Arkansas's Senator in Middle, Hit on All Sides: Senator Blanche Lincoln, a moderate Democrat, is caught between antigovernment ire and the frustrated left. | 155 |
| 849. | 'The Hurt Locker' Wins Big at Oscars: The Iraq war drama "The Hurt Locker" took home the Oscar for best picture, while its director, Kathryn Bigelow, became the first woman to win an Oscar for best director. | 207 |
| 850. | Sunnis Go to Polls, This Time, to Retain a Voice: Sunni Arabs largely sat out Iraqi national elections in 2005, but the need to protect their interests brought them out in droves on Sunday. | 189 |
| 851. | Our Towns: A Local Street and a Lesson in History: The folks on Petain Avenue in Milltown, N.J., have had to confront the legacy of the World War II Nazi collaborator for whom the street is named. | 196 |
| 852. | EBay Highlights Conservation As a Benefit of Buying Used: EBay, recovering from unprofitable quarters and falling market share, has recast its site to make it more attractive to new kinds of shoppers, like the carbon conscious. | 227 |
| 853. | U.S. Hopes Internet Exports Will Help Open Closed Societies: The Treasury Department will issue a general license for the export of free personal Internet services and software geared toward Iran, Cuba and Sudan. | 212 |
| 854. | Pandora Sees a Big Future: Heir to FM: After a decade of near-death experiences, the Internet music service is attracting attention from investment bankers who think it could go public. | 185 |
| 855. | For Web and Public TV, Brief Films That Dramatize Issues: An attempt by a public television stalwart to bring the young into the fold with punchy takes on social issues. | 169 |
| 856. | Locked, Loaded, and Ready to Caffeinate: Open-carry advocates, who bring guns into places like Starbucks, are a wild card for the gun-rights movement. | 150 |
| 857. | Short-Sale Program to Pay Homeowners to Sell at a Loss: The Obama administration will offer distressed homeowners $1,500 to sell for less than the mortgage balance, along with incentives for banks. | 197 |
| 858. | News Analysis: U.S. Reaches Out to Tokyo's Real Power: At a time of turmoil in Washington's ties with Japan, diplomats have been negotiating a visit to Washington by Ichiro Ozawa, the man widely seen as really running the country. | 230 |
| 859. | U.S. Allows Internet Exports to Closed Societies: The Treasury Department will issue a general license for the export of free personal Internet services and software geared toward Iran, Cuba and Sudan. | 201 |
| 860. | Pandora Sees a Big Future: Heir to FM: After a decade of near-death experiences, the Internet music service is attracting attention from investment bankers who think it could go public. | 185 |
| 861. | A.I.G. Is Said to Sell Unit to MetLife, but Next Step Is Unclear: The latest deals leave the American International Group with no obvious sales to raise the money to pay the rest of its debt, roughly $50 billion, to the U.S. | 224 |
| 862. | Job Market Stabilizes for Business Students: Unemployment and public anger over bailouts remain high, but aspiring bankers find they can now get a foot in the door. | 164 |
| 863. | Live Blogging the Oscars: A running tally and commentary on the 82nd annual Academy Awards. | 91 |
| 864. | The National Enquirer Earns Some Respect: As The National Enquirer chased reports of an affair involving John Edwards, it strung together a series of scoops and earned a little respect along the way. | 199 |
| 865. | Tuscany Without the Crowds: With few tourists, the dead of winter is the time to visit Tuscany, when the landscape is bright green, locals fill the cafes, and the cuisine is at its best. | 186 |
| 866. | Palestinian Sees Lesson Translating an Israeli's Work: In memory of a son killed in a terrorist attack, a Palestinian lawyer paid for an Arabic translation of the autobiography of Israel's most prominent author and dove, Amos Oz. | 229 |
| 867. | American Qaeda Operative Arrested in Pakistan: Pakistani officials said Sunday that an important Qaeda operative who is a U.S. citizen had been arrested, but his identity was not immediately clear. | 197 |
| 868. | Microsoft Gives Rival Browsers a Lift: As Microsoft complies with new European rules to offer a choice of browsers to Windows users, smaller browsers are getting a boost. | 170 |
| 869. | Pakistan Arrests American-Born al-Qaida Militant: The American-born spokesman for al-Qaida, Adam Gadahn, has been arrested by Pakistani intelligence officers in the city of Karachi, officials said Sunday. | 205 |
| 870. | Clashes Kill Dozens in Central Nigeria: Clashes between Muslims and Christians have been reported near the central Nigerian city of Jos, where sectarian violence flared in January. | 180 |
| 871. | Rivers Takes Aim at the Stars' Wardrobes at the Oscars: Celebrities beware: Joan Rivers is on their case thanks to her new gig as the head cop on E! Entertainment's "Fashion Police." | 183 |
| 872. | Karzai Visits Former Taliban Stronghold: The Afghan president arrived in Marjah, and heard complaints from residents about the actions of Afghan and foreign troops who seized the town from the Taliban. | 201 |
| 873. | Officials Allow Sex Offender to Live Near School: When parents complained that a convicted sex offender was living across from an elementary school, the authorities said there was nothing they could do. | 202 |
| 874. | Iraqi Elections: Live-Blogging Election Day: Live blogging the Iraq elections | 77 |
| 875. | Disney Pulls ABC From Cablevision After Deal Fails: The move potentially leaves about three million cable customers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut without access to the Academy Awards telecast on Sunday night. | 218 |
| 876. | Iraqi Elections: Live-Blogging Election Day: Live blogging the Iraq elections | 77 |
| 877. | As Iraqis Go to Polls, Premier Faces Strong Challenge: Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki faced a strong challenge from a bloc of parties led by Awad Allawi, a former interim prime minister. | 191 |
| 878. | Lessons at Indian Hospital for Births After C-Sections: A small, underfunded hospital in Arizona, with about 500 births a year, is outperforming richer institutions when it comes to keeping Caesarean rates down. | 211 |
| 879. | Paterson Rewards Redemption With a Pardon: Gov. David A. Paterson pardoned a man whose rise from poverty and street crime in Chinatown to success as an executive was about to end in deportation. | 194 |
| 880. | Sports Briefing | Football: Burleson Tweets: It's Official: The free-agent receiver Nate Burleson tweeted that he was joining the Detroit Lions. | 144 |
| 881. | Letting Women Reach Women in Afghan War: Women will accompany men on patrols in Afghanistan to try to win over rural Afghan women who are culturally off limits to outside men. | 175 |
| 882. | Breaking With Scientology: Fifty-six years after its founding by the science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, who died in 1986, the church is fighting off calls by former members for a reformation. | 195 |
| 883. | Seoul Police Link 1,700 Pairs of Shoes to 2 Feet: Police opened an ex-convict's warehouse and found 170 boxes packed with expensive designer shoes, all believed to have been stolen. | 182 |
| 884. | R.I. School Shake-Up Is Embraced by the President: A Rhode Island school board's decision to fire the entire faculty of a failing school may have lasting ripples on the nation's education debate. | 195 |
| 885. | A Squandered Talent Claimed by the Street: Michael Chatfield, a talented basketball player from the Queensbridge housing project in Queens, was shot dead in October at age 31. | 175 |
| 886. | The Screen's Now Setting Many a Stage: Projections are so much a part of going to the theater these days that the Yale School of Drama is going to offer a full-fledged projection design program starting this fall. | 213 |
| 887. | New Jersey Dining | Online: A Vibrant Culture of Food Blogging: Restaurateurs have grown accustomed to seeing diners use cellphones to photograph meals, because of the rapidly expanding ranks of food bloggers. | 209 |
| 888. | Digital Domain: Getting Older Without Getting Old: In its wide, wide world, Facebook has the advantage of "network effects" — making its value grow in tandem with the number of people who use it. | 202 |
| 889. | New York Isn't Silicon Valley. That's Why They Like It.: A decade after the dot-com bust, the Internet economy in New York is springing back to life. | 149 |
| 890. | In Basra, Iraqi Shiites Face Off Again: The fact that men on opposing sides in a war have become mere political rivals in the space of two years is a testament to the progress made by Iraq's democracy. | 201 |
| 891. | Channeling Toyota to Beat Toyota: As Toyota stumbles through its recall ordeal, G.M. and Ford have been handed a big chance to make their argument on quality to American consumers. | 180 |
| 892. | New War Goal: To Let Women Reach Women: Women will accompany men on patrols in Afghanistan to try to win over rural Afghan women who are culturally off limits to outside men. | 174 |
| 893. | Car Bomb Strikes Shiite Holy City: A car bomb exploded near a bus for pilgrims in the Shiite holy city of Najaf on Saturday, killing at least three people, including two Iranians, on the eve of key national elections, officials said. | 233 |
| 894. | Obama's Message Maven Finds Fingers Pointing at Him: David Axelrod has felt the brunt of criticism over what many view as the administration's failure to clearly define and disseminate President Obama's agenda. | 210 |
| 895. | U.S. Enriches Companies Defying Its Policy on Iran: A Times analysis shows that the U.S. has rewarded companies with more than $107 billion in contracts and loans while they were doing business with Iran, despite efforts to discourage investment there. | 252 |
| 896. | 2010 Iraqi Elections: Why I Will Vote: Under Saddam I remember my father telling me, "You will go and vote and say yes because it is not your life. It is our life too." | 168 |
| 897. | With Haitian Schools in Ruins, Children in Limbo: Thousands of earthquake-damaged schools in and around Port-au-Prince could remain closed for months or never reopen, officials say. | 181 |
| 898. | Ex-Mayor Gets 15 Years for Bribery; City Pays Price: Former Mayor Larry Langford of Birmingham, Ala., was also fined $360,000 by a federal judge. | 145 |
| 899. | Coalition Takes On Entrenched Parties in Iraq Kurdish Area: Leaders of the two leading parties in Iraq's Kurdish region are taking a challenger movement as a serious threat to their long-time hold on power. | 206 |
| 900. | Icelandic Voters Set to Reject Debt Deal: Voting began Saturday in a referendum on a deal to repay British and Dutch customers for losses from a failed Icelandic bank that has so incensed residents it has little chance of passing. | 230 |
| 901. | A Sport Recoils From a Punch and Its Publicity: Brittney Griner's two-game suspension for punching an opponent and breaking her nose brought women's basketball the kind of attention it does not want. | 199 |
| 902. | British Premier Visits Afghanistan: Prime Minister Gordon Brown of Great Britain is visiting his nation's troops in Afghanistan and promising them 200 new patrol vehicles that can resist roadside bombs more effectively. | 219 |
| 903. | Fake Former Presidents Use Comedy for a Cause: The kings of presidential comedy were reunited last weekend — with a little nudge from the Congressional Oversight Panel. | 175 |
| 904. | Millions of Toyotas Recalled, None in Japan: Despite reports of unintended accelerations, Toyota denied the problems existed in Japan, where a pro-business culture undermines consumer protections. | 196 |
| 905. | Obama Urges Action on Health Care: In his weekly radio address, President Obama promoted his health plan and dismissed Republican criticism of it. | 146 |
| 906. | New Afghan Chief in Marja Has Criminal Record: The Afghan man chosen to lead the former Taliban stronghold has a violent criminal record in Germany. | 148 |
| 907. | Oscar Casts Its Glow on a Regular Guy: The screenwriter Mark Boal, a newbie to the spotlight, navigates the Hollywood award shows. | 130 |
| 908. | Why the Rainmaker Is Now the Gatekeeper: Julianna Smoot will soon assume her new job as White House social secretary, practically as the anti-Desirée Rogers. | 157 |
| 909. | The Female Factor: Bringing a Softer Approach to Peacekeeping: As modern peacekeeping has evolved, the number of female police officers in U.N. peacekeeping missions around the world has doubled during the past five years. | 222 |
| 910. | Senecas See Comeback Over Sale of Cigarettes: The tribe, which controls a mail-order cigarette empire, began a campaign of lobbying and political threats to fight off a ban, and for now it has prevailed. | 203 |
| 911. | For Auto Towns, an Obama Emissary Is Ambassador of Hope: Edward B. Montgomery can't bring auto jobs back, but he's helping depressed former car-assembly towns tap federal money to build new futures. | 198 |
| 912. | Hoping to Graduate From Guards to Gauguins: A group of guards at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has started Sw!pe, a journal meant to highlight their own art. | 158 |
| 913. | Haitians in U.S. Double Up to Take In Their Own: Households are vibrating with relief and claustrophobia as relatives displaced by the quake seek shelter. | 154 |
| 914. | Congressman Accused of Harassment Resigns: Eric J. Massa, who had announced a few days ago that he would retire from the House at the end of his term, moved up his departure to next week, citing health reasons. | 210 |
| 915. | U.S. Aiding Somalia in Its Plan to Retake Its Capital: The U.S. is concerned about terrorism links between Somalia and Yemen, and its assistance could be crucial to the effort by Somalia's government to bring order after decades of anarchy. | 240 |
| 916. | Detroit Journal: Seeking a Future for a Symbol of a Grander Past: Despite a vote by the City Council last year to demolish Michigan Central Station, many in Detroit now want to find a new use for the 97-year-old building. | 221 |
| 917. | Dysfunction Displaces Work in a Distracted Albany: No party can muster a voting majority in the State Senate, the governor is notable mostly for his absence and a $9 billion budget gap must be plugged in three weeks. | 216 |
| 918. | Fashion Review: The Cavalry Can't Save Them: Reviews of Lanvin, Dior, Rick Owens and Nina Ricci shows in Paris. | 111 |
| 919. | Paterson Insists He'll Clear His Name: If he were to resign because of unproved allegations, Gov. David A. Paterson of New York says, all public officials would become more vulnerable. | 184 |
| 920. | Bears Are Big Spenders in Free Agency: Chicago, normally one of the more conservative spending franchises, went on a shopping spree Friday, adding Julius Peppers, Chester Taylor and Brandon Manumaleuna. | 202 |
| 921. | Flawed Security Exposes Vital Software to Hackers: McAfee, a leading Internet security company, found that weak security controls in the systems used for software creation make it easy for hackers to steal valuable data from technology companies. | 246 |
| 922. | Former Book Designer Says Good Riddance To Print: A man who long made his living from physical books says the arguments against e-book devices miss a key point: for most printed matter, the value is in the content, not the physical form. | 237 |
| 923. | Video Game Review | BioShock 2: Making Another Dive Into Evils of the Deep: BioShock 2 is fun, but it is also a bit stagnant in its creative ambition. | 150 |
| 924. | Debate Flares Anew on Civil vs. Military Terror Trial: The Obama administration said it would make no decision on where to prosecute the Sept. 11 terrorist case "for weeks," following a flare-up in the debate over a venue. | 222 |
| 925. | Mets Send Reyes to Get Thyroid Tests: The Mets pushed back Jose Reyes's spring training debut indefinitely while the 26-year-old shortstop has tests on his thyroid gland. | 170 |
| 926. | Congressman Resigns in Wake of Harassment Charge: Eric J. Massa, a freshman Democrat who represents upstate New York, is resigning his House seat as he faces an investigation into charges that he harassed an aide. | 214 |
| 927. | G.M. Plans to Reinstate 661 Dealerships: The company said that 661 of the 1,100 dealerships seeking to stay would receive letters giving them the option to do so. | 162 |
| 928. | Massa to Resign Under Ethics Cloud: New York Democrat Eric Massa is stepping down from his seat, effective Monday, in the House of Representatives. | 147 |
| 929. | Gearing Up for the iPad: Accessories makers are are likely to take advantage of all the things an iPad lacks--camera, Web cam, keyboard, memory card slot, video game controls, a cable to link to an HDTV's HDMI outlet. | 217 |
| 930. | New Jersey Transit Seeks Higher Fares: The transit agency's leader announced Friday that he'll seek to increase fares by 25 percent and trim service. | 149 |
| 931. | House Panel Asks for More Records From Toyota: Two top members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee questioned how rigorously Toyota tested for sudden acceleration in its vehicles. | 186 |
| 932. | On Final Campaign Day, Iraqi Leader Lists Gains: Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki made a detailed and at times pugnacious case to be reelected. | 146 |
| 933. | A Jewish Ritual Collides With Mother Nature: This year's snowstorms have made observance of a ritual boundary known as an eruv difficult for Orthodox Jews. | 155 |
| 934. | Germany Makes No Promise of Financial Support to Greece: The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, ended talks without making a firm pledge, as Greece was hit by strikes over its adoption of a new austerity package. | 211 |
| 935. | No Endangered Status for Plains Bird: The Interior Department said Friday that the greater sage grouse was facing extinction but would not be designated as an endangered species for now. | 186 |
| 936. | Taiwan Quake Cuts LCD Production: Taiwan earthquake shuts two major manufacturers of LCD TV panels. The impact on TV prices for the consumer will depend on the speed of the recovery. | 182 |
| 937. | A Nervous Embrace of Freedom's Progress in Iraq: Iraq's elections are among the most free in the region, but the nation's politics are more vibrant than its institutions, threatening the nascent democratic experiment. | 217 |
| 938. | On Assignment: Into the Maw at Marja: Tyler Hicks of The Times accompanied Company K, Third Battalion, Sixth Marines into Marja. Patrick Witty annotates Mr. Hicks's firsthand account. | 183 |
| 939. | Private Equity Firm Acquires Broadband Provider: Abry Partners will acquire RCN for about $1.2 billion including debt, in the latest in a series of acquisitions by private-equity firms. | 185 |
| 940. | A Closer Look at Windows Live: There are a couple of whopping great features Windows Live, available to everyone (even non-Windows people), that are totally underpublicized. | 173 |
| 941. | The Newest Hybrid Model: A vast project in Florida will be the world's second-largest solar plant, attached to the nation's largest fossil-fuel power plant. | 156 |
| 942. | The Fans Are Disappointed, but Is That a Crime?: Peter J. Henning of White Collar Watch looks at the indictment of four men who are accused of bypassing computer security measures to buy up blocks of tickets through online vendors, and he asks whether this is fraudulent. | 271 |
| 943. | The Drama of How the Race Is Run: This awards season has had as much narrative sweep as a made-for-television mini-series. | 122 |
| 944. | Apple iPad Hits Stores April 3; Pre-Orders Begin March 12: Apple announces that the iPad will go on sale in U.S. stores on April 3, with pre-orders accepted beginning March 12. | 176 |
| 945. | Cuban Defector Joins the Cincinnati Reds With Much to Learn: The Reds were the surprise winners in the Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes, gambling on a talented prospect instead of an expensive free agent. | 199 |
| 946. | Apple iPad Arrives in Stores on April 3: Apple said announced that the Wi-Fi only version of the iPad will arrive in U.S. stores on April 3rd, with the 3G version of the device coming later in April. | 199 |
| 947. | China Premier Details Economic Plan: Prime Minister Wen Jiabao said that China could expand social spending and pour money into strategic industries while still meeting its 8 percent economic growth target. | 206 |
| 948. | 36,000 Jobs Are Lost in February; Rate Steady at 9.7%: The losses reported by the Labor Department were less than the estimates by economists, who said that winter storms were likely to affect the numbers. | 205 |
| 949. | Turks, Kurds, Armenians: View From a Small Town: Christopher de Bellaigue investigates the bewildering historical entanglements in which Turkey is ensnared. | 156 |
| 950. | One Less Distraction While Driving: A new audio feature on 2011 Minis may make driving less, rather than more, distracting. | 123 |
| 951. | Wake Up!: A new alarm clock wakes even the deepest sleepers. | 60 |
| 952. | Turkey Warns U.S. on Armenian Vote: Turkey warned the Obama administration on Friday of negative diplomatic consequences if it doesn't impede a U.S. resolution branding WWI-era killing of Armenians a genocide. | 209 |
| 953. | Strong Aftershock Rattles Chile: A 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook Chile on Friday morning, striking near the epicenter of last week's quake. | 140 |
| 954. | Roberto Barbon, Japan's First Latin Baseball Player, Still Feels at Home: Roberto Barbon came to Japan from Cuba in 1955 and never left. He may be the longest continuously serving figure in baseball there. | 205 |
| 955. | In Testimony, Brown Says Iraq War Was 'Right Decision': Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who is testifying on Friday as part of an inquiry into the war in Iraq, said the decision to go to war was "made for the right reasons." | 221 |
| 956. | Tip of the Week: Twitter for Windows 7 Help: How to use Twitter to get help with Windows 7 questions. | 101 |
| 957. | Two Pentagon Police Officers Shot; Gunman Killed: The two officers were wounded when a man walked up to them outside of the Pentagon Metro station and opened fire. The gunman was later fatally shot by police in a shootout. | 222 |
| 958. | Local Chileans, Feeling at Loose Ends, Try to Connect After Disaster: About 15,000 people from Chile or of Chilean descent live in the region but the population is geographically diffuse and separated by class. | 210 |
| 959. | Fashion Review: In Paris, Risks Bring Rewards: Reviews of the Dries Van Noten, Balenciaga, Rochas, Gareth Pugh, Balmain and Manish Arora. | 137 |
| 960. | Division Over Paterson, Even Among Backers: Some support for Paterson among black leaders meeting in Harlem Thursday night. | 123 |
| 961. | Advertising: Tireless Employees Get Their Tribute, Even if It's in Felt and Polyester: A campaign from Zappos features puppets, styled after actual company employees, interacting with customers and demonstrating their patience. | 227 |
| 962. | News Analysis: I.M.F. Help for Greece Is a Risky Prospect: If Greece asks the International Monetary Fund for help, it could touch off political and financial tension in other European countries. | 195 |
| 963. | Report Finds 36 Died Under Assisted Suicide Law: All who died cited "loss of autonomy" as a reason for seeking the lethal medication. Most also said they could no longer enjoy life and feared losing "dignity." | 209 |
| 964. | Haitian Singer and His Guitar Fight Urge to Weep: Beken, known for his songs about despair and redemption, lost his home in the quake and is now struggling to find the will to make music again. | 193 |
| 965. | Political Memo: Rash of Scandals Tests Democrats at Sensitive Time: Ethics cases have opened the party to the same lines of criticism that Democrats used against Republicans in winning control of the House and Senate four years ago. | 232 |
| 966. | Pressure Mounting, Paterson Meets Ally and Loses a Top Aide: Peter E. Kauffmann's resignation came as new information emerged indicating that the governor's contact with the woman involved in the assault case was more extensive than previously reported. | 254 |
| 967. | Clicker Redesigns Its Online Video Guide: Clicker is trying to help users more easily find video online by adding new features, including search tools and pointers to popular videos. | 182 |
| 968. | The Newest Hybrid Model: A vast project in Florida will be the world's second-largest solar plant. It's also going to be attached to the nation's largest fossil-fuel power plant. | 178 |
| 969. | 2 Pentagon Police Officers Shot: At least three people, including the gunman and two Pentagon police officers, were wounded during a shooting Thursday evening at a train station near the Pentagon. | 196 |
| 970. | Film: Huge Film, Small Film: Big Stakes: Very soon now, whatever suspense remains in this Oscar season will be over. Bullock or Streep? "Avatar" or "Hurt Locker"? All will be revealed. Will you be watching? | 206 |
| 971. | Market Defies Fear of China Housing Bubble: China is in the middle of a spectacular real estate boom. But the question is whether it is in the middle of a bubble — one that might threaten the global economy. | 214 |
| 972. | Metro Reports Shooting Outside Pentagon Station: Metro transportation officials say there has been a shooting outside the Pentagon station, near the entrance to the military facility. | 183 |
| 973. | Obama Begins Drive for a Health Care Bill: The president met with insurance executives and House Democrats in hopes of getting a health care overhaul passed in the next few weeks. | 179 |
| 974. | What We're Reading: Inside the Minds of Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg: Our daily roundup of Web morsels includes a play about Apple's Steve Jobs, a Facebook engineer's take on working for Mark Zuckerberg and Google's criticism of its own pages' failure to do well in search results. | 283 |
| 975. | For Gamers Who Are All Ears: Two headsets cater to the gaming crowd. One even has special lights that show what side you are playing on. | 136 |
| 976. | Closing of Highway Rest Stops Stirs Anger in Arizona: The state's decision to close 13 of 18 highway rest stops has been met with more anger and resistance than other cost-cutting moves. | 186 |
| 977. | Food Products Recalled Over Salmonella Concern: Dozens of packaged food products are being recalled after federal regulators discovered that a widely-used ingredient made by a large manufacturer was contaminated with Salmonella. | 228 |
| 978. | Paterson Still Governor, for Now: Governor Paterson says he will be the governor on Friday, but does not say if the same will be true next week. | 144 |
| 979. | A Top Paterson Aide Quits: Governor Paterson's communications director resigns, saying he could not in good conscience continue to serve the administration. | 156 |
| 980. | House Panel in U.S. Condemns 1900s Deaths of Armenians: The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted to condemn as genocide the mass killings of Armenians early in the last century, defying a last-minute plea from the Obama administration. | 236 |
| 981. | House Approves $15 Billion Jobs Measure: The measure, approved 217 to 201, is intended to spur job creation by granting payroll tax breaks to businesses that hire new workers. | 175 |
| 982. | U.S. House Panel Approves Armenian Genocide Measure: A congressional panel voted to label as "genocide" the World War I-era massacre of Armenians by Turkish forces, despite pressure from the Obama administration and Turkey to drop the matter. | 242 |
| 983. | TiVo Prevails in Patent Rights Case Against Dish: A federal appeals court cleared the way for TiVo to collect hundreds of millions of dollars from Dish Network over a patent dispute for digital video recorders. | 210 |
| 984. | The Gowanus, in All Its Gooey Glory: We asked for your photos and paintings of the Gowanus Canal. You sent us close to 200 of them. Here they are. Thanks. | 154 |
| 985. | For Many House Democrats, Cost Is the Concern: Democratic leaders need to win over fiscal conservatives in the House, but no new steps toward cost containment are envisioned for the health care legislation. | 206 |
| 986. | New York Is Among Finalists for U.S. School Grants: The competition, known as Race to the Top, offers states a chance at a share of $4 billion in school improvement money. | 171 |
| 987. | Study Says Undersea Release of Methane Is Under Way: But a scientist who led the study said it was too soon to say whether the findings suggest the potential for a dangerous release of methane — a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide. | 255 |
| 988. | British Online Copyright Laws Draw Debates: A "digital economy bill" in Britain threatens to shutdown online Web sites for copyright infringement, even when the content is uploaded by users. | 190 |
| 989. | China's Cyberposse: Internet users are hunting down and punishing people who have attracted their wrath. | 104 |
| 990. | PCs for Pee-Wees: A new software package entertains kids while protecting them from the negative aspects of the Internet. | 121 |
| 991. | As Budget Cuts Free Prisoners, States Face a Backlash: State officials are trying to maneuver between saving money through early-release programs and maintaining the public's sense of safety. | 191 |
| 992. | Who Can Save Albany? Koch & Company Will Give It a Try: "Somebody's got to do something," the former mayor said of the coalition he is forming to plot a purge of any New York legislators resisting change. | 204 |
| 993. | Panel Raises Concerns Over 'Government Guarantee' for Citigroup: Members of a government committee questioned whether the support that Citigroup received could pose future risks for the financial system. | 203 |
| 994. | California Students Protest Education Cuts: The demonstrations, which are backed by a range of groups, are taking place on college campuses and at public schools. | 162 |
| 995. | Egypt Overturns Death Sentence in Singer Murder: The retrial of a wealthy former legislator for the murder of a Lebanese pop singer raised questions about what role political connections played in the appeal. | 208 |
| 996. | New Jobless Filings Declined Last Week: Yet the improvement only partly reverses a sharp rise in claims in the previous two weeks. | 130 |
| 997. | Levin to Replace Rangel as Ways and Means Chairman: Representative Sander Levin, a liberal Michigan Democrat, will replace Charles B. Rangel of New York as the next chairman of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee. | 218 |
| 998. | What's in Your Facebook Ads?: Plumbing the mysteries of Facebook's self-service advertising system. | 99 |
| 999. | Deadly Attacks Mar First Day of Voting in Iraqi Elections: Attacks aimed at soldiers, police officers and other security workers who were voting early killed at least 12 on the first day of voting in parliamentary elections. | 224 |
| 1000. | Wall Street Rises Ahead of Jobs Report: Shares rose slightly Thursday after a better-than-expected dip in initial jobless claims and improving retail sales. | 156 |
| 1001. | Selling 3D TVs Without 3D Programming: Mitsubishi is marketing what may be the first 3D TV bundle. But is it a good deal? Shop around. | 134 |
| 1002. | Germany Sentences 4 in Terror Case: Two Germans and two Turkish men were convicted over a foiled 2007 plot to attack U.S. targets in Germany and given prison sentences ranging up to 12 years. | 191 |
| 1003. | Greece Begins Bond Sale as It Waits for Help From Europe: Greece is offering new bonds to refinance its debt, in a move that will test the government's — and the E.U.'s — credibility with investors. | 212 |
| 1004. | European Central Banks Stand Pat: Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of England remained concerned about the strength of the economic recovery. | 152 |
| 1005. | TripIt Raises Money to Manage Itineraries: TripIt, a Web and mobile travel planning service, has raised $7 million in venture capital. | 134 |
| 1006. | An Explosion of Mobile Patent Lawsuits: As mobile devices becomes the next wave of computing, large technologies companies sue each other over a number of patents. | 163 |
| 1007. | U.S. Fears Election Strife in Iraq Could Affect Pullout: U.S. officials are worried that the parliamentary elections scheduled for Sunday could ignite violence that would complicate the planned troop withdrawal. | 211 |
| 1008. | Stampede Kills Scores in India: Thousands who came to a popular ashram in northern India for a free meal Thursday were caught in a stampede which left more than 60 dead. | 169 |
| 1009. | TV Industry Faces Massive LED Shortage: A serious shortage of LED lighting sources could cause LCD TV price decreases to level off. | 131 |
| 1010. | Touching the Wi-Fi Network: How to fix the Wi-Fi settings on your iPod Touch or iPhone. | 87 |
| 1011. | Film and Fashion: Just Friends: The influence movies once had on fashion has been supplanted by television shows, even blogs. | 125 |
| 1012. | Advertising: Plenty of Ads to Go Around on Oscar Night: Demand is holding up for ad spots during big event television shows like the Oscars . | 141 |
| 1013. | Chinese Military Spending Is Slowing Down: In the smallest rise since 1989, China will increase its military spending by just 7.5 percent in 2010. | 146 |
| 1014. | Fears of Lawlessness Prompt Show of Force in Chile: Four days after the earthquake, residents guarded streets while the military and police enforced curfews and monitored gasoline rationing. | 190 |
| 1015. | Sony Researches 3D: To promote 3D TV, Sony is opening a new viewing facility in Las Vegas. | 90 |
| 1016. | Moderate Quake Rattles Taiwan: A 6.4-magnitude earthquake shook southern Taiwan on Thursday. | 92 |
| 1017. | Skin Deep: One-Touch Shopping, for Members Only: The prospect of finding deals on skin care products attract impulse buyers to members-only Web sites. | 150 |
| 1018. | Californians Compete for a Shot at Redistricting: Thousands applied for 14 positions to help redraw the state's 120 districts, the only citizen effort of its kind. | 163 |
| 1019. | Kunming Journal: A Miniature World Magnifies Dwarf Life: The Kingdom of the Little People theme park has attracted controversy, but the dwarfs who work there praise an environment where everyone shares the same challenges. | 222 |
| 1020. | For Movie Stars, the Big Money Is Now Deferred: Stars who not long ago vied for as much as $25 million a picture have seen their upfront salaries shrink. | 153 |
| 1021. | Toyota Sued Over a Fatal California Lexus Crash: Relatives of a state trooper and his wife, killed in a sudden acceleration case, said defects caused the car to speed out of control and crash. | 192 |
| 1022. | Sidney Crosby's Medal-Winning Gear Is Missing: Lost: Gold-medal-winning stick, gloves and puck. If found, please contact Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Team Canada. | 178 |
| 1023. | Monitoring Your Child's Friendships: Sometimes it's the kids who need help navigating the social shoals of elementary school. Sometimes it's the parents. | 153 |
| 1024. | One Flight Attendant's Answer to the Carry-On Crunch: Meet Larry Wu, a resourceful Virgin America flight attendant, who is doing his part to ease the carry-on crunch. | 166 |
| 1025. | Many Potential Successors if Rangel Retires: If Mr. Rangel decided not to run, it would touch off an intense battle for what has been, for the past 20 Congressional elections, the safest of safe House seats. | 207 |
| 1026. | Darwin Foes Add Warming to Targets: Critics of the teaching of evolution are gaining ground by linking the issue to global warming, arguing that dissenting views on both should be taught in public schools. | 205 |
| 1027. | Japan's New Plan in Okinawa Dispute: The proposal would modify a 2006 deal to relocate the Futenma Marine Corps air station to a less populated area in Okinawa, and the new base would be smaller. | 195 |
| 1028. | Facebook Ads Strike Some as Off-Key: Advertisers on Facebook are a motley bunch. Some are Wal-Mart and Procter & Gamble. Others are "not only creepy but off-putting," says a media consultant. | 191 |
| 1029. | Concerns Over Metal Hip Implants: Studies show that in some cases the devices can quickly begin to wear, generating metallic debris with effects that include groin pain, death of tissue in the hip joint and loss of surrounding bone. | 232 |
| 1030. | Book on Spitzer's Downfall Sets Off Angry Replies: Eliot Spitzer called an account by his former senior adviser "self-serving and largely inaccurate." | 150 |
| 1031. | Shifting Soil Threatens Homes' Foundations: Extreme weather possibly linked to climate change, as well as construction on less stable ground, have provoked unprecedented foundation failures in houses nationwide. | 211 |
| 1032. | Ads Posted on Facebook Strike Some as Off-Key: Advertisers on Facebook are a motley bunch. Some are Wal-Mart and Procter & Gamble. Others are "not only creepy but off-putting," says a media consultant. | 201 |
| 1033. | Vernon Journal: Town Finds Good Neighbor in Nuclear Plant: The Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor has many detractors across the state, but in Vernon the plant is seen as a vital part of the town. | 192 |
| 1034. | Murky Candidacy Stokes Iraq's Sectarian Fears: While Sunni politicians thought to have ties with the Baath Party have been barred from elections, a Shiite once accused of running death squads is on the ballot. | 209 |
| 1035. | First Gambit in Battle for Governor of Texas: The confetti had barely settled on the primaries when the Democratic nominee went after Gov. Rick Perry. | 150 |
| 1036. | Sometimes, Workplaces Aren't Meant for Children: An air traffic controller is in trouble after letting his children speak to pilots. Here's a look at places where it might not be the best idea to bring your child to work. | 221 |
| 1037. | A Proposal for Reining In Credit Card Fees: Federal regulators announced a proposal to protect credit card customers from unreasonable fees for paying late or exceeding their limit. | 181 |
| 1038. | Acceleration Incidents Cited on Repaired Toyotas: Federal regulators said they had received 10 reports of vehicles accelerating unexpectedly after being repaired. | 162 |
| 1039. | What We're Reading: A Customer Strikes Back and an Odd Mayoral Campaign: Our daily roundup of Web nuggets includes a look at the consequences of bad customer service, one man's battle to become a mayor on Foursquare and the brisk trade in e-books for the iPhone. | 262 |
| 1040. | RealNetworks Drops Fight to Sell DVD Copying Software: In a settlement with the movie industry, RealNetworks agreed to abide by an earlier court order blocking the sale of its RealDVD copying software. | 201 |
| 1041. | The Voices of Fibromyalgia: Six men and women share stories of living with a disease many people don't believe exists. | 118 |
| 1042. | A Survivor's Tale From Chile: The first-hand account of an earthquake survivor from Constitucion, Chile. | 104 |
| 1043. | Mullen Recalibrates the Use of Force: Adm. Mike Mullen laid out new principles Wednesday for how to address contemporary threats, saying that overwhelming military force can be counterproductive if it is used recklessly. | 220 |
| 1044. | Paris: My Old Lady: With the song "Crimson and Clover" playing at Rochas this afternoon, I guess it was pretty clear we were back in the '60s. | 142 |
| 1045. | A Last Bow at the Oscars for Walters: Barbara Walters will return Sunday with a pre-Oscar interview, but this will be the last. | 127 |
| 1046. | Tech Talk Podcast: Etiquette, Cassette Tapes and the F1 Key: This week's tech podcast includes Jenna Wortham on minding your manners online, how to get those magnetic-tape cassette treasures onto DVD's and CD's and why IE users in Windows XP should avoid the F1 key. | 266 |
| 1047. | Executive Pleads Guilty in Galleon Case: Ali Hariri, a former vice president of Atheros, is the 10th person to plead guilty out of 21 traders, lawyers and executives accused of insider trading last fall. | 203 |
| 1048. | Is It Ever O.K. to Snoop on Your Spouse's E-Mail?: Nick Bilton of the Bits blog tackles Internet etiquette, including the ethics of going through the e-mail and text messages of a spouse if you suspect infidelity. | 213 |
| 1049. | Russian Olympic Chief Quits: The head of Russia's Olympic Committee has become the first official to heed President Dmitri A. Medvedev's demand for resignations following the poor showing at the Winter Games in Vancouver. | 221 |
| 1050. | NYT: Tech Talk for 03/04/2010: Bettina Edelstein chats with Times technology reporter Jenna Wortham, who writes the Internet Protocol column at nytimes.com/technology, about online etiquette dilemmas involving work, home and heartbreak. J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado explain how to transfer your magnetic-tape cassette treasures onto DVD's and CD's. And J.D.'s roundup of tech news this week includes a new bug alert for those using Internet Explorer in Windows XP, 2000 and Server 2003 (avoid the F1 key) and the film critic Roger Ebert regaining his voice, after battling thyroid cancer, through customized text-to-speech software. | 645 |
| 1051. | How Much Can You Stick on Flickr?: Flickr lets you upload 100 megabytes of photos each month free. Pro accounts give you more space. | 132 |
| 1052. | Take-Two Interactive Posts Loss but Tops Forecast: The video game maker also said it would cut its corporate staff by 15 percent, a move that would save about $15 million a year. | 178 |
| 1053. | Getting the Most Out of Twitter: Even the most prolific users say Twitter has become more useful as a way to tap in to the discussions of the day than to broadcast their own thoughts. | 183 |
| 1054. | N.Y. Democrat Retiring From Congress: The retirement of Representative Eric J. Massa, who was elected in 2008, will leave Democrats challenged to maintain their hold on a hard-won seat. | 185 |
| 1055. | Corporate Deal Makers Head to Emerging Markets: This year, $135 billion, or 34 percent, of takeover deals have been linked to companies in the developing world. | 160 |
| 1056. | Rove on Iraq: Without W.M.D. Threat, Bush Wouldn't Have Gone to War: The former Bush adviser's take is unequivocal and unapologetic about his years inside the administration. | 174 |
| 1057. | Hopes for Alzheimer's Drug Are Dashed: The drug, called Dimebon, failed in its first late-stage clinical trial, dealing a blow to patients with Alzheimer's and the companies developing the treatment, Medivation and Pfizer. | 222 |
| 1058. | Fed Survey Finds Recovery Plods On: The latest regional report found that the economy showed signs of modest improvement even though harsh snowstorms crimped activity in some parts of the country. | 196 |
| 1059. | Putting Twitter to Work, From Sideline: Even the most prolific users say Twitter has become more useful as a way to tap in to the discussions of the day than to broadcast their own thoughts. | 190 |
| 1060. | Bilton on ABC: Dos and Don'ts of Digital Etiquette: Diane Sawyer of ABC interviews the Bits blogger Nick Bilton about texting at dinner time and the propriety of poking around the e-mail or cellphone of a significant other. | 223 |
| 1061. | U.S. Circulates New Draft Proposal for Iran Sanctions: The proposed new sanctions suggested would both broaden the scope and intensify three previous rounds of sanctions enacted since 2006. | 189 |
| 1062. | Front Row: Extra Points for Good Catwalking: All the fans who cannot get enough of "Project Runway" can get their fashion fix on a new video-game version, released for the Wii system. | 183 |
| 1063. | Obama Urges Up-or-Down Vote on Health Care Bill: In his final push for an overhaul, President Obama did not call specifically for reconciliation, a parliamentary tactic, but advisers made clear that is his plan. | 211 |
| 1064. | A New Round in Apple and Amazon Music Fight: Billboard is reporting that Apple has started to push back against music labels that have worked out exclusive deals with Amazon in exchange for being featured on the online retailer's MP3 Daily Deal. | 245 |
| 1065. | Chilean President Defends Handling of Quake: In an interview, the president made it clear that she resented the accusations against her government. | 147 |
| 1066. | Obama's Remarks on Health Care: President Obama describes the Democratic plan of action on health care. | 103 |
| 1067. | Not Being Labour May Not Be Enough, Tories Find: With an election looming, the Conservative leader David Cameron has learned that it is not enough to sit back, relax and wait for a government to eat itself alive. | 212 |
| 1068. | Italy Accuses 7 of Arms Sales to Iran: The Italian police have arrested seven people accused of illegally selling arms to Iran via Eastern Europe, the authorities said Wednesday. | 178 |
| 1069. | Magazine Preview: Building a Better Teacher: There are more than three million teachers in the United States, and Doug Lemov is trying to prove that he can teach them to be better. | 180 |
| 1070. | And the Best Oscar App Goes to . . .: If you are counting down the hours until you hear the words "the envelope please," there are a few iPhone apps to help you savor the anticipation. | 184 |
| 1071. | At Auto Show, Carmakers Put Up a Good Front: Even as car companies struggle to pull out of a deep crisis, they are not scrimping on auto show bombast. | 150 |
| 1072. | Amid Scandal, Paterson Gathers His Full Cabinet: The unusual session came after the governor's own appointee to the United States Senate became the latest ranking Democrat to call for his resignation. | 200 |
| 1073. | Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Legal in Washington: The nation's capital is now the sixth place in the nation where same-sex marriages can take place. | 145 |
| 1074. | Battle Over Modern Warfare Game As Two Executives Depart: The heads of the game studio Infinity Ward, which produces the Call of Duty games for the publisher Activision Blizzard, have abruptly left that company. | 211 |
| 1075. | Bits Scan: Flash Drives, Jon Stewart and Warfare at Activision: Wednesday morning's news roundup includes the BBC's cutbacks online, a suspect who ate his flash drive to destroy evidence and a mysterious internal battle at Activision. | 234 |
| 1076. | Under Fire, Rangel Appears to Be Losing Grip of Committee: With Republicans planning to force a vote to remove him from his position as leader of a powerful House committee, Representative Charles B. Rangel will have a news conference at 9 a.m. | 244 |
| 1077. | An Indie Takes on Animation's Big Boys: Even in a year with a lot of unlikely Oscar nominees, Tomm Moore, the director of "The Secret of Kells," is a reach. | 156 |
| 1078. | An App for Donating Money While You Shop: CauseWorld combines the trends of mobile, location, shopping, virtual goods and bite-size philanthropy. | 145 |
| 1079. | Strain on HTC From Apple Suit Is Likely to Be Long-Term: Apple's patent suit against HTC will not cause major problems for the Taiwan technology company in the short term, analysts said. But it could strain its relations with partners in the U.S. market. | 254 |
| 1080. | Don't Tell the Kids: Some may feel squeamish about eating it, but rabbit has a fan base that grows as cooks discover how easy they are to raise — and how good the meat tastes. | 182 |
| 1081. | Greek Cabinet Approves New Austerity Measures: Looking to save at least $5.5 billion and narrow its gaping deficit, Greece approved tax hikes and budget cuts. | 158 |
| 1082. | Greece Braces for Deep Spending Cuts: Officials seek savings of 4.8 billion euros with measures including a 2 percentage point hike in value-added tax. | 151 |
| 1083. | Still With Obama, but Worried: At the A.F.L.-C.I.O.'s winter meeting, leaders spoke of mobilizing the base to help minimize Republican gains this fall and about how President Obama could do more to help their cause. | 215 |
| 1084. | Scholar's School Reform U-Turn Shakes Up Debate: The historian Diane Ravitch's reversal on reform strategies, like standardized testing and charter schools, has angered critics and heartened admirers. | 200 |
| 1085. | Suicide Bombers Kill Dozens as Iraq Vote Nears: Despite heightened security ahead of Sunday's elections, a devastating series of bombings shook the city of Baquba. | 163 |
| 1086. | China to Launch Space Station Module: The Chinese space agency's long-range plans include a permanent space station as well as a lunar mission. | 143 |
| 1087. | News Analysis: Britain Grapples With Debt of Greek Proportions: Without a strong political majority to tackle Britain's lumbering fiscal problems, the stage could be set for a potential double-dip recession, if not worse. | 221 |
| 1088. | With Leno, Palin Pushes Back Against 'Family Guy': In an interview on "The Tonight Show," Sarah Palin once again criticized "Family Guy" for a joke she believed was directed at her family and rebuked the news media for not giving her the opportunity to fully explain her opinions on that show. | 293 |
| 1089. | Viacom and Hulu Part Ways: The fracture with Viacom will take "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" and other Comedy Central shows off the video site. | 146 |
| 1090. | N.C.A.A. Tournament Goes Online, Clip by Clip: The N.C.A.A. offers fans a way to watch searchable highlights from men's tournament games since 2000. | 148 |
| 1091. | Scientists Taking Steps to Defend Work on Climate: Grudgingly, many climate scientists are beginning to engage critics, admit mistakes and open up their data. | 158 |
| 1092. | When the Line for Dinner Is a Mile Long: The menu on the newly renovated $1.2-million Pie Car for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus -- its 24-hour-a-day dining facility on the mile-long train -- is not what it used to be. | 238 |
| 1093. | Hutchison Concedes Texas G.O.P. Primary to Perry: Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison conceded the Republican primary for governor to Rick Perry, the incumbent. | 153 |
| 1094. | Abuse Case Rouses India's Middle Class to Take On the Powerful: The fight for justice for a girl who was molested by a police official has become a symbol of middle-class rage at a broken system. | 195 |
| 1095. | Memo From Dubai: Police Strive to Guard Dubai's Image After Killing: The Dubai police staged an aggressive response after the January killing of a Hamas operative, underscoring the city-state's determination to protect its image — and economy — from any further damage. | 283 |
| 1096. | Perry Leads in G.O.P. Primary for Texas Governor: With a handful of precincts reporting, Gov. Rick Perry led Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and a third candidate. | 160 |
| 1097. | What Apple vs. HTC Could Mean: The lawsuit could lead to changes in the workings of Android smartphones, although it could be settled quickly. | 142 |
| 1098. | Gridlock May Be Ending on Consumer Protection: A plan to allow the Federal Reserve to protect consumers from abusive financial products could be a breakthrough. | 160 |
| 1099. | The Sea, Lifeblood of Chilean Towns, Turns Deadly: A series of four or five powerful waves that followed the quake practically wiped some coastal towns off the map. | 164 |
| 1100. | Under Fire, Rangel Appears to Be Losing Grip of Committee: Caught in a swirl of ethics inquiries, Representative Charles B. Rangel, the dean of the New York Congressional delegation, appeared to be losing his hold as Republicans planned to force a vote insisting that he step aside. | 282 |
| 1101. | State Police Chief Abruptly Retires: New York State Police Superintendent Harry Corbitt is leaving amid an abuse case that is threatening the governor. | 151 |
| 1102. | Beltran Interviewed in Galea Inquiry: Carlos Beltran said on Tuesday that he met with federal agents investigating Anthony Galea. Authorities are also interested in speaking with the Mets former first baseman Carlos Delgado. | 224 |
| 1103. | Viacom Will Take 'Daily Show,' 'Colbert' Off Hulu: Viacom will remove "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and other Comedy Central television shows from Hulu next week, in a move that represents the first major fracture between TV show owners and the popular video Web site. | 272 |
| 1104. | A Yahoo Birthday Party With Carol Bartz: Carol Bartz muses on China, antitrust and her own turnaround efforts at Yahoo during the company's 15th birthday celebrations. | 167 |
| 1105. | Naomi Campbell Is Said to Hit Driver: The supermodel Naomi Campbell, who has pleaded guilty in the last three years to two assault charges, was reported to have hit her driver. | 176 |
| 1106. | What Apple vs. HTC Could Mean: The lawsuit could lead to changes in the workings of Android smartphones, although it could be settled quickly. | 142 |
| 1107. | TiVo to Offer Boxes That Go Beyond the Recorder: In addition to its standard TV offerings, TiVo, the DVR pioneer, said it would offer an array of related offerings from Netflix, Blockbuster, YouTube and Amazon. | 210 |
| 1108. | Apple Sues HTC, Maker of Google Phone: In the lawsuit, Apple said HTC phones running Android violate 20 of its patents, including those relating to the iPhone's ability to recognize the touch of multiple fingers on its screen at once. | 234 |
| 1109. | Iraq's Top Cleric Refuses to Influence Elections: Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has refused to endorse any of the coalitions seeking votes among the Shiite majority. | 166 |
| 1110. | Mudslides in Uganda Kill at Least 83: Three landslides sent mounds of earth hurtling towards villages near the Kenyan border, causing devastation, state emergency officials said. | 178 |
| 1111. | Viacom Will Take 'Daily Show,' 'Colbert' Off Hulu: Viacom will remove "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and other Comedy Central television shows from Hulu next week, in a move that represents the first major fracture between TV show owners and the popular video Web site. | 272 |
| 1112. | Postal Service Revives Cutback Plans: Faced with deficits and erosion of its business, the U.S. Postal Service reintroduced proposals to cut costs, close post offices, raise rates and eliminate Saturday delivery. | 212 |
| 1113. | Hedge Fund Makes $2 Billion Offer for Novell: Elliott Associates says it wants to buy Novell for $5.75 a share and turn around the struggling company. | 150 |
| 1114. | What We're Reading: Steampunk, Roger Ebert and a City Called Google: Our daily roundup of nuggets from around the Web includes a look at an aesthetic movement called steampunk, a cultural history of 3-D movies and Topeka's decision to rename itself Google, Kansas. | 264 |
| 1115. | Banned Pesticide Sets Off New Chinese Food Scandal: The scandal is centered on the cowpea — an ancient species of legume that includes the black-eyed pea. | 161 |
| 1116. | Obama Offers to Use Some G.O.P. Health Care Proposals: The president told leaders in Congress that while he was open to addressing some Republican concerns, he would press ahead with the health care overhaul despite their objections. | 233 |
| 1117. | U.S. Plans New Measure for Poverty: Officials intend to factor in the cost of food, shelter, clothing and utilities in their assessment of life for the poor. | 157 |
| 1118. | Brown Enters Calif. Governors' Race: California Attorney General Jerry Brown announced his candidacy for governor on Tuesday. | 125 |
| 1119. | U.N. Official Condemns Gaza Blockade: The senior U.N. official for humanitarian relief said the blockade enforced by Israel and Egypt amounted to the collective punishment of 1.5 million Palestinians. | 201 |
| 1120. | Supreme Court Remains Divided Over Gun Control: The justices are considering a sequel to the blockbuster 2008 decision, District of Columbia v. Heller. | 151 |
| 1121. | Obama Takes Economic Detour From Health Care: President Obama took a brief detour from promoting his health care plan in Washington and traveled to Savannah, Ga. in the latest stop on his economic and job-creation tour. | 219 |
| 1122. | Microsoft Gaming Tech Has Broader Uses: Microsoft is working on software for 3-D displays of data and on-screen painting with intricate detail. And it hasn't forgotten smart watches. | 182 |
| 1123. | Democratic Leaders Go to Albany to Meet With Paterson: Gov. David A. Paterson stayed in the Executive Mansion on Tuesday amid calls for his resignation. | 152 |
| 1124. | Living Together First Doesn't Make Marriage Last, Study Finds: Counting growing numbers of cohabiting couples, along with the ensuing marriages and divorces. | 157 |
| 1125. | Wall Street Bailout May Moderate City's Downturn: Economists are revising their employment forecasts, saying the decline will be about 200,000 jobs. | 148 |
| 1126. | G.O.P. Splits on Senator's Move to Block Benefits: Senator Susan Collins on Tuesday tried to override the objections of her fellow Republican, Senator Jim Bunning. | 163 |
| 1127. | U.S. May Set Rule Requiring Brake Override System on Cars: The system would be meant to prevent acceleration episodes like those that have led to the recall of millions of Toyotas, the Transportation secretary said on Tuesday. | 226 |
| 1128. | U.S. to Reveal Rules on Internet Security: The government will lift part of the veil on its strategy for protecting the nation's public and private computer systems. | 165 |
| 1129. | Microsoft R&D Celebrates the Human Body: The software maker shows off the state-of-the-art when it comes to gesture technology for games. | 137 |
| 1130. | On Primary Eve, Texas Race Seems Close No More: Gov. Rick Perry's success in portraying Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison as a Washington insider has given him a comfortable lead heading into Tuesday's primary for governor. | 218 |
| 1131. | Apple Sues Phone Maker HTC Over Patents: Apple filed suit against HTC, maker of the Google-designed Nexus One, alleging that it infringed on patents related to the iPhone. | 172 |
| 1132. | In G.M. Sales, Signs of Some Gains From Toyota's Woes: American carmakers may have been unable to take full advantage of the Toyota recalls because snowstorms kept consumers away. | 179 |
| 1133. | Tailgating at the Supreme Court, Without the Cars: A big gun-control case on Tuesday has attracted many people who want to watch the legal proceedings unfold. | 158 |
| 1134. | Apple Sues Phone Maker HTC Over Patents: Apple filed suit against HTC, maker of the Google-designed Nexus One, alleging that it infringed on patents related to the iPhone. | 172 |
| 1135. | Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn Is Given Superfund Status: The designation by the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday paves the way for a federal cleanup of decades-old pollution there. | 186 |
| 1136. | The Palm Pre Plus Creates a Hotspot: The Palm Pre Plus works as a wireless hotspot to connect other devices to the Web. But the setup can be tricky. | 148 |
| 1137. | Bits Scan: Pirates Bay, the Internet River and a Google Patent: In Tuesday's tech news roundup: The Pirate Bay is still thriving despite legal efforts to shut it down, data is flowing through new channels on the Internet and Google patents location-based advertising. | 267 |
| 1138. | Chilean Troops Deployed in Hard-Hit City to Quell Unrest: A curfew was extended on Tuesday in the devastated city of Concepción, as President Michelle Bachelet promised to send aid on boats, but said that looting would not be tolerated. | 236 |
| 1139. | BBC Proposes Deep Cuts in Web Site: The British Broadcasting Corp. is facing complaints from commercial rivals, who say public funding gives it an unfair advantage in expanding online. | 184 |
| 1140. | App of the Week: Recipes for All: Allrecipes Dinner Spinner Pro adds 40,000 dishes you don't get with the free version plus new features like recipe sharing over Bluetooth. | 172 |
| 1141. | 2,000 Furloughs Linked to Impasse in Congress: Senate Democrats characterized a Republican's opposition to a bill that provided extension of aid to the jobless as the cost of inaction. | 184 |
| 1142. | G.M. Triples Opel Investment: General Motors said it would put $2.6 billion into its Opel and Vauxhall units and reduce the amount it is seeking from European governments. | 171 |
| 1143. | U.S. to Reveal Some Rules on Security for Internet: The government will lift part of the veil on its strategy for protecting the nation's public and private computer systems. | 174 |
| 1144. | Iraqis Awash in Gifts From Candidates: The practice of candidates giving the public everything from chickens to cash is widespread and mostly welcomed. | 151 |
| 1145. | Iraqis Awash in Gifts From Candidates: The practice of candidates giving the public everything from chickens to cash is widespread and mostly welcomed. | 151 |
| 1146. | Celebrities in a New Theatrical Role: 'Presenters': By lending their names to Broadway shows as investors, celebrity taste makers hope they can help them stand out. | 164 |
| 1147. | News Analysis: Army Ebbs, and Power Realigns in Turkey: After the military was pushed from its political pedestal, Turkey is sloughing off an outdated doctrine, but nervous about what will take its place. | 204 |
| 1148. | Striving to Map the Shape-Shifting Net: Some believe that a practice called peering is fundamentally altering the Net. Others say it is of little consequence. | 158 |
| 1149. | Paterson Said to Direct Aides to Influence Abuse Case: The accounts of Gov. David A. Paterson's actions provide the first evidence that he helped direct an effort to influence a woman making abuse charges against his aide. | 222 |
| 1150. | Ford Decides Not to Run for New York Senate Seat: Harold E. Ford Jr., a longtime Tennessee congressman, said he did not want to endanger the Democrats' Senate majority with a divisive primary fight. | 198 |
| 1151. | Data Shows Camrys Not Recalled Also Had Problems: An analysis of U.S. government documents showed that many Camrys built before 2007 — and not covered in recent recalls — were linked to speed control problems. | 223 |
| 1152. | The New News Junkie Is Online and On the Phone: The Internet is the most popular source of news after television, and reading the news is becoming increasingly social, according to a new report. | 194 |
| 1153. | Error Blocks PlayStation 3 From Using Its Network: Sony said the problem was caused by a flaw in the system's clock as February ended and March began. | 150 |
| 1154. | Somali Pirates Taking Trade to Terra Firma: The United Nations World Food Program said that a gang was holding three large trucks and their drivers. | 148 |
| 1155. | No Crime in Acorn's Advice to 'Pimp,' D.A. Says: Workers in the Brooklyn field office of Acorn broke no laws when they advised conservative pranksters posing as a pimp and a prostitute on the fine art of income fudging, the Brooklyn district attorney announced Monday. | 268 |
| 1156. | Ford Decides Not to Run: Harold E. Ford Jr. told friends that he could beat Kirsten E. Gillibrand but feared the damage that his candidacy might inflict on the party, said the people he told of his plans. | 204 |
| 1157. | World War II Figure Inflames Passions in Ukraine: Decades after his death at the hands of the K.G.B., Stepan Bandera can still rally Ukrainians. | 144 |
| 1158. | Driven to Distraction: Digital Billboards, Diversions Drivers Can't Escape: The effect of on high-tech billboards on highway safety is being debated in state legislatures. | 171 |
| 1159. | Driven to Distraction: Digital Billboards Create a Diversion Drivers Cannot Escape: High-tech billboards, unlike cellphones, cannot be turned off, and their effect on highway safety is being debated in state legislatures. | 221 |
| 1160. | Human Culture, an Evolutionary Force: Biologists are finding evidence that culture has been interacting with genes to shape human evolution. | 140 |
| 1161. | Hockey Game Seen by 27.6 Million: Canada's victory over the United States to win the Olympic men's hockey gold medal on Sunday attracted the most viewers since the Miracle on Ice at the 1980 Winter Games. | 204 |
| 1162. | Airfare Taxes Become Ever Weightier Part of Total: The fees and taxes on airline tickets are already high, and there are proposals to increase them. | 148 |
| 1163. | Google Buys Picnik, a Photo Editing Service: Google is buying the online photo editing service Picnik, which competes with Adobe and other companies. | 149 |
| 1164. | What We're Reading: Vanishing Text Messages and Online News Habits: Monday's roundup of Web nuggets includes an application that deletes text messages from both phones, a 1995 essay on cyberhype and a study on how people read news online. | 238 |
| 1165. | Rodriguez to Meet With Investigators: The Canadian doctor Anthony Galea is suspected of distributing performance-enhancing drugs to various athletes. | 149 |
| 1166. | Nasdaq and S.&P. Turn Positive for the Year: The burst of enthusiasm was not enough, however, to propel the Dow Jones industrial average above its Dec. 31 close. | 161 |
| 1167. | A Photo Collage from the CeBit Tech Trade Fair: Technology companies are showing off their new wares at CeBit, the giant technology trade show that begins on Tuesday in Hanover, Germany. | 186 |
| 1168. | Justices Won't Hear Uighur Case: The court declined to rule on whether Muslims from China's Uighur region can be released into the U.S., because other countries have offered to accept them. | 189 |
| 1169. | 4 Charged in Concert Ticket Purchase Scheme: Prosecutors say the four made more than $25 million by illegally buying and then reselling tickets to sought-after shows. | 166 |
| 1170. | Are We Prepared for an 8.8 Quake?: Which kinds of neighborhoods would be most susceptible if a quake hits the West Coast? | 121 |
| 1171. | Obama Takes Aim at School Dropout Rates: The president spoke at a gathering alongside retired General Colin Powell, who leads a group called America's Promise Alliance. | 168 |
| 1172. | In the Arena: The Best and the Worst of the Games: The Winter Olympics in Vancouver offered a string of glorious and not-so-glorious performances. | 146 |
| 1173. | Judge Backs Trustee on Repaying Madoff Victims: The judge rejected the argument made by investors that their claims should be based on their account statements. | 160 |
| 1174. | Chileans on Vacations Struggle to Get Home: Summer vacation was winding down when the quake hit, and with the airport damaged, many Chileans are stranded. | 154 |
| 1175. | Freescale Places New Bet on the E-Reader Market: Freescale introduces a new processor for E Ink devices, which it sees as a growing category despite the incursion of color tablets. | 180 |
| 1176. | Hopes for Senate Seat Open Rifts in Calif. G.O.P.: Senator Barbara Boxer is seen as vulnerable, but divisions among Republicans have opened up in the primary. | 158 |
| 1177. | Connecting Your Car, Socks and Body to the Internet: A new report from McKinsey discusses the growing move to connect "things" to the Internet, including cars, pills, farming and billboards. | 190 |
| 1178. | New York Is Ordered to Move Mentally Ill Out of Group Homes: The ruling by a federal judge Monday gives 4,300 residents the right to leave housing that has been compared to warehouses. | 184 |
| 1179. | 'Connection Failure' for PlayStation Users: In an embarrassment for Sony, PlayStation game consoles worldwide are having trouble getting access to the PlayStation Network. | 171 |
| 1180. | Medvedev Fumes After Russian Team Disappoints: President Dmitri A. Medvedev on Monday called for officials who trained the Olympics team to resign. | 147 |
| 1181. | Marketers on Facebook Find Photo Tagging: Marketers are making inroads into Facebook. | 85 |
| 1182. | Paterson Says He Will Not Resign: Gov. David A. Paterson said he had no intention of his resigning and said calls for him to step down were the result of political hysteria. | 173 |
| 1183. | Pentax Toughens Its Rugged Camera: Pentax toughens up its Optio line of rugged cameras. | 87 |
| 1184. | Latest Updates on Chile's Earthquake: The Lede is following tracking the response to the earthquake online. Readers who are in Chile are encouraged to submit first-hand accounts in the form of text, video or photographs by posting comments or links below. | 255 |
| 1185. | Fed's No. 2 Plans to Retire, Leaving 3 Vacancies on Board: The departure of Donald L. Kohn would give the Obama administration the chance to significantly affect the Fed's governance. | 183 |
| 1186. | Bits Scan: Verizon Fees, E-Book Profits and Chilean Telescopes: In this morning's news roundup, we look at a suit against Verizon Wireless over phantom fees, Google's claim that Microsoft is waging a proxy war against it, Chile's earthquake-proof telescopes and more. | 267 |
| 1187. | Soured Over Policy, Latin American Leaders Await Sessions With Clinton: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is expected to face growing disappointment from leaders with what they see as the Obama administration's lack of resolve and initiative on a variety of issues. | 273 |
| 1188. | 3D TV Are Arriving, But Can't Play 3D Yet: Samsung is first to market with two new 3D-capable TVs. Sears and Amazon are already taking orders. | 142 |
| 1189. | New Scrutiny on Censorship Issues for U.S. Companies in China: Now that Google has thrown down the gauntlet, American companies may find arguments about the need to obey local laws do not offer blanket protection from questions about conduct. | 242 |
| 1190. | Ex-Bosnian Serbian Leader Testifies in Hague Trial: Radovan Karadzic began to testify in his own defense on Monday against charges of war crimes and genocide. | 158 |
| 1191. | Aftershocks Shake Chile as Rescue Efforts Continue: Amid a rising death toll and isolated outbreaks of looting, three aftershocks struck Chile on Monday morning as earthquake rescue efforts continued. | 200 |
| 1192. | Media Cache: It's Not Just Microsoft Against Google: A tiny French Web site was one of three organizations — and the only one not affiliated with Microsoft — to file new antitrust complaints against Google in Europe last week. | 240 |
| 1193. | A.I.G. Unit Said to Be Near Sale to British Company: Prudential said Monday it was in "advanced" talks to buy A.I.G.'s life insurance unit in Asia for about $35.5 billion. | 171 |
| 1194. | Governors' Troopers Pressured by Duty and Politics: Police units such as those that became involved in a case against a member of Gov. David A. Paterson's staff show a tension between duty and loyalty to those they protect. | 223 |
| 1195. | After Fumble, Microsoft Redoes Phone Software: Microsoft's new mobile phone software, coming at the end of this year, offers "tiles" instead of icons, and has "hubs" for similarly themed functions. | 197 |
| 1196. | Survey Finds Slack Editing on Magazine Web Sites: A survey conducted by the Columbia Journalism Review found that magazines' Web sites reflect a trade-off of standards for online speed. | 185 |
| 1197. | Condé Nast Is Preparing iPad Versions of Some of Its Top Magazines: The first products it will adapt for the digital reader will be Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker and Glamour. | 183 |
| 1198. | Math of Publishing Meets the E-Book: E-books are cheaper to produce than print volumes, but consumers may not realize that expenses like overhead and royalties are still in effect, publishers say. | 196 |
| 1199. | Granted Political Asylum to Learn at Home: A Tennessee judge granted asylum to a German couple who said they feared persecution in their home country because they wanted to home school their five children. | 205 |
| 1200. | Olympic Flame Burns Brighter on Last Day of the Games: The Olympics that started under the cloud of an athlete's death ended on Sunday, much more joyously than they had begun. | 175 |
| 1201. | Under Utah Legislation, Seeking Illegal Abortion Would Become a Crime: Prompted by the story of a girl who hired someone to beat her and make her miscarry, the legislation includes penalties of up to life in prison. | 215 |
| 1202. | After a Young Real Estate Tycoon's Fast Rise, an Even Faster Fall: Now indicted for a second time, Adam C. Hochfelder once ran a partnership that managed or had a stake in eight million square feet. | 198 |
| 1203. | White House Is Rethinking Nuclear Policy: Aides to President Obama say that he will permanently reduce America's arsenal by thousands of weapons. | 145 |
| 1204. | For Canada's Faithful, a Gold That Means Most: To hear Canadians tell it, the hockey gold medal has come home, where it belongs, thanks to a victory in the final event of the 2010 Winter Olympics. | 196 |
| 1205. | News Analysis: With Marja Largely Won, Marines Try to Win Trust: After pushing into a Taliban enclave in Afghanistan, American forces must gain support among people with a deep suspicion of the central government. | 213 |
| 1206. | Toxic Waters: Rulings Restrict Clean Water Act, Hampering E.P.A.: Thousands of the nation's largest water polluters are outside the E.P.A.'s reach because the Supreme Court has left uncertain which waterways are protected. | 222 |
| 1207. | Math of Publishing Meets the E-Book: E-books are cheaper to produce than print volumes, but consumers may not realize that expenses like overhead and royalties are still in effect, publishers say. | 196 |
| 1208. | Vote Looms as a Key Test for Iraq's Future, and Maliki's: In a country where "the coup or the coffin" have been the normal means of leaving power, a prime minister faces the voters. | 181 |
| 1209. | Network News at a Crossroads: As ABC News prepares to cut hundreds of jobs and with news available more places than ever, the future for the ABC and CBS news divisions is deeply insecure. | 187 |
| 1210. | Canada 3, U.S. 2 (OT): Crosby's Goal Ends Thriller as Canada Beats U.S.: Team Canada saved its reputation by ruining a desperate comeback bid by the United States in overtime on Sunday to win the Olympic gold medal. | 215 |
| 1211. | In Senate, a Renewed Effort to Reach a Consensus on Financial Regulation: Among the disputed elements is the creation of a consumer protection agency to watch for deceptive and abusive terms on things like mortgages and credit cards. | 233 |
| 1212. | Slain Hamas Operative Was Drugged, Dubai Police Say: A police statement gives new details about a January assassination that has been widely attributed to Israel's intelligence service, though Israel has not acknowledged involvement. | 233 |
| 1213. | Live Updates From Closing Ceremony: Live updates from the Vancouver Games closing ceremony. | 91 |
| 1214. | Attackers Kill 11 in Philippines: Eleven people were killed in an attack believed to have been carried out by the militant group Abu Sayyaf in retaliation for recent arrests, officials said Sunday. | 197 |
| 1215. | Finding Untainted Jurors in the Age of the Internet: The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday in its first major change-of-venue case in decades. | 149 |
| 1216. | Both Sides Stand Their Ground on Health Care: The months-long confrontation over health care seemed to lurch closer to the use by Democrats of a controversial parliamentary maneuver for passage. | 194 |
| 1217. | Storms in France Kill at Least 45: A strong winter storm with powerful winds and heavy rain killed more than 50 people in at least four countries, officials said, with at least 45 of the dead in France. | 202 |
| 1218. | 15 Hurt When Ice Shatters Glass in Manhattan Atrium: The New York City Buildings Department cited the owners of the building for failing to properly maintain the Sony high-rise on Madison. | 188 |
| 1219. | Live Analysis: U.S. and Canada Fight for Hockey Gold: The New York Times provides live analysis of the men's hockey gold medal game between the United States and Canada. | 169 |
| 1220. | Europe Union Moves Toward a Bailout of Greece: A bailout of Greece is expected to involve loan guarantees from the German and French governments. | 145 |
| 1221. | Obama Healthy but Struggles With Smoking: Doctors recommend that the president continue his "smoking cessation efforts" and that he change his diet to bring down a cholesterol level that is borderline high. | 206 |
| 1222. | Video of Earthquake Damage in Chile: La Tercera, a newspaper in Santiago, Chile, has published more than a dozen video clips on its Web site showing some of the damage around the country. | 187 |
| 1223. | On Assignment: Nine Eyes on the Prize: How does Bruce Bennett photograph a disc moving at 100 miles per hour? With seven different cameras, Nicholas Loomis reports. | 164 |
| 1224. | Fierce Storms in France Kill at Least 40: A violent storm with fierce rain and hurricane-strength winds battered Western Europe, leaving at least 45 people dead, including 40 in France alone. | 191 |
| 1225. | Ice Falls Into Atrium in Sony Building: Fire officials said that ice broke through a glass atrium at the Sony Building and that 10 people had minor injuries. | 157 |
| 1226. | Police Catch Basque Militant Leader: Ibon Gogeascoechea, the leader of armed Basque separatists ETA ,was arrested in France on Sunday, with Spanish authorities saying the group had been preparing an attack in Spain. | 215 |
| 1227. | Hey, Waiter! Just How Much Extra Do You Really Expect?: Many people are tired of service workers' expecting customers to give lavishly to make up for their cheap bosses. | 169 |
| 1228. | Hey, Ryan! Not You, the Other One.: When the United States takes on Canada on Sunday in the gold medal game, 7 of the 23 players on the American roster will share the name Ryan. | 177 |
| 1229. | 1.5 Million Displaced After Chile Quake: The earthquake ripped apart buildings and bridges across Chile, and more than 300 people were killed. | 142 |
| 1230. | White Knuckles and Gold for U.S. Bobsled Team: The gold medal was the 37th for the United States at the Vancouver Games, the most by a country at a single Winter Olympics. | 171 |
| 1231. | Storms Kill at Least 15 in France: Violent storms swept through France over the weekend, killing at least 15 people, officials said. | 132 |
| 1232. | Spain Says ETA Leader Caught in France: Ibon Gogeascoechea, the leader of armed Basque separatists ETA ,was caught on Sunday in northern France, the Spanish Interior Ministry said. | 180 |
| 1233. | Israel Police Quell Rioters at Holy Site: Israeli police forces stormed a Jerusalem holy site on Sunday to disperse Palestinian protesters hurling rocks at visitors. | 165 |
| 1234. | Spain Says ETA Rebels' Top Leader Caught in France: Ibon Gogeascoechea, the leader of armed Basque separatists ETA, was arrested on Sunday France together with two other senior rebels, the Spanish interior ministry said. | 220 |
| 1235. | Japan Breathes Sigh of Relief as Tsunami Passes: Nearly a half million people in Japan were ordered to higher ground on Sunday, but only small waves appeared, and there were no reports of damage. | 195 |
| 1236. | To Delight of Crowd, Canada Wins Men's Olympic Curling Gold: Canada defeated Norway, at last securing a gold medal for the Canadian skip, Kevin Martin. | 151 |
| 1237. | Cramped Quarters Define Struggles of Iraqi Families: Every day, Iraqis deal with the lack of electricity, pervasive corruption and a housing shortage that forces multiple families to live under the same roof. | 208 |
| 1238. | At Binghamton, Concerns That Sports Are Still the Focus: Faculty members and administrators are concerned that those who carried out the orders in building a big-time men's basketball program remain. | 199 |
| 1239. | Unlikely Activist Who Got to the Tea Party Early: Keli Carender, 30, is credited with holding the first protest that bloomed into the Tea Party movement. | 153 |
| 1240. | U.S. and Canada Foresee a Fight for Gold: Sunday's gold medal men's hockey game will most likely be trench warfare, fought in the corners, along the boards, in the no-man's land in front of the net. | 198 |
| 1241. | When American and European Ideas of Privacy Collide: An Italian ruling against Google highlights the clash between Europe's love of privacy and America's of free speech. | 169 |
| 1242. | 6 Months, $90,000 and (Maybe) a Great Idea: With entrepreneurs in residence, venture capital firms in Silicon Valley host proven business people, hoping for another successful start-up. | 185 |
| 1243. | Unboxed: Redrawing the Route to Online Privacy: When it comes to online data, those lengthy written notices about protecting your privacy are no longer enough, experts say. | 172 |
| 1244. | Novelties: Energy Scoreboards, Designed for the Home: Companies are developing gadgets that can monitor home electricity costs, outlet by outlet. | 145 |
| 1245. | Economic View: The Buried Treasure in Your TV Dial: Selling the radio spectrum that is used for over-the-air television would create a bonanza for the government (and even make our smartphones work better). | 206 |
| 1246. | The Count: So Far, E-Books Aren't Making Sales Waves: | 54 |
| 1247. | Generation of Frustrated Strivers Wages Jihad on Pakistan: A new generation has made militant networks in Pakistan more sophisticated and deadly. | 145 |
| 1248. | Georgia Republican to Leave House: John Linder of Georgia is the 19th Republican to announce that he is leaving Congress. | 121 |
| 1249. | Paterson Faces Big Question: Can He Lead?: With New York grappling with enormous problems, people were focused on a key question: Can such a damaged and distracted leader really run the state? | 192 |
| 1250. | Inside the Rings: The Winter Games With the Summery Smile: The Vancouver Games showed the world the city's easy-going demeanor and occasionally unseasonable winters. | 165 |
| 1251. | H.G.H. Case Gives Impetus to Baseball and Football to Act: A disclosure that a rugby player in England tested positive for human growth hormone appeared to validate officials' call to test for the substance in Major League Baseball and the National Football League. | 265 |
| 1252. | In Yemen's South, Protests Could Cause More Instability: A growing protest movement in southern Yemen threatens to turn into a rebellion if its demands are not met, possibly creating a broader haven for Al Qaeda. | 212 |
| 1253. | District May End Economic Diversity Program: At stake is the direction of a Raleigh suburb school system, the largest to consider income in placement. | 150 |
| 1254. | Congressional Memo: Conflict in Senate Could Get Messier: A group of Democrats held a Republican senator's feet to the political fire over his opposition to extended unemployment benefits. | 188 |
| 1255. | Pelosi Struggles to Corral Votes for Health Care Bill: The future of President Obama's health care overhaul now rests largely with two blocs of swing Democrats — abortion opponents and fiscal conservatives. | 213 |
| 1256. | Buffett's Bargain Shopping Spree: Warren E. Buffett described using the last 18 months to scoop up a string of assets and strengthen his company. | 145 |
| 1257. | Olympic Glory, Led by Stars Hardly on the Team: The U.S. is adding to its medal haul, but many of its premier athletes train outside the influence of their teams. | 162 |
| 1258. | Underwater Plate Cuts 400-Mile Gash: The magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile early Saturday morning occurred along the same fault responsible for the biggest quake ever measured. | 202 |
| 1259. | Sirens Sound on Hawaiian Coasts: Evacuation alarms sounded in Hawaii's vulnerable coastal areas as the region prepared for what federal officials say could be a dangerous tsunami. | 179 |
| 1260. | Tsunami Threatens Hawaiian Islands: A tsunami was generated on Saturday that could cause damage along the coasts of all the Hawaiian islands, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. | 182 |
| 1261. | Latest Updates on Earthquake in Chile: An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Saturday morning, setting off a tsunami warning across much of the Pacific. The Lede is tracking reports of the damage. | 219 |
| 1262. | In France, Gendarmes Are on Patrol Against Oyster Rustlers: The reason that oyster thefts are rising harks back to a mysterious decimation of stocks a few years ago that hit the seed oysters. | 191 |
| 1263. | 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Chile: A massive quake struck Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital of Santiago, bringing down buildings and setting off a tsunami. At least 47 were killed with the toll rising. | 219 |
| 1264. | 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Chile: A massive earthquake struck near Concepcion, Chile, early on Saturday, shaking buildings and causing blackouts in parts of the capital of Santiago. | 192 |
| 1265. | California Campus Sees Uneasy Race Relations: Racial incidents at the University of California, San Diego, fed a simmering, some say much-needed, debate over race relations. | 173 |
| 1266. | The Saturday Profile: Ex-Jihadist Defies Yemen's Leader, and Easy Labels: Tareq al-Fadhli, who knew Osama bin Laden, is at the center of Yemen's turbulent recent history and is now redefining himself as an ally of the United States. | 232 |
| 1267. | 8.3-Magnitude Quake Hits Chile: A massive magnitude-8.3 earthquake struck near Concepcion, Chile, early on Saturday, shaking buildings and causing blackouts in parts of the capital of Santiago. | 193 |
| 1268. | Jordan to Buy Charlotte Team: Michael Jordan has struck a deal to buy controlling interest of the Charlotte Bobcats, taking charge of the money-losing team in his home state. | 174 |
| 1269. | Canada 3, Slovakia 2: Canada Advances, but Struggles With Slovakia: Canada repelled a late comeback by Slovakia to face the U.S. in the gold-medal game Sunday. | 159 |
| 1270. | Dodd Proposes Financial Protection Agency: Senator Christopher J. Dodd proposed a new agency to regulate credit cards and other consumer products. | 146 |
| 1271. | Ohno Disqualified in 500 Final, but Wins 8th Medal in 5,000 Relay: The American speedskater was disqualified from the 500-meter final as he attempted to win his eighth Winter Games medal. Canada's Charles Hamelin took the gold. | 227 |
| 1272. | Rising Threat of Infections Unfazed by Antibiotics: Some infectious-disease specialists say Gram-negative bacteria could emerge as a bigger threat than MRSA. | 157 |
| 1273. | Panel Clears 7 Lawmakers in Lobbying Scandal: The House ethics committee rejected an independent report that tied political contributions from defense contractors to earmarks. | 175 |
| 1274. | On a Day of Surprises, U.S. Speedskating Teams Rule the Track: The American women eclipsed the world-record holders from Canada in a quarterfinal, and the American men defeated the Netherlands in the semifinals. | 211 |
| 1275. | Hamelin Wins Short Track Gold as Ohno Is Disqualified: Charles Hamelin claimed Canada's first gold medal at the short track, staggering across the finish line in a wild finish that resulted in the disqualification of Apolo Anton Ohno. | 234 |
| 1276. | For Cuomo, Spotlight Suddenly Grows Hotter: Now that Gov. David A. Paterson has abandoned his campaign, assumptions about Andrew M. Cuomo — not to mention his record — will be scrutinized and challenged. | 217 |
| 1277. | To Court Blacks, Foes of Abortion Make Racial Case: A movement long viewed as white and Republican is trying to expand by arguing that abortion is intended to wipe out blacks. | 175 |
| 1278. | Cellphones Let Shoppers Point, Click and Purchase: Some retailers plan to turn applications on mobile phones into information displays and devices for ordering. | 160 |
| 1279. | Cellphones Let Shoppers Point, Click and Purchase: Some retailers plan to turn applications on mobile phones into information displays and devices for ordering. | 160 |
| 1280. | On Hockey: U.S. Routs Finland, but Questions and Canada Remain: The United States will play the winner of tonight's semifinal between Canada and Slovakia for the gold in men's hockey, but questions about their mettle linger. | 224 |
| 1281. | In Need of Allies, Governor Walks Alone: Two years ago, Gov. David A. Paterson took office to applause from fellow legislators. But as he drew the curtain on his campaign, he found himself utterly alone. | 203 |
| 1282. | White House Social Secretary Says She Will Resign: Desirée Rogers, who was faulted for a lack of security checks at the first state dinner when a couple crashed the party, will leave her post next month. | 203 |
| 1283. | U.S. Eyes New Target: Heartland of Taliban: The American military said that the coalition offensive in Marja, Afghanistan, is just a prelude to a bigger battle in Kandahar. | 172 |
| 1284. | What We're Reading: Art Fraud, Steve Jobs and Citibank: Technology tidbits from around the Web selected by Times technology journalists. | 136 |
| 1285. | Booming China Finds Workers in Short Supply: Factory wages are up as much as 20 percent from a year ago and still white-collar workers are having to pitch in to meet shipping deadlines. | 185 |
| 1286. | Gatorade Ends Relationship With Woods: Gatorade officially cut its ties to Tiger Woods on Friday, one week after he admitted to extramarital affairs and said he was unsure when he would return to golf. | 201 |
| 1287. | Toyota Accused of Withholding Test and Design Data: In letter to Toyota, Representative Edolphus Towns is seeking more details on a database of vehicle design and testing information. | 183 |
| 1288. | Justice Dept. Reveals More Missing E-Mail Files: Senators demanded to know what happened to batches of e-mail messages by Bush administration lawyers who worked on opinions justifying waterboarding. | 198 |
| 1289. | One on One: Esther Dyson, Health Tech Investor and Space Tourist: Esther Dyson, investor and technologist, discusses technology that tracks your health and why she thinks you will want to use it. | 195 |
| 1290. | Gatorade Drops Tiger Woods: A spokesperson for Gatorade confirmed late Friday that it had ended its relationship with the golfer. Gatorade will continue its relationship with the Tiger Woods Foundation. | 202 |
| 1291. | White House Social Secretary Resigns: Desiree Rogers, who was faulted for a lack of security checks at the first state dinner when a couple crashed the party, will leave her post next month. | 190 |
| 1292. | Your Money: Preparing for the Inevitable Bursting Bubble: There's bound to be another bubble and another one after that. A way to survive their collapses is to honestly assess your long-term goals. | 197 |
| 1293. | Live Blog: United States vs. Finland: Live blogging the men's quarterfinal hockey game between the United States and Finland. | 125 |
| 1294. | Beliefs: Defender of Waterboarding Hears From Critics: Liberal and conservative Catholics have objected to arguments made by a former Bush speechwriter that church teachings permitted waterboarding. | 198 |
| 1295. | Italian Billionaire Surrenders to Police in Money Laundering Probe: Silvio Scaglia, who founded Fastweb, Italy's biggest telecommunications company after Telecom Italia, surrendered after arriving in Italy early Friday. | 219 |
| 1296. | 'Shutter Island' Got Plenty of Gold From the Olympics: The movie made $41 million in its first week, a career best for Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese, thanks largely to its ad campaign. | 192 |
| 1297. | The Online Private Sale Trend Packs Its Bags: A new site called PackLate wants to offer steep discounts on last-minute vacations, using an approach that's similar to private-sale fashion sites. | 193 |
| 1298. | When It Comes to Content, Amazon's Kindle Won't Be Undersold: Amazon.com is pushing newspaper, magazine and book publishers to guarantee that Kindle customers will get the lowest prices on electronic content. In return, publishers may get a bigger cut of the revenue. | 267 |
| 1299. | Vonn Misses a Gate in the Slalom: Lindsey Vonn, who won gold in her first event in Vancouver, the women's downhill, failed to finish three of her next four events. | 163 |
| 1300. | Another Puzzle in Iran After Nuclear Fuel Is Moved: Officials in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East have been trying to determine why Iran moved much of its low-enriched nuclear fuel out in the open, where it could easily be attacked. | 236 |
| 1301. | Narrating Canada's Quest for Gold in Olympic Men's Hockey: The profiles of the Canadian hockey announcers Chris Cuthbert and Gord Miller are rising as they provide an oral history of the men's competition in Vancouver. | 218 |
| 1302. | Race in the South in the Age of Obama: James Fields is a black Democratic state legislator in a nearly all-white Alabama county that voted against Obama. Is he an anomaly or the future? | 185 |
| 1303. | Paterson to Drop Out of Governor Race: Gov. David A. Paterson of New York is set to announce that he will not seek election after reports that he and the State Police intervened in a domestic-assault case against a senior aide, according to a person told about the plans. | 271 |
| 1304. | The Wired Repo Man: He's Not 'As Seen on TV': The auto repossession business is booming during the recession, making use of new technologies to improve efficiency and reduce the need for legwork. | 195 |
| 1305. | Observatory: Converting Body Movements Into Electricity: Researchers at Princeton said they found a way to harvest the body's energy using piezoelectric crystals, an application that could first be used in shoes to keep a music player charged. | 243 |
| 1306. | Paterson to Drop Out of Race for Governor: Gov. David A. Paterson is set to announce that he will not seek re-election in the wake of reports that he and the State Police intervened in a domestic-assault case against a senior aide. | 231 |
| 1307. | The Medium: Framing Childhood Points of Entry: Has the curating of digital photos come to define modern parenting? | 114 |
| 1308. | Bits Scan: Facebook's Patent, Nokia's Woes and Phishing on Twitter: Our Friday morning roundup of technology news also looks at 3-D movies and televisions and the poor sales at Palm. | 182 |
| 1309. | Study Finds Stents Effective in Preventing Strokes: The new findings have the potential to make a procedure that is less invasive than surgery more widely used. | 160 |
| 1310. | Thai Court Seizes $1.4 Billion From Ex-Premier: Thailand's Supreme Court ruled that Thaksin Shinawatra had abused his power to benefit companies he owned. | 154 |
| 1311. | New York Cancels Classes as Blizzard Hammers Northeast: Thousands of people were without power and dozens of school districts — including all New York City public schools — were shut down on Friday. | 212 |
| 1312. | The Koons Collection: Jeff Koons is working at a role he has never assumed in his three-decade career: curator of other people's art. | 133 |
| 1313. | Myanmar Denies Dissident's Appeal: The Supreme Court in Myanmar refused an appeal to end the house arrest of the country's leading dissident, Aung San Suu Kyi. | 159 |
| 1314. | Many Dead in Attacks on Kabul Guesthouses: At least 18 people were killed early Friday when several suicide bombers attacked two guesthouses popular with foreigners in the Afghan capital. | 187 |
| 1315. | Kim Yu-na Wins Gold in Figure Skating: Kim Yu-na was nearly flawless, and became South Korea's first Olympic champion in figure skating. Mao Asada of Japan took silver and Joannie Rochette of Canada the bronze. | 210 |
| 1316. | Bunning Blocks Jobless Aid in Senate: Senator Jim Bunning takes a stand to block extending jobless benefits unless Democrats figure out how to pay to them. | 155 |
| 1317. | Paterson Gets Some Sobering Advice on His Future: Even David A. Paterson's allies are saying he can not simultaneously govern, manage fallout from the latest scandal and lead the Democratic ticket this fall. | 207 |
| 1318. | Cablevision Posts Profit in Quarter: The company's only money-losing division was its Newsday newspaper, where ad revenue fell by 20 percent. | 141 |
| 1319. | Sirius XM Posts Profit, Its First Since Merger: The company, formed when Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio merged, said the results were a sign that it had recovered from near bankruptcy. | 199 |
| 1320. | Telecom Italia Delays Results Because of Money-Laundering Scandal: Telecom Italia delayed the release of its results after officials seized 300 million in connection with a money-laundering scandal. | 199 |
| 1321. | Alexei Grishin of Belarus Wins Gold in Aerials: The aerialist better known as Speedy pulled off his signature move, but Alexei Grishin of Belarus was more consistent and won the gold. Ryan St. Onge of the U.S. took fourth. | 222 |
| 1322. | Explosion Shakes the Center of Kabul: A large explosion shook the center of the city early Friday morning, damaging a high-rise hotel. | 134 |
| 1323. | Radiation Bills Raise Question of Supervision: Federal officials are looking into the billing practices at a Florida cancer center, but the case points to concerns about oversight involving complex radiotherapy. | 211 |
| 1324. | On Wall Street, a Romance With the Curling Stone: Curling has captivated Wall Street traders thanks to CNBC, which switches to curling coverage after the closing bell. | 167 |
| 1325. | Plan to Seek Use of U.S. Contracts as a Wage Lever: One in four Americans work for companies with federal contracts, and administration officials see an opportunity to lift more families into the middle class. | 209 |
| 1326. | News Analysis: Uniting Democrats Is Challenge at Health Forum: The president did not seem to win over any Republicans, and seemed to end the day largely where he started, with little choice but to rally his Democrats to act on their own. | 237 |
| 1327. | Preferring Girls Over Boys: For generations boys have been preferred to girls in Asian culture, but there is at least one study which hints that in at least one country this bias is changing. | 191 |
| 1328. | Canada 2, U.S. 0: Canadian Women Take Gold in Hockey Final: Canadian goalie Shannon Szabados stopped all 28 American shots and enabled Marie-Philip Poulin's two goals to stand up and make Canada the Olympic champions. | 217 |
| 1329. | Paterson Weighs Race as Top Aide Quits in Protest: After the governor's top criminal justice adviser resigned, Gov. David A. Paterson said he would consult with party leaders over the next few days and reflect on his future. | 224 |
| 1330. | Police Say Actor Andrew Koenig Found Dead: Vancouver police said "Growing Pains" actor Andrew Koenig has been found dead in a downtown park. | 140 |
| 1331. | Live Blog: Follow the Women's Long Program: Follow women's figure skating's long program at the Vancouver Olympics with the live blog on Rings. | 143 |
| 1332. | California Deputy Is Killed in Gun Battle: Two other officers were wounded when a fire investigation in rural Fresno County turned into a gun battle and standoff. | 162 |
| 1333. | Turkey's Leaders Seek to Defuse Crisis: Tensions were rising between the military and the government over the arrests of 20 former and current officers on charges of plotting a coup. Three of those officers were subsequently released. | 234 |
| 1334. | Mayor's Housing Offer Sets Off Row in Jerusalem: Disagreements have arisen over matters of ownership and the demographics of East Jerusalem. | 140 |
| 1335. | Panel Finds Rangel Broke House Rules With Caribbean Trip: A House panel has found that Rep. Charles B. Rangel of New York broke Congressional rules by failing to properly disclose financial details of a trip to the Caribbean. | 225 |
| 1336. | What We're Reading: Patents, E-Books and Spy Software: Thursday's highlights of overlooked, unusual or just plain interesting technology news from around the Web. | 162 |
| 1337. | Women's Free Skate Q.& A. With Juliet Macur and Jeré Longman: Q. and A. on the women's free skate. | 98 |
| 1338. | Are Trade Shows a Waste of Time?: In Las Vegas, with the decline in sales and no great rebound in sight, you might have thought the mood would be somber. It was anything but. | 174 |
| 1339. | Another Cold, Wet Blanket Covers Northeast: Travel was disrupted at major airports from Philadelphia to Boston by a heavy mix of rain and snow on Thursday. | 155 |
| 1340. | 'American Idol': Who Will Be the First to Go?: A sleepless night of research, phone calls, and meetings with lawyers has failed to yield results: Turns out there is no way to wipe the "American Idol" semifinalist slate clean and start over with a new group of 24. | 263 |
| 1341. | A Grieving Mancuso Falls Short in the Giant Slalom: After finishing eighth in the giant slalom, Julia Mancuso twice broke down and cried while discussing the Wednesday death of her longtime friend, C.R. Johnson. | 211 |
| 1342. | Greece Faces High Hurdles to Raising More Funds: Investors are concerned about Greece's ability to raise cash and reassure a skeptical market about its plans to restructure the economy. | 185 |
| 1343. | Patti LuPone Asks Fans to Name Her Book: What should the Tony-Award winning actress call her new book about her life in the theater? | 132 |
| 1344. | 2 Sheriff's Deputies, Officer Shot in N. Calif: Two Fresno County deputies and a police officer were shot Thursday by a man who then barricaded himself inside a house and continued to fire on law enforcement officials, authorities said. | 236 |
| 1345. | Person Killed by Falling Tree in Central Park: A caller to 911 said that the victim was sprawled on ground, in distress, with severe wounds to his head. | 152 |
| 1346. | Rebensburg Takes Giant Slalom Gold: Unheralded Viktoria Rebensburg of Germany, who had never won a major race, clocked a two-run combined time of 2 minutes, 27.11 seconds Thursday down Franz's GS. | 196 |
| 1347. | Teen Moodiness, or Borderline Personality Disorder?: Dr. Alec Miller responds to readers' questions about borderline personality disorder in adolescents. | 153 |
| 1348. | Iraq to Rehire 20,000 Hussein-Era Army Officers: The reinstatement was surprising, because it came on the heels of a decision to ban hundreds of candidates from the upcoming election, supposedly for supporting the former regime. | 228 |
| 1349. | Top Paterson Official Resigns: The cabinet official who supervises the state police has resigned in the wake of reports of intervention by the state police and Gov. David A. Paterson into a domestic-assault case against a senior Paterson aide. | 243 |
| 1350. | Photoshop and Photography: When Is It Real?: If you were running a photography contest, at what point would you draw the line and say "That's not photography anymore?" | 167 |
| 1351. | Photoshop and Photography: When Is It Real?: If you were running a photography contest, at what point would you draw the line and say "That's not photography anymore?" | 167 |
| 1352. | How to Tell if a Good Savings Rate Will Last: A look at which banks have consistently offered high yields for saving. | 117 |
| 1353. | Two Men Face New Charges in Subway Bomb Plot: The two men were accused of working with Najibullah Zazi to launch bombings on Manhattan subways. | 143 |
| 1354. | Fed Reviewing Goldman's Moves on Greek Debt: The Federal Reserve is examining the stratagems devised by Goldman Sachs other big banks to help Greece mask its burgeoning debt over the last decade. | 195 |
| 1355. | Afghan Officials Claim Control Over Taliban Area: Even as the government re-staked its claim on the center of Marja, there were reports of scattered fighting. | 158 |
| 1356. | Leak in Shark-Filled Aquarium in Dubai Mall: One day after a killer whale at Sea World in Orlando dragged a female trainer into his tank by her ponytail, causing her death, a crack appeared in a huge aquarium in a Dubai mall filled with hundreds of sharks. | 256 |
| 1357. | The Snowboarder Supported by Grocers: After Alex Loo lost her financing in 2008, the Kin brothers, who arrived in Canada with nothing but now own 27 markets, became her sponsor. | 177 |
| 1358. | Film: The Dude Plumbs His Weary Soul: On the road to screen immortality, Jeff Bridges transformed from a pretty boy to a weathered veteran with bottomless soul. | 160 |
| 1359. | Don Pardo: Live From New York, Still: Take it away Don Pardo! The legendary announcer celebrated his 92nd birthday on Monday. | 125 |
| 1360. | 'Yes' to Pop-Tarts! Panel Approves Bake-Sale Rules: Only one mother protested rules to prohibit most bake sales but allow students to sell items like Pop-Tarts and Doritos. | 172 |
| 1361. | Lessons of a Cleft Lip: Six-month-old Elan Oliva is one operation away from being "cured" of the cleft lip and palate doctor's found on his sonogram before he was born. | 168 |
| 1362. | New Indictments in Subway Bomb Plot: Two men already in custody were indicted on Thursday on charges of participating in a Qaeda plot to detonate explosives in the New York subway system. | 187 |
| 1363. | In the Arena: Slalom: From Gimmick to Main Event: Ski slalom was first invented by one Sir Arnold Lunn in 1922, and since then, its popularity has only grown. | 158 |
| 1364. | At Health Care Session, Obama Stresses Areas of Agreement: At his much-anticipated health care forum on Thursday, President Obama used his opening remarks to make the case that reforming the health care system is critical to the nation's economy. | 246 |
| 1365. | Palm Cuts Its Forecast and Its Shares Fall: The company cited slower-than-expected consumer adoption of its products, leading to weaker-than-expected orders. | 157 |
| 1366. | Bernanke Defends Fed's Ability to Supervise Banks: The Fed chairman urged senators not to strip the Fed of its oversight authority and also expressed skepticism about the the so-called Volcker Rule. | 198 |
| 1367. | The Oscars, by the Numbers: Oscar fans are obsessed with stats, and the Bagger and other sites are here to fill that need. | 122 |
| 1368. | Why Can't PCs Work More Like iPhones?: The traditional desktop interface remains confusing for many computer users. Could Apple and Microsoft replace it with their easy to use mobile operating systems? | 201 |
| 1369. | Framing the Debate: The curtain rises on what may be the final act in the long-running health care debate. | 106 |
| 1370. | Blogging the Health Care Summit: President Obama, leading Republicans and Democrats, are sitting down for what's expected to be a six-hour meeting to hash out health care issues. | 178 |
| 1371. | Bits Scan: Google's Accountability and Nintendo's E-Reader: Our morning technology round-up also looks at Google's integration of Facebook updates into real-time search, a teenager's conviction for blackmailing other boys with sexually explicit photos, and pico projectors. | 273 |
| 1372. | Why Can't PCs Work More Like iPhones?: The traditional desktop interface remains confusing for many computer users. Could Apple and Microsoft replace it with their easy to use mobile operating systems? | 201 |
| 1373. | Barbershop Politics in Baghdad: Talking politics at a barbershop in Baghdad. | 76 |
| 1374. | The Senate Offers Small Businesses a Little Relief: There's a hiring tax credit in the bill, and it would also extend the 2009 stimulus's more generous expensing limits - up to $250,000. | 186 |
| 1375. | Time to Press China on Its Exchange Rate: Getting China to revalue its currency would help America's economic recovery, an economist writes. | 140 |
| 1376. | When Is It Sex Addiction?: When is it simply greedy and hedonistic versus a sexual addiction? One reader asks a panel of experts. | 129 |
| 1377. | State of the Art: Clear Trend in Pocket Projectors: The LG, a cellphone with an (almost) built-in projector and the Aaxa, which uses lasers for clearer images, represent a new generation of projectors. | 201 |
| 1378. | A 19th Century Idea for Health Reform: Health | Today's idea: To get healthy young Americans into the insurance pool, pay them bonuses if it turns out they're correct in their belief that they won't get sick, say two academics. [Regulation] | 240 |
| 1379. | In First Look, Idol's Men Underwhelm: The men of this season's American Idol are certainly the least promising group ever selected by the judges. | 145 |
| 1380. | India and Pakistan Resume Talks: At a critical moment across the region, senior officials from the two countries held their first official talks since the 2008 Mumbai attacks on Thursday. | 187 |
| 1381. | Preparing for Health Debate, and Its TV Audience: From the seating to the camera positions to the buffet lunch, Thursday's session has been carefully orchestrated. | 163 |
| 1382. | Australian Grabs Gold in Women's Aerials: Lydia Lassila of Australia ended China's domination, landing a triple-flip, double-twist combination on her second jump to grab gold. Li Nina and Guo Xinxin won silver and bronze, respectively. | 235 |
| 1383. | Watch How You Hold That Crayon: In affluent areas, occupational therapists have taken their place among those helping successful students | 137 |
| 1384. | Finance Bill Compromise Appears Likely: The Obama administration is prepared to agree that an existing agency, rather than a new agency, could take responsibility for consumer protections | 187 |
| 1385. | Gay Marriage Makes Gain in Maryland: Maryland's attorney general said that state agencies should recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states until the legislature or courts decide otherwise. | 201 |
| 1386. | For Workers at Closing Plant, Ordeal Included Heart Attacks: Three co-workers facing layoffs had heart attacks, supporting research that suggests job loss can have health consequences. | 184 |
| 1387. | Radiation Errors Reported in Missouri: CoxHealth in Springfield, Mo., said 76 patients over five years were overdosed because powerful new equipment had been set up incorrectly. | 177 |
| 1388. | Australian Wins Gold in Women's Aerials: Lydia Lassila flew pencil-straight through the dreary fog to win Australia's second gold medal of the Games. | 149 |
| 1389. | Canada 7, Russian 3: Canadian Hockey Fans Get Their Wish: Team Canada won a decisive victory over Russia in men's hockey, exactly what fans had been hoping for when the Games began. | 181 |
| 1390. | Campaign Goes After Opponents of Gay Marriage: Leading national advocates of gay marriage have formed a group to campaign against New York State senators who opposed same-sex marriage. | 184 |
| 1391. | Once Mighty Party Falls, and Worries Grip Japan: Thrust into the role of opposition party, and with its number of lawmakers cut in half by last August's defeat, the Liberal Democrats appear demoralized. | 202 |
| 1392. | Fun or Formal? Medal Ambiences Are Miles Apart: In spirit and scope, the dual celebrations in Whistler and Vancouver reflect the schism between what the Winter Olympics once were and what they have become. | 205 |
| 1393. | 'Evita' Revival Planned for Broadway: The Argentine actress Elena Roger will play the title role. | 97 |
| 1394. | Pride of Canada and Grandmas: Kevin Martin, Canada's most famous curler, has rock star status and disguises for going out in public, but so far no Olympic gold medal. | 166 |
| 1395. | Coke Is Said to Pursue Bottler: The Coca-Cola Company is in talks to buy the North American operations of its largest bottler, according to a person briefed on the matter. | 171 |
| 1396. | Bribes Let Tomato Vendor Sell Tainted Food: Prosecutors say SK Foods not only paid off corporate buyers in exchange for lucrative contracts but also hid quality problems like mold in tomato paste. | 196 |
| 1397. | Banks Bet Greece Defaults on Debt They Helped Hide: Bets by some of the same banks that helped Greece shroud its mounting debts may actually now be pushing the nation closer to the brink of financial ruin. | 205 |
| 1398. | Coke in Talks to Buy U.S. Unit of Its Biggest Bottler: The Coca-Cola Company is in talks to buy the North American operations of its largest bottler, according to a person briefed on the matter, reversing a 14-year-old strategy of separating its bottling operations from its main soft drink business. | 300 |
| 1399. | Questions of Influence in Abuse Case of Paterson Aide: Court and police records portray a brutal encounter followed by an effort to make a potential political embarrassment go away. The episode, including contacts by the state police and the governor, has come under scrutiny. | 276 |
| 1400. | Live Analysis: Canada 7, Russia 3: Analysis and updates from the men's hockey quarterfinal between Canada and Russia. | 117 |
| 1401. | Vancouver Journal: A $1 Billion Hangover Awaits an Olympic Party: There's an undercurrent of crankiness in Vancouver over the invasion of Olympic tourists, and apprehension over the immediate legacy of a $1 billion debt. | 220 |
| 1402. | Our Towns: Inspired by Olympics, Newcomers Flock to Curling Clubs: Every four years, clubs around the country draw hopefuls who dream of gold medals without needing a ripped body. | 179 |
| 1403. | Is Sex Addiction an Excuse?: Is Tiger Woods's sex addiction claim just to save face and release all personal responsibility for his actions? Dr. Joe Kort responds. | 163 |
| 1404. | Charges Filed in Federal Inquiry Into Katrina Police Shooting: A retired police officer was charged with obstruction of justice in the handling of a police shooting in the days following Hurricane Katrina that killed two civilians. | 231 |
| 1405. | Bilton on ABC: Facebook, Farmville And Foursquare: Diane Sawyer of ABC interviews Bits blogger Nick Bilton. | 107 |
| 1406. | Signs of Life, and Change, in Climate Inquiry: Some signs that climate science, recently bruised, is emerging stronger for its battles. | 135 |
| 1407. | Tech Talk Podcast: The Future of Cellphones: Ashlee Vance dishes on the giant mobile industry trade show and J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado give a how-to on posting videos online without letting the whole world see them. | 230 |
| 1408. | Phone Smart: Locked or Unlocked? Today, That Is the Money Question: Consumers have to do the math when deciding whether to pay more upfront for the freedom of a so-called unlocked phone or pay less for a device with strings attached. | 233 |
| 1409. | Another Historian Criticizes 'The Kennedys': Add David Talbot, the author of "Brothers: The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years," to the list of writers who are pre-emptively criticizing "The Kennedys," a planned mini-series that the producer Joel Surnow is preparing for the History channel. | 292 |
| 1410. | Nintendo's Newest Portable Gaming System: On Sunday, March 28 a swollen-looking DS, called the DSi XL, will arrive in the United States. | 136 |
| 1411. | NYT: Tech Talk for 02/25/2010: Bettina Edelstein talks to Times technology reporter Ashlee Vance about the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where the big news was the forthcoming Windows Phone 7 OS and the Intel-Nokia open-source OS called Meego. J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado explain how to share video online with friends and family without letting in the whole world, or certain people, like parental units or your boss. Pedro becomes an early adopter of "wideband" fiber optic service, which prompts him to explore the tech term "DOCSIS." J.D.'s roundup of this week's tech news includes Wal-Mart's latest push into the online movie business with its planned purchase of Vudu and the controversy around a Pennsylvania school district's alleged spying via laptop webcam, now the subject of a lawsuit and an FBI probe. And The Times's personal technology editor, Sam Grobart, offers a look at what's in the Gadgetwise blog this week. | 949 |
| 1412. | Deal Said to Be Reached on Deutsche Bank Building: Two insurers agreed to pay a total of $102 million toward the $300 million cost of deconstructing the 41-story tower. | 168 |
| 1413. | C.I.A. and ISI Train Wary Eye on Goals, and Each Other: Despite a tormented relationship, the U.S. and Pakistani intelligence agencies are working together on tactical operations, as the C.I.A. extends its secret war deep into Pakistan's cities. | 245 |
| 1414. | A Tie-Up Between Intel and TSMC Fizzles: A deal announced a year ago between Intel and TSMC has failed to result in new products, highlighting Intel's problems at getting into the consumer electronics game. | 206 |
| 1415. | In the Shoes of Olympians' Parents: Lately, I find myself thinking about the parents, just one more example of how your lens shifts when you have children. | 155 |
| 1416. | Disaster Awaits Quake-Threatened Cities in Developing World: In many cities, populations have swelled faster than the capacity to house them safely, so that a quake could surpass Haiti's devastation. | 199 |
| 1417. | Yelp Is Sued After Dispute Over a Review: A suit against Yelp, the user-generated reviews site, alleges unfair business practices and accuses Yelp of extortion. | 160 |
| 1418. | Live Analysis: United States vs. Switzerland: The United States plays Switzerland, followed by the much-anticipated Canada-Russia game. | 135 |
| 1419. | Whale Kills SeaWorld Worker: An employee at SeaWorld Orlando died Wednesday after a killer whale came up from the water, grabbed the trainer around the waist and thrashed her around. | 182 |
| 1420. | Turkey Unsettled by Officer Arrests: Tensions between Turkey's powerful military and the government escalated sharply on Wednesday as a court ordered the formal arrests of 12 officers on charges they had plotted a coup. | 219 |
| 1421. | Inquiry Grows in Dubai Assassination: The Dubai police released the names of 15 more suspects on Wednesday in the killing of a senior Hamas operative in a Dubai hotel room last month, expanding the range of an investigation. | 224 |
| 1422. | G.M. to Close Hummer After Sale Collapses: A $150 million deal to sell Hummer to a Chinese company stalled as the companies awaited approval from the Chinese government. | 169 |
| 1423. | State of the Art: Brighter and Clearer: New Trends in Pico World: A new generation of projectors — the LG Expo and Aaxa L1 — has arrived. The LG is a cellphone with built-in projector and the Aaxa uses lasers for brighter and clearer images. | 255 |
| 1424. | Hedge Fund Moves on Stuyvesant Town: Appaloosa Management is seeking to take control of Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village, the largest apartment complexes in Manhattan. | 175 |
| 1425. | Vermont Senate Votes to Close Nuclear Plant: In an unusual state foray into nuclear regulation, the Vermont Senate voted 26 to 4 to block a license extension for the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant. | 195 |
| 1426. | Concrete-Testing Company Guilty of Enterprise Corruption: The company and its two top executives were convicted of the most serious charge levied in the case. | 158 |
| 1427. | Yelp Is Sued After Dispute Over a Review: A suit against Yelp, the user-generated reviews site, alleges unfair business practices and accuses Yelp of extortion. | 160 |
| 1428. | 'Millennials' More Pro-Government Than Older Americans: Americans born after 1980 appear to be more pro-government, pro-regulation and pro-market-intervention than previous cohorts. | 181 |
| 1429. | After Travis the Chimp, a Police Officer's Descent: A veteran officer has suffered from depression since fatally shooting the chimp who mauled a woman last year. | 161 |
| 1430. | Special Report: Bloggers Open an Internet Window on Shanghai: Covering topics ranging from airport transportation to cup cakes and adolescent angst, online posts are filling an information void and opening the daily life of the city to Western eyes. | 249 |
| 1431. | Vonn Crashes Out of Giant Slalom: On a snowy and foggy day, Lindsey Vonn crashed 10 gates from the bottom. | 106 |
| 1432. | Arts & Leisure Preview: Violence That Art Didn't See Coming: The Amy Bishop case frames the role of women in bloodshed in a way that is new to our culture. | 155 |
| 1433. | Not Necessarily a 'Lost Decade' for Savers: A recent study by Fidelity offers some more proof that the last 10 years were not necessarily a "lost decade" for steadfast savers. | 175 |
| 1434. | You Shall Know His Velocity: Speedy Gonzales Gets a Movie: Not only will George Lopez, the comedian and TBS talk-show host, be providing the character's voice -- he also gives Speedy his "Latino seal of approval." | 213 |
| 1435. | Snow Day at the Hospital: For hospital staff, snow day rules are the opposite of what they are for most people. | 111 |
| 1436. | Whistler Volunteers Do Grunt Work, and Love It: A group of hearty volunteers, members of the Whistler Weasel Workers, prepare the mountain for big races. | 153 |
| 1437. | Showcase: In Asia, Hope for Haiti: Agnes Dherbeys believes an Indonesian province may offer a hopeful precedent for Haiti. Eirini Vourloumis explains why she thinks so. | 168 |
| 1438. | Q. and A. With the Kabul Bureau: The Times Kabul bureau answers readers' questions about the military operations in Marja, Afghanistan. | 135 |
| 1439. | More Satellites Will Act as Eyes for Troops: Three more satellites will help U.S. soldiers overcome the obstacles to GPS signals that are posed by Afghanistan's terrain. Nonmilitary users will also benefit. | 206 |
| 1440. | A Maker of Fuel Cells Blooms in California: Start-up Bloom Energy unveils its energy servers, which use solid oxide fuel cells to generate electricity at low cost and with fewer greenhouse gas emissions. | 203 |
| 1441. | A Secretive Start-Up Raises the Curtain: Bloom Energy, which is announcing a fuel-cell breakthrough, has been toiling in silence for nearly a decade. | 149 |
| 1442. | How Many Successful Businesses Can One Owner Run?: No matter how hard it looks, there always seem to be business owners ready to try running more than one venture at a time. | 173 |
| 1443. | Senate Votes 70-28 to Approve $15 Billion Jobs Bill: Though modest in scope, the bill was hailed by Democrats as evidence that the parties could work together. | 159 |
| 1444. | Vaccine Approved for Child Infections: The vaccine, Prevnar 13, is effective against more types of bacteria, particularly a virulent subtype called strain 19A. | 159 |
| 1445. | Health Insurance Executive Defends Premiums: Angela F. Braly, president of WellPoint, told a House panel that higher premiums were justified by soaring costs. | 158 |
| 1446. | Bits Scan: Apple TV, an Improved Xbox and a Week Without Google: Other items in our technology news roundup include a European antitrust inquiry into Google and a look at a new type of augmented reality technology. | 214 |
| 1447. | Pregnancy, Depression and Acupuncture: Two studies released in the past few days address the the prevalence and treatment of depression during and after pregnancy. | 163 |
| 1448. | New-Home Sales at a Low in U.S.: The 11.2 percent plunge confounded forecasts as transactions were at an ebb unseen since record keeping began in 1963. | 151 |
| 1449. | British PM as Animated Anti-Hero: A news and gossip site in Taiwan and Hong Kong known for blurring the distinction between the two by making computer-animated videos to illustrate its stories that treat rumor as fact, pictures British Prime Minister Gordon Brown as the boss from hell. | 286 |
| 1450. | Toyota's President to Offer 'Full Responsibility': In a prepared statement, Akio Toyoda assured lawmakers that the carmaker is moving to fix the problems and regain the trust of consumers. | 188 |
| 1451. | Bernanke Forecasts Long Period of Low Interest Rates: In a statement before the House, the Federal Reserve chief predicted that the economic recovery would remain slow. | 168 |
| 1452. | Inside the Rings: Through Grief and Tears, a Triumph on the Ice: Two days after her mother died, Canadian Joannie Rochette summoned a poignant performance of extraordinary composure. | 182 |
| 1453. | Now Showing | Deyn's Debut: Agyness Deyn is the latest model trying to make the transition to acting, but she's doing it via the art gallery rather than Hollywood. | 163 |
| 1454. | 'Lost' Watch: Go Ask Alice: An episode that makes a visit to Wonderland seem like a walk around the block. | 106 |
| 1455. | Second Strike Paralyzes Greece: Protesting Greek workers brought the country to a standstill on Wednesday in the second 24-hour strike in two weeks against austerity measures. | 175 |
| 1456. | Date Night in the Senate: A Primer on Budget Reconciliation: Does all the talk about passing health care legislation under "budget reconciliation make your head hurt? Think of it as an evening out. | 197 |
| 1457. | G.O.P. Expects Little From Health Forum: Republican leaders rejected President Obama's challenge to come up with a single comprehensive proposal to achieve his goal of guaranteeing health insurance for nearly all Americans. | 223 |
| 1458. | Survivors, Captured on Film, Now Gone: By the time Harvey Wang's film "The Last New Yorker" was released last week, several of the long-running stores it celebrates had gone out of business. | 190 |
| 1459. | Toyota Chief in Trial by Fire Before Congress: Akio Toyoda will be making his debut before the American public under a harsh spotlight in testimony before a House committee on Wednesday. | 186 |
| 1460. | The U.S. Military's 'German Fetish': Wednesday | Today's idea: American military thinkers have a "German fetish," an ex-officer writes. They view war less as a manmade disaster than as a creative science and art, a la Carl von Clausewitz. [TomDispatch] | 252 |
| 1461. | Are We Overpaying Grandpa?: The elderly receive a large amount of government assistance - an amount that is not commensurate with their numbers, an economist writes. How long can that last? | 189 |
| 1462. | New Complaints Filed Against Google in Europe: Among the accusations is one that says the company plays down certain sites in its search results. | 145 |
| 1463. | Italian Court Finds Google Violated Privacy: Three current and former Google executives have been convicted of privacy violations over a video of an autistic boy being abused that was posted online. | 198 |
| 1464. | India and Pakistan to Resume Diplomatic Talks: The United States is hoping improvement in relations between the two neighbors could help the broader American military effort in Pakistan and Afghanistan. | 202 |
| 1465. | Italian Court Finds Google Violated Privacy: Three Google executives were convicted of privacy violations related to online video in a case that could affect freedom of expression on the Internet. | 196 |
| 1466. | Amman Journal: Sidewalks, and an Identity, Sprout in Jordan's Capital: Sidewalks and benches are seen as powerful tools, helping a city bereft of an identity develop a sense of place. | 183 |
| 1467. | Italian Court Finds Google Violated Privacy: Three current and former Google executives have been convicted of privacy violations over a video of an autistic boy being abused that was posted online. | 198 |
| 1468. | Nigerian President Returns Home Amid Uncertainty: President Umaru Yar'Adua of Nigeria returned home early on Wednesday, reviving political anxiety in Africa's most populous nation. | 180 |
| 1469. | 2 Generals Wary About Repealing Gay Policy: The generals' comments may provide cover for lawmakers who oppose repealing the policy known as "don't ask, don't tell." | 164 |
| 1470. | Washington Sends Delegation to Moscow, via Silicon Valley: This week, in lieu of more typical diplomatic delegations to Russia, Washington sent a detachment of Silicon Valley dreamboats, including the world's most popular Tweeter: Ashton Kutcher. | 246 |
| 1471. | Just Like Mombot Used to Make: New robots serve and cook food, and, in the process, act as good-will ambassadors for a more automated future. | 141 |
| 1472. | Pressure Is No Problem for Kim Yu-na: Kim Yu-na, the reigning world champion and the dominant skater of the past two seasons, remained unfazed and earned the best short program score in history. | 194 |
| 1473. | Target Cancer: A Drug Trial Cycle: Recovery, Relapse, Reinvention: The mysteries of new drugs and the limits of the medical trial process are forcing doctors testing targeted drugs to make difficult choices about patients' lives. | 229 |
| 1474. | Questions Surface After Haitian Airlift: Twelve of the 52 children transported from Haiti to Pennsylvania last month were not in the process of being adopted and might not all even be orphans. | 192 |
| 1475. | Beers of The Times: A Delicious Free-for-All: A panel conducted a blind tasting of 20 Belgian-style golden ales. | 112 |
| 1476. | Baseball Plans to Test for H.G.H. in Minors: Major League Baseball said it would soon begin testing players' blood for human growth hormone. | 140 |
| 1477. | Man Connected to Americans in Haiti Makes His Case: Jorge Torres, who represented some of the 10 Americans once charged with child abduction in Haiti, said he would turn himself in to prove he had done nothing wrong. | 216 |
| 1478. | Just Like Mombot Used to Make: New robots serve and cook food, and, in the process, act as good-will ambassadors for a more automated future. | 141 |
| 1479. | Advertising: That Triple Salchow Was Great. Now for More Ads.: Olympic marketers consider commercial time an opportunity to show their best new ads, including popular spots that first ran during the Super Bowl. | 210 |
| 1480. | Water-Cooler Effect: Internet Can Be TV's Friend: Web sites like Facebook and Twitter allow people to split their time between computers and TVs as they watch events. | 166 |
| 1481. | H.P., Tech Powerhouse, Stumbles in Smartphones: In a rapidly growing market, H.P.'s smartphone sales have fallen about 80 percent over the past five years. | 155 |
| 1482. | New Complaints Filed Against Google in Europe: Among the accusations is one that says the company plays down certain sites in its search results. | 145 |
| 1483. | A $3.5 Billion Effort Aims to Help Tech Start-Ups: Intel is leading an initiative to add jobs and spur innovation to keep the U.S. ahead of nations like China and India. | 169 |
| 1484. | Gentle White House Nudges Test the Power of Persuasion: President Obama's consensus-building style might not win the votes he needs to pass his health care measure. | 164 |
| 1485. | Yahoo Gets Closer to Twitter: On the heels of a partnership with Facebook, Yahoo says it will closely integrate its sites with Twitter. | 135 |
| 1486. | Economic Scene: On Eve of Health Meeting, Big Questions Still Linger: Thursday's meeting is mostly for show, but it could affect whether Congress passes a sweeping bill or no bill at all. | 187 |
| 1487. | Satellites Will Act as Eyes for Troops: Three more satellites will help U.S. soldiers overcome the obstacles to GPS satellite signals that are posed by Afghanistan's terrain. Nonmilitary users will also benefit. | 211 |
| 1488. | Water-Cooler Effect: Internet Can Be TV's Friend: Web sites like Facebook and Twitter allow people to split their time between computers and TVs as they watch events. | 166 |
| 1489. | Progress Slow in City Goal to Rid Schools of Bad Teachers: In its first two years, a stepped-up campaign has led to the firing of only three of New York City's 55,000 tenured teachers for incompetence. | 201 |
| 1490. | Illness Complicates Plans to Close Immigration Jail: The Varick Detention Facility in Greenwich Village is supposed to relocate 300 detainees to New Jersey by Friday. | 166 |
| 1491. | Ministers Question Status of Washington House: The C Street Center received a jolt of notoriety last year after conservative politicians said they sought spiritual counseling there in connection with an affair. | 210 |
| 1492. | Swiss Win to Set Up Hockey Rematch With U.S.: Switzerland beat Belarus in a shootout to advance to the quarterfinals, where it will play the Americans on Wednesday. | 164 |
| 1493. | Live Blog: Follow the Women's Short Program: Live Blog: Follow the women's short program from the Vancouver Olympics. | 117 |
| 1494. | Wall Street '09 Bonuses Increase 17%: Flush with record profits in 2009, investment banks and securities firms paid New York City employees an estimated $20.3 billion in annual bonuses, according to a new report. | 212 |
| 1495. | Fearing Obama Agenda, States Push to Loosen Gun Laws: President Obama has been largely silent on the issue of guns as states engage in a largely successful push for expanded gun rights, even passing measures that have been rejected before. | 239 |
| 1496. | Too Many Olympic Events, or Not Enough?: With the pileup of new sports in the Winter Olympics, should any be dropped? | 117 |
| 1497. | Microchip Technology Wins Michigan Business Challenge: The start-up's technology could be used in smart credit cards, computers, sensors that control temperature or detect motion in smart homes and buildings, and a variety of medical and mobile devices. | 253 |
| 1498. | Architecture Review: A New Fort, er, Embassy, for London: The design for the new embassy in London is not inelegant by the standards of other recent American Embassies, but it has all the glamour of a corporate office block. | 224 |
| 1499. | Financial Investing for Film Buffs: The company that runs a virtual Hollywood stock market is creating a new Hollywood Stock Exchange that uses real money. | 155 |
| 1500. | Franklin's Electronic Dictionary: Worth the Price?: Franklin has a new hand-held electronic dictionary. Is it worth buying? | 123 |
| 1501. | Samsung's High-Performance Compact Camera: Samsung has announced four new point-and-shoot cameras, including a high-performance compact with a very bright lens. | 160 |
| 1502. | The TV Numbers Game: TV sales numbers for 2009 are out, and there are a few surprises. | 86 |
| 1503. | Chinese Flock to Parks for Closer Look at Minorities: The ethnic theme playgrounds showcase features of ethnic minorities but also enforce the narrative that they are part of greater China. | 189 |
| 1504. | Kingston's Mega-Drive Is A Cram Course in Data: Be prepared to pony up big bucks-in the neighborhood of one thousand, one hundred bucks-for Kingston's just released 256-gigabyte USB flash drive. | 194 |
| 1505. | App of the Week: Spot Spring on the Wing: BirdsEye isn't your usual field guide, it uses real-time mapping to show you where the birds are right now. | 149 |
| 1506. | Guilty Verdict in Stein Murder: A Manhattan jury has convicted Natavia S. Lowery of second-degree murder in the 2007 death of real-estate broker and former punk-rock manager Linda Stein. | 186 |
| 1507. | Retailers That Cater to Home Refurbishing See Glints of Rebound: Two home improvement bazaars reported earnings that may reflect a turning point. | 145 |
| 1508. | Roger Ebert's Voice, Lost and Found: Film critic Roger Ebert shares his experience | 82 |
| 1509. | Gates Calls Europe Anti-War Mood Danger to Peace: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said opposition to the military was impeding the alliance's security goals. | 159 |
| 1510. | Analysis: N.H.L.'s Stance on Olympic Participation Faces Challenge: Will the Sochi Olympics be a costly disruption for the N.H.L., or is the league's stance against future participation firmly on thin ice? | 205 |
| 1511. | White House Urges Repeal of Insurers' Antitrust Exemption: President Obama endorsed a repeal of the health insurance industry's exemption from antitrust law. | 157 |
| 1512. | ABC News to Cut Hundreds of Staff Members: In what it called a "fundamental transformation," ABC News said Tuesday that it was seeking to substantially reduce its staff, possibly by up to 25 percent. | 199 |
| 1513. | Convictions Overturned in Bronx Firefighter Deaths: Five years after two firefighters jumped to their deaths in the Bronx fighting a blaze in an apartment building that had been illegally subdivided, a judge overturned the negligent homicide convictions of the building's owners on the grounds that they did not know about the illegal partitions. | 346 |
| 1514. | No Brownies at Bake Sales, but Doritos May Be O.K.: A city panel will vote on an amended regulation that will allow student groups to sell items like Pop-Tarts and Doritos during the school day, but nothing homemade. | 216 |
| 1515. | Cheney Sustained Mild Heart Attack: The former vice president had a mild heart attack. | 86 |
| 1516. | Back to Basics on Climate and Energy: An effort to cut through the heat and find points of agreement on climate and energy. | 123 |
| 1517. | Intel Was Attacked at the Same Time as Google: Intel says it was victim of a cyber attack in January, around the same time that Google was victim of a broad-based attack that started in China. | 192 |
| 1518. | Washington Sends Delegation to Moscow, via Silicon Valley: This week, in lieu of more typical diplomatic delegations to Russia, Washington sent a detachment of Silicon Valley dreamboats, including the world's most popular Tweeter: Ashton Kutcher. | 246 |
| 1519. | French Ad Shocks, but Will It Stop Young Smokers?: A new campaign that plays off a pornographic stereotype has gotten more attention than even its creators intended. | 165 |
| 1520. | Janka Takes Early Lead in Giant Slalom: Carlo Janka of Switzerland was the early leader as the men's giants slalom got under way at the Vancouver Games Tuesday. | 160 |
| 1521. | Hiring Freezes Hamper Weatherization Plan: The lack of progress on President Obama's plan to create jobs and lower energy costs is "alarming," a report said. | 157 |
| 1522. | New York's Nooks Are a Challenge to Census Takers: Officials have been working to root out hidden residents and new addresses as the count approaches. | 150 |
| 1523. | Afghan Leader Asserts Control Over Election Body: President Hamid Karzai has moved to ensure that he can handpick members of an electoral oversight commission, to the dismay of his political rivals and international allies. | 223 |
| 1524. | Personal Health: Medical Paper Trail Takes Electronic Turn: Hospital systems around the country are taking advantage of financial incentives to foster the creation and use of electronic records. | 194 |
| 1525. | Advertising: Take a Step Closer for an Invitation to Shop: Using a technique called geo-fencing, the North Face will send shoppers text messages as soon as they set foot near a store. | 183 |
| 1526. | Computers Turn Flat Photos into 3-D Buildings: Researchers are developing a system to create renderings of neighborhoods and potentially even entire cities. | 156 |
| 1527. | Administration Makes Push for Consumer Agency: The creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency has emerged as the main stumbling block in the Congressional debate over legislation to overhaul financial regulations. | 221 |
| 1528. | Bits Scan: Inside Google, the Future of Gaming and Data Breaches: Our Tuesday morning roundup of technology news also includes a look at the continuing digital divide and more on Apple's decision to remove sex-related iPhone applications from the App Store. | 257 |
| 1529. | List of Troubled Banks at 16-Year Peak, F.D.I.C. Says: Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation officials said that banks that run the risk of collapse rose to 702 at the end of 2009 and said they expected the industry to remain under stress. | 239 |
| 1530. | Magazine Preview: Where Scott Brown Is Coming From: Like many politicians who have presented themselves as folk heroes, America's newest senator is more complicated. | 165 |
| 1531. | Home Prices Rise for Seventh Month: While the 20-city home price index rose 0.3 percent from November to December, the index was off 3.1 percent from December a year ago. | 170 |
| 1532. | Toyota Insists Electronics Are Not to Blame in Safety Issue: In remarks for a House hearing, a Toyota executive maintains that floor mats and gas pedals, and not the electronics system, are responsible for the acceleration problem. | 231 |
| 1533. | Deal to Sell Hummer to Chinese Company Runs Into Trouble: Hostility from Chinese regulators and bank financing problems have raised obstacles to plans by a Chinese machinery company to buy the G.M. unit. | 203 |
| 1534. | Blasts Kill Civilians in 2 Afghan Provinces: Separate explosions in the country's southern and eastern provinces on Tuesday killed at least 9 civilians and wounded 20 others, officials said. | 190 |
| 1535. | Lone Athlete Is the Face of San Marino in Vancouver: Marino Cardelli is part of the breed sometimes derisively referred to as "Olympic tourist," one of those who alone carry the flag, literally and figuratively, of a country. | 225 |
| 1536. | Flatt Is the Picture of Efficiency, on Ice and Off It: Rachael Flatt, the 17-year-old United States national figure skating champion, pursues straight A's as well as Olympic gold. | 179 |
| 1537. | Deadly Blast in Afghanistan's Helmand Province: Afghan police say at least three civilians have died and at least 11 others were wounded in an explosion in Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province. | 201 |
| 1538. | Apple Bans Some Apps for Sex-Tinged Content: With Apple hoping for a family- and school-oriented future for its new iPad, it is looking more closely at what is for sale in its App Store. | 186 |
| 1539. | Canadians Secure Ice Dancing Gold: With breathtaking, seamless moves that made them appear to be floating, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir won the free dance to clinch the first gold medal in ice dancing for a non-European team. | 224 |
| 1540. | Hurdles Stymie Counterterrorism Center: The National Counterterrorism Center is struggling with staffing and internal cultural clashes, a study says. | 149 |
| 1541. | Canada's Virtue and Moir Win Gold in Ice Dance: Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir ended 34 years of European domination to win the ice dance gold medal. Americans Meryl Davis and Charlie White won silver. | 198 |
| 1542. | F.C.C. Takes a Close Look at the Unwired: A new study shows that nearly one-third of Americans do not have high-speed access to the Internet, and cost is one of the biggest obstacles. | 183 |
| 1543. | Apple Bans Some Apps for Sex-Tinged Content: With Apple hoping for a family- and school-oriented future for its new iPad, it is looking more closely at what is for sale in its App Store. | 186 |
| 1544. | The Comfortable Delights of Ski Jumping, With or Without Cowbells: As the Winter Olympics get bigger, faster, higher and slipperier, the original danger sport of ski jumping feels quaint and old-fashioned. | 205 |
| 1545. | Big City: It's All Sweetness and Light, Until the Snowballs Fly: When a nice day at the playground turns ugly, disturbing behavior from adults and children alike is perplexing and paranoia-inducing. | 198 |
| 1546. | Inside the Rings: Kim Carries Nation's Expectations on Her Skates: No South Korean figure skater has won an Olympic medal, as is expected of Kim Yu-na. | 151 |
| 1547. | Banks Pressure Customers to Keep Fees Rolling In: Banks stand to lose billions because of new overdraft laws meant to protect consumers, so the industry is mounting an aggressive campaign. | 188 |
| 1548. | U.S. Women Reach Gold Medal Hockey Game: The American team avenged its 2006 Olympic loss against Sweden Monday with a 9-1 victory, and reached its third gold medal game in three Olympic tournaments. | 198 |
| 1549. | In Biathlon, Concerns About Russia's Program: Alexander Tikhonov continues to be a major influence on his sport after a criminal conviction, irking biathlon leaders. | 165 |
| 1550. | 5 Republicans Help Advance Jobs Measure in Senate: A $15 billion job-creation bill moved toward passage in the Senate after a rare break in Republican solidarity. | 162 |
| 1551. | Target Cancer: After Long Fight, Drug Gives Sudden Reprieve: The trial of a melanoma drug offers a glimpse at navigating a medical frontier as more drugs tailored to the genetic profile of a cancer are being tested on humans. | 225 |
| 1552. | Asia's Boom Conceals Some Darker Prospects: The region still faces significant economic challenges, ranging from deflation in anemic Japan to an over-reliance on exports in places like Taiwan. | 192 |
| 1553. | Destroying C.I.A. Tapes Wasn't Opposed, Memos Say: The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee in 2003 did not object to destroying videotapes of brutal interrogations by the C.I.A., according to documents. | 212 |
| 1554. | Memo From Russia: Straining to Define Itself, Opposition Tests Limits: A fuss over criticism of Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin has inspired this question: Could a docile, dependent opposition turn into the real thing? | 219 |
| 1555. | Taliban Leader Said to Be Taken in Afghanistan: A Pakistani official said that the authorities had captured Mullah Abdul Kabir, another member of the Quetta Shura, a small group of leaders who direct the Taliban. | 212 |
| 1556. | Cheney Hospitalized After Chest Pains: An aide to Dick Cheney said that the former vice president was resting comfortably as doctors evaluated his heart condition. | 163 |
| 1557. | Lawmakers' Ties to Toyota Questioned at Start of Inquiries: Government watchdog groups are questioning whether deep financial and personal connections between lawmakers and Toyota could taint inquiries. | 202 |
| 1558. | M.T.A. Plans to Lay Off Hundreds of Subway Agents: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is looking to lay off station agents, according to two people with knowledge of the plans. | 183 |
| 1559. | Doctor Training Aided by Drug Industry Cash: More than half of the nation's medical residency programs to train doctors in internal medicine accepted financial support from the drug industry, a survey found. | 207 |
| 1560. | Bob Dole Hospitalized for Pneumonia: Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole is recuperating at Walter Reed Army Medical Center after a bout with pneumonia, his spokesman said. | 175 |
| 1561. | A Face-Off on the Safety of a Drug for Diabetes: In 2007, a cardiologist recorded a meeting with four executives of GlaxoSmithKline to warn them that the diabetes drug Avandia raised the risk of heart attacks. | 209 |
| 1562. | TV Sports: U.S. Men's Hockey Win Is Only a Bit Player on NBC: A prime-time Olympic show on NBC is an exercise in short-attention viewing, and a sport like hockey, which can't be chopped up, was relegated to cable. | 213 |
| 1563. | With G.O.P. Help, Senate Advances Jobs Bill: In a rare bipartisan breakthrough, the Senate pushed a $15 billion measure intended to spur job creation over a crucial preliminary obstacle Monday night after five Senate Republicans broke ranks to back consideration of the Democratic leadership initiative. | 303 |
| 1564. | New Gay Theater Is More About Love Stories Than Politics: A new breed of plays and musicals is replacing the political messages of 1990s shows with more personal appeals for social progress. | 190 |
| 1565. | A Murder Suspect's Worth to Science: In Web postings, some suggest that Amy Bishop, the suspect in six shootings, three of them fatal, could still contribute to medicine. | 170 |
| 1566. | Striking Lufthansa Pilots Agree to Suspend Walkout: Lufthansa pilots agreed to temporarily return to work amid news of further strikes by French air traffic controllers and British Airways cabin crew. | 200 |
| 1567. | New York Terror Suspect Admits Guilt and Cooperates: Najibullah Zazi pleaded guilty in Brooklyn to terrorism charges after admitting to a plot to blow up the subways. | 166 |
| 1568. | From the Clash of White Dwarfs, the Birth of a Supernova: Astronomers at the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics said they had "revealed the source of the most important explosions in cosmology." | 197 |
| 1569. | Christopher Wheeldon Leaves Dance Company He Created: Three years after forming Morphoses/The Christopher Wheeldon Company, to much excitement in the dance world, the choreographer is walking away from the ensemble. | 215 |
| 1570. | Sidebar: Questions of an Affair and a Fair Trial: Texas's top criminal court says a judge's affair with a prosecutor has no bearing on a capital trial. The man who was convicted has asked the Supreme Court to disagree. | 218 |
| 1571. | At Met, Less Zeffirelli, Pricier Tickets: The Metropolitan Opera, which announced its plans for the 2010-2011 season on Monday, said Peter Sellars would make his directing debut at the house with "Nixon in China." | 213 |
| 1572. | Mobile Broadcast TV–New Options and New Headaches: The imminent ability to watch live broadcast TV on a smartphone could bring new dangers. | 146 |
| 1573. | Polyvore Snags Former Google Executive as C.E.O.: Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, formerly of Google and Accel, is the new chief executive of Polyvore, a fashion-oriented e-commerce start-up. | 184 |
| 1574. | House Panel Finds Fault With Toyota's Response to Problem: Toyota made misleading statements on the repairs it said would fix an accelerator problem, leading House Democrats said in a letter on Monday. | 201 |
| 1575. | To Impress, Tufts Prospects Turn to YouTube: Increasingly at universities like Tufts, student applicants are submitting YouTube videos alongside written essays. | 160 |
| 1576. | Wal-Mart Is Said to Be Buying Vudu Movie Service: The retail giant's purchase of the startup would represent a major move into selling movies over the Internet. | 160 |
| 1577. | To Impress, Tufts Prospects Turn to YouTube: Increasingly at universities like Tufts, student applicants are submitting YouTube videos alongside written essays. | 160 |
| 1578. | Spike in Iraq Violence as Vote Nears: A string of bombings, beheadings and shootings rippled through Iraq on Monday, leaving at least 23 people dead and intensifying concern about violence ahead of national elections. | 217 |
| 1579. | Wal-Mart Is Said to Be Buying Vudu Movie Service: The retail giant's purchase of the startup would represent a major move into selling movies over the Internet. | 160 |
| 1580. | Wall Street Struggles to Extend Rally: Traders took in better-than-expected earnings from the home-improvement retailer Lowe's, which said its fourth-quarter profit rose 27 percent. | 181 |
| 1581. | Lost Limbs Redefine Life for Thousands in Haiti: New amputees are facing the hard reality of living with disabilities in a shattered country whose terrain and culture have never been hospitable to the disabled. | 210 |
| 1582. | Technology: Television That Streams, Even if Traffic Doesn't: Electronics companies think they can make in-car television work with new broadcasts that are designed specifically for viewers on the move. | 202 |
| 1583. | Judge Accepts S.E.C.'s Deal With Bank of America: But in his ruling, the judge delivered harsh words for the S.E.C., saying that the settlement was "half-baked justice at best." | 177 |
| 1584. | Zazi to Plead Guilty to Terror Charges: The authorities said Mr. Zazi received weapons and explosives training at a Qaeda camp in Pakistan, bought beauty products that contained the raw materials to build a bomb and traveled to Queens with bomb-making instructions on the eve of the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. | 319 |
| 1585. | All Officers Are Acquitted in Mineo Abuse Trial: Three police officers were acquitted on all counts Monday in a Brooklyn police-brutality trial. | 144 |
| 1586. | Bits Scan: Tracking Adobe Stock, Google Hackers and Sexy iPhone Apps: Our Monday morning technology news roundup also looks at AOL's plan to build a newsroom of the future, an emerging battle among chip makers and possible price cuts for TV shows on Apple's iTunes. | 265 |
| 1587. | U.S. Hockey Team Starts to Believe Again: As Canada sorts out its problems, the United States has a straightforward path to the semifinals of the men's hockey tournament. | 170 |
| 1588. | Obama Details Plan to Expand Health Care to Uninsured: President Obama on Monday laid out for the first time a detailed legislative proposal for overhauling health care, largely sticking with the approach passed by the Senate. | 226 |
| 1589. | Obama Details Plan to Expand Health Care to Uninsured: President Obama on Monday laid out for the first time a detailed legislative proposal for overhauling health care, largely sticking with the approach passed by the Senate. | 226 |
| 1590. | Iran to Build More Enrichment Plants: A senior Iranian official said on Monday that his country planned to build 10 more nuclear enrichment plants, two of them within the next year. | 181 |
| 1591. | Networks Wary of Apple's Push to Cut Show Prices: Apple wants to ignite TV show sales, especially as it prepares to introduce the iPad. But its proposals to lower prices are being met with skepticism from networks. | 214 |
| 1592. | NATO Airstrike Is Said to Have Killed 21 Afghan Civilians: An airstrike against what was believed to be a group of insurgents ended up killing at least 21 civilians in Uruzgan Province, Afghan officials said. | 208 |
| 1593. | Honoring Citizen Journalists: A George Polk Award was given to an anonymous man for a video of the violent death of Neda Agha-Soltan, an Iranian woman who became a symbol of the opposition movement in June. | 206 |
| 1594. | Drilling Down: For Teenagers, Messaging on the Go: Instant-messaging led over cellphone text-messaging in 2007, but the balance of power shifted in 2009, according to a survey. | 176 |
| 1595. | Selling a Celebrity Look: Web sites have made it easier for readers to shop for celebrities' looks, letting them click on pictures to identify and buy the clothes they see famous people wearing. | 194 |
| 1596. | Networks Wary as Apple Pushes for 99-Cent TV Shows on iTunes: Apple wants to ignite TV show sales, especially as it prepares to introduce the iPad. But its proposals to lower prices are being met with skepticism from networks. | 226 |
| 1597. | Toyota Touted $100 Million Savings After Limiting Recall: An internal memo claimed that the company saved millions by negotiating with U.S. regulators on a limited recall of floor mats. | 185 |
| 1598. | Afghans Voice Their Fears Amid Marja Campaign: The elders of several rural villages asked Marines when the searches of their homes will stop and how they can work on crops without risking being shot. | 199 |
| 1599. | Target Cancer: A Roller Coaster Chase for a Cure: Dozens of "targeted" drugs are emerging, backed by unprecedented investment by pharmaceutical companies, which could profit from drugs that prolong life even by weeks. | 217 |
| 1600. | After Skating, a Unique Olympic Event: Crying: With cameras in their faces and microphones picking up every sound, figure skaters awaiting their scores in the kiss-and-cry area offer a scene unlike any other. | 208 |
| 1601. | Shuttle's Mission Ends Smoothly: Endeavour left the International Space Station behind with a new life support module and a bay window observation deck. | 152 |
| 1602. | An Entertaining and Bloody Debut for Ski Cross: When ski cross made its Olympic debut Sunday, Canada's Christopher Del Bosco took a risk that epitomized both the racer the sport he competes in. | 193 |
| 1603. | Dutch Gold Is Latest Disappointment for Canada: Ireen Wust used a blazing final lap to win the gold in the women's 1,500 meters. Kristina Groves of Canada took the silver but her countrywoman, the favorite Christine Nesbitt, faded to sixth. | 240 |
| 1604. | Link by Link: A Vision of Iceland as a Haven for Journalists: The country is weighing legislation offering reporters and publishers aggressive protections for free speech and investigative journalism. | 200 |
| 1605. | Hacking Inquiry Puts China's Elite in New Light: Investigators looking into Web attacks on Google traced the intrusions to Jiaotong University and Lanxiang Vocational School, elite Chinese schools with strong American ties. | 223 |
| 1606. | Textbooks That Professors Can Rewrite Digitally: Macmillan is introducing software that will allow college instructors to edit digital editions of textbooks without consulting the original authors or publisher. | 210 |
| 1607. | A Bus System Reopens Rifts in South Africa: A new bus system promises to ease the hardship of millions who still live in townships far from cities, but opponents are pushing back. | 179 |
| 1608. | An Astor Juror Says Her Fear Dictated Vote: A juror's statements will form the basis of an an expected appeal of Anthony D. Marshall's fraud conviction. | 152 |
| 1609. | Waking Its Neighbors, U.S. Upsets Canada: Team USA, the youngest team at the Olympic tournament, beat Canada 5-3 in a victory spurred by Brian Rafalski, the oldest American player on the ice. | 191 |
| 1610. | Toyota Boasted Saving $100 Million on Recall: An internal memo claimed that the company saved millions by negotiating with U.S. regulators on a limited recall of floor mats. | 173 |
| 1611. | 2 Men Charged in Texas Church Fire: The two men were charged with with felony arson and are suspected in nine other blazes this year. | 133 |
| 1612. | Lawmakers Consider an Animal Abuse Registry: A proposal would make California the first state to place animal abusers on the same level as sex offenders. | 153 |
| 1613. | Obama to Urge Oversight of Insurers' Rate Increases: President Obama will propose giving the federal government new power to block excessive rate increases by insurers, as he rolls out comprehensive health care legislation. | 223 |
| 1614. | Inside the Rings: On Skating Radio, Experts Mix Fun With Games: Closed-circuit radios offer spectators at the Olympic figure skating competition a mix of expert analysis, cheeky humor and fashion policing. | 205 |
| 1615. | For Chip Makers, the Next Battle Is in Smartphones: Intel and its rivals are in a race to dominate a growing market for small mobile devices with chips that are inexpensive and use little power. | 194 |
| 1616. | 2 Men Charged in Texas Church Fire: Federal authorities say two men have been charged with setting an east Texas church on fire and are suspected in a string of similar blazes this year. | 186 |
| 1617. | The Female Factor: Crusader Rowing Upstream in Cambodia: Mu Sochua, the most prominent woman in Cambodia's political opposition, is a member of a new generation of women who are working their way into the political systems in Asia. | 231 |
| 1618. | EMI Says Abbey Road Studios Not for Sale: The record label EMI denied that Abbey Road Studios in London was being put on the market but confirmed that it was seeking financial help to save it. | 192 |
| 1619. | Could a Start-Up Competition Help Haiti?: Attempts to organize a Startup Weekend in Nigeria in 2008 failed because the non-profit lacked a network in the country to help secure a venue, promote the event, and recruit participants. | 230 |
| 1620. | Lufthansa Pilots Launch 4-Day Strike: The pilots are seeking increased job security and German labor conditions to apply to Lufthansa pilots hired abroad. | 154 |
| 1621. | 'Shutter Island' Soars at Box Office: "Shutter Island," yanked from the fall release schedule by a cost-cutting Paramount Pictures, was a strong No. 1 at the North American box office. | 184 |
| 1622. | General Describes Marja as 'Initial Salvo': Gen. David H. Petraeus, the head of the U.S. Central Command, said the battle in the Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan could last 12 to 18 months. | 190 |
| 1623. | Aging Rocker Turns Pitchman in Germany: An advertising campaign featuring Alice Cooper that both satirizes and promotes modern technology has helped rescue sales at Saturn, a chain of electronics outlets that belongs to Metro Group. | 232 |
| 1624. | Norwegian Leads Men's Super Combined: Askel Lund Svindal was in first after the downhill portion of the race, but several big-name challengers, including Bode Miller, were in a position to challenge. | 199 |
| 1625. | A Base for War Training, and Species Preservation: As it conducts round-the-clock exercises to support two wars, Fort Stewart, in Georgia, spends as much as $3 million a year on wildlife management. | 198 |
| 1626. | Schlumberger to Buy Smith for $9.78 Billion: Oil field service provider Schlumberger said it was acquiring another major industry player, Smith International, for about $9.78 billion in stock. | 192 |
| 1627. | Live Analysis: Olympic Hockey Triple Header, Including U.S.-Canada: Live analysis of Team Canada's 7:30 p.m. ET matchup against the United States, a rivalry sandwiched between two other gold-medal caliber games: Czech Republic vs. Russia and Sweden vs. Finland. | 261 |
| 1628. | Journeys: Alaskan Road Trip, 500 Feet Up: Known as flightseeing, tours via small, sturdy aircraft capable of landing in uneven terrain help open up Alaska to the average traveler. | 179 |
| 1629. | Complaint Box | Workout Miscreants: Many people seem to have a hard time fathoming workout etiquette, and the results can be distracting and even dangerous. | 156 |
| 1630. | Tactical Tweaks for U.S.-Canada Hockey Game: The coaches of Team Canada and Team USA offered a glimpse into some of the tactical gambits they will try ahead of their clash in the Group A men's hockey finale on Sunday. | 217 |
| 1631. | Dutch Pull-Out From War Expected After Government Collapse: A day after his government collapsed, Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende said he expected Dutch troops to come home from Afghanistan this year. | 204 |
| 1632. | Malibu Journal: U2 Guitarist's Plans Don't Find Green Harmony: A debate over public access versus exclusive seclusion has enveloped a member of the environmentally conscious U2. | 177 |
| 1633. | Doubts Raised on Book's Tale of Atom Bomb: The author of a new book about the destruction of Hiroshima concedes that he was probably duped and says he will rewrite the book for future editions. | 193 |
| 1634. | Prize on the Battlefields of Marja May Be Momentum: Turning the tide of battle, once it's running against you, is tough. Are Americans doing it in Afghanistan? | 159 |
| 1635. | The Arts, From A to Z, at Hong Kong Festival: Hong Kong has a bit of an inferiority complex when it comes to its arts scene, so when it puts on a festival, it sometimes overcompensates by throwing in everything including the kitchen sink. The lineup at this year's Hong Kong Arts Festival, which starts on Feb. 25 and runs through March 28, is a testament to that, but no matter -- the upside is, there is something for everyone. | 429 |
| 1636. | Democrats Target Independents in Colorado and Virginia: In light of recent election losses, the party has begun to harness the sizable volunteer army amassed from the Obama campaign known as Organizing for America as it gears up for the midterms. | 246 |
| 1637. | God Said Multiply, and Did She Ever: Yitta Schwartz, a Satmar Hasidic Jew, left perhaps 2,000 descendants when she died last month at 93. | 137 |
| 1638. | Portugal Landslides' Toll Rises to 40: The death toll from mudslides and flash flooding on the Portuguese island of Madeira rose to 40. More than 120 others were injured, authorities said. | 188 |
| 1639. | Collecting: Unrequited Longing for the 67th Volvo: Lars Jansson, who owns a rare 1957 Volvo Sport, wants to track down the last of the production run. | 150 |
| 1640. | Gingrich and Beck Galvanize Conservatives: Newt Gingrich and Glenn Beck were among the speakers who championed limited government and lower taxes at the three-day Conservative Political Action Conference. | 204 |
| 1641. | Will Airlines and Passengers Call a Truce?: Once passengers shell out hundreds of dollars for a ticket, the sales pitches begin: Checking a bag? Need a pillow? How about some trail mix? | 185 |
| 1642. | Ohno's Wins 7th Medal and Sets U.S. Record: Apolo Ohno won his seventh Olympic medal on Saturday night in the 1,ooo-meter race, making him the most decorated American Winter Olympian of all time. | 195 |
| 1643. | Ohno Advances to Final, With History on the Line: Apolo Ohno reached the men's 1,000-meter final, while another American, J.R. Celski, was disqualified in the semifinals. | 170 |
| 1644. | Doubts Raised on Book's Tale of Atom Bomb: The author of a new book about the destruction of Hiroshima concedes that he was probably duped and says he will rewrite the book for future editions. | 193 |
| 1645. | Davis Wins Silver in 1,500-Meter Speedskating: Mark Tuitert of the Netherlands was the winner of the 1,500-meter race. American speedskater Shani Davis finished second. | 168 |
| 1646. | The Surreal World of Chatroulette: The latest online phenomenon connects you through webcams to a random, fathomless succession of strangers from across the globe. | 163 |
| 1647. | Xerox's New Chief Tries to Redefine Its Culture: Ursula Burns, the new C.E.O. of Xerox, wants its 130,000 employees to take more initiative and to become more fearless and frank with one another. | 195 |
| 1648. | Prototype: Building a Better Mailbox: Flexibility and persistence helped a California couple create and successfully market their lockable mailboxes. | 149 |
| 1649. | Cries for Help via Text Messages Are Used to Direct Aid to Haiti: A new emergency relief effort relies on text messages and social networking Web sites to help coordinate humanitarian aid in quake-ravaged Haiti. | 211 |
| 1650. | Beck Wows the CPAC Crowd: Fox News personality Glenn Beck caps the CPAC events. | 79 |
| 1651. | The New Poor: Millions of Unemployed Face Years Without Jobs: The social safety net was built for short-term gaps between jobs, but work may be scarce for years, even as the American economy shows signs of a rebound. | 216 |
| 1652. | Their Corner of the World: When cultural ties are strong, mere decorating won't do. For some people, home is a microcosm of their homeland. | 140 |
| 1653. | The Breast Whisperer: As a lactation consultant in Brooklyn, Freda Rosenfeld has helped stressed-out mothers feed their newborns better and eased their fears. | 158 |
| 1654. | Health Executive Named Chairwoman of N.A.A.C.P.: Roslyn M. Brock, 44, the board's current vice chairman, will take the reins from Julian Bond who had served for 12 years. | 170 |
| 1655. | At CPAC, Gingrich Calls for 'Principled Bipartisanship': The former House speaker addresses the crowd at the Conservative Political Action Conference. | 150 |
| 1656. | Wheels Down in Portugal: The United States women's national team has arrived in Portugal for the Algarve Cup tournament. | 120 |
| 1657. | Vonn Wins Bronze in Super-G for Second Medal: Austria's Andrea Fischbacher won gold in the event in which Lindsey Vonn is the World Cup champion. Slovakia's Tina Maze took silver. | 179 |
| 1658. | Fury Just Beneath the Surface: Over the years, Amy Bishop, arrested last week in the shooting of six faculty members, had shown evidence that a small slight could set off a disproportionate reaction. | 199 |
| 1659. | The Neighborhood Curling Team: The three main members of the American men's curling team at the Vancouver Olympics have lived together in Duluth, Minn. | 151 |
| 1660. | Inside the Rings: Glint of Gold Never Left Orser's Eyes: The Canadian failed in his dream to win a gold medal in figure skating, but he still has a chance to help a South Korean skater win. | 189 |
| 1661. | U.S. Faces Canada in Men's Hockey: The winner of the men's Olympic hockey game on Sunday between the U.S. and Canada will earn a bye into the quarterfinals. | 156 |
| 1662. | Up Next! On Live TV! A Battle Over ... Health Care?: President Obama and Republican leaders are going over strategies for a televised "summit" they are holding this week on health care policy. | 192 |
| 1663. | For Female Ski Jumper, Olympic Chance Is Elusive: Despite protests and a high-profile court case, the International Olympic Committee has barred women from competing in ski jumping. | 181 |
| 1664. | Ivorian Protesters Seek to Oust Leader: Thousands of protesters marched through a central Ivorian city, demanding the ouster of the president as some of them set fire to cars, smashed shops and looted a local government office. | 227 |
| 1665. | A Texas Senator, Now a Challenger Lagging in Polls: The Republican primary for governor in Texas is pitting a popular senator against a once-vulnerable incumbent. | 162 |
| 1666. | In Turmoil, Sunni Party Calls for Boycott of Iraq Vote: The Sunni political party whose two most prominent leaders were disqualified from next month's elections because of supposed ties to Saddam Hussein's Baath Party called for a boycott. | 239 |
| 1667. | Military Analysis: Marines Do Heavy Lifting as Afghan Army Lags in Battle: The day when the Afghan Army will be well led and able to perform complex operations independently, rather than merely assist American missions, remains far off. | 236 |
| 1668. | Paterson Declares Intention to Seek Re-election: Gov. David A. Paterson returned proclaimed his candidacy for election, issuing a defiant challenge to those who have encouraged him to quit. | 189 |
| 1669. | Local Stop | Chelsea Market: True to Its Savory Roots: Chelsea Market, on the ground floor of a building once part of the Nabisco bakeries, is a smorgasbord of food and retail shops. | 182 |
| 1670. | Video: Ten Minutes With Rep. Mike Pence: The latest installment of our video series, featuring interviews with the No. 3 Republican in the House. | 145 |
| 1671. | Alexander Haig, Ex-Secretary of State, Dies at 85: Mr. Haig served as secretary of state under President Reagan and a commanding White House chief of staff as President Nixon's administration crumbled. | 201 |
| 1672. | Alexander Haig, Ex-Secretary of State, Dies at 85: Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig served Republican presidents and ran for the office himself. | 152 |
| 1673. | 5 Killed in Ivory Coast Protests: The Ivorian police fired on demonstrators at an anti-government rally, the opposition said. | 125 |
| 1674. | Ukraine Prime Minister Drops Election Challenge: Prime Minister Yulia V. Tymoshenko of Ukraine has effectively conceded the presidential election. | 146 |
| 1675. | Ukraine Prime Minister Drops Election Challenge: Yulia Tymoshenko on Saturday dropped her legal challenge to the election of Viktor Yanukovich, saying she did not trust the court to reach a fair verdict. | 203 |
| 1676. | Japan Plans to Ignore Any Ban on Bluefin Tuna: Japan will not join in any agreement to ban the international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna under the United Nations treaty on endangered species, its fisheries officials said. | 224 |
| 1677. | Calls in Egypt for ElBaradei to Seek Presidency: Crowds greeted Mohamed ElBaradei, the former head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, upon his return to Egypt on Friday. | 177 |
| 1678. | Fashion Review: Nice Way to Fold the Tents: Tommy Hilfiger had the last word at Fashion Week as its 18 years in Bryant Park ended. | 130 |
| 1679. | Russians Lead After What May Be Final Compulsory Dance: In what could be the final performance of the compulsory dance in the Olympics, the Russian ice dancing team of Oksana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin came out on top with 43.76 points. | 236 |
| 1680. | The Saturday Profile: An Accidental Leader Stirs Hopes in Nigeria: That Acting President Goodluck Jonathan is eliciting such unusual hopes only a week into his tenure is testimony to the scale of the country's neglected needs. | 226 |
| 1681. | Party Leaves Dutch Coalition Over Troops: The coalition government collapsed on Saturday when the two largest parties failed to agree on whether to withdraw troops from an Afghanistan province as planned this year, Dutch media reported. | 236 |
| 1682. | Business Briefing | Companies: Intuit Raises Profit Forecast on Tax Software Sales: Intuit raised its full-year earnings forecast on Friday and said sales of its TurboTax tax preparation software would most likely beat its previous expectations. | 245 |
| 1683. | On and Off the Ice, Ohno Is Positioned for Success: American speedskater Apolo Anton Ohno has evolved into his own brand. | 121 |
| 1684. | Poor Sanitation in Haiti's Tent Camps Adds to Risk of Disease: Public health specialists consider the diseases stemming from the buildup of human waste in tent camps as possibly the most pressing health threat in the ravaged country. | 233 |
| 1685. | Dutch Cabinet Collapses Over Afghan Talks: The Dutch coalition government collapsed on Saturday when the two largest parties failed to agree on whether to withdraw troops from Afghanistan's Uruzgan province as planned this year, Dutch media reported. | 250 |
| 1686. | 'Family Guy' vs. Palin: Can Disability Be Funny?: Sarah Palin and an actress with Down Syndrome have different perspectives on the depiction of a character with the condition on a Fox animated series. | 200 |
| 1687. | In the West, 'Monument' Is a Fighting Word: News that the federal government was considering national monument designation for blocks of land in nine states reopened old wounds in the West. | 189 |
| 1688. | Controversial Diabetes Drug Harms Heart, U.S. Concludes: Government reports concluded that hundreds of people taking Avandia suffered heart attacks and heart failure, but some said the drug should remain available. | 214 |
| 1689. | A New Report and a New Verdict in Terror Fight: A Justice Department report concludes that lawyers who advised the Bush administration on brutal interrogation tactics were not guilty of professional misconduct. | 210 |
| 1690. | The TV Watch: Vulnerability in a Disciplined Performance: Tiger Woods's apology was an open confession by a notoriously disciplined and self-contained professional athlete, and a highly expert and disciplined performance. | 221 |
| 1691. | Fashion Diary: Let the Games Be Stylish: While far from setting any benchmarks for style, fashions at the Vancouver Olympics have been starkly less awful than at past Games. | 173 |
| 1692. | News Analysis: Rift Widens as U.S. and China Seek Opposing Goals: The White House visit with the Dalai Lama and the decision to sell arms to Taiwan are viewed by China as signs of disrespect on matters of sovereignty and territorial integrity. | 243 |
| 1693. | F.C.C. Opens an Inquiry for a Game Show on Fox: The F.C.C. is questioning whether some contestants of "Our Little Genius" were fed quiz answers in advance. | 155 |
| 1694. | Agency Proposes U.S.-Paid Research on Stem Cells: The National Institutes of Health proposal would expand its definition of human embryonic stem cells to include cells generated after the fertilized egg's first few divisions. | 225 |
| 1695. | Apple to Replace Bad Hard Drives: The computer company says it will replace for free "a very small percentage" of hard drives that are prone to failure in some MacBook laptops sold from May, 2006 up to December, 2007. | 217 |
| 1696. | Sezmi Says "Open!": Sezmi says it's now open for business, with a package of cable channels at rock-bottom prices. | 114 |
| 1697. | Sony Intros First 3-D Ready A/V Receiver: 3-D TV accessories are beginning to hit the market, ahead of the launch of 3-D capable HDTVs. | 135 |
| 1698. | Netflix Does Dash: Sony's new Internet viewer will also allow Netflix subscribers to stream movies. | 99 |
| 1699. | Bloomberg Shifting Fortune to New Firm: Michael R. Bloomberg has decided to remove his fortune from Quadrangle Capital Partners 10 months after a scandal involving the firm and the state pension fund. | 200 |
| 1700. | Acquaintances Saw No Anger in Pilot in I.R.S. Building Crash: The amateur pilot who crashed his plane into an Internal Revenue Service building on Thursday was described as a companionable family man. | 200 |
| 1701. | Judge Weighs Delay in Galleon Civil Trial: Judge Jed S. Rakoff gave no indication when he would rule on a request to let the criminal trial go first. | 149 |
| 1702. | A Visual Tool to Track Olympic Tweets: NBC and Stamen Design have created a visual tool to help Olympic fans follow the Twitter traffic about their favorite sports and athletes. | 177 |
| 1703. | Justice Dept. Finds No Misconduct in Interrogation Memos: The Justice Department has concluded Bush lawyers showed poor judgment — not professional misconduct — in writing memos authorizing harsh interrogation techniques. | 235 |
| 1704. | A Terrorism Prosecutor Changes His View: Andrew C. McCarthy, who brought high-profile terrorism cases to court, now says such cases do not belong there. | 152 |
| 1705. | Military Analysis: Afghan Campaign Went Beyond Traditional Military Goals: The drive to take Marja has been rooted in psychological warfare against the Taliban, and an ear to what local residents thought. | 204 |
| 1706. | Svindal Grabs Super-G Lead From Miller: Bode Miller was in contention for a medal after his wild run on a difficult super-G course. | 131 |
| 1707. | F.B.I., Laying Out Evidence, Closes Anthrax Letters Case: The bureau released a report adding new details to its case that the attacks were carried out by Bruce E. Ivins, an Army biodefense expert who killed himself in 2008. | 224 |
| 1708. | Soldiers Practicing the Art of Sport: Athletes from all the disciplines, including hundreds of women athletes, have military connections, and they run deepest in China and Russia and many European nations. | 205 |
| 1709. | Patient Money: Finding Help for Learning Disabilities: Parents who are aware of the available resources have a better chance of getting help for a learning-disabled child. | 171 |
| 1710. | Vook, Maker of Multimedia E-Books, Raises $2.5 Million: Vook, a company devoted to adding video, photos and sound to e-books, has raised a round of seed financing. | 163 |
| 1711. | From One Family, Three Olympic Ice Dancers for Two Countries: New Jersey may be home, but Cathy and Chris Reed compete for Japan and Allison Reed for the Republic of Georgia. | 174 |
| 1712. | On Religion: Myths Obscure Voodoo, Source of Comfort in Haiti: Dismissive attitudes follow a history of misrepresentation in American journalism and popular culture. | 165 |
| 1713. | Senator Lautenberg Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer: New Jersey's senior senator, a Democrat, says he expects to make a full recovery from cancer and to continue working while in treatment. | 186 |
| 1714. | 6 in Allied Forces Die in Afghanistan: More than half of the 11 NATO fatalities in the Marja offensive so far occurred on Thursday, as Taliban fighters continued to put up determined resistance. | 194 |
| 1715. | Weymouth Journal: In 'No Excuse' Campaign, Bad Drivers Offer Excuses: A small program in Britain focuses on driving behaviors, such as fiddling with the radio, that people do all the time because they can get away with it. | 222 |
| 1716. | Therapy Schedule Said to Explain Time of Woods Speech: Tim Finchem, the commissioner of the PGA Tour, said in published reports that the time frame met with Tiger Woods's rehab schedule. | 186 |
| 1717. | Inside the Rings: Placing Consistency Above the Big Trick: Unlike the silver medalist, Yevgeny Plushenko, Evan Lysacek, who won gold, did not attempt a quadruple jump on Thursday. | 179 |
| 1718. | Bits Scan: Friday's Tech News Roundup: GigaOm presses Google's Eric. E. Schmidt to apologize for Buzz's privacy problems, Dell bucks the trend of strong tech profits, and PC World wonders whether Yahoo's search engine will fade into obscurity. | 243 |
| 1719. | Data Ease Fear of Inflation, Despite Higher Energy Costs: Prices excluding food and energy actually fell, something that has not happened in more than a quarter-century. | 169 |
| 1720. | Missile Kills Militant Commander's Brother in Pakistan: A drone strike in Pakistan on Thursday intended for the militant Sirajuddin Haqqani killed his brother instead, officials said. | 183 |
| 1721. | The Times Announces New Roles For Two Senior Editors: The Times announced that Rick Berke will take over as National Editor and Suzanne Daley will move to Europe as a correspondent. | 181 |
| 1722. | Pope Names First Australian Saint: Pope Benedict XVI approved sainthood for Mother Mary MacKillop on Friday, making the woman known for her work among the needy Australia's first saint. | 185 |
| 1723. | Coded to Obey Law, Lights Become Marlboro Gold: Tobacco companies plan to use light packaging to identify "light" cigarettes, which critics say skirts the law. | 159 |
| 1724. | Fashion Review: The Big New Idea Is Modesty: Fall 2010 collections from Anna Sui, Phillip Lim and more. | 103 |
| 1725. | Slovakia Upsets Russia in Shootout: Slovakia upset the Russians 2-1 in a game that was fast, physical and, if you didn't mind the absence of goals-scoring, the most thrilling of the tournament so far. | 200 |
| 1726. | Niger's Capital Reported Calm After Coup: A day overthrowing President Mamadou Tandja, the military junta identified its chief and said civil servants would run the country until a government was formed. | 203 |
| 1727. | Fed Rate Move Rattles Stocks and Sends Dollar Higher: The Federal Reserve's decision to raise the interest rate on short-term loans sent commodities and overseas stock indexes lower and gave fresh momentum to a rise in the dollar. | 230 |
| 1728. | Sports Business: Spotlight on Tiger Woods and His Strategy: Tiger Woods's transgressions occurred off the golf course, which raises some questions about the wisdom of his one-man show. | 184 |
| 1729. | Lysacek Wins the Gold With Style: Evan Lysacek became the first U.S. man to win the Olympic gold medal since Brian Boitano in 1988, upsetting defending champion Yevgeny Plushenko. | 179 |
| 1730. | Canada 3, Switzerland 2: Crosby's Shootout Goal Saves Canada: Team Canada, one of the favorites for gold in the Olympic hockey tournament, needed to go to an overtime shootout to beat Switzerland, fraying the sporting nerves of a nation. | 237 |
| 1731. | In Pakistan Raid, Taliban Chief Was an Extra Prize: New details of the capture of Mulla Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Afghan Taliban's top military commander, indicate that the arrest was a "lucky accident." | 202 |
| 1732. | Google and Mountain View Recast Company-Town Model: A planned development has exposed fissures between Google and the city council of Mountain View, Calif. | 155 |
| 1733. | Two Chinese Schools Said to Be Tied to Online Attacks: Experts in the United States connected the intrusions into Google and other corporations to computers at a top Chinese university and a school with ties to China's military. | 228 |
| 1734. | Canada 3, Switzerland 2: Crosby's Shootout Goal Saves Canada: Sidney Crosby scored the only goal of a shootout, giving Canada a victory and avoiding a second inconceivable loss to the Swiss in as many Olympics. | 210 |
| 1735. | Torah Bright of Australia Wins Women's Halfpipe: The Australian Torah Bright lit up a dark night with gold-medal run and an effervescent smile, winning the snowboarding halfpipe competition at Cypress Mountain on Thursday. | 222 |
| 1736. | As Campaign Nears, Paterson Is Seen as Increasingly Remote: Interviews with aides, legislators and friends reveal criticism about the management and election efforts by Gov. David A. Paterson of New York. | 204 |
| 1737. | States Consider Medicaid Cuts as Use Grows: Relentless fiscal pressure and exploding demand are driving the potential cuts, even as Democrats push to add 15 million people to the rolls. | 185 |
| 1738. | Live Blog: Men's Free Skate: Commentary from the three-time Olympian Todd Eldredge, and Times reporters in Vancouver, for the men's figure skating final. | 153 |
| 1739. | Two Chinese Schools Said to Be Tied to Online Attacks: Experts in the United States connected the intrusions into Google and other corporations to computers at a top Chinese university and a school with ties to China's military. | 228 |
| 1740. | Judge Keeps His Word to Immigrant Who Kept His: When the judge sentenced the juvenile in 1996, he promised to stand behind him if he stayed out of trouble. | 155 |
| 1741. | A Wishlist of Features for the Next Round of Cellphones: As mobile phones reach a plateau of innovation, what can we expect from the next generation of mobile devices? Here's a wishlist of six features that could help move mobile technology forward. | 249 |
| 1742. | Soldiers Storm Presidential Palace in Niger: The apparent coup attempt occurred on Thursday while the government was meeting inside the palace, according to officials and diplomats. | 181 |
| 1743. | Will Carriers Offer a Better Way to Get Voice Mail?: We all should have known that it boils down to money. Tedious voice-mail recordings make it; fixing the system costs it. | 173 |
| 1744. | Knicks Acquire Tracy McGrady in Trade: The main components of the trade involved Houston acquiring Kevin Martin from the Kings and Sacramento receiving sixth-man Carl Landry from Houston and Jared Jeffries from the Knicks. | 222 |
| 1745. | Mineo Jury Told That Officer Had Prior Charges: One juror in the Michael Mineo trial told the others that the officer accused of abusing Mr. Mineo had been accused of brutality before, prompting the jury to send a note to the judge Thursday afternoon that they "don't know how to proceed." | 289 |
| 1746. | Revenue Rose but Profit Dropped for Dell: Dell executives hope that the end of the economic downturn will result in a resurgence in technology spending. | 152 |
| 1747. | I.A.E.A. Report Suspects Iranian Nuclear Activity: The U.N.'s nuclear inspectors declared for the first time that information it has collected raised concern of "past or current undisclosed activities" by Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. | 238 |
| 1748. | Fed Raises Interest Rate That It Charges Banks: The increase in the discount rate is seen as a first step by the Fed to normalize lending after more than two years of extraordinary actions to prop up the economy. | 212 |
| 1749. | Brown Tees Up Romney at CPAC: The newest senator from Massachusetts, whose victory revved up conservatives, introduced former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts. | 160 |
| 1750. | Yahoo-Microsoft Partnership Clears Regulatory Hurdles: The two companies said they would begin shifting Yahoo's search platforms to Microsoft and hope to complete the process by 2012. | 183 |
| 1751. | Judge Hears Arguments on Google Book System: The proposal to create the world's largest digital library has put giants like Sony and Microsoft on opposite sides. | 161 |
| 1752. | Small Plane Crashes Into I.R.S. Building in Texas: There were indications that the pilot, who was killed in the crash on Thursday, had conflicts with the I.R.S. | 160 |
| 1753. | Obama Sets Up Debt Panel: By executive order, a commission is created to seek ways to reduce the nation's debt. | 111 |
| 1754. | Risking China's Anger, Obama Meets With Dalai Lama: The meeting at the White House with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader on Thursday was low-key, but raised the hackles of China nonetheless. | 193 |
| 1755. | Athlete Had Filed Warnings About Luge Track: An athlete warned Canadian officials about hazards at the track months before a competitor was killed last week. | 157 |
| 1756. | Small Plane Crashes Into Building: The plane crashed into a building that houses the Internal Revenue Service in Texas on Thursday, and officials said it may have been an intentional act. | 187 |
| 1757. | Vonn Starts Quickly in Super Combined: Lindsey Vonn took the early lead in the first run on Thursday. | 101 |
| 1758. | Sony to End OLED Sales in Japan: Sony this week has announced it will no longer produce its $2,000-plus OLED set for the Japanese market. | 137 |
| 1759. | Bits Scan: Thursday's Tech News Roundup: Over the past 18 months, hackers have breached more than 2,500 private and government computers, Kodak isn't happy with Apple and Research and Motion, and David Pogue reviews Google Buzz. | 228 |
| 1760. | A Look Back at 20 Years of Photoshop: Photoshop is turning 20, and it's planning a big party for itself. Here are some highlights of its history and online resources for user tips. | 180 |
| 1761. | How to Take Better Low-Light Photos: Photojournalist Harry Benson shares some tips on how to get the best shot in low light. | 124 |
| 1762. | Kerik Is Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison in Corruption Case: The former New York police commissioner rose to national prominence after 9/11 but pleaded guilty last year to tax fraud and lying to the White House. | 210 |
| 1763. | Movie Review | 'Shutter Island': All at Sea, Surrounded by Red Herrings: Martin Scorsese's camera sense fills every scene with creepiness, but sustained suspense seems beyond him. | 179 |
| 1764. | House Committee Invites Toyota's Chief to Testify: The panel's chairman said Akio Toyoda could "help clarify the situation" at a hearing exploring the recall of millions of cars. | 178 |
| 1765. | Movie Review | 'Shutter Island': All at Sea, Surrounded by Red Herrings: Martin Scorsese's camera sense fills every scene with creepiness, but sustained suspense seems beyond him. | 179 |
| 1766. | Bomb at Pakistan Mosque Kills Dozens: Pakistani intelligence officials said a suicide vest exploded at the mosque, which was used as a storage and assembly center by local militants. | 182 |
| 1767. | U.N. Climate Chief Resigns: Yvo de Boer, the stolid Dutch bureaucrat who led the international climate change negotiations over four tumultuous years, is resigning his post as of July 1. | 186 |
| 1768. | The Patent Litigation Dilemma: Free Riders: The suspicion in the technology industry is that Intellectual Ventures is essentially outsourcing its litigation, that is selling or licensing certain patents to shell companies and patent attorneys, and that it has agreed to share in the proceeds. | 292 |
| 1769. | In Blow to Taliban, 2 More Senior Leaders Are Arrested: Afghan officials said the Taliban's "shadow governors" for two provinces in northern Afghanistan had been detained in recent days. | 186 |
| 1770. | Bomb Kills 29 in Northwest Pakistan: PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) -- A bomb blast at a mosque in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt killed 29 people including some militants Thursday, underscoring the relentless security threat here even as Pakistani-U.S. cooperation against extremism appears on the upswing. | 305 |
| 1771. | Top U.N. Climate Official Resigns: Yvo de Boer, the top U.N. climate change official, told The Associated Press that he was resigning in July after nearly four years. | 166 |
| 1772. | Suicide Bomber Kills 12 in Ramadi: A suicide bomber struck near the government headquarters in the capital of Anbar Province on Thursday. | 137 |
| 1773. | N.H.L. Stars Thrill as Czechs Defeat Slovaks: The Czech Republic's 3-1 victory over Slovakia provided a glimpse of why this Olympic hockey tournament is expected to be the greatest in the history of the game. | 208 |
| 1774. | A Trickle of Live Streams on the Web: NBC is streaming fewer live events on its Web site than it did for the Summer Games in Beijing, marking a step backward in online access to marquee events. | 193 |
| 1775. | Malicious Software Infects Corporate Computers: The program has infected the computers of more than 2,500 corporations, a network security firm reported. | 153 |
| 1776. | French Court Finds Fraud in Wine Sent to U.S.: A dozen wine producers and traders were found guilty of having supplied an American trader with mislabeled "Pinot Noir" wines, and six were handed a suspended prison sentence. | 222 |
| 1777. | Malicious Software Infects Corporate Computers: A malicious software program has infected the computers of more than 2,500 corporations around the world, according to NetWitness, a computer network security firm. | 212 |
| 1778. | Retirees Trade Work for Rent at Cash-Poor Parks: An itinerant army of willing retirees get to realize their dreams of a life on the road in a way that benefits struggling state and national parks. | 196 |
| 1779. | Apple's Prices for E-Books May Be Lower Than Expected: Apple wanted publishers to discount best sellers, so its $12.99-to-$14.99 range is merely a ceiling, according to people familiar with talks with publishers. | 212 |
| 1780. | White Takes Gold in Snowboard Halfpipe: Shaun White, the reigning champion, defended his turf on the men's halfpipe. | 116 |
| 1781. | Errors and Weather Obscure Results: The Winter Games could be remembered for a series of foibles, accidents, miscalculations and unseasonably warm weather that has scrambled skiing and snowboarding events. | 205 |
| 1782. | Inside the Rings: Growing Pains for Women's Hockey: Canada and the United States dominate the field. The others are inching along the learning curve. | 149 |
| 1783. | Senator Retires, and Voters, Too, Grow Dismayed: Of those stunned by Evan Bayh's announcement that he will not see re-election, perhaps no group was left more flabbergasted than Mr. Bayh's constituents. | 202 |
| 1784. | Davis Is First Skater to Defend 1,000m: Shani Davis has won his second straight gold medal in the men's 1,000-meter Olympic speedskating. | 137 |
| 1785. | Agreement Near on New Overseer of Banking Risks: The White House and Senate are nearing agreement on forming a council, led by the Treasury secretary, to identify systemic risk to the financial system. | 201 |
| 1786. | Live: Expectations Mounting for Halfpipe Medal Round: The men's snowboard halfpipe competition has begun and after all the backside 720s and frontside 900s, spectators are looking forward to the double corks and, wait for it, Shaun White's Double McTwist 1260. | 260 |
| 1787. | Davis Wins 1,000m in Speedskating: American Shani Davis won the men's 1,000m speedskating gold medal at the Richmond Olympic Oval to repeat as Olympic champion on Wednesday. | 173 |
| 1788. | U.S. Cracks Down on 'Contractors' as a Tax Dodge: Federal and state officials, many facing budget deficits, are starting to aggressively pursue companies that try to pass off regular employees as independent contractors. | 220 |
| 1789. | What You Need to Know About Google Buzz: Here's our first installment a kind of primer explaining Buzz and how to use it in the way you prefer. | 143 |
| 1790. | Tech Talk Podcast: The Buzz on Buzz: In this week's podcast, Miguel Helft discusses Google Buzz, new-media artist Randy Sarafan makes new things with dead computers and an exploration of the tech term "e-cycling." | 213 |
| 1791. | Environmental Advocates Are Cooling on Obama: For some environmentalists, optimism for President Obama is giving way to resignation, or even anger. | 147 |
| 1792. | Judge Releases Eight Americans Jailed in Haiti: Eight of 10 Americans arrested on child abduction charges were ordered released after the parents testified. | 156 |
| 1793. | Safe Travels for You and Your Data: There are common-sense measures you can take to keep your data secure when using your computer on the road. | 143 |
| 1794. | Music Review | 'We Are Plastic Ono Band': Amid All That Experience, Innocence: The Plastic Ono Band, an informal group John Lennon assembled in 1969, reunited for the first time, in Brooklyn. | 191 |
| 1795. | Turning Patents Into 'Invention Capital': Intellectual Ventures has acquired 30,000 patents and has so far collected more than $1 billion in license fees. | 154 |
| 1796. | HBO GO, The Best Online Video Service I Cannot Use: HBO's latest online video streaming service, HBO GO, is only available to cable or , and ignores the viewing habits of some web only video viewers. | 199 |
| 1797. | Snipers Bedevil U.S. Troops in Offensive in Afghanistan: The Taliban's familiar display of haphazard and ineffective shooting has been punctuated by the work of what would seem to be several well-trained marksmen. | 213 |
| 1798. | Haitian Judge Says 8 of 10 Americans Will Be Freed: A judge said he was freeing eight Baptists charged with child kidnapping after the parents testified. | 153 |
| 1799. | NYT: Tech Talk for 02/18/2010: Bettina Edelstein talks to Times technology reporter Miguel Helft about Buzz, Google's latest foray into social networking, and how the company is responding to privacy concerns that generated an angry buzz over the new service. J.D. Biersdorfer chats with Randy Sarafan, a new-media artist and author of "62 Projects to Make With a Dead Computer (and Other Discarded Electronics)," about things you can make from old gear. (iMac terrarium, anybody? Gizmo jewelery?) And Pedro Rafael Rosado hashes out the tech term "e-cycling." J.D also gets a preview of what's in the Gadgetwise blog from The Times's personal technology editor, Sam Grobart. And in this week's roundup of tech news, Barbie gets a new gig as a computer engineer. | 761 |
| 1800. | Ex-Goldman Programmer Pleads Not Guilty to Stealing Code: Sergey Aleynikov is charged with stealing trade secrets and taking them to his new employer. | 150 |
| 1801. | Israelis Share Suspicions in Hamas Leader's Killing: After an assassination investigation revealed a world of bumbling spies and assassins, Israelis are questioning what role their intelligence agency might have played. | 219 |
| 1802. | Hewlett-Packard Lifts Outlook as Profit Rises 25%: The results for the industry bellwether showed that technology spending by corporations was creaking back to life. | 165 |
| 1803. | App of the Week: Finding Vines and Fine Wines: The Tasting Room app, as its name implies, helps locate places to sip and savor wines. | 133 |
| 1804. | Fisher-Price Takes (On) a Leap: Fisher-Price has been showing its new iXL Learning Systems (pronounced "I excel"), a touchscreen edu-game platform for preschoolers coming in June for $80. | 188 |
| 1805. | New York's Top Court Veers to the Left With New Chief: Jonathan Lippman, who heads the State Court of Appeals, has been happy to win split decisions, in contrast to his predecessor, who often sought unanimity. | 209 |
| 1806. | Tesla Employees Killed in Plane Crash: The plane, a twin-engine Cessna, crashed in foggy weather and set two homes and several vehicles on fire in Palo Alto, Calif. | 164 |
| 1807. | State of the Art: Google Message Feature Moves Beyond Twitter: Google offers a new tool that out-Twitters Twitter when it comes to sending and receiving messages. Is there a catch? You bet your Buzz there is. | 208 |
| 1808. | Trendspotting: Grunge Gets Respectable: Grunge returned with a vengeance in the form of a multitiered orchestration of garments. | 128 |
| 1809. | Tesla Employees Killed in Plane Crash: The plane, a twin-engine Cessna, crashed in foggy weather and set two homes and several vehicles on fire in Palo Alto, Calif. | 164 |
| 1810. | Haiti to Free Eight U.S. Missionaries and Hold Two: A Haitian judge said he would order the release of eight of 10 American missionaries accused of kidnapping children. | 168 |
| 1811. | Tech Industry Catches Its Breath After a Burst of Innovation: After a series of new products have altered the technology landscape in recent years, companies at the Mobile World Congress are making smaller changes. | 214 |
| 1812. | After Delays, Women's Downhill Begins: Julia Mancuso, an American, had a terrific run down the bumpy course Wednesday. | 118 |
| 1813. | Tech Industry Catches Its Breath After a Burst of Innovation: After a series of new products have altered the technology landscape in recent years, companies at the Mobile World Congress are making smaller changes. | 214 |
| 1814. | Security at the Games, and Its Cost, Are Heavy: Security costs have risen far beyond initial estimates, with the final tally expected to go beyond $1 billion Canadian. | 167 |
| 1815. | Concrete-Testing Company Guilty in Partial Verdict: The jury has yet to reach a verdict on a count of enterprise corruption, the most serious charge against the company, Testwell Laboratories, and its owner, V. Reddy Kancharla. | 227 |
| 1816. | Skype Fights to Be Heard on Mobile Phones: Telecom operators perceive providers like Skype as freeloading competitors that could undermine their investments. | 157 |
| 1817. | Obama Starts Push to Cast Stimulus Bill as a Success: President Obama defended his year-old stimulus package on Wednesday, as his administration begins an effort to defend past and future economic programs. | 206 |
| 1818. | Controlling Phones With the Body Electric: Companies at the Mobile World Congress showed ways to control devices with your body and eyes. | 137 |
| 1819. | Vringo Seeks to Make Ringtones More Social: The start-up Vringo is looking to go public as it bets that consumers want more out of their ringtones. | 147 |
| 1820. | What Are Those Blue Lines?: The blue lines on ski and snowboard courses give the athletes visual cues. | 102 |
| 1821. | Positive Views of Israel, Brought to You by Israelis: A government campaign to improve Israel's image abroad addresses the Palestinian conflict but also includes an emphasis on food, culture and technology. | 206 |
| 1822. | Practical Traveler: Sites That Do Your Fare Digging: Meta-search sites — among them, Kayak.com, Momondo.com and Fly.com — search hundreds of travel sites at once in a quest to identify the best rates and save your mouse some work. | 244 |
| 1823. | Booking a Flight the Frugal Way: The Frugal Traveler sifts through the many booking sites out there, and outlines the steps he takes when booking a flight for himself. | 167 |
| 1824. | Tough Work Rounding the Halfpipe Into Shape: Unseasonably warm weather and a lack of snow have made constructing the Olympic halfpipe a bigger challenge than expected. | 167 |
| 1825. | Bits Scan: Wednesday's Tech News Roundup: In this morning's technology news, HBO is finalizing its new HBO GO service, Twitter hires its 140th employee and the Federal Communications Commission discusses its coming National Broadband Plan. | 239 |
| 1826. | Home Construction Rose in January: Construction increased 2.8 percent last month, pushing activity to the highest level in six months, but applications for building permits declined 4.9 percent. | 194 |
| 1827. | New Approach Would Let High Schoolers Graduate Early: Eight states are introducing new courses and a battery of tests for sophomores that will allow students who pass to enroll immediately in community college. | 210 |
| 1828. | Video Ad Start-Up YuMe Raises $25 Million: The start-up company YuMe has raised another round of venture capital as it tries to lead a new wave of online video advertising. | 173 |
| 1829. | Walgreen to Buy Duane Reade for $1.1 Billion: Walgreens, the national pharmacy chain, said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy Duane Reade Holdings, one of New York City's major drugstores, for about $1.1 billion in cash. | 224 |
| 1830. | U.N. Rejects 'Militarization' of Afghan Aid: Senior U.N. officials in Afghanistan said U.N. agencies would not participate in the military's reconstruction strategy in Marja as part of its current offensive there. | 213 |
| 1831. | Davis's Withdrawal Prompts Questions: Shani Davis pulled out of the 500 meters race made waves again with his fellow speedskaters. | 130 |
| 1832. | Toyota to Install Brake-Override System: President Akio Toyoda also said that he would not appear before the U.S. Congressional hearings scheduled for later this month. | 168 |
| 1833. | If You Can't Take the Heat, Don't Read Me on Twitter: Chefs — who have traditionally been walled up behind the dining room — are talking back online, often profanely. | 180 |
| 1834. | Qwest Profit Dropped 39% in 4th Quarter: The company said landlines for consumers and small businesses fell 12 percent, to 6.8 million. | 135 |
| 1835. | Study Finds Public Discontent With Colleges: A majority of people now believe that colleges are more concerned with the budget than with education, a study found. | 162 |
| 1836. | Plushenko, Once Untouchable, Faces Competition: Yevgeny Plushenko returned to the Olympic Games on Tuesday to find something he might not have recognized: competition for the gold medal. | 186 |
| 1837. | Political Memo: G.O.P. Hopes for Senate Control Face Hurdles: A review of the political map suggests Republicans would need more bad luck for Democrats while offering their own flawless performance. | 198 |
| 1838. | Favored Scottish Terrier Wins Westminster Title: A Scottish terrier named Sadie, the overwhelming favorite, was chosen the best in show Tuesday night at the 134th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. | 196 |
| 1839. | New Look at Death of Alabama Professor's Brother: Missing police records emerged and led authorities to say there had been probable cause in 1986to charge the young Amy Bishop, now accused of killing three colleagues in Alabama. | 228 |
| 1840. | General Says 2 Iraq Politicians Have Ties to Iran: Gen. Ray Odierno said that Ahmed Chalabi and Ali Faisal al-Lami, two influential Iraqi politicians involved in blocking candidates in the parliamentary election next month, "clearly are influenced by Iran." | 257 |
| 1841. | Washington State's Rink of Olympic Dreams: Apolo Ohno and J.R. Celski, who have 11 world championships and seven Olympic medals between them, got started in a roller rink in the Pacific Northwest. | 196 |
| 1842. | Redemption, but Not for Jacobellis: Hoping to redeem herself after squandering an opportunity at gold in 2006, Lindsey Jacobellis, a dominant figure in the snowboard cross, again squandered an opportunity to win. | 212 |
| 1843. | Stimulus Jobs on State's Bill in Mississippi: Mississippi is one of 21 states using stimulus money to the salaries of private employers' new hires. | 147 |
| 1844. | Fashion Review: It's Not All Black; There Was Some Snow: Reviews of the Donna Karan, Chris Benz, Derek Lam, Halston and Vera Wang shows. | 136 |
| 1845. | Arrest of Taliban Chief May Be Crucial for Pakistanis: Pakistan has eliminated a key opponent, enhanced cooperation with the United States and ensured a place for itself in negotiating the end of the Afghan war. | 211 |
| 1846. | Payback Time: Party Gridlock Feeds New Fears of a Debt Crisis: A polarized political system seems unable to solve problems that involve trust, tough choices and little or no short-term gain. | 190 |
| 1847. | Slow Trip Across Sea Aids Profit and Environment: By halving its top cruising speed, a container ship has cut its fuel consumption and emissions of greenhouse gases. | 165 |
| 1848. | Elders of Wall St. Favor Tight Rein: George Soros, Nicholas F. Brady, John S. Reed and others favor the so-called Volcker Rule to restrict bank activities. | 155 |
| 1849. | Fashion Review: American Style, Way Up High: Reviews of Fall 2010 collections from the Marc Jacobs and Rodarte. | 112 |
| 1850. | Paterson Aide's Quick Rise Draws Scrutiny: David W. Johnson, who has become one of the most senior people in Gov. David A. Paterson's administration, has arrests in his past. | 174 |
| 1851. | Body Recovered in Mount St. Helens: Officials found the body of a veteran climber who fell into the crater atop Mount St. Helens in Washington. | 143 |
| 1852. | Jacobellis Exits in Snowboard Cross Semifinal: Lindsey Jacobellis wiped out in the semifinals of the women's snowboard cross, denying her a chance to erase the tumble she took while showboating in the 2006 final at Turin. Maelle Ricker of Canada won gold. | 255 |
| 1853. | S. Korean Wins Women's Speedskating: South Korea has won another stunning gold at the Olympic speedskating oval as Lee Sang-hwa knocked off two overwhelming favorites in the women's 500 meters. | 193 |
| 1854. | Art Review: Colossi, Both Kitschy and Compelling: Viola Frey's giant ceramic sculptures of men and women are among the underappreciated wonders of late-20th-century art. | 169 |
| 1855. | Diplomatic Memo: Iran Policy Now More in Sync With Clinton's Views: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has relished taking the lead in seeking support for U.N. sanctions. | 177 |
| 1856. | Live Blog: Follow the Men's Short Program: Follow the men's short program on the Times' live blog. | 98 |
| 1857. | Vonn and Mancuso, the Best of Rivals: Lindsey Vonn and Julia Mancuso have long been the yin and yang of American ski racing. | 124 |
| 1858. | Economic Scene: Judging a Stimulus by the Job Data Reveals Success: If, last year, Congress had passed a stimulus bill that really worked, what would the economy look like today? Well, almost exactly as it does now. | 215 |
| 1859. | Bandleader Kevin Eubanks Will Leave Jay Leno's 'Tonight Show': Mr. Eubanks has told colleagues that he will definitely leave his post after an interim transition period starting March 1. | 186 |
| 1860. | Kennedy Miniseries Stirs Controversy: Prominent critics want a new History channel mini-series about John F. Kennedy's presidency halted. | 137 |
| 1861. | Obama Selects Heads of His Deficit Panel: Commission on the national debt will be headed by Alan K. Simpson, a former Republican senator, and Erskine Bowles, chief of staff for former President Bill Clinton, according to a senior administration official. | 254 |
| 1862. | United States 3, Switzerland 1: Team USA Beats Swiss in Men's Hockey Opener: The U.S. had its hands full for much of the hockey opener but emerged a winner over Switzerland. | 173 |
| 1863. | Marc Jacobs's Magic Lane: At his New York show last night, Marc Jacobs seemed eager to show clothes were exquisite without being complicated. | 141 |
| 1864. | Energy Company Mergers Are Expected to Rise: Energy companies are focused on buying fast-growing small companies, or on acquisitions that expand reserves. | 154 |
| 1865. | Analysis: Despite Scrutiny, Vonn's Injury Is Still a Mystery: It is not clear how the bruised shin will affect Lindsey Vonn's medal chances, which begin with the downhill on Wednesday. | 184 |
| 1866. | Viewing the Mouse Tracks You Leave Behind: Anatoly Zenkov, a Russian programmer and designer, developed a mouse tracking application as an experiment. The software gives users a striking picture of their wanderings on the computer screen. | 238 |
| 1867. | Restaurant Review: Motorino: Brooklyn's Motorino, which recently opened a Manhattan location, serves the city's best pizza. | 123 |
| 1868. | Inside the Rings: Canada's Real Winter Games Begin When the Puck Drops: Canada takes a great deal of pride in hosting the Winter Games, and most of that is tied inextricably to the home team's chances of winning gold in men's ice hockey. | 237 |
| 1869. | White House Hints of New Health Bill: Robert Gibbs, the White House press secretary, suggests there might be an online version of health care legislation before the Feb. 25 summit. | 180 |
| 1870. | U.S. Wants to Know When Toyota Knew of Problems: Federal regulators are investigating whether Toyota acted quickly enough in recalling millions of vehicles. | 156 |
| 1871. | Adding Rocket Man to His Résumé: SpaceX, a company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, is vying for contracts with NASA for shuttling astronauts to the International Space Station. | 174 |
| 1872. | Shares Rise as Worries Over Greece Ease: A jump in a New York State manufacturing index raised hopes that United States factories were beginning to stir. | 153 |
| 1873. | Judge Rules Against Cyclists: Applying parade regulations to large groups of riders -- and enforcing them -- did not violate the Constitution, he finds. | 152 |
| 1874. | New Hints of Skulduggery in Hamas Killing: New questions emerged about the identities of the assassins of a Hamas official in Dubai in January. | 143 |
| 1875. | In Bid to Revive Nuclear Power, U.S. Is Backing New Reactors: The president announced approval of an $8.3 billion loan guarantee for two reactors in Georgia, which would be the first nuclear plants built in the United States since the 1970s. | 241 |
| 1876. | Fighting Slows in Afghan Offensive, Allies Say: In the battle for Marja, Taliban resistance is fierce but less consistent, an official said on Tuesday. | 151 |
| 1877. | That Smartphone is So Qt: Intel and Nokia have gambled that Qt - pronounced 'cute' - will win the hearts of software creators and then win the mobile wars. | 155 |
| 1878. | In the Arena: Late Peak by Swiss Ski Veteran Is Well-Timed: Didier Defago, 32, the oldest man to win the Olympic downhill, was hardly an unknown threat. | 152 |
| 1879. | Tax Evasion Case Draws in Another Bank: A wealthy investor in Virginia pleaded guilty on Tuesday to criminal tax evasion through an international bank, said by a person briefed on the case to be HSBC. | 200 |
| 1880. | Malaria Most Likely Killed King Tut, Scientists Say: The application of advanced genetic techniques to mummies marks a new step in the reach of science into historical research. | 177 |
| 1881. | An iPad for the Preschool Set: The Fisher-Price iXL: Fisher-Price says it will soon offer a tiny touch-screen computer for tots. | 128 |
| 1882. | In Apps World, Divide and Conquer Carries Risks: Experts say the state of play for apps is a cacophony of incompatible, competing software that threatens to slow the growth of the mobile Internet. | 196 |
| 1883. | Acer Chief Pledges Bigger Push Into Corporate PCs: Gianfranco Lanci, the chief executive of Acer, says that corporations are now buying PCs like they buy pencils or paper -- the brand doesn't matter. | 199 |
| 1884. | Google Hires eBay Veteran for New Commerce Position: Google hires an eBay veteran as vice president of commerce, a new position that suggests a push by Google into the online retail sector. | 189 |
| 1885. | App Shows Where the Grass Is Greener: The Cannabis app shows patients where to find medical marijuana in 14 states. | 115 |
| 1886. | Bit Scan: Tuesday's Tech News Roundup: Our suggestions for your morning reading include items on Microsoft's new cellphone software, Apple chief executive Steven P. Jobs and the missteps at Google Buzz. | 202 |
| 1887. | Heavy Snow Postpones Men's Super Combined: Tuesday's Olympic men's super combined has been postponed because of heavy snow on the top of the Whistler Creekside racecourse and soft snow conditions brought on by snowfall at the bottom of the mountain. | 249 |
| 1888. | Pope Urges Irish Bishops to Confront Sex Abuse: Pope Benedict XVI calling the mistreatment of young people a "heinous crime," but a Vatican statement made no direct reference to further punitive measure. | 203 |
| 1889. | Qwest Profit Falls 39%: A decline in its landline business, as well as unemployment, a poor business climate and weak housing cut into earnings at the phone company. | 165 |
| 1890. | European Union Sets Deadline for Greece to Make Cuts: European finance ministers said in a statement that Greece must show by March 16 that it is on track to cut its deficit. | 174 |
| 1891. | Iran Responds Sharply to Clinton's Dictatorship Remark: Locked in a confrontation with the U.S., Iran accused Washington on Tuesday of disguising its intentions in the Persian Gulf region, state media reported. | 210 |
| 1892. | Parade of Ice Machines Overshadows Speedskating: South Korea's Mo Tae-bum won gold in the men's 500 meters speedskating after several broken ice machines caused more than an hour delay of the event. | 198 |
| 1893. | After a Shooting, Colleagues Try to Regain Footing: The murders at the University of Alabama have left the close-knit biology department trying to pick up the pieces. | 166 |
| 1894. | Afghan Suicide Bombings Less Effective as a Tactic: While coalition forces still do not take such attacks lightly, 17 that were recently carried out killed no soldiers, though they caused injuries and killed bystanders. | 219 |
| 1895. | Clashes Intensify as Soldiers Push to Hold Key Areas: Despite claims by the government that militant resistance in Marja was waning, Marines and Afghan soldiers kept facing heavy fire in their effort to secure the area. | 219 |
| 1896. | China Ends Russian Winning Streak in Pairs With a One-Two Punch: China's Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo won the pairs gold medal despite a strong performance by their compatriots Pang Qing and Tong Jian. | 197 |
| 1897. | Mexican Broadcaster Buys 30% Stake in Telecom Unit: Grupo Televisa hopes to add wireless and broadband data services to its existing portfolio of pay TV offerings. | 163 |
| 1898. | A Chance to Finally Forgive Mom for Throwing Out That Card: On Tuesday, Topps will formally announce its Million Card Giveaway, in which special cards placed in every sixth pack this year will have a code corresponding to a vintage card. | 237 |
| 1899. | Reuters BreakingViews: A Difficult Stretch in a Telecom Deal: Bharti Airtel's plan to buy the African assets of Zain worried investors who fear the company can't afford it. | 172 |
| 1900. | Student Suspended for Facebook Page Can Sue: Katherine Evans did not like her English teacher. She created a Facebook page to say so. Now the matter is in court. | 161 |
| 1901. | Jobs Is Said to Assist With Book on His Life: Apple's chief executive is set to collaborate on an authorized biography, to be written by Walter Isaacson, the former managing editor of Time magazine. | 198 |
| 1902. | Inside the Rings: Giving In to Emotion, Miller Gets a Bronze: Four years after leaving the Turin Games with no medals and a tarnished reputation, Bode Miller rediscovered the excitement of skiing in the Olympics in Vancouver. | 225 |
| 1903. | Tea Party Movement Lights Fuse for Rebellion on Right: More than populist discontent, the Tea Party movement is about a transformation from political indifference to bracing for tyranny. | 186 |
| 1904. | In California, Exhibit A in Debate on Insurance: With the health care debate seemingly stalled, the White House has seized on the fury about an insurer's planned rate increases. | 177 |
| 1905. | Greek Bailout Increasingly Unpopular in Germany: The fiscal crisis shaking the Greek government has shown that Europe's financial interdependence is especially difficult to manage in tough economic times. | 204 |
| 1906. | American Wins Snowboard Cross Gold: American Seth Wescott, the winner in Turin 2006, nabbed his second Olympic snowboard cross gold medal. | 138 |
| 1907. | It's Not Political, but More Canadians Are Lefties: A majority of Canadian hockey players shoot with their left hand, while most Americans shoot with their right. No reason is known for this disparity. | 201 |
| 1908. | News Analysis: U.S. Encounters Limits of Iran Engagement Policy: White House officials maintain that they have not abandoned President Obama's pledge of engagement, but there is little diplomatic nicety to be seen these days. | 225 |
| 1909. | Secret Joint Raid Captures Taliban's Top Commander: Pakistani and American intelligence forces captured Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the most significant Taliban figure to be detained in the war in Afghanistan, officials said. | 225 |
| 1910. | Democrats Reel as Senator Says No to 3rd Term: Senator Evan Bayh's decision not to seek a third term gives Republicans a new chance to pick up a seat and Democrats fresh anxiety about losing the party's center. | 210 |
| 1911. | Fashion Review: Fit and Folklore: Collections from Carolina Herrera, Zac Posen, Maria Cornejo, Diane Von Furstenberg, Caroline Seikaly and Thakoon. | 147 |
| 1912. | Marja: From USAID to U.S. Marines: Pashtu graffiti covered the walls. One phrase appeared several times: Taliban zinzabad, or "Long live the Taliban." | 150 |
| 1913. | Student Online Speech Suit Can Go On: Katherine Evans did not like her English teacher. She created a Facebook page to say so. Now the matter is in court. | 154 |
| 1914. | Missionaries in Haiti Skeptical of Newcomers: As a broad band of religious groups rush to Haiti, what seems to divide missionaries most is how long they have been working in the country. | 186 |
| 1915. | You, Too, Can Soon Be Like Tom Cruise in 'Minority Report': Gesture-based computer interfaces are almost a reality, says John Underkoffler, who led the team that dreamed up the version shown in the 2002 science-fiction movie. | 225 |
| 1916. | Vonn Quells Doubts, Wins Training Run: Lindsey Vonn's injured shin did not keep her from winning a women's training run on Monday. | 130 |
| 1917. | Wanted: Volunteers, All Pregnant: The world's largest long-term study of the health of children aims to track 100,000 babies until they turn 21. | 144 |
| 1918. | Four Dead and 1 Missing in N.J. Plane Crash: Police said they had recovered four bodies after a small plane crash at a at Monmouth Executive Airport. | 149 |
| 1919. | American Wins Snowboard Cross Gold: American Seth Wescott, the winner in Turin 2006, nabbed his second Olympic snowboard cross gold medal on Monday in a closely fought battle won on the final jump of the course. | 211 |
| 1920. | Two Dead and Three Missing in N.J. Plane Crash: The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a small plane crash at the Monmouth Executive Airport. | 155 |
| 1921. | Fashion Diary: A Model's Prospects: Slim and None: Many consider Coco Rocha a veritable behemoth in a business that makes a fetish of being rail thin. | 150 |
| 1922. | Trafficking Charges for Adviser to Jailed Americans in Haiti: A man who falsely portrayed himself as a lawyer in Haiti is at large with Salvadoran charges pending against him. | 175 |
| 1923. | Mobile Data, the Next Generation: High Speeds but at What Cost?: Carriers are wary of repeating the mistakes of a decade ago, when billions were spent on equipment and licenses for third generation networks that were largely ignored by consumers until Apple introduced the iPhone. | 280 |
| 1924. | France Issues Arrest Warrant for Cyclist Floyd Landis: The judge wants to question Floyd Landis about data hacking at the antidoping lab that conducted tests for the 2006 Tour de France. | 186 |
| 1925. | Will Steady Resolve Land Lysacek the Gold?: Evan Lysacek, a two-time figure skating national champion, is still looking for his first Olympic medals. | 149 |
| 1926. | Itineraries: Conventions Crack Down on Unofficial Exhibitors: Renegade vendors called "outboarders" say they have to stretch their meager marketing budgets any way they can, but the industry calls them parasites. | 212 |
| 1927. | Bernstein on the Mystery Behind the Music: A set of instructional appearances Leonard Bernstein made in the 1950s on "Omnibus," a television program about science and the arts, has just been released on DVD. | 207 |
| 1928. | After Night of Grooming, Men's Downhill Is a Go: The men's downhill course is ready after a weekend of postponements, and skiers and coaches were told to expect a fast track. | 174 |
| 1929. | Arrest Warrant Issued for Cyclist Floyd Landis: A French judge has issued an international arrest warrant against the American rider Floyd Landis for suspected hacking into an anti-doping laboratory computer. | 208 |
| 1930. | Forecast: The Downhill, Hopefully: One of the most grueling events has become predicting the elements and what they will do to the competition schedules. | 153 |
| 1931. | Bayh Decides Against Re-election Bid: Senator Evan Bayh, a moderate Democrat from Indiana, will not seek another term this year. | 128 |
| 1932. | Microsoft Starts Over in Phone Software: Microsoft unveiled a new version of its flagship smartphone software on Monday, now called Windows Phone. | 146 |
| 1933. | Microsoft Starts Over in Phone Software: Microsoft unveiled a new version of its flagship smartphone software on Monday, now called Windows Phone. | 146 |
| 1934. | Pope Meets Irish Bishops to Debate Abuse Scandal: Pope Benedict XVI began meeting with 24 serving Irish bishops on Monday to discuss a clerical abuse scandal that has rocked the Roman Catholic church in Ireland. | 211 |
| 1935. | Local TV for Devices on the Move: Broadcasters that have been losing viewers are betting that TV on mobile devices can win back an audience and lead to new revenue. | 164 |
| 1936. | Charges in Web Video Bring Unusual Rebuttal From F.D.I.C.: The statement by the F.D.I.C. was not only an effort at rumor control and a nod to the power of online media but also a defense of the agency. | 201 |
| 1937. | Passenger Trains Collide Head-On in Belgium: Two commuter trains collided head-on at rush hour in a Brussels suburb Monday, killing 20 people, Belgian officials said. | 166 |
| 1938. | Cities Prepare for Life With the Electric Car: In West Coast communities, green consciousness and enthusiasm seem to be stirring public interest in the cars. | 157 |
| 1939. | More Shoppers Go Online, Hungry for Deals: More people shopped online last year but spent less, and for some things, like clothes, preferred brick-and-mortar stores. | 165 |
| 1940. | Bharti Airtel Bids for Zain's African Phone Customers: Bharti Airtel, the largest Indian mobile phone company by subscribers, confirmed on Monday that it is in talks to buy the African assets of the Kuwaiti telecom company Zain for about $10.7 billion. | 252 |
| 1941. | Intel and Nokia Team Up on Mobile Software: The technology heavyweights joined forces at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona to unveil MeeGo, a software platform designed to run on just about any computing device. | 222 |
| 1942. | Inside the Rings: China Grooms Team to Become a Powerhouse: China's plan for the Games seems to be to win as many medals as possible using as few athletes as necessary. | 168 |
| 1943. | Passenger Trains Collide Head-On in Belgium: Two commuter trains collided at rush hour in a Brussels suburb Monday, killing a number of people, officials said. | 159 |
| 1944. | Taliban Fighters Said to Flee Under Coalition Pressure: A large number of Taliban fighters may have crossed the border into Pakistan after pressure from U.S. and Afghan forces, Afghan officials said on Monday. | 209 |
| 1945. | Clinton Fears Iran Is Headed for Military Dictatorship: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Monday that the U.S. fears Iran's government is being supplanted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard. | 206 |
| 1946. | East 141, West 139: East Wins N.B.A. All-Star Game by 2: The game capped off a memorable and unusual All-Star weekend, complicated by weather and labor problems for the N.B.A. | 175 |
| 1947. | Smarter Sensors Start Going to Work: Royal Dutch Shell and Hewlett-Packard are announcing a joint project to use next-generation sensor technology in oil exploration that points toward the potential gains from advanced sensing systems. | 235 |
| 1948. | Older and Better, Chinese Couple Dominates the Pairs: Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo came out of retirement last year to try for the Olympic gold that had eluded them for so long. | 173 |
| 1949. | Links Between Charity and State Senator's Staff: The charity, founded by State Senator Malcolm A. Smith and Representative Gregory W. Meeks, received state funds through the office of Mr. Smith. | 194 |
| 1950. | After 9/11 Trial Plan, Holder Hones Political Ear: The attorney general, once resistant to perceived encroachment from White House political officials, now seeks their guidance. | 177 |
| 1951. | Wait Ends as Canada Wins Gold at Home: Alexandre Bilodeau's gold medal in the men's moguls was the first by a Canadian athlete in a Canadian Games. | 147 |
| 1952. | Tears Roll as Haiti Emerges From Shock: After a numb month during which few individuals had ceremonies to mark their deaths, grief is pouring out at memorials and funerals. | 172 |
| 1953. | Expecting a Surge in U.S. Medical Schools: Seeking to address an imbalance in U.S. medicine, nearly two dozen medical schools have opened or are set to open. | 157 |
| 1954. | Anger Leads to Apology From Google About Buzz: The company is disabling Buzz's much-criticized auto-follow feature, which had been intended to make it easy for people to start using the service. | 194 |
| 1955. | Cities Prepare for Life With the Electric Car: In West Coast communities, green consciousness and enthusiasm seem to be stirring public interest in the cars. | 157 |
| 1956. | Taking a Texas Primary Ever Farther to the Right: Debra Medina has become a wild card in the race for the Republican nomination for governor of Texas. | 150 |
| 1957. | U.S. Housing Aid Winds Down, and Cities Worry: In Elkhart, Ind., more than one in 10 mortgage holders is seriously behind on payments, and the median sales price has plunged to the level of a decade ago. | 203 |
| 1958. | Music: For Haiti, They Are the Remake: "We Are the World 25 for Haiti," the remake to aid earthquake victims, had its video premiere on Friday night during the Olympics. | 169 |
| 1959. | Freestyle Skier Brings Home the Gold to Canada: Alexandre Bilodeau won the men's moguls, the first gold medal for a Canadian on home soil in Olympic history. | 157 |
| 1960. | U.S. Women Rout China in Hockey: Jenny Potter, at 31 the oldest player on the team, became the leading scorer, male or female, in American Olympic history and Meghan Duggan added two goals. | 189 |
| 1961. | After Delays, McMurray Captures Daytona 500: Jamie McMurray held off Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the final turn to win the race that was delayed for hours because of a pothole. | 170 |
| 1962. | German Wins Gold on Shortened Luge Course: Felix Loch became the youngest men's singles luge athlete to win a gold medal. | 121 |
| 1963. | Dick Francis, Jockey and Writer, Dies at 89: Mr. Francis's notable but blighted career as a champion steeplechase jockey for the British royal family was eclipsed by a second, more brilliant career as a popular thriller writer. | 227 |
| 1964. | McMurray Wins Daytona 500: DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Jamie McMurray has won the Daytona 500, holding off a hard-charing Dale Earnhardt Jr. over a wild final two-lap sprint. | 174 |
| 1965. | U.S. Women Thump China in Hockey Opener: Jenny Potter scored three goals in the first 22 minutes while becoming the leading scorer in U.S. Olympic history. | 155 |
| 1966. | U.S. Missiles Said to Kill 6 in Pakistan: Two missiles fired from a U.S. drone aircraft killed at least six militants, Pakistani security officials said. | 153 |
| 1967. | 7 Dead in Illinois Apartment Fire: An early morning fire that ripped through a suburban Chicago apartment building left seven dead, including a newborn baby, a 3-year-old and four teenagers. | 190 |
| 1968. | U.S. Wins Its First Medal in Nordic Combined: The U.S. ended its medals drought in the Nordic combined event when Johnny Spillane won the silver medal. | 151 |
| 1969. | Americans Break Down Nordic Combined Barrier: Johnny Spillane of the U.S. took the silver medal in the Nordic combined event, the U.S.'s first medal in the sport. | 162 |
| 1970. | At Carnival Time, a Joyless Haiti: Haiti's three-day Carnival was called off, replaced with an equal period of mourning in Port-au-Prince. | 138 |
| 1971. | Murder Suspect Was Questioned in Plot Against Professor: Amy Bishop was also a suspect in a 1993 mail bombing plot against a Harvard Medical School professor, the Boston Globe quoted an official as saying. | 205 |
| 1972. | Where Is Apple? Nowhere and Everywhere: At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, just about the only company not talking about Apple will be Apple itself. | 166 |
| 1973. | Palestinian President Suspends Aide in Sex Scandal: The accusations against the aide, brought to light by a former senior Palestinian intelligence officer, have stoked a crisis of confidence in Palestinian leadership. | 217 |
| 1974. | Dick Francis, Novelist, Dies at 89: Mr. Francis, a best-selling crime writer, drew on his experience as a successful steeplechase jockey for his racing thrillers. | 162 |
| 1975. | New Olympic Additions Have History With Danger: Snowboard cross and ski cross, the only new medal sport added for these Olympics, are likely the most dangerous. | 160 |
| 1976. | U.S. Boat Wins Back America's Cup: A protest was filed after Larry Ellison's trimaran BMW Oracle finished ahead of two-time defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland. | 166 |
| 1977. | Dueling Vice Presidents Trade Barbs: Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and former Vice President Dick Cheney continued their war of words on national security issues. | 167 |
| 1978. | China Charges Ex-Electronics Executive With Insider Trading: A long-running scandal over the former Gome chairman's alleged activities has already tarnished the careers of a series of Chinese officials. | 202 |
| 1979. | Biden Expects China's Support on Iran: Vice President Joe Biden said that the United States expected to gain China's support for imposing sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. | 181 |
| 1980. | Afghan Civilians Killed in Taliban Offensive: | 46 |
| 1981. | Bharti Airtel Bids for Zain's African Phone Customers: Bharti Airtel, India's largest mobile phone company by subscribers, offered to buy the African operations of the Kuwaiti telecommunications company Zain in a deal valued at about $10.7 billion. | 248 |
| 1982. | Analysis: Falk Says N.B.A. and Players Headed for Trouble: When the N.B.A. and the players union opened negotiations this weekend, every warning issued by the league's first superagent David Falk was in play. | 208 |
| 1983. | Inside the Rings: Quick to Blame in Luge, and Showing No Shame: A deep look into the death of Nodar Kumaritashvili was supposed to happen. But the luge federation seemed more concerned with reopening the track. | 210 |
| 1984. | American Wins Gold in Women's Moguls: As Jennifer Heil, a Canadian, finished second behind the American skier Hannah Kearney, Canada failed to pry loose the monkey clinging to the back of its Olympic fortunes. | 209 |
| 1985. | Google Alters Buzz to Tackle Privacy Flaws: Google is making important changes to Buzz to address criticism from users and privacy advocates. | 141 |
| 1986. | Google Alters Buzz to Tackle Privacy Flaws: Google is making important changes to Buzz to address criticism from users and privacy advocates. | 141 |
| 1987. | Ohno's Silver, His 6th Medal, Ties a Record: The short-track speedskater secured the silver medal in the 1,500 meters, tying Bonnie Blair for the most ever Winter Olympic medals won by an American, with six. | 207 |
| 1988. | Results Unproven, Robotic Surgery Wins Converts: Robot-assisted prostate cancer surgery makes sense on some levels. But it costs more, and it is not clear whether its outcomes are better, worse or the same. | 206 |
| 1989. | Slower Speeds and Snowy Conditions as Luge Begins: A day after tragedy struck the Olympic sport, the men's singles luge competition began in a wintry mix at the Whistler Sliding Center on Saturday evening. | 205 |
| 1990. | Ohno Wins Silver in 1,500 for 6th Olympic Medal: Apolo Anton Ohno has won six medals in three Olympics, the most of any short-track skater. | 139 |
| 1991. | Fashion Week : Muscling In on the Front Row: At fashion shows, V.I.P. status is defined downward, and fashion is not amused. | 124 |
| 1992. | New Challenges Await on Adjusted Luge Course: The modifications made to the Whistler Sliding Center after the death of Nodar Kumaritashvili after a crash during a training run presents luge sliders with a new set of challenges that include slower race speeds. | 259 |
| 1993. | Insurer Delays Increase for California Customers: Anthem Blue Cross, California's largest for-profit health insurer, expressed confidence that its new premiums would pass state scrutiny even as it delayed their implementation. | 226 |
| 1994. | Off the Shelf: A Side-by-Side Look at Tax Software: Putting the leading tax software programs — TurboTax and H&R Block at Home — through their paces. | 163 |
| 1995. | In Detroit, Is There Life After the Big 3?: As parts makers add customers like NASA and solar power companies, they are helping to offset the tens of thousands of lost jobs in the auto industry. | 194 |
| 1996. | Ping: These Battle Lines Are Drawn in Yellow: Google is taking on the Yellow Pages by courting small businesses. A new service, to highlight listings, costs only $25 a month. | 174 |
| 1997. | Novelties: Hospital-Clean Hands, Without All the Scrubbing: In the battle against harmful germs, researchers are studying room-temperature plasma gases as the next great disinfectants. | 184 |
| 1998. | The Haggler: One Compliment, but Two Complaints: One reader tells the Haggler he loves Samsung's customer service, but two others disagree. | 139 |
| 1999. | Corner Office: He's Not Bill Gates, or Fred Astaire: Vineet Nayar, chief executive of HCL Technologies, says he tries to tell employees "to not look up to me, but to look within." | 179 |
| 2000. | Wall Street Helped to Mask Debts Shaking Europe: Wall Street did not create Europe's debt problem. But bankers enabled Greece and others to borrow beyond their means, in deals that were perfectly legal. | 202 |
| 2001. | R.I. Democrats Bid for Kennedy's Seat: Two prominent Democratic politicians throw their hats in to replace Representative Patrick Kennedy, who announced this week he won't run for re-election. | 192 |
| 2002. | Swiss Ski Jumper Wins 1st Gold Medal of Vancouver Olympics: Swiss ski jumper Simon Ammann earned his third Olympic title by winning the normal hill event Saturday. | 163 |
| 2003. | Sobriety Checkpoints Catch Unlicensed Drivers: Sobriety checkpoints have become profitable operations, more likely to seize cars from unlicensed — and often illegal immigrant — motorists than to catch drunken drivers. | 231 |
| 2004. | Luge Officials Alter Track While Asserting It Was Safe: The death of the luge athlete was because of human error, officials said. | 129 |
| 2005. | India on Alert After Bomb Kills 8: Indian authorities issued an alert after eight people were killed when a bomb hidden in a bag detonated in the western city of Pune. | 167 |
| 2006. | Church Adviser May Have Warrant: The man providing legal advice to American church members arrested in Haiti may have charges against him in the United States and a warrant for his arrest in El Salvador for sex trafficking. | 223 |
| 2007. | A Test for the Meaning of Victory in Afghanistan: The success of a huge offensive on the Taliban stronghold Marja will rise and fall on what happens after the gunfire. | 167 |
| 2008. | In Black Caucus, a Fund-Raising Powerhouse: By taking advantage of political finance laws, the Congressional Black Caucus has built a fund-raising juggernaut unlike anything else in town. | 187 |
| 2009. | Attack Gives Marines a Taste of War: Company K, part of a surge battalion, received a crash course in the Afghan war. | 117 |
| 2010. | Chatroulette's Creator, 17, Introduces Himself: Who's behind the popular Webcam-shuffle site Chatroulette? Andrey Ternovskiy, who says he is a 17-year-old high school student in Moscow. | 185 |
| 2011. | Changes Made to Luge Competition: Luge officials say the track is safe while announcing major changes. | 102 |
| 2012. | Even at a Haiti Benefit, Fashion Is Always Itself: The usual mosh-pit atmosphere behind the scenes of a fashion show was raised a few notches on Friday at a benefit for Haiti, convened by Naomi Campbell. | 203 |
| 2013. | Obama Names Envoy to Islamic Group: President Obama said he was naming Rashad Hussain as special envoy to the Organisation of the Islamic Conference. | 149 |
| 2014. | Candidates to Stay Off Ballot in Iraq: Iraq's election commission said most of the 515 candidates disqualified from parliamentary elections would in fact remain off the ballot. | 176 |
| 2015. | On the Hill: The Rattled State of Democrats: Senator Harry Reid's decision to pull the plug on a rare bipartisan proposal was a glimpse into the state of mind of rattled Senate Democrats. | 187 |
| 2016. | The Saturday Word: Recess: It's the beginning of a long President's Day week. | 77 |
| 2017. | Eight People Killed in Indian Bomb Attack: At least eight people died after a bomb ripped through a restaurant popular with tourists in the western city of Pune. | 161 |
| 2018. | Trouble in Space Station Construction: Astronauts ran into a problem on Saturday while setting up the International Space Station's newest room, Tranquility: a critical insulating cover does not fit. | 199 |
| 2019. | An Appraisal: A Tasteful Way to Start the Olympic Games: Even the death of a 21-year-old Georgian luger didn't do much to deflate the opening ceremony for the Vancouver Olympics. | 178 |
| 2020. | Professor Is Charged After 3 Are Killed in Alabama: According to a faculty member, the professor had applied for tenure, been turned down, and appealed. She learned on Friday that she had been denied again. | 206 |
| 2021. | Coalition Troops Storm a Taliban Haven: An American, British and Afghan force swept into the city of Marja to destroy the insurgency's largest haven. | 149 |
| 2022. | Dreaming of a White Olympics: Was Vancouver, with its temperate climate, a bad place to hold the Winter Games? | 110 |
| 2023. | Men's Downhill Race Is Postponed: The men's downhill was postponed after days of fog, rain and sticky soft snow. | 112 |
| 2024. | Obama Making Plans to Use Executive Power: President Obama and his team are preparing an array of actions using his executive power to advance energy, environmental, fiscal and other domestic policy priorities. | 210 |
| 2025. | One Grand Deal Too Many Costs Lobbyist His Job: Billy Tauzin is leaving his $2 million lobbying job for the drug industry amid complaints from drug makers that he bargained away their profits too cheaply. | 204 |
| 2026. | Television Review: Working Hard News Into Script Full of Fluff: NBC faced a challenge in covering an athlete's death in addition to the opening ceremony. | 153 |
| 2027. | A Muted Celebration Opens the Olympics: A day that had long been planned as a joyous kickoff in Vancouver ended up tinged with sorrow and uncertainty. | 150 |
| 2028. | Doctors Haunted by Haitians They Couldn't Help: Many of the foreign medical workers who initially flew to Haiti are now overwhelmed by their experiences and the limits to what they could do there. | 196 |
| 2029. | Obama Didn't Endorse This Billboard, Either: A marketing company removed President Obama's picture from its online advertisements asserting that a $70 billion financial aid windfall is available to potential college students. | 225 |
| 2030. | Business Briefing | Media: Wal-Mart Agrees to Sell Live Nation Tickets: Wal-Mart Stores reached an agreement with Live Nation Entertainment to sell tickets to concerts and other events at about 500 stores. | 205 |
| 2031. | Three Steps to Demystifying Online Dating: Online dating doesn't have to be as confusing as the final season of Lost. Here are some handy points and tips culled from the minds of experts. | 187 |
| 2032. | Bluster on Twitter, and Off It, Too, From Russia's NATO Envoy: Dmitri O. Rogozin has rarely been one for niceties in his two years as Russia's envoy to NATO headquarters in Brussels, famously hanging a portrait of Stalin in his office when he arrived. | 251 |
| 2033. | Three Steps to Demystifying Online Dating: Online dating doesn't have to be confusing. Analysis by the site OkCupid and tips from experts can help. | 147 |
| 2034. | Business Briefing | Technology: Court in France Restricts Ebay's Use of Misspellings: EBay was ordered to pay about $316,500 to Louis Vuitton Malletier for legal costs and damages and stop using Internet search terms the luxury goods maker protested. | 250 |
| 2035. | Listening In on a Pay Phone in Queens: Who still uses pay phones? A stakeout of sorts in Queens finds that the reasons for doing so are various — but almost always of great importance. | 191 |
| 2036. | Critics Say Google Invades Privacy With New Service: Google has faced a firestorm of criticism on blogs and Web sites, and it has already been forced to alter some features of the service. | 188 |
| 2037. | Tiger Farms in China Feed Thirst for Parts: Conservationists say the biggest threat to Asia's largest predator is the Chinese appetite for tiger parts. | 151 |
| 2038. | Looking for a Date? A Site Suggests You Check the Data: OkCupid uses statistical tools to analyze traffic on its dating site and publishes the insights, such as to look intriguing, not just attractive, in your profile picture. | 226 |
| 2039. | In the Cold of Morning, Descending Into Conflict: No gunfire, not even in the distance, broke the quiet as Marine platoons secured the northern edge of Marja, the focus of "Operation Moshtarak." | 194 |
| 2040. | Fashion Review: Ralph Rucci Adds Some Strut: Reviews of the Ralph Rucci, Jason Wu and Wayne fall 2010 collections. | 114 |
| 2041. | Marja 50 Years Ago: Model Villages and American Money: "Model villages in the Marja area are blossoming" - The New York Times, 1960 | 131 |
| 2042. | 6 Shot, 3 Killed in Alabama Campus Shooting: Three faculty members at the University of Alabama at Huntsville were shot to death and three other people were critically wounded on Friday afternoon. | 196 |
| 2043. | Coming Soon: Live Updates From Opening Ceremony: Live blogging from the Vancouver Games opening ceremony. | 105 |
| 2044. | White House Invites Congressional Leaders to Summit: The White House extends invitations to senior House and Senate lawmakers to attend the health care summit on Feb. 25. | 170 |
| 2045. | El Bulli to Close Permanently: Ferran Adria will close El Bulli permanently and replace it with a culinary academy. | 115 |
| 2046. | A Pocket Detective for Daters: Several background check apps purport to dig up the dirt on potential partners. | 110 |
| 2047. | Google Co-Founder Hopeful about Uncensored Search in China: Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, also urged other companies recently targeted by Chinese hackers to speak out. | 172 |
| 2048. | Doctors Haunted by Haitians They Couldn't Help: Many of the foreign medical workers who initially flew to Haiti are now overwhelmed by their experiences and the limits to what they could do there. | 196 |
| 2049. | 3 Dead in Shooting at U. Of Alabama: Officials at the University of Alabama's Huntsville campus say three people have been killed and another injured in a campus shooting. | 171 |
| 2050. | Barbie's Next Career? Computer Engineer: Barbie is outfitted with a binary code t-shirt and hot pink laptop for her latest career as a computer engineer, a job voted on by fans. | 177 |
| 2051. | Coalition Force Attacks Taliban Stronghold in Afghan South: An American, British and Afghan force swept into the city of Marja in the largest offensive operation since the initial allied invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. | 219 |
| 2052. | Zuckerman Said to Mull Run for U.S. Senate: Mortimer B. Zuckerman, the real estate tycoon and publisher of The Daily News, is considering a challenge to Kirsten E. Gillibrand. | 175 |
| 2053. | Luger Seriously Hurt in Crash: Nodar Kumaritashvili, a men's Olympic luger from the former Soviet republic of Georgia, crashed during training and needed emergency treatment after a serious accident. | 199 |
| 2054. | Kenyan Police Disperse Gay Wedding: The police said they intervened to prevent a local mob from attacking the ceremony, but they also arrested several wedding guests. | 166 |
| 2055. | New Model for Afghan War: 'Population Is the Prize': A planned offensive is intended to serve as a prototype for a new type of military operation, based on the counter-insurgency thinking propounded by General McChrystal. | 221 |
| 2056. | Security and Eager Crowds Greet Bollywood Film: "My Name Is Khan" drew crowds even as a political party sought to disrupt its release over remarks by its star. | 159 |
| 2057. | A Room With One Heck of a View: Astronauts added a new node and cupola to the International Space Station on Friday, giving them more room and allowing them to capture more high-resolution images of Earth. | 205 |
| 2058. | Europe Approves H.P's Takeover of 3Com: The European Commission concluded the deal "would not significantly impede effective competition" in Europe. | 148 |
| 2059. | China's Project to Build Fast Trains Is Spurring Growth: In China, 42 high-speed rail lines have opened or are set to open by 2012; the U.S. hopes to build its first high-speed line by 2014. | 190 |
| 2060. | Complaint Box | Online Class Reunions: It's jarring when a social-networking site replaces recollections of high school friends with the reality of what they have become. | 170 |
| 2061. | Do-It-Yourself Genetic Engineering: In the burgeoning field of synthetic biology, even amateur scientists are building life forms. | 130 |
| 2062. | NYT: TimesTalks presents Stephen King: The New York Times' Janet Maslin talks to bestselling author Stephen King. | 113 |
| 2063. | The Medium: The Google Alphabet: The search engine's suggestions turn the Web into the Home Shopping Network. | 109 |
| 2064. | In Honoring Coach, Museum Confronts Segregation: A new museum in Louisiana celebrates Eddie Robinson, whose career at Grambling began in the Jim Crow era. | 154 |
| 2065. | Author, 17, Says It's 'Mixing,' Not Plagiarism: Outsized praise for a new novel quickly turned to a torrent of outrage as its young German author admitted to using full passages from another work. | 196 |
| 2066. | Polanski's Visions of Victimhood: Roman Polanski's films often reverse the roles of tormentor and tormented. His persona looms even over a movie as devoid of autobiographical echoes as "The Ghost Writer." | 204 |
| 2067. | On Mandela's Release Anniversary, Zuma Seeks High Ground: The 20th anniversary celebration of Nelson Mandela's release from prison came at a low point in the 10-month-old tenure of President Jacob Zuma. | 202 |
| 2068. | Using Lasers to Zap Mosquitoes: Nathan Myhrvold of Intellectual Ventures demonstrated a high-tech system to fight malaria. It uses tiny lasers to shoot down disease-carrying mosquitoes. | 185 |
| 2069. | Death and Texas: David R. Dow is a Houston lawyer. His dark, raw memoir exposes death-penalty machinery that can't be mediated by truth, logic or fact. | 151 |
| 2070. | Tighter Curbs on Lending in China: For the second time in less than five weeks, China's central bank has moved to limit lending to consumers and businesses in a move aimed at forestalling inflation. | 198 |
| 2071. | Equity Firms Acquire Web-Based Training Company: The buyers — Berkshire Partners, Advent International and Bain Capital — will pay $1.1 billion for SkillSoft. | 172 |
| 2072. | Do E-Readers Cause Eye Strain?: Despite what your mother might have told you, doctors say that looking at an electronic screen doesn't hurt the eyes. Ergonomics and lighting play a much bigger role in eye strain. | 212 |
| 2073. | Growth in the E.U. Slows to a Crawl: The economic recovery in the euro area almost ground to a halt in the last quarter of 2009, data showed Friday, with the economy of the 16-nation group growing by 0.1 percent. | 212 |
| 2074. | DeGeneres a Rising Star in Daytime: Viewer studies and ratings suggest that the effervescent Ellen DeGeneres is well-positioned to lead the talk show pack when Oprah Winfrey exits the stage in 2011. | 198 |
| 2075. | A Kennedy Departs Congress, Ending an Era: Patrick Kennedy's departure would mark the first time in a half-century a Kennedy did not serve in Congress. | 151 |
| 2076. | Single Mother Is Spared Court-Martial: An Army specialist received an other-than-honorable discharge, ending an impasse over family responsibilities that had surprised many legal experts and spurred debate in military circles. | 226 |
| 2077. | Now Mapping | New York Fashion Week Highlights: The editors of T reveal some of the things they are looking forward to seeing, doing, hearing and wearing. | 154 |
| 2078. | Georgia Schools Inquiry Finds Signs of Cheating: Georgia education officials ordered investigations at 191 schools after a statewide inquiry raised red flags about answer sheets for some schools' standardized tests. | 215 |
| 2079. | Wi-Fi Turns Rowdy Bus Into Rolling Study Hall: In an Arizona district, the "Internet Bus" has made students more productive and less rambunctious. | 146 |
| 2080. | Senate Confirms 2 Dozen Obama Nominees: | 40 |
| 2081. | Mumbai Journal: Bollywood and Politics Collide in a Red-Carpet Standoff: The fight over the politics of a film star who has angered the Hindu right is a glimpse of the bitterly parochial politics that still divide India's most international city. | 246 |
| 2082. | In the Calculations of Online Dating, Love Can Be Cruel: The social contract and some common courtesies have fallen by the wayside in the surge of online dating. | 161 |
| 2083. | Bursting Pipes Lead to a Legal Battle: A whistle-blower lawsuit says JM Eagle, a pipe maker that does business with governments nationwide, manipulated test results on the quality of its products. | 196 |
| 2084. | Maestro Behind Scenes Keeps U.S. Team Humming: Leslie Gamez is responsible for transporting 216 United States athletes, 475 employees and 14 shipping containers to the Games. | 174 |
| 2085. | Health Reform in Limbo, Top Drug Lobbyist Quits: Billy Tauzin, the industry's top lobbyist, thought it was a smart move to bet on health care reform early — only to watch it come to a screeching halt. | 207 |
| 2086. | Cost-Cutting Helps Profit at Viacom: Surpassing analysts' predictions, the media giant attributes some of the increase to cost cutting and DVD sales. | 149 |
| 2087. | China Alarmed by Threat to Security From Cyberattacks: While much of the rest of the world frets about Chinese cyberspying abroad, China is increasingly alarmed about the threat that the Internet poses to its security and political stability. | 242 |
| 2088. | Motorola Outlines Plan to Split Into Two Companies: The split is meant to finally divide Motorola into smaller, more focused operations. | 136 |
| 2089. | Wi-Fi Turns Rowdy Bus Into Rolling Study Hall: In an Arizona district, the "Internet Bus" has made students more productive and less rambunctious. | 146 |
| 2090. | Flawed Idea for Traffic Jams, but a Hit on Broadway: New York's experiment that closed parts of Broadway to vehicles will become permanent, officials said, even though it fell short of improving traffic flow. | 208 |
| 2091. | Patrick Kennedy Won't Seek Re-election to Congress: A Kennedy's impending departure from Congress ends a half-century tradition for the family. | 143 |
| 2092. | Hiding a Hollywood Symbol, to Make It More Visible: A preservation group hopes that Angelenos can be enticed to donate to an effort to keep development from encroaching on a famed sign. | 185 |
| 2093. | Baltic States Rethink Euro Plans: Once enthusiastic about adopting the euro, countries like Latvia and Estonia are now looking more skeptically at the benefits of the euro zone after seeing Greece's troubles. | 208 |
| 2094. | 'Vette Set: An Artist's Dream Collection Relocates: A collection of 36 Corvettes, once the prize in a nationwide contest and now owned by the artist Peter Max, has gathered dust for 20 years. | 191 |
| 2095. | Senate Confirms 27 Obama Nominees: Late tonight, President Obama seemed to signal he would not be making any recess appointments, following the Senate's confirmation of more than dozen nominees. | 194 |
| 2096. | Senators Strike Bipartisan Deal on Job Creation: Senator Harry Reid, the majority leader, said he would take four core job-creating initiatives from the bipartisan proposal and seek to move those rapidly through the Senate. | 223 |
| 2097. | China Alarmed by Threat to Security From Cyberattacks: While much of the rest of the world frets about Chinese cyberspying abroad, China is increasingly alarmed about the threat that the Internet poses to its security and political stability. | 242 |
| 2098. | Health Reform in Limbo, Top Drug Lobbyist Quits: The head of the drug industry's lobbying group is leaving after disputes about its backing of health reform legislation. | 169 |
| 2099. | Google Agrees to Buy 'Social Search' Service: Google acquires a start-up called Aardvark, which was founded by a group of former Google employees. | 146 |
| 2100. | For Ski Jumpers, a Sliding Scale of Weight, Distance and Health: Officials say the most severe cases of underweight jumpers have been halted, but current rules still encourage jumpers to remain thin. | 199 |
| 2101. | With One Call, John Berry Shuts Down the Government: In a snowstorm, the director of the Office of Personnel Management decides whether federal employees have to work. | 167 |
| 2102. | Poll Finds Edge for Obama Over G.O.P. Among the Public: At a time of deepening political disaffection and intensified distress about the economy, President Obama enjoys an edge over Republicans in the battle for public support. | 227 |
| 2103. | Sparse U.S. Listings Prompt Rush on China I.P.O.'s: With a paucity of domestic initial public offerings, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are trying to attract Chinese listings from exchanges in Hong Kong and Shanghai. | 224 |
| 2104. | Stanford Finds Computer Science Students Cheat More Than Others: In response to a high rate of honor-code violations in computer science classes, Stanford University is using computer programs to identify possible cheaters. | 223 |
| 2105. | The Negative Buzz Around Google's New Social Network: Google's Buzz service scans a user's Gmail contact list to automatically create a social network. Critics say the process violates customer privacy. | 202 |
| 2106. | Bill Clinton Undergoes Procedure for Chest Pains: Former President Bill Clinton was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital on Thursday where doctors inserted two stents after one of the bypass grafts from an operation five years ago became obstructed, a Clinton spokesman said. | 277 |
| 2107. | Programmer Indicted in Theft of Goldman Software: Sergey Aleynikov is accused of stealing the software that Goldman Sachs uses to make rapid-fire trades in the financial markets. | 178 |
| 2108. | Bill Clinton Undergoes More Heart Surgery: Former President Bill Clinton was taken to a New York hospital on Thursday with chest pains, a White House official said. | 164 |
| 2109. | Motorola Confirms New Plan to Split Itself: Motorola confirmed on Thursday that it plans to reorganize itself into two independent companies by the first quarter of 2011, with its mobile handset unit to be combined with its set-top boxes in order to be spun off into a publicly traded company. | 293 |
| 2110. | Magazine Preview: How Christian Were the Founders?: Conservative activists on the Texas Board of Education say that the authors of the Constitution intended the United States to be a Christian nation. And they want America's history textbooks to say so, too. | 258 |
| 2111. | Mid-Atlantic States Dig Out, Again: For the fourth straight day this week, all United States governmental employees were told to stay home, and school children in the area got yet another day off. | 196 |
| 2112. | Whistle-Blowing Nurse Is Acquitted in Texas: A jury quickly acquitted a nurse who had anonymously complained that a doctor was endangering patients. | 148 |
| 2113. | New Poll Shows Support for Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell': But the wording of the question in a new New York Times/CBS News survey demonstrates the way people respond to polls. | 179 |
| 2114. | Report Faults Binghamton's Leaders in Basketball Scandal: The report described how a lack of oversight from the university president and athletic director allowed the basketball program to spin out of control. | 209 |
| 2115. | Haitian Judge Says Americans Should Be Freed for Now: If prosecutors raise no objections, the 10 Americans charged with child abduction would be freed from jail but must remain in the country. | 192 |
| 2116. | Facebook and Twitter Compete for Olympic Glory: Facebook and Twitter are competing to offer the best guide to the 2010 Olympic Games, which start tomorrow in Vancouver. | 168 |
| 2117. | As Afghan Campaign Looms, Tribal Leaders Skeptical: Tribal leaders in Marja, the site of an imminent offensive by international forces, expressed skepticism that the operation and Afghan leaders would protect them from insurgents. | 230 |
| 2118. | Vonn Says She Feels Good Enough to Train: The U.S. ski team said Lindsey Vonn, who had injured her shin, "felt good" after a course inspection. | 143 |
| 2119. | Unsealed Letters Offer Glimpse of Salinger: A set of 11 letters that are being made public offer a view of his writing habits and his fascination with pop culture. | 163 |
| 2120. | More Tools for Sifting Through Government Data: More data from the government has been digitized. Now more tools are needed to make the data accessible to citizens. | 164 |
| 2121. | Alexander McQueen, Designer, Is Dead: Alexander McQueen, the British fashion designer known for some of the most controversial collections of the last two decades, was found dead Thursday morning at his apartment in London. | 223 |
| 2122. | Taiwan Gains Mainland Market Entry: Taiwan's decision to relax restrictions on investment in China is giving its flat-panel firms a leg up in China's booming electronics market. | 177 |
| 2123. | Explosion on Sixth Avenue: An explosion rocked Avenue of the Americas this morning. But television reports indicated there were no initial reports of injuries. | 159 |
| 2124. | Motorola Considers Merging Units for a Spinoff: The company's plans to remake itself have included shopping its set-top box business and its wireless networking units. | 167 |
| 2125. | YouTube, the G-Rated Edition: The video-sharing service offers parents a way to see a child-friendly version of the site. | 121 |
| 2126. | One Last Time, Fashion Under a Tent: By centralizing their shows in Bryant Park, New York designers put American fashion on a global stage. | 139 |
| 2127. | Baucus, Grassley Propose New Jobs Bill: The ranking Democrat and Republican on the Senate Finance Committee unveil details of proposed legislation for employment. | 162 |
| 2128. | Alexander McQueen, Designer, Is Dead: Alexander McQueen, the British fashion designer known for some of the most controversial collections of the last two decades, was found dead Thursday morning at his apartment in London. | 223 |
| 2129. | Europe Rejects U.S. Deal on Bank Data: Europe rejected an agreement with the U.S. to share information on bank transfers in order to track suspected terrorists, fearing for citizens' privacy rights. | 198 |
| 2130. | BT Triples Profit on Cost Cuts: The company also announced that pension fund trustees had backed a plan to close a $14.1 billion shortfall, a record for a British company. | 171 |
| 2131. | Alcatel-Lucent Posts Profit but Is Hurt by Declining Sales: The French-American network equipment maker reported its first real quarterly profit since the 2006 merger, but its stock fell sharply amid concerns over declining sales. The company, based in Paris, said it earned 46 million, or $63.5 million, in the fourth quarter of 2009, following a 3.9 billion loss a year earlier. Sales fell during the period by 20 percent to 3.97 billion, from 4.95 billion. | 463 |
| 2132. | Europe in Deal on Greek Debt in Bid to End Currency Fears: Leaders had agreed on a political statement to deal with the crisis and will leave the details to be worked out among finance ministers on Monday. | 205 |
| 2133. | S. Africa Marks Anniversary of Mandela's Release: South Africans on Thursday celebrated the steps that sounded apartheid's death knell 20 years ago: Nelson Mandela walking to freedom after 27 years in prison. | 208 |
| 2134. | New Trial in 'Milkshake Murder': The murder conviction of an American woman who allegedly drugged her husband's milkshake before murdering him was overturned on Thursday. | 170 |
| 2135. | Ahmadinejad Says Iran Is Now a 'Nuclear State': Ignoring threats of more stringent sanctions, the Iranian president told a rally of supporters on Thursday that Iran had produced a first batch of highly enriched uranium. | 219 |
| 2136. | Officials See Slander in Uzbek Photos, but Artists See Censorship: Umida Akhmedova was found guilty Wednesday of slandering Uzbekistan with her photography, only to be saved from a prison sentence by the anniversary of the country's independence. | 246 |
| 2137. | Iran Disrupts Internet as Crowds Gather for Anniversary: The move is thought to be part of an effort to head off opposition demonstrations planned for Thursday, the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. | 208 |
| 2138. | The Four-Bedroom Kibbutz: The nonprofit Moishe House subsidizes rent for groups of Jewish 20-somethings in exchange for their promise to organize events for other young Jews. | 174 |
| 2139. | Storm Passes, but Its Crippling Effect Remains: With the storm dissipating, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said New York City schools would reopen Thursday, but commuters still faced delays Wednesday evening. | 204 |
| 2140. | Iran Disrupts Internet Service Ahead of Protests: The move is thought to be part of an effort to head off opposition demonstrations planned for Thursday, the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. | 201 |
| 2141. | After 10 Months, Chief of MySpace Steps Down: Two MySpace executives, Mike Jones and Jason Hirschhorn, will become co-presidents of the social networking and entertainment Web site. | 181 |
| 2142. | From That Instant Thrill, Enduring Art, Now for Sale: A variety of Polaroid photographs snapped by famous artists are going on the auction block. | 145 |
| 2143. | Climate Fight Is Heating Up in Deep Freeze: As millions of people along the East Coast hole up in their snowbound homes, the two sides in the climate-change debate are seizing on the mounting drifts to bolster their arguments. | 226 |
| 2144. | Germany, Forced to Buoy Greece, Rues Euro Shift: As Europe edges toward emergency guarantees to help stem market panic, Germany has increasing doubts about the euro experiment it long championed. | 195 |
| 2145. | For Detained Youths, No One to Oversee Mental Health: New York State does not have a full-time staff psychiatrist to oversee the 800 locked-up youths, or any at detention facilities. | 182 |
| 2146. | Tempting Fate at the Winter Games: An expanding schedule filled with risky new events has made the Winter Games more popular, and more dangerous, than ever. | 156 |
| 2147. | The Safety Net: Once Stigmatized, Food Stamps Find New Acceptance: A program once scorned as "welfare" enjoys broad new support from city, state and federal governments and from neighborhood groups that recruit clients. | 219 |
| 2148. | The Cost of an E-Book Will Be Going Up: A new deal negotiated by book publishers will increase the prices for digital books from $12.99 to $14.99, a move that has angered some readers. | 184 |
| 2149. | Wall St.'s Biggest Bonuses Go to Not-So-Big Names: Bonus watchers focused on Goldman's chief, but he was eclipsed by the heads of Visa, Capital One Financial and American Express. | 179 |
| 2150. | The Cost of an E-Book Will Be Going Up: A new deal negotiated by book publishers will increase the prices for digital books from $12.99 to $14.99, a move that has angered some readers. | 184 |
| 2151. | Aerial Photos of Trade Center on 9/11 Released: The only close-in pictures taken from the air of the destruction of the Twin Towers on Sept. 11 have been made public by a federal agency. | 186 |
| 2152. | With Toyota in Trouble, Rivals Gain: Some G.M. and Ford dealers are offering big discounts to drivers who trade in their Toyotas. | 129 |
| 2153. | Anticipating Protests, Iran Disrupts Internet Communications: The move is thought to be part of an effort to head off opposition demonstrations planned for Thursday, the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. | 213 |
| 2154. | Finding Parents in Haiti's Rubble Was Easy Part for Chicagoan: A Chicago man returned to Haiti and found his parents alive, only to encounter one bureaucratic or logistical hurdle after another. | 194 |
| 2155. | Diary That Inspired Faulkner Discovered: The author William Faulkner appears to have drawn the names of characters and other inspiration from a plantation diary just discovered by scholars. | 189 |
| 2156. | Phone Smart: Better Calling for Less, by Skipping the Cell Network: With a solid signal, users of Wi-Fi phone applications should have good sound quality and no dropped calls. | 175 |
| 2157. | State of the Art: Vudu Drops Box for Improved Movie Service: The DVD-for-sale/rent feature is being built into TVs and Blu-ray players. | 135 |
| 2158. | Taming Twitter's Streams With Automated Web Sites: Unlike Facebook, whose builders strive to make it an ever more organized social network, Twitter seems to thrive on being a jumble. | 182 |
| 2159. | Aerial Photos of Trade Center on 9/11 Released: Newly released aerial photos of the World Trade Center capture its collapse from a different angle. | 147 |
| 2160. | Tech Talk Podcast: Why E-Books Will Cost More: The Tech Talk podcast this week includes a discussion of e-book prices and offers some help with updating your BlackBerry. | 169 |
| 2161. | Is It Time for Apple to Retire the Cats?: Apple, a company that prides itself on the simplicity of its product names, is running out of cat names for its OS X operating system. | 176 |
| 2162. | Politics A to Z: Bipartisan, Blizzard Edition: The meaning of bipartisanship gets a grilling, from health care to the midterm elections. | 136 |
| 2163. | Report Warns Silicon Valley Could Lose Its Edge: Unemployment in the area is higher than national levels and the worst since 2005, when tech companies were recovering from the dot-com implosion. | 194 |
| 2164. | Charlie Wilson, Former Congressman, Dies at 76: A hospital spokeswoman says former Rep. Charlie Wilson of Texas has died at the age of 76 of cardiopulmonary arrest. | 164 |
| 2165. | Europe Closing in on Plan to Avert Greek Debt Crisis: European leaders were close to agreement on measures aimed at persuading jittery investors that Greece will not be allowed to default. | 188 |
| 2166. | Whiteout Conditions in Beleaguered Washington: Blinding winds whipped across the snow-pummeled Washington region on Wednesday. | 126 |
| 2167. | NYT: Tech Talk for 02/11/2010: Bettina Edelstein gets the word from Times technology reporter Brad Stone on e-book price wars and why downloading books will likely cost you more money. J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado explain how to update your Blackberry OS (and stop those nagging messages). And Pedro reviews the new Marantz AV Surround NR1501 receiver. J.D.'s roundup of tech news includes the launch of Buzz, Google's new foray into social networking, and a Macworld conference with no Apple presence, and Times Personal Technology editor Sam Grobart stops by to chat about what's on that blog this week. | 619 |
| 2168. | Shin Injury Threatens Lindsey Vonn's Quest: The injury calls into question her ability to train for — and possibly compete in — the the Winter Olympics. | 166 |
| 2169. | Taming Twitter's Stream With an Automated Web Site: Unlike Facebook, whose builders strive to make it an ever more organized social network, Twitter seems to thrive on being a jumble. | 183 |
| 2170. | Tracking the Campaigns of 2010: A new interactive map from The New York Times will provide a dynamic look at the incumbents and challengers, demographics and voting results for the midterm races across the country. | 214 |
| 2171. | Whole Genome of Ancient Human Is Decoded: Using a swatch of hair, researchers analyzed the genome of a man who lived on the western coast of Greenland some 4,000 years ago. | 172 |
| 2172. | Latest Data Hints at a Recovery in World Trade: Exports and imports increased for both China and the United States, suggesting American businesses and consumers were growing more confident about spending. | 204 |
| 2173. | Questions on Rule of Law Raised by Iraqi Leader's Use of Army: The prime minister sent the military to press a provincial council on the appointment of a governor, raising doubts about Iraq's democratic institutions. | 216 |
| 2174. | India's Central Bank Stops Some PayPal Services: The Reserve Bank of India said PayPal was not properly registered with regulators, and ordered the online money transfer company to stop commercial payments. | 206 |
| 2175. | Google Plans to Enter Broadband Business: The company said it plans to build and test a high-speed fiber optic broadband network capable of allowing people to surf the Web at 100 times the speed of most broadband connections. | 225 |
| 2176. | Google Plans to Enter Broadband Business: The company said it plans to build and test a high-speed fiber optic broadband network capable of allowing people to surf the Web at 100 times the speed of most broadband connections. | 225 |
| 2177. | Wife/Mother/Worker/Spy: Beep! Chime! Buzz! Now, Juggle!: The author explains how high-tech devices have helped her refocus instantly. | 133 |
| 2178. | Q&A with Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of CruiseCritic.com: The editor in chief of CruiseCritic.com provides insider info on a vacation that, all too often, seems out of reach of frugal travelers. | 205 |
| 2179. | Bernanke's How-To on Rate Increase Lacks a When: The Federal Reserve chief outlined a strategy, but not a timetable, for scaling back the extraordinary measures the Fed has taken to prop up the economy. | 202 |
| 2180. | Greek Civil Servants Strike Over Austerity Measures: Labor unions mounted a challenge to the proposed spending cuts officials have said are necessary to stave off the country's mounting financial crisis. | 203 |
| 2181. | Sprint Nextel Narrows Loss as Fewer Subscribers Flee: Most of the improvement in customer figures during the quarter came from Sprint's Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA prepaid services. | 188 |
| 2182. | AOL Cracks Open AIM's Door and Lets In Facebook: AOL is opening up its popular AOL Instant Messenger network and combining Facebook's chat service with its own. | 160 |
| 2183. | Storm Batters East, Closing Schools and Halting Flights: A major snowstorm forced pre-emptive school closures in New York City and grounded hundreds of flights on the East Coast for the second time in a week. | 208 |
| 2184. | About New York: A Reckoning for Felonies Political: The New York State Senate's expulsion of Hiram Monserrate was about more than concerns over domestic violence. | 162 |
| 2185. | Britain Discloses Data on Ex-Detainee: LONDON (AP) -- Britain's government on Wednesday disclosed once-secret information on the treatment of a former Guantanamo Bay detainee who says he was tortured in U.S. custody, losing an extended court battle to keep the material classified. | 281 |
| 2186. | Small Earthquake Hits Near Chicago: The 4.3-magnitude quake hit northern Illinois, waking up residents before dawn but causing no major damage. | 143 |
| 2187. | Rules Are Bent a Little, and Olympic Torch Visits the U.S.: Olympic officials decided that the torch would travel only within the home country of the Games, but the flame still dipped into the United States. | 207 |
| 2188. | Europe Watches as Portugal's Economy Struggles: Markets and observers question whether Portugal's foundering economy will improve — or worsen, and weaken Europe's overall financial health. | 195 |
| 2189. | Toll Mounts in Afghan Avalanche: Authorities said a storm with heavy wind and rain set off waves of snow that buried two miles of a highway and left cars trapped in a tunnel, killing at least 150. | 196 |
| 2190. | Myanmar Sentences American to Prison: A court sentenced an American citizen on Wednesday to five years' imprisonment and hard labor on charges of carrying a forged identity card and two other offenses. | 201 |
| 2191. | Rio De Janeiro Journal: Clamping Down on the Kaleidoscope of Rio's Beaches: The new mayor's quest for order is making over the city's famous beaches and trampling on some storied traditions. | 190 |
| 2192. | Advertising: Stress Relief Online, Aromatherapy by Mail: The online program, called Upliv, offers stress analysis, weekly sessions that teach relaxation strategies and toiletries with scents. | 191 |
| 2193. | With Buzz, Google Plunges Into Social Networking: The new service, called Google Buzz, allows Gmail users to share updates, photos and videos as on Facebook and other social networking sites. | 191 |
| 2194. | Music Review: Music That Changed History and Still Resonates: "In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" was the Black History Month event in Michelle Obama's continuing music series. | 231 |
| 2195. | A Viagra Alternative to Serve by Candlelight: Chefs and academics have been rethinking the list of alleged edible aphrodisiacs. | 127 |
| 2196. | Storm Closes Schools and Grounds Planes Along East Coast: A major snowstorm forced pre-emptive school closures in New York City and grounded hundreds of flights on the East Coast for the second time in a week. | 209 |
| 2197. | Arsonists Blamed for Series of Texas Church Fires: Ten churches are in ruins, and residents are enraged and puzzled. | 116 |
| 2198. | Revising Book on Disorders of the Mind: Changes to the psychiatry guidebook that largely determines society's line between normal and not normal could affect treatment. | 168 |
| 2199. | Honda Adds 437, 000 Cars to Recall: Honda Motor Co. is adding 437,000 vehicles to its 15-month old global recall for faulty airbags in the latest quality problem to hit a Japanese automaker. | 190 |
| 2200. | Congress and Country: Behold the Differences: The House and Senate have more women and Asians than ever, but are less diverse by many other measures. | 149 |
| 2201. | Safety Agency Scrutinized as Toyota Recall Grows: With the recalls of Toyota vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promises to be scrutinized as much as the automaker. | 190 |
| 2202. | Everything Is in Place in Vancouver, Except the Snow: Olympic organizers said Tuesday that snow was being trucked hundreds of miles to Cypress Mountain, the troubled freestyle skiing and snowboarding venue. | 206 |
| 2203. | Lawmakers Expel N.Y. State Senator Over Assault: The expulsion of Hiram Monserrate, a senator convicted of assaulting his companion, was the first time a member of the Legislature was forced from office in nearly a century. | 223 |
| 2204. | U.S. Eyes Sanctions on Revolutionary Guards to Curb Iran's Nuclear Plans: The Obama administration hopes to undermine the group that runs Iran's nuclear program, supports militant organizations and cracks down on protesters. | 224 |
| 2205. | F.D.A. to Increase Medical Radiation Oversight: The agency said it would take steps to more stringently regulate three of the most potent sources of medical radiation, including CT scans. | 187 |
| 2206. | The World of Long-Term Care Hospitals: Lawsuits, state inspection reports and statistics deep in federal reports paint a troubling picture of the care offered at some long-term care hospitals. | 192 |
| 2207. | Councilman Charged With Money Laundering: Larry B. Seabrook was accused of diverting city money to himself, family and friends using closely controlled nonprofit groups. | 169 |
| 2208. | As Champions March In, Their City Parties Harder: Two days after their first Super Bowl victory and in the midst of Mardi Gras season, a raucous parade honors the Saints. | 170 |
| 2209. | Canada Finally Has the Nerve at the Olympics: A country characterized by modesty is going all out in an effort to win the most gold medals in the Vancouver Games. | 162 |
| 2210. | Pakistan Is Said to Pursue Role in Afghan Talks With U.S.: The offer, aimed at preserving Pakistan's influence once U.S. forces leave Afghanistan, is a departure from Pakistan's previous reluctance to approach the Taliban. | 222 |
| 2211. | Death of Kerrigan's Father Ruled Homicide: Daniel Kerrigan, the father of the former Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan, died after a fight with his son Mark on Jan. 24. | 164 |
| 2212. | Saints Marching in New Orleans, at Last: Tuesday's Super Bowl victory parade for the New Orleans Saints, which will roll through their home city at 5 p.m. Central time, will be a hybrid homecoming celebration and Mardi Gras parade. | 231 |
| 2213. | An Annual Report on One Man's Life: Nicholas Felton started collecting data about himself in 2005 to create an annual report about his life. Five years later, the project continues and now includes a service to help others quantify their lives, too. | 249 |
| 2214. | Galleon Defendants Ordered to Turn Over Wiretaps: U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff has ordered Raj Rajaratnam and other defendants in the Galleon Group insider trading case to turn over wiretap recordings to the Securities and Exchange Commission, which has brought a parallel civil complaint against Mr. Rajaratnam and other individuals. | 339 |
| 2215. | Google Tries to Get Some Good Buzz: A new social-network aggregator, Google Buzz, begins its rollout this week. | 111 |
| 2216. | Canon Improves Entry-Level Rebel D.S.L.R.: Canon improves the features of its starter D.S.L.R. cameras with the new EOS Rebel T2i, and adds four new PowerShot point-and-shoot models to its lineup. | 196 |
| 2217. | Chechen Leader Drops Libel Suits: Ramzan A. Kadyrov, backed down from a conflict with human rights defenders and journalists on Tuesday, withdrawing several libel suits at the request, aides said, of his mother. | 211 |
| 2218. | Square Feet: New Jersey, Home of the Servers: Commercial real estate is experiencing a boom in data center construction, especially in New Jersey, thanks to its proximity to New York's financial companies. | 205 |
| 2219. | Google Offers Phone Help for Nexus One Owners: After mounting complaints about the lack of customer support for the Nexus One, Google is offering a phone hotline. | 162 |
| 2220. | Google Gets More Social With Buzz: Google's Buzz service, which ties into Gmail, is another way for people to tell others what they're doing, thinking and feeling. | 163 |
| 2221. | Obama Urges Setting Aside 'Petty Politics': The president stopped into the White House briefing room to talk about his meetings with leaders of both parties. | 157 |
| 2222. | Iran Unleashes Wave of Arrests of Dissidents, Analysts Say: Iranian security officials were believed to have arrested as many as 1,000 people in the past two months, a rights group said. | 186 |
| 2223. | Snowboard Videos: Send Us Your Tricks: Contribute your videos to the New York Times' snowboard Trick Library by uploading onto YouTube. | 135 |
| 2224. | Samsung Gets the AMOLED Out: Reports are that the Korean brand will bring devices with AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) displays to market in the next year. | 175 |
| 2225. | App of the Week: Weather for Everyone: The Weather Underground mobile Web site works on most any Web enabled phone, and on a smartphone you can set it up to work like an app. | 174 |
| 2226. | German Church Faces Child Abuse Charges: The Roman Catholic Church faces yet another child abuse scandal, this time in Pope Benedict XVI's native Germany. | 154 |
| 2227. | Expecting a Greek Bailout, Wall Street Rises: Stocks climbed on hopes that European officials would move to rescue Greece from its debt troubles. | 145 |
| 2228. | Two Men and Their Trans-Atlantic Taxi Swap: Two collectors, one in England and one in Queens, swap vintage Checker and black cabs, but they've never met. | 153 |
| 2229. | Mobile Data Traffic Expected to Surge: Mobile data traffic is expected to increase 39-fold in the next five years, according to a new report from Cisco Systems. | 160 |
| 2230. | EBay Asks Its Users for Help Building New Search Tools: EBay is rolling out new search tools on Garden by eBay, a new site where eBay will seek feedback from buyers and sellers on new products that it is developing. | 215 |
| 2231. | Video Game Review | Dante's Inferno: You Read It in Class; Now You Can Play It on Your Console: Dante's Inferno, the video game, is more reminiscent of the God of War games than it is of the "Divine Comedy," the epic poem that inspired it. | 239 |
| 2232. | Americans Jailed in Haiti Plead for Help From U.S.: The 10 American Baptists detained in Port-au-Prince on child trafficking charges say the United States government could be doing more on their behalf. | 202 |
| 2233. | China Report Shows More Pollution in Waterways: China revealed that water pollution in 2007 was more than twice as severe as official figures that had long omitted agricultural waste. | 183 |
| 2234. | Dozens Buried in Afghan Avalanches: Deadly avalanches buried hundreds cars along a high mountain pass that links Afghanistan's capital to its north, killing at least two dozen people. | 183 |
| 2235. | Thirty Knots, With the Wind at Your Wings: The sailboats competing in the America's Cup are the fastest ever built but about as delicate as a house of cards. | 157 |
| 2236. | East Coast Braces for Another Storm: The second major snowstorm in less than a week was churning towards Washington and New York on Tuesday. | 140 |
| 2237. | Councilman Seabrook Faces 13-Count Indictment: Charges against the councilman are said to include money laundering, larceny and conspiracy. | 139 |
| 2238. | On Assignment: Minders, Fixers, Troubles: Yemen is a fascinating and daunting place for a Western photographer, as Michael Kamber learned. There are plenty of subjects; just not the ones you want. | 196 |
| 2239. | Afghan Avalanches Kill at Least 28: At least 28 people are dead and another 1,500 are stranded following multiple avalanches in Afghanistan. | 140 |
| 2240. | Making Solar Power Portable: A growing number of business travelers are using portable renewable energy devices to power up their electronics when they work in places that offer little or no access to electricity. | 213 |
| 2241. | Survey Raises Questions on Data-Driven Policy: Results of a crime data survey have made critics and admirers of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg wonder about the reliability of data underpinning policy decisions on the budget, education and other issues. | 248 |
| 2242. | Iran Is Said to Begin Nuclear Enrichment: Brushing aside international threats of stricter sanctions, Iran reportedly began enriching its uranium on Tuesday. | 157 |
| 2243. | In City Real Estate, Old Clans Are Shrewd Again: Some families with deep roots in Manhattan kept their heads a few years ago when the market for skyscrapers and other big projects overheated. | 191 |
| 2244. | Making Solar Power Portable: A growing number of business travelers are using portable renewable energy devices to power up their electronics when they work in places that offer little or no access to electricity. | 213 |
| 2245. | Insider's Admission Deepens Galleon Case: Rajiv Goel said that in 2007, he provided the hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam with confidential tips about Intel and Sprint Nextel. | 175 |
| 2246. | Foursquare Signs a Deal With Zagat: Foursquare, the hip social network whose software is on the phones of many young urbanites, is branching out. | 145 |
| 2247. | Findings: Will You Be E-Mailing This Column? It's Awesome: A University of Pennsylvania study found that readers of news in print and online had more exalted tastes than might be expected. | 188 |
| 2248. | McCain, Facing G.O.P. Foe in Primary, Tilts to Right: Challenged by by J.D. Hayworth from the airwaves, and soon in a primary, John McCain has moved starkly, and often awkwardly, to the right. | 192 |
| 2249. | Toyota to Recall 2010 Prius for Brake Problems: People with knowledge of Toyota's plans have said the recall would cover the latest-model Priuses sold worldwide before late January. | 181 |
| 2250. | Dollars Flow Out as Data Flows In: The average American is expected to spend nearly $1,000 on services like cable, Internet and online video games. | 147 |
| 2251. | U.N. Climate Panel and Chief Face Credibility Siege: Rajendra K. Pachauri and the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change face accusations of scientific sloppiness and potential financial conflicts of interest. | 217 |
| 2252. | On Health Bill, G.O.P.'s Road Is a New Map: Republicans this month will bring President Obama a set of ideas and a more modest health care plan. | 144 |
| 2253. | Dollars Flow Out as Data Flows In: The average American is expected to spend nearly $1,000 on services like cable, Internet and online video games. | 147 |
| 2254. | In Northern Iraq, a Vote Seems Likely to Split on Familiar Lines: In Nineveh Province, a coming parliamentary election considered crucial to Iraqi unity is instead highlighting conflicts among ethnic and religious groups. | 221 |
| 2255. | Bills Stalled, Hospitals Fear Rising Unpaid Care: While the debate continues in Washington, health care systems nationwide struggle to offset money spent to treat patients who cannot afford to pay their bills. | 209 |
| 2256. | Japanese Split on Exposing Secret Pacts With U.S.: Agreements on U.S. bases and allowing nuclear-armed ships in Japanese ports date from the 1960s and 1970s. | 157 |
| 2257. | Payton's Path Was Winding; His Confidence Never Wavered: Saints Coach Sean Payton's circuitous path to the top of the N.F.L. embodies the team's "unwanted and underrated" character. | 181 |
| 2258. | S.E.C.'s Cops on the Beat: The new enforcement team at the Securities and Exchange Commission is working to police Wall Street -- and to shake off the psychic blow of the Bernard L. Madoff affair. | 196 |
| 2259. | Electronic Arts Shrinks Loss, but Shares Fall on Forecast: The publisher released its results, which analysts had expected to disappoint, after the regular market session ended. | 177 |
| 2260. | Big City: Seeing How Far $100, and a Bit of Creative Generosity, Can Go: A writer in Brooklyn is celebrating four years of giving her friends a fistful of cash and challenging them to find interesting ways to donate. | 216 |
| 2261. | Publishers Win a Bout in E-Book Price Fight: Publishers have managed to take some control — at least temporarily — of how much consumers pay for their content. | 173 |
| 2262. | Paperwork Hinders Airlifts of Haitian Children: Doctors and aid workers are wrestling with the burden of proving that they are not illegally transporting children, whose risk of dying is rising while the paperwork awaits. | 221 |
| 2263. | News Analysis: For Human Spaceflight, Can Measured Beat Bold?: The Obama administration is trying to keep humans flying in space, but will its measured proposals succeed? | 170 |
| 2264. | Blacks Question Obama's Approach to Race: A quiet observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday last month was typical of the president, whose low-key stance on race is frustrating some black leaders and scholars. | 220 |
| 2265. | John P. Murtha, Congressman, Dies at 77: Representative Murtha, a Pennsylvania Democrat, served 35 years in Congress, and was alternately respected and feared by colleagues. | 173 |
| 2266. | Available Soon at a Barnes & Noble Near You: The Nook: Want to do more than look at a Nook? Starting Wednesday, Barnes & Noble will finally have its e-book reader available for sale in its bookstores. | 200 |
| 2267. | Dow Closes Below 10,000 for First Time Since Nov. 4: In what is expected to be a quiet week in terms of economic news, traders are still grappling with concerns over some European countries' debt. | 196 |
| 2268. | SAP Ushers Out Chief as It Repairs Customer Relations: SAP, the German software maker, said Monday that it would focus on restoring its damaged customer relationships after a surprise management shake-up that cost the chief executive his job. | 242 |
| 2269. | Google to Add Social Features to Gmail: Google will unveil add-ons to Gmail that let people post and view messages about their day-to-day activities. | 149 |
| 2270. | 10th Person in Galleon Insider Case Pleads Guilty: A former executive of Intel became the 10th person to plead guilty in the Galleon Group insider trading case after admitting in court on Monday afternoon that he had passed confidential corporate information to Galleon's founder, Raj Rajaratnam. | 296 |
| 2271. | Congressman Murtha Dies: The Pennsylvania congressman was 77. | 61 |
| 2272. | Michael Jackson's Doctor Is Charged With Manslaughter: The doctor, Conrad Murray, provided Mr. Jackson with a powerful anesthetic that was ruled a major factor in his death. | 173 |
| 2273. | China Announces Arrests in Hacking Crackdown: Police officers also seized money and equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars during the crackdown, which occurred in November, state media reported over the past two days. | 227 |
| 2274. | Ukraine Opposition Leader Appears to Win Election: Nearly complete poll results showed Viktor F. Yanukovich to be the winner of Ukraine's presidential election but Prime Minister Yulia V. Tymoshenko refused to concede. | 218 |
| 2275. | Job Postings Hint at Amazon's Plans for the Kindle: While Amazon goes on a hiring spree for its Kindle division, hiring color LCD managers and Wi-Fi specialists, where does the company take the Kindle from here? | 211 |
| 2276. | After the Parade, Saints Face Many Decisions: The Super Bowl champion Saints have 29 free agents — 11 of them unrestricted — heading into next season. | 164 |
| 2277. | Risks, and Perhaps Rewards, in Obama's Health Summit: The president's proposed summit raises expectations, and questions, in Washington. | 136 |
| 2278. | Iron Checkbook Shapes Cultural Los Angeles: Eli Broad dominates the arts in Los Angeles with a force that has no parallel in any major city. | 140 |
| 2279. | Shakespeare Troupe Plans Residency in New York in 2011: The Royal Shakespeare Company will hold court in Manhattan for an unprecedented six-week, five-play residency inside the Park Avenue Armory. | 196 |
| 2280. | Sidebar: A Mediocre Criminal, but an Unmatched Jailhouse Lawyer: While in prison, a former bank robber transformed himself into an accomplished Supreme Court practitioner. | 171 |
| 2281. | Damage From Blast Hinders Rescue in Connecticut: Amid the power plant's twisted beams and cracked flooring, officials suspended the search for survivors early Monday, fearing for the rescue workers' safety. | 206 |
| 2282. | Iran's Nuclear Move Prompts New Calls for Sanctions: After Iran notified the U.N. nuclear agency of plans to enrich its uranium, officials from the U.S., France and Russia called for stronger measures against Tehran. | 216 |
| 2283. | Imagining a World of Hardware Mashups: Futurists look for "weak signals" that suggest where the world is heading. In technology, the signals may be pointing to hardware mashups. | 177 |
| 2284. | Precise Under Pressure, Brees Completes His Quest: Drew Brees, just like the city that adopted him as its quarterback, has been battered and bruised over the years, but a victory in Super Bowl XLIV provided him a special vindication. | 233 |
| 2285. | In Secret, Nations Work Toward Crackdown on Piracy: Negotiators, under intense pressure from media companies, luxury brands and other corporate victims of piracy to complete a deal, are facing criticism over the process. | 220 |
| 2286. | Officer Is Shot and Suspect Is Killed in Newark: The police said the circumstances of the shooting, which left a sheriff's officer in critical but stable condition, were not clear. | 180 |
| 2287. | How the Letterman-Oprah-Leno Super Bowl Ad Came Together: How the Super Bowl ad featuring David Letterman, Oprah Winfrey and Jay Leno came together. | 148 |
| 2288. | Desperate Search for Victims of Explosion in Connecticut: Efforts to find survivors are hindered by an absence of information about how many people were working at the site. | 173 |
| 2289. | Sports of The Times: Battle for N.F.L.'s Ultimate Prize: Its Money: In the wake of the season's biggest game, the N.F.L. and its players union prepare for a clash with even bigger stakes. | 187 |
| 2290. | TV Sports: Emotions Blur Lines During Burress Interview: Bill Cowher's interview with the former Giant Plaxico Burress on CBS's Super Bowl pregame show would have been better without the show of support at the beginning. | 220 |
| 2291. | Music Review: In 12 Minutes, Flashes of Age and Familiarity: The Who chose a repertory from Pete Townshend's ambitious late-1960s albums and afterward, music born to be heard in arenas and stadiums. | 198 |
| 2292. | Media Cache: Free vs. Paid, Murdoch vs. Rusbridger: The head of News Corp. and the editor of The Guardian are facing off over whether newspapers should charge for content on the Web. | 182 |
| 2293. | Kindle Books in Snack Sizes: FT Press is selling stripped-down, 1,000- to 2,000-word versions of books, for $1.99, and a new series of essays of about 5,000 words, for $2.99. | 174 |
| 2294. | Link by Link: Super Bowl Merchandise and the Bets Behind It: A Web site selling licensed Super Bowl merchandise mines the Web — and maybe a sports bar — and finds greater interest in the Saints. | 208 |
| 2295. | The Fight Over Who Sets Prices at the Online Mall: Major brands and manufacturers — and now, book publishers — are deploying new tactics and tools to control how their products are presented and priced online. | 223 |
| 2296. | Saints 31, Colts 17: Saints Snare Win From Manning: The Saints, long associated with losing and disappointing their fans, defeated Peyton Manning and the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV and gave New Orleans a reason to cheer. | 218 |
| 2297. | Irked, Wall St. Hedges Its Bet on Democrats: Bankers, unhappy at the president's proposals for tighter financial regulations, are shifting donations to Republicans. | 164 |
| 2298. | A Well-Written War, Told in the First Person: A new group of soldier-writers explore the futility of war — but wars that they for the most part support. | 159 |
| 2299. | Advertising: In Super Bowl Commercials, the Nostalgia Bowl: Madison Avenue played it safe, dusting off characters like Sock Monkey and calling in stars of yore like Abe Vigoda. | 176 |
| 2300. | Cry for Self-Rule by Sri Lanka's Tamils Is Muffled by Reality: After nearly three decades of war, any hope of self-rule among the country's Tamil minority appears to have been dashed by last month's presidential election. | 221 |
| 2301. | After Turmoil at Merrill, Thain Will Lead the Lender CIT: John A. Thain is seeking to leave behind the controversies that haunted his final days at Merrill after it was acquired by Bank of America. | 197 |
| 2302. | Sarobi Journal: Afghans Are Not Slowed by White-Knuckle Route: In Afghanistan, a road that runs through a mountain gorge between Kabul and Jalalabad holds its own terrors. | 171 |
| 2303. | Toyota Is Expected to Add 2010 Prius to Recalls: The decision to recall at least 311,000 2010 Prius cars will be announced early this week, adding to the automaker's woes after recalls of other models. | 201 |
| 2304. | For Students at Risk, Early College Proves a Draw: Early-college schools, once for the affluent and overachieving, are serving more low-income students. | 152 |
| 2305. | Super Bowl Ad Watch: Blogging the Commercials: Super Bowl Ad Watch: A running look at the other side of the big game. | 117 |
| 2306. | Toyota Extends Recall to 2010 Prius Model Cars: The decision to recall at least 311,000 2010 Prius cars will be announced early this week, and comes after a flurry of complaints about poor braking. | 197 |
| 2307. | Former Vice President Leads as Costa Ricans Vote: The election could give the country its first woman president after a campaign dominated by voters' concerns over rising crime. | 177 |
| 2308. | Obama to Hold Bipartisan Summit on Health Care: The meeting would mark the first time in the long health care debate that leaders from both sides would be allowed to air their ideas publicly. | 191 |
| 2309. | Live: Super Bowl XLIV Pregame: New York Times reporters and editors provide live analysis from Miami of Super Bowl XLIV between the Colts and Saints. | 149 |
| 2310. | Snow Recovery Slow Going in Mid-Atlantic: Residents tried to restore electricity and mobility, but it seemed unlikely that life would return to normal by the beginning of the workweek on Monday. | 194 |
| 2311. | Los Angeles Suburbs Dig Out After Mudslides: Crews waded through thigh-high mud to check for gas leaks and survey damage as evacuated residents waited to find out if they could return to their homes. | 199 |
| 2312. | In Compromise, Iraq Court to Review Candidates: Iraq staggered toward a resolution of its election crisis as the country's leaders gave a court time to reconsider a ban on candidates barred from next month's election. | 217 |
| 2313. | Casualties Expected From Connecticut Explosion: A power plant under construction in Middletown, Conn., experienced a massive explosion on Sunday. | 145 |
| 2314. | Is Google Running a Super Bowl Ad?: In a move that would mark a departure for Google's marketing efforts, the company is expected to air an ad during the Super Bowl. | 166 |
| 2315. | Sunday Routine | Margaret Chin: With These Pancakes, No Sleeping In: The first Chinese-American elected to represent Chinatown, Margaret Chin goes to churches and civic meetings before cooking and ironing. | 205 |
| 2316. | Palin Responds to 'Run, Sarah, Run': Sarah Palin said she would consider a run for president in 2012 "if I believe that that is the right thing to do for our country and for the Palin family." | 192 |
| 2317. | Saints Aren't the First to Call on Fleur Power: The fleur-de-lis has come to be the symbol of the Saints. But it has been the symbol of many other things. | 154 |
| 2318. | Iran's President Moves Ahead on Uranium Processing: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ordered Iran's atomic energy agency to begin producing a special form of uranium that could move the country closer to possessing fuel usable in nuclear weapons. | 243 |
| 2319. | Peyton Manning's Case for Being the Best Ever: Peyton Manning is not just the N.F.L.'s most valuable player for the fourth time, but perhaps the dominant player of his generation. | 179 |
| 2320. | With Orange Revolution in Mind, Ukrainians Vote: Ukrainians voted for president in an election that is shaping up as a verdict on the impact of the 2004 Orange Revolution. | 171 |
| 2321. | A Valentine's Day Sampler as Famous New Yorkers Kiss and Tell: There are many ways to say "I love you,'' especially with Valentine's Day around the corner. But here's how some famous New Yorkers did it. | 202 |
| 2322. | Cloudy Weather Halts Shuttle Launch: The launching of the space shuttle Endeavour was postponed a day because of thick clouds that moved during the last few hours of the countdown. | 180 |
| 2323. | Iran's Leader Orders Higher Enrichment of Uranium: TEHRAN (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Sunday told Iran's Atomic Energy Organization to start work on producing nuclear fuel for a Tehran research reactor, casting renewed doubt on the prospects for an international swap deal. | 290 |
| 2324. | Poetic Connections: You-Caught-My-Eyes as Creative Kindling: The Missed Connections listings on Craigslist have inspired the work of New York city artists, comics and playwrights. | 179 |
| 2325. | Chicago News Cooperative: A High-Tech Alternative for Hollywood Hopefuls: The Flashpoint Academy of Media Arts and Sciences, one of the country's most curious educational institutions, has drawn praise from some big names in Hollywood. | 235 |
| 2326. | Corner Office: Now, Put Yourself In My Shoes: Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet. | 196 |
| 2327. | Slipstream: Better Loving Through Chemistry: Through the use of various tests, a handful of dating Web sites are competing to impose some structure on the quest for love. | 170 |
| 2328. | Digital Domain: Buy Now, Pay Later (Maybe With Your Allowance): On FooPets and Puzzle Pirates, young players can buy virtual goods like pet food through Kwedit, with a promise to pay later. | 189 |
| 2329. | In Texas, a Trial and Possible Prison Time for Reporting a Doctor: A nurse is facing third-degree felony charges for informing state regulators that a doctor at her rural hospital was practicing bad medicine. | 208 |
| 2330. | Sunday Routine | Alice Waters: Time to Catch Up With Herself: Alice Waters, the founder of Chez Panisse, takes Sundays to sleep a little later and get ready to begin the week — and, of course, to check out what's in the garden. | 234 |
| 2331. | Is Debt Trashing the Euro?: Deficit spending by weaker states is hurting the entire euro zone, but the European Union hasn't cracked down. | 138 |
| 2332. | Palin Assails Obama at Tea Party Meeting: Sarah Palin gave the Tea Party crowd exactly what they wanted to hear, complaining about bailouts and deficits and taking several swipes at President Obama. | 198 |
| 2333. | Landrieu Takes Mayoral Seat in New Orleans: Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu won the election by a wide margin and became the first white man to hold the position since his father, Moon Landrieu, left office in 1978. | 207 |
| 2334. | Bleak Portrait of Haiti Orphanages Raises Fears: The authorities fear that some less scrupulous orphanages are taking advantage of the chaos to round up children in crisis and offer them for sale as servants and sex slaves. | 223 |
| 2335. | Smith, Rice Lead 7 New Football Hall of Famers: The N.F.L.'s career receiving and rushing leaders are joined in the Hall by John Randle, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Floyd Little and Dick LeBeau. | 194 |
| 2336. | Iraqi Group Says It Captured American: An Iraqi militant group said it had abducted an American contractor, a day after the United States military reported that a contractor had been missing. | 191 |
| 2337. | New Albany Journal: A Voting Result That Faulkner Could Drink To: In a couple of months, a person will be able to buy a beer legally in New Albany, Miss., William Faulkner's birthplace, for the first time in more than 50 years. | 227 |
| 2338. | Group of 7 Vows to Keep Cash Flowing: The Group of 7 finance ministers, who are meeting in Canada, want to keep support for their economic recoveries while pledging to tackle their debt levels once sustained growth returns. | 223 |
| 2339. | Political Notebook: Tea Party Looks to Move From Fringe to Force: About 600 people gathered to get serious about electing conservatives. | 136 |
| 2340. | Police Manipulated Crime Data, Retired City Officials Say: More than a hundred retired New York captains and higher-ranking officials said in a survey that pressure led some supervisors and commanders to manipulate statistics. | 226 |
| 2341. | Goldman Helped Push A.I.G. to Precipice: The bank's demands for billions of dollars from the insurer bled it of cash, which the government later provided. | 154 |
| 2342. | Complaint Box | Online Insults: Political blogs, celebrity blogs, literary blogs and, yes, even some mommy blogs have one overwhelming thing in common: snark. | 158 |
| 2343. | Gates Scoffs at Iran Nuclear Claim: The United States and Germany rejected Iran's assertion that it was close to accepting an international compromise on enriching uranium abroad. | 179 |
| 2344. | Toyota's Pattern Is Slow Response on Safety Issues: Toyota's recent recalls and disclosures are part of a long-term pattern in which the automaker has often reacted slowly to safety concerns. | 191 |
| 2345. | Notes From the Tea Party Convention: In Nashville, about 600 people gathered to get serious about electing conservative candidates. | 131 |
| 2346. | Afghans Mistaken for Militants Killed: Villagers from Pakistan strayed too close to a border checkpoint and were killed when Afghan forces believed they were trying to overrun the post. | 185 |
| 2347. | Delays and Rules Do Little to Tamp Down Contests for Parliament in Iraq: On the streets, and even on Facebook, candidates are seeking to sway a crucial vote that will define the political landscape for the next four years. | 222 |
| 2348. | Obama Rallies the Party Faithful: The president urges Democrats at their annual winter meeting to keep moving forward, and not to be discouraged by recent losses in elections or on the health care front. | 203 |
| 2349. | Snow Cripples Nation's Capital: A storm continued in some parts of the mid-Atlantic region Saturday, dumping nearly two feet of wet, heavy snow that had cut power to about 200,000 residents. | 190 |
| 2350. | Gay Marriage Puts Mexico City at Center of Debate: A new Mexico City law goes into effect March 4 that will allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt children, propelling the city to the forefront of the global gay rights movement. | 231 |
| 2351. | Ivory Coast, Eager for Vote, May Leave Many Out: Ivory Coast is stumbling toward a presidential election. But about million residents are not eligible to vote. | 159 |
| 2352. | Gates Disputes Iran Nuclear Deal: ANKARA (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Saturday he saw no sign a deal was close between Iran and Western powers on exchanging some of its low-enriched uranium (LEU) for higher-grade fuel, suggesting it was time to move forward with sanctions. | 295 |
| 2353. | O.K., Russia, Time to Work It: Western-style fitness is beginning to catch on among Russia's wealthy. | 101 |
| 2354. | Devils' Organist Remains Part of Arena's Rhythm: The arena organist is alive and well in Newark, churning out the tunes between commercials and short blasts of high-energy music. | 178 |
| 2355. | Sarah Palin, Vocal and Ready ... but for What?: Ms. Palin represents a new breed of unelected public official operating in an environment in which politics, news media and celebrity are fused as never before. | 208 |
| 2356. | One Bowl = 2 Servings. F.D.A. May Fix That.: The F.D.A. may update serving sizes for foods like chips, cookies and ice cream to reflect how Americans really eat. | 161 |
| 2357. | Anti-Abortion Ads Split Atlanta: Scores of billboards with an alarming message "Black children are an endangered species" have been erected in the Atlanta area. | 160 |
| 2358. | News Analysis: Democrats Ask, Can Health Care Bill Be Saved?: President Obama pushes for a final bill, but didn't say how he would resolve the questions of policy, procedure and politics facing Congress. | 203 |
| 2359. | After Escaping Jobless Rolls, Pain and Trauma May Linger: People returning to work after a period of unemployment are grappling with newfound insecurities and scaled-back budgets; reshaped priorities and broken relationships. | 225 |
| 2360. | Bruised Maid Dies at 12, and Pakistan Seethes: The death of Shazia Masih, a wisp of a girl from a bone-poor family, has served as a vivid reminder of the powerlessness of the poor in Pakistan. | 192 |
| 2361. | Southern Discomfort: With Mark Sanford in his final year in office, Jenny Sanford is publishing her elegant evisceration of a memoir, "Staying True." | 149 |
| 2362. | Iran Signals Uranium Deal May Be Near: The West may balk at Tehran's condition: that it set the amounts of uranium to be enriched. | 130 |
| 2363. | In Visit to Fox News, Jon Stewart Faults Fox News: This week on "The O'Reilly Factor," the comedian delivered one of the most sustained criticisms of the cable channel ever heard on one of its programs. | 202 |
| 2364. | For iPhone Users, TV over 3G: AT&T has cleared Slingbox to transmit your home TV signal over the 3G network, providing TV without a Wi-Fi connection. Now it needs Apple's approval. | 180 |
| 2365. | Macmillan Books Return to Amazon After Dispute: Amazon.com and the book publisher Macmillan finally settled their week-long dispute, restoring Macmillan books to the site. | 171 |
| 2366. | Superbowl XLIV Apps to Load Before Kickoff: This Super Bowl weekend, whether you are rooting for the New Orleans Saints or that other team, there is a dog pile of apps to can enhance the game. | 192 |
| 2367. | More on Online Language Learning: In addition to the online language learning programs discussed in a recent Times article, here are several more that may be of interest. | 170 |
| 2368. | Haiti Hospital's Fight Against TB Falls to One Man: The sole worker at Haiti's only tuberculosis sanatorium fears an outbreak of a treatment-resistant strain. | 158 |
| 2369. | Saturday Profile: Ukraine's Premier Stumps for Her Turn at the Top: Yulia V. Tymoshenko, a heroine of the Orange Revolution, has trailed in the polls leading to the presidential runoff on Sunday. | 195 |
| 2370. | Greek Financial Crisis Proves Test for Euro Zone: Anxieties about the health of the euro go to the central dilemma of the European Union: the grip of states over economic policy, which makes it hard for the union as a whole to deal well politically with a crisis. | 263 |
| 2371. | Goldman Chief's $9 Million Bonus Falls Below Expectations: The sum paid to Lloyd C. Blankfein was an apparent effort to defuse the public rancor over financial executives' compensation. | 185 |
| 2372. | Jackson's Doctor to Face Charges Monday: The doctor who was treating Michael Jackson when he died suddenly in June will face charges on Monday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced. | 204 |
| 2373. | A Search Engine That Relies on Humans: Aardvark, a social search company, is developing a new paradigm for Web searches that taps into social networks, not automated formulas, to provide answers to queries. | 206 |
| 2374. | Testing Your Internet Speed: Advanced Edition: Other ways to check on the speed of your Internet connection. | 108 |
| 2375. | Boy Found Dead in Midtown Hotel: Relatives of a woman found with the 9-year-old boy called the police, worried that something might have happened to him. | 153 |
| 2376. | Brees's Colleagues See an Amazing Athlete Within: Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been described as a thinker, an overachiever and an underdog. But an athlete? | 161 |
| 2377. | Tea Party Group Plans Political Action Committee: Gathering at their inaugural convention, organizers said they aim to raise $10 million this year, and hope to back conservative candidates in five races to start. | 212 |
| 2378. | Film: Cue the Director's Adrenaline: With "Shutter Island," Martin Scorsese finds his next "something else." | 108 |
| 2379. | Debt Problems Chip Away at Fortress Europe: For the 16 countries that use the euro, a question about whether a single central bank can manage the divergent economic and financial conditions of its members. | 205 |
| 2380. | Allies in Afghanistan Will Get Armored Transports, Gates Says: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates pledged armored transport vehicles and other equipment to foreign troops to help protect them against roadside bombs. | 214 |
| 2381. | The Twitter Train: George Packer Responds: New Yorker writer George Packer elaborates on his reluctance to use Twitter and other social networking services. | 156 |
| 2382. | Chinese Firm Claims Apple Stole iPad Design and Name: Usually, it's a Western company accusing a Chinese company of stealing its designs. This time, a Chinese firm says that Apple stole the name and design of the iPad. | 218 |
| 2383. | New York City Plans to Topple Public Housing Towers: For the first time in its 75-year history, the New York City Housing Authority wants to knock down an entire high-rise complex. | 180 |
| 2384. | White House Blasts Shelby Hold on Nominees: The administration takes issue with a move by the Alabama Republican senator to hold up nominations for government posts over some home-state projects. | 195 |
| 2385. | Talks With G.O.P. on Financial Bill at 'Impasse,' Dodd Says: Sen. Christopher J. Dodd indicated that Democrats would forge ahead with their own bill, following months of talks that had been aimed at reaching a bipartisan consensus. | 231 |
| 2386. | On Religion: An Offensive Tackle Named Shlomo: Faith and pride drove Alan Veingrad during his pro football career, much as they do in his life now in the sharing of his story with other Jews. | 191 |
| 2387. | JPMorgan's Dimon Gets $17 Million Bonus: JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon pulled in a roughly $17 million bonus in restricted stock and options for 2009, making him one of the best-paid banking chiefs around. | 204 |
| 2388. | He's So Vain: The life of Warren Beatty, a man as hungry for artistic control as he was for women. | 98 |
| 2389. | Obama Statue to Leave Indonesian Park: The decision to put up a statue of President Obama as a 10-year-old in a public park had been criticized, on grounds that Mr. Obama had only lived there as a child. | 203 |
| 2390. | East Coast Braces for Heavy Snow: A major winter storm is expected to dump two feet of snow and potentially paralyze Washington for the second time this season. | 160 |
| 2391. | On Wall Street, a Muted Response to Jobless Data: In early trading, the major indexes on Wall Street were flat, as investors took in the latest American unemployment report. | 173 |
| 2392. | Blasts in Pakistan Kill Shiite Worshipers: A bomb ripped through a bus carrying Shiite Muslims in Karachi, and barely two hours later, another blast struck at a hospital where many of the wounded had been taken. | 211 |
| 2393. | Jobless Rate Down to 9.7%; 20,000 Jobs Lost in January: Revisions to earlier months' data show a downturn deeper than had been thought, raising concern that a recovery would be slow to come. | 190 |
| 2394. | Beneath Brown Bags, Saints Had Loyal Fans: Paper bags became the symbol for all the fans had to endure, but New Orleans's football team had rabid fans from the start. | 166 |
| 2395. | Britain and Ireland Hail N. Ireland Agreement: The prime ministers of Ireland and Britain unveiled a breakthrough agreement Friday that saves Northern Ireland's Catholic-Protestant unity government. | 198 |
| 2396. | Magazine Preview: Lindsey Vonn at the Summit: Getting to the top hasn't been easy. But with her crashes both athletic and personal behind her, a dominant Lindsey Vonn is ready to embrace her Olympic moment. | 206 |
| 2397. | Toyota Considers Prius Recall for Brake Problem: Company officials in Japan were considering a recall of the 2010 Prius hybrid because of a flaw in the car's braking system. The company is to hold a news conference at 7 AM ET. | 226 |
| 2398. | Deal Saves N. Ireland Government: The prime ministers of Britain and Ireland unveiled a breakthrough agreement Friday that saves Northern Ireland's Catholic-Protestant unity government. | 185 |
| 2399. | Deadly Bomb Hits Shiites in Pakistan: KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) -- Officials say a motorcycle bomb struck a bus carrying Shiite Muslim worshippers in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, killing at least 11 people. | 214 |
| 2400. | Inside Art: O! Say, You Can Bid on a Johns: The public will be able to see four works owned by Michael Crichton that Christie's is to sell on behalf of his estate in New York at the evening auctions in May. | 206 |
| 2401. | U.S. Military Faults Leaders in Deadly Attack on Base: Issued on Friday, the military's account of a deadly Taliban attack in October suggested that any sanctions would be against higher-level officers. | 202 |
| 2402. | North Korea Says It Will Release U.S. Missionary: North Korea said Friday it would release an American who illegally entered the country on Christmas Day to urge its leader, Kim Jong-il, to resign. | 197 |
| 2403. | An Inn Is an Oasis From Environmental Affronts: The Topia Inn in the Berkshires is a laboratory of sustainability with an artsy vibe. | 133 |
| 2404. | The Puppy Diaries: The Tao of Temple: According to Temple Grandin, the revered expert in animal behavior, it's fine to treat your dog like a child. | 147 |
| 2405. | Behind Film's Drama, a Tale Like a Country Song: A battle is in progress over the estate of the songwriter Stephen Bruton, who co-produced the "Crazy Heart" soundtrack. | 168 |
| 2406. | Obama Maps a Way Forward for a Health Overhaul: At a fund-raiser on Thursday, the president presented his clearest plan yet to move forward with comprehensive health care legislation. | 183 |
| 2407. | A Personal Assistant on Your iPhone: A start-up called Siri says it combines "speech recognition with a brain" in its new virtual personal assistant for the iPhone. The application is designed to perform simple tasks such as booking restaurant reservations. | 257 |
| 2408. | Insulin Study Could Lead to New Dosage Devices: A new study points towards a different way of regulating children's glucose levels by using a continuous glucose monitor instead of the standard diabetes management system. | 220 |
| 2409. | Compliant Witness Gets Probation in Galleon Case: Mark E. Lenowitz helped the government turn a former colleague into an informant, so a judge decided not to give Mr. Lenowitz a prison sentence. | 194 |
| 2410. | Memo From Hanoi: Vietnam Enlists Allies to Stave Off China's Reach: Vietnam seeks to bring more players into talks so that China will have to bargain in a multilateral setting with all nations that have claims in the South China Sea. | 233 |
| 2411. | Facing Re-election, Schumer Draws Breath: Senator Charles E. Schumer does not like talk of any Democrat's political mortality, particularly his own. | 148 |
| 2412. | Mid-Atlantic Braces for Another Winter Storm: A major winter storm stretching from the Midwest to the Mississippi Valley was headed for the East Coast on Thursday, threatening to dump two feet of snow on the Mid-Atlantic. | 221 |
| 2413. | In the Shadow of the Olympics: Five blocks from the site of the opening ceremony for the Winter Games, the Downtown Eastside is a neighborhood of blight, but also of some hope. | 176 |
| 2414. | Lawsuit Over a Crash Adds to Toyota's Difficulties: A fatal crash not explained by brakes or mats is adding to the push for a broader inquiry into problems with sudden, unintended acceleration in Toyotas. | 204 |
| 2415. | The Dozens of Computers That Make Modern Cars Go (and Stop): Even basic vehicles have at least 30 microprocessors, controlling functions like braking, cruise control and entertainment systems. | 192 |
| 2416. | Mayoral Primary Gives New Orleans Another Contest This Weekend: The results will say much about how the city views race, how it views leadership and how it views its challenges in the immediate future. | 201 |
| 2417. | Insulin Study Could Lead to New Dosage Devices: A new study points towards a different way of regulating children's glucose levels by using a continuous glucose monitor instead of the standard diabetes management system. | 220 |
| 2418. | Lobbying Imperils Overhaul of Student Loans: An aggressive lobbying campaign by the nation's biggest student lenders has put a plan to end government subsidies to private lenders in peril. | 188 |
| 2419. | Microsoft's Innovation Versus Dick Brass: Dick Brass, a former Microsoft employee, believes the company is becoming a failure and has lost its creative spark. | 158 |
| 2420. | Justice Department Criticizes Revised Google Books Deal: While the Justice Department did not explicitly urge a rejection of the deal, its opposition on copyright, class action and antitrust grounds is a setback for Google. | 223 |
| 2421. | New York City Names Winners of Apps Contest: A variation on Yelp for taxis and a high-tech guide to subway entrances took home top honors in a city contest for apps using municipal data. | 186 |
| 2422. | For Hollywood, Stand-Ins Play California's Part: In an indignity for Hollywood's struggling film production business, filmmakers are using cheaper locales to stand in for Los Angeles, the capital of the movie industry. | 218 |
| 2423. | North Korea Appears to Ease Markets Crackdown: If confirmed, the easing of controls could signal a political setback for North Korea's government after it introduced a new currency and closed private markets. | 208 |
| 2424. | Medical Group Urges New Rules on Radiation: The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued a six-point plan that it said would improve safety and quality and reduce the chances of errors in medical radiation. | 212 |
| 2425. | G.O.P. Senator Is Sworn In, and Democrats Regroup: President Obama and Congressional Democratic leaders sought to reset their agenda as they lost their 60th vote in the Senate on Thursday. | 188 |
| 2426. | The First Wave of iPad Gadgets: Apple has a new device, which can mean, among other things, one certain thing: a brand new bunch of accessories for it. | 151 |
| 2427. | Tech Talk Podcast: Navigating the Sea of Data on the Internet: This week's Tech Talk podcast examines controlled serendipity, Internet aggregation and the two major flavors of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system for PCs. | 223 |
| 2428. | Brown Is Sworn In as the 41st Republican: The newly elected Republican from Massachusetts is formally put in the Senate to replace Edward M. Kennedy. | 149 |
| 2429. | Sony Returns to a Quarterly Profit: The company also projected a smaller full-year loss, providing the latest evidence of how the global economic recovery is filtering through to corporate earnings. | 198 |
| 2430. | AOL Snags Another Google Exec to Oversee Content: David Eun, who oversaw Google's relationships with media companies, has joined the newly independent AOL to drive its push into content. | 186 |
| 2431. | Brown Sworn in as Senator From Massachusetts: Republican Scott Brown took over the seat of the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy on Thursday, vowing to be an independent voice in a divided Senate. | 193 |
| 2432. | Democrats Question Comcast-NBC Universal Deal: Lawmakers are concerned that Comcast's plan to take control of the NBC media empire would hurt consumers and rivals. | 163 |
| 2433. | Hospital Chain Withdraws St. Vincent's Offer: The withdrawal by Continuum Health Partners further harms the nearly bankrupt hospital's prospects for survival. | 158 |
| 2434. | Google Asks Spy Agency to Look Into Cyberattacks: The collaboration raises civil liberties issues and questions about how much Google knew when it said it might end its business operations in China. | 198 |
| 2435. | Evidence Builds on Color of Dinosaurs: For the second time in two weeks, paleontologists provided insight into what the prehistoric creatures looked like. | 154 |
| 2436. | Google Asks Spy Agency to Look Into Cyberattacks: The collaboration raises questions about how much Google knew when it said it might end its operations in China. | 162 |
| 2437. | Plan for Free Access to a Cloud Computing Service: The National Science Foundation and Microsoft Corporation announced a three-year deal that would give American researchers much-needed computing power. | 202 |
| 2438. | Americans Arrested in Haiti Await Word on Criminal Charges: Members of a Baptist group are expected to learn Thursday if they face charges for trying to take children out of the country. | 186 |
| 2439. | Op-Ed Contributor: Microsoft's Creative Destruction: Why Microsoft, America's most famous and prosperous technology company, has failed to bring us the future. | 159 |
| 2440. | House Passes Cybersecurity Bill: With concern rising over attacks in cyberspace, the House passes a bill to invigorate research and development in computer security. | 165 |
| 2441. | Stocks Down on Sovereign Debt Fears: Two of Wall Street's biggest fears, a deteriorating jobs market and the debt woes of foreign governments, fed anxiety about the health of the global recovery. | 195 |
| 2442. | Details Scarce as Democrats Outline Jobs Plan: Senate leaders presented only a scant outline of legislation they said they hoped to begin voting on next week. | 158 |
| 2443. | Cuomo Sues Bank of America as It Settles With S.E.C.: The attorney general accused the bank and two executives of securities fraud. Meanwhile, the bank settled an S.E.C. claim for $150 million. | 193 |
| 2444. | Super Bowl Q. and A. With Judy Battista: Judy Battista answers reader questions on Thursday. | 92 |
| 2445. | A Year After Mumbai, India Offers to Talk With Pakistan: Pakistan has not responded yet to an invitation by India for the first high-level talks since the Mumbai attack. | 169 |
| 2446. | Canceled: Health Meeting for Obama and Democrats: President Obama will meet at the White House this morning with Democratic Congressional leaders to discuss possible ways to proceed with major health care legislation. | 217 |
| 2447. | Settlement Talks Reported in Ground Zero Workers' Suit: The first cases seeking compensation for 9/11 responders' illnesses and injuries are scheduled for trial on May 16. But a settlement plan has been drafted, the judge said. | 227 |
| 2448. | AT&T Gives Green Light to Sling TV Over 3G: AT&T reverses its ban on Sling Media's iPhone application streaming television over its 3G data network. The decision allows users to watch their home television signal on their iPhones, iPods and soon, iPads. | 253 |
| 2449. | Ski Cross Team Takes Hard Bumps Before the Olympics: Chances of a United States medal in the debut of ski cross at the Vancouver Games took a hit when the team's only competitors were injured. | 194 |
| 2450. | Don DeLillo, a Writer by Accident Whose Course Is Deliberate: Don DeLillo got the idea for his new book, "Point Omega," when he happened upon Douglas Gordon's video installation "24 Hour Psycho" at the Museum of Modern Art. | 223 |
| 2451. | China Shows Little Patience for U.S. Currency Pressure: Beijing signaled on Thursday that it had no sympathy for the American complaint that China's devalued currency is fueling a persistent trade gap between the countries. | 223 |
| 2452. | China Hits Back at U.S. Over Currency: BEIJING (Reuters) - China dismissed on Thursday U.S. threats it would get tough with Beijing on trade and currency to ensure American goods did not face a competitive disadvantage, saying its yuan currency was at a reasonable level. | 271 |
| 2453. | Toyota Admits Prius Brakes Had Design Problems: The hybrid-electric vehicles had problems with their anti-lock braking system, the company said Thursday, a blow the what was one of the symbols of the automaker's engineering prowess. | 232 |
| 2454. | A Veritable Vision in Five-Inch Heels: Llorraine Neithardt, a Jungian-inspired clairvoyant, teaches the art of shoemaking from her Hell's Kitchen apartment. | 156 |
| 2455. | Sun's Chief Executive Tweets His Resignation: Following his company's acquisition by Oracle, Jonathan Schwartz bid adieu as chief executive of Sun Microsystems with a haiku on Twitter. | 184 |
| 2456. | Rivals Await Blankfein's Bonus at Goldman Sachs: The compensation for Lloyd C. Blankfein will set a new benchmark for pay throughout the banking industry. | 154 |
| 2457. | Guru Indicted In 3 Deaths At Arizona Sweat Lodge: James Arthur Ray, who led a "Spiritual Warrior" retreat in Arizona that left three participants dead after a sweat lodge ceremony, was arrested on manslaughter charges. | 218 |
| 2458. | Skin Deep: Zap or Chill? Targeting Fat Without Surgery: Two new devices target love handles without surgery, but it is too early for consumers to know how effectively either device works. | 187 |
| 2459. | The Trials of a Former Boy Wonder: Zac Posen is in "survival mode" as a rough economy softens his brashness. | 108 |
| 2460. | G.O.P. Group to Promote Conservative Ideas: A group of Republicans is copying a Democratic model and hoping to capitalize on the fund-raising possibilities opened up by a recent Supreme Court ruling. | 199 |
| 2461. | The Technologically Savvy Lend a Hand in Haiti: With laptops and expertise, volunteers organized by a group called Crisis Commons have created open-source technology tools for aid relief and recovery in Haiti. | 209 |
| 2462. | Parted From Time Warner, AOL Posts a Small Profit: The chief executive, Tim Armstrong, said AOL had become a "leaner and more nimble organization," having cut costs sharply. | 173 |
| 2463. | Monster Buys Yahoo Job Site: Monster Worldwide said on Wednesday that it had agreed to buy Yahoo's HotJobs site for $225 million, citing an improving job market. | 161 |
| 2464. | Comcast Profit Rises Sharply on Web and Phone Revenue: The company said it would change the brand name of its cable TV, Internet and phone service to XFinity. | 158 |
| 2465. | While Baptist Group Is Questioned, Scientologists Are Praised in Haiti: On Wednesday, as a Haitian judge continued to question 10 Americans whose faith-based mission to Haiti went badly astray, the work of volunteer ministers from the Church of Scientology was lauded in a report on American television. | 303 |
| 2466. | Currency Dispute Likely to Further Fray U.S.-China Ties: The Obama administration wants China to stop artificially depressing its currency, a policy that fuels its persistent trade gap with the United States. | 208 |
| 2467. | Victims From Haiti Arrive in Atlanta: These were the first evacuees to arrive in the United States after the government decided to reimburse hospitals for treating patients injured in the earthquake. | 199 |
| 2468. | Sports Business: A Manufacturer's Debt to Haiti: Two decades after it stopped making baseballs in Haiti, the sporting goods manufacturer Rawlings could help the devastated nation by reopening its assembly plant. | 211 |
| 2469. | Troops Prepare and Publicize Offensive Against Taliban: The U.S. and Afghan militaries are about to launch their biggest joint offensive of the war, and appear to be making sure the Taliban know about it. | 204 |
| 2470. | A Nut Store Survives, but the Roasters Are Vanishing: If you want them fresh and warm from the roaster, SP, in Lower Manhattan, is about all that's left. | 153 |
| 2471. | National Prayer Breakfast Draws Controversy: An ethics group is asking President Obama to stay away from the National Prayer Breakfast, whose sponsor, the group says, has ties to anti-gay legislation in Uganda. | 210 |
| 2472. | Pakistani Scientist Found Guilty of Shootings: Aafia Siddiqui faces a life sentence for shooting at Army and F.B.I. officials while in custody in Afghanistan. | 158 |
| 2473. | U.S. Report Details Money Laundering: An investigation has shed new light on how major banks unwittingly shifted hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of politicians, their relatives and associates. | 202 |
| 2474. | Critic's Notebook: The Sour Notes of Iran's Art Diplomacy: A tour across Europe by the Tehran Symphony Orchestra drew protests and the faint echo of an earlier era of cultural diplomacy. | 186 |
| 2475. | Rebuilding Effort in Haiti Turns Away From Tents: Aid groups have begun favor of do-it-yourself housing with tarpaulins at first, followed by lumber. | 149 |
| 2476. | NYT: Tech Talk for 02/04/2010: J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado discuss upgrading from a 32-bit to a 64-bit OS and how to tell whether it's the right move for you. Bettina Edelstein chats with Times technology reporter Nick Bilton about corralling all that Web content and the impact of all that sharing online. This week's tech term 0 brought to you by Pedro -- is "content aggregator." Plus, tech news, including new calls for the demise of Internet Explorer 6. | 471 |
| 2477. | Guru Charged in Sweat Lodge Deaths: The authorities charged a New Age guru with three counts of manslaughter for deaths that happened after a sweat lodge ceremony he led in Arizona last year. | 191 |
| 2478. | Top Football Recruit Chooses U.S.C.: The decision by Seantrel Henderson, a 6-foot-8, 340-pound left tackle from Cretin-Derham Hall in St. Paul, capped a frantic final week of recruiting. | 186 |
| 2479. | The Pluses, and Oddities, of 3-D TV: While 3-D hardware is coming out this year, it will cost quite a bit more than the bargain HDTVs of the last few years; expect to pay about $4,000 for a full package. | 203 |
| 2480. | For Scots, a Scourge Unleashed by a Bottle: Buckfast has emerged as a symbol of Scotland's entrenched drinking problems at a time when it is urgently debating how to address them. | 179 |
| 2481. | Is Amazon Building a Superkindle?: Amazon's move to purchase Touchco, a New York start-up that specializes in pressure-sensitive touch technology, could bring with it a Superkindle that competes directly with the Apple iPad. | 224 |
| 2482. | Have a Medical Question? Text a Group of Doctors: A start-up called Truth on Call lets reporters, financial analysts, pharmaceutical executives and, soon, patients, text questions to a group of doctors. | 202 |
| 2483. | In Scans, Patients Deemed 'Vegetative' Signal Yes or No: Experts said a finding could alter the way some head injuries were diagnosed and also raise ethical questions about consulting severely disabled patients on care. | 219 |
| 2484. | Justice Defends Ruling on Finance: In a speech, Justice Clarence Thomas defended the Supreme Court ruling that President Obama criticized in his State of the Union address. | 172 |
| 2485. | At London Sale, a Giacometti Sets a Record: One of Alberto Giacometti's best-loved bronzes, "Walking Man I," has broken the world record price for a work of art at auction, selling to an unidentified bidder for $92.5 million. | 225 |
| 2486. | Cisco's Profit Surges 23 Percent: Revenue at the network equipment maker rose 8 percent in the second quarter. The financial performance exceeded expectations. | 159 |
| 2487. | Bernanke Takes Oath at Fed, Quietly: The ceremony marking a second four-year term as Fed chief had none of the pomp and praise of four years ago. | 145 |
| 2488. | Amazon Said to Buy Touch Start-Up: The company has acquired Touchco, a New York-based start-up, according to a person briefed on the deal. | 138 |
| 2489. | State of the Art: Best Cameras for $300 or Less: An experiment begun in 2001 continues: Which camera offers the most bang for relatively few bucks?. | 148 |
| 2490. | Amazon Is Said to Buy Touch-Screen Company: In a sign that Amazon wants to upgrade its Kindle e-reader to compete head-on with the Apple iPad, Amazon has acquired Touchco, a New York-based start-up specializing in touch-screen technology. | 238 |
| 2491. | Pakistani Scientist Convicted of Attempted Murder: A Pakistani neuroscientist was convicted on Wednesday of attempted murder charges for trying to kill American soldiers and F.B.I. agents in Afghanistan. | 203 |
| 2492. | Panel Absolves Climate Scientist: An academic board has largely cleared Dr. Michael E. Mann of misconduct arising from the unauthorized release of more than 1,000 e-mail messages. | 179 |
| 2493. | Nepal Struggles to Integrate Army: Within months, Nepal must complete the final, and most difficult, piece of the 2006 peace agreement: integrating Maoist fighters into the country's security forces. | 199 |
| 2494. | Time Warner's Movies Help It Swing to a Profit: The results provide more evidence that traditional media businesses may be pulling out of a prolonged downturn. | 159 |
| 2495. | New Olympus PEN E-PL1 Is Aimed at Everyday Users: Olympus has announced a new slick-looking PEN Micro Four Thirds camera that is easy to use and priced at $600. | 160 |
| 2496. | Russian Finance Minister Reveals Plan to Lift Technology: The government will order ministries to use an increasing percentage of their budgets to buy products that qualify as "innovative." | 189 |
| 2497. | Iran Opposition Leaders Urge Defiance of Regime: Mehdi Karroubi and Mir Hussein Moussavi are urging protesters to take to the streets on February 11. | 149 |
| 2498. | Haiti Welcomes Back Those Who Left: For years, educated 0migr0s have tried to play a more vital role in Haiti's development, with little success. The earthquake has changed that. | 178 |
| 2499. | Video Game Review | Mass Effect 2: Dragging Out a Galaxy Rescue: Mass Effect 2, more refined but less complex than its predecessor, melds the combat of a shooter with the storytelling and characterizations of a role-playing game. | 229 |
| 2500. | In Illinois Primaries for Governor, Results Still in Doubt: Gov. Patrick J. Quinn, a Democrat, claimed victory, but his opponent didn't concede. The results in the Republican race were even murkier. | 198 |
| 2501. | Though the Characters Are Lost, the Fans Try Not to Be: Tuesday night's season premiere of "Lost" seemed to be trying to strike a balance between the show's convoluted mythology and its more human, character-driven dimension. | 225 |
| 2502. | Powell Favors Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell': The former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff throws his support behind new efforts to undo the policy against openly gay members of the military. | 198 |
| 2503. | Obama to Democrats: Don't 'Play It Safe': President Obama tried to rally senators from his party to keep on pushing health care and economic proposals. | 151 |
| 2504. | Stop Driving Recalled Toyotas, Says Agency Chief: Ray LaHood, the Secretary of Transportation, advised owners of recalled Toyotas not to use them until they are repaired by a dealer. | 182 |
| 2505. | At a Neglected Movie Palace, Cobwebs Are Given Notice: The ACE Theatrical Group has agreed to restore the once-majestic Loew's Kings Theater in Brooklyn, which opened in 1929. | 175 |
| 2506. | Iraqi Court Overturns Ban on Hundreds of Candidates: By overturning the fiercely disputed ban of candidates for suspected ties to the Baath Party, the court may have averted a boycott of the national election. | 209 |
| 2507. | Japan Tells Toyota to Test Prius Brakes for Defect: The Japanese government received 14 reports of brake trouble, in another blow for the automaker. | 148 |
| 2508. | New York Haitians See Chance to Gain Clout: Many Haitians in the region see the disaster as an opening to talk about the direction of their community. | 150 |
| 2509. | AOL Posts Profit, but Subscribers Dwindle: The company said that quarterly net income was $1.4 million, compared with a loss of $1.9 billion a year earlier, but revenue fell as it lost subscribers. | 197 |
| 2510. | Critic's Notebook: If Meals Won Medals: Where to eat in Vancouver, British Columbia, which is among the best food towns in the history of the Winter Games. | 155 |
| 2511. | Comcast Profit Rises on Tax Gain and Higher Revenue: Fourth-quarter earnings were sharply higher, as the nation's largest cable operator solidified its position as the biggest U.S. Internet service provider as well. | 215 |
| 2512. | The Twitter Train Has Left the Station: How can the New Yorker writer George Packer dismiss Twitter as "crack for media addicts" without even trying the social networking service? | 179 |
| 2513. | 3 U.S. Soldiers Die in Attack by Pakistan Militants: No American soldiers are formally stationed in Pakistan, and their presence, mainly for intelligence and training missions, has been handled with extreme discretion. | 218 |
| 2514. | In Helping Haiti, Pierre Garcon Wins Fans in Miami: Pierre Garcon, a second-year receiver, has helped his parents' homeland while helping Indianapolis reach the Super Bowl. | 172 |
| 2515. | Obama Acts to Engage G.O.P., Testing Party's Intentions: The outreach is a marked shift in White House strategy intended to share the burden of governing and force Republicans to make compromises or be portrayed as obstructionist. | 230 |
| 2516. | Heel. Sit. Whisper. Good Dog.: Debarking, a procedure to quiet noisy dogs, is falling out of favor with veterinarians and animal rights advocates. | 146 |
| 2517. | 'Avatar' Bolsters News Corp.'s Earnings: Buoyed by "Avatar," the highest-grossing movie to date, News Corporation's adjusted second-quarter earnings were 25 cents a share, a nickel above the average expectations of analysts. | 224 |
| 2518. | Ford's Challenge to Gillibrand Splits Donors: Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Harold E. Ford Jr. are wooing and pressuring titans of finance to pick sides in what could be the marquee political battle of 2010. | 211 |
| 2519. | For Some Survivors, Polio Won't Fade Into the Past: Post-polio syndrome later in life has refocused surviors' minds on how the virus shaped their lives. | 152 |
| 2520. | Pornography, and an Issue of Restitution at a Price Set by the Victim: A bid to force possessors of child pornography to pay damages to a victim is part of a larger debate over fairness in sentencing sex offenders. | 214 |
| 2521. | China's Defiance on Rights Stirs Fears for Dissident: Experts say the disappearance of a human rights lawyer, Gao Zhisheng, with no official accounting or legal explanation, is a disturbing milestone. | 200 |
| 2522. | Rosensweig Lands At Textbook Renter Chegg.com: Veteran Silicon Valley executive Dan Rosensweig has left the top job at the Guitar Hero gaming franchise to take over Chegg.com, a fast-growing start-up that rents textbooks online. | 228 |
| 2523. | Official Says Terrorism Suspect Is Cooperating: The man who allegedly attempted to blow up a jetliner on Christmas has started talking again to interrogators. | 158 |
| 2524. | A.I.G. Plan for $100 Million Bonus Payout Draws Fire: The American International Group, the giant insurer rescued in the biggest government bailout ever, agreed to cut its next round of bonuses by $20 million, but it still came under political fire. | 249 |
| 2525. | No Aid or Rebound in Sight, More Homeowners Just Walk Away: By June, an estimated 5.1 million homeowners will face a critical point, when a home's value falls below 75 percent of what is owed on the mortgage. | 208 |
| 2526. | Google Adds Multi-Touch Features to Nexus One Phone: Users of Google's Nexus One smartphones will start seeing updates over the coming days that fix spotty 3G service and enable multi-touch navigation of maps, photos and the Web. | 229 |
| 2527. | App of the Week: Free Calls, if You Don't Mind Ads: iCall lets you make free calls from your iPhone. | 100 |
| 2528. | Guinea Brutality Set Stage for Surprising Calm: Something rare has happened in a region often given to brutal autocracy: power has been peacefully transferred to a civilian, just four months after an army massacre. | 214 |
| 2529. | Official Says Terrorism Suspect Is Cooperating: The Christmas Day airplane terrorism suspect has been cooperating with investigators, a federal official said. | 158 |
| 2530. | Dot-Com Crash Catches Up With Venture Capitalists: Ten-year venture capital returns are deteriorating, yet venture capital still outperformed the public markets. | 161 |
| 2531. | Lawmakers Ask Toyota to Prove Fix Solves Problem: A House committee wants documents showing the electronic systems on cars were not at fault. | 141 |
| 2532. | Intelligence Chief Says Cyberattack Threat Is Growing: Increasingly sophisticated enemies have "severely threatened" America's information systems, Dennis C. Blair told a Senate committee Tuesday. | 196 |
| 2533. | Volcker Takes Tough Line on Trading by Banks: Paul A. Volcker, the former Federal Reserve chairman, pushed his plan on Tuesday to restrict the investment activities of large banks, telling the Senate Banking Committee that there was no "rationale for public funds - taxpayer funds - protecting and supporting essentially proprietary and speculative activities." | 361 |
| 2534. | Slowly, Food Distribution in Haiti Improves: Paper coupons that can be redeemed for 55 pounds of rice under a new United Nations food program have become more valuable than Haitian money. | 187 |
| 2535. | Nokia Gets Its Manos: Nokia has hired a former Microsoft data center guru, Mike Manos, to help it build a presence selling cloud computing services. | 148 |
| 2536. | 'Avatar' and 'Hurt Locker' Lead Oscar Field: The Academy scattered its honors among an unusually wide field of contenders. | 122 |
| 2537. | Blair Called a Liar in Iraq Inquiry: Days after Tony Blair offered an impassioned defense of his decision to take Britain to war in Iraq, a former cabinet minister delivered a blistering condemnation. | 200 |
| 2538. | Macmillan Books Still Mostly Absent From Amazon.com: While it seems to have surrendered to a publisher's demands for higher e-book prices, Amazon is still keeping many Macmillan books off of its site. | 200 |
| 2539. | Obama Promotes Small-Business Lending Plan: Focusing on job creation in New Hampshire on Tuesday, President Obama promoted his $30 billion lending plan. | 152 |
| 2540. | Intelligence Chief Says Cyber Threat Is Growing: Increasingly sophisticated enemies have "severely threatened" America's information systems, Dennis C. Blair told a Senate committee Tuesday. | 190 |
| 2541. | Some News Outlets Ready to Try Charging Online Readers: A new Steven Brill endeavor enables news outlets to charge their online readers. The tattered news industry may be ready to give it a whirl. | 196 |
| 2542. | A Look Under the Hood of Tesla Motors: Tesla's I.P.O. filing reveals that the company is behind on achieving its ambitious goals. But Elon Musk, its chief executive, has big financial incentives to get the company on track. | 223 |
| 2543. | Top Defense Officials Seek to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell': Adm. Mike Mullen and Defense Secretary Robert Gates told a Senate panel they would review how to institute a policy allowing openly gay people to serve in the military. | 227 |
| 2544. | Ford's Sales Rose 25% in January: The automaker expected an increase because of a stronger economy and Toyota's problems with its gas pedal system. | 147 |
| 2545. | Preflight Error Had a Role in Buffalo Crash, Agency Says: An error made by the crew before takeoff was a key ingredient in the crash that killed 49 people, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. | 210 |
| 2546. | Critical Care: The Decline of St. Vincent's Hospital: The 161-year-old Roman Catholic hospital in Greenwich Village faces an offer from a chain that would convert it to an outpatient center. | 190 |
| 2547. | Extra Money for Science in Obama's Budget: The president's proposed spending plan would increase money for the Health and Human Services Department and the National Institutes of Health. | 186 |
| 2548. | News Analysis: Billions for NASA, With a Push to Find New Ways Into Space: The budget would cancel the program to replace the space shuttles in favor of developing new technology. | 179 |
| 2549. | Midterm Season Opens With Primary in Illinois: Voters went to the polls on Tuesday across Illinois, where Republicans are eager to make inroads in November. | 156 |
| 2550. | Police Question Suspect in Fatal Brooklyn Fire: A man seen on videotape helping people out of the fire that killed five people in Brooklyn on Saturday is now in custody and is expected to be charged with setting the fire. | 221 |
| 2551. | 'Avatar' and 'Hurt Locker' Lead the Oscar Field: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences scattered its honors among an unusually wide field of contenders on Tuesday. | 173 |
| 2552. | YouTube's Take From Movie Rentals: $10,709.16: YouTube's first foray into online movie rentals began with very modest results. | 126 |
| 2553. | What If You Could Wear Your Smartphone Like a Bracelet?: Asus is developing new form factors for computers, such as a bracelet and a roll-up tablet, that rely on flexible, ultralight displays. | 192 |
| 2554. | Agnilux is Start-Up for 'Won't Say a Peep': A company full of former Apple engineers is busy working on, well, who knows what. | 127 |
| 2555. | From the Archive: Magnum's Moving Images: More than 180,000 prints from Magnum Photos have been shipped to Texas. The intent is to make them more accessible than ever. | 167 |
| 2556. | White House Watches Illinois Primary: The White House has a stake in every campaign across the country, but in no place is the investment more personal than Illinois, which heads to the polls on Tuesday. | 203 |
| 2557. | Obama to Skip European Union Summit in Madrid: The White House said it was a scheduling matter, but European officials, who learned of the decision in the press, said as of two weeks ago, there had been no hint that President Obama would not attend. | 249 |
| 2558. | Russians Rally Around a Falling Enclave: Once a charming Moscow neighborhood, Rechnik is now a battleground in a fight between the government and homeowners over ambiguous land laws. | 182 |
| 2559. | China's New Travelers Aren't Far From Home: Spurred by a mix of middle-class money, government support and interest in rediscovering China, its domestic tourism market is beating predictions and bucking global trends. | 217 |
| 2560. | At Issue: Counting the Jobs Created: Even with simplified definitions of "saved" or "created" jobs, there is confusion about the affect of the stimulus. | 152 |
| 2561. | Feng Shui Master Is Denied Billionaire's Estate in Hong Kong: A judge ruled on Tuesday that the estate of Nina Wang, once Asia's richest woman, will not be going to her feng shui master and married lover. | 204 |
| 2562. | Advertising: An Advocacy Ad Stirs a National Debate: The evangelical group, Focus on the Family, has purchased an ad for the Super Bowl that is expected to contain an anti-abortion message. | 189 |
| 2563. | Yahoo Renews Deal to Use A.P. Material: It was not clear whether The A.P. won more money from the deal, or what it might mean for the company's talks with Google and Microsoft. | 176 |
| 2564. | Hacking for Fun and Profit in China's Underworld: A young hacker let a reporter into his world of trolling for information that may one day be worth money. | 155 |
| 2565. | Google Extends Outside Research Funding to New Fields: Google is stepping up its funding of university research with $5.7 million in grants focused in four fields: machine learning, the use of cellphones in data collection, energy efficiency in computing and privacy. | 267 |
| 2566. | Football's First Family: Archie Manning, revered in New Orleans for his 11 seasons as quarterback of the Saints and his years of commitment to the city, says he can't root against his son. | 188 |
| 2567. | A Twist in Wall St. Reform Talks: President Obama's proposals to tax and curb the activities of Wall Street have thrown an unpredictable element into the debate over financial regulatory reform. | 194 |
| 2568. | A Haitian Town Tries to Stay Busy: It is the thirst for normalcy, not gain, that seems to drive business in L0og0ne's central square, where 2,500 people have moved since the earthquake. | 185 |
| 2569. | In Some Ministries, Flock Is Now a Fight Team: Evangelical churches are embracing mixed martial arts in an effort to appeal to young men. | 137 |
| 2570. | Paulson's Final Days at Treasury: Still More Bailouts: In his new memoir, former Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. makes clear that his final days in the Bush administration didn't lack for drama, even after the worst of the financial crisis had subsided. | 261 |
| 2571. | Teenagers Speak Up on Salinger: Teenage readers share their thoughts about Holden Caulfield. | 92 |
| 2572. | News Photos, on the Move, Make News: The entire collection of pictures amassed over more than half a century by the Magnum photo cooperative will now be accessible to scholars and the public. | 191 |
| 2573. | For Fannie and Freddie, the Future Looks Cloudy: The Great Bailout is mostly over for the banks. For Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the lifeline keeps getting longer. | 163 |
| 2574. | In China Underworld, Hacking for Fun and Profit: A young hacker let a reporter into his world of trolling for information that may one day be worth money. | 154 |
| 2575. | News Analysis: Huge Deficits May Alter U.S. Politics and Global Power: Projections suggest there is virtually no room over the next decade for new domestic initiatives for President Obama or his successors. | 206 |
| 2576. | Google Planning Store for Business Apps: Google plans to enlist Google Apps partners in stocking a new online store in an effort to bolster its enterprise software business. | 173 |
| 2577. | Saving Tiny Toads Without a Home: Conservationists who have worked for years to sustain the Kihansi spray toad are unsure it can survive if it is returned to the wild. | 167 |
| 2578. | Study Finds Growth Spurt Among East Coast Trees: Forests in the eastern U.S. appear to be growing faster in response to rising levels of carbon dioxide. | 152 |
| 2579. | France Telecom's to Split Top Management Posts: France Telecom said its chairman and chief executive, Didier Lombard, had proposed to hand his role as chief executive over to Stephane Richard. | 192 |
| 2580. | Extra Money for Science in Obama's Budget: The president's proposed spending plan would increase money for the Health and Human Services Department and the National Institutes of Health. | 186 |
| 2581. | New Budget Assumes Passage of Health Care Bill: The $3.8 trillion budget released on Monday reflects multiple layers of optimism. | 129 |
| 2582. | Countries Submit Emission Goals: A total of 55 developed and developing countries restated earlier pledges to curb emissions by 2020. | 133 |
| 2583. | As Marines Move In, the Taliban Fight a Shadowy War: A joint American-Afghan operation in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, demonstrates how insurgents combine ancient signaling methods with modern weaponry. | 204 |
| 2584. | At the iPad's Heart, a Little Chip Designed by Apple Itself: With the A4 chip, Apple has challenged the norms of the mobile device industry, where chip design is usually left to microprocessor companies. | 203 |
| 2585. | What Does It Mean to Be an 'Independent' Contractor?: A new proposal tucked in the president's 2011 budget to curb the misclassification of workers. | 148 |
| 2586. | Video: Ten Minutes With the Budget Printer: Robert Tapella, the public printer of the United States, is also this week's guest on "Ten Minutes," the video series on The Caucus. | 176 |
| 2587. | With Bill Stalled, What if Talks Reopen?: Why aren't Democrats talking about writing a new bill? | 96 |
| 2588. | A Little Chip Designed by Apple Itself: With the A4 chip, Apple has challenged the norms of the mobile device industry, where chip design is usually left to microprocessor companies. | 182 |
| 2589. | Russia's Evolution, Seen Through Golden Arches: When McDonald's entered the Soviet Union, it had no choice but to supply itself. Now the last ingredient 0 burger buns 0 has been turned over to the private sector. | 212 |
| 2590. | NYT: TimesTalks presents Natalie Portman: The New York Times' Patrick Healy talks to actress Natalie Portman. | 109 |
| 2591. | Gates Shakes Up Leadership and Funding for F-35: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he was replacing the general in charge of the Pentagon's largest weapons program and withholding millions from the contractor. | 214 |
| 2592. | Presidential Condolences and Troop Suicides: The White House is reviewing the "no-letter" policy for families of active duty service members who commit suicide. | 160 |
| 2593. | One On One: T.J. Creamer, Astronaut (Currently In Space): In an exclusive e-mail interview, astronaut T.J. Creamer talks about tweeting from space, diet and depth perception experiments on the space station, and a treadmill named Stephen Colbert. | 246 |
| 2594. | Two Israeli Officers Reprimanded for Gaza Shelling: The announcement by the Israeli military was a rare admission of high-level wrongdoing. | 139 |
| 2595. | 10 Americans Arrested in Haiti Await Charges: The members of a Baptist group were arrested for trying to take 33 children across the border. | 140 |
| 2596. | One On One: T.J. Creamer, Astronaut (Currently In Space): In an exclusive e-mail interview, astronaut T.J. Creamer talks about tweeting from space, diet and depth perception experiments on the space station, and a treadmill named Stephen Colbert. | 246 |
| 2597. | Grammys Attract Biggest Audience in Years: The ratings dwarf other recent awards shows. | 87 |
| 2598. | Obama Calls for End to NASA's Moon Program: The budget would cancel the program to replace the space shuttles in favor of developing new technology. | 148 |
| 2599. | Father of Terrorism Defendant Is Charged Again: The father of Najibullah Zazi, the Denver shuttle bus driver arrested in September on terrorism charges after a visit to New York, was charged with obstruction of justice in an indictment unsealed Monday. | 252 |
| 2600. | Officer Jabbed Baton Between Man's Buttocks, Colleague Testifies: A police officer testified Monday morning that he saw the officer accused of abusing Michael Mineo jab a baton between Mr. Mineo's buttocks. | 206 |
| 2601. | Manufacturing Expanded Last Month: The January data renewed hope that rising activity at the nation's factories may help lead the economy out of its downturn. | 158 |
| 2602. | Trial to Open in Concorde Disaster: Nearly 10 years after a Concorde jet crashed on take-off from Paris, Continental Airlines and five individuals are due to stand trial Tuesday in a French criminal court. | 205 |
| 2603. | Bruno Is Gone, but His Ride Remains: Democrats said a year ago that they planned to sell a vehicle used by the former Senate majority leader, but they have yet to do so. | 169 |
| 2604. | Obama Calls for End to NASA's Moon Program: The budget would cancel the program to replace the space shuttles in favor of developing new technology. | 148 |
| 2605. | Administration Outlines Proposed Changes to 'No Child' Law: Some of the proposed changes to the No Child Left Behind education law were outlined Monday morning in documents relating to the president's 2011 budget. | 213 |
| 2606. | Europe Looms as Major Battleground for Google: On issues ranging from privacy to copyrights, clashes with European lawmakers, regulators and consumer advocates are escalating. | 175 |
| 2607. | A Tougher 'A' at Princeton Has Students on Edge: Some 'Type-A' students on an Ivy League campus worry that the job market may punish them for grades lower than at other institutions. | 182 |
| 2608. | Monday Puzzle: The Toiling Antomatons: "Avatar; poignantly reinforced a philosophical dilemma that I had first experienced many years ago while reading a science fiction story by the great Isaac Asimov, "That Thou Art Mindful of Him." | 234 |
| 2609. | A Hidden Danger of 'an Aspirin a Day': Dr. Neena Abraham discusses the hazards of taking a baby aspirin a day. | 110 |
| 2610. | Lazio Criticizes Cuomo for Dithering on Election Plans: Rick Lazio, the leading Republican candidate for governor, criticizes Attorney General Cuomo for waffling on whether he is running for governor. | 200 |
| 2611. | New York City's Fire Department Braces for Budget Cuts: Officials are analyzing statistics, block by block, to determine how to most safely take engines and ladder trucks out of service. | 186 |
| 2612. | Ask a Yoga Instructor: Taking Questions: Bryn Chrisman, a vinyasa flow yoga teacher and kirtan leader, responds to readers. | 123 |
| 2613. | U.S. Church Protests Haiti's Arrests of Its Members: Members of an Idaho Baptist church were among 10 people detained for trying to take 33 children out of Haiti. | 162 |
| 2614. | Converting Coal Plants to Biomass: A new study suggests that coal-powered generating plants retrofitted to run on a mixture of coal and dried wood pellets can be cost competitive -- and gentler on the climate. | 209 |
| 2615. | Exxon's Profit Fell 23% in 4th Quarter: The decline reflected lower oil prices and weaker demand for fuels amid a slowing economy. | 130 |
| 2616. | 'The War Against Suburbia': Monday | Today's idea: The Obama administration's city-focused, environmentalist "war against suburbia" helps explain the Democrats' recent electoral setbacks, a commentator writes. Urban-dense, "smart growth" policies may not be smart politics. [New Goegraphy] | 290 |
| 2617. | Toyota Says It Will Start Fixing Recalled Cars This Week: The company said engineers have developed and "rigorously tested" a remedy that involves reinforcing the pedal to eliminate excess friction. | 198 |
| 2618. | Scores Killed in Attack on Shiite Pilgrims in Iraq: At least 41 people were killed on the outskirts of Baghdad, officials said, as a suicide bomber struck at a procession. | 171 |
| 2619. | Deficit to Increase $100 Billion Under Obama's New Budget: President Obama's proposed budget would bring this year's deficit to nearly $1.6 trillion, but help lower annual deficits over the next decade, officials said. | 218 |
| 2620. | Showcase: It Couldn't Be, but It Is: Stephen Ferry saw the magic realism of Gabriel Garcia Marquez from his first hours in Colombia. Then, as Valerie Lapinski reports, he set out to photograph the source. | 204 |
| 2621. | Scandinavia At War: Expect no Viking surge | 42 |
| 2622. | Suicide Bomber Kills 13 in Baghdad: An Iraqi police official said a suicide bomber walking among Shiite pilgrims in northern Baghdad has detonated an explosives belt, killing at least 13 people. | 194 |
| 2623. | Music: Michael Jackson Tribute a Standout in Grammy Telecast: The 52nd annual Grammy Awards placed good intentions at the core of the show, with a Michael Jackson tribute that was also a protest: "Earth Song." | 209 |
| 2624. | IPad Can't Play Flash Video, but It May Not Matter: Many video sites have been experimenting with a new format, HTML5, that may reduce an attitude that devices failing to support Adobe's Flash technology are wanting. | 216 |
| 2625. | Obama to Field Questions Posted by YouTube Users: A White House official called the live Webcast "a way to give people access to the president that feels more participatory." | 174 |
| 2626. | Britain Warned Businesses of Threat of Chinese Spying: A secret 2008 warning by the MI5 spy agency informed hundreds of British companies of a wide-ranging effort by China to hack into companies' computers and blackmail foreigners. | 231 |
| 2627. | Bravo Works With Foursquare to Engage TV Fans on Phones: Foursquare's chief executive sees the partnership as a way to enhance his service with additional tips about restaurants and other locations. | 198 |
| 2628. | Advertising: Pepsi Invites the Public to Do Good: Abstaining from the Super Bowl commercial scrim this year, Pepsi is instead inviting the public to vote on worthy causes to which it will donate money. | 201 |
| 2629. | Biggest Haul at Grammys Goes to Beyonc0: Beyonc0 was the top winner at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards with six prizes, including song of the year for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)." | 184 |
| 2630. | Why the iPad Web Demo Was Full of Holes: While Apple may not come out and say it has no interest in supporting Adobe's Flash, its actions speak louder than words. | 162 |
| 2631. | $100 Billion Increase in Deficit Is Forecast: The additional tax cuts and public works spending that President Obama has proposed would bring this year's deficit to nearly $1.6 trillion. | 186 |
| 2632. | Forces Pushing Obama to Act on Gays in Military: A variety of 21st century forces have made overturning "don't ask, don't tell" a White House priority in 2010. | 159 |
| 2633. | Robben Island Journal: Men Defend Historic Mandela Site ... From Rabbits: Robben Island is overrun with rabbits and managers have resorted to a gory solution: gunning them down. | 177 |
| 2634. | U.S. Examines Whether Blackwater Tried Bribery: An inquiry will determine whether Blackwater officials tried to influence Iraqi officials in hopes of retaining work after a deadly shooting in 2007. | 197 |
| 2635. | Toyota's Slow Awakening to a Deadly Problem: A fatal accident in August led Toyota to step up its inquiry of unintended acceleration, yet only last week did it come to terms with the problem's scope. | 199 |
| 2636. | The Media Equation: To Deliver, iPad Needs Media Deals: The iPad is a device for consuming media, not creating it. So are the media providers ready to do business?. | 164 |
| 2637. | Cornish Journal: A Recluse? Well, Not to His Neighbors: To the residents of Cornish, N.H., J. D. Salinger was not a recluse. He was a townsperson 0 just a guy called Jerry. | 172 |
| 2638. | Obama Seeks Sweeping Change in 'No Child' Law: The changes would affect how schools are judged to be passing or failing, and would eliminate a deadline for academic proficiency. | 177 |
| 2639. | Media Cache: Mobile Advertising Ready to Grow: Every year, forecasters predict that mobile advertising is going to be the next big thing in marketing. This year, there may be some reasons to listen. | 198 |
| 2640. | Foursquare Teams With Bravo TV: Bravo TV will be offering rewards and other incentives tied to its shows to players of the mobile social gaming start-up, Foursquare. | 165 |
| 2641. | Amazon Concedes on Electronic Book Pricing: The book retailer is selling Macmillan's products again after halting sales over the company's attempts to set higher prices for its online books. | 190 |
| 2642. | An Electric Boost for Bicyclists: The booming Chinese electric-bike industry is spurring impressive sales in India, Europe and the United States. | 145 |
| 2643. | Gunmen in Mexico Kill 13 at Party: The attack in the violent border city of Ciudad Ju0rez bore the signs of the drug-related violence that has killed thousands. | 160 |
| 2644. | An Electric Boost for Bicyclists: The booming Chinese electric-bike industry is spurring impressive sales in India, Europe and the United States. | 145 |
| 2645. | F.D.A. Aims at Doctors' Drug Pitches: Dr. Leslie Baumann's comments in the media about an antiwrinkle drug violated restrictions on drug promotion, the agency said, in what is believed to be the first time an individual investigator was warned. | 244 |
| 2646. | In Portland, Going Green and Growing Vertical in a Bid for Energy Savings: The federal government plans to plant a bold vertical garden with "vegetative fins" that will grow more than 200 feet high on the western fa0ade of the main federal building. | 249 |
| 2647. | News Analysis: U.S. Starts to Push Back Against China in Growing Rift: In announcing an arms sales package to Taiwan, the U.S. leveled a direct strike at the heart of the most sensitive issue between the two countries. | 218 |
| 2648. | Live Blog: The Grammy Awards: The Grammy Awards tend to be less about the accolades (though the winning artists will be more than happy to receive them) then it is about high-energy performances. | 195 |
| 2649. | Amazon Concedes on Electronic Book Pricing: Amazon said that while it strongly disagreed with Macmillan's stance, it would concede to the publisher. | 148 |
| 2650. | Museum Review | International Civil Rights Center and Museum: Four Men, a Counter and Soon, Revolution: The International Civil Rights Center and Museum reminds us that a cataclysmic transformation took place over the right to be ordinary. | 239 |
| 2651. | One Noodle at a Time in Tokyo: Ramen, a simple concoction of broth and noodles, has inspired passion among Japanese and foreigners alike, and allows for a deeper understanding of the city itself. | 195 |
| 2652. | Mel Gibson Can't Topple 'Avatar': The much-hyped return to the multiplex of Mel Gibson proved no threat to James Cameron's "Avatar." | 132 |
| 2653. | Pakistani Taliban Leader Is Reported Dead: A state-run television report that Hakimullah Mehsud had died in a drone strike set off a storm of speculation about the fate of Pakistan's chief domestic enemy. | 204 |
| 2654. | For Bulgarian Writer, Death Imitates Art: The killing of author Bobi Tsankov underscores how Bulgaria's homegrown mafia still holds sway over the country, experts say. | 167 |
| 2655. | Disney Looking To Sell What's Left Of Miramax: Disney is in negotiations to sell off what's left of Miramax, the art-house studio founded by Harvey and Bob Weinstein. | 166 |
| 2656. | Moving Your Business to a Smaller Market: Especially the today's economy, the advantages can be significant. | 108 |
| 2657. | Plans for Airlift of Injured Haitians on Hold: The White House said it was working on a plan to resume a U.S. military airlift of Haitians seriously injured in the earthquake to American hospitals. | 197 |
| 2658. | Bankers Put Focus on 'Real Economy': Jobs will be hard to find as the financial system and world economies are put on a firmer footing, key participants at the World Economic Forum said Sunday. | 193 |
| 2659. | In Haiti, a Puzzling Drought of Tears: When the poorest lose all, they are twice robbed. In calamity, the effort to survive can steal even their will to stop and cry. | 166 |
| 2660. | Directors Turn to 'Hurt Locker': The Directors Guild winner has gone on to win the best picture Oscar in 54 of 60 years, so awards pundits immediately began predicting that Kathryn Bigelow would go on to make history as the first female director to win an Oscar, or possibly two. | 279 |
| 2661. | Excess Reigns at Super Bowl and That's No Ballyhoo: Since the Super Bowl began, the buildup has been interminable, the game sometimes anticlimactic, and the news media coverage ambivalent. | 188 |
| 2662. | Thais Say North Korea Arms Were Iran-Bound: A large shipment of North Korean weapons seized in Bangkok in December was bound for an airport in Iran, according to a Thai government report. | 187 |
| 2663. | Sunday Word: Budget Matters: Details on President Obama's budget proposal for the 2011 fiscal year are filtering out. | 117 |
| 2664. | Chicago News Cooperative: As Lender, Chicago Senate Candidate Was Party to Bank Woes: The near-failure of Broadway Bank, which is the source of wealth that made Alexi Giannoulias a viable candidate, is threatening to make him a political non-entity again. | 255 |
| 2665. | Qaddafi Chides African Union After Leadership Change: Muammar el-Qaddafi of Libya, failing in his bid to stay on as chairman of the African Union, said the pan-African group wasted time while failing to meet global challenges. | 226 |
| 2666. | Watch the Grammy Awards With ArtsBeat: Jon Caramanica and Dave Itzkoff will be watching the show tonight and live blogging about the awards, performances and other surprises. | 174 |
| 2667. | Federer Wins Australian Open Title: Roger Federer won his 16th Grand Slam championship, dusting Andy Murray in straights sets, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6. | 141 |
| 2668. | Willie Mays, at 78, Decides to Tell His Story: The Hall of Famer is the subject of the forthcoming "Willie Mays: The Life, the Legend," the first time he has cooperated with a biographer. | 187 |
| 2669. | A Look at America's New Hope: The Afghan Tribes: Afghanistan is built on its tribes. How they work. How power flows. Who matters most. | 134 |
| 2670. | Vancouver's Former Mayor Remains Face of the Games: Sam Sullivan, a quadriplegic, captivated the world at the Turin Games when he waved the Olympic flag from his wheelchair at the closing ceremony. | 197 |
| 2671. | The Importance of Being Ernie: The Fox 5 anchor has won a lot of fans during his three decades on the air, and he doesn't want to be remembered for a certain off-the-cuff remark about a chicken. | 194 |
| 2672. | Site for Terror Trial Isn't Its Only Obstacle: The meltdown of a potential Manhattan 9/11 trial is the latest measure of the stubborn complexity of President Obama's national security inheritance. | 196 |
| 2673. | On New, Spare Broadway, Less Scenery to Chew: For the big Broadway musical, surviving the recession often means that the sets are rarely stars anymore. | 151 |
| 2674. | Iraq Mends a System to Treat Trauma: By 2006, fewer than 100 psychiatrists remained in Iraq, so the government has embarked on a program to rebuild its ruined mental health care system. | 185 |
| 2675. | A Determined Quest to Bring Adoptive Ties to Foster Teenagers: Intensive searches in St. Louis for long-lost relatives of teenagers languishing in foster care reflect a growing national shift toward relatives as caretakers. | 223 |
| 2676. | Haiti Is Again a Canvas for Approaches to Aid: A contentious debate is going on over whether a grand reconstruction plan can finally fix the country or would be doomed to repeat previous failures. | 196 |
| 2677. | Where There's No Smoke, Altria Hopes There's Fire: The company once called Philip Morris is hoping the F.D.A. will go easier on Marlboro Snus, a spit-free smokeless pouch, than on Marlboro cigarettes. | 200 |
| 2678. | Steve Jobs and the Economics of Elitism: In the universe of Steve Jobs, personal vision trumps the wisdom of the crowd. He's ready when he thinks we're ready. | 158 |
| 2679. | Creators of 'Lost' Say the GPS Unit Is Plugged In: The end of the story of the mysterious island is near, although it hasn't even been written yet. | 147 |
| 2680. | Toyota to Issue a Fix for Recalled Cars: The automaker has come up with a remedy for the accelerator pedals that could become stuck, which prompted a recall of millions of cars around the world. | 194 |
| 2681. | Obama Budget Freezes Much Domestic Spending: The budget for fiscal year 2011, which begins in October, will identify the winners and losers behind the president's proposal for a three-year freeze of a portion of the budget. | 223 |
| 2682. | Novelties: Recharging Your Cellphone, Mother Nature's Way: New solar panels use a photosensitive dye to start its energy production, much the way leaves use chlorophyll to begin photosynthesis. | 193 |
| 2683. | Corner Office: Are You a C.E.O. of Something?: Mark Pincus, head of Zynga, a provider of online social games, says it's important to give employees a responsibility that makes them stretch. | 189 |
| 2684. | Unboxed: Smart Dust? Not Quite, but We're Getting There: Some ambitious projects in sensor research offer a glimpse of where this fledgling field may be headed. | 160 |
| 2685. | Davos 2010: Leaders in Davos Weigh Ways to Regain Trust: If there was one lesson from Davos, it was this: trust in governments, corporations and banks has become as elusive as sure footing on Davos's icy streets. | 212 |
| 2686. | Political Memo: G.O.P. Facing Opportunities and Obstacles: At a moment of what appears to be great opportunity, the Republican Party continues to struggle with disputes over ideology and tactics as well as a lack of leadership. | 227 |
| 2687. | City Critic: On the Plate, a Pinch or a Pound?: With salt the latest addition to the mayor's health hit list, we take a look at how much is in some of New York's favorite dishes. | 178 |
| 2688. | U.N. Retools Food Distribution in Haiti: After two weeks of often-chaotic food distribution, the United Nations announced a coupon-based system to give rice to 10,000 Haitians a day at 16 locations. | 198 |
| 2689. | U.S. Speeding Up Missile Defenses in Persian Gulf: The Obama administration is accelerating the deployment of a series of new defenses against possible Iranian missile attacks in the Persian Gulf, according to officials. | 220 |
| 2690. | On the Hill: Northeastern Republicans Envision Comeback: The Republican Party is taking heart in some strong candidacies of late, including two races for the Senate. | 165 |
| 2691. | China Leading Race to Make Clean Energy: Shifting to sustainable energy could leave the West dependent on technology from China, much as the developed world now depends on oil from the Mideast. | 193 |
| 2692. | From High Jinks to Handcuffs: James O'Keefe III, a videographer accused of trying to tamper with a senator's phones, is one of many young conservatives who use pranks and recordings to upend what they view as liberal biases. | 224 |
| 2693. | China Warns of Sanctions in Fallout Over Taiwan: A threat toward U.S. arms contractors came after Washington agreed to sell Taiwan $6.4 billion in arms. | 152 |
| 2694. | The Places They Go When Banks Say No: As traditional banks have spurned small businesses, many have turned to firms that provide a relatively expensive alternative: purchase-order financing. | 190 |
| 2695. | 5 Dead in Brooklyn Apartment Fire: Five people were killed when fire engulfed their apartments above a row of stores in Bensonhurst. | 132 |
| 2696. | Is the iPad a Kid's Best Friend?: Why Apple may have created the ultimate plaything for kids. | 93 |
| 2697. | China Halts Military Exchanges With U.S.: China suspended military exchange visits with the United States in protest over planned U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. | 156 |
| 2698. | Williams Outlasts Henin to Win Australian Open: The three-set thriller showcased Serena Williams's big serve, ballistic forehand and unquenchable will to win as she turned back Justin Henin, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. | 205 |
| 2699. | In Casinos, New York Faces Uncertain Returns: With one coming to a Queens racetrack and others on the horizon, how many casinos are too many for the state? | 155 |
| 2700. | To California, Moon Junk Is State Treasure: A state historical commission wants to raise awareness about California's contribution to the Apollo 11 moon mission, which left lots of detritus behind. | 197 |
| 2701. | Complaint Box | Ubiquitous Pets: Differing views on the wisdom and manners of humans who go everywhere with their dogs. | 119 |
| 2702. | Masculinity in a Spray Can: That smell wafting through middle-school hallways? It's tween boys trying on manhood. | 115 |
| 2703. | Giving Life in a Land Overflowing With Pain: At a tent outside the general hospital in Port-au-Prince, now one of the better medical facilities in Haiti, the joy found in most maternity wards has been lost to the cracked earth. | 227 |
| 2704. | Amazon Removes Macmillan Books: The move is one result of the strong disagreement between the Internet company and the publisher over the pricing of e-books. | 157 |
| 2705. | Full of Tricks, White Dazzles in the Superpipe: Shaun White put on a flawless performance at the Winter X Games that reinforced his status as the gold-medal favorite at the Vancouver Olympics. | 192 |
| 2706. | Tesla Motors Plans Public Offering to Raise $100 Million: The filing from Tesla Motors represents a landmark in the resurgence of electric car technology that most car makers until recently had dismissed as impractical. | 219 |
| 2707. | Amazon Pulls Macmillan Books Over E-book Price Disagreement: Amazon removed Macmillan books from its site in a dispute over prices of e-books. | 142 |
| 2708. | Generation B: Six Mississippis and Counting: A touch football league is called 12 Again. For two hours each Sunday morning that's how these middle-aged men feel. | 161 |
| 2709. | Cost Dispute Halts Airlift of Injured Haiti Quake Victims: The United States has suspended its evacuations of critically injured Haitian earthquake victims until a dispute over who will pay for their care is settled. | 216 |
| 2710. | Coaching Baseball Rookies for Life in the Limelight: Therapists and former major leaguers help top prospects avoid the pitfalls of living in the public eye. | 156 |
| 2711. | Cardinals' Warner Walks Away After 12 Improbable Years: Kurt Warner announced his retirement after a dozen years in a league that at first rejected him, then revered him as he came from nowhere to lead the St. Louis Rams to two Super Bowls. | 240 |
| 2712. | Off Script, Obama and the G.O.P. Vent Politely: President Obama attended a House Republican retreat for a robust debate on policies and politics with the opposition, a rarity in the scripted world of American politics. | 218 |
| 2713. | U.S. to Move 9/11 Trial From New York City, Official Says: The Obama administration is said to have abandoned plans to try Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other alleged Sept. 11 plotters in the heart of downtown Manhattan. | 222 |
| 2714. | When Phones Are Just Too Smart: A research firm found that the average iPhone or iPod Touch owner uses 5 to 10 apps regularly. | 126 |
| 2715. | U.S. Approves $6 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan: The move is sure to enrage China and could possibly complicate the Obama administration's push to get Beijing's cooperation on Iran. | 178 |
| 2716. | Jobless Turn to Family for Help, Often With Complications: When unemployment leads to borrowing from family and friends, the experience can be stressful. | 153 |
| 2717. | New Teams Created to Connect Dots of Terror Plots: In response to the failed Christmas airliner bombing, the National Counterterrorism Center is creating teams of specialists to pursue emerging terror plots. | 207 |
| 2718. | Nuclear Power Gets Strong Push From White House: The administration moved to promote nuclear power as a clean energy alternative, with a loan guarantee proposal and a commission to study waste disposal options. | 210 |
| 2719. | Toyota Recall Hits 9 Million Cars Worldwide: The carmaker said up to 1.8 million cars in Europe could be affected and that it had identified a remedy. | 150 |
| 2720. | Results of Study on Cellphone Use Surprise Researchers: A study conducted by the Highway Loss Data Institute shows that laws banning cellphone use while driving has not resulted in a reduction in car crashes. | 208 |
| 2721. | Its First Profit in 5 Quarters Pushes Kodak Stock Up 25%: Shares of the company jumped 25 percent, lifted by consumer and commercial inkjet printer sales, leaner costs and royalties. | 182 |
| 2722. | Nokia Profit Rises on Smartphone Sales and Cost-Cutting: The company increased its share of the lucrative smartphone market and promised to deliver phones with enhanced touch-screens this year. | 193 |
| 2723. | Amazon's Holiday Sales Buoyed Profit: Sales and net income both beat analysts' estimates as shoppers took advantage of holiday discounts and free shipping. | 155 |
| 2724. | Loss Forecast at Motorola; Shares Drop: The company, which is trying to end a years-long sales slump, said it would introduce several new smartphones this year. | 160 |
| 2725. | Samsung Forecasts Strong Year: Samsung Electronics expects rapidly recovering demand for its premium computer memory chips and flat screen TVs to drive growth this year as it reported better than expected quarterly profits Friday. | 230 |
| 2726. | U.N. Mission Head in Afghanistan Met With Taliban Envoys: Kai Eide, the U.N. representative, spoke with members of the Taliban leadership this month to discuss the possibility of peace talks, officials said. | 207 |
| 2727. | Clinton Warns China on Iran Sanctions: The secretary of state told China on Friday that it would face diplomatic isolation if it did not fall in line. | 150 |
| 2728. | Jury Reaches Guilty Verdict in Murder of Abortion Doctor: It took jurors 37 minutes on Friday to convict Scott Roeder, an abortion opponent, of first-degree murder in the death of George R. Tiller. | 197 |
| 2729. | Obama, House Republicans Debate Their Divisions: The president and House Republicans meet in Baltimore, discussing their different approaches to several issues. | 160 |
| 2730. | Haitian Lawmakers Seek to Postpone Upcoming Elections: Haitian lawmakers plan to ask President Ren0 Pr0val to extend their terms of office by two years, United Nations officials said. | 183 |
| 2731. | Law Has Little Effect on Early Release for Inmates: The New York law was lauded for its humanitarian and financial benefits, but it has had minimal impact. | 155 |
| 2732. | Republicans Ready to Spar With Obama: Departing from tradition, a question-and-answer session with President Obama will be open to the media. | 141 |
| 2733. | U.S. Economy Grew at Fastest Pace in 6 Years Last Quarter: The economy grew at an annualized rate of 5.7% in the quarter, faster than expected, but economists still worried about the sluggish job market. | 203 |
| 2734. | Seeing Through the Apple (and "Avatar") Hyperbole: The iPad and the top-grossing movie of all time share a few things in common. | 128 |
| 2735. | New Orleans Journal: Bursting Pride in Super Bowl Team Replenishes a City: In a city that has been associated over the last four and a half years with divisiveness and suffering, the delirium over the Saints is pretty much unanimous. | 233 |
| 2736. | Washington Memo: Supreme Court Gets a Rare Rebuke, in Front of a Nation: President Obama aimed unusual rhetorical fire at several Supreme Court justices in his State of the Union address. | 187 |
| 2737. | Gates Foundation to Double Spending on Vaccines: Bill Gates calculated that the increased money could save the lives of as many as eight million children by 2020. | 162 |
| 2738. | Taking a Walk Through J.D. Salinger's New York: Both J.D. Salinger, and his most famous literary creation, haunted the streets, hotels and schools of a vanished Manhattan. | 171 |
| 2739. | Mudslides Trap Tourists Near Peru Ruins: More than 1,000 people had been evacuated by helicopter but hundreds more remained stranded near the Machu Picchu ruins, facing food and water shortages. | 194 |
| 2740. | Blair Is Appearing Before Iraq Inquiry: At an official inquiry, former Prime Minister Tony Blair will seek on Friday to define his legacy against criticism of his leadership in the run up to war. | 195 |
| 2741. | Preschools Add Brush-and-Spit to Day: Massachusetts is the first state to require that toothbrush time be part of the color-nap-snack-and-play routine of preschools, and a debate has ensued. | 190 |
| 2742. | Wired Kids, Negligent Parents?: The good, the bad and the ugly effects of media access on children. | 99 |
| 2743. | Real Estate Interests Help Cuomo Gain a Big Edge: The ailing industry, which Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo helps oversee, has helped him put together a big fund-raising advantage. | 182 |
| 2744. | Firm Brings Gene Tests to Masses: A Silicon Valley start-up says it can help eradicate more than 100 diseases by allowing couples to avoid having children with the carrier genes. | 178 |
| 2745. | After the Putti, the Baby Calamari: Museums are moving away from the basement cafeteria approach in favor of stylish restaurants that offer fine dining to go with the fine art. | 176 |
| 2746. | Latest Legal Battle Leaves America's Cup Showdown in Doubt: The legal duel between Alinghi and BMW Oracle Racing is still unresolved, and the America's Cup showdown in Valencia, scheduled to begin Feb. 8, is in doubt. | 217 |
| 2747. | For Apple, iPad Said More Than Intended: The iPad name has provoked complaints and awkward associations, and other high-tech companies already sell products using the term. | 172 |
| 2748. | Israel Signals Tougher Line on West Bank Protests: The Israeli Army and security forces have recently begun clamping down, arresting scores of local organizers and activists and conducting nighttime raids on the homes of others. | 228 |
| 2749. | An Appraisal | J. D. Salinger: Of Teen Angst and an Author's Alienation: J. D. Salinger had such unerring radar for the feelings of teenage angst and vulnerability and anger that he remains one of the writers that adolescents first fall in love with. | 250 |
| 2750. | His Health Bill Stalled, Obama Juggles a Careful Agenda: Democrats will try to act first on job creation, deficits and regulation on banks before returning to the president's top priority from last year, an overhaul of health care. | 231 |
| 2751. | For Apple, iPad Said More Than Intended: The iPad name has provoked complaints and awkward associations, and other high-tech companies already sell products using the term. | 172 |
| 2752. | Opposition to 9/11 Trial Increases in New York: President Obama believes a civilian criminal trial for the accused Sept. 11 conspirators could be held "successfully and securely in the United States of America." | 211 |
| 2753. | Berlusconi Announces an Anti-Mafia Plan: Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi unveiled a 10-point plan to fight organized crime and praised his government's efforts to crack down on illegal immigration. | 198 |
| 2754. | AT&T, Apple Allow Cheap VoIP Calls on 3G: Apple and AT&T have cleared the way for cheap VoIP calls to be made over the 3G network, potentially offering a huge savings to consumers. | 180 |
| 2755. | Feeling Unsettled at a Feel-Good Show: The emphasis in the musical "Fela!" on the spectacle of African culture tilts the show a little too closely toward minstrelsy. | 165 |
| 2756. | Day Two, Non-Apple News: In technology news that has nothing to do with Apple, Canada investigates Facebook and its new privacy policy, an e-book pirate shares his story and Twitter users are advised to stop chattering about themselves. | 236 |
| 2757. | Big Challenges as Haiti Prepares to Reopen Schools: Officials hope to reopen schools next week, but it remains unclear how many can be used, or how many students will return. | 174 |
| 2758. | Despite Changes, Many Still Oppose Google Books Deal: In a new round of court filings, many of the critics of the original Google Books settlement said they still oppose the deal despite its revisions. | 201 |
| 2759. | Study Finds Growing Fear of Cyberattacks: The findings, from 600 computing executives, echoed alarms raised this month by Google after it was attacked. | 151 |
| 2760. | Revival in PC Sales Lifts Microsoft's Earnings: Microsoft said its earnings for the quarter jumped 60 percent, helped by a rebound in personal computer sales. | 158 |
| 2761. | Obama Still Backs Terror Trial in N.Y.: Despite Mayor Michael Bloomberg's reservations about holding trials of terrorism suspects in New York, the White House stuck to its position for doing so. | 194 |
| 2762. | In His Own Defense, Man Admits Killing Abortion Provider: Scott Roeder's lawyers want jurors to consider his opposition to abortion as a valid motive for shooting George R. Tiller. | 180 |
| 2763. | Tampering at Landrieu Office Called a 'Stunt': Four men were charged with entering a federal building for the purpose of "interfering" with the phone system. | 157 |
| 2764. | White House v. the Supreme Court: The Obama administration defends the president's take on a new high-court ruling that he asserted would open the floodgates to foreign influence in American political campaigns. | 211 |
| 2765. | Books of The Times: The Dutiful and the Mind-Boggling: Andrew Young's insider account of John Edwards's 2008 campaign and his affair with Rielle Hunter details the candidate's hubris, ambition and dishonesty. | 208 |
| 2766. | Magazine Preview: The Jihadist Next Door: In his small-town Alabama high school, Omar Hammami was among the coolest, most gifted students in his class. How did he grow up to become a leader in an African terror group linked to Al Qaeda? | 236 |
| 2767. | We Can iHandle It: AT&T Says It Is Improving Network: AT&T says it is pumping an additional $2 billion into its wireless network to manage a coming wave of tablets and smartphones. | 180 |
| 2768. | Netflix Prepares for Another International Venture: After pulling the plug on a DVD service in Britain, Netflix will offer its video streaming service to one overseas market this year. | 184 |
| 2769. | Crist, Obama Forgo the Hug; Shake Hands: After political fodder grew out of an infamous photo of the Florida governor in an embrace with President Obama last year at a stop promoting the stimulus package, the two meet and greet without a shoulder-touch. | 253 |
| 2770. | Voices of Voters: Few Minds Were Changed: The opinions of a handful of voters polled last month were largely unchanged by the State of the Union address on Wednesday. | 166 |
| 2771. | J. D. Salinger, Enigmatic Author, Dies at 91: Mr. Salinger, the author of "The Catcher in the Rye," turned his back on success and adulation. | 141 |
| 2772. | NYT: Tech Talk for 01/28/2010: Bettina Edelstein speaks with Noel Dickover, co-founder of the grassroots network Crisis Commons, about how volunteers with tech skills are helping first responders and people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. J.D. Biersdorfer talks to Barrett Lyon, the technologist and hero of Joseph Menn's new book "Fatal System Error," about cybercriminals, the insecurity of the Internet and other topics. And Pedro Rafael Rosado takes on the tech term "denial of service attacks." Plus, a look at retro style in new gadgets, our first impressions of the Apple iPad and other tech news. | 610 |
| 2773. | On Washington: Where Clinton Turned Right, Obama Plowed Ahead: President Obama's message is that Democrats should not be so certain that they will lose control of Congress. | 172 |
| 2774. | J.D. Salinger, 91, Is Dead: The elusive and enigmatic author of "The Catcher in the Rye" was 91 and lived in Cornish, N.H. | 122 |
| 2775. | Toyota Extends Recall to China and Europe: The latest recalls, following three in the U.S., come as the company faces renewed competition by American automakers. | 161 |
| 2776. | Senate Ready to Take Up Bernanke's Confirmation: A crucial vote to cut off debate is expected later Thursday. If that passes, a vote on confirmation could follow. | 162 |
| 2777. | Obama Promoting Rail Plan on Florida Visit: President Obama traveled to Florida on Thursday to announce $8 billion in rail projects that he previewed in his State of the Union address. | 184 |
| 2778. | IPad? That's So 2002, Fujitsu Says: Fujitsu came out with a product in 2002 bearing the same name that Apple has claimed for its new tablet device. | 147 |
| 2779. | Survey Finds Growing Fear of Cyberattacks: The findings, from 600 computing executives, echoed alarms raised this month by Google after it was attacked. | 152 |
| 2780. | Did Obama Move Health Care Forward?: Will the president's words affect the political stalemate? | 95 |
| 2781. | AT&T's Earnings Rise 26%, Driven by Wireless: The company added a near-record 2.7 million wireless customers in quarter, defying expectations of an iPhone slowdown. | 164 |
| 2782. | The iPad - To 3G or Not to 3G?: AT&T is offering a 250-MB and unlimited data plan with the Apple iPad? Which one might make more sense for you? | 143 |
| 2783. | Nokia Profit Soars Despite Slide in Sales: The mobile phone maker's fourth-quarter profit rose by 60 percent, largely due to cost-cutting, layoffs and other austerity measures. | 176 |
| 2784. | Ford Reports Profit for the Year of $2.7 Billion: The company also said that it expected to be profitable in 2010, a year sooner than previously forecast. | 154 |
| 2785. | Training Afghan Forces Will Take Years, Karzai Says: As leaders gathered in London on Thursday, Hamid Karzai said it could take up to 10 years for Afghan forces to take over from the U.S.-led coalition. | 202 |
| 2786. | iPad? That's So 2002, Says Fujitsu: Fujitsu, which applied for an iPad trademark in 2003, is claiming first dibs, setting up a fight with Apple over the catchy name of its new tablet device. | 190 |
| 2787. | Survey Finds Growing Fear of Cyberattacks: The findings, from 600 computing executives, echoed alarms raised this month by Google after it was attacked. | 152 |
| 2788. | Training Afghan Forces Will Take Years, Karzai Says: As leaders gathered in London on Thursday, Hamid Karzai said it could take up to 10 years for Afghan forces to take over from the U.S.-led coalition. | 202 |
| 2789. | The Female Factor: Female Bankers in India Earn Chances to Rule: In India's relatively young financial industry, women are often running the show. | 146 |
| 2790. | Fashion Review: In Paris, Tempted by History: At the spring shows, the past proved irresistible to most designers. | 114 |
| 2791. | Seoul Journal: Rule of Thumbs: Koreans Reign in Texting World: Ha Mok-min and Bae Yeong-ho won an international competition to determine who could send text messages the fastest on a cellphone. | 193 |
| 2792. | An Economic Challenge Is Also a Balancing Act: One sentence in the president's speech captured the seeming contradiction that has frustrated his effort to shape an economic message: "Let's invest in our people without leaving them a mountain of debt." | 251 |
| 2793. | Health Care Gives Way to Economy and Jobs: Obama did not mention health care until more than half an hour in 0 a sign of how imperiled the Democrats' bill has become. | 166 |
| 2794. | Struggling, and Seeking Hope in President's Words: Don and Sheyenne Kreamer, who have to move from their foreclosed home by Sunday, stopped packing to watch the State of the Union speech. | 187 |
| 2795. | Joe Wilson Responds to Obama, This Time on Facebook: The South Carolina Republican who famously shouted "You lie!" during an Obama address last year posted a live video response to Facebook on Wednesday night. | 209 |
| 2796. | Recapping the President's Speech: Correspondents offer their takes on President Obama's speech. | 95 |
| 2797. | The TV Watch: Trying to Prove He's the Same Old Obama: The president delivered a populist message with patrician restraint and tinged with a little anti-establishment zeal. | 172 |
| 2798. | MSNBC's Matthews: 'I Forgot He Was Black': Comments the TV pundit made while reviewing President Obama's speech have been drawing a lot of criticism. | 149 |
| 2799. | News Analysis: A Bid to Recapture the Magic, a Dose of Reality: After a season of no-we-can't governing, the president sought the feeling of his yes-we-can campaign. | 165 |
| 2800. | Now Skating for (Insert Country): Of the pairs who made it to the free program at the European championships, six began their careers with different countries. | 159 |
| 2801. | In Speech, Little Time Spent on National Security: President Obama spent exactly nine minutes on national security issues in his State of the Union address. | 156 |
| 2802. | Afghan Tribe Vows to Fight Taliban, for U.S. Aid: A large Pashtun tribe in a Taliban stronghold has agreed to battle insurgents in exchange for $1 million in aid from the United States. | 185 |
| 2803. | Google Adds More Social to Search: Google will give users the option of seeing more personalized search results that tap into their social circles for relevant content. | 168 |
| 2804. | Monitoring Twitter's iPad Commentary: A look at Twitter traffic before, during and after the iPad announcement. | 111 |
| 2805. | As Devices Pull More Data, Patience May Be Required: Even as carriers struggle to meet the demands on their networks, they are encouraging the use of more sophisticated devices that hog bandwidth. | 196 |
| 2806. | The iPad's Name Makes Some Women Cringe: To many women, "iPad" suggests a product they regularly buy in the drugstore, not an expensive tablet computer. | 152 |
| 2807. | A Video Demonstration of the iPad: A quick video of the new Apple iPad in action. | 81 |
| 2808. | Books on iPad Offer Publishers a Pricing Edge: Newspapers had a mixed reaction to the tablet, but most of the largest book publishers have signed on to provide e-book content. | 175 |
| 2809. | Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Don't Keep: You don't have to be straight to be in the military; you just have to be able to shoot straight. | 131 |
| 2810. | Text: Excerpts From the Address: Excerpts from President Obama's first State of the Union address, as released by the White House. | 130 |
| 2811. | Toyota's Push for Fast Growth Put Quality in Question: In its successful drive to become No. 1 in worldwide sales, the automaker may have left its reputation vulnerable. | 169 |
| 2812. | Pentax Focuses on High Design, Low Cost: Pentax adds new pocket cameras that focus on high deign and low price, including a model that's priced (barely) below $100. | 164 |
| 2813. | Is the iPad the Final Nail in the GPS Coffin?: The iPad could work as a GPS unit with a 9.7-inch color screen at a slight premium to top-of-the-line GPS units. Will it kill the dash-top GPS? | 190 |
| 2814. | Three Reasons Why the iPad WILL Kill Amazon's Kindle: Apple's iPad has many advantages over Amazon.com's Kindle devices. Amazon will need to make some significant changes, from cutting prices to redesign the Kindle software, if it hopes to compete. | 248 |
| 2815. | Politics From A to Z: State of the Union: What to watch for in the president's address tonight before Congress. | 111 |
| 2816. | Live Blogging the President's Address: Live updates of President Obama's first State of the Union address and reaction throughout the evening. | 142 |
| 2817. | Obama Vowing to Push Health Overhaul in Address: President Obama plans to use his the State of the Union address to outline his effort to rebuild the nation's economy and salvage the overhaul of the health care system. | 218 |
| 2818. | Phone Smart: For Gamers, the iPhone Is a Player: To the delight of developers and buyers, games that sell for at least $30 on platforms like PlayStation cost a fraction of that on the iPhone platform. | 200 |
| 2819. | Three Reasons the iPad Won't Kill Amazon's Kindle: The Kindle has met its most formidable competition yet in the Apple iPad, but there are reasons to believe Amazon's e-book business will continue to grow. | 205 |
| 2820. | Acer's e-Book Reader Due in Summer: Acer plans to enter the electronic-book reader arena later this year, as well as to offer a version of Google's Chrome operating system on a netbook before the end of 2010. | 208 |
| 2821. | Panasonic Adds GPS to Its Slim Super-Zoom: Panasonic adds geo-tagging capabilities to its popular super-zoom compact camera and toughens up its rugged TS line. | 159 |
| 2822. | App of the Week: An Artful Answer to Cabin Fever: Artnear will directs you to a contemporary art exhibit near you. | 114 |
| 2823. | The Web Way to Learn a Language: Companies like RossetaStone and TellMeMore offer free and paid online programs to help people learn a foreign language. | 152 |
| 2824. | Obama to Reaffirm Commitment to an Overhaul: President Obama will reiterate his support for comprehensive legislation in the State of the Union speech, the White House told Congressional staff on Wednesday. | 206 |
| 2825. | What Readers Want to Hear Tonight: What's on your mind as you await the president's speech? | 91 |
| 2826. | Conservative Activism Links Landrieu Suspects: Linked by backgrounds in conservative campus activism, four men charged with tampering with the phone system of Senator Mary Landrieu appeared in federal court. | 207 |
| 2827. | Sacramento Journal: For Hmong Hunters, a Guiding Voice in Their New Home: A radio host translates California's wildlife regulations for fellow Hmong immigrants, bridging the gap between tradition and law. | 204 |
| 2828. | Despite Assurances, Met Finds Artworks Aren't Restored Overnight: Two other rare mishaps at the Met in recent years have provided hard lessons about the difficulty of making broken masterpieces whole again. | 206 |
| 2829. | G.O.P. Chief Opposes Ideology Tests for Candidates: The Republican National Committee chairman, Michael Steele, said he was against requiring certain positions for party support. | 178 |
| 2830. | Yelp Gets a Five-Star Review from Elevation Partners: Elevation Partners, a Silicon Valley private equity firm, will invest up to $100 million in Yelp. The infusion reflects the state of the I.P.O. market. | 205 |
| 2831. | David Pogue's First Look at the Apple iPad: David Pogue, personal technology columnist for The Times, calls the iPad a '1.5-pound sack of potential.' | 149 |
| 2832. | Oracle To Keep Living the Life Quixotic with Sun Products: Oracle plans to take OpenOffice to the cloud and to keep selling the SunRay thin client. These moves have Oracle backing some of Sun's more curious products. | 216 |
| 2833. | The Blogosphere Reacts to the Apple iPad: A roundup of the thoughts from the technology writers in the blogosphere on Apple's new iPad. | 135 |
| 2834. | Apple Reveals the iPad Tablet: Steven P. Jobs said the new iPhone-like tablet computer, starting at $499, is prime for video, music and e-books. | 144 |
| 2835. | NYT: Tech Talk for 01/28/2010: Bettina Edelstein speaks with Noel Dickover, co-founder of the grassroots network Crisis Commons, about how volunteers with tech skills are helping first responders and people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. J.D. Biersdorfer talks to Barrett Lyon, the technologist and hero of Joseph Menn's new book "Fatal System Error," about cybercriminals, the insecurity of the Internet and other topics. And Pedro Rafael Rosado takes on the tech term "denial of service attacks." Plus, a look at retro style in new gadgets, our first impressions of the Apple iPad and other tech news. | 610 |
| 2836. | Ruling Sets Back Developer Trade Center Site: An arbitration panel has ruled against the developer Larry Silverstein on a series of critical issues. | 148 |
| 2837. | Apple Reveals the iPad Tablet: Steven P. Jobs said the new iPhone-like tablet computer, $499, is prime for video, music and e-books. | 132 |
| 2838. | Bloomberg Wants Terror Trial Moved: The community board representing much of Lower Manhattan has added its voice to those asking the federal government not to hold Khalid Shaikh Mohammed at the federal courthouse Downtown. | 222 |
| 2839. | Digital Help for Haiti: Thousands of volunteers are gathering in cities around the world to build free open-source technology tools that can help aid relief and recovery on the ground in Haiti. | 193 |
| 2840. | Construction Company Indicted in Kickback Scheme: The Builders Group was charged with stealing millions in a scheme involving fake invoices and kickbacks from subcontractors. | 174 |
| 2841. | For Toyota Dealers, a Day of Patience and Preparation: Dealers say they are trying to operate normally a day after Toyota decided to halt sales and production of eight models because of safety concerns. | 202 |
| 2842. | Get Your Non-Apple News: Five news stories of other non-Apple tablet news including Twitter features, online privacy and an in-depth look at Microsoft's Windows 7 XP Mode. | 171 |
| 2843. | Afghanistan Set to Push a New Reconciliation Plan: The plan tries to get Taliban foot soldiers to lay down their arms and offers leaders a chance to return to politics. | 168 |
| 2844. | Live Blogging the Apple Product Announcement: Updates from Apple's press event heralding its "latest creation," widely expected to be a tablet computer. | 152 |
| 2845. | The Radiation Boom: As Technology Surges, Radiation Safeguards Lag: While new treatments are more accurate, errors in software and operation are more difficult to detect. | 170 |
| 2846. | Live Blogging the Apple Product Announcement: Updates from Apple's press event heralding its "latest creation," widely expected to be a tablet computer. | 152 |
| 2847. | Geithner Defends A.I.G. Rescue as Essential: The treasury secretary told a House panel that failure to provide A.I.G. with the $85 billion bailout would have been "catastrophic" for the economy. | 194 |
| 2848. | Uncle Who Vouched for Terror Suspect Arrested: An uncle of Najibullah Zazi was arraigned in a sealed courtroom, a sign he may be helping the government. | 152 |
| 2849. | Toyota's Woes in America Raise Concern in Japan: Toyota's decision to halt manufacturing and sales of most of its cars in America could hurt the reputation of other Japanese businesses, analysts said. | 200 |
| 2850. | City Panel Approves Closing of 19 Schools: Despite protests from hundreds of observers, a city education panel voted early Wednesday morning to close 19 schools around New York for poor performance. | 198 |
| 2851. | Iceland Leads Environmental Index as U.S. Falls: Some of the largest economies, including the U.S. and China, scored poorly in a new environmental index. | 153 |
| 2852. | The Radiation Boom: While Technology Surges, Radiation Safeguards Lag: While new treatments are more accurate, errors in software and operation are more difficult to detect. | 173 |
| 2853. | In Paris, Two Family Affaires: Amid a worldwide economic crisis, La Tour d'Argent and Taillevent, both fixtures on the city's high-end dining scene, have been passed on to third-generation heirs. | 195 |
| 2854. | The Afghan Leader's Hat, Always More Than Just Headgear, Is Losing Its Cachet: Hamid Karzai's karakul hat once represented Afghan unity and won admiration abroad; now its fortunes have fallen along with the president's. | 219 |
| 2855. | White House Memo: In Speech, Obama to Admit Missteps in First Year: Aides said President Obama would accept responsibility, though not necessarily blame, in his State of the Union address on Wednesday night. | 207 |
| 2856. | Oregon Residents Vote to Raise Some Taxes: Voters approved measures that would raise taxes high-income households and businesses. | 129 |
| 2857. | Advertising: A Little 'i' to Teach About Online Privacy: Trying to ward off regulators, the ad industry has agreed on a standard icon to tell consumers what is happening. | 170 |
| 2858. | With Sun, Oracle Aims At Giants: The $7.4 billion deal to acquire Sun Microsystems, which gives Oracle a vast hardware business for the first time, pits it against Hewlett-Packard, I.B.M., Dell and Cisco Systems. | 212 |
| 2859. | Rule Bans Texting for Truckers and Bus Drivers: The government is also working to further discourage the use of computers and other electronics that can distract such motorists. | 177 |
| 2860. | When Chocolate and Chakras Collide: Food culture is infiltrating yoga, and not everyone is happy about it. | 106 |
| 2861. | Studies Link Rare Ailment to Pain Pumps: Several medical studies point to a postsurgical device used to deliver local anesthetics as the culprit behind a rise in chondrolysis, a debilitating disorder. | 200 |
| 2862. | Ailing Banks Favor Salaries Over Shareholders: A few struggling banks in the postbailout world are by some measures the industry's most generous employers. | 155 |
| 2863. | After Long Decline, Teenage Pregnancy Rate Rises: An increase of 3 percent from 2005 to 2006 was likely to intensify the debate over federal financing for abstinence-only sex education. | 185 |
| 2864. | Lawmakers Hunt for Ways to Rekindle Hiring: Washington has been looking for ways to promote job growth while balancing economic policy and concerns about the deficit. | 166 |
| 2865. | Venus Williams Out of Tournament: China's Li Na beat Venus Williams 2-6, 7-6 (4), 7-5 in a marathon, mistake-ridden quarterfinal at the Australian Open featuring 110 unforced errors. | 182 |
| 2866. | U.S. Wrestling With Prospect of Olive Branch for Taliban: As the Obama administration pours 30,000 additional troops into Afghanistan, it has begun grappling with whether to reconcile with those who sheltered Osama bin Laden. | 225 |
| 2867. | Two at Fed Had Doubts Over Payout by A.I.G.: After rescuing the American International Group with a loan, federal officials rejected forcing trading partners to return $30 billion they had received from A.I.G. | 209 |
| 2868. | Offer to Take Over Ailing Hospital Stirs Outcry: A proposal by Continuum Health Partners to convert St. Vincent's Hospital into an outpatient center has prompted fears that part of the West Side will lose emergency care. | 220 |
| 2869. | Haiti's Children Adrift in World of Chaos: Children, 45 percent of Haiti's population, are among the most disoriented and vulnerable quake survivors. | 149 |
| 2870. | Two-Year Hiatus for El Bulli in Spain: Ferran Adri0, who brought the world treats like freeze-dried foie gras, will close his acclaimed restaurant for two years to tinker with new ideas in molecular cuisine. | 207 |
| 2871. | M.T.A. Short on Security System Cash: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority does not have enough money to complete security upgrades that it promised to make after the Sept. 11 attacks. | 189 |
| 2872. | Courts Emerging as Battlefield in Climate Fights: Lawsuits accusing energy companies of causing harm through greenhouse gas emissions are picking up steam. | 155 |
| 2873. | NASA to Review Human Spaceflight: The agency's expansive study comes as it awaits word from President Obama of his goals and spending priorities for the space program. | 167 |
| 2874. | In Recall, Toyota Halts Sales of Eight Models: Toyota Motor Company will temporarily stop selling and building eight models for the U.S. market, including the Camry and Corolla sedans, while it tries to resolve a problem with accelerator pedals. | 245 |
| 2875. | U.S. to Join Talks on Helping Yemen: The U.S. and 20 other countries are gathering for a conference in London to discuss ways to address Yemen's growing instability. | 165 |
| 2876. | M.T.A. Is Struggling to Complete Security Upgrades: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has nowhere near enough money to pay for security upgrades that it promised to make after the Sept. 11 attacks and has yet to put in place, the state comptroller says. | 261 |
| 2877. | Yahoo Reports a Profit, but Revenue Falls 4%: Yahoo announced its best quarterly financial performance since it hired Carol Bartz as chief executive a year ago. | 160 |
| 2878. | The Pour: Rare Spirits Borne on Vodka's Back: The California micro-distillery Germain-Robin owes its survival to the spirit that cocktail aficionados love to hate: vodka. | 170 |
| 2879. | Lines and Tempers as Haitians Queue for Cash: After two weeks without remittances because of the earthquake, there seemed to be a spike, welcomed by Haitian officials. | 167 |
| 2880. | Democrats Put Stop on Health Overhaul: With no clear path on major health legislation, Democratic leaders in Congress effectively slammed the brakes on the president top domestic priority. | 188 |
| 2881. | Google Voice Comes to iPhone, Palm Pre: Tired of waiting for approval from Apple, Google releases a new browser version of Google Voice for the iPhone. | 151 |
| 2882. | Police Find Weapons After N.J. Arrest: Police in Branchburg, N.J., found a cache of high-powered weapons and a map of an American military base in a man's hotel room. | 166 |
| 2883. | 4 Charged With Trying to Tap Landrieu's Phones: One of the people arrested Monday, according to a newspaper report, was James O'Keefe, who made videos purporting to document improper practices at Acorn. | 202 |
| 2884. | Los Angeles to Limit Marijuana Dispensaries: The Los Angeles City Council voted to shutter roughly 80 percent of the city's dispensaries and restrict their hours. | 162 |
| 2885. | Specter Feels Squeeze From New Friends and Old: As he fights for his Senate seat, Arlen Specter is finding that the party he switched into may not be a safe haven. | 163 |
| 2886. | A Preview of the House's A.I.G. Hearing: Ahead of a House committee hearing on Wednesday, more details are emerging about the government's bailout of the American International Group in 2008 and why its trading partners were paid in full. | 238 |
| 2887. | Tamil Vote Could Be Key in Sri Lanka: As voters streamed to the polls on Tuesday in Sri Lanka's first election since the defeat of the Tamil Tiger insurgency, the Tamil vote could be key. | 187 |
| 2888. | Divided French Panel Moves Cautiously on Veil: A parliamentary report criticized the use of Muslim veils and called for a ban to stop them from being worn in certain public places. But it stopped short of calling for a total ban "at this stage." | 245 |
| 2889. | As Obama Seeks Freeze, Deficit Seen Shrinking Slightly: The Congressional Budget Office projection comes as lawmakers and President Obama are under conflicting pressures over the size of the budget. | 198 |
| 2890. | G.M. Strikes Deal to Save Saab: The deal with Spyker Cars, a tiny Dutch maker of sports cars, would bring Saab back from the brink of extinction. | 145 |
| 2891. | A New, Improved State of the Union?: Why Obama's speech on Wednesday will be one to watch. | 90 |
| 2892. | U.S. Forces Take On Major Role at Ethnic Border in Iraq: A string of checkpoints along the informal Kurdish boundary constitutes the most significant military mission by U.S. forces since they largely pulled back to their bases in June. | 236 |
| 2893. | Google Voice Comes to iPhone, Palm Pre: Tired of waiting for approval from Apple, Google releases a new browser version of Google Voice for the iPhone. | 151 |
| 2894. | Davos 2010: As China Rises, Economic Conflict With West Rises Too: The severe recession has fast-forwarded history, catapulting an unprepared world into a period of uneasy cohabitation between China and the U.S. | 211 |
| 2895. | Home Prices Up Slightly in November: The Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller Home Price Index reported a 0.2 percent increase, suggesting that a housing upturn has slowed. | 166 |
| 2896. | Australian Open: A Battered Roddick and a Hobbled Nadal Are Out: Andy Roddick, nursing a shoulder injury, fell in five sets to Marin Cilic, and Andy Murray advanced when Rafael Nadal withdrew with a knee injury. On the women's side, Justine Henin marched to the semis. | 268 |
| 2897. | EMC Net Income Up 58%: Revenue also ticked higher at the information-management company, and its 2010 forecast was above Wall Street's projections. | 147 |
| 2898. | Roddick's Chances Dashed as He Battles Shoulder Injury: What had been a very good week of tennis here for Andy Roddick ended abruptly when 14-seeded Marin Cilic downed him in a back and forth five-set match. | 207 |
| 2899. | If Apple Releases It, Will Developers Come?: An Apple tablet will give developers a bigger sandbox. But how many will jump in? | 126 |
| 2900. | Verizon Posts Loss, Citing Charge Related to Layoffs: Revenue rose 10 percent to $27.1 billion, largely because of Verizon's acquisition of the Alltel Corporation. | 163 |
| 2901. | Questions Linger as Nadal Falls to Murray: Rafael Nadal's knees appear to be fine, but has his confidence returned since he was forced to rest his injured knees? | 161 |
| 2902. | Government Bans Texting By Truck and Bus Drivers: Citing the perils of distracted driving, the Department of Transportation plans to announce new rules, effective immediately, to ban texting by truck and bus drivers in moving vehicles. | 235 |
| 2903. | Blast Hits Central Baghdad as Attacks Accelerate: A day after bombs rocked three hotels, a suicide bomber detonated explosives Tuesday, killing at least 17 people. | 163 |
| 2904. | With Apple Tablet, Print Media Hope for a Payday: Apple is expected to market its tablet computer not just as a way to read news and books, but also as a way for companies to charge for content. | 194 |
| 2905. | Colleges Market Easy, No-Fee Sell to Applicants: Lifting a page from the playbook of credit card companies, some colleges are sending applications that cut steps and fees. | 171 |
| 2906. | Clock Ticks for Nepal to Settle Its Future: An interim Constitution expires May 28, and no one is sure what happens if a new Constitution is not approved by then. | 162 |
| 2907. | New Blast Kills at Least 5 in Baghdad: A suicide car bomber struck outside Interior Ministry offices in central Baghdad, a day after several prominent hotels we're also hit by suicide attacks, officials said. | 208 |
| 2908. | The Neediest Cases: Serious About His Studies and Helping Out at Home: Emilio Lora knew his parents wanted him to have opportunities. So when the family fell behind in bills, and Mr. Lora faced the risk of dropping out, he asked for help. | 238 |
| 2909. | Cyberwar: In Digital Combat, U.S. Finds No Easy Deterrent: The federal government and the military are developing a strategy to deal with attacks in cyberspace, a task made harder by the problem of identifying the enemy. | 220 |
| 2910. | Decision Looms on Advancing Health Care Bill: The Democrats' use of a procedural maneuver to pass the bill with a simple majority could carry numerous political risks. | 167 |
| 2911. | Wind Power Grows 39% for the Year: The growth was spurred by a federal stimulus package, but the advance could slow this year as the effects of the 2009 recession kick in. | 171 |
| 2912. | Families Struggle to Afford Food, Survey Finds: Nearly one in five Americans said they lacked the money to buy the food they needed at some point in the last year. | 163 |
| 2913. | Showcase: Cultural Tapestry, Under Wraps: Pablo Delano's chronicle of ethnic groups in Honduras was derailed but not extinguished by the 2009 coup, David Gonzalez reports. | 171 |
| 2914. | Australian Open: Gambling on Matches Makes Tennis Tours Uneasy: A 2007 match involving Nikolay Davydenko kicked off an investigation of possible entreaties to fix matches, and a larger discussion about the role of gambling in tennis. | 233 |
| 2915. | Mayor to Hire Ex-Clinton Strategist: The move of Howard Wolfson from national politics to municipal government is designed to inject new blood into City Hall and maintain the mayor's profile as he enters a lame-duck period. | 223 |
| 2916. | On the Road: E-Mail Saves Time, but Being There Says More: E-mail and videoconferencing are widely used, but experts say bad news should be told in person. | 155 |
| 2917. | With Apple Tablet, Print Media Hope for a Payday: Apple is expected to market its tablet computer not just as a way to read news, books and other material, but also as a way for companies to charge for content. | 210 |
| 2918. | Keeping Options Open, Novelist Tows Museum on Road to Dream: C. D. Payne has lately been enjoying a second surge of popularity, thanks to the well-received film version of the book "Youth in Revolt." | 199 |
| 2919. | Where the Billions Went: As a special inspector general, Neil Barofsky issues reports that show a willingness to stand up to some of the most powerful institutions in Washington and Wall Street. | 194 |
| 2920. | Girls' Rescue From Haiti Expands Family by Two: Dieunette and Bettania were among 53 children rescued from a group home because of an easing in immigration requirements. | 169 |
| 2921. | Charles Mathias Dies at 87: Mr. Mathias was a lawmaker who was once called "the conscience of the Senate" by the leader of the opposition party. | 144 |
| 2922. | Beijing Journal: Stitching the Narrative of a Revolution: China quietly opened the archives of selected records from the Cultural Revolution, slightly lifting the veil on prosaic stories from that time 0 some sad, some funny, most humdrum. | 239 |
| 2923. | Cyberwar: In Digital Combat, U.S. Finds No Easy Deterrent: The federal government and the military are developing a strategy to deal with attacks in cyberspace, a task made harder by the problem of identifying the enemy. | 220 |
| 2924. | Obama Seeks Freeze on Many Domestic Programs: President Obama will call for a three-year freeze in spending on many domestic programs, an initiative intended to signal his seriousness about cutting the budget deficit. | 217 |
| 2925. | Justice Dept. Clears Ticketmaster Deal: As part of the deal, Ticketmaster must sell one of its ticketing divisions and license its software to a competitor. | 156 |
| 2926. | Fighting Starvation, Haitians Share Small Portions: New rules of hunger etiquette are emerging: no matter what is found, it must be shared. | 139 |
| 2927. | Tea Party Disputes Take Toll on Convention: A gathering billed as the coming together of grass-roots groups is unraveling as sponsors and participants pull out to protest its expense and concerns about profits. | 210 |
| 2928. | U.S. Envoy's Cables Show Concerns on Afghan War Plans: A classified cable from the ambassador in Kabul offers a bleak accounting of the Afghan leadership and the risks of sending additional troops to Afghanistan. | 212 |
| 2929. | Microsoft's Bill Gates Defends Google, Then Pans It: In an interview, Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, declined to call Google a monopolist, but said powerful forces support its dominance of search. He also criticized Google's threat to pull out of China over censorship of search results. | 291 |
| 2930. | A Factory Struggles to Get Back to Work in Haiti: In a city still overwhelmed by rubble and desperate for food and money, a small miracle of commerce took place on Monday: a garment factory reopened. | 199 |
| 2931. | Kerrigan Brother Charged in Assault: The brother of Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was charged with assaulting their 70-year-old father, who later died. | 158 |
| 2932. | The Ozone Hole Is Mending. Now for the 'But.': The hole in the Earth's ozone layer is slowly mending, a big victory for environmental policy makers. But a new report says its repair may contribute to global warming. | 215 |
| 2933. | Ticketmaster and Live Nation Win Approval To Merge: The DOJ has announced its guidelines from the proposed merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster to create a music behemoth. | 173 |
| 2934. | Questions Over Fixing Torn Picasso: Experts at the Met's conservation laboratory are trying to determine the best course of action for a rare Rose Period Picasso that was torn on Friday. | 186 |
| 2935. | Turning Trash Piles Into a Bird-Watcher's Paradise: Every other month, the Parks Department leads birders through what it plans to call Freshkills, which until not long ago was just a garbage dump on Staten Island. | 214 |
| 2936. | Twitter Could Become the Unemployed's Best Friend: Recruiters are discovering that Twitter is a useful way to get the word out to job-seekers. Job seekers take notice. | 167 |
| 2937. | Play, Then Eat: Shift May Bring Gains at School: A simple scheduling switch -- moving recess before lunch -- may improve children's eating habits and behavior in school. | 169 |
| 2938. | U.S. Puts Conditions on Live Nation-Ticketmaster Merger: The conditions would result in two competitors 0 AEG and Comcast Spectacor 0 that would vie for ticketing contracts with the merged company. | 197 |
| 2939. | Laptop Sales Help Apple Top Forecasts: The continued worldwide popularity of the iPhone and iPod also contributed to Apple's strong performance. | 144 |
| 2940. | Improving Chip Sales Lift Texas Instruments: Revenue rose 21 percent as the company handily topped expectations. | 112 |
| 2941. | Ticketmaster and Live Nation Get Approval To Merge: The DOJ has announced its guidelines from the proposed merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster to create a music behemoth. | 173 |
| 2942. | Laptop Sales Help Apple Top Forecasts: The continued worldwide popularity of the iPhone and iPod also contributed to Apple's strong performance. | 144 |
| 2943. | Man Testifies on Police Acts in Subway: At the trial of three officers in Brooklyn, Michael Mineo graphically described being sodomized with a baton. | 149 |
| 2944. | N.F.L. Fast Forward: No. 1 vs. No. 1: Not as Common as You Might Think: The Super Bowl will feature the top seeds in each conference, the Saints and the Colts, for the first time since 1994. | 190 |
| 2945. | A Deadly Quake in a Seismic Hot Zone: Wary scientists are monitoring active fault zones in the Caribbean, worried that a powerful earthquake in Haiti could foreshadow more seismic activity. | 189 |
| 2946. | Illinois G.O.P. Is Inspired by Massachusetts Senate Victory: As Illinois prepares for its primaries, Scott Brown's election last week has raised Republican hopes of taking the Senate seat once held by Barack Obama. | 214 |
| 2947. | N.Y. Housing Complex Is Turned Over to Creditors: The decision comes four years after the $5.4 billion purchase of Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village. | 156 |
| 2948. | Sidebar: After 34 Years, a Plainspoken Justice Gets Louder: Justice John Paul Stevens, in what might be his final term, has crafted opinions that suggest the Supreme Court has lost touch with its sense of fair play. | 215 |
| 2949. | Haiti to Ask for $3 Billion at Donors Conference: The Haitian government said it would use $2 billion to build housing and the rest for infrastructure. | 151 |
| 2950. | Analysis: Uncertainty Looms for Improving Jets: The Jets are headed in the right direction, but the prospect of an off-season without a salary cap presents problems. | 165 |
| 2951. | Obama to Offer Aid for Families in State of the Union Address: In his speech on Wednesday, the president will focus on struggling families squeezed between sending their children to college and caring for elderly parents. | 221 |
| 2952. | Existing Home Sales Drop More Than Forecast: Sales in December declined 16.7 percent, more than the 10 percent drop that was expected. The median sales price, however, rose. | 173 |
| 2953. | Large High Schools in the City Are Taking Hard Falls: Hearings have exposed anger over the Bloomberg administration's decision to close many big schools, but officials say smaller schools tend to perform better. | 211 |
| 2954. | 3 Coordinated Bomb Attacks Hit Hotels in Baghdad: Three bombs exploded outside of major hotels in Baghdad, including one used by Western journalists, stirring fears of escalating violence as Iraq heads toward national elections March 7. | 236 |
| 2955. | China Rebukes U.S. Calls to Investigate Hacking: China said any U.S. suggestions that China condoned or directed hackers' attacks against Google were "groundless." | 163 |
| 2956. | A Is for Amazon, B Is for Best Buy...: There's a special club of 26 Web sites that pop up when Google users type a single letter in the search box. | 147 |
| 2957. | With Sales Declining, Ericsson Plans More Jobs Cuts: Profit in the fourth quarter dropped 82 percent as Ericsson struggles to adjust to competition from low-cost Chinese rivals. | 177 |
| 2958. | 3 Blasts Strike Baghdad Hotel District: Iraqi police say three blasts have struck near three hotels in downtown Baghdad, killing at least 11 people. | 148 |
| 2959. | Play Our Unofficial Apple Tablet Game!: Sports fans have the Super Bowl, and nerds have technology launches. This week, Apple is in the spotlight. Print out and play our unofficial Apple tablet game during Wednesday's expected introduction of a tablet PC. | 255 |
| 2960. | Passion and Death Meet at Madrid Exhibition: Through next Sunday, visitors to Madrid can ogle the dreamy soccer star David Beckham between the sheets in a 2004 Sam Taylor Wood video -- just one of the pieces included in the exhibition "Lagrimas de Eros" ("Tears of Eros"), on view at two museums. | 296 |
| 2961. | Liberty Global Sells Stake in Japanese Company: Liberty Global said Monday that it would sell its stake in Jupiter Telecommunications of Japan to KDDI Corp., a Japanese wireless operator, for $4 billion. | 203 |
| 2962. | China Denies It Attacked Google: China denied involvement in Internet attacks after the U.S. urged Beijing to investigate a computer attack against Google. | 155 |
| 2963. | China Denies It Attacked Google: China denied involvement in Internet attacks after the U.S. urged Beijing to investigate a computer attack against Google. | 155 |
| 2964. | More Tainted Dairy Found in China: For the third time in a month, health officials swept frozen confectioneries and other dairy products from stores after discovering they contained melamine. | 191 |
| 2965. | A Playland for Apps in a Tablet World: Apple's anticipated tablet computer could lead developers to create games that two or more people can easily play at once on the same device, analysts say. | 194 |
| 2966. | Ethiopian Airliner Crashes Near Beirut: Airline officials said 90 people were on board the plane that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Monday. | 147 |
| 2967. | General Puts Up a Fight in Sri Lanka's Election: President Mahinda Rajapaksa is facing a challenge in Tuesday's election from the general who led Sri Lanka's army to victory against the Tamil Tigers. | 199 |
| 2968. | Analysis: How Roddick Escaped Gonzalez: Fernando Gonzalez looked unstoppable, until he let up a point too soon and let Andy Roddick pull his Houdini act and escape with the fourth set. | 184 |
| 2969. | Obama to Offer Aid for Families in State of the Union Address: In his speech Wednesday, the president will focus on struggling families squeezed between sending their children to college and caring for elderly parents. | 218 |
| 2970. | Link by Link: Hungry for New Content, Google Tries to Grow Its Own in Africa: Search engines no longer lack the sophistication to find new information, the company says. It's just that there is less new information to be found. | 227 |
| 2971. | Showcase: Long Soviet Shadows: The Tulip Revolution of 2005 infused Kyrgyzstan with hope. William Daniels has found the optimism badly tarnished and dulled, Celina Fang reports. | 177 |
| 2972. | Still Preparing, Cuomo Courts Black Support: Andrew M. Cuomo has been quietly working to forestall charges that he is again trying to thwart the political ambitions of a prominent African-American. | 197 |
| 2973. | Stuyvesant Town Turned Over to Creditors: The decision by the owners of Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village comes four years after the $5.4 billion purchase in what was the most expensive real estate deal in U.S. history. | 226 |
| 2974. | Swedish Music Fans Start to Steer Clear of Pirates: Industry executives credit a combination of incentives for music fans to switch, including tougher action on illegal file-sharing and the spread of legal services. | 215 |
| 2975. | The Media Equation: Conjuring Up the Latest Buzz, Without a Word: Apple has said not a word about what it will introduce this week, and yet reporting about an expected tablet has gone on for months. | 198 |
| 2976. | Web Filters Cause Name Change for a Magazine: Canada's National History Society, the nonprofit group that publishes The Beaver, decided that the Internet required the magazine to undergo a name change. | 201 |
| 2977. | A Playland for Apps in a Tablet World: Apple's anticipated tablet computer could lead developers to create games that two or more people can easily play at once on the same device, analysts say. | 194 |
| 2978. | Saints 31, Vikings 28, OT: Surviving Twice, Saints Reach the Super Bowl: Garrett Hartley's 40-yard kick in overtime sent the Saints to their first-ever Super Bowl appearance. | 174 |
| 2979. | On Street Tracing Haiti's Pain, Survival Goes On: One street in Port-au-Prince offers a snapshot of the difficulties residents still face two weeks after the devastating earthquake. | 181 |
| 2980. | Ethiopian Airliner Crashes Near Beirut: The plane crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after takeoff. Reports said that 90 people were on board. | 150 |
| 2981. | O'Brien Undone by His Media-Hopping Fans: Regularly assembling the coveted young adult viewers in the late-night hours has become a daunting, if not impossible, task. | 166 |
| 2982. | Ethiopian Airliner Crashes Near Beirut: A plane with 85 passengers on board crashed into the Mediterranean sea shortly after taking off from Beirut's airport early Monday. | 171 |
| 2983. | Crusader Bent on Dismantling Spending Rules: James Bopp Jr. is no longer a Quixote tilting at the idea of regulating political donations as an affront to free speech. | 166 |
| 2984. | This Land: In a Company's Hometown, the Emptiness Echoes: The reasons for a cash register manufacturer's decision to leave Ohio after 125 years ring hollow in Dayton. | 166 |
| 2985. | In Standoff, Insurer Seeks More Control Over Costs: A dispute between UnitedHealthcare and a hospital chain in New York could have ramifications for millions with private health insurance. | 188 |
| 2986. | Christmas Bombing Try Is Hailed by bin Laden: Osama bin Laden spoke publicly for the first time about the botched airliner bombing, praising the attempt 0 but not explicitly taking credit for it 0 in an audiotape aimed at President Obama. | 238 |
| 2987. | War Without Borders: In Drug War, Tribe Feels Invaded by Both Sides: An Indian reservation is caught between the U.S. and Mexico as a major transit point for drugs as well as people. | 182 |
| 2988. | For Transgender People, Name Is a Message: Manhattan Civil Court has become a capital of name changing for transgender people as the stigma eases. | 146 |
| 2989. | Live Analysis: Saints 28, Vikings 21, 4th Quarter: Thayer Evans and Joe Lapointe are in New Orleans providing live analysis of today's National Football Conference championship game between the Vikings and the Saints. | 217 |
| 2990. | Nimble Agencies Sneak News Out of North Korea: News services make it possible for outsiders to read a dizzying array of "heard in North Korea" reports, many on topics off limits for public discussion in the North. | 213 |
| 2991. | Bin Laden Vows More Attacks on U.S.: In an audio message, Osama bin Laden claimed responsibility for the Christmas airline bombing attempt and vowed further attacks on the U.S. | 176 |
| 2992. | Wal-Mart Tells Employees It Will Cut 11,200 Jobs: 10,000 workers who demonstrate products and 1,200 membership jobs will be cut at its Sam's Club warehouses. | 157 |
| 2993. | Colts 30, Jets 17: Colts Put Emphatic End to Jets' Surprising Run: Peyton Manning threw for 377 yards and three touchdowns as Indianapolis advanced to the Super Bowl for the second time in four years. | 200 |
| 2994. | Woman Collides With a Picasso: A woman fell into a rare Picasso at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, tearing the canvas. | 118 |
| 2995. | G.O.P. Seeks to Widen Field of Play in Fall Elections: Analysts say the number of Congressional seats up for grabs in November appears to be growing as Republicans lure new candidates into more races. | 200 |
| 2996. | U.N. Seeks to Drop Some Taliban From Terror List: A United Nations official said that it could be the first step toward opening direct negotiations with Al Qaeda. | 162 |
| 2997. | Collecting: V-8, Power Steering, Even a Kitchen Sink: A Cadillac to be offered for auction includes an interior with a toaster, refrigerator, hot plate, cutlery holder and, yes, a kitchen sink. | 193 |
| 2998. | Sam's Club Cuts 11,200 Jobs: The warehouse club is cutting about 10 percent of its workforce, as it outsources in-store product demonstrations and eliminates new business membership representative jobs. | 202 |
| 2999. | Netanyahu Says Some Settlements to Stay in Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comment riled Palestinians as the U.S. envoy was trying to coax them back into peace talks. | 178 |
| 3000. | Live Analysis: Jets 17, Colts 6, 2nd Quarter: Can the Jets continue their surprising playoff run against the Indianapolis Colts in the A.F.C. championship game? | 160 |
| 3001. | Complaint Box | The E-Snub: In the good old days, people used to duck your phone calls. But in the electronic era, a new brand of disdain is in vogue. | 150 |
| 3002. | Students Face a Class Struggle at State Colleges: Educational opportunities cost more and are harder to grasp and even harder to hold onto than ever before in state-run higher education in California. | 200 |
| 3003. | McCain Nudges Obama Toward His Party's Health Plans: Senator John McCain advised President Obama that the way to pass health legislation is to "start from the beginning" by meeting with Republicans. | 198 |
| 3004. | Haiti's Homeless Need Tents, Aid Groups Say: With so much of this capital left in ruins, Haitian and international officials issued an urgent call for tents. | 157 |
| 3005. | Robert A. Mosbacher, 82, Dies: A native New Yorker and Texas oilman, Mr. Mosbacher helped George H. W. Bush win the 1988 presidential election before joining his cabinet. | 170 |
| 3006. | Okinawa Mayor-Elect Opposes U.S. Base: A candidate who opposes a planned U.S. air base on Okinawa won a crucial mayoral election, raising pressure on Japan's prime minister to move the base off the island. | 205 |
| 3007. | Sunday Word: Economy Week: It's all about the economy as we head into State of the Union week. | 94 |
| 3008. | Anti-Ch0vez Channel Is Taken Down: A cable channel critical of President Hugo Ch0vez was yanked from the airwaves for defying new regulations requiring it to televise the socialist leader's speeches. | 199 |
| 3009. | Okinawa Town Elects Mayor Who Opposes U.S. Base: The future of a U.S. military base and the balance of U.S.-Japan relations were thrown into question as voters in city far from Tokyo elected a mayor opposed to the base. | 219 |
| 3010. | Henin, Back on the Court, Is as Fierce as Ever: In only her second tournament back, Justine Henin had a date in the quarterfinals after a three-set victory over 20-year-old fellow Belgian Yanina Wickmayer, 7-6, 1-6, 6-3. | 220 |
| 3011. | Inside the Rings: Skate Scoring Has Little for Artistry: Critics of the point-based scoring system for figure skating find it to be overly nitpicking. Mirai Nagasu's artistic but second-place performance Saturday highlighted that. | 230 |
| 3012. | Sunday Routine | Cornel West: Called Far and Wide to Touch Minds: Cornel West, Princeton professor and civil rights activist, hasn't had breakfast on Sunday since 1984. But that hasn't slowed down his traveling for lectures. | 224 |
| 3013. | Cabaret Culture Stays Sexy in Berlin: Kleine Nachtrevue ("Little Night Revue") is an erotic nightclub in the Schoneberg district of Berlin that balances the risque with the classy. | 180 |
| 3014. | He's Got It Bad, or 'Baad,' for His Art: Melvin Van Peebles, ever the Hollywood outsider, is staging a musical-theater adaptation of his 1971 film "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." | 183 |
| 3015. | Afghanistan Postpones Elections for Parliament: Officials said the elections will be moved to Sept. 18 because of security concerns and a financial shortfall. | 158 |
| 3016. | Flatt Outskates Nagasu for Title: Rachael Flatt won her first title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Saturday night, and was named to the Olympic team with Mirai Nagasu. | 180 |
| 3017. | Afghanistan to Delay Parliament Vote: The Independent Election Commission will announce the postponement of elections to Sept. 18, according to a Western diplomat. | 163 |
| 3018. | Pair's Win Shows Depth of U.S. Dancing Lineup: Meryl Davis and Charlie White won their second ice dancing national title by defeating the Olympic medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto for the first time. | 204 |
| 3019. | The Radiation Boom: A Lifesaving Tool Turned Deadly: Radiation helped diagnose and treat the disease of two cancer patients. But it also inflicted unspeakable pain and, because of error, ultimately led to their deaths. | 218 |
| 3020. | UConn 88, No. 1 Texas 74: UConn's 2nd-Half Blitz Topples Texas: Jerome Dyson scored a career-high 32 points as the Huskies overcame a 10-point second-half deficit to upset the top-ranked Longhorns. | 197 |
| 3021. | Driver Dies After Fuel Truck Explodes on L.I.E.: A fuel truck flipped and exploded on Saturday morning, killing the driver and creating a fireball seen for miles that shut the highway for hours. | 194 |
| 3022. | National Book Critics Circle Finalists Are Announced: The awards will be given out on Thursday, March 11, at the New School in New York. | 136 |
| 3023. | More Than 150,000 Have Been Buried, Government Says: Haiti's government provided a preliminary assessment of the earthquake's body count and declared that the search for survivors would soon be coming to an end. | 211 |
| 3024. | Part 6: Answers on the Fafsa and Financial Aid: The sixth part of a reader Q&A on financial aid. | 96 |
| 3025. | Davis and White Win 2nd Ice Dance Title: Meryl Davis and Charlie White have won their second ice dance title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, upsetting Olympic and world silver medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto. | 225 |
| 3026. | On Language: The Keypad Solution: Is text messaging reforming the spelling of English? | 86 |
| 3027. | The Boss: The Joy of a Family Shop: Pam Lopker and her husband, Karl, found that after taking different career paths, working together took them in the best direction. | 167 |
| 3028. | Digital Domain: Why Can't the I.R.S. Help Fill in the Blanks?: Many developed countries, though not the United States, offer tax returns containing data the government already knows. | 182 |
| 3029. | Web Is Bringing Skaters' Lives Uneasily Close to Fans' Obsessions: Figure skating is a popular sport with dedicated fans, but security experts say some enthusiasts take their interest too far. | 192 |
| 3030. | China Rebuffs Clinton on Internet Warning: The Obama administration said it supported the secretary of state, as she put further pressure on Beijing to change its Internet policies. | 181 |
| 3031. | Next Stop: Tourists Return to an Ancient Crossroads in Syria: A new wave of visitors is rediscovering Aleppo, an ancient trading center, eager to take advantage of its low prices, spicy cuisine and mazelike bazaar. | 214 |
| 3032. | The Apple Guessing Game: What might Apple be announcing this week? It seems to be a tablet, but the mystery is in the details. | 126 |
| 3033. | 2 Senators Predict Bernanke to Be Confirmed: A Democrat and a Republican issued a joint statement predicting confirmation of the chairman of the Federal Reserve, hoping to quell doubts that had shaken markets. | 209 |
| 3034. | Cultural Riches Turn to Rubble in Haiti Quake: In stealing symbols that gave Haitians their hope and a reminder of a common purpose, the earthquake cast a kind of cloud over their future. | 187 |
| 3035. | Archbishop Killed in Quake Is Buried: Haitians gathered for the funeral of the archbishop of Port-au-Prince, as the government said that the search for survivors was coming to an end. | 183 |
| 3036. | Actress Jean Simmons and Pianist Earl Wild Are Dead: Earl Wild was 94, and Jean Simmons was 80. Both died at their Southern California homes. | 141 |
| 3037. | City Critic: Three Steps to Making Smart Haiti Donations: Navigating a dizzying array of appeals in a city that seems so eager to help. | 135 |
| 3038. | She Works. They're Happy.: While the changing economic roles of husbands and wives may take some getting used to, the shift has had a positive effect, contributing to lower divorce rates and happier unions. | 206 |
| 3039. | In Brash Coach, Jets Knew They Had a Winner: In his first season as coach, Rex Ryan has changed the Jets' second-class existence through the sheer force of his bold and brash personality. | 187 |
| 3040. | Jean Simmons, Actress, Dies at 80: Ms. Simmons, a British actress known for her beauty as well as her acting, starred in "Hamlet," "Guys and Dolls," and "Spartacus." | 165 |
| 3041. | Obama Calls Team From 2008 for Races in Fall: President Obama is reconstituting the team that helped him win the White House to counter Republican challenges in the midterm elections. | 183 |
| 3042. | Israel Poised to Challenge U.N. Report on Gaza: The Israeli military is completing a rebuttal of the Goldstone report, which accused it of grave violations of international law in its Gaza invasion. | 198 |
| 3043. | Biden Says U.S. to Appeal Blackwater Case Dismissal: In Iraq, Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. expressed his "personal regret" for the Blackwater shootings in 2007, and said the U.S. would appeal the dismissal of the case against five contractors. | 249 |
| 3044. | Blockbuster Ratings for O'Brien's Final 'Tonight': In preliminary national late-night ratings, Conan O'Brien's final "Tonight" show scored a booming 7 household rating, which was almost triple the number he had been averaging for months in that measure. | 253 |
| 3045. | The Saturday Profile: A Serene Advocate for Chile's Disappeared: Ana Gonz0lez has transformed rage and grief at her loved ones' capture into a challenge to the Pinochet dictatorship. | 182 |
| 3046. | Woman at Center of Trail of Death: Raynella Dossett Leath has been charged with murder in the deaths of her first and second husbands. | 134 |
| 3047. | Foot on Bomb, Marine Learns He's Charmed: A near-miss with an I.E.D. began a brief journey through the Taliban's shifting tactics, where an experience at the edge of death became instead an affirmation of friendship. | 216 |
| 3048. | Jean Simmons, Actress, Dies at 80: Ms. Simmons's ethereal screen presence and starring roles with Hollywood's top actors made her a midcentury film icon. | 153 |
| 3049. | U.S. to Appeal Blackwater Decision: Vice President Joe Biden said that the U.S. would appeal a court decision dismissing manslaughter charges against five Blackwater Worldwide security contractors involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting. | 240 |
| 3050. | O'Brien's Last Good Night: Conan O'Brien closed out his career at the "Tonight" show -- and NBC -- with a last monologue centering on his tumultuous last week on the show and a last commentary that expressed his gratitude for the opportunities NBC gave him. | 257 |
| 3051. | Vonn's 5-For-5 Win in Downhill Skiing: Lindsey Vonn made it a perfect five wins in five World Cup downhills this season with another decisive victory Saturday. | 159 |
| 3052. | Simulators Prepare Soldiers for Explosive Attacks in War: The Pentagon is trying to harness the high-tech wizardry of the entertainment industry to train soldiers in dealing with improvised explosive devices. | 208 |
| 3053. | Federer and Williams Sisters Bring Their Everyday Game: When Roger Federer told reporters he hasn't had to play his best tennis so far at the Australian Open, he might as well have been speaking for Venus and Serena Williams. | 225 |
| 3054. | Fashion Review: In Paris, Jackets Are a Good Fit: Reviews of the Louis Vuitton, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dries Van Noten, Adam Kimmel and Junya Watanabe Paris shows. | 161 |
| 3055. | Sports of The Times: As Colts Rested, Jets Awoke: Players shrugged off any cosmic connection between the Jets' playoff run and the Colts' decision to play second-stringers while 14-0. | 183 |
| 3056. | Most U.S. Union Members Are Working for the Government, New Data Shows: With the loss of jobs in automaking and construction, the private sector lost union members, while government increased its organized members. | 214 |
| 3057. | With Kindle, the Best Sellers Don't Need to Sell: Here's a riddle: How do you make your book a best seller on the Kindle? Answer: Give copies away. | 147 |
| 3058. | Simulators Prepare Soldiers for Explosive Attacks in War: The Pentagon is trying to harness the high-tech wizardry of the entertainment industry to train soldiers in dealing with improvised explosive device. | 207 |
| 3059. | Theater: For Lady Gaga, Every Concert Is a Drama: The performer, who wraps up a run of concerts at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, turns the conventions of pop stardom into a fully realized gothic musical. | 206 |
| 3060. | A Parish Tested: Haiti's Aftershocks Felt at a School in New York: At a place where most students are Haitian-American, the earthquake is being felt in an intense way. | 167 |
| 3061. | Republicans Strain to Ride Tea Party Tiger: As they look to make gains this year, Republicans are trying to harness the Tea Party energy that helped make an unknown the senator-elect from Massachusetts. | 202 |
| 3062. | Plea Rejected in Case of Hepatitis Infections: Suggesting that 20 years in prison was not enough punishment, a federal judge rejected a plea agreement for a hospital technician who exposed hundreds of patients to hepatitis C. | 225 |
| 3063. | Consequences for State Laws in Court Ruling: Laws in 24 states were called into question by a Supreme Court decision that overturned a ban on spending in elections. | 164 |
| 3064. | Haiti's Icon of Power, Now Palace for Ghosts: Usually a bustling place with tight security, it is a ghost palace, eerily silent and profoundly destroyed. | 153 |
| 3065. | On Kindle's List, the Best Sellers Don't Necessarily Need to Sell: Here's a riddle: How do you make your book a best seller on the Kindle? Answer: Give copies away. | 164 |
| 3066. | China Rebuffs Clinton on Internet Warning: The Obama administration said it supported the secretary of state, as she put further pressure on Beijing to change its Internet policies. | 181 |
| 3067. | Depth of School Cuts Depends on Who Gets Them: The state's wealthiest districts have money in reserve, budget officials say, and the poorer ones face smaller reductions in aid. | 176 |
| 3068. | In Abortion Murder Trial, No Motive Mentioned: On the opening day of trial for a man accused of murdering an abortion provider, the word "abortion" was not heard. | 162 |
| 3069. | Defending Their Dealerships: Hundreds of General Motors and Chrysler dealers are fighting to get back their businesses through an arbitration process that will begin next week. | 176 |
| 3070. | Study Points to Disease as Main Killer in Darfur: A new study assessing dozens of mortality estimates for the six years of fighting there has concluded that disease, rather than violence, killed at least 80 percent of them. | 223 |
| 3071. | Google Founders to Sell; But Are Not Losing Control: Google's founders plan to sell 10 million shares over five years, which would drop their voting rights in the company to 48 percent. | 185 |
| 3072. | Sony Adds GPS and SD Card Support: Sony adds a pack of new features, including built-in GPS and support for SDHC memory cards, in new Cyber-shots. | 146 |
| 3073. | Samsung Compact Camera Adds GPS: Samsung unwraps a compact camera with GPS capabilities and a 15X zoom lens. | 108 |
| 3074. | Projecting a New Laptop: PC maker Hewlett-Packard is expected to add a mini projector to a laptop later this year. | 114 |
| 3075. | A Big-Picture Look at Google, Microsoft, Apple And Yahoo: Where do Microsoft, Google, Apple and Yahoo compete? Take a look at our handy chart. | 142 |
| 3076. | Appealing Subplot Pits Saints Safety Against Favre and Vikings: Darren Sharper and the Saints will play the Vikings for a trip to the Super Bowl and there is more than one coincidence involved. | 193 |
| 3077. | C.I.A. Deaths Prompt Surge in U.S. Drone Strikes: Since a suicide bombing in December that took the lives of seven C.I.A. employees in Afghanistan, the agency has employed an intensive series of strikes from drone aircraft against militants in Pakistan. | 253 |
| 3078. | Obama, With Defiant Tone, Vows to Push Agenda: The ordinarily cool and cerebral President Obama sounded unusually defiant and vowed to move forward on a health care overhaul and new restrictions on banks. | 204 |
| 3079. | Serpico on Serpico: Frank Serpico, the whistle-blowing police officer, lives quietly in the woods, but his thoughts are never far from the station house. | 153 |
| 3080. | 3-Day Slide Sends Markets Down About 5%: The main focus remained President Obama's plan for tighter restrictions on the banks, but worries about Bernanke's confirmation also played a role. | 188 |
| 3081. | NYT: TimesTalks presents Jeff Bridges: The New York Times' Lynn Hirschberg talks to actor Jeff Bridges about his career and about his new movie, the award winning "Crazy Heart". | 177 |
| 3082. | NYT: TimesTalks presents Lee Daniels and Gabourey Sidibe: The New York Times' Patty Cohen talks to director Lee Daniels and actor Gabourey Sidibe about their film "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire". | 213 |
| 3083. | Oil Estimates in Venezuela Doubled: In a new assessment, researchers with the United States Geological Survey have provided a dramatic new estimate of how much oil is "technically recoverable" from Venezuela's oil sands. | 220 |
| 3084. | Woman Reportedly Found Alive in Haiti Wreckage: The discovery of the 69-year-old offered search teams a sliver of hope that more survivors could still be found. | 160 |
| 3085. | Your Money: Free Checking Could Go the Way of Free Toasters: Overdraft fees had helped to subsidize free checking, but as those fees begin to fall, free checking may disappear. | 176 |
| 3086. | In Ohio, Obama Vows to Keep Fighting on Health Care: Conceding his health care overhaul had "run into a bit of a buzz saw,'' President Obama vowed on Friday to keep fighting for legislation that will "hold the insurance industry accountable and bring more stability and security to folks in our health care system.'' | 316 |
| 3087. | 2 Key Senators Oppose a Second Term for Bernanke: The opposition of Senators Barbara Boxer and Russell D. Feingold will make it a struggle to come up with the 60 votes necessary to confirm Ben S. Bernanke as chairman of the Fed. | 228 |
| 3088. | First Tweet From Space: No, little green men haven't found Twitter-but astronauts aboard the International Space Station have. | 126 |
| 3089. | Clijsters Knocked Out of Australian Open: The U.S. Open champ was on the court for 52 minutes, and Nadia Petrova, a Russian and No. 19 seed, embarrassed her pretty much every second in a thorough 6-0, 6-1 banishment from the women's single's bracket. | 250 |
| 3090. | Music: Beyond the Gainsbourg Birthright: For Charlotte Gainsbourg, the legacy of her father, Serge Gainsbourg, looms large. But on her new album, "IRM," the anxiety of influence seems to have dissipated. | 203 |
| 3091. | China Says U.S. Internet Accusations Harm Ties: China condemned U.S. criticism of Beijing's controls on the Internet, saying that Washington's push against online censorship could harm relations between the two countries. | 221 |
| 3092. | Sunday's N.F.C. Championship Matchup: The Saints have never been to the Super Bowl; the Vikings haven't seen Roman numerals since the Carter administration. One way or another, a long drought will soon end. | 206 |
| 3093. | 'Controlled Serendipity' Liberates the Web: Sharing what we see on the Web has reduced the chance that we are also missing something important. Call it "controlled serendipity." | 177 |
| 3094. | Naming Leaders, a Nonprofit News Outlet Takes Shape in San Francisco: The Bay Area News Project named Jonathan Weber, a co-founder of The Industry Standard, as its editor in chief, and Lisa Frazier, from McKinsey, as its chief executive. | 237 |
| 3095. | Detainees Will Still Be Held, but Not Tried, Official Says: A task force concluded that nearly 50 detainees at Guant0namo Bay are too difficult to prosecute but too dangerous to release, an administration official said. | 219 |
| 3096. | China Rebuffs Clinton on Internet Warning: The push against online censorship could harm relations between the two powers, the foreign ministry said Friday. | 156 |
| 3097. | After Benching, Rhodes Is No Longer Playing It Safe: Since coaches benched Kerry Rhodes in late November, he regained his starting job, and the Jets have a 4-1 record. | 167 |
| 3098. | Gates Says Taliban Must Take Legitimate Afghan Role: The Taliban must participate in elections, not oppose education and not assassinate local officials, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said. | 193 |
| 3099. | China Says U.S. Internet Accusations Harm Ties: The push against online censorship could harm relations between the two powers, the foreign ministry said Friday. | 161 |
| 3100. | Dubai Memo: Entrenched Monarchy Thwarts Aspirations for Modernity: The financial crisis and recent criminal cases demonstrate that the United Arab Emirates remain an absolute monarchy, where the law is capricious. | 213 |
| 3101. | Oracle President Admits Affair After Billboards Appear: Oracle's president, Charles Phillips, acknowledges an affair after some unusual billboards apparently featuring him appear in Times Square and elsewhere. | 209 |
| 3102. | Venture Capital Was Tight for Tech Start-Ups in '09: Venture capitalists invested 37 percent less money and made 30 percent fewer deals last year than in 2008. | 159 |
| 3103. | Chinese Christians Are the Focus of Same-Sex Marriage Case: Plaintiffs in the federal trial in San Francisco presented the writing of an evangelical Chinese community leader as an example of virulent homophobia. | 211 |
| 3104. | Treasury Weighs Fixes to a Program to Fend Off Foreclosures: The effort to revamp the Making Home Affordable program comes amid growing pressure to do less for banks and more for households. | 190 |
| 3105. | Indictments Against 7 in Galleon Insider Case: Prosecutors have expanded the charges to include two acts of conspiracy, rather than one, and other counts of securities fraud. | 174 |
| 3106. | Out of Bankruptcy, Genetics Company Drops Drug Efforts: The Icelandic gene-hunting company said it would continue its research and its gene-based diagnostics as a private company and would abandon efforts to develop drugs. | 222 |
| 3107. | Art Review | American Antiques Show: Made in the U.S.A.: Carved, Hooked and Framed: The American Antiques Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion puts collectors and browsers at ease with quasi-domestic arrangements of antiques and folk art. | 235 |
| 3108. | Man Claims Terror Ties in Little Rock Shooting: A man accused of killing a soldier at a recruiting station last year called himself a soldier in Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, a Yemen-based group. | 200 |
| 3109. | A New Search for Consensus on Health Bill: There is speculation in Washington about the possibility of a measure on health care that would be less ambitious and less contentious than earlier bills passed by Congress. | 216 |
| 3110. | The TV Watch: Where's Johnny? Good Manners Take Hiatus: Viewers of the Leno-O'Brien fracas witnessed an explosion of incivility burning through the late-night bonhomie. | 168 |
| 3111. | As Olympics Near, They're Ordering In Snow: Mount Cypress, which will host the Olympic snowboarding competitions, is expecting mild weather, forcing organizers to bring in snow from other locations. | 198 |
| 3112. | Lobbyists Get Potent Weapon in Campaign Finance Ruling: The Supreme Court decision will increase the power of lobbyists and interest groups at the expense of candidates and political parties. | 191 |
| 3113. | Gravely Ill Former Executive Aids N.F.L. Veterans: Gay Culverhouse, a former president of the Buccaneers, has set up an organization to assist former players suffering from long-term head injuries. | 197 |
| 3114. | Chicago News Cooperative | Street Corners: Cicero and Polk: Sharing Soul Food, Fellowship and Faith: For some who came to Chicago from the South in the first half of the 20th century, a local restaurant serves as a reminder of their country childhoods. | 252 |
| 3115. | With Populist Stance, Obama Takes On Banks: A call for new limits on bank size and risk-taking reflects a shift in the administration's focus and a change in the political climate. | 180 |
| 3116. | Seagate Goes Direct: Large companies in a variety of industries have started buying storage straight from Seagate to deal with their exploding volumes of data. | 159 |
| 3117. | U.S. Offers Pakistan Drones to Urge Cooperation: The U.S. will provide a dozen unarmed spy drones to Pakistan to encourage that country's cooperation in fighting militants on the Afghan border. | 193 |
| 3118. | Toyota Issues a 2nd Recall: The latest recall involves 2.3 million vehicles because of accelerators that can get stuck and cause cars to speed up unintentionally. | 162 |
| 3119. | 36 Hours in Mexico City: Eager to attract people again, luxury hotels are slashing room rates and restaurants are opening in chic neighborhoods. | 144 |
| 3120. | Brown Storms the Hill: The senator-elect's first visit to the Capitol Building in his new role was surrounded by the attention normally granted celebrities. | 156 |
| 3121. | 7 Indicted in Galleon Group Insider-Trading Case: They were among 14 charged with multiple counts of securities fraud and conspiracy on Nov. 5 in the investigation that began with the arrest of Galleon's founder, Raj Rajaratnam. | 228 |
| 3122. | Past Decade Warmest Ever, NASA Data Shows: The agency also found that 2009 was the second warmest year since 1880, when temperature measurement began. | 150 |
| 3123. | NASA Announces Designs for Personal Flying Suit: The designs for NASA's personal flying suit have been unveiled. | 112 |
| 3124. | Google's Sales Rose 17% in Quarter, Fastest Pace in a Year: The results topped Wall Street's expectations. Revenue for quarter was $6.67 billion, up from $5.7 billion a year earlier. | 182 |
| 3125. | Intel Settlement Gives A.M.D. a Profit in Quarter: A.M.D. would have lost money were it not for a $1.25 billion payment it received to squash a long-running antitrust battle. | 174 |
| 3126. | More Hudson Dredging Needed, E.P.A. Says: Federal environmental officials believe the amount of contaminated river bottom that will need to be dredged from the Hudson River will be "significantly higher" than initially expected. | 228 |
| 3127. | Google or Not, Motorola Pushes Forward on Android in China: Motorola unveiled an applications store in China for its phones that run Google's Android software and said it will offer users there a choice of search services. The moves position the company to support Android even if Google leaves that country. | 308 |
| 3128. | Microsoft Plugs Security Hole Used in December Attacks: Microsoft released an emergency software update for its Internet Explorer browser to block one method hackers used to attack Google and other companies last month. | 219 |
| 3129. | Judge Orders New York to Correct Bias in Fire Department: A federal judge said the city needed to compensate the minorities who took the entrance examinations, and to create fairer tests. | 187 |
| 3130. | Pelosi: House Will Not Adopt Senate Bill: Provisions in the Senate bill may have contributed to public anger in Massachusetts, the speaker said. | 144 |
| 3131. | Political Fallout From the Supreme Court Ruling: Republicans and Democrats weigh in immediately -- as the nation's highest court frees corporations and labor unions from some campaign financing restrictions. | 207 |
| 3132. | Obama's Bank Proposal Sends Shares Even Lower: The president's plan to limit banks intensified a downward trend spurred by bleaker-than-expected data on jobs and manufacturing. | 176 |
| 3133. | How Corporate Money Will Reshape Politics: Will the Supreme Court's campaign finance decision damage democracy? | 111 |
| 3134. | Obama Moves to Limit 'Reckless Risks' of Big Banks: The president on Thursday proposed legislation to limit the scope and size of large financial institutions. | 159 |
| 3135. | Aid Groups Focus on Haiti's Homeless: As aid flowed into Port-au-Prince on Thursday, relief groups began shifting their focus to long-term challenges. | 150 |
| 3136. | Grand Theft Auto's New Weapon, the iPhone: Popular role-playing game Grand Theft Auto is now playing on a phone near you. | 121 |
| 3137. | Clinton Urges a Global Response to Internet Attacks: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday that nations that engaged in cyberattacks should face consequences. | 176 |
| 3138. | Clinton Urges a Global Response to Internet Attacks: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday that nations that engaged in cyberattacks should face consequences. | 176 |
| 3139. | Justices Overturn Key Campaign Limits: Overruling two important precedents and sweeping aside a century-old understanding, a bitterly divided Supreme Court ruled that the government may not ban political spending by corporations in candidate elections. | 252 |
| 3140. | Nokia Responds to Google Challenge on Navigation Software: Nokia's decision to give away GPS navigation software deals a blow to other makers of specialized devices, but may not be enough to counter its own slide in the smartphone market. | 238 |
| 3141. | Digital Music Gains, but Can't Offset Low CD Sales: Sales of digital music rose 12 percent worldwide last year, but that growth was insufficient to compensate for plunging revenue from compact discs. | 199 |
| 3142. | Justices Block Key Part of Campaign Law: The 5-4 ruling by the Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a 20-year-old ruling that said corporations can be prohibited from using money from their general treasuries to pay for their own campaign ads. | 243 |
| 3143. | $13.4 Billion Earnings in Record Year for Goldman Sachs: The banking giant also said that it set aside $16.2 billion for to pay employee bonuses in 2009. | 153 |
| 3144. | Conan O'Brien and NBC to Part Ways: The TV host is expected to receive about $32 million and be able to return to television in eight months. | 141 |
| 3145. | John Edwards Admits Paternity: John Edwards, the former presidential contender, admits that he fathered a child out of wedlock. | 127 |
| 3146. | E.U. Gives Final Clearance to Oracle-Sun Deal: The software company Oracle won unconditional European Union regulatory approval for its $7 billion acquisition of computer maker Sun Microsystems. | 194 |
| 3147. | Quiet Start to Trial in Police Brutality Case: Despite the severity of the accusations against officers charged in an attack on Michael Mineo in 2008, the case has not sparked as much public protest as similar events. | 217 |
| 3148. | Music Review | Lady Gaga: Lavish Worlds, and the Headwear to Match: Amid otherworldly staging, Lady Gaga displayed her larger-than-life style at Radio City on Wednesday night. | 175 |
| 3149. | Gates Says Pakistan Must Root Out Extremists: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he would talk to Pakistan, where he arrived Thursday, about an anticipated offensive against militants later this year. | 204 |
| 3150. | China Paints Google Issue as Not Political: The Chinese government is approaching a dispute over censorship as a business conflict, not a political matter that could affect U.S. relations. | 188 |
| 3151. | Advertising: For Super Bowl XLIV Advertisers, Synergy Is the Name of the Game: The ad during the big game now must be supplemented with repeats on YouTube and promotions with sites like Twitter and Facebook. | 207 |
| 3152. | Exodus to Countryside Reverses Long Trend: Thousands are fleeing Port-au-Prince and going back to the small villages and coastal towns they came from. | 150 |
| 3153. | Apple Courts Publishers, While Kindle Adds Apps: A tablet computer from Apple could threaten Amazon's Kindle, but the Kindle, which now accounts for 70 percent of electronic reader sale, is getting more versatile. | 213 |
| 3154. | F.B.I. Sting Snares Arms Sellers; Bribes for Foreign Deals Charged: The case against 22 top-level arms industry executives is the biggest prosecution of individuals for foreign corporate bribery ever pursued by the Justice Department. | 234 |
| 3155. | Amazon Cracks Open the Kindle: Allowing applications for the Kindle could turn a popular single-purpose device into a more interesting and versatile gadget. | 156 |
| 3156. | Apple Courts Publishers, While Kindle Adds Apps: A tablet computer from Apple could threaten Amazon's Kindle, but the Kindle, which now accounts for 70 percent of electronic reader sale, is getting more versatile. | 213 |
| 3157. | Obama to Propose Limits on Risks Taken by Banks: For the first time, the president will throw his weight behind the House approach to financial regulation, limiting the size of the largest banks and their risk-taking activities. | 228 |
| 3158. | What Would It Feel Like to Hold a 10-Inch Apple Tablet?: If the expected Apple tablet PC has a 10-inch display, it would be bulkier than a Kindle but possibly have less heft than a hardcover book. | 196 |
| 3159. | China on Path to Become Second-Largest Economy: If China keeps up a 8.7 growth rate, it will likely replace Japan as the world's second-largest economy this year. | 162 |
| 3160. | State of the Art: Packing a Series of Pluses: New versions of the Pre and Pixi can become personal Wi-Fi hot spots, at a price, of course. | 138 |
| 3161. | News Analysis: Both Parties Seek Ways to Channel Populist Ire: Scott Brown's victory in Massachusetts demonstrated that the populism anger fueling the Tea Party movement has migrated to the mainstream. | 201 |
| 3162. | China as World's No. 2 Economy Within Reach: China beat its 2009 growth target after a blistering performance in the fourth quarter. | 132 |
| 3163. | Man in the News: Scott Brown: Discipline Helped Carve Path to Senate: Scott Brown's craving for control and order was born of a chaotic childhood, then developed when he joined the Massachusetts National Guard 30 years ago. | 223 |
| 3164. | Accord Reached to Let Honduran President Depart: The president-elect of Honduras agreed to grant safe passage to the Dominican Republic for ousted President Manuel Zelaya next week. | 181 |
| 3165. | Republicans Oppose Obama Plan for Deficit Panel: G.O.P. leaders, emboldened after capturing a Massachusetts Senate seat, were quick to reject a proposal for a presidential commission. | 183 |
| 3166. | Teaching Americans What Haiti Needs: Money: Nonprofit groups rarely look a gift horse in the mouth, but there has been an unprecedented effort to teach Americans what not to give. | 179 |
| 3167. | Our Towns: Haitians and Hasidim Find Common Cause: A relief effort is forged in a village where the melting pot usually melts only so far. | 138 |
| 3168. | If Your Password's Still 123456, It Might as Well Be HackMe: People favor simple passwords like "123456," despite Internet security scares like the recent attacks on Google's e-mail service. | 190 |
| 3169. | Talk to The Times: Janet L. Robinson and Martin A. Nisenholtz: Senior executives of The New York Times Company will answer questions from readers about the company's decision to charge for frequent use of NYTimes.com, which will take effect next year. | 251 |
| 3170. | If Your Password Is 123456, Just Make It HackMe: People favor simple passwords, despite Internet security scares like the recent attacks on Google's e-mail service. | 164 |
| 3171. | Haiti's Many Troubles Keep Bodies Uncounted: The simple truth is that no accurate death toll exists. | 100 |
| 3172. | Skin Deep: Should Surgeons Meet Patients Online?: In an age when many Web-savvy plastic surgeons answer questions at cosmetic enhancement sites, plenty feel comfortable dispensing opinions to patients they've never met. | 219 |
| 3173. | How Fast Is Your Web Connection?: Internet service providers and various sites offer tests that measure the speed of a Web connection, which could help you get faster service. | 175 |
| 3174. | Copenhagen's Climate Deal Is at Risk, a U.N. Official Says: Facing a Jan. 31 deadline, major countries have yet to submit their plans for reducing emissions of climate-altering gases. | 183 |
| 3175. | China Paints Google Issue as Not Political: The Chinese government is taking a cautious approach to a dispute on censorship, treating the conflict as a business one, not a political matter that could affect U.S. relations. | 222 |
| 3176. | I.O.C. Panel Seeks to Treat Intersex Athletes: A panel convened by the International Olympic Committee recommended that the issue of intersex athletes be treated as a medical concern. | 183 |
| 3177. | Journeys: Where Giants Dance and Crash in Japan: Like much in this country, sumo wrestling can be a mix of the seemingly approachable and the utterly confounding. | 162 |
| 3178. | Talk to The Times: Janet L. Robinson and Martin A. Nisenholtz: Senior executives of The New York Times Company will answer questions from readers on Thursday about the company's announced decision to charge for frequent use of The Times's Web site starting in 2011. | 265 |
| 3179. | Taliban Overhaul Their Image in a Bid to Win Allies: The Taliban are on a mission to soften their image as they try to counter the Americans' new campaign to win Afghan hearts and minds. | 186 |
| 3180. | How to Send Money to Other Charities Using Text: A foundation makes it possible to make charitable donations, not just to Haiti relief, through a text message. | 160 |
| 3181. | Digital Photo Frames Join the Social Scene: A new digital photo frame provides an easy way to share photos, social networking updates, and RSS feeds. | 149 |
| 3182. | EBay's 4th-Quarter Earnings Triple From Last Year's: The online retailer posted a profit of $1.4 billion, up from $367 million in the same quarter last year. | 157 |
| 3183. | Children Speak for Same-Sex Marriage: In recent years, an increasing number of children raised by same-sex couples have taken active roles in campaigns and civil rights groups. | 176 |
| 3184. | NYT: Tech Talk for 01/21/2010: Bettina Edelstein talks about satellite phones and the critical role they're playing for Times staff in getting news and photos from Haiti. J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado explain how to create and install your own ringtones. And J.D. rounds up tech news of the week, including Skype's growing share of the market for international calls. | 378 |
| 3185. | Energy and Stealth of G.O.P. Groups Undid a Sure Bet: While conservatives quietly mobilized, Democrats barely paid attention to a contest that by every indication should have been nothing to worry about. | 203 |
| 3186. | NYT: Tech Talk for 01/21/2010: Bettina Edelstein talks about satellite phones and the critical role they're playing for Times staff in getting news and photos from Haiti. J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado explain how to create and install your own ringtones. And J.D. rounds up tech news of the week, including Skype's growing share of the market for international calls. | 378 |
| 3187. | Kroes Approved to Be Europe's Tech Commissioner: After a bruising battle, Neelie Kroes won over skeptics who had found her evasive in hearings. | 143 |
| 3188. | The War Between Apple and Google Has Just Begun: Google and Apple are no longer friends, as they compete in more arenas. The latest sign of the rift: Apple is considering using Microsoft's Bing as the default search engine for its iPhone Web browser. | 250 |
| 3189. | Aid Urged for Groups Fighting Internet Censors: Five United States senators want the government to move ahead with plans to provide $45 million to help people in other countries evade Web restrictions. | 201 |
| 3190. | YouTube to Introduce Limited Film Rental Service: The video site's venture will focus, at least initially, on providing an outlet for independent movie makers. | 159 |
| 3191. | Magazine Preview: James Patterson Inc.: How a genre writer has transformed book publishing. | 91 |
| 3192. | Aid Urged for Groups Fighting Internet Censors: Five United States senators want the government to move ahead with plans to provide $45 million to help people in other countries evade Web restrictions. | 201 |
| 3193. | Gates, in India, Warns of Regional Militant Threat: U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates warned that a "syndicate of terrorist operators" on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border was working to destabilize the region. | 213 |
| 3194. | Morgan Stanley's Quarter Falls Below Forecast: The bank said it had net income of $617 million in the fourth quarter as it struggled to rebound from the financial crisis. | 170 |
| 3195. | Bank of America Posts Loss for Year and Quarter: The bank said a $4 billion repayment to the Treasury of money from the government's bailout fund weighed on its results. | 169 |
| 3196. | The Way We Live Now: The Great Unalignment: How long can a Democratic majority last in our fast-paced, high-tech political culture? | 131 |
| 3197. | Google Hopes to Retain Business Unit in China: As Google prepares for talks with the Chinese government over censorship laws, the company has indicated that it would like to retain much of its operations in the country. | 219 |
| 3198. | CrowdFlower Raises $5 Million to Boost Crowdsourcing: A San Francisco startup, CrowdFlower, has raised money to help companies distribute mundane tasks to Internet workers, rather than hiring full-time employees. | 212 |
| 3199. | City Signals Intent to Send Fewer Teenagers to Jail: The Bloomberg administration is merging two agencies as it seeks a more therapeutic approach toward delinquency. | 165 |
| 3200. | Amazon Increases Royalty Rate for Books on Its Kindle E-Reader: Amazon announced it will raise its royalty rate for books published on its Kindle e-reader to 70 percent. | 169 |
| 3201. | App of the Week: Hop on a Suite of Free Voice Services: The Google Voice suite of phone software for the iPhone has been waylaid, but you can get some of the same features from Ribbit Mobile, which is free (for now). | 216 |
| 3202. | The Times to Charge for Frequent Access to Its Web Site: Starting in early 2011, visitors to NYTimes.com will get a certain number of articles free every month before being asked to pay a flat fee for access. | 208 |
| 3203. | G.O.P. Senate Victory Stuns Democrats: Scott Brown, a little-known Republican state senator, defeated Martha Coakley in the race to fill the Massachusetts Senate seat held by Edward M. Kennedy. | 193 |
| 3204. | The Democrats' Day After: Why are the Democrats always in disarray even when they control the White House, the Senate and the House? | 132 |
| 3205. | Latest Updates on the Crisis in Haiti: On Wedensday The Lede is continuing to supplement reporting by our colleagues in Haiti on the aftermath of last week's earthquake by pointing to news and information on the Web. Readers are encouraged to share any first-hand accounts they receive from Haiti or see online. | 311 |
| 3206. | The Times to Charge for Frequent Access to Its Web Site: Starting in early 2011, visitors to NYTimes.com will get a certain number of articles free every month before being asked to pay a flat fee for access. | 208 |
| 3207. | Security Lapses Are Being Addressed, Officials Tell Panel: The nation's top counterterrorism officials are testifying Wednesday before Congress about the Christmas bombing plot. | 177 |
| 3208. | Suspect Surrenders in Virginia Killing of 8 People: Christopher Speight, 39, who is suspected of firing on law enforcement officers after the killings, turned himself in. | 170 |
| 3209. | Strong Aftershock Hits Near Haitian Capital: The 6.1- magnitude temblor was the most powerful to hit Haiti since the initial earthquake on Jan. 12. | 147 |
| 3210. | Democratic Defeat Imperils Health Care Overhaul: Senate Democrats will meet on Wednesday as the prospect of pushing the Senate health care plan through the House appeared to diminish. | 183 |
| 3211. | G.O.P. Victory Imperils Health Care Overhaul: In the wake of Tuesday's upset, House Democrats appeared to rule out the idea of quickly approving a health care bill. | 164 |
| 3212. | You Saw What in 'Avatar'? Pass Those Glasses!: Record-breaking crowds have seen James Cameron's epic, and the list of those who saw cause for protest is growing. | 161 |
| 3213. | If Your Kids Are Awake, They're Probably Online: Researchers once thought the use of smart phones and other devices could not go up. They were wrong. | 149 |
| 3214. | Police Surround Gunman After He Kills 8 in Virginia: Chaos ensued after the police encountered a gunman in a thickly wooded area on Tuesday. | 140 |
| 3215. | Democrats Won't Rush to Pass Senate Bill: In the wake of Tuesday's upset, House Democrats appeared to rule out the idea of quickly approving a health care bill. | 160 |
| 3216. | If Your Kids Are Awake, They're Probably Online: Researchers once thought the use of smart phones and other devices could not go up. They were wrong. | 149 |
| 3217. | China to Scan Text Messages to Spot 'Unhealthy Content': The Chinese government ordered cellphone companies to suspend text services to users who send "unhealthy" messages. | 172 |
| 3218. | Text Messages in China to Be Scanned for 'Illegal Content': The Chinese government ordered cellphone companies to suspend text services to users who send "unhealthy" messages. | 175 |
| 3219. | Budget Ballot Initiatives Debated in Colorado: With Colorado's Taxpayer Bill of Rights in the shadows, three related initiatives are being discussed everywhere. | 160 |
| 3220. | The N.F.L. Is Squeezing Discounters Over Apparel: The league's game day line of gear will be available only to companies that do a certain amount of business. | 158 |
| 3221. | Webb Urges a Halt to Senate Health Care Votes: A centrist Democrat calls for Senate health care votes to be put on hold until the new senator from Massachusetts is sworn in. | 173 |
| 3222. | Obama Pressing for Protections Against Lenders: Despite the president's influence, Democrats have considered dropping a consumer protection element of a financial bill in the Senate to gain more support. | 203 |
| 3223. | News Analysis: A Year Later, Voters Send a Different Message: The Massachusetts Senate election result leaves the president with a long list of tough choices. | 158 |
| 3224. | U.S. Marines Land in Villages on Edge of Life and Death: For some of the U.S. military personnel in Haiti, the pain is deeply personal. | 135 |
| 3225. | 53 Haitian Orphans Are Airlifted to U.S.: The U.S. loosened its visa policy to expedite adoptions. | 98 |
| 3226. | Yelp's Divide Between Businesses and Reviewers: An article in Inc. magazine looks at the sometimes bitter split between reviewers on Yelp and the businesses they critique. | 172 |
| 3227. | Inside the Rings: At Age 11, Balancing Olympic Ambition and Youth: At age 11, Polina Edmunds is young enough to carry a teddy bear for good luck, but old enough to be a veteran dreamer of an Olympic gold medal in figure skating. | 228 |
| 3228. | Medical Miracle Nears a Milepost: Twelve years after brain surgery to alleviate epileptic seizures, Diane Van Deren is one of the world's top endurance runners. | 160 |
| 3229. | De Gustibus: Snack Time Never Ends: When it comes to American children, snacks seem both mandatory and constant. | 112 |
| 3230. | News Analysis: A Sign of Latin America's Fading Polarization: The election of a right-wing billionaire to lead Chile appears to signal a convergence of left and right agendas. | 175 |
| 3231. | Christian-Muslim Mayhem in Nigeria Kills Dozens: Death estimates after three days of fighting in the city of Jos ranged from 30 to 300. | 135 |
| 3232. | Evidence Found for Chinese Attack on Google: A malware specialist said the software used in an attack on Google contained a module based on an algorithm from a Chinese-authored technical paper. | 193 |
| 3233. | Multiple Deaths Reported in Virginia Shooting: State police are reporting multiple deaths and injuries involving a lone gunman in central Virginia. | 147 |
| 3234. | Reading Apple's Tea Leaves: Take one splatter-painted invitation. Add a news blackout. Enter reality-distortion field. The result? More hype about a mystery product. Genius. | 173 |
| 3235. | Profit Up 9% as I.B.M. Raises Its Forecast: Cost cuts and a shift to more profitable contracts helped the company weather a slump in corporate spending. | 152 |
| 3236. | Researcher Finds Evidence of Chinese Attack on Google: A malware specialist with SecureWorks said he determined the main program used in the attack contained a module based on an unusual algorithm from a Chinese-authored technical paper. | 237 |
| 3237. | Project Haiti: Holding a Teach-In: Lesson Plan | Organizing, researching and presenting reports and information about the Haiti disaster and developing proposals on how to respond. | 180 |
| 3238. | Queens Man Is Accused in Plot to Kill Service Members: A 25-year-old man arrested this month on terrorism charges conspired to kill American service members in Afghanistan, a federal prosecutor said. | 199 |
| 3239. | White House Looks Again to Senator Snowe: The White House is reaching out again to Senator Olympia Snowe, the only Republican in the chamber who might for a health care overhaul. | 178 |
| 3240. | Supreme Court Rules on Trial Conduct in Georgia: The propriety of jurors giving a judge an off-color gift was the subject of one of several cases decided Tuesday. | 162 |
| 3241. | Hoyer on Senate Bill: 'Better Than Nothing': Democrats must counter the argument that health care legislation will harm Medicare, the House majority leader said on Tuesday. | 172 |
| 3242. | Tiny Steps Toward Basic Services: Restoring services in Haiti will be very difficult, but the effort has begun. | 111 |
| 3243. | Science Teacher With a Bible Divides an Ohio Town: Officials say a teacher should be fired for pushing religion in class. Supporters say he is being unfairly punished. | 167 |
| 3244. | Why You Can Get Written Confirmation From Comcast Now: One man's battle to get written confirmations of agreements with Comcast cable customer service representatives. | 167 |
| 3245. | Dealer Sues Woman to Cancel 'Good Deal': A dealership in Minnesota wants the car back that it sold to a woman last year. Why? The dealership says it didn't charge her enough. | 174 |
| 3246. | Software Firms Fear Hackers Who Leave No Trace: Tech companies live in fear of hackers who build a back door into their source code and add rogue instructions. | 159 |
| 3247. | Massachusetts Voting Begins for Crucial Senate Seat: With the fate of the health care overhaul possibly hanging in the balance, voting began in a surprisingly tight special election for the Senate. | 197 |
| 3248. | The Bittersweet History of Bike Clubs: While many of today's bicycle clubs offer activities outside of riding, the clubs of a century ago provided an important social space and proved to be vehicles for assimilation. | 216 |
| 3249. | Software Firms Fear Hackers Who Leave No Trace: Tech companies live in fear of hackers who build a back door into their source code and add rogue instructions. | 159 |
| 3250. | Blogging the Mass. Senate Race: Stay tuned for updates throughout the day for coverage of the election to replace Senator Edward M. Kennedy. | 140 |
| 3251. | Theater Talkback With Charles Isherwood: The Times's theater critic is taking questions from readers. | 101 |
| 3252. | Yale Admissions Office Sets Its Pitch to Music (and Dance): What would Yale's admissions video look like if it were hijacked by producers of the Disney Channel? A new video on YouTube provides a clue. | 200 |
| 3253. | Boehner Hires 'Contract' Architect to Promote G.O.P. Platform: The Republican minority leader taps one of Karl Rove's top aides to refurbish the party's agenda. | 160 |
| 3254. | War@WSJ: New Book Pulls Back Blankets on Murdoch's Capture of The Journal: New book by former Journal media writer goes deep behind the scenes of the Murdoch acquisition of The Wall Street Journal. | 197 |
| 3255. | Paterson Seeks $1 Billion More in Taxes and Fees: Gov. David A. Paterson's budget also proposes the largest cut to school aid in more than two decades. | 151 |
| 3256. | Tentative Deal Ends Cleveland Orchestra Strike: Terms of the deal were not released. The standoff highlighted a shift in the economics of classical music. | 154 |
| 3257. | U.S. Military Begins Air Drops in Haitian Capital: Even as thousands of Haitians continued to flee toward the countryside on Tuesday, there were scenes of commerce and activity in Port-au-Prince. | 195 |
| 3258. | Essay: Luminous 3-D Jungle Is a Biologist's Dream: The new film "Avatar" explores life forms both familiar and fantastic, but a viewer does not have to be a scientist to enjoy the experience. | 191 |
| 3259. | Verizon and AT&T Cut Prices: Verizon and AT&T have cut the cost of unlimited calling plans by almost a third. Other plans are being discounted as well. | 151 |
| 3260. | Google Delays Release of Cellphones in China: The company was reportedly reluctant to release the phones, given the climate of uncertainty over the future of its China operations. | 179 |
| 3261. | A Nuclear Critic Draws a Lesson from France's Success: A new statistical analysis of an almost-secret topic -- what it costs to build nuclear reactors in France -- may have some lessons for a "nuclear renaissance" in the United States. | 236 |
| 3262. | Tentative Deal in Cleveland Orchestra Strike: Approval of the deal is expected today. | 85 |
| 3263. | Google Delays Release of Cellphones in China: With the future of Google's China operations uncertain, the release of two Android phones has been postponed. | 155 |
| 3264. | Latest Updates on the Crisis in Haiti: On Tuesday The Lede is continuing to supplement reporting by our colleagues in Haiti on the aftermath of last week's earthquake by pointing to news and information on the Web. Readers are encouraged to share any first-hand accounts they receive from Haiti or see online. | 309 |
| 3265. | Citigroup Reports a $1.6 Billion Loss for Year: The bank, which also took a $10.1 billion charge in the fourth quarter, has shown few signs of a quick recovery. | 160 |
| 3266. | Hands On With HP's Web-Connected Printer: HP's Photosmart Premium TouchSmart Web all-in-one printer is a forward-thinking device that prints great photos. | 154 |
| 3267. | A Famed Parisian Kitchen Is Reborn: Jamin, the Paris restaurant that helped cultivate the careers of names like Robuchon and Ripert, has a new owner. | 149 |
| 3268. | The Age of External Knowledge: Tuesday | Today's idea: Filtering, not remembering, is the most important mental skill in the digital age, an essay says. But this discipline will come at a premium, since mental focus must take place amid the unlimited distractions of the Internet. [Edge] | 288 |
| 3269. | Rich Nations Call for Haiti Debt Relief: The Paris Club, an informal group of creditor nations, issued an appeal Tuesday for nations owed money by Haiti to cancel the debts to help reconstruction. | 196 |
| 3270. | Microsoft to Purge User Data Collected on Bing After Six Months: Bowing to pressure in Europe, Microsoft said it would ensure its online search engine, Bing, would eliminate all data collected on users after six months. | 219 |
| 3271. | Kraft and Cadbury Agree on Friendly Merger: After months of resistance, Cadbury of Britain agreed to a takeover offer from the U.S food giant Kraft, worth about $19 billion, to create the world's largest confectioner. | 217 |
| 3272. | Japan Airlines Files for Bankruptcy: Japan Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, Japan's state-backed turnaround agency said. | 140 |
| 3273. | A Deluge of Donations via Text Messages: As of late Sunday, the American Red Cross had collected pledges of $203 million, about $22 million of which came through a text-messaging program. | 187 |
| 3274. | A Very New York Novel Wins Newbery Medal: "When You Reach Me," by Rebecca Stead, won the children's literature award on Monday. | 127 |
| 3275. | More Men Marrying Better Educated, Richer Wives: Men 30 to 44 years old are increasingly likely to marry women with more education and income than they have. | 157 |
| 3276. | Japan Airlines Set to File for Bankruptcy: Asia's largest airline by revenues will remain in the skies under a state-backed restructuring plan as it tries to free itself from about $16 billion in debt. | 201 |
| 3277. | Reliving Horror in a Test for the Death Penalty: The trial for a suspect in a triple slaying in Connecticut begins Tuesday, and observers expect a painful process. | 163 |
| 3278. | Leno Expects Resolution Tuesday: In the middle of a public relations firestorm, Jay Leno explains how he landed in the middle of a network drama. | 145 |
| 3279. | For the Heirs to Holmes, a Tangled Web: For nearly 80 years Sherlock Holmes has been caught in a web of ownership issues so tangled that Professor Moriarty wouldn't have wished them upon him. | 191 |
| 3280. | U.N. Expected to Approve Security Expansion: The 3,500 soldiers and police officers requested by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon would help protect distribution of supplies and ensure public order in Haiti. | 204 |
| 3281. | Massachusetts Senate Candidates Push to Finish Line: Outside groups flooded Massachusetts with money, advertisements and ground troops to try to influence the race for Edward M. Kennedy's Senate seat. | 200 |
| 3282. | Strike in Cleveland Points to Classical Music Woes: A labor tussle is brewing at the Cleveland Orchestra, and it points to troubled times for classical musical ensembles. | 170 |
| 3283. | Swiss Banker Blows Whistle on Tax Evasion: A former Swiss banker called offshore tax evasion "the biggest theft among societies and neighbor states." | 149 |
| 3284. | As Haitians Flee, the Dead Go Uncounted: Along with everything else stolen by last week's earthquake, Haitians must now add another loss: the ability to identify and properly honor the dead. | 190 |
| 3285. | Aid Arrives but Few Are Lucky to Get It: Even as more aid flows into Haiti, the challenges in handing out food and water at a golf-course illustrate the hurdles in distributing aid across the city. | 197 |
| 3286. | Homeless Haitians Told Not to Try to Flee to U.S.: United States officials are trying to avert a mass exodus from the island that could lead to deaths at sea or a refugee crisis in South Florida. | 195 |
| 3287. | A Deluge of Donations via Text Messages: As of late Sunday, the American Red Cross had collected pledges of $203 million, about $22 million of which came through a text-messaging program. | 187 |
| 3288. | Defiant Vow to Rebuild Amid Ruins and Bodies: Throughout Haiti, stubborn determination girded by optimism that had been felt before the earthquake struck is fueling the fight for survival. | 188 |
| 3289. | The Rise and Fall of a Sunni in Baghdad: Saleh al-Mutlaq, barred from Iraq's legislative elections, said the furor the decision unleashed left him bewildered. | 158 |
| 3290. | At Yemen College, Scholarship and Jihadist Ideas: Al Eman University in Sana teaches Islam and Western disciplines but is also seen as a center for jihadist ideas. | 163 |
| 3291. | What If Conan Said, 'Bye, NBC. Hello, Internet'?: Conan O'Brien's belief that a time slot still matters does not hold true for the 18-34 year old audience. For this next audience, the time slot is being replaced by a URL. | 221 |
| 3292. | Democrats Seeking to Push Health Bill Through House: Scrambling for a plan if Republicans win in Massachusetts, Democrats are mulling several options to save the Senate version of the health care legislation. | 208 |
| 3293. | Cambodia Takes to the Roads in Building Spree: At last enjoying the dividends of peace, Cambodia is halfway through a road-building spree, which also helps mend the fractures of the civil war. | 192 |
| 3294. | Pelosi: Mass. Election Won't Stop Health Bill: Pelosi says health care bill will pass, regardless of Massachusetts Senate race's outcome. | 137 |
| 3295. | Children Don't Have Strokes? Just Ask Jared: A frantic mother rushed her son to the hospital, starting a family's search for treatment and answers. | 147 |
| 3296. | What If Conan Said, 'Bye, NBC. Hello, Internet'?: Conan O'Brien's belief that a time slot still matters does not hold true for the 18-34 year old audience. For this next audience, the time slot is being replaced by a URL. | 221 |
| 3297. | When an Eating Disorder Has No Name: When an eating disorder isn't anorexia or bulimia, it's called "Ednos" for "eating disorder without a name.'' | 146 |
| 3298. | Obama to Deliver State of the Union Address Jan. 27: The White House finalized the date for the president's speech to a joint session of Congress for next Wednesday at 9 p.m. | 174 |
| 3299. | Kraft Nears a Friendly Deal for Cadbury: Kraft and Cadbury of Britain have begun talks over a friendly deal that would end a four-month battle for control of the British confectioner, a person briefed on the matter told DealBook. | 229 |
| 3300. | German Publishers File Complaint Against Google: Google said Monday that it faced antitrust complaints in Germany from newspaper and magazine publishers who want the company to pay them for using article snippets in its Web news service and search results. | 256 |
| 3301. | Xbox Takes on Cable, Streaming TV Shows and Movies: If talks with Disney work out, the game console could stream ESPN content, making it that much easier to watch TV without cable. | 180 |
| 3302. | A Little Too Close to the Battle in Kabul: A battle unfolds, with cinematic vividness, at the very heart of Afghanistan's American-backed government. | 149 |
| 3303. | Opposition to Education Grant Program Emerges: With its first deadline on Tuesday, the administration's school improvement initiative is meeting resistance. | 156 |
| 3304. | Starting Over in Lexington: A Clarification: We aren't letting these people fend for themselves. We're empowering them to make decisions for themselves. | 152 |
| 3305. | For New York 9/11 Rescue Team, Haiti Brings It All Back: A pile of rubble is a pile of rubble, whether it is in lower Manhattan or central Port-au-Prince. | 154 |
| 3306. | Apple to Show Off Its 'Latest Creation' Next Week: Apple sent out invitations for a special event heralding its "latest creation." | 130 |
| 3307. | Apple to Show Off Its 'Latest Creation' Next Week: Apple sent out invitations for a special event heralding its "latest creation." | 130 |
| 3308. | After Power Play, Jets Talk About Power of Belief: The conversion on fourth-and-1 secured summed up Rex Ryan's (brash, bold, daring) first season as coach. | 155 |
| 3309. | Video: Ten Minutes With Dan Pfeiffer: The first of a new series devoted to interviews from inside the White House, on Capitol Hill and from points across the administration features the White House communications director. | 222 |
| 3310. | Monday Puzzle: The Golden Ratio Treasure: Can you figure out exactly where the gold was buried? | 95 |
| 3311. | The $250 Million Underdog Celebrates: The Fox family had a good night at the Golden Globes, including wins for "Avatar," one of the most expensive movies ever made. | 164 |
| 3312. | Sidebar: Justices Better at Precedent Than Prescience: The Supreme Court isn't so good at predicting the future, as a recent decision on the broadcast of a trial showed. | 169 |
| 3313. | Newbery and Caldecott Awards Announced: Rebecca Stead, author of "When You Reach Me," won the John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature on Monday. | 186 |
| 3314. | Cleveland Orchestra Goes on Strike: The musicians said the action meant they would not leave Tuesday for a residency at Indiana University that was to be followed by a 10-day visit to Miami, a lucrative annual residency for the orchestra. | 238 |
| 3315. | Latest Updates on the Crisis in Haiti: On Monday The Lede is continuing to supplement reporting by our colleagues in Haiti on the aftermath of Tuesday's earthquake by pointing to news and information on the Web. Readers are encouraged to share any first-hand accounts they receive from Haiti or see online. | 306 |
| 3316. | The Media Equation: It's Not Jay or Conan. It's Us.: Don't blame the late-night hosts for falling ratings. The Internet and cable television have made much of network television disappear into a thicket. | 203 |
| 3317. | Power, Power Everywhere: A new device charges mobile phones without using batteries; but it may not be right for all situations. | 128 |
| 3318. | Foreign Journalists in Beijing Hit by E-Mail Hackers: At least two foreign journalists living in Beijing have had their Google e-mail accounts hacked, a journalists' advocacy group in China said Monday. | 202 |
| 3319. | Remembering the Little People: Accounting for Kids: An economist asks why the United States spends so much less money on children than on the elderly, and what the consequences for the economy might be. | 202 |
| 3320. | For Ailing Health System, a Diagnosis but No Cure: The American health care system is afflicted with Baumol's cost disease, and its namesake, economist William J. Baumol, suggests that Democrats should be careful about setting expectations for their emerging legislation. | 271 |
| 3321. | Law Meant to Curb Lobbying Sends It Underground: In light of strict new regulations, some policy advocates are choosing not to declare themselves as lobbyists. | 159 |
| 3322. | Under the Stars, Shisha Smoke and Tasty Bites: Mumbai's rooftop sheesha lounges can be hard to find, but are worth seeking out. | 127 |
| 3323. | Rescues Beat Dimming Odds in Haiti: On Monday, there were signs of improvement, as rescue workers pulled more people alive from the rubble as water and emergency aid deliveries improved. | 186 |
| 3324. | News Analysis: Experts Mull U.S. Role in Haiti After Cameras: Citing a history of neglect or domination in the region, analysts wonder if the U.S. will strike the right balance in helping Haiti. | 194 |
| 3325. | Militants Launch Rockets in Central Kabul: Militants launched an audacious attack in Kabul early on Monday, firing rockets toward the Justice Ministry. | 151 |
| 3326. | Pay Rises for Leaders of Colleges, Survey Says: Compensation for presidents at public universities rose despite despite course eliminations and tuition hikes. | 158 |
| 3327. | Oscar Race Begins at Golden Globes: James Cameron's "Avatar" was a big winner on Sunday, winning best dramatic picture and best director. | 137 |
| 3328. | China Restores Text Messaging in Xinjiang: The Chinese government continued to ease a six-month-old communications blackout on the northwest region of Xinjiang. | 160 |
| 3329. | For Many Start-Ups, a Spot on the Nasdaq Is No Longer the Goal: There were 18 tech I.P.O.'s in the last two years, versus 143 in the two years prior. Is it more than the recession holding them back? | 198 |
| 3330. | News Analysis: In War Against the Internet, China Is Just a Skirmish: It's no surprise that China polices Web sites, but now nations like France are also cracking down on Internet users. | 186 |
| 3331. | The Lock That Says 'Pick Me': The intrusion into Google's computers and related attacks point to the rising sophistication of such assaults and the vulnerability of even the best defenses. | 188 |
| 3332. | Democrats Push Hard to Salvage a Flailing Candidacy: President Obama went to Massachusetts to support the candidacy of Martha Coakley, on whose election the Democrats' health care agenda now hinges. | 198 |
| 3333. | Review of Jet Bomb Plot Shows More Missed Clues: Officials cite lapses that were not disclosed in the declassified government report about what went wrong inside the nation's counterterrorism network. | 200 |
| 3334. | Jets 17, Chargers 14: Jets Advance to A.F.C. Title Game: The Jets beat the Chargers in the most surprising upset of this season. | 128 |
| 3335. | Rescues Beat Dimming Odds in Haiti: Rescue workers pulled more people alive from the rubble as water and emergency aid deliveries improved. | 139 |
| 3336. | Amid Rubble, Seeking a Refuge in Faith: With many churches flattened, Haitians desperate for aid beseeched God to ease their grief. | 131 |
| 3337. | Complaint Box | Baby Barflies: In Park Slope, a Brooklyn neighborhood renowned for its abundance of children, even the barrooms have been infiltrated by little people. | 167 |
| 3338. | Live Analysis: Chargers 7, Jets 3, 3rd Quarter: Can the Jets continue their surprising late-season run, this time against a team that has won 11 consecutive games. | 163 |
| 3339. | Pakistan Says Drone Strike Kills 15: The strike was part of a campaign by the U.S. to use pilotless drones to kill Taliban and Al Qaeda militants. | 146 |
| 3340. | Obama Rallies Democrats in Massachusetts: President Obama attempted to rescue the flailing candidacy of Martha Coakley, on whose candidacy the Democrats' health care agenda now hinges. | 184 |
| 3341. | Massachusetts Bucks Its Political Stereotype: Swing voters have tipped the balance in recent elections, and could prove crucial again on Tuesday in the race for the late Edward M. Kennedy's Senate seat. | 202 |
| 3342. | A Suburban Treasure, Left to Die: In Garden City, N.Y., St. Paul's School, a 130-year-old behemoth, has little protection. | 122 |
| 3343. | Haiti in Ink and Tears: A Literary Sampler: Here are some of the many voices, native and not, inspired by Haiti, a mystical, tested land. | 137 |
| 3344. | Haitians Seek Solace Amid the Ruins: Outside Port-au-Prince's main cathedral, built in 1750 but now a giant pile of metal and concrete, parishioners held a makeshift service. | 174 |
| 3345. | Karzai Closing in on Taliban Reconciliation Plan: The Afghan government will offer jobs, security, education and other benefits to Taliban defectors. | 149 |
| 3346. | Sunday's N.F.L. Divisional Matchups: The playoff game between the Cowboys and the Vikings features two great running games, two excellent defenses and two quarterbacks who have silenced their doubters. | 201 |
| 3347. | 'Saturday Night Live' Tries Some Late-Night Diplomacy: There is only so much that "SNL" can say about NBC's ongoing late-night woes, and the show did its best to strike a conciliatory tone. | 189 |
| 3348. | Colts 20, Ravens 3: Well-Rested Manning Leads Colts Past Ravens: The Colts showed no signs of rust as they dissected a Ravens team that never got in gear. The win sends the Colts to the A.F.C championship game. | 210 |
| 3349. | Live Analysis: Colts 17, Ravens 3: The Ravens are in Indianapolis to take on the Colts in an A.F.C. divisional playoff game. | 124 |
| 3350. | Focus on the Family Founder Starts a Radio Show: Dr. James Dobson, an influential voice for Christian conservatives, will have greater leeway to hold forth on politics and the opportunity to work with his son. | 209 |
| 3351. | Saints 45, Cardinals 14: The Saints Hit and Run: With a balanced attack by Drew Brees, and a dazzling performance by Reggie Bush, the Saints beat the Cardinals to advance to the N.F.C. Championship game. | 203 |
| 3352. | Looting Flares as Authority Breaks Down: The impulses for theft were borne of desperation and the lack of food and water as well as the absence of law and order. | 161 |
| 3353. | J.F.K. Terminal Evacuated After Breach: Dozens of flights were delayed and the airport was thrown into disarray after a passenger went through a secured door. | 158 |
| 3354. | Lonely Trek to Radicalism for Terror Suspect: Behind Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab's journey from gifted student to terrorism suspect was a struggle between an investment in this life and a longing for the next. | 207 |
| 3355. | Generation B: On Vacation and Looking for Wi-Fi: Whether we want to or not, most boomers have had to embrace technology. | 120 |
| 3356. | Ping: Gaining a Toehold for the E-Bike: Electric bicycles have struggled to capture the imagination of auto-obsessed Americans. But that may be about to change. | 160 |
| 3357. | Corner Office: Structure? The Flatter, the Better: Crist0bal Conde of SunGard says that recognition from one's peers is a great motivator for employees, though it "is broadly unused in modern management." | 204 |
| 3358. | Google Users in China Fear Losing Important Tool: Many in China, especially university students, view the possible loss of Google's maps, translation software and access to scholarly papers with real distress. | 209 |
| 3359. | Security Breach at J.F.K. Terminal: Passengers at Terminal 8, which is an American Airlines terminal, are being asked to leave and will be re-screened. | 151 |
| 3360. | Driven to Distraction: Forget Gum. Walking and Using Phone Is Risky.: Cellphones aren't just distracting drivers. They make pedestrians inattentive, and emergency room records show the results. | 193 |
| 3361. | Driven to Distraction: Forget Gum. Walking and Using Phone Is Risky.: Cellphones aren't just distracting drivers. They make pedestrians inattentive, and emergency room records show the results. | 193 |
| 3362. | A Presidential Triple Plea for Haiti Fund: Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush began an effort to raise money for Haiti. | 134 |
| 3363. | Chinese Site Criticizes Investor for Its Google Support: Alibaba Group of China saya Yahoo appeared to follow Google in suggesting the Chinese government was behind cyberattacks. | 178 |
| 3364. | In Show of Support, Clinton Goes to Haiti: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton headed to Haiti to convey the president's pledge to help the Haitian people. | 161 |
| 3365. | No Longer Their Golden Ticket: The affluent era of $160,000 starting salaries and full employment for law grads is over, as the legal profession lurches through its worst slump in decades. | 188 |
| 3366. | A Presidential Triple Plea for Haiti Relief Fund: At the Rose Garden, former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush team up for a new effort to ease the devastation from the earthquake. | 189 |
| 3367. | Political Memo: Democrats Fret That the Public Is Dissatisfied: There may be no better place to measure the shifting fortunes of the Democratic Party than in the race for the Senate seat was Edward M. Kennedy's. | 211 |
| 3368. | NBC's Slide From TV Heights to Troubled Punch Lines: NBC has been brought down not just by the challenges facing broadcast television but also missteps that have made its prime-time lineup a loser and turned its late schedule into a media circus. | 246 |
| 3369. | Saturday's N.F.L. Divisional Matchups: The Saints scored 510 points and generated 6,461 yards of offense this season, earning comparison to the Greatest Show on Turf, the Rams team led by Kurt Warner a decade ago. | 213 |
| 3370. | Google Users in China Fear Losing Important Tool: Many in China, especially university students, view the possible loss of Google's maps, translation software and access to scholarly papers with real distress. | 209 |
| 3371. | The TV Watch: Broadcast Coverage: Compassion and Self-Congratulation: Disaster is both one of the hardest and easiest sights to watch on television. | 148 |
| 3372. | Coming and Going Quickly, but in Hot Seat While There: As Paul G. Kirk Jr., the Senate stand-in for Edward M. Kennedy, waits for the outcome of an election, he has helped to keep the health care bill moving. | 207 |
| 3373. | Detainees at Bagram Are Named by U.S.: The American military changed its long-held position that information about detentions could not be made public and took a step toward more transparency. | 192 |
| 3374. | Quake Ignores Class Divisions of a Poor Land: Earthquakes know nothing about the lines that keep the poor in slums and the rich in the breezy hills. | 148 |
| 3375. | Morgan Stanley Tries on a New Psyche: James P. Gorman wants to build a steadier, more diversified Morgan Stanley, and avoid risky megatrades. | 141 |
| 3376. | Former Presidents to Lead Relief Fund: As an immense relief operation was under way, President Obama invited former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton to the White House to promote their fund-raising relief. | 215 |
| 3377. | Vigor Quest: A growing number of well-off men are injecting a hormone to forestall aging. Does it work 0 or is it enough that they simply think it does? | 152 |
| 3378. | Creams Offering Lighter Skin May Bring Risks: Dermatologists nationwide are seeing people of Hispanic and African descent with severe side effects from the misuse of skin-lightening creams. | 189 |
| 3379. | F.C.C. Orders Wireless Mike Modifications: Broadway theaters, and other entertainment forums must change the radio frequency they use for wireless microphones to make spectrum available for new services. | 203 |
| 3380. | Scaling the Digital Wall in China: It's a small but growing group, but Internet users in China are finding myriad ways to get around government blockades, aided by confederates around the globe. | 194 |
| 3381. | China, Where U.S. Internet Companies Often Fail: Before Google's difficulties in China, Yahoo, eBay and MySpace were outsmarted by local companies and limited by government restrictions. | 186 |
| 3382. | Can Google Beat China?: Is it just a matter of time before technologists find a way to defeat censorship? | 105 |
| 3383. | Scaling the Digital Wall in China: It's a small but growing group, but Internet users in China are finding myriad ways to get around government blockades, aided by confederates around the globe. | 194 |
| 3384. | For the Trapped, Rescue Is but the First Hurdle: The fate of one man and the struggles of his rescuers reflect the complications of the aid effort in Haiti. | 156 |
| 3385. | Los Angeles Journal: A Gangland Bus Tour, With Lunch and a Waiver: LA Gang Tours is making its debut, with members of four gangs agreeing they would not harass tour buses as they passed through South Los Angeles. | 212 |
| 3386. | Implications for Health Bill in Massachusetts Senate Race: A victory by the Republican candidate in Massachusetts could cause the Democratic coalition behind the health legislation to come apart and put approval in jeopardy. | 224 |
| 3387. | Agreement Is Expected in NBC's Talks With O'Brien: The talk show host could get more than $20 million in a settlement. Other details are also being hammered out. | 161 |
| 3388. | Torn Between Two Phones: Nexus One vs. iPhone: A decision about whether to use an iPhone or Google's Nexus One can come down to the software services you use on the desktop or in the browser. | 191 |
| 3389. | Chinese Lawyer Declared 'Missing' After Arrest: Nearly a year after he was taken into custody, a leading rights lawyer, Gao Zhisheng, has not been heard from. | 158 |
| 3390. | F.D.A. Concerned About Substance in Food Packaging: In a shift, the Food and Drug Administration will study the health risks from bisphenol-A, or BPA, which is widely used in plastic bottles and food containers. | 211 |
| 3391. | Ravens Lineman Can Create His Own Ending: Michael Oher, whose story was chronicled in "The Blind Side," has gone from gifted rookie to Ravens mainstay in only four months. | 171 |
| 3392. | Your Money: For Financial Advice, Arriving at the Right Dosage: People who need a little assistance have a number of inexpensive options. For those who want more guidance, the equivalent of a physical trainer is also available. | 227 |
| 3393. | Haitians Illegally in U.S. Given Protected Status: The Obama administration extended a special immigration status that protects Haitians from deportation for 18 months and allows them to work. | 192 |
| 3394. | Is the U.S. Doing Enough for Haiti?: Experts discuss America's obligations in the aftermath of the earthquake. | 110 |
| 3395. | Wireless Firms Speed Up Texted Haiti Donations: Text-message donations can take 90 days to process, but Verizon says it is writing a $2.1 million check to the Red Cross. | 169 |
| 3396. | Senior Qaeda Figures Killed in Attack, Yemen Says: Yemeni officials said that they were "almost certain" that the airstrike on Friday also killed the group's military commander. | 177 |
| 3397. | Obama to Campaign in Massachusetts on Sunday: President Obama will appear in Massachusetts to campaign for Senate candidate Martha Coakley. | 139 |
| 3398. | Big City: A Facebook Movement, Against Mom and Dad: A 15-year-old from Queens is seeking online support to protest her punishment for drinking at a party. | 154 |
| 3399. | Big City: A Facebook Movement, Against Mom and Dad: A 15-year-old from Queens is seeking online support to protest her punishment for drinking at a party. | 154 |
| 3400. | The Jets' Technician of the Trenches: Bill Callahan's attention to detail with the Jets' offensive line has produced three Pro Bowlers and the league's top running game. | 169 |
| 3401. | Pentagon Report on Fort Hood Shooting Details Failures: The military's defenses against threats from inside its own ranks are outdated and ineffective, the report found, and several officers may be held accountable. | 215 |
| 3402. | Wee-Hour Health Talks Focus on Costs: White House and Congressional officials worked passed midnight as they press for a final accord on far-reaching health care legislation. One major challenge is controlling the bill's cost. | 226 |
| 3403. | Latest Updates on Rescue and Recovery in Haiti: On Friday The Lede is continuing to supplement reporting by our colleagues in Haiti on the aftermath of Tuesday's earthquake by pointing to news and information on other Web sites. | 228 |
| 3404. | Europe's Antitrust Chief Grilled on Her Views for New Post: The nomination of Neelie Kroes, Europe's hard-nosed antitrust chief, to a new post as commissioner for the digital agenda was in doubt Friday after a testy hearing. | 224 |
| 3405. | Software Makers See a Market in Censorship: While China's censorship policies are prompting Google to consider quitting its operations in the country, some technology companies see the restrictions as an golden business opportunity. | 232 |
| 3406. | JPMorgan Chase Earns $11.7 Billion in Year: The banking giant also earmarked $26.9 billion for its workers, much of which will now be paid out as bonuses. | 154 |
| 3407. | Report on Fort Hood Said to Fault Army Officers: Eight officers could face discipline for failing to respond to Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's erratic behavior, officials said. | 170 |
| 3408. | Judge Orders F.D.A. to Stop Blocking Imports of E-Cigarettes From China: A judge said the Food and Drug Administration's new tobacco division would be able to regulate e-cigarettes just as it does real cigarettes. | 213 |
| 3409. | France, Grudgingly, Imagines Google as a Partner on Digital Media Projects: The country's government, which wants to develop an extensive digital library, has resisted the American search giant's growing reach. | 210 |
| 3410. | Headphones That Vibrate - and Ones That Don't: Technocel unveiled headphones that vibrate at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, but Sony and Sennheiser stressed headphones that minimize such distractions. | 213 |
| 3411. | Relief Bodies Seek Routes to Avert New Disaster in Haiti: Relief agencies struggled Friday to find routes for aid in the face of survivors' angry criticism that no help is getting through. | 188 |
| 3412. | Tensions Mount in Devastated Capital as Aid Starts to Reach Haiti: Help was only beginning to arrive on Thursday as the U.S. military took over the wrecked air traffic control system to land cargo planes with food and water. | 224 |
| 3413. | Burst of Mobile Giving Adds Millions in Relief Funds: Americans are using their cellphones and social media like Facebook to make a donation to the Haiti relief effort. | 168 |
| 3414. | For Google, a Threat to China With Little Revenue at Stake: Analysts say that staying in China would be risky for Google, and the economic pain of leaving would most likely not be felt for years. | 195 |
| 3415. | U.S. Treads Lightly in Wake of Google's Loud Stance on China: The difficulty of proving that the Chinese government was behind a cyberattack has frozen the Obama administration's response to the intrusion. | 205 |
| 3416. | From an Owner to the Quietest Sports Emperor: Stan Kroenke owns or has a share in five teams: the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, St. Louis Rams and the British soccer club Arsenal. | 202 |
| 3417. | In Wake of Google's Stance on China, Silence From U.S.: The difficulty of proving that the Chinese government was behind a cyberattack has frozen the Obama administration's response to the intrusion. | 199 |
| 3418. | Accord Reached on Insurance Tax for Costly Plans: The White House, Congressional leaders and labor unions said that they had reached agreement on a proposal to tax high-cost health insurance policies. | 200 |
| 3419. | The Fine Print Behind Google's Nexus One: Google was not at all prepared for its moment to become a hardware company overnight. You call HTC for hardware questions, Google for software questions, T-Mobile for cell-service questions. | 232 |
| 3420. | Books of The Times: A Rebel in Cyberspace, Fighting Collectivism: An impassioned argument about the downside of online collectivism and Web 2.0 culture from the Silicon Valley veteran Jaron Larnier. | 198 |
| 3421. | McAfee Cites Microsoft Flaw in Cyberattacks: After analyzing the December attacks on Google and other companies, a security software firm names the assault "Aurora" and says a weak point in the Internet Explorer browser was a factor. | 233 |
| 3422. | Far-Ranging Support for Google's China Move: Human rights and business groups are among those cheering the move to stop cooperating with censors. | 145 |
| 3423. | Waiting for Flexible Displays and Flexible Devices: Flexible displays mean more rugged devices, both on the battlefield and at home. But fully flexible devices are five to seven years away. | 189 |
| 3424. | Intel's Bet on Innovation Pays Off in Faster Chips: Intel has used its hefty pile of cash to advance its manufacturing prowess and technology while rival chip makers have struggled to stay afloat. | 196 |
| 3425. | In Power Push, Movement Sees Base in G.O.P.: Activists in the Tea Party movement, a grouping first fueled by anti-establishment anger, are now trying to take over the establishment from the ground up. | 200 |
| 3426. | Media Struggle to Convey a Disaster: Reporters and news anchors rushed to earthquake-stricken Haiti, and professional reporting was supplemented with Twitter and cellphones. | 173 |
| 3427. | Obama Pledges Aid to Haiti: The president promised $100 million and thousands of American troops for Haitian relief, and asked two former presidents to help coordinate a global effort. | 184 |
| 3428. | Morgue Becomes Mountain of Anguish: A grim pileup of bodies all but masked one positive note: Haiti's barely functioning state had begun to work, if still just minimally, by sending the police to gather bodies. | 210 |
| 3429. | If California Owes You, It Would Like to Pay You.: 89,000 residents and businesses are sitting on some $50 million in uncashed i.o.u.'s from the state. | 151 |
| 3430. | Governments' Go-To Vendors Get it Done: Thousands of firms that supply goods to governments in New York State and elsewhere are not manufacturers themselves but middlemen with two or three employees. | 199 |
| 3431. | Far-Ranging Support for Google's China Move: Human rights and business groups are among those cheering the move to stop cooperating with censors. | 145 |
| 3432. | In the South, Black Schools Restored as Landmarks: Dozens of schools built for blacks in the rural South in the 1920s at a turning point in black education are being restored. | 175 |
| 3433. | After Miracle on Hudson, Many Promises to Keep: Some survivors of the Hudson River splashdown say they now think twice about putting work before family. | 152 |
| 3434. | Democratic Leaders Reach Compromise on Taxing Health Plans: White House and Congressional negotiators say they have reached a deal on a controversial excise tax. | 161 |
| 3435. | Online College Planned for Union Workers: The college will be the first and only accredited degree-granting online institution devoted exclusively to educating union members. | 174 |
| 3436. | Google Upgrades Security on Gmail: The default setting on Google's free Gmail accounts will use the HTTPS protocol, which protects users' e-mail data from snooping while it flows over the Internet. | 197 |
| 3437. | The Help That Haiti Needs: Given Haiti's political instability and lack of infrastructure, what kinds of aid should be sent and how? | 132 |
| 3438. | Panel Finds Monserrate Unfit to Serve: A State Senate panel finds that Senator Hiram Monserrate showed a callous disregard when his companion was injured during an argument and that he is unfit to remain in the Senate. | 218 |
| 3439. | Can We Change the Web's Culture of Nastiness?: A new book by Jaron Lanier, a Web pioneer, suggests that the "drive-by anonymity" of the Web has fostered a culture of meanness. But does it have to be that way? | 208 |
| 3440. | Panel Told of F.B.I. Efforts to Fight Financial Crime: The F.B.I. is working on more than 2,800 mortgage fraud investigations, the attorney general told the panel that is examining the financial crisis. | 202 |
| 3441. | Follow the Law, China Tells Internet Companies: The officials' remarks suggested that China was unlikely to give ground on Google's demands to ease censorship. | 159 |
| 3442. | French Deal Offers Google Books in Exchange of Tax: The French government is offering support to Google's book digitalization program in exchange for a tax to support the music industry. | 186 |
| 3443. | Updates on the Rescue Effort in Haiti: The Lede is tracking news coverage of the rescue effort in Haiti on the Web. We are also looking for personal accounts posted online, and ask readers to help draw our attention to any news and first-hand accounts they come across. | 269 |
| 3444. | Haiti Relief Effort Faces 'Major Challenge': Relief agencies worried that aid could be slowed by damage to Haiti's airport, roads and power-supplies. | 149 |
| 3445. | Tough Confirmation for E.U.'s Ex-Antitrust Chief: Despite major antitrust victories, Neelie Kroes will have to prove her consumer-friendliness if she wants to become commissioner for the bloc's digital agenda. | 209 |
| 3446. | After China Attacks, Google Makes Gmail More Secure: After its disclosure of online attacks on its network, including Gmail accounts, Google says it will default to the more secure HTTPS technology to better protect Gmail users from snooping. | 242 |
| 3447. | Advertising: A Census Campaign That Speaks in Many Tongues: The Commerce Department will spend an estimated $340 million to encourage Americans to participate in the 2010 census. | 178 |
| 3448. | China Cautions Internet Companies: After Google's threat to leave China unless censorship eased, the government responded unambiguously that companies in China must follow the law. | 180 |
| 3449. | In Rebuke of China, Focus Falls on Cybersecurity: Google's threat to end its operations in China brought attention to reports of Chinese high-technology espionage. | 163 |
| 3450. | DealBook Column: Wall St. Ethos Under Scrutiny at Hearing: An exchange at a financial hearing in Washington laid bare a truth about Wall Street: if there's a buyer, no matter how sophisticated, there's a seller. | 211 |
| 3451. | Democrats Fight to Hold Crucial Seat: Kennedy's: Operatives are scrambling to help Martha Coakley's Senate campaign as the state is bombarded with ads. | 151 |
| 3452. | Agony Sets In as Medics Focus on the Survivors: At a medical compound, it was hard to tell which was worse, the suffering of the victims behind the tall gate, or the scene on the sidewalk outside. | 196 |
| 3453. | Meet Mikey, 8: U.S. Has Him on Watch List: Since Michael Hicks was 2, he has been frisked and his family delayed at almost every airport they have entered. | 155 |
| 3454. | Haiti Lies in Ruins; Grim Search for Untold Dead: Huge swaths of Port-au-Prince lay in ruins, and thousands of people were feared dead in the rubble. | 149 |
| 3455. | In Rebuke of China, Focus Falls on Cybersecurity: Google's threat to end its operations in China brought attention to reports of Chinese high-technology espionage. | 163 |
| 3456. | Obama's Bank Tax Seeks $90 Billion to Repay Bailout: President Obama plans to announce Thursday a new tax on 50 big banks and financial institutions to recoup taxpayer losses from the Wall Street bailout. | 204 |
| 3457. | State of the Art: Want It or Not, TV Goes 3-D: At the Consumer Electronics Show, some companies proclaim the coming of 3-D television whether you want it or not. | 161 |
| 3458. | $1.2 Million in Donations for Haiti, via Text Message: Thousands of Americans are donating money with their mobile phones to aid relief efforts in Haiti. | 153 |
| 3459. | In Leno vs. O'Brien, Fans Show Allegiance Online: Viewers and celebrities are taking sides in the NBC imbroglio, and the Internet seems prefer Conan O'Brien. | 157 |
| 3460. | Judge Cites Pattern of Discrimination in New York Fire Dept.: A federal judge ruled that New York City excluded qualified black applicants from becoming firefighters through its exams, and that the prolonged use of the tests amounted to intentional discrimination. | 264 |
| 3461. | One on One: Anil Dash of Expert Labs and Six Apart: Anil Dash, director of Expert Labs, discusses the White House using URL shorteners and working with the government to launch new Internet apps. | 195 |
| 3462. | Haitians in New York Eager to Help, but Struggle With How: The scope of the earthquake disaster had relief organizers wondering not only what to collect first, but also how to get it into the country. | 200 |
| 3463. | Devastation, Seen From a Ship: The commander of the first American ship to reach Port-au-Prince described a scene of extraordinary destruction. | 143 |
| 3464. | Protecting Data, Ahead of the Curve: Network-attached storage, a central hard drive, allows users to store, share and back up files from multiple computers in a household. | 171 |
| 3465. | Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard Make a Really Big Deal: Microsoft and H.P. have broadened their already broad partnership to sell more technology together. | 153 |
| 3466. | Magazine Preview: Reid Faces Battles in Washington and at Home: While pushing the president's agenda through a nearly dysfunctional Senate, Harry Reid is trying to keep his job. | 177 |
| 3467. | Cold Snap Is Another Blow to Florida's Farmers: The state's longest cold stretch in decades has taken a harsh and unpredictable toll up and down the food chain. | 160 |
| 3468. | NYT: Tech Talk for 01/14/2010: Personal Technology editor Sam Grobart returns from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and gives J.D. Biersdorfer his personal spin. Brad Stone, also back from CES, talks to Bettina Edelstein about e-book readers and tablets and what to expect in the near future. And Pedro Rafael Rosado unpacks the tech term "slate PC." Plus, news of the week from the tech world. | 404 |
| 3469. | Foreign Companies Resent China's Rules: Western companies say they face a list of obstacles to doing business in China, from "buy Chinese" policies to counterfeiting. | 166 |
| 3470. | App of the Week: Lock Up Your Android: WaveSecure, a free Android app, lets you lock out thieves, find your phone, and restore much of your data if it's recovered. | 163 |
| 3471. | S.E.C. Suggests Curbs on High-Speed Trading: Regulators proposed requirements for brokerage firms that are aimed at reining in risk from their customers. | 153 |
| 3472. | Calorie Postings No Match for Holiday Gluttony: People picked lighter food after a city law requiring calorie counts, but lost control during the holidays, a study said. | 169 |
| 3473. | Aid Workers Scramble Amid Haiti's Chaos: Aid workers already stationed in Port-au-Prince set up makeshift clinics beside the rubble that used to be hospitals. | 158 |
| 3474. | Gaming Goes Lite: Dell's new Alienware laptop slims down for lean gaming action. | 80 |
| 3475. | For All Its Success, Will 'Avatar' Change the Industry?: "Avatar" presents performance-capture and 3-D technology that is hard to imitate. Who will try? | 152 |
| 3476. | Google Would Abandon a Lucrative Market: Twenty or so other companies that may also have been attacked, are now in the difficult position of deciding whether to follow Google. | 175 |
| 3477. | Google Exit Threatens Chinese Internet, Analysts Say: If Google leaves China, the country will become more dependent on Baidu.com, which complies with China's tight Internet regulations. | 186 |
| 3478. | U.N. Blames Taliban for Afghan Toll: The most striking aspect of a new U.N. report was the shift in responsibility for the deaths of Afghan civilians. | 150 |
| 3479. | Foreign Companies Resent China's Rules: Western companies say they face a list of obstacles to doing business in China, from "buy Chinese" policies to counterfeiting. | 166 |
| 3480. | Bankers Walking a Fine Line at Hearing: Executives testifying before a panel will be balancing expressions of regret with arguments against new regulations. | 156 |
| 3481. | Google, Citing Attack, Threatens to Exit China: The move, coming after assaults from hackers on its computer systems, would be a highly unusual rebuke of China by a large and respected company. | 193 |
| 3482. | VMware Gently Nudges Microsoft with a Zimbra: VMware has swooped in and bought Zimbra from Yahoo, as the company lexpands its attack against Microsoft. | 151 |
| 3483. | Gates Foundation Seeks to Spur Savings By the Poor: The Gates Foundation is making $38 million in grants for experiments promoting small savings accounts by the poor in developing countries. Up to now, the microfinance industry has focused on small loans, but technology is making savings more feasible, the foundation says. | 324 |
| 3484. | Google, Citing Attack, Threatens to Exit China: The move, coming after assaults from hackers on its computer systems, would be a highly unusual rebuke of China by a large and respected company. | 193 |
| 3485. | Arbitron's Chief Resigns After a False Statement: The resignation came as the radio-ratings company announced it had failed to achieve accreditation for its Portable People Meter system in several markets. | 205 |
| 3486. | Anxious Haitians in U.S. Search for Information: The devastating earthquake left Haitian Americans scrambling for news about relatives and loved ones. | 150 |
| 3487. | Hey Google, Anybody Home?: Owners of the Nexus One, Google's phone, have found themselves at a loss when it comes to seeking help with problems. | 144 |
| 3488. | Facebook Joins with McAfee to Clean Up Malware on Site: Fed up with the spam and malware that is affecting its site, Facebook is partnering with McAfee to provide free anti-virus software to its 350 million users for six months. | 228 |
| 3489. | Nintendo Wii to Add Netflix Service for Streaming Video: The service, to start in the spring, is one more sign that game consoles are aiming to be a hub of entertainment in the living room. | 189 |
| 3490. | A Trickle of News for Anxious Haitians in New York: Haitians in the New York area struggled for scraps of information about the devastation back home. | 150 |
| 3491. | Fierce Quake Devastates Haitian Capital: Officials warned that casualties could be substantial from the 7.0-magnitude earthquake, which left the Haitian capital in a shambles. | 175 |
| 3492. | Former Seagate C.E.O. Bill Watkins Joins an LED Start-Up: Bill Watkins, who was ousted from Seagate Technology last year, is becoming the chief executive of Bridgelux, an LED start-up that has raised $122 million. | 213 |
| 3493. | Gleaning Information From Haiti Online: Some Haitians have turned to the Web to share information about the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck about 10 miles southwest of the capital of Port-au-Prince on Tuesday evening. | 222 |
| 3494. | O'Brien Won't Host 'Tonight Show' After Leno: After NBC said it intended to move his "Tonight Show" to a new time, Conan O'Brien said he would not agree to what he saw as a demotion for the institution of the show. | 214 |
| 3495. | News Analysis: A Year of Terror Plots, Through a 2nd Prism: The enemies on American soil in 2009 were a scattered group of amateurs who displayed more fervor than skill. | 169 |
| 3496. | Bankers' Regrets Might Be Wrapped in Nuance: At a Congressional hearing, some of the biggest names on Wall Street are expected to be careful as they testify about their roles in the financial crisis. | 199 |
| 3497. | Senate Hopeful in New State Airs Evolving Views: An official New Yorker since 2009, Harold E. Ford Jr. has distanced himself from his previous opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage. | 188 |
| 3498. | About New York: Closing Pipeline to Needy, City Shreds Clothes: Until early last year, the city had turned over seized counterfeit clothing to agencies that distributed them to the poor after removing their fake trademarks and labels. | 234 |
| 3499. | Saudi and Yemeni Forces Fight Rebels on 2 Fronts: The two governments seem to be making a concerted push to end the conflict, which flared into war months ago. | 159 |
| 3500. | In Reversal, Jaguar Habitat Will Be Protected: Thirteen years after the jaguar was listed as endangered, the Fish and Wildlife Service will protect its habitat. | 160 |
| 3501. | Documents Send Mixed Signal on Airport Scanners: The Transportation Security Administration promised not to transmit nude images of passengers made by body scanners, but is seeking machines with those capabilities. | 214 |
| 3502. | Economic Scene: Lack of Medicare Chief Is a Strike Against Reform: The Obama administration has yet to nominate anyone to lead Medicare, despite the fact that the chief would oversee big chunks of the health reform. | 215 |
| 3503. | Diplomatic Memo: Clinton Tries to Defuse Asian Tension: Asia has emerged as a diplomatic hornet's nest for the United States, even beyond the perennial threat of North Korea, with strains in Japan and China. | 207 |
| 3504. | Google Threatens Pullout from China After Cyberattacks on Dissidents: Google said an attack on it and other services was aimed at Chinese dissidents. | 149 |
| 3505. | Google, Citing Cyber Attack, Threatens to Exit China: Google threatened to pull out of its operations in China after it said it had uncovered a massive cyber attack on its computers that originated there. | 204 |
| 3506. | Frigid Londoners Line Up for Two Blasts of Heat: With London all a-shiver from a crippling cold snap, it only made sense to visit two of the hottest women in town: Keira Knightley in "The Misanthrope" and Tamzin Outhwaite in "Sweet Charity." | 241 |
| 3507. | Google, Citing Cyber Attack, Threatens to Exit China: Google threatened to pull out of its operations in China after it said it had uncovered a massive cyber attack on its computers that originated there. | 204 |
| 3508. | Haiti Is Rocked by Powerful Quake: An earthquake of 7.0 magnitude hit Haiti near the capital, causing widespread damage and panic with the potential for a high number of casualties. | 181 |
| 3509. | Britain Moves to Ban Islamic Group: Britain said Tuesday it was outlawing Islam4UK, a group that had planned a protest march in a town made famous for honoring British soldiers killed in Afghanistan. | 199 |
| 3510. | Governor Paterson's Son Is Arrested: The 15-year-old son of Gov. David A. Paterson is arrested on Tuesday in New York, but the governor's office declines to comment on the circumstances of the arrest. | 200 |
| 3511. | Protest in Nigeria Over Absent Leader: Hundreds of Nigerians marched down Abuja's broad avenues to protest the long absence of Umaru Yar'Adua. | 142 |
| 3512. | Haitian Earthquake Causes Hospital Collapse: A strong earthquake struck Haiti, where a hospital collapsed. Other buildings also were damaged. | 141 |
| 3513. | Big Blue's Smarter Marketing Playbook: A London speech by I.B.M.'s Sam Palmisano provides a lessons-learned tutorial that explains the success of the company's Smarter Planet campaign. | 184 |
| 3514. | Mexican Known for Stewing Victims Arrested: The authorities announced the capture of a drug lord whose trademark was boiling his victims in barrels of lye. | 155 |
| 3515. | Value of Blood Treatment Questioned: A rigorous study found that a procedure known as platelet-rich plasma was no more effective than salt water injections. | 156 |
| 3516. | 'Baby Einstein' Founder Goes to Court: The co-founder of the video series wants the University of Washington to release records of studies linking TV viewing to problems in children. | 182 |
| 3517. | Judge Denies Rajaratnam's Request to Reduce Bail: A federal judge on Tuesday denied Raj Rajaratnam's request to reduce his $100 million bail, siding with prosecutors who argued that the billionaire hedge fund manager is a flight risk. | 234 |
| 3518. | Port Shut Down Over Explosives Leak: An accident at a North Carolina port spilled a highly explosive chemical, causing officials to shut down the port and issue a voluntary evacuation for the surrounding area. | 209 |
| 3519. | Adventures of the Man Who Leaked 'Wolverine': Months after Gilberto Sanchez, a glass installer from the Bronx, uploaded the movie, his fate remains unclear. | 156 |
| 3520. | Conan O'Brien Says He Won't Do 'Tonight Show' Following Leno: NBC's Conan O'Brien says he will not do "The Tonight Show" at 12:05 a.m. | 134 |
| 3521. | Port Shut Down Over Explosives Leak: Officials shut down a port in Morehead, N.C., and urged people to leave the area after nine containers with highly explosive materials were punctured. | 187 |
| 3522. | eMusic Inks Warner Deal; Plans for Streaming: Music from artists on labels owned by Warner Music Group will be available to U.S. subscribers of digital music service eMusic. | 173 |
| 3523. | Google Lets Users Store More Files Online: Google is expanding its cloud-based storage options with new file formats. | 117 |
| 3524. | Race Takes Lead Role in New Orleans Contest: A prominent black candidate's decision to drop out means the city might elect its first white mayor in 32 years. | 157 |
| 3525. | Iraq Says Raid Uncovered a Plot to Bomb Ministries: Much of Baghdad came to a virtual standstill on Tuesday while security forces conducted raids that netted large quantities of explosives, officials said. | 205 |
| 3526. | Fresh Cash for Flurry's Mobile Analytics: Flurry, which tracks how people use mobile phone applications, has raised $7 million in new funds from investors. | 155 |
| 3527. | News Analysis: With Defense Test, China Shows Displeasure of U.S.: Analysts say China's missile interceptor test was timed to express anger over U.S. approval of arms sales to Taiwan. | 183 |
| 3528. | Top Terror Prosecutor Settles Into a Familiar Role: David Raskin is widely expected to be the lead prosecutor in the trial of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed. | 149 |
| 3529. | Sports of The Times: Baseball Should Keep Talking About the Past: To put the steroids era behind it, baseball needs more than tearful, choreographed television appearances. | 172 |
| 3530. | Findings: The Madness of Crowds and an Internet Delusion: If the mantras of "open culture" and "information wants to be free" have produced a destructive new social contract, how can it be reversed? | 198 |
| 3531. | Look Out, Pixar, Here Comes 'Fantastic Mr. Fox': This year, unexpectedly, animation is becoming a hotly contested race. | 119 |
| 3532. | Denmark Leads the Way in Digital Care: Using medical devices and notebook computers, patients can see doctors without leaving home, and have the information logged into electronic records. | 188 |
| 3533. | Campaign to Focus on Distracted Driving: The Transportation Department announced a new campaign intended to teach people about the dangers of distracted driving. | 161 |
| 3534. | Drone Strikes Kill 16 in Afghanistan: The U.S. military said the attacks began early Monday with a strike on an alleged safe house at Now Zad in Helmand Province. | 162 |
| 3535. | Lamu Journal: Future Kenya Port Could Mar Pristine Land: A sleepy resort island and Unesco World Heritage site where Muslims and bikini-clad tourists coexist may be threatened by plans for a huge seaport. | 204 |
| 3536. | Bomb Kills Professor in Tehran: Authorities called the killing of the scientist, Massoud Ali Mohammadi, an assassination carried out by terrorists, but did not say who was believed to be responsible. | 199 |
| 3537. | Russian Dissident's Passion Endures Despite Tests: Lyudmila M. Alexeyeva, 82, provokes reverence, exasperation and the question of how a human rights movement will reshape itself when she, the grande dame, is gone. | 214 |
| 3538. | Denmark Leads the Way in Digital Care: Using medical devices and notebook computers, patients can see doctors without leaving home, and have the information logged into electronic records. | 188 |
| 3539. | New Group Will Fight Drivers' Cellphone Use: A new group aims to publicize the risks of distracted driving and cut down on multitasking behind the wheel. | 153 |
| 3540. | At a Mighty 104, Gone While Still Going Strong: Joe Rollino, one of the city's strongest and oldest, was struck down on Monday morning by a minivan in Brooklyn. | 160 |
| 3541. | Showcase: Drained by Rising Waters: In coverage of the Three Gorges Dam in China, the photographer Muge Huang Rong felt the lack of something important, Emily Anne Epstein reports. | 180 |
| 3542. | New Group Will Fight Drivers' Cellphone Use: A new group aims to publicize the risks of distracted driving and cut down on multitasking behind the wheel. | 153 |
| 3543. | Giving Electronic Commands With Body English: PC makers will soon sell devices that allow people to flip TV channels or move computer documents with simple hand gestures. | 170 |
| 3544. | On the Road: E-Mail? Free. Internet? That'll Cost You.: As Continental installs Wi-Fi on some aircraft, it will also offer Kiteline, a connection for e-mail but not for surfing of the Web, free. | 194 |
| 3545. | Electronic Arts Trims Forecast for 2010 on Weak Europe Sales: The video game publisher reduced its forecast after a tough 2009 in which it cut jobs amid an industrywide sales slump. | 181 |
| 3546. | Using a Little Body English to Give Electronic Commands: If you saw "Minority Report," that's the idea 0 devices that respond to hand gestures (with a little less drama). | 170 |
| 3547. | A Future That Doesn't Guzzle: Automakers unveiled a number of hybrid gas-electric and battery-powered cars at the Detroit auto show, a telling sign of how much emphasis is being placed on the electrification of vehicles. | 220 |
| 3548. | Art: A New Boss, and a Jolt of Real-World Expertise: The new appointments at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum represent a kind of wake-up call for museums in general. | 224 |
| 3549. | Dealbook Column: What the Financial Crisis Commission Should Ask: The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission hearing on Wednesday will partly be political theater, but used correctly, it could help direct the national conversation. | 228 |
| 3550. | When Is Grabbing the Face Mask Not a Face-Mask Penalty?: The Cardinals' winning play in the wild card playoff game came with a twist, a face-mask grab by cornerback Michael Adams on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but not enough of a twist to earn a face-mask penalty on Adams. | 280 |
| 3551. | A Year After a Splashdown, Returning to the Hudson: A year after Flight 1549 splashed down in the Hudson -- and everyone on board walked away -- the survivors will reunite in Manhattan. | 185 |
| 3552. | Deciphering the Chatter of Monkeys: Scientists are studying the babble of monkeys and apes in the hope of finding the key to how human communication evolved. | 157 |
| 3553. | States Loosen Rules on Test for Diploma: On the way to creating a statewide exit test for high school graduation, many states have softened standards, delayed the requirement or added alternative paths to a diploma. | 215 |
| 3554. | TV Sports: The How-To of an Admission in the Steroid Era: Mark McGwire's apologetic interview with Bob Costas was the culmination of a carefully planned media strategy. | 168 |
| 3555. | As China Rises, Fears Grow on Whether Boom Can Last: A gradual flow of economic power from West to East has turned into a flood, but some wonder whether China's rise is sustainable. | 181 |
| 3556. | In Mass. Senate Race, Candidates Sharpen Their Pitches: Democrats try to rally troops for their candidate; the Republican meanwhile touts the endorsement of the state police. | 174 |
| 3557. | States of Suffering: What should states do about their budget woes? | 67 |
| 3558. | Coat Company Agrees to Pull Obama Billboard: Weatherproof Garment Company agrees to pull a controversial Times Square billboard featuring President Obama. | 154 |
| 3559. | Scary Ad Fails to Stop Croatia From Going Red: On Sunday, Croatians gave Ivo Josipovic a landslide victory in the country's presidential election despite an ad campaign by his main rival that sought to portray the avant-garde composer and law professor as a Dr. Evil-like figure scheming to return the nation to communism. | 322 |
| 3560. | White House Opposes Challenge to Gillibrand: The White House backed Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand, but Harold E. Ford Jr. showed no sign of being deterred. | 155 |
| 3561. | Miep Gies, Protector of Anne Frank, Dies at 100: Mrs. Gies was the last survivor among Anne Frank's protectors and the woman who preserved her diary. | 149 |
| 3562. | Temperatures Drop in Europe, and Tempers Flare: Governments are struggling with the breadth and cost of helping citizens through a cold snap that has left snow in even Spain and southern France. | 194 |
| 3563. | A Song of Silicon Valley: The hit of the Crunchies Awards in San Francisco was a song about Silicon Valley by the Richter Scales. | 129 |
| 3564. | AOL Begins 1,200 Layoffs: After cutting some 1,100 positions through buyouts, AOL started laying off some 1,200 additional workers. | 131 |
| 3565. | A Push to Bring the S.S. United States Back Home: Some fans of the S.S. United States, which carried immigrants to America and vacationers to Europe faster than any other ocean liner, are telling city officials that the ship should come back to Manhattan. | 255 |
| 3566. | AOL Begins 1,200 Layoffs: After cutting some 1,100 positions through buyouts, AOL begins laying off some 1,200 additional workers. | 130 |
| 3567. | What 'Idol' Will Lose When Simon Cowell Departs: The one thing no other show has is someone as acerbic, blunt, honest, intelligent and, crucially, detached from the overriding sentimentality and vacuousness of the proceedings as Simon. | 235 |
| 3568. | Audio Gear With a British Accent: Bowers & Wilkins, the British speaker company, is competing against Bose with headphones and desktop PC speakers. | 147 |
| 3569. | The Puppy Diaries: More Than Paper: New dog owners may not realize how much it takes to raise a puppy. | 102 |
| 3570. | Trial Delay in Abortion Doctor Killing: Prosecutors called for limits to the defense of Scott Roeder, who is accused of killing a doctor known nationwide for performing late-term abortions. | 189 |
| 3571. | Simon Cowell to Leave 'American Idol': Simon Cowell will leave "American Idol" for a new show, "The X Factor." | 110 |
| 3572. | Same-Sex Marriage Case Opens With Sharp Exchanges in California: The judge set a questioning tone early, and both sides in the battle over Proposition 8 began to make their cases. | 179 |
| 3573. | McGwire Admits That He Used Steroids: Mark McGwire, the St. Louis Cardinals' new hitting coach, said he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade, including when he broke the home run record in 1998. | 202 |
| 3574. | Los Angeles Museum Chooses Deitch: As expected, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles said on Monday that it will name Jeffrey Deitch as its director. | 158 |
| 3575. | McGwire Says He Used Steroids: Mark McGwire, the St. Louis Cardinals' new hitting coach, said he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade. | 142 |
| 3576. | New Jersey Assembly Approves Medical Marijuana: The New Jersey Assembly approved a measure that would make the state the first in the region and the 14th in the nation to legalize marijuana for medical reasons. | 210 |
| 3577. | S.E.C. Seeks New Charge Against Bank of America: The Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday sought permission from a federal judge to add a new charge to its existing civil lawsuit against Bank of America, adding an accusation of failing to disclose huge losses at Merrill Lynch before a shareholder vote in December 2008. | 328 |
| 3578. | In Reid's Comments, Hints of Obama's Own Words: Senator Harry Reid's comments about Barack Obama's race are not so different from remarks the president made himself while navigating the complicated intersection of race and politics in America during the 2008 campaign. | 268 |
| 3579. | Eric Rohmer, New Wave Filmmaker, Dies at 89: The critic and filmmaker was one of the founding figures of the internationally influential French New Wave movement. | 162 |
| 3580. | A Place on the Web for Outdoor Hobbyists: A former magazine publisher is starting Web sites for fishing, hunting and other outdoor hobbies. | 139 |
| 3581. | Eric Rohmer, New Wave Film Director, Has Died: The French critic and filmmaker who was one of the founding figures of the internationally influential movement that became known as the French New Wave, was 89. | 208 |
| 3582. | In New York City, a Chilly Library Has Its Rewards: Unionized library workers can take paid leave or accrue time when the temperature inside dips below 68. | 155 |
| 3583. | Allah - The Word: To him a shared God, the God of Abraham, has a shared name, Allah. | 84 |
| 3584. | A Fighter for the Homeless Runs Afoul of the Law: Dan de Vaul, who has made his ranch a refuge for the homeless, faces jail time for housing code violations. | 157 |
| 3585. | Sarah Palin to Contribute to Fox News: Sarah Palin will become a contributor to Fox News. | 89 |
| 3586. | Venture Capitalists Eye the Doctor's Office: Venture capitalists are investing in health care start-ups, from robots that substitute for nurses to health care on the iPhone. | 173 |
| 3587. | Taking Aim at the Big Names in Animated Film: Blue Sky Studios, the animated-movie division of 20th Century Fox, doesn't have the budget of DreamWorks or Pixar, but it is a small-scale hit machine. | 197 |
| 3588. | Obama Weighs Bank Fee to Help Cut the Federal Deficit: Though details are sketchy, the fee would recover money put up to bail out the banks, a rescue that has contributed to the largest deficit since World War II. | 213 |
| 3589. | The Desktop: It's Alive!: Several trends suggest that desktop sales could pick up in 2010 after a couple of years of steady declines in the face of laptop competition. | 167 |
| 3590. | Google to Work With Chinese Authors on Book-Scanning Project: The company will hand over a list of books by Chinese authors that it has scanned in recent years, an apparent effort to placate writers who say their works were digitized without their permission. | 259 |
| 3591. | Jive Software Grows Up: Jive, which makes social networking software for businesses, prepares for increasing competition from big companies. | 140 |
| 3592. | Ft. Hood Report Finds Early Warning: A Pentagon review of the shooting rampage at Fort Hood has found the doctors overseeing Maj. Nidal Hasan's medical training voiced concerns over his strident views. | 201 |
| 3593. | Four Allied Troops Die in Afghanistan: Four Western soldiers, three of them Americans, on Monday became the latest fatalities in a steadily escalating toll in Afghanistan. | 171 |
| 3594. | Arrests Reported in Togo Attack: Angolan state radio says two people have been arrested and accused of responsibility for a deadly shooting attack on the Togolese football team. | 177 |
| 3595. | Envoy Calls N. Korean Rights Record 'Appalling': A senior U.S. diplomat, Robert R. King, assailed the North Korean government as Pyongyang continued to hold a U.S. citizen for illegal entry. | 190 |
| 3596. | Heineken to Buy Femsa's Beer Unit: In a move that further consolidates the beer industry into a few global players, Heineken said Monday that it would buy one of Mexico's largest brewers. | 187 |
| 3597. | M.T.A. to Unveil a Makeover of Its Web Home: On Wednesday, drop-down menus will be out. Maps, fares and directions will be a click or two away, and real-time updates on delays will be featured prominently. | 205 |
| 3598. | Heineken Nears a Deal With Femsa: Heineken is close to buying the beer operations of Femsa, one of Mexico's biggest brewers, for $7.5 billion to $8 billion, people briefed on the matter said Sunday. | 198 |
| 3599. | Paris Journal: Revelers See a Dimming in a Capital's Night Life: Many bars are struggling to stay afloat, forcing a startling conclusion: Paris may soon be dead at night. | 170 |
| 3600. | What Happens When the Words Float Right Off the Screen?: When it comes to creating a 3-D TV movie, where does one puts the subtitles so the audience doesn't get motion sickness while reading? | 191 |
| 3601. | Under Low-Key Chief, Canal Plus Prospers: The French cable television group has defied skeptics, reversed the damage from Vivendi's failed expansion and insulated itself against the advertising recession. | 204 |
| 3602. | Drilling Down: When Flood of E-Mail Pitches Recedes: As Christmas approached, items ordered at standard shipping speeds would not arrive in time for the holiday, so retailers cut back on e-mail pitches. | 202 |
| 3603. | In Retrospect: How the AOL-Time Warner Merger Went So Wrong: On the 10th anniversary of the merger, the executives responsible reflect on why they did it and why it failed. | 172 |
| 3604. | Optimism Takes Charge at Consumer Electronics Show: This year, there was more talk about tablet-size reading devices and 3-D television than about how to weather the economic storm. | 181 |
| 3605. | A Smaller Player Mounts Must-See Events: Monster Cable made a splash at the Consumer Electronics Show, part of its strategy to curry favor for its products. | 156 |
| 3606. | Study Finds That Papers Lead in Providing New Information: A new study found that 95 percent of articles containing new information came from old media, which "set the narrative agenda for most other media outlets." | 215 |
| 3607. | Taking Aim at the Big Names in Animated Film: Blue Sky Studios, the animated-movie division of 20th Century Fox, doesn't have the budget of DreamWorks or Pixar, but it is a small-scale hit machine. | 197 |
| 3608. | From Print to Phone to Web. And a Sale?: Smartphones that can read bar codes are allowing magazines to add Internet-like interactivity to print graphics and advertisements. | 172 |
| 3609. | On Trial's Sidelines, Abortion Foes Are Divided: The trial of a man accused of killing an abortion provider has become a rallying point for some abortion opponents. | 164 |
| 3610. | Catching Late-Night Zzzs: Jazz and Buzz: NYC Winter Jazzfest occupied the center of Greenwich Village, holding down five clubs in a two-block radius, imposing its thoughtful ruckus on the normal Bleecker Street weekend. | 219 |
| 3611. | Train Line Across the Balkans Restitches a Region: The famous train line from Sarajevo to Belgrade has been revived, a sign that the region's isolation could be ending. | 168 |
| 3612. | Goldman Sachs Weighs Requirement for Charity: The firm may expand a program that requires executives to give a certain percentage of their earnings to charity. | 159 |
| 3613. | Gillibrand Takes On Possible Ford Threat: Kirsten E. Gillibrand's fund-raising skill may not be enough to deter a possible challenger, Harold E. Ford Jr. | 153 |
| 3614. | In Retrospect: How the AOL-Time Warner Merger Went So Wrong: On the 10th anniversary of the merger, the executives responsible reflect on why they did it and why it failed. | 172 |
| 3615. | Cardinals 51, Packers 45, OT: Cardinals' Defense Ends Shootout With Packers: Arizona returned a fumble for a touchdown in overtime to win the last game of the N.F.L. wild-card weekend. | 184 |
| 3616. | NBC Confirms Its Late-Night Shake-Up: Jay Leno will return to 11:35 p.m., but one question remains: whether Conan O'Brien will accept what amounts to a demotion. | 161 |
| 3617. | Race Riots Grip Italian Town, and Mafia Is Suspected: The riots in Calabria, where organized crime syndicates are known to have a strong grip, shone a bright light on the growing racial tensions in Italy. | 204 |
| 3618. | Voters Crave Reform of Health Care and Congress: The tactics and the concessions used to produce a health care bill in Congress have turned off some Colorado residents who stand to benefit from it. | 197 |
| 3619. | New York Seeks National Effort to Curtail Salt Use: The broad new health initiative sets a goal of reducing the salt in packaged and restaurant food by 25 percent over the next five years. | 188 |
| 3620. | The Intrigue Over 'Idol' Is Offstage: As Fox prepares to raise the curtain on the ninth season of "American Idol," most of the intrigue has been focused on the judges, the ratings, the voting procedures and the show's format. | 225 |
| 3621. | Books of The Times: In 'Game Change,' Insight on the 2008 Campaign: Reporters John Heilemann and Mark Halperin serve up a spicy smorgasbord of observations from the campaign. | 174 |
| 3622. | Obama Plays Down Military Role in Yemen: President Obama said he has no intention of sending U.S. troops to Yemen and Somalia amid terrorism concerns. | 150 |
| 3623. | U.S. Bankers Are Fed Up With British Regulations: An executive pay requirement by a British regulator is pushing some U.S. banks to insist they won't take it. | 158 |
| 3624. | Live Analysis: Cardinals 24, Green Bay 7, Second Quarter: Arizona hosts Green Bay in the final game of the 2010 N.F.L. Wild Card weekend. | 137 |
| 3625. | A Tense Landing at Newark Airport: A United Airlines flight made a emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday morning. | 143 |
| 3626. | Panel Ties Iran Deaths to Ally of Leader: A parliamentary panel said Tehran's prosecutor was responsible for the beating deaths of three imprisoned protesters last summer. | 171 |
| 3627. | Corner Office: On a Scale of 1 to 10, How Weird Are You?: The C.E.O. of Zappos.com says the company likes to "create fun and a little weirdness," so he values individuality in hiring. | 183 |
| 3628. | Complaint Box | Packaging: Oh, Christmas, that time of fingers sliced on plastic packaging that's nearly impossible to open. | 124 |
| 3629. | Generation B: Seeking Greener Pastures: One baby boomer turns to a hobby to pull through hard times and maintain a sense of purpose. | 132 |
| 3630. | NBC Confirms Leno Will Leave Prime Time in February: "The Jay Leno Show" will exit prime time on Feb. 12, NBC confirmed on Sunday. But the network does not yet know what its future late-night lineup will look like. | 214 |
| 3631. | How to Gauge the Rush to Emerging Markets: Mutual funds specializing in emerging markets attracted more than $80 billion in new money over the last year, reflecting market gains. | 178 |
| 3632. | Live Analysis: Ravens 24, Patriots 7, Halftime: The Patriots have not lost at home this season, but they will be without receiver Wes Welker and will be facing the fierce pass rush of the Ravens. | 195 |
| 3633. | Freeze Threatens Florida's Crop of Tropical Fish: Past the crop rows in Florida's agricultural core, there swims a sizable industry that has suffered more than any other because of this year's cold snap: tropical fish. | 218 |
| 3634. | Military Is Deluged in Intelligence From Drones: As the military rushes to place more spy drones over Afghanistan, the remote-controlled planes are producing so much video intelligence that military analysts are finding it difficult to keep up. | 244 |
| 3635. | What About George?: George Kramer, the "Rain Man" of Brooklyn, has thrived in a hole-in-the-wall hardware store for nearly 60 years. | 132 |
| 3636. | G.O.P. Chairman Pressures Reid on Obama Remarks: The Republican Party chairman called for Harry Reid to step down as U.S. Senate majority leader after revelations of Mr. Reid's 2008 remarks about Barack Obama's skin color and speech. | 233 |
| 3637. | Yemeni Leader Willing to Talk to Qaeda Fighters: Yemen would talk to any Qaeda follower who "renounces violence and terrorism," the president of Yemen said. | 156 |
| 3638. | Military Is Deluged in Intelligence From Drones: As the military rushes to place more spy drones over Afghanistan, the remote-controlled planes are producing so much video intelligence that military analysts are finding it difficult to keep up. | 244 |
| 3639. | Global Soccer: A Big Part of Life, and Now Death: World sports, and not simply African soccer, now have to face up to the reality that they can no longer presume they are immune from terrorism. | 193 |
| 3640. | About New York: Where Unsold Clothes Meet People in Need: Recovering unsold garments for use by the poor is not a new idea, nor a complicated one. So why are some just thrown away? | 180 |
| 3641. | Togo Pulls Out of African Cup of Nations: Togo withdrew from the African Cup of Nations on Saturday, a day after buses carrying the team were attacked by gunmen after crossing into Angola, which is hosting the tournament. | 221 |
| 3642. | Reporter, Marine Die in Afghan Blast: An embedded British journalist and an American Marine were killed in Helmand province when the vehicle they were traveling in struck a roadside bomb. | 187 |
| 3643. | A Rise in Philippine Pre-Vote Security: The Philippine government put a nationwide gun ban into effect and set up more than 3,500 checkpoints to prevent an increase in political violence as elections near. | 205 |
| 3644. | Yemen Open to Al Qaeda Dialogue: Yemen's president said he was ready to open a dialogue with Qaeda fighters who lay down their weapons, despite U.S. pressure to crack down on the group. | 185 |
| 3645. | Malaysia in an Uproar Over Use of the Word 'Allah': An uproar among Muslims over the use of the word Allah by Christians spread, with the firebombing and vandalizing of several churches. | 186 |
| 3646. | Togo Premier Demands Team's Return: Togo's prime minister said on Sunday the national team must not compete in Africa's biggest soccer tournament after its team bus was ambushed by separatists. | 193 |
| 3647. | China Becomes Biggest Exporter: China has overtaken Germany as the world's biggest exporter after December exports rose 17.7 percent despite weak global demand. | 160 |
| 3648. | Multicultural Critical Theory. At B-School?: Business schools are realizing that students need to learn critical and creative thinking as much as finance. | 154 |
| 3649. | Documents Reveal Earlier Immigrant Deaths: Recently obtained documents shed light on deaths that foreshadow later ones that galvanized public attention. | 152 |
| 3650. | The Neediest Cases: Mixing Art and Technology, and Finding Empowerment: Nazaury Delgado struggled in high school until a change in attitude led him to create digital artwork, for which he won a scholarship to attend college. | 224 |
| 3651. | If Peter Orszag Is So Smart, What Will He Do Now?: The White House Director of the Office of Management and Budget struggles to balance the country's budget and the publicity around his love life. | 196 |
| 3652. | New Hotels of 2010: Hotel Slump? Don't Tell Them: New and luxe hotels are opening in London, Tokyo and other major destinations. | 128 |
| 3653. | Cowboys 34, Eagles 14: Cowboys Put Away Eagles and Years of Pain: The Cowboys earned their first playoff victory since 1996 and set up a divisional game against the Vikings with a thrashing of the Eagles. | 204 |
| 3654. | The Label Factor: Is Obama a Wimp or a Warrior?: Opponents love to cast Democrats as weak, and labels stick. What it might take for the president to look strong. | 161 |
| 3655. | Live Analysis: Cowboys 34, Eagles 14: The Eagles visit the Cowboys for an N.F.C. wild-card game, the third meeting this season between the division rivals. | 155 |
| 3656. | The Children of Cyberspace: Old Fogies by Their 20's: YouTube. Facebook. The Kindle. Now a tablet. New technology is creating new generation gaps. | 146 |
| 3657. | Digital Domain: Failing Like a Buggy Whip Maker? Better Check Your Simile: Today, many businesses facing life-or-death challenges from digital technology are described as contemporary buggy whip makers. But is the comparison apt? | 229 |
| 3658. | Jets 24, Bengals 14: Feeling Like Favorites, the Jets Play Like It: Three rookies, Mark Sanchez, Shonn Greene and Coach Rex Ryan, all performed well despite the pressure of a playoff game on the road and the Jets beat the Bengals in Round 1. | 241 |
| 3659. | Ballot Issues Attest to Anger in California: In the midst of a fiscal meltdown and deteriorating services, voter initiatives seek to change the way the state does business. | 172 |
| 3660. | Quake Rattles California Coast: The U.S. Geological Survey says a 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Northern California. | 139 |
| 3661. | On Religion: A Muckraking Blogger Focuses on Jews: A writer in Minnesota has developed a must-read digest of the actual and alleged misdeeds of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish world. | 176 |
| 3662. | Live Analysis: Jets 21, Bengals 14: In a rematch of the regular-season finale, the Jets face the Bengals in the first round of the playoffs. | 140 |
| 3663. | Reid Apologizes for Racial Remarks About Obama: Senator Harry Reid said that Barack Obama could become the country's first black president because he was "light-skinned" and carried "no Negro dialect." | 201 |
| 3664. | With Detroit in Downturn, Entrepreneurs Look Up: In a recession twist, young entrepreneurs have met with success starting new businesses in Detroit. | 148 |
| 3665. | Feeling That Cold Wind? Here's Why.: Why has it been so cold this winter? It's not global cooling. A mass of high pressure in the Arctic is the culprit. | 152 |
| 3666. | Neighbors Challenge Energy Aims in Bolivia: Concern is surfacing over Bolivia's long-term financial underpinnings as its neighbors move to achieve energy security. | 163 |
| 3667. | Ford's Bet: It's a Small World After All: The new Focus is Ford's first truly global car 0 a single vehicle designed and engineered for customers in every region of the world. | 175 |
| 3668. | A Fox Chief at the Pinnacle of Media and Politics: Roger Ailes has built Fox News into an earnings engine with powerful influence over the fractured conservative movement. | 171 |
| 3669. | Queens Man Under F.B.I. Scrutiny Is Charged: A 25-year-old man had traveled to Pakistan in 2008 with the Denver shuttle bus driver indicted last year in a Qaeda bomb plot. | 171 |
| 3670. | Government Is in Peril as Scandal Rocks Ulster: The fate of a Northern Irish leader who is struggling to recover from revelations about his wife is crucial to a power-sharing agreement's future. | 194 |
| 3671. | Man Held in Newark Security Breach: Haisong Jiang is believed to have slipped into a secured area of Newark Liberty International Airport and to have caused a six-hour shutdown of a major terminal on Sunday. | 207 |
| 3672. | Officials Hid Truth About Immigrant Deaths in Jail: Documents show that officials used their role as overseers to cover up evidence of mistreatment of immigrants in federal custody. | 181 |
| 3673. | For Top Bonuses on Wall Street, 7 Figures or 8?: The bank bonus season begins in earnest next week, and it looks as if it will be one of the largest and most controversial blowouts the industry has ever seen. | 208 |
| 3674. | New Afghan Cabinet Picks Still Generate Resistance: Displeasure over the new nominees could prolong the stalemate that has left Afghanistan without a fully functional government since the presidential election. | 210 |
| 3675. | China Tries a New Tack to Go Solar: The country is taking tentative steps to master an alternative energy industry: using mirrors to capture sunlight, produce steam and generate electricity. | 190 |
| 3676. | Unions Oppose Possible Health Insurance Tax: Labor leaders say President Obama is betraying unions by supporting the tax, even if it is meant to help cover costs. | 162 |
| 3677. | Obama Takes New Route to Opposing Parts of Laws: The new approach could avoid setting off fights with lawmakers, but will make it harder to keep track of which statutes the White House believes it can disregard. | 211 |
| 3678. | Bomber That Killed C.I.A. Officers Said to Be Shown in Video: A man believed to be Humam Khalil Abu Mulal al-Balawi appeared in a posthumously released video early Saturday, denouncing his "enemies," the U.S. and Jordan. | 220 |
| 3679. | Karzai Presents New List of Cabinet Nominees: Afghan President Hamid Karzai presented a second slate of nominees to fill his Cabinet on Saturday after parliament rejected 70 percent of his first picks. | 201 |
| 3680. | The Neediest Cases: Still Mourning a Husband While Caring for a Mother: Maria Petrik of Queens, a widowed Romanian immigrant, struggles to pay her rent and provide for her mother, who has Alzheimer's disease. | 208 |
| 3681. | Heavy Rains End Drought for Texas: The rains have quenched huge expanses of parched earth, but state officials estimate that farmers and ranchers suffered losses of around $4 billion. | 183 |
| 3682. | Homeless in California, but Top Dogs in New York: Faced with a growing population of unwanted Chihuahuas in California, animal welfare officials arranged a "Chihuahua airlift" of 15 dogs that will be put up for adoption in New York. | 232 |
| 3683. | Karzai Presents List of Cabinet Nominees: Afghan President Hamid Karzai unveiled candidates for 16 of 18 vacant cabinet posts on Saturday, naming his security advisor Zalmay Rasul as foreign minister. | 200 |
| 3684. | Ch0vez Devalues Currency Amid Oil Fall: Fears remained that the Venezuelan president's action could further raise what is already Latin America's highest inflation rate. | 169 |
| 3685. | Ex-Police Official Backs Car Into a Woman: Howard Safir was backing up to leave a parking spot when he struck a woman behind his vehicle, then drove away, the police said. | 171 |
| 3686. | In Search of an Archive of Warhol's Era: Thousands of negatives of photographs the photographer Billy Name took in Andy Warhol's Factory in the 1960s have gone missing. | 168 |
| 3687. | A Sri Lankan Underdog Battles Global Tea Giants: Facing competition from global tea giants, a tea grower has followed other Sri Lankan businesses in becoming a specialist producer of exclusive products. | 202 |
| 3688. | U.S. Has Few Resources to Face Threats in Yemen: The Obama administration's efforts in Yemen are being constrained by a lack of in-house expertise and a fraught history with the country's leader. | 195 |
| 3689. | Man Is Charged in Breach of Newark Airport Security: Haisong Jiang is believed to have slipped into a secured area of Newark Liberty International Airport and to have caused a six-hour shutdown of a major terminal on Sunday. | 224 |
| 3690. | Courts Whittle Spending Limits in Election Law: Corporations, unions and other interest groups are preparing for a free-spending 2010 if a Supreme Court ruling wipes out as many restrictions as expected. | 203 |
| 3691. | Newport Journal: By Landing Fleet, Small Port Sets Off a Storm of Envy: Newport, Ore., has been named the new home of the federal oceanic agency's Pacific Fleet, irking it's neighboring state of Washington and three ports there. | 228 |
| 3692. | From Battlefield to Ivy League, on the G.I. Bill: Fueled by a more generous G.I. Bill, the number of returning servicemen and women enrolled in American institutions like Columbia University has swelled. | 203 |
| 3693. | A Newly Frugal Generation Revives Discount Dining: Several restaurants in Florida have introduced early bird specials since the recession started, and younger people are arriving in larger numbers. | 197 |
| 3694. | Winter Breaks Budgets and Rules the Road: In some parts of the Midwest and Northeast, streets are getting barely plowed and towns are running out of cleanup money. | 163 |
| 3695. | Myanmar Is Reported to Sentence 2 to Death: A court in Myanmar is said to have sentenced a retired military officer and a foreign ministry official to death for leaking details of secret trip by top government officials to North Korea. | 235 |
| 3696. | A Deluge of Devices for Reading and Surfing: Dozens of companies, both well known and unknown, brought slender touch-screen tablets and electronic reading devices to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. | 219 |
| 3697. | NBC's Shift in Schedule May Be Up to O'Brien: The future of NBC's plan to shake up its late-night television lineup may depend on just how much Conan O'Brien doesn't like what the network has done to him. | 204 |
| 3698. | Cancer Risks Debated for Type of X-Ray Scan: The plan for broad use of "backscatter scanners" at airports has raised questions about the safety of delivering small doses of radiation to millions of people. | 205 |
| 3699. | Arrest Made in Newark Airport Security Breach: The incident, in which a man had entered a secure area unseen by a guard, resulted in major delays on Sunday. | 156 |
| 3700. | A Deluge of Devices for Reading and Surfing: Dozens of companies, both well known and unknown, brought slender touch-screen tablets and electronic reading devices to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. | 219 |
| 3701. | White House Aides Said to Chafe at Slow Pace of Afghan Surge: Officials say that senior advisers are frustrated by the Pentagon's inability to live up to an initial promise to have all of the forces in the country by summer. | 224 |
| 3702. | On Religion: A Jewish Blogger Digs in the Muck and Finds an Extensive Following: A writer in Minnesota has developed a must-read digest of the actual and alleged misdeeds of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish world. | 206 |
| 3703. | Saturday Profile: Across Divide in Iraq, Sunni Courts Shiites: Sheik Hamid al-Hais is a veteran of the American-backed war against insurgents, a Sunni Muslim politician, and now an unlikely confederate of the Iraqi National Alliance. | 233 |
| 3704. | News Analysis: Obama Tries to Turn Focus to Jobs, if Other Events Allow: President Obama is finding that it can be hard to focus on the lackluster employment situation when so many other issues demand attention. | 211 |
| 3705. | H.P. Working on 'Half-Pint' Android Tablet: Hewlett-Packard is working closely with publishers and software companies to create magazine-enabled slate computers, including a smaller Android-based device. | 203 |
| 3706. | Detroit Auto Show: Time for a Repair Job and a Reality Check: Comparisons to Detroit's past glories are inevitable as the industry gathers for the 2010 North American International Auto Show. | 191 |
| 3707. | Your Money: Assessing the Damage Caused by Card Rewards: Fees that merchants build to cover rewards programs lead to higher prices, which are passed on to poorer consumers. | 172 |
| 3708. | The Oscars: No More Que Ser0 Ser0: Give Day Her Due: It's time to put the special back in special Oscar by honoring the queen of light comedy: Doris Day. | 153 |
| 3709. | Race for Kennedy's Seat Heats Up: New financial reports give the Democrat a boost, but outside groups are weighing in on both sides. | 132 |
| 3710. | C.E.S. Daily Diary: Day 1: A look at some of the products shown on the first day of the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. | 119 |
| 3711. | Ford Says He Won't Be 'Bullied' by Senator's Allies: Harold E. Ford Jr. fired back at the supporters of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand as he considers challenging her. | 160 |
| 3712. | Nigerian Arraigned in Bomb Attempt: The 23-year-old man accused of trying to bomb a Northwest flight said little during the hearing in a Detroit courtroom Friday. | 162 |
| 3713. | Leno, O'Brien and the NBC Muddle: Network late-night talk shows are like a Ford Taurus: better made and sportier than most people recognize, but that is easily forgotten because there are so many other choices out there. | 220 |
| 3714. | The Medium: Home Tool: Is the Internet 0 and not the washing machine or the pill 0 the technology that finally liberated women? | 127 |
| 3715. | 3-D's Quest to Move Beyond Gimmicks: If 3-D takes hold, it will be the result of a long series of small technological steps and tiny adjustments in audience expectations. | 170 |
| 3716. | New Investment Tools Approved by Regulator in China: China said that it would permit stock index futures, short selling and trading on margin, making its capital market system more sophisticated. | 195 |
| 3717. | Chad Ochocinco, the N.F.L. Leader in Attention: With his outrageous tweets and outlandish antics, the Bengals' Chad Ochocinco wants to have fun. Is that good for the N.F.L.?. | 174 |
| 3718. | Practical Traveler: 10 Ways to Cut Your Travel Costs This Year: From signing up for a Twitter account to deep-discount Web sites, find simple steps that will help you cut your travel costs in 2010. | 197 |
| 3719. | Executive's New Studio Teams Up With Yahoo: The former NBC entertainment co-chairman's studio, Electus, is expected to announce its first distributor, Yahoo, for shows made in concert with advertisers. | 201 |
| 3720. | Study Raises Cost Estimate for Electric Cars: The report said batteries would be more expensive than automakers have projected, and predicted the vehicles would be just 6 percent of the global market in 2020. | 208 |
| 3721. | Sports of The Times: Dareus's Big Plays Surprised Even Him: The Alabama lineman Marcell Dareus celebrated his interception and touchdown but said he felt sorry for Colt McCoy. | 175 |
| 3722. | TV on the Go - Once Again: LG introduces the first digital TV that works even while you're in motion. | 101 |
| 3723. | The Oscars: Me, Campaign? Just Go to the Film: Mo'Nique's campaign for her "Precious" role is bracingly simple: It's the performance, stupid. | 141 |
| 3724. | Girl,9, and Baby Sitter Shot Dead: Police say a man fatally shot his 9-year-old daughter and her baby sitter in a New York City suburb. | 135 |
| 3725. | NYT: Tech Talk for 01/07/2010: J.D. Biersdorfer speaks to David Krajicek, tech expert with GfK Custom Research North America, about what consumers can expect to see out of the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas. Pedro Rafael Rosado reviews itty-bitty MP3 players that aren't iPods: the SanDisk Sansa Clip Plus and the Cowon E2. And Bettina Edelstein chats with Times technology reporter Jenna Wortham about a new wave of apps for mobile phones that aren't smartphones. Plus, a roundup of tech news for the week, including ESPN's plans to launch a 3D TV network for sports. | 586 |
| 3726. | Eat, Pray, Marry: Picking up pretty much where "Eat, Pray, Love" left off, Elizabeth Gilbert's new memoir describes how her boyfriend's unforeseen visa problems enticed her into a most dreaded institution: marriage. | 215 |
| 3727. | 2 Men Arrested in Connection With Zazi Terror Inquiry: The two men came under scrutiny during the investigation that led to a federal bombing conspiracy indictment against Najibullah Zazi. | 188 |
| 3728. | U.S. Economy Lost 85,000 Jobs in December: The unemployment rate held steady at 10 percent, the Labor Department reported, tempering hopes for a swift and sustained recovery from recession. | 189 |
| 3729. | Behind the Warner Bros. and Netflix Accord: Warner Bros. and Netflix executives describe how they came to agree to delay the availability of Warner movies to Netflix subscribers. | 178 |
| 3730. | Contrarian Investor Sees Economic Crash in China: James Chanos, who predicted Enron's collapse, insists that the economic boom in China is headed for a fall. | 157 |
| 3731. | 2 Arrests in New York Terror Plot: Two men have been arrested in connection with the investigation of a bomb plot against New York City. | 136 |
| 3732. | Princeton Players Are Divided by Heritage, United by Basketball: Niveen Rasheed, who is Palestinian-American, and Lauren Polansky, who is Jewish, are friends and freshman starters who have helped the Tigers to a 12-2 start. | 223 |
| 3733. | Further Slide Seen in N.Y. Commercial Real Estate: Vacancy rates have been rising, and prices have been falling since the 2007 market peak. One expert says it hasn't hit bottom yet. | 181 |
| 3734. | Trial Pending, Suspect's Cars Will Soon Be Freed: Authorities will auction off nearly 200 cars and motorcycles belonging to a man charged with running an $18 million Ponzi scheme. | 179 |
| 3735. | Getty Museum Director to Leave Post This Month: Michael Brand, who took over as its director at the end of 2005, has no immediate plans to go to another institution, he said. | 174 |
| 3736. | Alabama 37, Texas 21: Alabama Returns to Top: The Crimson Tide took a big lead into halftime, and then held off a late rally by the Longhorns to win the 2010 B.C.S. championship. | 178 |
| 3737. | Fed Advice to A.I.G. Scrutinized: Revelations that the government stopped A.I.G. from releasing bailout details called in to question whether the information had to be disclosed under federal securities law. | 207 |
| 3738. | Seeing Old Age as a Never-Ending Adventure: The limitations of age are being tossed aside by active men and women as the global travel and leisure industry races to keep up. | 173 |
| 3739. | Murky Trail for 'Loner' in Attack on C.I.A.: Details about a bombing at a C.I.A. outpost in Afghanistan that killed seven Americans and one Jordanian intelligence officer remained shrouded in secrecy. | 200 |
| 3740. | Chicago News Cooperative: Despite Work for U.S., Iraqi Is Denied a Green Card: A man fled Iraq after being threatened for working with the U.S. Army, but lack of a green card has forced him to leave his family in Chicago. | 221 |
| 3741. | Schumer Asks Ford not to Challenge Gillibrand: Senator Charles E. Schumer asked Harold Ford not to challenge Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand, but top advisers to Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg were plotting strategy with him. | 219 |
| 3742. | Sony's Green Laptop (Literally): Sony shows off new laptops, including one made of recycled CDs and plastic bottles. | 116 |
| 3743. | Google Applies to Become Power Marketer: Google formed an energy subsidiary and applied for government permission to buy and sell power directly. | 145 |
| 3744. | New Jersey Senate Defeats Gay Marriage Bill: New Jersey's Senate has defeated a bill to legalize gay marriage, leaving it unlikely the state will have a gay marriage law in the very near future. | 194 |
| 3745. | Obama Orders Improvements in Security Policies: President Obama ordered a series of steps to improve the government's ability to act on terrorist threats, saying a review of the attempted airline bombing on Christmas Day revealed shortcomings in national security. | 264 |
| 3746. | Repairs May Add to J.F.K.'s Delays: In March, the longest runway at Kennedy Airport will close for four months of repairs, meaning fewer major-carrier flights out of New York and a possibility of delays. | 203 |
| 3747. | In Massachusetts, Anxiety for Favored Democrats: Scott P. Brown's Senate campaign is throwing a scare into Martha M. Coakley and the state's dominant party. | 156 |
| 3748. | On Second Thought ... NBC Wants Leno Back in Old Spot: Faced with the failure of the biggest recent gamble in television, NBC is shuffling its late-night deck one more time. | 173 |
| 3749. | Live Analysis: Alabama 7, Texas 6, Second Quarter: The Longhorns and the Crimson Tide, both undefeated teams with rich histories, meet for the national championship. | 165 |
| 3750. | NYT: Tech Talk for 01/07/2010: J.D. Biersdorfer speaks to David Krajicek, tech expert with GfK Custom Research North America, about what consumers can expect to see out of the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas. Pedro Rafael Rosado reviews itty-bitty MP3 players that aren't iPods: the SanDisk Sansa Clip Plus and the Cowon E2. And Bettina Edelstein chats with Times technology reporter Jenna Wortham about a new wave of apps for mobile phones that aren't smartphones. Plus, a roundup of tech news for the week, including ESPN's plans to launch a 3D TV network for sports. | 586 |
| 3751. | New Jersey Senate Defeats Gay Marriage Bill: New Jersey's Senate has defeated a bill to legalize gay marriage, leaving it unlikely the state will have a gay marriage law in the very near future. | 194 |
| 3752. | Obama: 'We Are at War': In addressing the intelligence and security failures that led to an attempted airplane bombing on Christmas Day, President Obama said the missteps were not the fault of one individual or one agency. | 222 |
| 3753. | Art: A Fresh Makeover for Familiar Faces: With each renovation, the Frick Collection continues to be one of the greatest museums in the world for close encounters with some of the high points of European painting. | 213 |
| 3754. | NBC May Be Considering Reinstating Leno on 'Tonight Show': NBC executives have held discussions with both Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien about the future of the network's late-night lineup. | 185 |
| 3755. | Guilty Plea in Galleon Insider Trading Case: Anil Kumar, a former director at McKinsey & Company accused of leaking information to Raj Rajaratnam in the Galleon Group insider trading case, pleaded guilty on Thursday and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in the widening investigation. | 287 |
| 3756. | A Chat With Google's Green Energy Czar: Jeffrey Marlow, on Green Inc. blog, interviews Bill Weihl, Google's green energy czar. | 126 |
| 3757. | Apple Patent Application Could Presage Thinner Devices: An Apple patent tries to eliminate the need for separate touch-screen and LCD displays by merging the two technologies together. | 184 |
| 3758. | The Way We Live Now: Walk Away From Your Mortgage!: Why should underwater homeowners behave any differently from banks? | 119 |
| 3759. | Retailers See Holiday Sales Rebound From Grim 2008: Retailing chains on Thursday confirmed that they had a better Christmas in 2009 than the previous year, which was the worst holiday season in decades. | 202 |
| 3760. | Gunman Opens Fire in St. Louis Factory: A man walked into a North St. Louis factory with an assault rifle and shot at least five people early Thursday morning, St. Louis police officials said. | 192 |
| 3761. | Clashes in Egypt After 7 Killed in Church Attack: Thousands clashed with police during a funeral procession for the seven people killed in an attack on churchgoers leaving a midnight Mass for Coptic Christians. | 210 |
| 3762. | Reform of New York's Small-Town Courts Stalls: Even a seemingly modest compromise bill in Albany to revamp the state's network of tiny courts is failing. | 153 |
| 3763. | Lawsuits by Iraqis Over Security Firm Are Settled: The security firm formerly known as Blackwater was accused of recklessness that led to civilian deaths. | 154 |
| 3764. | Finance Minister Wants Weaker Yen: Analysts see a shift in tone in comments by Naoto Kan, Japan's new top finance official. | 123 |
| 3765. | E.P.A. Announces Strict New Health Standard for Smog: If adopted, the standard will impose large costs on local governments and industry but will also bring substantial health benefits. | 185 |
| 3766. | The Pilot Navigates Fate: Capt. Chesley B. Sullenberger III has adjusted to his fame since he landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River last year. A new TLC documentary explores the event. | 196 |
| 3767. | Brown Survives Attempt to Unseat Him: Though calls for a secret ballot on Prime Minister Gordon Brown's leadership failed, the episode revealed a tepid level of support for him among party ministers. | 199 |
| 3768. | Yemen Says Plane Bomb Suspect Met Radical Cleric: The Nigerian man who tried to bomb an airplane on Christmas Day met with a radical U.S.-born Internet preacher in Yemen before setting out on his journey. | 204 |
| 3769. | One Reason The Nexus One Will Succeed: The Nexus One has the best product placement in the world. | 97 |
| 3770. | Analysis: SEC Should Come Out on Top, Again: You don't need to be an oracle or a boardwalk gypsy to see how this championship game will play out. | 145 |
| 3771. | Iraq Blasts Aim at Antiterror Official: A series of explosions struck the houses of an anti-terrorism official and his relatives in western Iraq on Thursday, killing at least seven people. | 188 |
| 3772. | In Cold Snap, Floridians Shiver, and Pray for the Strawberries: Freezing temperatures have forced farmers to water crops all night in the nation's winter strawberry capital. | 173 |
| 3773. | At Tavern Auction Preview, a Hunt for Antiques and Nostalgia: Potential bidders previewed a three-day auction of 1,000 lots of items at Tavern on the Green that have been valued at $100 to $1.2 million. | 202 |
| 3774. | Bombings Kill at Least 7 in Iraq: Three bombs exploded in a residential area near Ramadi on Thursday, killing seven people including relatives of an Iraqi Army anti-terrorist special forces commander, police said. | 213 |
| 3775. | Chinese Decision on Rates Seen as 'Turning Point': China's central bank raised a key interest rate for the first time in months, a decision seen as the beginning of a move to tighten monetary policy and forestall inflation. | 223 |
| 3776. | Afghan Governor Hurt in Khost Blast: KHOST, Afghanistan (Reuters) - A blast in his office wounded the acting governor of a southeastern Afghan province on Thursday, a sign of deteriorating security in an area on the Pakistani border where seven CIA employees were killed last week. | 281 |
| 3777. | Many Ex-Detainees Said to Return to Terror: A Pentagon report says that 1 in 5 detainees transferred from Guant0namo Bay may get involved in militancy. | 151 |
| 3778. | In a Clash Over Cable, Consumers Lose: As talks drag on, the Food Network and HGTV have gone dark for many cable customers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. | 163 |
| 3779. | Driven to Distraction: Despite Risks, Internet Creeps Onto Car Dashboards: Even as concerns rise about technology distractions for drivers, automakers are rapidly bringing PC features to the dashboard. | 201 |
| 3780. | Driven to Distraction: Despite Risks, Internet Creeps Onto Car Dashboards: Even as concerns rise about technology distractions for drivers, automakers are rapidly bringing PC features to the dashboard. | 201 |
| 3781. | Uneasy Engagement: Fighting Trend, China Is Luring Scientists Home: China's leaders are determined to reverse the drain of top talent that accompanied its opening to the outside world. | 184 |
| 3782. | A Drug's Second Act: Battling Jet Lag: Nuvigil from Cephalon could become the first medicine specifically approved by the F.D.A. to combat jet lag. | 147 |
| 3783. | Stupak Wears Scorn as a Medal in Abortion Fight: Representative Bart Stupak has embraced the attention his amendment has stirred in the health care debate. | 155 |
| 3784. | Senate Subpoenaed for Espada Records: The focus is on health clinics founded by State Senator Pedro Espada Jr., which have been under scrutiny by Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo. | 179 |
| 3785. | Travel Planning Sites Team Up: Two prominent Web sites for travel planning have formed a canny partnership. | 107 |
| 3786. | Coat Maker Transforms Obama Photo Into Ad: A New York garment company known for publicity stunts has gotten the attention of the White House with a billboard in Times Square featuring the president. | 198 |
| 3787. | Danes Study Immigrants After Cartoonist Attack: In a country that already has one of the strictest immigration policies in Western Europe, the attack has spurred politicians to demand ever more stringent rules. | 210 |
| 3788. | Nigerian Indicted in Terrorist Plot: The indictment has rekindled a debate over whether such terrorism suspects should be treated as a criminal or as an enemy detainee. | 168 |
| 3789. | Chief Says G.M. Is on Road to Profits: The chief executive of General Motors, Edward E. Whitacre Jr., predicted that G.M. would both become profitable and repay its government loans this year. | 192 |
| 3790. | New Routine for Airports: Contradictions, Delays: Data from the 10 days after the Christmas incident showed a significant increase in delays and cancellations. | 159 |
| 3791. | AT&T to Sell Smartphones Using the Android System: The wireless carrier will offer five new devices by manufacturers including Dell, Motorola and HTC. | 150 |
| 3792. | Retirements in the Senate Put Democrats on the Defensive: The decision by two senior Democrats to retire signaled that President Obama is facing a perilous political environment for his party and his own agenda. | 211 |
| 3793. | Suicide Bombing Puts a Rare Face on C.I.A.'s Work: Since a bombing killed seven Americans at a C.I.A. base in Afghanistan, details of the lives of the victims have trickled out, providing a peek into the closed society of the spy agency. | 237 |
| 3794. | AT&T to Sell Smartphones Using the Android System: The wireless carrier will offer five new devices by manufacturers including Dell, Motorola and HTC. | 150 |
| 3795. | Saying Goodbye to a Godfather of Black Politicians: Percy Ellis Sutton, who died last month, never rose higher than Manhattan Borough President, but eulogizers at his funeral noted his influence rose far above his office. | 221 |
| 3796. | Schwarzenegger Seeks Shift From Prisons to Schools: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed funneling money from California's prisons to its higher education system. | 161 |
| 3797. | Antitrust Review Planned of Comcast's Purchase of NBC: Many analysts and watchdogs expect regulators to attach significant conditions to the merger to allow for competition. | 173 |
| 3798. | Breaking Up in a Digital Fishbowl: After a real-life rejection, the hurt can linger online, witnessed by everyone. | 114 |
| 3799. | Cheap Mobile Calls, Even Overseas: Internet services can reduce the cost of international cellphone calls to just pennies a minute. | 131 |
| 3800. | Southern Schools Mark Two Majorities: The South has become the first region in the country where more than half of public school students are poor and more than half are ethnic minorities, a report found. | 204 |
| 3801. | AT&T Jumps on the Android Bandwagon: AT&T will begin selling five smartphones running on the Android operating system in the first half of 2010. | 144 |
| 3802. | Mobile Phones Eliminate Single-Serving Devices: As chips and sensors become smaller and more advanced, mobile phones are beginning to swallow and adopt any number of new functions. | 180 |
| 3803. | Dawson to Enter Hall of Fame Alone: Andre Dawson was elected by baseball writers on his ninth try, while Bert Blyleven and Roberto Alomar just missed. | 150 |
| 3804. | City Says 9/11 Trials Will Cost $200 Million a Year: Mayor Bloomberg outlined the city's projected security expenses in a two-page letter to Peter R. Orszag, the director of the federal Office of Management and Budget. | 218 |
| 3805. | Paterson Chastises Lawmakers in Blunt Speech: Gov. David A. Paterson delivered an unusually blunt address to the Legislature on Wednesday. | 138 |
| 3806. | What's the Outlook for Democrats?: What it means now that Senators Dodd and Dorgan are stepping down. | 101 |
| 3807. | Fed Minutes Show Division on Emergency Steps: Some members of the Federal Reserve suggested the bank may have to expand measures to help mortgage markets. | 154 |
| 3808. | Democrats Face Shifting and Perilous Political Environment: The decisions from Senators Christopher J. Dodd of Connecticut and Byron L. Dorgan of North Dakota to retire have brought new attention to the Democratic Party's troubles. | 231 |
| 3809. | N.B.A. Suspends Gilbert Arenas Indefinitely: Washington's Gilbert Arenas was punished for a gun incident in the Wizards' locker room and for his behavior before Tuesday night's game in Philadelphia. | 198 |
| 3810. | Young Pianist Thrust Into Elite Group: Kirill Gerstein is the sixth winner of the $300,000 Gilmore Artist Award, given every four years to an unsuspecting pianist. | 163 |
| 3811. | Nigerian Indicted in Terrorist Plot: The six charges include attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and attempted murder. | 128 |
| 3812. | Holocaust Museum Suspect Dies: The man accused of shooting a security guard at the Holocaust museum in Washington last June died at a hospital near the federal prison where he was being held. | 191 |
| 3813. | Breaking Up in a Digital Fishbowl: After a real-life rejection, the hurt can linger online, witnessed by everyone. | 114 |
| 3814. | NYT: Tech Talk for 01/07/2010: J.D. Biersdorfer speaks to David Krajicek, tech expert with GfK Custom Research North America, about what consumers can expect to see out of the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas. Pedro Rafael Rosado reviews itty-bitty MP3 players that aren't iPods: the SanDisk Sansa Clip Plus and the Cowon E2. And Bettina Edelstein chats with Times technology reporter Jenna Wortham about a new wave of apps for mobile phones that aren't smartphones. Plus, a roundup of tech news for the week, including ESPN's plans to launch a 3D TV network for sports. | 586 |
| 3815. | 'We Are All Gadget Nerds Now': David Carr, on Media Decoder, writes that the new technologies we use to consume media are collectively changing the balance of programming and consumer. | 184 |
| 3816. | We Are All Gadget Nerds Now: Gadgets, once in service to content, seem to be deciding where the story goes. | 107 |
| 3817. | City Council Speaker Tries to Move Out of Bloomberg's Shadow: Christine C. Quinn has had a complex relationship with Mayor Bloomberg, but her chances of succeeding him may require less closeness. | 195 |
| 3818. | U.S. Software Maker Sues China, Alleging Piracy: A California software maker said two Chinese companies stole its code to make an Internet-monitoring program that China's government sought to install on all computers in China last year. | 236 |
| 3819. | The Beacon Is Booked, So Allmans Will Move: On Tuesday the Allman band announced that when it came to New York in March, it would not appear at the Beacon, where it has played 190 shows over the past 20 years. | 209 |
| 3820. | Labour Insiders Demand Secret Ballot on Brown: The maneuver highlighted disarray in the party as it fights a rear-guard action to stave off defeat in elections. | 160 |
| 3821. | Senator Dodd Will Not Seek Re-election, Democrats Say: Christopher J. Dodd, the embattled Connecticut Democrat who has been a key figure in the big debates now before Congress, has reportedly decided not to seek a sixth term. | 225 |
| 3822. | Software Maker Sues China on Piracy Accusation: Cybersitter LLC sued China and seven major computer makers for $2.2 billion alleging piracy of its Internet filtering software. | 175 |
| 3823. | Survivor of 2 Atomic Bombs Dies at 93: Tsutomu Yamaguchi was the only official survivor of both the atomic blasts to hit Japan in World War II. | 143 |
| 3824. | 3 Qaeda Militants Arrested in Yemen: Yemen announced Wednesday that it had arrested three militants suspected of involvement in planned attacks on the United States Embassy and other diplomatic missions. | 203 |
| 3825. | Television Begins a Push Into the 3rd Dimension: Manufacturers are unveiling sets capable of 3-D as cable programmers rush to create new channels for them. | 155 |
| 3826. | 3 Qaeda Militants Arrested in Yemen: Yemeni security forces arrested three suspected al-Qaida militants from a cell that the U.S. has said was linked to a plot against the American or other embassies, the Interior Ministry said Wednesday. | 238 |
| 3827. | Decision Sets Stage for Pitched Battle: Against determined Republican opposition, Democrats hope to keep a seat they have held for 46 years. | 140 |
| 3828. | Asia Gains a Tech Edge by Backing Start-Ups: Companies that once built devices to Silicon Valley's specifications are now investing in start-ups so they can compete with their former customers. | 193 |
| 3829. | Indian Official Gets Far on a Few Words: Shashi Tharoor, a member of Parliament and a junior minister, has upset traditional politicians with his frequent use of Twitter. | 170 |
| 3830. | New Year but No Relief for Strapped States: Governors and legislators are facing a range of choices to fill their budget gaps, nearly all of them unpopular. | 156 |
| 3831. | Senator Dodd Will Not Seek Re-election, Democrats Say: Christopher J. Dodd, the embattled Connecticut Democrat, has decided not to seek a sixth term this year, those familiar with his plans said Wednesday. | 205 |
| 3832. | C.I.A. Is Sharing Data With Climate Scientists: The C.I.A. is releasing intelligence data to top scientists for the study of environmental change. | 146 |
| 3833. | Google's Nexus One: A Roundup of Coverage: A look at what the technology blogs are saying about Google's new phone. | 115 |
| 3834. | Do Consumers Really Want 3-D TVs?: So 3-D TV is coming. But how come the gadget-freak first adopters aren't getting excited yet? | 128 |
| 3835. | Apple Buys Quattro, An Ad Firm: The sale is the latest sign that the mobile phone is the next battleground for Apple and Google, which are increasingly in competition. | 167 |
| 3836. | Microsoft and H.P. To Reveal Slate PC Ahead of Apple: Microsoft's Steve Ballmer will unveil a slate P.C. made by Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard at the Consumer Electronics trade show. | 183 |
| 3837. | State of the Art: Google Phone Is Not Revolutionary: The Nexus One has cool features and clunky ones, but in the end, we should root for the success of the Google Store. | 169 |
| 3838. | Television Begins a Push Into the 3rd Dimension: Manufacturers are starting to unveil sets capable of 3-D and cable programmers are in a rush to create new channels for them. | 174 |
| 3839. | Promise to Trim Deficit Is Growing Harder to Keep: On nearly every front, President Obama's goal of lower deficits has gotten harder since his first budget a year ago. | 167 |
| 3840. | Economic Scene: If Fed Missed That Bubble, How Will It See a New One?: That regulators have not explained why they failed to recognize the economic bubble is the weak link in the Fed's push for power. | 200 |
| 3841. | U.S. Saw a Path to Qaeda Chiefs Before Bombing: Before detonating a suicide bomb in Afghanistan last week, a Jordanian militant was considered to be the most promising Al Qaeda informant in years. | 196 |
| 3842. | Beth Court: Fresh Arrival in Cul-de-Sac Is Optimism: A sense of optimism is taking hold among the families of Beth Court, a block in Moreno Valley, Calif., hit hard by the foreclosure crisis. | 191 |
| 3843. | North Dakota Senator Will Retire: Senator Byron L. Dorgan will not seek re-election, a sign of the difficulties Democrats will face in mid-term voting. | 151 |
| 3844. | Iran Shielding Nuclear Efforts in Tunnel Mazes: Iran has shielded its infrastructure from attack in dense rock and further obscured the scale and nature of its nuclear effort, complicating the West's military calculus. | 218 |
| 3845. | Todd Christie Could Be a Liability to Brother Chris: The financial dealings of Governor-elect Christopher J. Christie's brother could present pitfalls in Trenton. | 162 |
| 3846. | Gaza Journal: Putting Lens on Lives in Suspended Animation: A human rights group distributed video cameras to young Gazans and asked them to tell about their lives. | 164 |
| 3847. | Afghanistan Program Is Said to Lag: Adm. Mike Mullen admonished the chiefs of the four armed services three weeks ago for not always providing the best people. | 159 |
| 3848. | Drugs May Aid Only Severe Depression: New findings indicated that some widely prescribed medications like Paxil might not provide much relief for most patients seeking treatment. | 178 |
| 3849. | State of the Art: Google Phone Is Not Revolutionary: The Nexus One has cool features and clunky ones, but in the end, we should root for the success of the Google Store. | 169 |
| 3850. | Harold Ford Jr. Weighs a Challenge to Gillibrand: Harold Ford Jr., the former congressman from Tennessee, is weighing a bid to unseat Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand. | 164 |
| 3851. | Apple's App Store Tops 3 Billion Downloads: Apple announces that users have downloaded 3 billion applications from its App Store. | 129 |
| 3852. | Google Rolls Out Nexus One, Its Rival to the iPhone: Google stepped up its attack on the wireless industry, unveiling a touchscreen phone that does not lock a consumer into one carrier. | 185 |
| 3853. | Kenneth Noland, Color Field Artist, Is Dead at 85: His signature motif was a radiant target made of rings of pure color strained directly on raw canvas, with that canvas contributing a wonderful sense of breathing room between each band of color. | 246 |
| 3854. | My Favorite 14 Apps of 2009: Taking stock of the top apps for 2009. | 67 |
| 3855. | As Population Shifts in Harlem, Blacks Lose Their Majority: As housing has increased and barriers to integration have fallen, Harlem's population has grown, but its black population is smaller than at any time since the 1920s. | 226 |
| 3856. | Ford Ends the Year With Its Best Month Since May 2008: After many miserable months, Ford ended the year with sales on the rise, while Chrysler's struggles continued. | 165 |
| 3857. | U.S. Embassy Reopens in Yemen: The action came a day after Yemeni security forces killed two suspected Qaeda militants linked to the threats against several diplomatic outposts. | 177 |
| 3858. | Obama Meets With Security Advisers: The meeting is the culmination of two reviews President Obama ordered after an attempted bombing on a Christmas Day flight. | 159 |
| 3859. | Apple Is Said to Buy Mobile Ad Company: Apple has acquired Quattro Wireless, a mobile advertising company, for about $300 million, according to a person briefed on the deal. | 173 |
| 3860. | Discovery, Imax and Sony Form 3-D Television Channel: Discovery, Imax and Sony are forming a joint venture for a 3-D television channel, two people with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday. | 188 |
| 3861. | Apple Is Said to Buy Mobile Ad Company: Apple has acquired Quattro Wireless, a mobile advertising company, for about $300 million, according to a person briefed on the deal. | 173 |
| 3862. | Discovery, Imax and Sony Form 3-D Television Channel: Discovery, Imax and Sony are forming a joint venture for a 3-D television channel, two people with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday. | 188 |
| 3863. | Pending Home Sales Fall After Months of Gains: Sales had been driven by the expected expiration of a tax credit. It was extended, reducing the urgency to buy. | 158 |
| 3864. | I.P.O. Market Remained Dreary in 2009: The last two years have been the slowest for public offerings of venture-backed start-ups in 34 years. | 141 |
| 3865. | Sales Spur Optimism in Manhattan Real Estate: Sales of apartments rose in the fourth quarter of 2009, inspiring a feeling that "the worst is behind us." | 152 |
| 3866. | True Economic Barometer? How About Bowling: Bowling is a growth industry in the city, but these aren't the beer-belly bowling alleys of yesteryear; they're souped-up, hipster alleys with lounges and sports bars. | 211 |
| 3867. | India Tightens Tourist Visa Rules: The Indian government recently announced that foreigners holding tourist visas, including ones with multiple entries, are now banned from re-entering the country within two months of their departure. | 234 |
| 3868. | Kraft Offers More Cash in Cadbury Bid: Kraft said Tuesday that it would offer more cash in its hostile takeover bid for the British chocolate maker, using the proceeds from a sale of its frozen pizza business. | 209 |
| 3869. | The Surge Is Over. The Americans Are Going. I'm Leaving Iraq.: After six years of war we have the same results as if there were a sectarian war - Iraqis are being killed in cold blood. | 184 |
| 3870. | Percy Delivers Boise's Most Confounding Trick Play: Three years after Boise State lateraled its way into America's heart with its Fiesta Bowl victory over Oklahoma, J.C. Percy can be considered the author of perhaps Boise's most confounding trick play. | 252 |
| 3871. | A Venture Integrating Skype Into the Family Room: High-definition TVs from LG and Panasonic will enable users to conduct free, live video chats from their couches. | 163 |
| 3872. | On Assignment: Yemen, With Nuance: Karim Ben Khelifa is among the many journalists who are arriving in Yemen, now that it's at the top of the news. The difference is that he once lived there. | 191 |
| 3873. | Taiwan Bans Some U.S. Beef Imports: Spurred by lingering concerns over mad cow disease, lawmakers moved to reverse a deal the governments had negotiated. | 153 |
| 3874. | Paterson Seeks Overhaul to Combat Corruption: The New York governor's proposals will include expanded ethics oversight, term limits for state officeholders and a campaign financing system modeled on New York City's. | 215 |
| 3875. | A Venture Integrating Skype Into the Family Room: High-definition TVs from LG and Panasonic will enable users to conduct free, live video chats from their couches. | 163 |
| 3876. | For Cape Cod Wind Farm, New Hurdle Is Spiritual: Two Indian tribes successfully argued that a wind-power project would impede their ritual greeting of the sunrise. | 163 |
| 3877. | Health Spending Rises in 2008, but at Slower Rate: An increase of 4.4 percent is the smallest in 48 years as the recession throttled back the growth of health costs. | 165 |
| 3878. | E-Mail Hoax Raises Hopes of a Day Off: An e-mail message purporting to be from a school administrator briefly had students at Brooklyn Technical High School looking forward to an unexpected holiday. | 198 |
| 3879. | A Rival Looms Over the iPhone: Google expects the Nexus One, its rival to the iPhone, to help it retain its leadership as computing shifts. | 139 |
| 3880. | Taiwan Bans Some U.S. Beef Imports: Taiwan lawmakers have voted to ban imports of some kinds of U.S. beef, reversing an earlier deal the government negotiated with Washington. | 175 |
| 3881. | Daughter of Jets Owner Dies: The Jets announced that Casey Johnson, a daughter of the team owner Woody Johnson, had died yesterday in Los Angeles. | 146 |
| 3882. | Daughter of New York Jets Owner Dies: A spokesman for the family of New York Jets owner Woody Johnson says a daughter of the businessman has died. | 146 |
| 3883. | Odds Against Gay Marriage Grow With Setback in Trenton: The bill has been bogged down in both houses of the Legislature, and Christopher Christie, who becomes governor Jan. 19, opposes it. | 188 |
| 3884. | Not Guilty Plea by Philippine Suspect: MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- The scion of a powerful political clan accused of leading last year's massacre of 57 journalists and members of a rival's family pleaded not guilty Tuesday on the first day of his trial. | 253 |
| 3885. | Divergent Views on Signs of Life in the Economy: This period might be called the Great Ambiguity 0 a time of debate over the clarity of economic indicators and the staying power of apparent gains. | 196 |
| 3886. | George Lakoff Tries to Reframe Sacramento's Conversation: George Lakoff, a linguistics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, is behind an effort to get a ballot initiative on the ballot to allow the state legislature to pass a budget and raise revenues with a simple majority rather than a two-thirds vote. | 321 |
| 3887. | Books on Science: A Guide to the Cosmos, in Words and Images: "Far Out: A Space-Time Chronicle," by Michael Benson, presents the universe in true and brilliant colors. | 167 |
| 3888. | A Rival Looms Over the iPhone: Google expects the Nexus One, its rival to the iPhone, to help it retain its leadership as computing shifts. | 139 |
| 3889. | Will Profiling Make a Difference?: The U.S. has decided that treating people differently depending on where they come from will improve airline security. | 153 |
| 3890. | In Fragile Yemen, U.S. Faces Leader Who Puts Family First: President Ali Abdullah Saleh is amenable to American support, but his bureaucracy has limited reach and his willingness to battle Al Qaeda is questionable. | 214 |
| 3891. | On the Road: Take Off Your Shoes, and Is the Parrot Loaded?: After the failed bombing of an airliner, even a winged pet is subject to scrutiny at the airport security checkpoint. | 178 |
| 3892. | A Snowboarder's Dream and a Family's Anguish: The snowboarder Kevin Pearce was excited about his Olympic-team prospects before he was knocked unconscious, resulting in a brain injury. | 183 |
| 3893. | Attempt to Break New Irish Blasphemy Law: Last Friday morning in Ireland, about 30 minutes after a new law took effect with the new year that makes blasphemy a crime punishable by a fine of up to $35,000, a group of Irish atheists invited the government to prosecute them by publishing 25 blasphemous statements on an Irish Web site. | 333 |
| 3894. | The Card Game: How Visa, Using Card Fees, Dominates a Market: When you sign for a debit card at a big retailer, the store pays your bank more than twice as much as when you enter a PIN 0 a strategy was hatched decades ago by Visa. | 230 |
| 3895. | Giants' Collapse Leads to Coordinator's Firing: The team gave up 40 points or more in five games, including a 44-7 defeat in Minnesota on Sunday and a 41-9 defeat the week before against Carolina at Giants Stadium. | 214 |
| 3896. | S.F. Sea Lions May Have Gone South. Or North.: There have been various reports on the locations of California sea lion herd that mostly disappeared after Thanksgiving from Fisherman Wharf's Pier 39. | 198 |
| 3897. | Iowa Prosecutor Case Is Settled: A multimillion-dollar settlement ended the Supreme Court's consideration of a case that could have changed legal protections for criminal prosecutors. | 183 |
| 3898. | British P.M. 'Appalled' by Planned March: A radical Islamic group plans to protest in Wootton Bassett, a town that has been honoring the passing hearses of British soldiers killed in Afghanistan. | 195 |
| 3899. | Rick Lazio's Race for Governor Excites Few in G.O.P.: The gubernatorial campaign of the former Long Island congressman Rick A. Lazio hasn't ignited any prairie fires among New York Republicans. | 193 |
| 3900. | New Envoy's Old Advice for Children: Read More: Katherine Paterson, the children's novelist and author of "Bridge to Terabithia," will be appointed the national ambassador for young people's literature on Tuesday. | 213 |
| 3901. | Readers' Photos: Curating a Decade: Jim Roberts, the editor in charge of Web projects, explains how 885 pictures were chosen for "Documenting the Decade." | 154 |
| 3902. | Cold Arctic Pressure Pattern Nearly Off Chart: Forecasters say cold and snow are largely the result of a rare pressure pattern in and around the Arctic. | 152 |
| 3903. | C.I.A. Data Sharing With Environmental Scientists Is Revived: The C.I.A. is releasing intelligence data to top scientists for the study of environmental change. | 160 |
| 3904. | Skiff and Sprint to Unveil a Reading Device: Skiff and Sprint announced plans to preview a large-screen e-reader at the Consumer Electronics Show. | 146 |
| 3905. | Secret Service Investigates Obama Effigy in Carter's Hometown: President Barack Obama may have been hanged in effigy in the hometown of former President Jimmy Carter on Saturday. | 178 |
| 3906. | Iranian Professors Call for End to Violent Tactics: Risking expulsion and possibly arrest, 88 professors called on Ayatollah Khamenei to end violence against protesters. | 169 |
| 3907. | U.S. Decline: Do the Numbers Add Up?: Monday | Today's idea: America's vital statistics don't add up to long-term decline, a scholar says. In the future, it will have far fewer retirees per capita than other advanced nations while enjoying military prowess and vast resources of energy, agriculture, labor and innovation. [New Geography] | 337 |
| 3908. | Congress Examines N.F.L. Concussions: The former co-chairman of the N.F.L.'s committee on brain injuries told a Congressional panel Monday that there is not enough evidence linking head injuries in football to brain damage. | 223 |
| 3909. | Bomber at C.I.A. Base Was Jordanian Asset: The suicide bomber who killed eight last week in southeastern Afghanistan had been brought to the country by Jordanian intelligence to infiltrate the Qaeda organization. | 212 |
| 3910. | A Third Party Crasher Is Reported: The Secret Service released a statement saying that another person, besides the Virginia couple, also breached security to gain access to the Obamas' state dinner. | 198 |
| 3911. | One on One: Jack Dorsey of Twitter and Square: Jack Dorsey, founder and chairman of Twitter.com, sits down to answer questions about Twitter, Foursquare and his latest venture, Square, an on-the-go credit card payment platform. | 227 |
| 3912. | 2 Dead in Shootout at Las Vegas Federal Building: The gunman and a court security officer were killed, and a deputy United States marshal was wounded. | 150 |
| 3913. | 1 on 1: Jack Dorsey of Twitter and Square: Jack Dorsey, founder and chairman of Twitter.com, sits down to answer questions about Twitter, Foursquare and his latest venture, Square, an on-the-go credit card payment platform. | 223 |
| 3914. | Economy Is Down, but Dubai Tower Tops All: Even in the midst of a devastating real estate crash, Dubai pulled out all the stops Monday to celebrate the opening of the world's tallest building. | 192 |
| 3915. | Standoff Builds Over Afghan Cabinet: President Hamid Karzai asked lawmakers to delay their holiday after they rejected many of his nominees. | 140 |
| 3916. | Markets Start New Year With a Leap: Stocks bolted higher as a report showed that manufacturing activity rose for a fifth month, another indication that the economy was recovering. | 179 |
| 3917. | Security Investigation Begins at Newark Airport: Officials were trying to determine on Monday how a man who walked through the wrong door on Sunday turned a busy airport terminal into a human traffic jam. | 204 |
| 3918. | Sidebar: Group Gives Up Death Penalty Work in Frustration: An institute that created the intellectual framework for the capital justice system pronounced its project a failure. | 176 |
| 3919. | Newark Airport Delays Cause Ripple Effect: A day later, a security breach at Terminal C still had travelers and flights, mostly Continental Airlines planes, behind schedule. | 173 |
| 3920. | Magazine Preview: Inside Obama's War on Terrorism: Recent threats have put more focus on the battles President Obama faces as a commander in chief fighting a far-flung terror network. | 183 |
| 3921. | Iranian Filmmakers Keep Focus on the Turmoil: Directors have used their works and celebrity to draw attention to the protests that have roiled Iran since June. | 159 |
| 3922. | From Around the Globe, Serving New York: The New York Police Department has made an effort to diversify, adding foreign-born officers with new language skills and cultural knowledge. | 182 |
| 3923. | Magazine Preview: Inside Obama's War on Terrorism: Recent threats have put more focus on the battles President Obama faces as a commander in chief fighting a far-flung terror network. | 183 |
| 3924. | Threats Led to Embassy Closings in Yemen, Officials Say: The U.S. Embassy cited "ongoing threats by Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula," the branch responsible for the failed Christmas Day bomb plot. | 198 |
| 3925. | Jets 37, Bengals 0: The Jets' Reward Is a Rematch: The Jets and Bengals will meet again in the first round of the A.F.C. playoffs on Saturday afternoon in Cincinnati. | 166 |
| 3926. | Trying to Add Portability to Movie Files: They are trying to create a digital standard that would let consumers buy or rent a movie once and then play it on any device. | 168 |
| 3927. | Watching TV Together, Miles Apart: Technology now makes it possible for friends separated by distance to watch TV shows together and then talk about it on Skype. | 161 |
| 3928. | The Media Equation: A Savior in the Form of a Tablet: Is an Apple tablet the second coming of the iPhone: a device that can do anything, including saving embattled print providers from doom? | 190 |
| 3929. | Link by Link: In Allowing Ad Blockers, a Test for Google: Though reliant on advertising revenue, the Internet giant is reiterating its commitment to transparency and open industry standards. | 190 |
| 3930. | News Sites Dabble With a Web Tool for Nudging Local Officials: On SeeClickFix or on newspaper Web sites, residents can flag problems like potholes to bring them to the attention of government officials. | 202 |
| 3931. | Firms Selling Apps for Simple Phones: Software companies want to sell functions similar to those found on the iPhone to users of much simpler phones. | 149 |
| 3932. | Reuters Breakingviews: The Smartphone Makes and Breaks: In a decade, cellphones have become smart enough to displace P.D.A.'s and threaten landline phones, cameras and GPS devices. What may fall next? | 200 |
| 3933. | Following Venture Capital for Signs of Tech to Come: As the economic freeze thaws, new ideas that are intriguing top venture capitalists offer a glimpse at which technologies may transform the way we live. | 205 |
| 3934. | 4 Afghan War Veterans Look Back, and Ahead: Four soldiers, whose lives have been shaped by the war, tell of their experiences and talk about the new strategy. | 158 |
| 3935. | Hazaras Hustle to Head of the Class in Afghanistan: As opportunities expand for members of the country's Hazara minority, the country's balance of ethnic power could shift. | 172 |
| 3936. | Watching TV Together, Miles Apart: Technology now makes it possible for friends separated by distance to watch TV shows together and then talk about it on Skype. | 161 |
| 3937. | Alabama Democrat Casts His Lot With G.O.P.: From a deep-red state, Representative Bobby Bright is a Blue Dog, who, for now, enjoys his district's support. | 154 |
| 3938. | After Americans Visit, Uganda Weighs Death for Gays: Human rights advocates say a conference with three Americans helped set the stage for a bill to execute homosexuals. | 169 |
| 3939. | News Analysis: Next Up on Cable TV, Higher Bill for Consumers: Fox's deal for new payments from Time Warner Cable will bring higher fees, and it will not be the last time. | 171 |
| 3940. | Legislators Work to Improve Laws on Runaways: New laws would make sweeping changes in the way runaways are handled by police and social workers. | 144 |
| 3941. | Havana Journal: A Black Market Finds a Home in the Web's Back Alleys: A Cuban Craigslist allows the growing number of Cubans with access to computers and Internet connections to buy and sell with less sneaking around. | 217 |
| 3942. | U.S. Intensifies Screening for Travelers From 14 Nations: Citizens from nations including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria will face intense screening, but U.S. citizens will no longer face the full range of security imposed after the Christmas Day bomb plot. | 262 |
| 3943. | Live Analysis: Jets 7, Bengals 0, first quarter: Live analysis of tonight's game between the Jets and the Bengals. | 114 |
| 3944. | Journeys: Island Hopping to Your Own Island: Play Robinson Crusoe for a few days on a rented island with prices ranging from $375 a night to $53,000. | 149 |
| 3945. | Environmental Refugees Unable to Return Home: Migration experts say millions of people in the developing world could be on the move because of worsening climate change. | 168 |
| 3946. | Making His Entrance Again, Intimately: The chamberization of Stephen Sondheim's work has had a double-edged, somewhat surreal effect on the composer. | 149 |
| 3947. | Surf, Skin and Jersey. What's Not to Love?: Surely MTV's "Jersey Shore" must have some redeeming value, mustn't it? Yes, it must. | 129 |
| 3948. | Former British Highflier Sold as Value Declines: SpinVox, which developed a system for converting telephone voice-mail messages to text, has been sold at a small fraction of the valuation it once commanded. | 206 |
| 3949. | Vikings 44, Giants 7: Giants' Season Ends With a Listless Defeat: Minnesota scored the first 44 points of the game and the Giants lost in a way that did nothing to increase the job security of the defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan. | 233 |
| 3950. | Media Cache: A Second Stab at Convergence: If media companies are to improve on a vision that failed to come to fruition in the past decade, they will have be more atuned to consumer demands. | 191 |
| 3951. | DESIGN: Impact of 'iSlate' Could Rival iPhone: At the top of the design agenda for 2010 is Apple's tablet computer, which is expected to be unveiled at the end of the month. | 173 |
| 3952. | Large Oil Spill Reported in China: The spill has heavily polluted a tributary of the Yellow River, and threatens to reach one of the country's longest and most important sources of water. | 187 |
| 3953. | The New Katrina Flood: Hospital Liability: Are New Orleans hospitals liable for not protecting electrical generators? A series of lawsuits is testing the bounds of their liability. | 180 |
| 3954. | Bernanke Blames Weak Regulation for Financial Crisis: Ben S. Bernanke, the Federal Reserve chairman, said that Fed policies were appropriate and did not cause the housing bubble. | 178 |
| 3955. | Real Estate in Cape Coral, Fla., Is Far From a Recovery: A return to Cape Coral, Fla., a reluctant symbol for the excesses of the great American real estate bubble, shows how far the recovery has to go. | 202 |
| 3956. | Citi's Creator, Alone With His Regrets: Sandy Weill, the former head of Citigroup, says the bank didn't want his help to recover. The rejection stung. | 150 |
| 3957. | Bernanke Calls for Regulation to Fight Bubbles: Stronger regulation should be the first line of defense against speculative bubbles that could send the economy into a new crisis, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Sunday. | 229 |
| 3958. | Adult Learning | Neuroscience: How to Train the Aging Brain: To keep a middle-aged mind sharp, shake up what you already know. | 126 |
| 3959. | U.S. Closes Embassy in Yemen Over Qaeda Threats: The embassy cited unspecified but "ongoing threats by Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula," the branch responsible for the failed Christmas Day effort to blow up an airliner. | 221 |
| 3960. | U.S. Closes Embassy in Yemen Over Qaeda Threats: A statement posted Sunday on the embassy Web site said it had closed in response to threats, but gave no further details. | 170 |
| 3961. | A Camera and an Eye, Both One of a Kind: In an age of digital imagery, one man still earns a living roaming the streets with a vintage camera grafted onto a Polaroid back. | 171 |
| 3962. | Man Arrested in Thanksgiving Killing: Paul Michael Merhige, accused of killing his twin sisters, aunt and 6-year-old cousin, was the subject of a massive manhunt in Florida. | 173 |
| 3963. | Americans Doing More, Buying Less, a Poll Finds: After decades of living on credit, Americans are rearranging their lives to elevate experiences over things. | 157 |
| 3964. | Mexico Captures Brother of Slain Cartel Boss: The arrest of Carlos Beltr0n Leyva comes weeks after his brother Arturo, reputed chief of the Beltr0n Leyva Cartel, was killed in a shootout with Mexican troops. | 207 |
| 3965. | Fight Against Asian Carp Threatens Fragile Great Lakes Unity: A nonnative fish that consumes the food of other, native fish is unwanted in Michigan, and the state is suing to have waterways shut down. | 200 |
| 3966. | Listening to Braille: Innovative technologies have made bumps on paper seem outdated. But are blind people losing more than they gain? | 134 |
| 3967. | Why Twitter Will Endure: So you're drowning in a sea of information. Perhaps the answer is more information. | 108 |
| 3968. | Novelties: Bearings That Pack a Punch (and Their Own Controls): Despite their advantages, magnetic bearings have been slow to catch on widely in industry. A Virginia company that makes them is using technology to overcome one of the obstacles. | 243 |
| 3969. | Unboxed: A Data Explosion Remakes Retailing: Stores have long used sales and demographic information to better aim their goods at customers. But retailers now have access to a vast trove of digital data 0 and better tools to make sense of it. | 242 |
| 3970. | The Boss: Frontiers, Virtual and Real: After traveling far and wide, and studying at rabbinical school, Cary Rosenzweig became chief executive of IMVU, a virtual community. | 172 |
| 3971. | Strategies: What the Past Can't Tell Investors: Investors would love to see a market surge continue into 2010. But how the stock market performs in one year says nothing about the next, according to historical data. | 215 |
| 3972. | Texas Tech Trainer Faults Leach: Steve Pincock, the trainer, told a university investigator that Coach Mike Leach ordered receiver Adam James put in a dark place after a concussion. | 181 |
| 3973. | For Shanghai Fair, a Famous Fund-Raiser Delivers: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has been raising money for the United States, which needed $61 million to build a pavilion at a world's fair in Shanghai. | 213 |
| 3974. | U.S. Sees an Opportunity to Press Iran on Nuclear Fuel: Long-discussed sanctions would initiate the latest phase in a strategy to force Iran to comply with United Nations demands to halt production of nuclear fuel. | 214 |
| 3975. | Helmets Becoming More Common on the Ski Slopes: Helmets, once used exclusively by competitive skiers and snowboarders, have become far more common, even for novices. | 165 |
| 3976. | The Safety Net: Living on Nothing but Food Stamps: The number of Americans reporting food stamps as their only income has soared by about 50 percent over the past two years. | 173 |
| 3977. | Local Stop | Port Authority: In the Shadows of a Commuter Hub: Nestled around the hulking and bustling Port Authority Bus Terminal are cafes and bars that recall the wilder days of Hell's Kitchen. | 196 |
| 3978. | Boy, 9, Is Fatally Stabbed in Manhattan: A 9-year-old boy was fatally stabbed at a sprawling apartment complex in Upper Manhattan, the police said. | 147 |
| 3979. | Afghans Answering the Call to Fight: An effort to raise local militias to fight the Taliban is gaining traction in some rural areas. | 132 |
| 3980. | Economic View: For Much of the World, a Fruitful Decade: For China, India, Indonesia and Brazil, which have more than 40 percent of the world's people, the decade was one of solid economic growth. | 196 |
| 3981. | Even at Home, Jets Could Feel Like Visitors: It may be known as Giants Stadium, but it's the Jets who could record the last victory at the Meadowlands. | 151 |
| 3982. | Blowing Smoke at a Ban: New York City's indoor smoking ban has grown hazy inside some clubs. | 92 |
| 3983. | Harvard-Affiliated Hospitals Cap Outside Pay to Top Officials: The owner of two research hospitals restricted outside pay for two dozen senior officials who also sit on boards of pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies. | 221 |
| 3984. | In the Shadows, Day Laborers Left Homeless as Work Vanishes: As construction jobs have dried up, immigrants in Queens are scrounging for shelter and food and struggling to provide for their families in other countries. | 218 |
| 3985. | Karzai Choices for Afghan Cabinet Mostly Rejected: In a clear signal to President Hamid Karzai that he cannot count on Parliament for support, lawmakers resoundingly rejected most of his nominees for cabinet posts and expressed discontent with their competence. | 261 |
| 3986. | On the Hill: Time May Be Ripe for Party-Switching, but Risks Are Clear: Changing party affiliation is no guarantee of survival. Just ask ex-Representative Michael P. Forbes. | 173 |
| 3987. | Danish Cartoonist Calls Home Attack 'Really Close': An attack that followed years of threats by Islamic militant groups to kill a Danish cartoonist appeared to have come perilously close to succeeding. | 201 |
| 3988. | U.S. Sees Window to Pressure Iran on Nuclear Fuel: Long-discussed sanctions would initiate the latest phase in a strategy to force Iran to comply with United Nations demands to halt production of nuclear fuel. | 209 |
| 3989. | Yemen's Chaos Aids Evolution of Qaeda Cell: While the government has been distracted by rebellions, Al Qaeda has built support from the tribal structures and traditions in Yemen's poor and lawless territories. | 209 |
| 3990. | The Saturday Profile: Serving a Father by Bringing Long-Lost Koreans Home: For more than 40 years, Choi Sung-yong has devoted himself to trying to find missing South Koreans, including his father, believed to have been snatched by the North. | 241 |
| 3991. | Karzai Choices for Afghan Cabinet Mostly Rejected: Afghanistan's parliament dealt a rebuke to President Hamid Karzai by rejecting 70 percent of his nominees, including the warlord Ismail Khan for energy minister. | 212 |
| 3992. | Somali Charged With Attempted Murder in Denmark: A Somali was charged with two counts of attempted murder for an attack on a Danish artist whose 2005 cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad had ignited outrage. | 202 |
| 3993. | Obama Ties Failed Plane Attack to Al Qaeda: President Obama said a Yemen-based branch of Al Qaeda had sponsored the attempted bombing of a passenger jet. | 153 |
| 3994. | Paris, Milan, Tokyo. Tokyo?: Tokyo's clothing designers are cutting-edge and are frequently imitated, but their markets have remained mostly domestic. | 150 |
| 3995. | New York's Resolutions: What might knit us together in 2010? Prominent New Yorkers muse aloud on some collective goals for the city. | 132 |
| 3996. | Hurry Sundown: Ramadan in Cairo: A visitor to Cairo arrives during the middle of Ramadan, the holiest time of year in the Muslim faith, and finds a solemn city that comes unexpectedly to life once darkness falls. | 212 |
| 3997. | What to Expect as T.S.A. Tightens Airport Security: Travelers are advised to brush up on the security agency's rules before heading to the airport. | 147 |
| 3998. | No. 5 Florida 51, No. 4 Cincinnati 25: Sweet Finish for Tebow and Gators: Tim Tebow rose above all the distractions caused by coach Urban Meyer's uncertain future, capping a storied college career with a stellar showing in the Sugar Bowl. | 238 |
| 3999. | Bills to Curb Distracted Driving Gain Momentum: A consensus is emerging for an outright ban of cellphone texting when behind the wheel. | 135 |
| 4000. | Maine to Consider Putting Warnings on Cellphones: Under a state bill, cellphone buyers would be warned that they may cause brain cancer, despite conflicting evidence. | 166 |
| 4001. | Attempt to Kill Danish Cartoonist Fails: A Somali man with ties to the Shabab rebel group and Al Qaeda tried to kill the cartoonist whose drawings of the Prophet Muhammad incited outrage in the Muslim world. | 207 |
| 4002. | U.S. Lawyers Knew About Legal Pitfalls in Blackwater Case: The judge in the case said prosecutors had failed to take "common sense precautions" to avoid a constitutional problem using statements by the guards. | 209 |
| 4003. | LED Signals Seen as Potential Hazard: LED stoplights save energy but can be obscured by accumulating snow. A driver was killed last year in Oswego, Ill., because a red light was obscured. | 187 |
| 4004. | U.S. Reaction to Swine Flu: Apt and Lucky: Medical experts have found that, while luck played a part, a series of rapid but conservative decisions by federal officials worked out better than many had dared hope. | 211 |
| 4005. | After Years of Mass Killings, Calm Holds in Darfur: The western region of Sudan that has become virtually synonymous with conflict is "frozen" 0 stuck somewhere between war and peace. | 183 |
| 4006. | After Failed Attack, Britain Turns Focus to Yemen: Prime Minister Gordon Brown said that a summit meeting would address security measures in the wake of a failed attack on an American airliner. | 193 |
| 4007. | Bills to Curb Distracted Driving Gain Momentum: A consensus is emerging for an outright ban of cellphone texting when behind the wheel. | 135 |
| 4008. | Ohio State 26, Oregon 17: Pryor Leads Buckeyes Past Oregon in Rose Bowl: Ohio State's bowl woes are over, thanks to a sturdy defense and a quarterback who finally played up to his enormous potential. | 199 |
| 4009. | Danish Police Stop Attack on Cartoonist: A Somali man armed with an axe and knife was shot bv police when he tried to break into the home of the artist who drew cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad. | 201 |
| 4010. | For Some in Japan, Home Is a Tiny Plastic Bunk: The cubicles of capsule hotels, built for salarymen who missed the train home, are becoming a last resort for the unemployed in Japan. | 182 |
| 4011. | Time Warner and Fox Reach Deal for Cable Distribution: The News Corporation and Time Warner Cable said that they had agreed on new terms for a contract, averting a blackout of college bowl games. | 195 |
| 4012. | U.S. Loan Effort Is Seen as Adding to Housing Woes: Some economists contend that the Obama administration's $75 billion program to prevent foreclosures has done more harm than good. | 181 |
| 4013. | Security Flaws in Nigeria Draw Notice: The attempted Christmas Day terror attack has cast a harsh light on Nigeria's national security agencies, revealing potentially crippling lapses. | 184 |
| 4014. | Florida State 33, No. 18 West Virginia 21: Bowden Wins Last Game at Florida St.: Florida State's Bobby Bowden went out a winner in the final game of his storied 44-year career as a head coach. | 192 |
| 4015. | It Might Be Your Ticket, if the Show's in New York: If off-track betting collided with Broadway, the combination might sound like being inside the TKTS booth in Times Square, where discounted theater seats are sold. | 215 |
| 4016. | Mayor Bloomberg Sworn In for Third Term: Michael R. Bloomberg, above after being sworn in, struck a humble tone at a ceremony on Friday to inaugurate his third term as New York City mayor. | 188 |
| 4017. | Music Review | Metropolitan Opera: That Daring Gypsy Strikes Again: The Metropolitan Opera presented a gripping new production of Bizet's "Carmen" on Thursday night, ringing out 2009 with a solid success. | 204 |
| 4018. | Patient Money: Money Tips for When the Sniffles Start: Americans spend billions of dollars on over-the-counter remedies, but some of the best treatments don't cost much at all. | 176 |
| 4019. | Truck Bomb Explodes at Sports Event in Pakistan: A suicide bomber set off an explosives-laden vehicle on a field during a volleyball tournament Friday, killing at least 40, police said. | 185 |
| 4020. | A Little Headway in the New Year?: The brief extensions of the talks -- granted at midnight, and again at 3 a.m. -- indicate that News Corporation and Time Warner Cable made progress in their dispute overnight. | 210 |
| 4021. | Your Money: For Savers, It Was Hardly a Lost Decade: With diversification and regular contributions, investors could have easily doubled their money in the past 10 years. | 170 |
| 4022. | Standoff in Iran Deepens with New Show of Force: Hundreds of security forces filled the streets of Tehran to deter protests on New Year's Day, as the leader of the opposition said he did not fear to give his life to his cause. | 226 |
| 4023. | Bomber Attacks Volleyball Game in Pakistan: A suicide bomber set off an explosives-laden vehicle on a field during a volleyball tournament Friday, killing three people and wounding at least 20, police said. | 206 |
| 4024. | Five Tech Themes for 2010: Here's a look at what might be big in the tech industry in 2010. | 91 |
| 4025. | Shanghai Dairy Closed for Melamine-Tainted Milk: Health officials charged the dairy with making products containing the substance at the heart of a 2008 scandal. | 161 |
| 4026. | Rose Bowl Hopes to Bet Future on a Makeover: After a week of being at the epicenter of the college football world, Rose Bowl officials will try to complete plans for a $164 million renovation of the stadium. | 207 |
| 4027. | Iran in 'Serious Crisis,' Moussavi Says: The opposition leader Mir Hussein Moussavi called for the immediate release of supporters arrested after the June presidential vote, his Web site reported. | 196 |
| 4028. | Montana Ruling Bolsters Doctor-Assisted Suicide: The decision protects doctors in the state from prosecution for helping ill patients die but sidesteps the question of whether physician-assisted suicide is a guaranteed right under the state's Constitution. | 256 |
| 4029. | Judge Drops Charges From Blackwater Deaths in Iraq: The judge's move, citing misconduct by the U.S. government, left some Iraqis confused since they believe there was overwhelming evidence in the 2007 shooting. | 210 |
| 4030. | Leach Denies He Mistreated Player: In his first interview since being fired as coach of Texas Tech, Mike Leach denied reports that he had mistreated the sophomore receiver Adam James after James sustained a concussion. | 218 |
| 4031. | North Korea Calls for Better Relations With U.S.: North Korea issued a New Year's message that highlighted the reclusive country's attempt to readjust the focus of six-party nuclear disarmament talks. | 200 |
| 4032. | Time Warner and Fox Extend Talks Overnight: Hours before a contract over retransmission rights for Fox stations was set to expire, the F.C.C. asked the companies to keep talking. | 178 |
| 4033. | Celebrations in Times Square Despite Troubled Times: Hundreds of thousands of revelers gathered in New York City's Times Square, capping worldwide celebrations that often emphasized the hopes for a more peaceful tomorrow. | 221 |
| 4034. | U.S. Missile Is Said to Kill 3 in Northwest Pakistan: Pakistani intelligence officials said a U.S. missile strike has killed three people near the Afghan border. | 161 |
| 4035. | Agency Drops Bloggers' Subpoenas: An investigation into who leaked an airline security directive issued after the failed explosion on a Detroit-bound plane is nearing its end. | 175 |
| 4036. | Focus on Internet Imams as Recruiters for Al Qaeda: The attempted Christmas Day terrorist attack has cast a spotlight on charismatic clerics who use their Internet celebrity to indoctrinate and recruit young Muslims for Al Qaeda. | 229 |
| 4037. | Focus on Internet Imams as Recruiters for Al Qaeda: The attempted Christmas Day terrorist attack has cast a spotlight on charismatic clerics who use their Internet celebrity to indoctrinate and recruit young Muslims for Al Qaeda. | 229 |
| 4038. | As Honor Students Multiply, Who Really Is One?: Educators and parents are re-examining the role of honor societies, which started out as an academic distinction but have become routine on college r0sum0s. | 204 |
| 4039. | The Bay Area's Year by the Numbers: Here is a snapshot of 2009 as by some numbers we have gathered. | 99 |
| 4040. | U.S. Transferred Detainee Before Hostage Release: The U.S. turned over Qais al-Khazali, one of the suspected leaders of a Shiite insurgent group believed to be behind the kidnapping of Peter Moore, to Iraqi authorities. | 219 |
| 4041. | Terror Attempt May Hinder Plans to Close Guant0namo: Lawmakers in both parties are calling on the administration to rethink its approach to shuttering the detention center at Guant0namo Bay, Cuba. | 196 |
| 4042. | Indian River Journal: Deep Roots, Sweet Oranges and a Taste of Florida's Past: The roadside citrus stands that once lined every major road in Florida are dwindling, kept alive mostly by deep family roots and mail-order sales. | 225 |
| 4043. | C.I.A. Takes on Expanded Role on Front Lines: The deaths of seven C.I.A. operatives in Afghanistan has highlighted the agency's transformation into a paramilitary organization at the vanguard of America's wars. | 210 |
| 4044. | Five 2010 Predictions About Tech Companies: Five companies we heard a lot about in 2009, and some predictions of what we might expect from them over the next 365 days. | 167 |
| 4045. | Stalemate Continues in Cable Fee Dispute: News Corporation and Time Warner Cable were still haggling Thursday afternoon over a contract set to expire at midnight that allows for the retransmission of Fox's stations. | 215 |
| 4046. | With Bigger Bonuses, Another Upside for Banks: Financial institutions that repaid billions of dollars in federal aid can award unlimited bonuses, and thereby, also increase their tax deductions. | 194 |
| 4047. | For Ailing Illegal Immigrants, Return Home Brings No Relief: After a dialysis clinic closed in Atlanta, illegal immigrants who returned to Mexico have struggled to pay for care. | 177 |
| 4048. | Judge Drops Charges From Blackwater Deaths in Iraq: A federal judge has dismissed all charges against five Blackwater Worldwide security guards charged in a deadly Baghdad shooting. | 181 |
| 4049. | Dell Customers Fume Over Late Holiday Orders: PC shipment problems plaguing Dell before Christmas appear to be stretching into the new year. | 140 |
| 4050. | Whoops! F.C.C. Chairman Spams Facebook Friends: The Facebook account of Julius Genachowski, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, falls prey to social-networking scam artists. | 188 |
| 4051. | Economy Stems the Flow of Tourists to New York: Several indicators suggest that travel into New York City in 2009 was on a pace to register its first annual decline in eight years. | 180 |
| 4052. | Obama Briefed on Plane Reports: President Obama was briefed Thursday on the preliminary results of two reviews into the attempted Christmas Day bombing of an American passenger jet. | 181 |
| 4053. | All Charges in Blackwater Case Are Dismissed: A federal judge has dismissed all charges against five Blackwater Worldwide security guards charged in a deadly Baghdad shooting. | 175 |
| 4054. | A Volatile Final Minute in a Wild Year for Stocks: When the final closing bell of 2009 sounded, shares were down substantially, but that did not dampen enthusiasm over what has been a stunning comeback year. | 207 |
| 4055. | Olympic Snowboard Hopeful Seriously Injured: The Olympic snowboarding hopeful Kevin Pearce was seriously injured Thursday during training in the half pipe in Park City, Utah. | 174 |
| 4056. | Whoops! F.C.C. Chairman Spams Facebook Friends: The Facebook account of Julius Genachowski, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, falls prey to social-networking scam artists. | 188 |
| 4057. | Federal Court Limits the Use of Tasers: A court in California ruled that a police officer could be held liable for using the device against an unarmed man during a traffic stop. | 177 |
| 4058. | Choice Tables: In Miami, Chefs Are the New Stars: Food lovers no longer have to trade great meals for good weather in this sun-kissed American playground. | 154 |
| 4059. | Advice Taken, and How It Turned Out: A few end-of-year updates from readers who asked nuts and bolts questions and got very specific answers. | 141 |
| 4060. | Seeking Profit in Open-Source Search Software: Lucid Imagination, an open-source start-up, hopes to rival the likes of Microsoft and Google in the market for corporate search technology. | 186 |
| 4061. | Polar Pressure, Snowstorms and Sea Ice: Unusual pressure patterns around the North Pole are shaping wintry weather and possibly summer sea ice. | 143 |
| 4062. | Questions Emerge on Kidnapping of Briton in Iraq: Peter Moore was preparing to return home Thursday as the British government denied reports that Iran was involved in his 2007 kidnapping. | 187 |
| 4063. | Starting the New Year with a Classic: Seems appropriate, on New Year's Eve, to consider for a moment how what's old can become new again. I'm thinking specifically of brown butter sauce, of my pal Sam Sifton's review of La Grenouille, of optimism. | 247 |
| 4064. | Bloomberg Plans a Muted Inauguration: With many New Yorkers struggling, officials have planned less pomp around the mayor's third inauguration party. | 149 |
| 4065. | What You Need to Know for New Year's Eve in Times Square: Even if you're not planning to be in Times Square, what you need to know about this year's celebration. | 161 |
| 4066. | Cue the Chorus: The Musical Endures: The first decade of the new century marked no great epoch of the Broadway musical, but there have been occasional, heartening sparks of aesthetic regeneration. | 196 |
| 4067. | Preservation Groups Find Bargains in Housing Bust: Conservation organizations have taken advantage of depressed property prices, foreclosures and derailed development projects to protect open space. | 198 |
| 4068. | Degas Work Stolen: A painting by the Impressionist master Edgar Degas has been stolen at an exhibition in Marseille. | 116 |
| 4069. | The Most-Viewed Bits Posts of 2009: From announcements about new iPhones and e-readers to a mysterious apparition in Google Earth, a look back at which blog posts captured reader's attention in 2009. | 199 |
| 4070. | University Gets an Earful Over a Cheeky Essay: The University of Chicago used the suggestive work of one successful applicant as an example for others. | 151 |
| 4071. | Monday Puzzle Prize Winners: It never ceases to amaze me how much skill and intelligence our readers bring to our Monday puzzles. The time has come to hand out the prizes. | 171 |
| 4072. | AT&T Is the Latest to Drop Woods: AT&T, whose logo had been emblazoned on Tiger Woods's golf bag, said Thursday that it is ending its sponsorship agreement with him. | 165 |
| 4073. | U.N. Moving Many Foreign Workers Out of Pakistan: About 60 U.N. employees, or about one quarter of the organization's staff, will leave the country, the latest sign of Western fears as terror attacks have escalated in recent months. | 232 |
| 4074. | Cooking Up Luck for the New Year: Martha Rose Shulman explores traditional lucky foods from around the world in this week's Recipes for Health. | 143 |
| 4075. | Nigerian May Have Used Course in Yemen as Cover: The suspected airplane bomber used a school as a pretext to legally reenter Yemen after being recruited by Al Qaeda, the school's director believes. | 197 |
| 4076. | Eye-Fi Pro SD Card Adds Speed and More: A second look at an Eye-Fi wireless memory card reveals some very useful new features and faster upload speeds. | 151 |
| 4077. | 100 Years Later, Still No Respect for a Bridge: Once it was completed, the Manhattan Bridge became the Rodney Dangerfield of the city's bridges. | 144 |
| 4078. | Chevrolet Recalling 22,000 Corvettes Because Roof May Fly Off: Chevy says the problem is that the adhesive is not strong enough and may allow the roof panel to pull away from the frame. | 185 |
| 4079. | Indictment is Waived in Galleon Case: Anil Kumar, a former McKinsey & Company, director accused of leaking information in the Galleon Group hedge fund case, has agreed to waive indictment. | 188 |
| 4080. | Ruth Lilly, Philanthropist, Dies at 94: Ms. Lilly, the last surviving great-grandchild of pharmaceutical magnate Eli Lilly, gave away hundreds of millions of dollars. | 166 |
| 4081. | Free Subways on New Year's. Been There, Done That, Twice.: In an effort to discourage drunken driving and encourage safe behavior, the city's buses, subways and commuter railroads all stopped charging on New Year's Eve in 1984 and 1985. | 236 |
| 4082. | AT&T Ends Tiger Woods Sponsorship: AT&T says it will no longer sponsor Tiger Woods, joining Accenture and Gillette in dropping support for the golfer after numerous allegations of infidelities. | 193 |
| 4083. | On Sales: Hoping They Buy, Whether to Celebrate or Forget: A specialty wine shop in TriBeCa has reason for optimism for the New Year's holiday as its business has rebounded. | 173 |
| 4084. | Naughtie Behavior | The Decade in Music: Our Top 10 music trends of the aughts -- from the "Sell-Out" Game to Musical Zombies. | 126 |
| 4085. | In Remembrance: Vivid Personalities of a Decade: The widely known may be people we never knew, but their deaths can feel personal and compel us to take measure of what has slipped from our own lives. | 199 |
| 4086. | Jobless Claims Drop Unexpectedly: New claims for benefits fell by 22,000 last week, in another indication that the job market may be healing. | 141 |
| 4087. | Week 17 N.F.L. Game Probabilities: By Week 17, we're lucky if we have a few games that matter. Fortunately this year, we have that and more. | 141 |
| 4088. | Lessons Learned but Not Applied: The administration's economic team has some experience with financial crisis, but did not apply some of the lessons that it learned in the 1990s. | 178 |
| 4089. | City Room's Most Commented-On Posts of 2009: From the same-sex marriage bill, the splashdown of US Airways Flight 1549 and the Air Force One flyover, the top 10 posts that received the most comments in 2009. | 207 |
| 4090. | In Cuba, Hopeful Tenor Toward Obama Is Ebbing: President Obama's election was celebrated, but the nation's leaders now portray him as an imperialistic Cuba hater. | 162 |
| 4091. | Afghan Suicide Bomber Kills C.I.A. Operatives: A suicide bomber killed eight American civilians, most of them C.I.A. officers, at a remote base in Afghanistan. | 159 |
| 4092. | 4 Dead in Shopping Mall Shooting in Finland: The gunman opened fire in a mall in Finland's second largest city, Espoo, on Thursday, police said. | 144 |
| 4093. | Gloves Come Off in Bay Area Baseball Battle: Plans to move the attendance-deprived and stadium-challenged Oakland A's have involved residents of Oakland, San Francisco and San Jose in a testy tug of war. | 203 |
| 4094. | Suit Claims Fraud by New York Debt Collectors: A class-action suit claims more than 100,000 New Yorkers are victims of a network of debt collectors who used fraudulent documents to surreptitiously win court judgments. | 217 |
| 4095. | The Mets Look to Canada: When Jason Bay plays in his first game for the Mets next year, he will become only the sixth native Canadian to play for the team, and the first in more than 35 years. | 192 |
| 4096. | News Analysis: With Greece Teetering, the Worst May Not Be Over for Europe: The latest concern is that Greece or another weak economy might default on its sovereign debt, potentially fracturing the euro zone. | 208 |
| 4097. | Is a Solution Within Reach?: Design Within Reach, the company dedicated to popularizing modern design, is facing change and critics. | 132 |
| 4098. | Bonus Planned for Digital Medical Records: Medicare officials on Wednesday detailed plans to distribute billions of dollars in stimulus to upgrade the nation's paper medical records to electronic files. | 202 |
| 4099. | Behind the Scenes: Looking Fabulous in Fur: "I take the conventions from the fashion world and apply them to the underclass barnyard animal," the photographer Rob MacInnis told Kristen Joy Watts. | 195 |
| 4100. | Beijing Journal: Chinese Businesses Resist Eviction by Developers: As an unceasing real-estate boom has swept China, property owners and occupants often protest unfair compensation for the development of their property. | 219 |
| 4101. | Extra Security in Times Square for New Year's Eve: Thousands of police officers will be in Times Square and the city's transit hubs for New Year's Eve. | 151 |
| 4102. | Senator Nelson Defends His Health Care Vote: Senator Ben Nelson, Democrat of Nebraska, who has been feeling the heat from critics and former supporters, appeared in an advertisement scheduled to be broadcast statewide. | 218 |
| 4103. | Comeback Planned for Girls' Book Series: Scholastic Inc. plans to reissue repackaged versions of the first two volumes of "The Baby-Sitters Club," in the hopes of igniting enthusiasm in a new generation of readers. | 214 |
| 4104. | Report Says Limbaugh Is Taken to Hospital: The conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh is reportedly taken to a Hawaii hospital. | 127 |
| 4105. | Company's Record on Beef Treatment Is Questioned: E. coli and salmonella pathogens have been found dozens of times in meat processed with a company's novel ammonia treatment. | 174 |
| 4106. | Airlines Struggle Anew With Flier Frustrations: Executives are scrambling to find ways to minimize the impact of the Christmas Day bombing attempt on consumers' travel plans in the new year. | 190 |
| 4107. | Newcomer Stirs Up Connecticut Senate Race: Republican leaders had a strong challenger to Christopher J. Dodd, the longtime incumbent, but Linda McMahon's cash has thrust her into contention, too. | 195 |
| 4108. | New York State Has First Deficit in General Fund: After months of plunging revenue and budget battles, New York owed nearly $1 billion on Wednesday. | 148 |
| 4109. | Jet Plot Demonstrates Growing Ability of Qaeda Affiliates: The thwarted attack underscores how the Obama administration must now defend the United States from attacks conceived in multiple havens abroad. | 203 |
| 4110. | Spy Agencies Failed to Collate Clues on Terror: The National Security Agency intercepted discussions of a plot by leaders of Al Qaeda in Yemen, but spy agencies did not combine the intercepts with other information. | 215 |
| 4111. | News Analysis: Despite Intelligence Overhaul, Shadow of 9/11 Is Cast Again: People who studied how the U.S. government failed to prevent the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks have followed the story of the Christmas Day attack with dismay. | 229 |
| 4112. | A Mideast Bond, Stitched of Pain and Healing: The friendship between two children in a hospital 0 a Palestinian and an Israeli 0 has drawn their parents into in a kinship that defies national struggle. | 201 |
| 4113. | Advertising: Seeking a Familiar Face and Finding a Coke: Coke made a Facebook application that scans facial photographs and tries to find matching images while promoting Coke Zero. | 180 |
| 4114. | The Arts in 2009: A slide show of photographs of cultural events from this year. | 80 |
| 4115. | A Sharp Rise in Suicides, Driven by Financial Hardship, Alarms Region's Koreans: The Korean Consulate General has reported a doubling of suicides this year among Koreans, who place an extraordinary emphasis on achievement and often feel shame over failures. | 257 |
| 4116. | Heart-Stopping Fall, Breathtaking Rally: Stock markets will ring out one of their most volatile periods in history Thursday, after a rally that replenished half the losses from the financial crisis. | 198 |
| 4117. | At McDonald's, a Retirement Stirs Questions on Succession: Ralph Alvarez's departure is the second time in a little more than three years that the company's No. 2 executive has left suddenly. | 191 |
| 4118. | The Medium: Articles of Faith: The existential crisis of magazines online. | 74 |
| 4119. | Evernote Passes 2 Million Users: Evernote, the memory collection and note-taking platform, passes 2 million users and talks about some plans for 2010. | 150 |
| 4120. | Holiday E-Commerce Sales Increased Five Percent: E-commerce sites stole market share from their offline counterparts. Shoppers spent $27 billion on the Web, an increase of 5 percent over last year. | 197 |
| 4121. | Internet Radio Stations Are the New Wave: Internet radio stations can be heard virtually anywhere (copyright restrictions aside), as long as you have a device that can go on the Web. | 182 |
| 4122. | Phone Smart: A Weight-Loss Resolution That's Light on the Wallet: Free and nearly free cellphone applications for dieters and fitness fans pack a lot of punch. | 159 |
| 4123. | Winter Classic Generates Hot Buzz and Cold Cash: The N.H.L.'s Winter Classic, which began with snow-globe quaintness on New Year's Day in 2008, has turned into a profit center for a league that strives to be different. | 218 |
| 4124. | Broadband, Yes. Toilet, No.: An Alaskan couple have turned a yurt into a home in the wild for them and their 11-month-old son. | 126 |
| 4125. | YouTube's Quest to Suggest More: Engineers are fine-tuning the site to suggests videos that users may want to watch based on what they've watched before. | 153 |
| 4126. | YouTube's Quest to Suggest More, So Users Search Less: Engineers are fine-tuning the site to suggests videos that users may want to watch based on what they've watched before. | 175 |
| 4127. | Cheney Attacks; White House Hits Back: The Obama White House says the Bush administration is to blame for shifting attention from Al Qaeda to Iraq. | 147 |
| 4128. | Designing to an Afro Beat: Another Afrocentric wind is rising, and Africa's visual influence is touching film, music and fashion. | 129 |
| 4129. | GMAC Gets $3.8 Billion More in Aid: The amount is less than the $5.6 billion that the company indicated that it was seeking in mid-November. | 140 |
| 4130. | Russians to Meet About Asteroid: Russia's top space researchers will hold a meeting to plan a mission to deflect 99942 Apophis, an asteroid that could conceivably hit the Earth two decades from now. | 198 |
| 4131. | NYT: Tech Talk for 12/31/2009: J.D. Biersdorfer gets some advice on digital audio preservation from the experts at the Indiana University Archives of Traditional Music. Bettina Edelstein has a conversation about computer ergonomics with expert Tom Caffrey. Pedro Rafael Rosado tackles the tech term "HDMI". And in this week's tech news roundup, predictions on what to look out for in 2010. | 389 |
| 4132. | The Y2K That (Thankfully) Never Happened: Fears of Y2K devastation didn't come to fruition. Looking back through The New York Times's archives a decade later helps illustrate some of the public fears. | 200 |
| 4133. | Critic's Notebook: Why So Stodgy, Prada.com?: Though late to the party, some luxury labels have joined the digital conversation. | 128 |
| 4134. | An Appraisal: Starting With Lines, but Ending With Truth: David Levine's genius was really that he wasn't like anybody else. | 124 |
| 4135. | Mind Control, for Fun: The microprocessor of Mattel's Mindflex can detect your electrical resistance, the same current used in standard lie detectors. | 150 |
| 4136. | Magazine Preview: What's a Bailed-Out Banker Really Worth?: Kenneth Feinberg, Washington's pay czar, has grappled more than anyone with the question of how much to pay executives at failed companies. | 199 |
| 4137. | Texas Tech Fires Coach Mike Leach: Texas Tech Coach Mike Leach, who had come under fire the past few days for his treatment of a player, was fired on Wednesday. | 160 |
| 4138. | The Pogie Awards for the Year's Best Tech Ideas: The great, clever features of the year that somehow made it past the obstacles of cost, engineering and lawyers. | 161 |
| 4139. | The Pogie Awards for the Year's Best Tech Ideas: The great, clever features of the year that somehow made it past the obstacles of cost, engineering and lawyers. | 161 |
| 4140. | Internal Army Report Finds Early Missteps in Afghanistan: U.S. forces, hamstrung by inadequate resources, missed opportunities to stabilize Afghanistan during the early years of the war, an unpublished Army history found. | 221 |
| 4141. | At Least Six Americans Killed in Afghan Attack: A suicide bomber wearing an explosive vest made his way into an American base in southeastern Afghanistan, according to NATO military officials. | 192 |
| 4142. | Briton Captured in 2007 Is Freed in Iraq: Peter Moore, who was kidnapped with four other Britons, is believed to be the only survivor. | 134 |
| 4143. | Texas Tech Fires Coach Mike Leach: Texas Tech fired coach Mike Leach on Wednesday, just two days after he was suspended by the school as it investigated his treatment of a player with a concussion. | 197 |
| 4144. | App of the Week: Cult Bands, Live and Free: The free iPhone app from Daytrotter plays live studio recordings from a variety of artists. | 135 |
| 4145. | G.M. Said to Extend Saab Deadline: G.M. has set a Jan. 7 deadline for bidders, including Spyker Cars, which has been in talks to buy Saab for the last month. | 157 |
| 4146. | Philadelphia Faces Rising Toll of Domestic Violence: The city's overall homicide rate has dropped, but domestic homicides have increased 67 percent this year. | 158 |
| 4147. | After Its Last Drop, the Ball Lands Here: Beneath One Times Square is a room called "the vault," a home to artifacts of New Year's celebrations of yore. | 152 |
| 4148. | Dutch to Use Full-Body Scanners on Flights to U.S.: The new measures were announced as the Dutch interior minister discussed the government's early investigation into the thwarted bombing. | 188 |
| 4149. | Multi-Touch Screens Could Enliven New Devices: Touchco, a new multi-touch screen technology from New York University's Media Research Lab could change the way consumers interact with sketchbooks or e-readers. | 208 |
| 4150. | Europe's Vast Farm Subsidies Face Challenges: A new round of maneuvering has begun to reshape the richest system of agricultural subsidies in the world, which cannot be cut until 2013. | 184 |
| 4151. | Twin Bombings Kill 20 in Iraqi City: Explosions in central Iraq killed at least 20 people and wounded the governor of Anbar province, officials said. | 149 |
| 4152. | Showcase: Yes They Did: Two days before Barack Hussein Obama was elected president, Barack Obama Ndiaye was born to a couple in Hendersonville, Tenn. | 149 |
| 4153. | Online Shoppers Were More Satisfied This Season: Customers were more satisfied with e-commerce sites than ever this year, according to ForeSee Results, which measures customer satisfaction online. | 196 |
| 4154. | New York, Interrupted: In Between Holidays, Nothing Happens but Magic: During a week of suspended animation in New York, the systems all but shut down and visitors come to marvel. | 179 |
| 4155. | Bombs Kill 18 in Iraq's Anbar Province: Explosions in central Iraq killed 18 people and wounded the governor of Anbar province, officials said. | 143 |
| 4156. | Online Shoppers Were More Satisfied This Season: Customers were more satisfied with e-commerce sites than ever this year, according to ForeSee Results, which measures customer satisfaction online. | 196 |
| 4157. | China Starts to Lift Region's Web Blackout: The Xinjiang regional government said it also planned to restore other Web sites and services, cellphone text messaging and international telephone connections. | 204 |
| 4158. | Critic's Notebook: Eleven Memorable Dishes, and Not Even a Full Year: Sam Sifton, the restaurant critic of The New York Times, selects his favorite dishes of 2009. | 163 |
| 4159. | Red River Flooding Solution Is a Problem to Some: A plan to create a large-scale floodwater diversion channel around the cities of Fargo, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn., has caused uneasiness among the cities' rural neighbors. | 221 |
| 4160. | Broadcom to Settle Backdating Suit for $160 Million: The deal would be the second-largest upfront cash recovery from a company accused of backdating stock options, a plaintiff's lawyer said. | 190 |
| 4161. | Detroit Case Revives Privacy Debate Over Full-Body Scanning: Technology exists to reveal objects hidden under clothes at airport checkpoints, but privacy advocates say it is too intrusive. | 188 |
| 4162. | F.D.A. to Seek New Standards on Human Test Data: The Food and Drug Administration will seek tougher standards for data from tests by medical device makers. | 155 |
| 4163. | Terror Inquiry Looks at Suspect's Time in Britain: A look at Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab's years in London points out a difficulty in preventing terrorist attacks: no one can point to a trigger moment. | 199 |
| 4164. | Florida Republican May File Suit Over Health Bill: Florida's attorney general questioned the constitutionality of the bill and called on states to study whether to sue to kill a requirement that individuals buy health insurance or pay a fine. | 242 |
| 4165. | In Heart of Iraq, a Plan to Revive the Pulse of a Central Artery: A $5 billion plan to rebuild the capital's economic and cultural main street is the most ambitious vision put forward of a new Iraq, a testimony to the decline in violence of the last two years. | 260 |
| 4166. | When Foreclosure Looms, a Day in Court Becomes Many: New Yorkers in danger of losing their homes dutifully meet lawyers sent to make their loans more manageable. But they soon learn that lenders have little incentive to go along. | 229 |
| 4167. | Obama Curbs Secrecy of Classified Documents: As part of a sweeping overhaul, the president declared that "no information may remain classified indefinitely." | 157 |
| 4168. | Shoplifters? Studies Say Keep an Eye on Workers: Employee fraud involving gift cards appears to be growing as retailers struggle to contain overall theft. | 154 |
| 4169. | Books: Dissertations on His Dudeness: As a new generation of "The Big Lebowski" fans emerges, Dude Studies may linger for a while. | 130 |
| 4170. | China, Willing to Spend, Wins a Trove of Afghan Copper: A Chinese company is undertaking the largest foreign investment project in war-torn Afghanistan, extracting copper from one of the richest untapped deposits on earth. | 222 |
| 4171. | Denver Ski Train's Run Is Ended by Legal Dispute: The new owners of a 69-year-old train service that shuttled skiers from Denver to the Winter Park ski area say a dispute with Amtrak has probably led to the end of the line. | 223 |
| 4172. | S.F. Throws a Party and Hopes the Sea Lions Show: The hundreds of sea lions that used to plop themselves on San Francisco's Pier 39 have left the docks. No one knows why, but pier officials and legions of tourists hope they come back. | 234 |
| 4173. | Detroit Case Revives Privacy Debate Over Full-Body Scanning: The technology exists to reveal objects hidden under clothes at airport checkpoints, but privacy advocates say it is too intrusive. | 192 |
| 4174. | Economic Scene: Health Cuts With Little Effect on Care: In Richmond, Va., where hospital beds are fewer, health care looks like the rest of the country's, but cheaper. | 167 |
| 4175. | With Ads, Music Downloads Sing a New Tune: FreeAllMusic.com will let users download songs, and copy and share them, at no cost In return for watching an ad. | 156 |
| 4176. | Hacker Pleads Guilty in Retail Theft Case: The hacker, Albert Gonzalez, has also previously pleaded guilty to computer break-ins at retail stores. | 146 |
| 4177. | Have You Zeen What H.P. Is Up To?: New trademark applications from Hewlett-Packard show the company eyeing some new brands for computing devices. | 145 |
| 4178. | Sampler: Sea Lions, Tortoises and Army Wives All A-Movin': It may be a slow week, but today is all about motion: The Pier 39 sea lions have mostly left, desert tortoises will be moved to make way for a solar plant, BART details plans to transport revelers on New Year's Eve and a burlesque dancer teaches Army wives some special moves. | 335 |
| 4179. | Audiences Laughed to Forget Troubles: This year delivered some clear lessons for Hollywood. Perhaps the biggest: relatable, nonthinking comedies are the perfect balm for the recession. | 184 |
| 4180. | Obama Cites 'Systemic Failure' in U.S. Security: President Obama moved to deal with growing questions about security lapses that may have contributed to a terrorist incident aboard a Detroit-bound plane. | 203 |
| 4181. | State Senators Criticize Hiram Monserrate: A report's harsh findings suggested that a committee was laying the groundwork for a stiff punishment for Hiram Monserrate, who was convicted of misdemeanor assault. | 208 |
| 4182. | An American Household Name in Venezuela: Buddy Bailey, manager of a Venezuelan baseball team, has become a rarity: an American attaining success and admiration in the land of Hugo Ch0vez. | 187 |
| 4183. | Web Campaign Fails to Prevent Execution in China: A British human rights group tried to save a man with a history of mental illness by posting online his rambling e-mail messages to world leaders, along with a pop song he thought could be the start of a music career. | 267 |
| 4184. | F.D.A. to Seek New Standards on Human Test Data: The Food and Drug Administration will seek tougher standards for data from tests by medical device makers. | 155 |
| 4185. | Mets and Bay Agree on a Contract: The Mets have reached a contract agreement with Jason Bay, who would give the team a power-hitting left fielder who may find Citi Field's large dimensions a little daunting. | 207 |
| 4186. | Obama Faults 'Systemic Failure' in U.S. Security: President Obama moves to deal with growing questions about security lapses that may have contributed to a terrorist incident aboard a Detroit-bound plane. | 204 |
| 4187. | A Bitter Holiday for Pedicabs: The economic crisis, a series of wet weekends and new regulations have created a perfect storm of misery in New York's pedicab industry, which depends on the holidays to get through the slow winter months. | 236 |
| 4188. | Ordinary Ratings for Diane Sawyer's Evening Start: On Diane Sawyer's first week as an evening news anchor, her "World News" on ABC remained firmly in second place among the broadcast networks, roughly 800,000 viewers behind the "NBC Nightly News," according to The Nielsen Company. | 281 |
| 4189. | Putin Sounds Warning on Arms Talks: Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin said on Tuesday that the main obstacle to replacing START is Washington's plan to build a missile defense system. | 182 |
| 4190. | Emerging Markets Keep Soaring Past Their Doubters: Staggering gains this decade in Brazil, Russia, China, India and other developing nations have left even some bulls wondering if the good times can last. | 204 |
| 4191. | Israeli Court Rules Against Segregated Road: A highway running through the West Bank can no longer be closed to most Palestinian traffic, the court ruled. | 154 |
| 4192. | Is Google's Nexus One Phone Landing Next Week?: Google invites reporters to an Android event next week, raising expectations that it will unveil the Nexus One phone. | 165 |
| 4193. | Realistic Resolutions From Dr. Oz: Dr. Mehmet Oz shares his ideas for simple and practical New Year's resolutions you can keep. | 127 |
| 4194. | Is Google's Nexus One Phone Landing Next Week?: Google invites reporters to an Android event next week, raising expectations that it will unveil the Nexus One phone. | 165 |
| 4195. | Amazon Shares Up After Kindle Boosts E - Book Sales: The company said its customers bought more e-books than physical books for the first time ever on Christmas Day. | 165 |
| 4196. | New Rules for Flying With Children: New air travel restrictions are taking a toll on parents with small children. Any thoughts on how to keep youngsters calm and entertained under the circumstances? | 198 |
| 4197. | Taking Questions on Roth I.R.A. Conversions: Ed Slott, I.R.A. expert, is taking questions about converting to a Roth I.R.A. | 123 |
| 4198. | David Levine, Astringent Illustrator, Dies at 83: Mr. Levine's caricatures became the visual trademark of The New York Review of Books for nearly 50 years. | 155 |
| 4199. | With Vanishing Night Buses, a Need to Reshape the Journey Home: Cutbacks in late-night bus service could change the rhythms of nocturnal New York, when buses and subways are already scarce and routines forged over many years can be tough to shed. | 246 |
| 4200. | A Localized Breakdown of Joblessness in New York: Unemployment for all of New York City is just above 10 percent, but looking closely, certain neighborhoods have fared much better -- or much worse. | 197 |
| 4201. | Questions for John Yoo: Power of Attorney: The former Justice Department lawyer talks about Bush, Lincoln and the so-called torture memos. | 138 |
| 4202. | Test Scores, College and What Really Matters: A high school junior reflects on her college ambitions and a lesson from history. | 127 |
| 4203. | What Play Changed Your Life?: Was there a production you walked out of a different person? Share your memories -- the actors, the emotions, the aftermath -- of that experience. | 176 |
| 4204. | David Levine, Illustrator, Is Dead at 83: The artist known for his caricatures of politicians in The New York Review of Books, has died. | 136 |
| 4205. | 2000-2009: A Decade in Spoilers: As the year comes to a close, we're declaring an amnesty on spoilers. What have been the most memorable twist endings and plot points of the decade -- striking, silly, stupid or otherwise? | 221 |
| 4206. | Slight Rise in Home Prices Masks Signs of Weakness: The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller index increased 0.4 percent in October, but there were disquieting signs of deterioration beneath the apparent good news. | 208 |
| 4207. | China Finds $35 Billion in Fraud by Officials: The report on misused or embezzled government funds showed how widespread corruption has become. | 143 |
| 4208. | On the White House: A Phrase Sets Off Sniping After a Crisis: The homeland security secretary, trying to offer reassurance after a thwarted bombing, set off a furor that revealed today's polarized security politics. | 215 |
| 4209. | Vintages in Paris (Cars, Not Wine): The Vincennes en Anciennes Association, a group of car enthusiasts, is behind one of the biggest gatherings of vintage and classic vehicles, the Traversee de Paris, on Sunday, Jan. 10, when over 500 cars, motorcycles and buses will be paraded through the streets of Paris. | 308 |
| 4210. | In Defense of Holiday Gift-Giving: An argument that when it comes to holiday gift-giving, perhaps the easy way to deadweight loss is to ensure easy exchanges. | 159 |
| 4211. | Iran Lashes Out at West Over Protests: Accusing Western countries of supporting protesters, the Iranian government summoned the British ambassador. | 147 |
| 4212. | China Executes Briton Despite Appeals for Mercy: China has executed a British man convicted of drug smuggling after rejecting appeals from relatives who said he was mentally unstable. | 183 |
| 4213. | New and Creative Leniency for Overdue Library Books: From negotiable fees to food drives, libraries institute new forms of payment. | 131 |
| 4214. | Leaving the Trailer: In Katrina's Aftermath, Still a Struggle to Help: From the ranks of the region's poorest who have succeeded, social workers learned that sustained attention was key. | 186 |
| 4215. | Trying to Sway America's Cuba Policy With Song: A movement by artists, scholars and businessmen is trying to change United States policy toward Cuba from the bottom up. | 168 |
| 4216. | Showcase: Cultural Kaleidoscope: Luminous yet ephemeral, the performances and exhibitions of 2009 may already be fading in memory. So Lens presents one more retrospective gallery. | 179 |
| 4217. | At State Level, Health Lobby Fights Change: Insurance companies and other health care interests have been positioning themselves in statehouses around the country to influence the outcome of the proposed overhaul. | 213 |
| 4218. | Ex-Employee Says Seagate Violated Law: In a court filing, a former employee, Paul A. Galloway, said that Seagate had appropriated hard-drive technology from Convolve for its own products. | 187 |
| 4219. | TMZ Admits It Was Duped by a Photo: The celebrity news site published an image that it said showed John F. Kennedy on a boat with naked women. | 142 |
| 4220. | North Korea Detains American: It was not possible to determine whether the person arrested by North Korea was Robert Park, an American missionary who entered the country on Friday. | 180 |
| 4221. | Safety Gaps Revealed, a New Surge in Security: The Department of Homeland Security is struggling to strengthen an aviation security system it has spent $40 billion rebuilding since 2001. | 186 |
| 4222. | Judge Censured Over Bid for Pay Raise: The Legislature has tried and failed in recent years to adjust judicial pay, and that inspired an unusual proposal to get lawmakers to act. | 178 |
| 4223. | Ex-Employee Says Seagate Violated Law: In a court filing, a former employee, Paul A. Galloway, said that Seagate had appropriated hard-drive technology from Convolve for its own products. | 187 |
| 4224. | To Keep Home Fires Burning, Grab That Boa: With Operation Bombshell, Army wives learn basics of burlesque to welcome their husbands returning from war. | 151 |
| 4225. | Top 10 Travel Stories of 2009: Chic hostels in London, the wilderness of southern Utah and luxurious beaches in Costa Rica 0 these are just a few of the year's most viewed stories. | 180 |
| 4226. | Forty Years' War: Old Ideas Spur New Approaches in Cancer Fight: In a shift in thinking about why cancer occurs and how to stop it, researchers are looking to a cancer's surroundings. | 183 |
| 4227. | N. Korea Says American Is Detained: North Korea says it has detained an American man who illegally entered the country last week. | 129 |
| 4228. | Math, Tech and the Women Who Don't Love Them: Sally K. Ride, a former astronaut, has long pushed to close the persistent gender gap in math, science and engineering education as part of the private sector. Now she is an emissary for a federal program that seeks to address the problem. | 285 |
| 4229. | A Stunt Cyclist's Tour de Fence: Danny MacAskill of Scotland became an inspiration to young cyclists through a video of hair-raising tricks. | 140 |
| 4230. | Shinnecock Indians See Prosperity Ahead: After years of struggling to survive, a Long Island tribe is looking forward to the capital a casino would bring. | 154 |
| 4231. | What Would a 10-Inch Apple 'iSlate' Look Like?: If Apple's tablet does in fact have a 10-inch screen, it will need to be light and thin to make for manageable reading on public transport. | 187 |
| 4232. | Creative Solutions to iPhone Service Woes: Some people stand by a window to get decent service for their iPhones. Others rearrange the furniture. | 145 |
| 4233. | Material World: Down on the Farm, an Endless Cycle of Waste: The proper handling of manure is among the most important tasks faced by a dairy operator and other farmers with large numbers of livestock. | 201 |
| 4234. | Fast Trains Lead Amtrak List of Needs: With a new financing plan passed in 2008, officials of the money-losing railroad can begin to make major improvements. | 157 |
| 4235. | Revival of 'Ragtime' to Close Sunday: The Broadway musical about social upheavals in early-20th-century America will close after 28 previews and 57 regular performances. | 169 |
| 4236. | Amman Journal: Wrapped in a Pita, a Taste Jordanians Can't Resist: Crowds press against the gate at Reem, a takeout place with a reputation for the best beef and lamb shawarma sandwiches in the Middle East. | 206 |
| 4237. | What's Missing in Airport Security?: Can safety rules be tightened without clogging up air travel? | 98 |
| 4238. | Creative Solutions to iPhone Service Woes: Some people stand by a window to get decent service for their iPhones. Others rearrange the furniture. | 145 |
| 4239. | Son of Obama's Friend Injured in Hawaii: President Obama was rushed away unexpectedly from a Hawaii golf course on Monday because the son of one of his friends was hurt and needed stitches. | 189 |
| 4240. | Broadcasters Battling for Fees From Cable Operators: Fox is pushing Time Warner Cable to pay about $1 for each subscriber, as broadcasters seek new revenue streams to offset advertising declines. | 195 |
| 4241. | Attack Puts Afghan Leader and NATO at Odds: President Hamid Karzai and senior NATO officials are at odds over whether civilians or Taliban insurgents were killed in a Sunday operation by Afghan and U.S. forces. | 210 |
| 4242. | Pictures of the Day: Monday, Dec. 28: The annual Ashura observance by Shiite Muslims of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein was marred by violence and tense encounters. | 162 |
| 4243. | Broadcasters Battling for Cable Fees: Fox is pushing Time Warner Cable to pay about $1 for each subscriber, as broadcasters seek new revenue streams to offset advertising declines. | 180 |
| 4244. | By Degrees: Turning Emissions Disclosure Into Business Virtue: A nonprofit tracks emissions and persuades some companies to change policies before governments step in. | 167 |
| 4245. | On the Road: The Transformation of Buffalo's Lower West Side: A visit to the Lower West Side of Buffalo, a neighborhood that has changed considerably because of immigration. | 173 |
| 4246. | Tyra Banks Says She's Ending Her Talk Show: Ms. Banks said that the current season of "The Tyra Banks Show" would be its last. | 126 |
| 4247. | Code That Protects Most Cellphone Calls Is Divulged: A German computer engineer said that he had published the secret code used to encrypt most of the world's digital mobile phone calls, in what he called an attempt to expose security weaknesses. | 246 |
| 4248. | Ask a New York Talent Buyer: Taking Questions: This week, Jack "Skippy" McFadden, a talent buyer at Union Hall and the Bell House in Brooklyn, will be responding to readers. | 173 |
| 4249. | Code That Protects Most Cellphone Calls Is Divulged: A German computer engineer said that he had published the secret code used to encrypt most of the world's digital mobile phone calls, in what he called an attempt to expose security weaknesses. | 246 |
| 4250. | How to Negotiate with Your Health Club: If you're ever going to try to negotiate a lower gym rate, now's the time. Here's how to do it. | 135 |
| 4251. | A Soft Start but Wall Street Moves Higher: An improvement in holiday sales for U.S. retailers and signs of growth in Asia kept stocks moving ahead, with the major indexes holding onto their highs for the year. | 209 |
| 4252. | Are DVDs Ruining Your Memories of Classic Television Shows?: Neil Genzlinger writes that "those wretched round devils have destroyed a small boy's sense of wonder," opening his eyes to many brave acts and magical occurrences that were merely camera tricks and special effects. | 276 |
| 4253. | New York on Track for Fewest Murders on Record: Despite a bad economy, the city is set to have the fewest number of homicides in a 12-month period since 1962. | 158 |
| 4254. | Assisted Living: Back to the Future: More than one million seniors live in smaller, homier assisted living facilities, an option frequently overlooked. | 151 |
| 4255. | Parents of Terror Suspect Offer Cooperation: The parents of the suspect in the Christmas Day airliner bombing attempt issued a statement on Monday. | 147 |
| 4256. | Karzai Says Civilians Killed in Battle: Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Monday said 10 civilians, including eight students, had been killed in fighting involving international forces. | 184 |
| 4257. | For One Student, the Cost of College Forces a Painful Decision: A student tells of her disappointment at not being able to attend her chosen college. | 149 |
| 4258. | Israel Plans More Homes in East Jerusalem: Palestinian leaders said the move to build new housing was evidence that Israel was undermining peace efforts. | 153 |
| 4259. | Security System Failed, Napolitano Acknowledges: The homeland security secretary on Monday backtracked from a widely criticized assertion about the thwarted Christmas Day bombing. | 179 |
| 4260. | Showcase: On the Beach: Wayne Lawrence tries to bring his subjects' hidden spirits to the surface. They stare through the camera, Candice Chan writes, with a story just behind their lips. | 187 |
| 4261. | What You Got for Christmas: How much are the holiday gifts you received worth to you, compared to the amount a friend or family member paid for it? an economist asks. | 166 |
| 4262. | For Airline Passengers, Searches and Restroom Monitors: Passengers at airports around the world encountered extra security, with international travelers undergoing new bag inspections, body searches and questioning. | 215 |
| 4263. | Monday Puzzle: Backdating: Something numerically rare and special is going to happen on the second day of the New Year. | 119 |
| 4264. | Holiday Brings More Attacks on Shiites in Pakistan: A suicide bomber hit a parade of worshipers on Monday in Karachi, killing at least 20 people, news reports said. | 164 |
| 4265. | Britain Rejected Visa Renewal for Terror Suspect: Britain rejected a bid for a renewed student visa from the Nigerian man accused in the failed Detroit airliner bombing plot. | 174 |
| 4266. | Aides to Iran's Opposition Leaders Said to Be Arrested: Top aides to Mir Hussein Moussavi were among a number of opposition figures arrested, Iranian Web sites reported, a day after chaotic street battles. | 205 |
| 4267. | Thailand Evicts 4,000 Hmong to Laos: The asylum seekers had been staying a holding center and were sent back despite protests from the United Nations and rights groups. | 168 |
| 4268. | For New Yorkers, Trouble Buying an iPhone on AT&T's Site: It appears that the iPhone is no longer available for purchase on AT&T's Web site for customers with ZIP codes in New York City, Westchester County and the New Jersey suburbs. | 233 |
| 4269. | A High-Tech Movie Battle: Which 3-D Glasses Are Best?: Glasses for 3-D viewing come in throwaway versions as well as in models costing $50 a pair. Can one become the standard? | 175 |
| 4270. | Health Bill Benefits for the Impatient: Some immediate benefits from the health care legislation advancing on Capitol Hill will ease the minds of parents who may have hit up against limitations of their existing health insurance. | 229 |
| 4271. | A Tentative Sparkle Enlivens Holiday Shopping: This season, retailers controlled inventories and expenses, leading to fewer discounts and better profit margins. | 160 |
| 4272. | Adding Fees and Fences on Media Sites: Ads alone are proving inadequate, and in the next several weeks, some publications are expected to take the plunge by erecting pay walls. | 176 |
| 4273. | A High-Tech Movie Battle: Which 3-D Glasses Are Best?: Glasses for 3-D viewing come in throwaway versions as well as in models costing $50 a pair. Can one become the standard? | 175 |
| 4274. | In Las Vegas, Sports Books in a Pocket: Devices the size of a smartphone let gamblers wager wirelessly in Nevada casinos, and even make real-time bets as games are played. | 171 |
| 4275. | After Hollywood, a Taste for Feuds and Affairs in Sports: Ad revenue fell this year at TMZ, but that isn't stopping Warner Brothers from investing in a new venture: TMZ Sports. | 176 |
| 4276. | Cellphone Companies Rush to Sue One Another: The mobile industry, since its inception, has been a legal battleground. According to most recent financial reports, nearly all cellphone makers are suing or being sued. | 214 |
| 4277. | In Harlem, Reflections on the Life of Percy Sutton: As news of Percy E. Sutton's death spread on Sunday, the sadness and fond recollections spanned generations and city blocks. | 176 |
| 4278. | The Recession Begins Flooding Into Courtroom: New York State's courts will end the year with their biggest caseload in history, and the trend is expected to extend nationally as economic stresses take their toll. | 212 |
| 4279. | The Decade in Sports: Bolt Needed Little Time to Revitalize Track: The world had not seen a sprinter like Usain Bolt, who dominated at the Beijing Olympics and became the hope of a sport despoiled by doping scandals. | 216 |
| 4280. | Gay Candidates Get Support That Causes May Not: Openly gay candidates are winning elections in increasing numbers, even in states that passed bans on same-sex marriage. | 168 |
| 4281. | Marseille Journal: French Mosque's Symbolism Varies With Beholder: The planned Grand Mosque of Marseille represents Muslim assimilation in France, but is also a symbol of new anxiety among non-Muslim Europeans. | 210 |
| 4282. | Women at Arms: Another Peril in War Zones: Sexual Abuse by Fellow G.I.'s: The integration of men and women in the military in Iraq and Afghanistan has forced to the surface issues of sexual harassment and assault that commanders rarely confronted before. | 254 |
| 4283. | Jets 29, Colts 15: A Perfect Season Ends, and Postseason Is Clouded: The Jets, who would have been eliminated with a loss, can now earn a wild-card spot if they beat the Cincinnati Bengals next week. | 199 |
| 4284. | In Las Vegas, Sports Books in a Pocket: Devices the size of a smartphone let gamblers wager wirelessly in Nevada casinos, and even make real-time bets as games are played. | 171 |
| 4285. | Explosive on Flight 253 Is Among Most Powerful: Had Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab been able to set off the explosive, it might have blown a hole in the side of the airplane and caused it to crash, experts believe. | 209 |
| 4286. | U.S. Quietly Takes Terror War to Yemen, a Qaeda Stronghold: American officials said Yemen could become Al Qaeda's next operational and training hub, rivaling the lawless tribal areas of Pakistan. | 195 |
| 4287. | Why Studios Keep Cranking Out TV Remakes, Despite the Flops: Reprises like "The Fugitive," "Bionic Woman" and "Melrose Place" have fared poorly, and yet next fall will bring "The Rockford Files," "Charlie's Angels" and "Hawaii Five-O." | 235 |
| 4288. | The Week in Culture Pictures, Dec. 25: A slide show of photographs of cultural events from this week. | 101 |
| 4289. | Polls Close in Uzbekistan Elections: Voters went to the polls in Uzbekistan on Sunday for a parliamentary election its president has trumpeted as a test for democracy. | 167 |
| 4290. | Multiple Attacks Buffet Pakistan: A handful of deadly attacks ravaged parts of Pakistan this weekend and highlighted the multiple security challenges confronting the embattled Islamabad government. | 197 |
| 4291. | Thailand Prepares to Send 4,000 Hmong to Laos: The Thai military is preparing to forcibly return 4,000 Hmong asylum seekers to Laos in a lingering echo of the Vietnam War, observers said. | 187 |
| 4292. | Updates on Protests and Clashes in Iran: To supplement reporting by our colleagues Robert Worth and Nazila Fathi on protests and clashes in Iran on Sunday, The Lede is following news of the events published online. | 214 |
| 4293. | Live Analysis: Colts 15, Jets 10, 3rd Quarter: The Jets suddenly control their own playoff destiny, but they must defeat unbeaten Indianapolis on the road. | 155 |
| 4294. | Hollywood Grosses Shatter Record: "Avatar" surged past "Sherlock Holmes" for top position in a film lineup that took in a record $278 million at the domestic box office. | 169 |
| 4295. | 'Avatar' Leads Christmas Weekend Box Office to Record High: James Cameron's "Avatar" surged past "Sherlock Holmes" for top position in a film lineup that took in $278 million at the domestic box office. | 203 |
| 4296. | Florida's Meyer Will Take Leave, Not Resign: Florida Coach Urban Meyer told his team he would not step down but would take an indefinite leave of absence. | 154 |
| 4297. | China's Take on How It Saved Climate Talks: China's official account of the Copenhagen climate talks describes its leader's acumen and President Obama's awkwardness. | 165 |
| 4298. | Napolitano Says No Evidence of Wider Terrorist Plot: Janet Napolitano, the Homeland Security secretary, said that there was so far no evidence of a wider terrorist plot in what authorities called an attempt to blow up a plane. | 226 |
| 4299. | Holiday in Iraq Is Largely Peaceful: A bomb killed four people in northern Iraq, but a massive deployment of security forces kept the culmination of the Shiite observance of Ashura largely peaceful. | 198 |
| 4300. | Bomber Kills 5 at Event in Pakistan: A suicide bomber detonated explosives outside a large gathering of Shiite Muslims in the capital of Kashmir on Sunday, killing five people and wounding 80, police said. | 205 |
| 4301. | For Homeless Families, Christmas at the Temple: Homeless families in the Bay Area are being shuffled from one house of worship to another. | 138 |
| 4302. | Iran Militia Halts Former President's Speech: In Tehran, members of a pro-government militia broke into a mosque where former President Mohammad Khatami, a reformist leader, was speaking, forcing him to break off before concluding his remarks. Video appearing to show the incident was posted on YouTube. | 303 |
| 4303. | New Restrictions Quickly Added for Air Passengers: Tighter security and new in-flight restrictions imposed in the wake of Friday's attempted attack could complicate air travel. | 176 |
| 4304. | Who's Next at Florida?: The biggest question heading into this latest and most stunning Florida search for a head coach is whether Oklahoma's Bob Stoops will be Athletic Director Jeremy Foley's first target. | 207 |
| 4305. | Officials Point to Suspect's Claim of Qaeda Ties in Yemen: The Nigerian man charged in a failed attack on a jet told investigators that he had obtained the explosives from an expert in Yemen linked to Al Qaeda. The suspect's father had warned the U.S. about his son. | 266 |
| 4306. | At Least 4 Dead as Iranians Fight Police in Streets: The police opened fire on protesters, killing at least four people, including a nephew of the opposition leader, as demonstrators flooded the streets, according to witnesses and opposition Web sites. | 252 |
| 4307. | White House Memo: Taking Work Home (Even When Home Means Hawaii): An attempted terrorist attack aboard an airliner is a reminder that a president can never completely check out of the day job, particularly in the post-Sept.-11 era. | 231 |
| 4308. | Witnesses Report Fierce Clashes at Iran Protest: Opposition Web sites and witnesses said security forces have fired on anti-government protesters in Tehran. | 156 |
| 4309. | Percy Sutton, Eminent Black Politician, Dies at 89: Mr. Sutton displayed fierce intelligence and exquisite polish in becoming one of the nation's most prominent black political and business leaders. | 198 |
| 4310. | Percy Sutton, Civil Rights Attorney, Dies at 89: NEW YORK (AP) -- Percy Sutton, the pioneering civil rights attorney who represented Malcolm X before launching successful careers as a political power broker and media mogul, died Saturday at age 89. | 248 |
| 4311. | Meyer Says He's Quitting as Coach of Florida: Urban Meyer, one of the most successful coaches in college football, said he would retire after the Sugar Bowl. | 157 |
| 4312. | Operations Manager? Check!: After some 15 calls, three preliminary interviews and three follow-up meetings, we decided on a candidate whose experience, energy and personality are a great fit. | 191 |
| 4313. | Florida's Meyer to Step Down: Urban Meyer has announced that the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 will be his last game as the Gators' coach. | 129 |
| 4314. | Months to Live: Hard Choice for a Comfortable Death: Sedation: Inducing sleep with drugs near the end of life is a widely- used treatment even as it vexes families and doctors. | 176 |
| 4315. | Suspect's Father Told U.S. of Son's Extremism: The father of a man charged by the U.S. with igniting an incendiary device aboard a jetliner warned U.S. embassy officials in Nigeria of his son's increasingly extremist views, but was not specific enough to raise alarms. | 268 |
| 4316. | U.S. Puts Number on Education Grant Applications: The Department of Education, preparing to give hundreds of millions of dollars in grants, estimated how long it should take each state to prepare its proposal: 681 hours. | 220 |
| 4317. | Brazil Aims to Prevent Land Grabs in Amazon: In a huge stretch of the Amazon, the state has been virtually nonexistent, giving way to a brazen culture of illegal land seizures, often at the tip of a gun barrel. | 210 |
| 4318. | States With Expanded Health Coverage Fight Bill: States that have already broadened health care coverage say that the Senate overhaul bill unfairly penalizes them. | 163 |
| 4319. | Melrose Journal: Where Golden Treasure Came in Bottles and Cans: A construction project in the Bronx has unearthed caverns where an old local brewery, Ebling, aged its beer. | 173 |
| 4320. | His Specialty? Old New York, in Vivid Dutch: Charles T. Gehring has spent 35 years translating 17th-century records that provide renewed appreciation for New Netherland, the colony that sowed the seeds for New York's ascendance. | 228 |
| 4321. | Restrictions Rise After Terrorism Attempt: Authorities imposed tighter airport security and ordered new in-flight restrictions as investigators tried to learn more about the Nigerian student accused of igniting an incendiary device aboard a jet as it landed in Detroit. | 269 |
| 4322. | Elite U.S. Force Expanding Hunt in Afghanistan: Secretive branches of the military's Special Operations forces have increased counterterrorism missions against some of the most lethal groups in Afghanistan. | 206 |
| 4323. | Fitchburg Journal: Recession Hovers as Winter Halts Construction Work: The stimulus helped stave off hardship in places like Fitchburg, Mass., until now. But as the snow sends construction into hibernation, workers are unsure of how to make it to spring. | 254 |
| 4324. | Indonesian Project Shows Obstacles After Tsunami: A road in Indonesia is a testament to the extraordinary reconstruction effort 0 and immense obstacles 0 in hard-hit Aceh Province in Indonesia since disaster struck. | 215 |
| 4325. | Israeli Military Kills 6 Palestinians: The Israeli military killed six Palestinians, three whom it accused of killing a Jewish settler and three in Gaza who it said were planning an attack. It was the deadliest day in the conflict in nearly a year. | 248 |
| 4326. | Clash Is Reported in Iran at Protest: A reformist Web site said that Iranian riot police officers had fired tear gas and warning shots and attacked a building housing a news agency. | 181 |
| 4327. | Governments React After Terror Attempt on Airplane: Tighter security was imposed at airports as investigators tried to learn more about the Nigerian student accused of igniting an incendiary device aboard a jet as it landed in Detroit. | 235 |
| 4328. | Clashes With Police Reported in Iran: TEHRAN (Reuters) - A reformist website said Iranian riot police fired tear gas to disperse opposition supporters who used a religious mourning ceremony on Saturday to try to revive anti-government protests in the Islamic Republic. | 268 |
| 4329. | The Year in Style: Bloggers Crash Fashion's Front Row: Bloggers have ascended from the nosebleed seats at fashion shows to the front rows with such alacrity that the long-held social code among editors has practically been obliterated. | 235 |
| 4330. | For First Time, Minority Vote Was a Majority: Black, Hispanic and Asian residents made up a majority of voters in last month's mayoral election in New York. | 156 |
| 4331. | Israel Kills Six in West Bank: GAZA (Reuters) - Israel killed six Palestinians on Saturday -- three in the Gaza Strip and three in the occupied West Bank -- in one of the worst days of violence in months, Israeli military sources and Palestinian medics said. | 258 |
| 4332. | Bumpy Journey to Rebuild Aceh After Tsunami: Five year on, an American highway project in the Indonesian province reveals the myriad problems, as well as achievements, of the reconstruction effort. | 197 |
| 4333. | Snowboarding Veteran Is Still the One to Beat: Kelly Clark, who is seeking her second gold in Vancouver, manages to sail mostly below the pop-culture radar. | 156 |
| 4334. | Direct Selling Flourishes in China: Companies like Mary Kay Cosmetics and Amway have created hundreds of thousands of jobs in China, mainly among women. But direct selling has its skeptics. | 189 |
| 4335. | Vic Chesnutt, Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 45: Mr. Chesnutt, a quadriplegic who had a cracked, small voice, sang with disarming candor about a struggle for peace in a life filled with pain. | 191 |
| 4336. | Why Is This Christmas Different From All Others?: For people who convert to Judaism, Christmas is a day of balancing what was once theirs but now represents, in some ways, the essence of what they are giving up. | 211 |
| 4337. | Catholic Group Supports Senate on Abortion Aid: The nation's Catholic hospitals have apparently split with bishops on an abortion-financing compromise in the health overhaul, offering cover for some Democrats. | 209 |
| 4338. | At Tiny Rates, Saving Money Costs Investors: Extremely low interest rates on savings accounts have been hard on the elderly and others on fixed incomes. | 152 |
| 4339. | In Attacks in Italy, Who's Inspiring Whom?: On the surface, the attacks on the Italian prime minister and the pope may not have much in common but the psychological troubles attributed to the perpetrators. | 205 |
| 4340. | Soon You Can Hail an Artist as You Hail a Cab: For the month of January, roughly 500 cabs will display artworks by Shirin Neshat, Alex Katz and Yoko Ono. | 153 |
| 4341. | Earth-Friendly Elements, Mined Destructively: Some renewable energy technologies rely on a group of elements called rare earths, but they mainly come from environmentally damaging mines in China. | 195 |
| 4342. | Recession? Teenagers Get It, and Are Cutting Back: Students understand the economic downturn, and data shows that they are cutting corners when they shop. | 154 |
| 4343. | Vic Chesnutt, Singer, Dies: Vic Chesnutt, an acclaimed singer-songwriter whose music dealt with mortality and black humor, died on Friday in a hospital in Athens, Ga. Mr. Chesnutt, 45, was in a coma after taking an overdose of muscle relaxants, his family said. | 261 |
| 4344. | Passenger Sets Off Firecrackers on Flight to Detroit: A passenger aboard a plane at Detroit Metropolitan Airport set off firecrackers Friday, causing a commotion and some minor injuries, a Delta official said. | 209 |
| 4345. | Passenger Sets Off Firecrackers on Flight to Detroit: A passenger aboard a plane at Detroit Metropolitan Airport set off firecrackers Friday, causing a commotion and some minor injuries, a Delta official said. | 209 |
| 4346. | Christmas Blizzard Spreads Across Midwest: Snow and freezing rain spread across the northern plains, as a stubborn days-long storm wrapped the upper Midwest in a dangerous wintry mix on Christmas Day. | 200 |
| 4347. | Big City: A Warm, Safe Holiday for Homeless Youth: The Overnight shelter in Harlem is a coveted spot for homeless youth, where they can sleep in beds that are warm, clean and safe. | 180 |
| 4348. | Top 10 Gifts for Politics Geeks: 2009 Edition: Relive the year in politics, from tea parties to party crashers, through stuff. | 126 |
| 4349. | Wealth Matters: Thinking Hard About Retirement and Death: Well-to-do investors have two big decisions for 2010: Whether or not to change their tax-free retirement accounts and how to handle uncertainty over the estate tax. | 222 |
| 4350. | Political Memo: Dean's Health Care Spat With Obama Shows Party Divisions: Howard Dean's sharp words over the health care compromise illustrate the roots of the Democrats' ideological breach. | 190 |
| 4351. | War Without Borders: Along U.S.-Mexico Border, a Torrent of Illicit Cash: As the U.S. has clamped down on sophisticated money-laundering schemes, money from illicit drugs is being smuggled the old-fashioned way. | 211 |
| 4352. | Heat 93, Knicks 87: Knicks' Streak Snapped by Heat, Led by Wade: Dwyane Wade had 30 points and nine rebounds, snapping the Knicks' three-game winning streak with a victory Friday. | 179 |
| 4353. | Taliban Sends Out Video of G.I. Caught in Afghanistan: It was the second video of Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl to surface since he was seized in southern Afghanistan about six months ago. | 177 |
| 4354. | Russia's Aspirations in Mideast Are Unrealized: Russia planned to sponsor a peace conference, but the proposal has never gotten off the ground. | 143 |
| 4355. | The Where of a Coming Terror Trial Is a Case in Itself: Some lawyers believe a judge might consent to move the trial of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed from Manhattan, but such an outcome is not guaranteed. | 197 |
| 4356. | Complaint Box | And Another Thing...: Readers found plenty to complain about this year - some were annoyed by gargantuan umbrellas and slippery sidewalks, others by parking spaces and unwanted photographs. | 205 |
| 4357. | Sports: It's Minor League, but It's Still Basketball: After devoting 29 years to coaching DePaul University basketball, Joey Meyer is in a new world as he guides the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the N.B.A. Development League. | 219 |
| 4358. | Your Money: Doing Good by Paying Forward: Microfinancing is becoming a popular way of donating to nonprofits by giving or lending money through an online marketplace of sorts. | 175 |
| 4359. | A Record Budget Stirs Debt Worries in Japan: The scale of new spending could renew investor jitters about the government's burgeoning debt. | 139 |
| 4360. | Rocking and Dancing From Night Into Day: To aid your New Year's Eve revelry, the pop and jazz critics of The New York Times have chosen some of the most promising shows. | 169 |
| 4361. | Favorite Holiday Moments: 'White Christmas': Since we're in front of our computers -- and, if you're reading this, you are, too -- we thought we'd spend the day sharing some of our favorite holiday-themed moments from popular culture. | 234 |
| 4362. | Comfort Food for Holiday Houseguests: Feeding a house full of guests is less daunting if you make generous, healthful dishes in advance that keep and reheat well. Here are five ideas for soups, stews and casseroles to feed a crowd. | 231 |
| 4363. | Patient Money: New Year's Resolution: Discount Gym Membership: As health clubs ratchet up promotions during their busy season for new memberships, it pays to shop around. | 170 |
| 4364. | Arthur Koestler, Man of Darkness: Michael Scammell's sympathetic biography of Arthur Koestler puts the complex intelligence of the man who wrote "Darkness at Noon" back on display, and explains his ever-shifting preoccupations and allegiances. | 243 |
| 4365. | Sanctuaries in the City: Are there churches in the city that hold special meaning for you? Send us your photographs. | 116 |
| 4366. | Week 16 N.F.L. Matchups: A game-by-game look at the N.F.L. matchups in Week 16, leading off with Steelers vs. Ravens. | 117 |
| 4367. | Stadium Boom Deepens Municipal Woes: Deals behind publicly financed stadiums have backfired as a result of overly optimistic revenue assumptions. | 145 |
| 4368. | Chinese Dissident Gets 11-Year Prison Term: The punishment of Liu Xiaobo, for subversion, sent a message to others who might agitate for political reform. | 154 |
| 4369. | Woman Who Lunged at Pope Tried Same Thing Last Year: Pope Benedict XVI was unhurt by the woman, who has a history of mental problems, the Vatican said. | 151 |
| 4370. | Art: Urban Uplift: Sanctuaries for the Spirit: Churches remain a special category of real estate in New York, set-aside zones dedicated to the proposition that all of us need quiet places to be alone in public. | 210 |
| 4371. | Taliban Claims Video Is of Captured U.S. Soldier: It could not be confirmed immediately that it was Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl, who was captured on June 30th. | 150 |
| 4372. | White Christmas in New York? Definitions Differ: While the dream of a white Christmas may be shared, there is considerable debate over the definition of one. | 157 |
| 4373. | Vietnam Is Refining Its Role on the Global Stage: Creating quality products like handicrafts or specialized clothing has not freed Vietnam from its dependence on the United States market. | 187 |
| 4374. | The Obamas Begin Vacation in Hawaii: After vote on health bill, President Obama trades the snow-piled streets of Washington for the sand and surf of his home state. | 164 |
| 4375. | He Shoots, He Skis, and Europe Takes Notice: Tim Burke, the first American to take first place in the World Cup biathlon standings, gives the U.S. great hopes ahead of the Olympics. | 181 |
| 4376. | Winter Storm Disrupts Holiday Travel: Across the Midwest and Great Plains, fierce winds, heavy snow and icy conditions disrupted travel plans for thousands. | 156 |
| 4377. | NYC: Easier Sung Than Purchased: Partridge, Etc.: Tracking down a pear tree is hard enough in this town, never mind the French hens, lords-a-leaping, and the rest. | 163 |
| 4378. | Leading Chinese Dissident Gets 11-Year Prison Term: A Chinese court has sentenced Liu Xiaobo, a prominent dissident, to 11 years in jail on subversion charges after he called for sweeping political reforms. | 206 |
| 4379. | Where There's Smoke ... There's a Trade-In: As temperatures drop and the Yuletide approaches, efforts to curb pollution from burning wood are clashing with tradition. | 166 |
| 4380. | For Reid, a Hard Climb to the Pinnacle: Thursday's vote on health care was a highlight of Harry Reid's career, which is characterized in no small part by the sheer inscrutability of much of what the Senate majority leader says and does. | 236 |
| 4381. | Is Amazon Working Backwards?: Although Amazon's Jeff Bezos says, "We start with the customer and we work backward," a solid core of customers remain unsatisfied with the Kindle. | 177 |
| 4382. | China Sentences Dissident to 11 Years for Subversion: A Chinese court has sentenced Liu Xiaobo, a prominent dissident, to 11 years in jail on subversion charges after he called for sweeping political reforms. | 208 |
| 4383. | As Health Bill Advances, Few Changes Seen for Millions: For the roughly 160 million people who receive health insurance through an employer, the result of the long, angry health care debate in Washington may be just more of the same. | 233 |
| 4384. | Power Struggle in Iran Clouds View of Nuclear Intentions: The political turmoil has has silenced pragmatic voices in Tehran and made it nearly impossible for anyone to support nuclear cooperation without being accused of capitulating to the West. | 246 |
| 4385. | Iraq's School Run - Scenes From 2009: Heavy armor to deliver soccer balls. | 74 |
| 4386. | Dropping In When Wind Turbines Need Repairs: A growing number of people who enjoy rock climbing are finding work inspecting, cleaning and repairing wind turbines. | 162 |
| 4387. | Pope Unhurt After Being Knocked Down by Woman at Mass: An "unbalanced woman" jumped the barriers in St. Peter's Basilica and knocked down Pope Benedict XVI as walked down the main aisle to begin Christmas Eve Mass, a Vatican spokesman said on Thursday. | 252 |
| 4388. | Netanyahu Asks a Foe to Join His Government: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Tzipi Livni to join his government, saying Israel faced existential choices that need a broad coalition. | 189 |
| 4389. | The Wizard's Clock: This trick is simple, but it's baffling because it violates a basic assumption people make about telephone calls. | 133 |
| 4390. | Pope Knocked Down by Woman at Christmas Mass: A spokesman says a woman jumped the barriers in St. Peter's Basilica and knocked down Pope Benedict XVI as he walked down the main aisle to begin Christmas Eve Mass. | 211 |
| 4391. | New Film Ignites Debate on Ratings Policy: The film "It's Complicated" received an R rating for a scene in which two stars share a joint, kicking up attacks on the M.P.A.A. for being out of touch. | 196 |
| 4392. | Airstrike in Yemen Targets Outspoken Radicals: Islamic radicals in Yemen may be rethinking their media strategy after two men who appeared in separate reports on Al Jazeera this week in support of anti-American violence may have been targeted by an airstrike on Thursday morning. | 279 |
| 4393. | Early Holiday Gift For Googlers: $2.3 Billion: A well-timed employee stock option exchange has delivered a generous windfall to nearly all of Google's 20,000 workers--about $117,000. | 182 |
| 4394. | Resources for Accidental Landlords: Some online resource recommendations for those who suddenly find themselves renting out real estate even though they would rather not. | 170 |
| 4395. | Exhausted and Divided, Senate Casts Holiday Vote: Democrats and their allies rejoiced over their successful Christmas Eve vote, while Republicans sat scowling at their desks. | 174 |
| 4396. | Markets Finish Week at Highs for Year: Stocks finished a holiday-shortened session on a high note after positive reports on unemployment and durable goods orders. | 162 |
| 4397. | The Way We Ate: Fear of Garlic: Until Craig Claiborne waged a tireless campaign of rehabilitation, The New York Times often treated garlic as an emblem for the ethnic and the unfamiliar. | 186 |
| 4398. | No College Degree for One of Every 20 in Congress: The Constitution requires no college degree of the members of the House and the Senate; a news service tallies how many made it there without a diploma. | 203 |
| 4399. | A 166-Year-Old Manuscript Reveals Its Secrets: Readers find countless insights in the additions and deletions that Charles Dickens made as he wrote and rewrote his holiday tale, "A Christmas Carol.'' | 199 |
| 4400. | This Land: A Town That the Depression Built: For the town of Eleanor, which took its name from the First Lady of the New Deal, government action still works. | 157 |
| 4401. | Last-Minute Advice for Holiday Eating: Around the Internet, various Web sites are offering some last-minute advice for more healthful holiday eating and celebrating. | 165 |
| 4402. | Call Him Governor, Not David: As Gov. David A. Paterson prepares for a campaign, his backers want to portray him as a man with a title. | 135 |
| 4403. | George Michael, Sportscaster, Is Dead: Mr. Michael was a mainstay on the Washington, D.C., sports television scene who also had a national highlights show. He was 70 years old. | 176 |
| 4404. | Which Christmas Songs Have Got to Go?: If it were up to you, which yuletide songs would you like to see put away for good, never to be heard again? And which are the overlooked gems that get crowded out by the tunes you can't stand? | 232 |
| 4405. | A Christian Iraqi's First American Christmas: Sahar S. Gabriel experiences her first American holiday season, and remembers the Iraq, and Iraqis, she has left behind. | 166 |
| 4406. | Is Our Data Too Vulnerable in the Cloud?: Not only could stored data be stolen by hackers or lost to breakdowns, but a cloud provider might mishandle data, says an article on cloud computing. | 191 |
| 4407. | Friendship Unfriended: Thursday | Today's idea: Friendship is under threat in the age of the hyper-connected, entrepreneurial self, an essay says, for now even our closest relationships are pressed onto the template of social networking. [The Chronicle of Higher Education] | 274 |
| 4408. | The Senate Majority Leader's Oh-No Vote: In a moment of exhaustion, the Senate majority leader, Harry Reid of Nevada, briefly voted against his own bill. Then, giving a big shrug, he changed his mind. His colleagues on both sides of the aisle cracked up. | 254 |
| 4409. | Should Bernanke Be Reconfirmed?: The Senate will decide soon, but the chairman of the Federal Reserve has made his case and the market has already voted, two economists write. | 175 |
| 4410. | Boy Is Reunited With American Father in Brazil: A protracted family fight that had spilled over into diplomatic relations ended with the reunion on Thursday. | 157 |
| 4411. | Senate Passes Health Care Overhaul Bill: The vote clears the way for negotiations with the House, which passed a broadly similar bill last month, bringing Democrats a step closer to a goal they have pursued for decades. | 219 |
| 4412. | Readers' Photos: Families, One and All: We asked you for photographs that said "family." Here are 282 of your answers. | 118 |
| 4413. | Boy Finally Reunited With American Dad in Brazil: A Brazilian family delivered 9-year-old Sean Goldman to his father on Thursday, ending a five-year custody battle. | 164 |
| 4414. | Playwright and Director Find Lively Dialogue: "This," currently thriving at Playwrights Horizons, is the fifth collaboration between the playwright Melissa James Gibson and the director Daniel Aukin. | 199 |
| 4415. | Amman Journal: Jordanians Can Take a Joke, Comics Find: When North American comedians poked fun at the local practice of marrying a cousin and tweaked Palestinians as being skilled stone throwers, everyone laughed, and laughed hard. | 232 |
| 4416. | For American Workers in China, a Culture Clash: To work in China, Americans find they must adjust to business practices built on deep relationships and communication that's less direct. | 185 |
| 4417. | Grandma's Gifts Need Extra Reindeer: Some parents struggle with how to keep well-meaning loved ones from overdoing it with gifts for the children. | 146 |
| 4418. | Helmets Latest N.F.L. Battleground: An N.F.L. committee's development of a helmet-testing protocol, amid a tangled web of industry relationships and using data believed to be incomplete, is drawing criticism. | 208 |
| 4419. | Autopsy of Reid's Murderers' Row Metaphor: Harry Reid's strained baseball metaphor was also a mangled one. | 106 |
| 4420. | Christmas in the Senate: In passing the health care legislation tomorrow, the Senate is calling for a significant redistribution of purchasing power in health care toward lower-income Americans, an economist writes. | 215 |
| 4421. | Chilly Climate for Oil Refiners: Falling demand for gasoline has the nation's oil refiners mired in a crisis, and analysts say worse may be ahead. | 146 |
| 4422. | Taking Hold in Silicon Valley, a Ping-Pong Boom: The India Community Center in Milpitas houses the largest Ping-Pong training program for youths in the U.S. and is an influential hatchery for Olympic hopefuls. | 209 |
| 4423. | News Analysis: In Senate Vote on Health Care Overhaul, New Partisan Vitriol: As the Senate prepares for its final health care vote on Thursday morning, a growing bitterness between Democrats and Republicans has approached a perfect storm. | 238 |
| 4424. | At Fort Hood, Reaching Out to Soldiers at Risk: After the Nov. 5 shootings, the post is trying to show that it can care for its frailest and most battle-weary soldiers. | 168 |
| 4425. | The Tire Change - Scenes from 2009: The highway became a makeshift pit stop as the Americans hastened to change the wheel before night fell. | 140 |
| 4426. | Loan Program May Stir Dormant Nuclear Industry: The Energy Department is set to announce $18.5 billion in loan guarantees to build nuclear reactors. | 148 |
| 4427. | Abroad: A City Shaken to Its Core: More than eight months after an earthquake destroyed much of L'Aquila, Italy, the long-term future of the city is still in question. | 167 |
| 4428. | Pennsylvania Station Trains Stalled: A partial shutdown began about 8:30 a.m., disrupting an estimated 100 trains from Amtrak and New Jersey Transit. | 149 |
| 4429. | Despite Fragile Health, Byrd Is Present for Votes: In the heat of the health care debate, some observers on the right don't wish Senator Robert C. Byrd, the 92-year-old Democratic senator, well. | 194 |
| 4430. | Effort Begun to End Voting for Judges: A group led by Sandra Day O'Connor, the retired Supreme Court justice, hopes to persuade states to choose their judges based on merit rather than votes. | 191 |
| 4431. | Banks Bundled Debt, Bet Against It and Won: Investigators are trying to determine whether banks like Goldman Sachs intentionally sold their clients especially risky mortgage-linked assets. | 188 |
| 4432. | Bumbling Theft of Auschwitz Sign Prompts Perplexity: Lax security has been blamed in the temporary loss of a Holocaust emblem, later recovered several hundred miles from the former concentration camp. | 200 |
| 4433. | Senate Moves Toward Final Vote on Health Care Bill: The Senate trudged toward passage of sweeping health legislation after disposing of Republican claims that it would be unconstitutional to require Americans to have health insurance. | 234 |
| 4434. | 5 Held Hostage at Virginia Post Office: An armed man took five hostages at a post office in western Virginia. There were no reports of injuries. | 144 |
| 4435. | S.F. May Require Warnings About Cellphone Radiation: Despite a lack of evidence about the health dangers, the city of San Francisco is considering a law that would require retailers to post detailed information about the radiation emitted by cellphones. | 253 |
| 4436. | Vietnam Charges Lawyer With Capital Crime: Intensifying a crackdown on dissent, Vietnam charged a human rights lawyer and at least two associates with the capital crime of subversion, the official press reported. | 212 |
| 4437. | 2010: The Year of the Tablet: There was a lot of talk about tablets in 2009 as magazines and newspapers worked on various concepts for content. Next year we may get one. | 169 |
| 4438. | Ahmadinejad Equates Crackdown in Iran to Policing of G-20 in Pittsburgh and London: Less than one week after Britain's Channel 4 News broadcast an interview with a man who claimed that he had helped to rig Iran's June presidential election, the channel's main news anchor, Jon Snow, was suddenly invited to Iran to interview President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. | 355 |
| 4439. | Nabbing a Piece of That 'Precious' Buzz: One person who has been nearly absent from the movie's buzz, good and ill, is Geoffrey Fletcher, its screenwriter. But he is trying to remedy that. | 188 |
| 4440. | City Agency Warns Against Gas Plan: Hydraulic drilling for natural gas would contaminate the watershed serving the city, an environmental agency said on Wednesday. | 163 |
| 4441. | Health Care Bill Clears Last Hurdle Before Passage: Exultant Senate Democrats pushed President Obama's landmark health care overhaul past a final procedural hurdle, setting up a Christmas Eve vote to pass legislation for coverage of 30 million people. | 251 |
| 4442. | Parents in Balloon Hoax Sentenced: Richard and Mayumi Heene were sentenced to jail Wednesday and given strict probation conditions that forbid them from earning any money from the spectacle for four years. | 205 |
| 4443. | NYT: Tech Talk for 12/24/2009: Bettina Edelstein speaks with Brad Stone about Facebook's latest changes to its privacy settings, which have prompted privacy groups to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. J.D. Biersdorfer takes a trip to Indiana University's Archives of Traditional Music and finds out about digital preservation techniques. And if your Blu-ray player is behaving badly, it might be time for a firmware update; J.D. and Pedro Rafael Rosado tell you more. Plus, tech news of the week, including that viral video about HP's webcam. | 560 |
| 4444. | Liu Courts the Press in Many Languages: Reaching out to the newsrooms of the ethic press turned out to be a good strategy for John C. Liu in his campaign for comptroller. And he continues to reach out. | 201 |
| 4445. | Anti-Drug Push in Afghanistan Lacks Strategy, Report Says: The U.S. effort lacks a long-term strategy, clear objectives and a plan for handing over responsibility to Afghans, according to a State Department report. | 214 |
| 4446. | Bin Laden Children Reportedly Held in Iran: On Wednesday a Saudi-owned newspaper based in London reported that six of Osama bin Laden's children have been held under house arrest in Iran they escaped Afghanistan in late 2001. | 225 |
| 4447. | 10 Red States Now Questioning Nelson Deal: At least 10 states are now raising questions about the legality of the deal that Senator Ben Nelson, a Democrat, cut for his home state of Nebraska during the health care negotiations. | 227 |
| 4448. | Vatican Defends Move to Sainthood for Wartime Pope: The decision on Pope Pius XII was not an "act of hostility," the Vatican said in an effort to calm tensions with Jewish groups. | 179 |
| 4449. | Music: The Trials of the Hardest-Working Man in Hip-Hop: For someone who made ubiquity his art form, Lil Wayne has done a stupendous job of disappearing this year. | 163 |
| 4450. | Alexis Glick Leaves Fox Business: One of the Fox Business Network's first employees is leaving for an unnamed new venture. | 122 |
| 4451. | New Fire Chief Is More Than a Department Lifer: Aside from four decades of service, Salvatore Cassano is a war veteran, a grandfather, a baseball fan and a New Yorker. | 167 |
| 4452. | Father in Balloon Hoax Sentenced to 90 Days: The man who carried out the balloon boy hoax has been sentenced to jail for the stunt. | 131 |
| 4453. | Recession Cuts Migration to Sun Belt, New Figures Show: The states that grew rapidly during the real estate boom are now experiencing sharp declines in population growth, the Census Bureau reported. | 198 |
| 4454. | Why Last-Minute Shoppers May Win: After winter storms caused slower than usual sales last Saturday, retailers are hoping there will be lots of last-minute shoppers and are rolling out online shipping promotions to encourage the procrastinators. | 244 |
| 4455. | Disliking Your In-Laws: A reader asks for advice on what a healthy in-law relationship looks like and how to create one. | 120 |
| 4456. | Hollywood Passes $10 Billion at Box Office: Hollywood tops $10 billion at the box office in 2009, with a number of big releases still to come. | 142 |
| 4457. | Detectives Investigate Death of Girl, 3, Found in Snow: The child, identified as Kyrah Martin, was discovered face down in the snow early Wednesday morning in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. | 202 |
| 4458. | After Two Decades, He Owns the Role of Santa: The Mr. Claus at South Street Seaport is one of the city's longest-serving at any one location, and one of the most beloved. | 170 |
| 4459. | Mandatory Sick Pay and the Big Picture: No amount of legislation can demand paid sick days from a defunct company. | 114 |
| 4460. | Are Colleges Really More Selective?: A Stanford economist challenges the notion that colleges have become more selective. | 121 |
| 4461. | Train Service Is Shut Down at Penn Station: All train service in and out of Pennsylvania Station was shut down because of electrical problems, an Amtrak spokesman said, delaying untold thousands of riders. | 205 |
| 4462. | Plane Overshoots Runway in Jamaica: Dozens were injured in an American Airlines flight from Miami to Kingston. | 110 |
| 4463. | Weekly Popcast: The Best Albums of 2009: This week: Ben Sisario moderates a discussion of the best albums of 2009 featuring Jon Pareles, Ben Ratliff and Jon Caramanica. | 168 |
| 4464. | Another Look at Hiring and Layoffs: Job hires have been low in recent months, but that does not necessarily mean that spurring hiring at small businesses is the way out of this recession, an economist writes. | 208 |
| 4465. | U.S. Personal Income and Spending Up in November: Personal income rose 0.4 percent and personal spending rose 0.5 percent, slightly less than expected. | 151 |
| 4466. | E-Mail Delays Again Plague BlackBerry Users: For a second time in a week, BlackBerry users in North America were plagued by e-mail delays on Wednesday. | 151 |
| 4467. | Browns, Quinn and Holmgren's Mighty Challenge: Mike Holmgren has a tough job ahead as president of the Browns. Exhibit A of the daunting challenges is the quarterback position. How bad is it? | 191 |
| 4468. | Ford Reaches Deal to Sell Volvo to Chinese Automaker: Ford Motor said Wednesday it had settled terms of the sale, clearing the way for Geely, China's biggest private automaker, to purchase Volvo next year. | 205 |
| 4469. | Ford Expects Volvo Deal With Geely: Ford Motor Company says it is close to selling its loss-making Volvo unit to China's Geely and expects a final deal in the first quarter of 2010. | 181 |
| 4470. | Why Handwriting Is History: Wednesday | Today's idea: Handwriting is dying because it's a slow and inefficient way of getting our thoughts out -- a hindrance to thinking, given the alternatives, an essay says. [Miller McCune] | 225 |
| 4471. | Trial of Prominent Chinese Dissident Begins: A verdict in the trial of Liu Xiaobo, one of China's most vocal reform advocates, could come as soon as Friday. | 156 |
| 4472. | Clashes With Police Reported in Iran: Security forces fought with demonstrators in the city of Isfahan on Wednesday and a Web site in Iran reported that "many" of the protesters had been injured. | 195 |
| 4473. | Over the Glass and Into Lore: Remembering an infamous altercation in 1979 between Bruins players and hockey fans at Madison Square Garden. | 138 |
| 4474. | Using Menu Psychology to Entice Diners: Restaurants around the country are revising their menus, hoping that some combination of prices, adjectives, fonts, type sizes and colors can coax diners into spending more money. | 219 |
| 4475. | Jordan's King Remakes His Government: King Abdullah II has dismissed the prime minister and replaced him with a palace aide and loyalist, dissolved Parliament and postponed legislative elections. | 195 |
| 4476. | Plane Overshoots Runway in Jamaica: An American Airlines flight from Miami to Kingston Tuesday night overshot its runway, injuring dozens. | 138 |
| 4477. | Abducted Colombian Politician Killed: The state governor was found with his throat slit after being taken by rebels in the first kidnapping of a major Colombian politician since 2002. | 183 |
| 4478. | Plane Overshoots Runway in Jamaica: MIAMI (AP) -- An American Airlines spokesman says a flight from Miami overshot the runway in Kingston, Jamaica, but came to a safe stop. He says there are no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities. | 238 |
| 4479. | Economic Scene: Last Call on Reforming Health Reform Bill: Passage of the legislation will help Americans facing wrenching choices, but compromise among lawmakers could also reform rising costs and uneven quality. | 213 |
| 4480. | Tim McGraw Ropes Decade's Most Played Single: The most-played song on any radio station from Jan. 1, 2000, to Dec. 17, 2009, was Mr. McGraw's "Something Like That," which received 487,343 spins. | 194 |
| 4481. | Wines of The Times: Champagnes Below $40 Regain Pop: If you can afford to spend $30 to $40 a bottle on Champagne, you may find yourself with some seriously good wine. The panel tasted 20 bottles. | 195 |
| 4482. | Health Care Doggerel: A Reader Contest: Prescriptions invites readers to write a better health care parody of "The Night Before Christmas" than the people in Washington seem capable of. | 185 |
| 4483. | When Party Lines Divide Newcomer and Native: Republican officials in Taghkanic, N.Y., are contesting part-time residents' right to vote, a fight that could influence elections next year. | 186 |
| 4484. | Weighing Medical Costs of End-of-Life Care: Ronald Reagan U.C.L.A. Medical Center is confronting a hard truth: It's difficult to know which critically ill patients will benefit from its high-intensity approach to medicine. | 222 |
| 4485. | From Guant0namo to Desk at Al Jazeera: Of the 779 known detainees who have been held at Guant0namo Bay, Cuba, only one was a journalist. Sami al-Hajj is now back at work at the Al Jazeera network. | 196 |
| 4486. | Nice Home. Where's the Rest of It?: The practice of stripping and selling items from homes slated for foreclosure appears to be worse in boom-and-bust regions. | 159 |
| 4487. | Court Wants Boy in Brazil Sent to U.S.: A ruling by Brazil's Supreme Court put an American father one step closer to being reunited with his 9-year-old son. | 156 |
| 4488. | Plan to Move Guant0namo Detainees Faces a New Delay: Rebuffed by skeptical lawmakers when it sought finances to buy an Illinois prison, the Obama administration is unlikely to close the Guant0namo Bay prison until 2011 at the earliest. | 235 |
| 4489. | Opposition Blames Kyrgyz President in Killing of a Journalist: Gennadi Pavlyuk, a politically active former editor, was bound and thrown from a window while on a visit to a neighboring Central Asian country. | 207 |
| 4490. | Giuliani Says Farewell, for Now, to Politics: In the past month, former Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani has foresworn interest in running for governor and for United States senator. | 175 |
| 4491. | History Made, Mayor-Elect Focuses on Local Concerns: Newton, Mass., is the nation's first municipality to elect a black president, governor and, with Setti Warren's victory, mayor. | 180 |
| 4492. | No Perk Too Small for Airlines' Best Customers: As once-elite tiers get crowded, airlines are providing even more rarefied ones, with more perks, for the biggest spenders among their customers. | 193 |
| 4493. | New York G.O.P. Lacks Big Name to Head 2010 Slate: With Rudolph W. Giuliani not running, Republicans have no marquee figure to oppose Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand. | 164 |
| 4494. | Latino Leaders Use Churches to Push Census Bid: A nationwide drive urging Latinos 0 especially illegal immigrants 0 to participate in next year's census is focusing on evangelical churches this Christmas season. | 211 |
| 4495. | Ambitious South Korean Parents See Tall as All: A growing conviction that tallness is crucial to success has prompted South Korean parents to try all manner of approaches to increase their children's height. | 207 |
| 4496. | On Web, Workshops to Create One-of-a-Kind Gifts: Web sites that help people create one-of-a-kind gifts are reporting sizzling sales growth this holiday season. | 159 |
| 4497. | Skin Deep: Senate Shifts Tax to Tanning Beds: The 10 percent tax on indoor tanning services is designed to offset some of the expense of providing health insurance for millions more Americans. | 192 |
| 4498. | Air Travel Q. & A.: With thousands of passengers stranded after a storm, answers to questions travelers may have. | 113 |
| 4499. | E.U. Blames Others for 'Great Failure' on Climate: European Union leaders on Tuesday sought to deflect criticism that they had fumbled their strategy at the Copenhagen climate summit meeting. | 191 |
| 4500. | Abbreviating and Sealing Off Christmas in Iraq: For Christians in Iraq, this will be a year of canceled holiday celebrations because of a spate of threats by extremist groups to bomb churches on Christmas Day. | 209 |
| 4501. | Senate Agrees to Morning Vote on Dec. 24: Senators agree to a morning vote on Christmas Eve, so everyone can then head home ahead of an expected snowstorm. | 155 |
| 4502. | Mexican Hero's Family Killed: Hours after Ensign Melquisedet Angulo C0rdova was buried, gunmen burst into his family's home and killed his mother and three other relatives, officials said. | 188 |
| 4503. | Rough Ride for Hatoyama After Landslide Election: A growing deficit, a spat with Washington, a campaign finance investigation and broken promises: Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's first 100 days in office in Japan have been anything but smooth. | 243 |
| 4504. | F.B.I. Releases Files on Michael Jackson: The files detail the bureau's investigations into charges of child molestation that were brought against the singer, as well as extortion threats that were made against Mr. Jackson in 1992. | 231 |
| 4505. | Police Called to Quell Unruly Passengers at J.F.K.: As New York City airports struggled to recover from the hundreds of canceled flights over the weekend, passengers vying to get on one overbooked flight at Kennedy Airport became so angry that airport police had to be called in. | 279 |
| 4506. | Obama Tries to Rally Smaller Lenders: The White House said that it will try to cut restrictions so that community bankers can help businesses seize on opportunities for growth. | 176 |
| 4507. | A Quiet End for the Boys Choir of Harlem: The choir, saddled with debt and a lawsuit alleging abuse, last performed in 2007, and its backers have been unable to revive it. | 171 |
| 4508. | NATO Chief Promises to Stand by Afghanistan: Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the NATO secretary general, tried to reassure those who fear a premature withdrawal would leave the Afghan people and government vulnerable. | 208 |
| 4509. | Eurostar Offers Limited Service After 3-Day Breakdown: Failures in the train service between France and Britain have affected nearly 90,000 passengers, and full service probably won't be restored until Monday. | 209 |
| 4510. | Third-Quarter Growth Weaker Than First Thought: The downward revision, to 2.2 percent growth from 2.8 percent, was partly because shoppers did not spend as much and construction was weaker than first thought. | 208 |
| 4511. | The Truth About Santa: How and when should parents come clean? | 62 |
| 4512. | Ahmadinejad Calls Nuclear Claims 'a Joke': In a television interview with ABC News broadcast on Monday night, Iran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, rejected charges that a memo published last week by a British newspaper proves that Iran has been working on a trigger for a nuclear weapon. | 289 |
| 4513. | Showcase: A Thirsting Planet: James Whitlow Delano was too busy chronicling climate change (and too far away) to pay close attention to the Copenhagen talks. | 157 |
| 4514. | China Defends Climate Talk Stance: China dismissed Tuesday a British editorial accusing it of "hijacking" the climate talks in Copenhagen, calling the charges baseless and politically motivated. | 194 |
| 4515. | Topsy-Turvy Christmas Foolery: Pantomimes, or recastings of old children's stories, are an essential part of the British Christmas season, and they often feature big stars. | 172 |
| 4516. | In Oak and Iron, New Pipe Organ Sounds Echo of Age of Bach: In upstate New York, a reproduction of an instrument in Lithuania, built in the 18th century, brings a precious craft back to life. | 191 |
| 4517. | Bomber Targets Pakistani Press Club: At least two people were killed and 18 were injured when a suicide bomber attacked a journalists' club in Peshawar on Tuesday, officials said. | 179 |
| 4518. | Israel Responds to Hamas Swap Offer: Israel Radio says the government has relayed its response to a Hamas proposal to swap Palestinian prisoners for an Israeli soldier captured by the militants. The radio did not give details of the Israeli answer. | 248 |
| 4519. | Bomb Explodes in Pakistan's Northwest: Police say a bomb has exploded outside the press club in Pakistan's main northwest city of Peshawar. | 139 |
| 4520. | Jerusalem Journal: Challenging Traditions at the Heart of Judaism: A group of women who meet for prayers at the Western Wall is challenging the Orthodox religious establishment, which operates the holy site. | 207 |
| 4521. | Immigration Enforcement Fuels Spike in U.S. Cases: Federal prosecutions reached a record high in the 2009 fiscal year, with immigration prosecutions making up more than half of all the government's criminal cases. | 213 |
| 4522. | NYC: New York in Last Place in Happiness Rating: According to a state-by-state guide to American happiness, we're last on the smiley scale. If there were a National Happy League, we'd be the New Jersey Nets. | 207 |
| 4523. | Giants 45, Redskins 12: Giants Overwhelm Redskins: With a convincing drubbing of the Redskins, the Giants remain solidly in the mix for the N.F.C. Wild Card. | 157 |
| 4524. | New Jersey College Is Beset by Accusations: The president of Stevens Institute of Technology is accused of plundering the endowment and receiving illegal loans. | 160 |
| 4525. | Tenants Struggle as a British Landlord Goes Bust: The British company Dawnay Day had high hopes when it bought 47 Manhattan buildings. It hasn't worked out well for the company, or for its tenants. | 197 |
| 4526. | Russia Is Torn Over Push for Use of Cyrillic Web Domains: Computer users are worried that a move by the Russian government would end up restricting access to the Internet. | 171 |
| 4527. | Giuliani Decides Against a Run for the Senate: The decision by the former mayor leaves the incumbent, Kirsten E. Gillibrand, without a prominent opponent. | 154 |
| 4528. | The TV Watch: Sawyer Sets Her Tone as ABC's Anchor: On Diane Sawyer's brisk first night as anchor of "World News," the network draped its star in utter seriousness. | 164 |
| 4529. | Efforts Lag at Making Highway Work Zones Safer: Through the collective indifference of government and industry, hundreds of people die each year in work zones. | 159 |
| 4530. | Democrats Face Challenge in Merging Health Bills: Deep divisions over abortion are the party's biggest obstacle to combining the Senate and House bills, which also differ on a public plan and how to pay to expand insurance coverage. | 232 |
| 4531. | Live Analysis: Giants 24, Redskins 0, halftime: The Giants are in Washington needing a win to keep their playoffs hopes alive. | 126 |
| 4532. | Tool in Cystic Fibrosis Fight: A Registry: Many patients with cystic fibrosis owe their lives, at least in part, to a carefully updated nationwide collection of personal profiles called a patient registry. | 205 |
| 4533. | Desert Vistas vs. Solar Power: Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced legislation to protect a million acres of the Mojave Desert in California by scuttling planned solar plants and wind farms. | 190 |
| 4534. | Basics: Sorry, Vegans: Brussels Sprouts Like to Live, Too: Want to eat more ethically? It may be more complicated than just giving up meat. | 139 |
| 4535. | After Expelling Uighurs, Cambodia Approves Chinese Investments: Over international objections, China had sought the forced repatriation of 20 Uighurs who fled the country in a government crackdown. | 197 |
| 4536. | Obama to Name Chief of Cybersecurity: The White House is trying to address the vulnerability of banking, energy and communications systems to attacks. | 150 |
| 4537. | The Science of Managing Search Ads: More than a million businesses use Google's search advertising system to attract customers, a strategy combining gamesmanship with frequent data analysis. | 190 |
| 4538. | Your Boss and Your BlackBerry: Employers are unlikely to tap employees' office phones, but what about monitoring electronic messages? | 133 |
| 4539. | During a Recession, Holiday Shoppers Are Given a Hero's Welcome: This holiday season, retailers are being extra nice, and not just to the regulars. | 147 |
| 4540. | Mexico City Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage: President Felipe Calderon's National Action Party has vowed to challenge the city's gay marriage law in the courts. | 156 |
| 4541. | Nepal Crippled as Strike Enters Second Day: Maoists blocked intersections near ministerial buildings in Katmandu, shouting slogans and demanding the resignation of the current government. | 187 |
| 4542. | U.N. Panel Calls for Court in Guinea Massacre: A report went into gruesome detail about the violence unleashed on a protest at in the capital in September. | 155 |
| 4543. | Building a Search Engine of the Brain, Slice by Slice: The dissection of the brain of H. M., an amnesiac, has opened the door to a much more ambitious project. | 159 |
| 4544. | Rajaratnam and Chiesi Plead Not Guilty to Insider Trading: Raj Rajaratnam and Danielle Cheisi, the hedge fund managers accused of operating at the center of a vast interconnected insider trading operation, officially entered pleas of not guilty on Monday at their arraignments in Federal District Court. | 303 |
| 4545. | Dutch Automaker Said to Extend Offer for Saab: Spyker Cars, a tiny Dutch automaker, is trying to save the Swedish brand, but G.M. is said to have qualms. | 153 |
| 4546. | Court Denies Polanski's Request to Dismiss Case: A California appeals court denied Roman Polanski's request to have his case dismissed or at least reviewed because of misconduct in the lower courts. | 198 |
| 4547. | Cassano Named Fire Commissioner: Fire Department's top uniformed officer expected to be named fire commissioner. | 112 |
| 4548. | U.S. Limits Tarmac Waits for Passengers to 3 Hours: Airlines that let a plane sit on the tarmac for more than three hours without letting passengers off will face fines, the secretary of transportation said. | 207 |
| 4549. | Chinese Company Decides Not to Buy U.S. Gold Mine: Federal officials had raised "serious, significant and consequential national security" concerns about the purchase of Firstgold, a small Nevada mine. | 201 |
| 4550. | Brooke Astor's Son Is Sentenced to Prison: Anthony D. Marshall, 85, was convicted of siphoning millions from his mother in a trial that focused on a tangle of wills and codicils. | 178 |
| 4551. | Sidebar: In Supreme Court Clerks' Careers, Signs of Polarization: Since about 1990, former clerks have tended to take jobs that reflect the ideologies of the justices for whom they worked, a new study suggests. | 210 |
| 4552. | Commuters Still Feel Effects of Snow: On the morning after two feet of snow buried its tracks, the Long Island Rail Road operated erratically during the Monday morning rush hour. | 178 |
| 4553. | U.S. Limits Tarmac Waits for Passengers to Three Hours: The Transportation Department is ordering airlines to let passengers stuck in stranded planes exit after three hours. | 173 |
| 4554. | Updates on Dissident Cleric's Funeral in Iran: To supplement reporting by our colleague Robert Worth on events in Iran on Monday,The Lede is following news and discussion online of the funeral of one of Shiite Islam's most senior clerics who was also a leading dissident, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri. | 310 |
| 4555. | A Few Questions for James Cameron: The director of "Avatar" on the technological leaps that allowed him to make this film, the look of the Na'vi and dealing with bad buzz. | 171 |
| 4556. | Sanofi-Aventis Buys Chattem for $1.9 Billion: The deal for the consumer health care group will give Sanofi an over-the-counter presence in the United States. | 157 |
| 4557. | What's Your Buzzword of 2009?: This week, the Week in Review offers its annual list of words and phrases that set the year apart - from "age-doping" to "twi-hard." But maybe we missed something. What are your 2009 buzzwords? | 224 |
| 4558. | Huge Turnout Reported in Iran for Cleric's Funeral: An Iranian Web site said Monday that thousands had turned out for the funeral of Iran's senior dissident cleric. | 164 |
| 4559. | Sending U.S. Mail From U.P.S. Stores, and Often Paying Extra: Reporters found that clerks do not always tell customers that they may be paying more than the government postal rate when they send items by the U.S. mail. | 218 |
| 4560. | Our Towns: From Writing 'Wild Thing' to Nostalgia for Yonkers: Chip Taylor, whose greatest hit was an ode to teenage lust, has written a CD homage to his boyhood city. | 167 |
| 4561. | Brittany Murphy, Actress in 'Clueless,' Dies at 32: The actress got her start in the sleeper hit "Clueless" and is best known for her parts in "Girl, Interrupted" and "8 Mile." | 176 |
| 4562. | Storm on Big Weekend Raises Worries for Stores: The storm gave consumers a reason to stay at home on what is normally a blockbuster weekend for last-minute shoppers. | 165 |
| 4563. | Nepalese Police Arrest 70 in Clash With Maoists: The violence was a new sign that a stalled peace process was unraveling altogether, seven months after the Maoists abandoned the government. | 189 |
| 4564. | Health Bill Passes Key Test in the Senate With 60 Votes: The party-line procedural vote proved Democrats had locked in the margin needed to pass a far-reaching overhaul of the nation's health care system. | 204 |
| 4565. | Brain Power: Studying Young Minds, and How to Teach Them: Research is clarifying when young brains are best able to grasp fundamental concepts, turning conventional wisdom on its head. | 184 |
| 4566. | A Legend as Muse: Patti Smith Fills Role: An all-out blitz for the "godmother of punk," consisting of a prime-time broadcast of an award-winning documentary, concerts and an art exhibit, begins next week. | 204 |
| 4567. | American Civilians Train in 'Afghan City' in the Midwest: Hundreds of Americans are being trained for a "civilian surge," a social campaign intended to improve the lives of Afghans. | 181 |
| 4568. | In a Distressed Year, Hollywood Smiles: Premium-price tickets will help the industry reach more than $10 billion in ticket sales by the end of 2009. | 148 |
| 4569. | Deep in Health Bill, Very Specific Beneficiaries: Buried in the health care package is an inconspicuous proposal expanding Medicare to cover certain victims of "environmental health hazards." | 191 |
| 4570. | Beverly Hills Schools to Cut Nonresidents: Nonresidents used to be a financial boon, but California's budget crisis is changing the way schools are financed. | 157 |
| 4571. | Senate Debate on Health Care Exacerbates Partisanship: Enmity and acrimony are coursing through a debate with consequences for both sides, as the health care overhaul reaches a crucial vote at 1 a.m. Monday. | 207 |
| 4572. | Records Fall as Snow Blankets East Coast: Eastern Long Island and parts of Virginia got two feet of snow, and records were set in Washington and Baltimore. | 155 |
| 4573. | Labor Data Show Surge in Hiring of Temp Workers: Employers might soon take the next step of bringing on permanent workers if they can convince themselves that the upturn in the economy will be sustained. | 203 |
| 4574. | Driven to Distraction, Some Unfriend Facebook: Recognizing that Facebook was interfering with their lives offline, some students took steps to kick the habit. | 158 |
| 4575. | Police Find Stolen Auschwitz Sign: The Polish police say they have found the infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign that was stolen Friday from the gate of the former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. | 191 |
| 4576. | Uneasy Engagement: As China Exports Labor, a Backlash Grows: China is increasingly known for shipping out cheap labor, and a backlash against them has grown across Africa and Asia, especially Vietnam. | 200 |
| 4577. | N.F.L. Commits to Independent Concussion Study: The N.F.L. conceded publicly for the first time that concussions and can have lasting consequences. | 147 |
| 4578. | Live Analysis: Falcons Beat Jets, 10-7: The Jets must beat the Falcons to keep their playoff hopes alive. | 105 |
| 4579. | No Change in Coverage Numbers, No Fight for Public Option: Killing the idea of a government-run health insurance plan was crucial for Senate Democrats trying to round up 60 votes for their legislation. But dropping it from the bill makes no difference in the number of people expected to gain health benefits, the Congressional Budget Office says. | 347 |
| 4580. | 'Avatar' Is No. 1 but Without a Record: James Cameron's colossal space adventure opened No. 1 in North American theaters with about $73 million in tickets but fell short of industry expectations. | 195 |
| 4581. | N.F.L. Commits to Concussion Study: The N.F.L. plans to encourage current and former players to agree to donate their brains to a Boston University study investigating the effects of repetitive head trauma in athletes. | 218 |
| 4582. | Brittany Murphy, Actress, Dies at 32: The actress got her start in the sleeper hit "Clueless" and is best known for her parts in "Girl, Interrupted," and "8 Mile." | 163 |
| 4583. | Citadel Broadcasting Files for Bankruptcy: Citadel Broadcasting, one of the nation's biggest radio companies, filed for bankruptcy in New York on Sunday after reaching a pact with its creditors over an accelerated Chapter 11 filing. | 232 |
| 4584. | The Buzzwords of 2009: Who knew there could be a word for a mother of eight? Or for our tangled relationship with China? They're both part of the year's lexicon. | 161 |
| 4585. | Eurostar Suspends Service Indefinitely: Eurostar stopped all its rail links between London, Paris and Brussels as cold weather caused chaos on the high-speed passenger line for a third day. | 189 |
| 4586. | Hopes Dim, G.O.P. Still Vows to Fight Health Bill: A day after Senate Democrats said they had a health care overhaul deal, Republicans vowed to continue their fight but acknowledged their chances of stopping passage had faded. | 226 |
| 4587. | Plenty of Snow, and Hard to Get Anywhere: New York is blanketed in about a foot of snow, but Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg says the storm caused no injuries. | 154 |
| 4588. | Iraq Says Iranian Troops Left Oil Well: Iraq said that Iranian soldiers who had been occupying part of a disputed Iraqi oil field had withdrawn, ending a three-day standoff. | 173 |
| 4589. | Cowboys Expose Weaknesses in Saints' Offense: With the Cowboys bent on preventing the big play that has defined the Saints' offense, Drew Brees was under constant pressure. | 172 |
| 4590. | Storm Continues to Rage on Long Island: Snowfall has stranded travelers, knocked out electricity and buried the East Coast. A meterologist said that Long Island had the deepest snow there since the 1940s. | 204 |
| 4591. | Tiny Automaker Renews Offer for Saab: Spyker Cars, whose last-ditch bid for Saab was rejected Friday by General Motors, came back with a new offer. | 147 |
| 4592. | Sunday Routine | Drew Nieporent: No Break From Food, Even on a Day Off: For a Manhattan restaurateur, the day includes a bloody mary, sauna time and a walk with the dogs and a cigar. | 182 |
| 4593. | Ayatollah Montazeri, Iranian Cleric, Dies at 87: Ayatollah Montazeri was a plain-spoken senior Shiite cleric who helped forge Iran's system of religious government and went on to become a critic of its rulers. | 209 |
| 4594. | Bowing to Body Clocks, N.B.A. Teams Are Sleeping In: Several N.B.A. teams, to help their players get enough rest, have decided to do away with the early-morning shoot-around. | 174 |
| 4595. | Utility Bill Is One More Casualty of Recession: The recession has accentuated what was already a growing challenge for low-income and many middle-class households across the nation. | 181 |
| 4596. | Top Iranian Dissident Cleric Dies: Iran's most senior dissident cleric, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, died in his sleep early Sunday, according to his grandson. He was 87. | 180 |
| 4597. | Iranian Dissident Cleric Dies: Iran's most senior dissident cleric, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, died in his sleep early Sunday, according to his grandson. He was 87. | 176 |
| 4598. | Cowboys 24, Saints 17: Cowboys Hand Saints First Loss of the Season: Tony Romo and DeMarcus Ware helped the Cowboys hold off a frenzied rally by the previously undefeated Saints on Saturday night. | 196 |
| 4599. | Negotiating to 60 Votes, Compromise by Compromise: To get the 60 votes needed to pass their bill, Democrats scrapped the idea of a government-run public insurance plan, cherished by liberals. | 191 |
| 4600. | News Analysis: Obama, Denied Full Victory on 2 Issues, Takes Validation: From Copenhagen to Capitol Hill, the president determined the outer limits of what he could accomplish on climate change and health care and decided that was enough, for now. | 247 |
| 4601. | Justices Revisit Rule Requiring Lab Testimony: Prosecutors argue that mandatory court appearances keep crime analysts away from their laboratory work. | 150 |
| 4602. | 6 Detainees Are Returned to Yemen: Six detainees who had been held for years at Guant0namo Bay were repatriated, in a trial run of a policy that will reduce the number of those held at the facility. | 198 |
| 4603. | Counting Bits of U.S. Life: The 2010 Statistical Abstract of the United States is a gold mine of trivia about the country and its residents. | 140 |
| 4604. | Channeling Sunni Rage Into Clout: Sunni Arab political action ahead of the coming national elections is far from a concession on their part. | 140 |
| 4605. | 20 Uighurs Are Deported to China: The United States and the United Nations had urged that the Uighurs not be sent back to China, from which they had fled a government crackdown. | 177 |
| 4606. | Iran Charges 12 at Prison Over Death of Protesters: The Iranian authorities acknowledged for the first time that at least three protesters had been beaten to death in prison after the disputed presidential election in June. | 223 |
| 4607. | Winter Arrives, Blanketing East Coast in Snow: An enormous winter storm crippled the nation's capital and the Mid-Atlantic as fierce winds churned northward. | 157 |
| 4608. | Complaint Box | Eye Contact: Time was when eyes met other eyes in conversation, and surely in the quest for connection. Not anymore. | 132 |
| 4609. | Cambodia to Expel Asylum Seekers: A group of Muslims who fled China after deadly ethnic rioting and sought asylum in Cambodia will be deported. | 143 |
| 4610. | At 94, She's the Hot New Thing in Painting: After six decades, Carmen Herrera is basking in the realization that her career is finally, undeniably, taking off. | 159 |
| 4611. | Iran Acknowledges Fatal Beatings: Iran's hard-line judiciary acknowledged for the first time that at least three prisoners detained after June's disputed presidential election were beaten to death by their jailers. | 214 |
| 4612. | A Grudging Accord in Climate Talks: After two weeks of delays, grandstanding and frantic dealmaking, the United Nations climate change talks concluded with an agreement to "take note" of a pact shaped by five nations. | 217 |
| 4613. | Afghan Killing Bares a Karzai Family Feud: A youth's murder has set off bitter divisions among President Karzai's relatives in Afghanistan and the United States, with charges of a cover-up by Afghan officials. | 209 |
| 4614. | Louisiana Has Big Stake in Health Bill: Because of the unique way it delivers care to the poor, Louisiana has a great deal at stake in the debate. | 146 |
| 4615. | Congressional Memo: Democrats Stepping Down (and Republicans, Too): When Representative Bart Gordon leaves the House, he will be the 11th Democrat and the fourth centrist Blue Dog from a competitive swing district to go. | 220 |
| 4616. | Winter Storm Races North: A National Weather Service meteorologist said that when the snow has finished falling -- late Saturday night into Sunday morning -- it could rank in the top 10 of winter snowstorms. | 207 |
| 4617. | Democrats Clinch a Deal on Health Bill: Senate Democrats said that they had an agreement on a far-reaching overhaul of the nation's health care system and were on track to approve the legislation by Christmas despite fierce Republican opposition. | 246 |
| 4618. | Popes Move Closer to Sainthood: Pope Benedict XVI moved to make two of his predecessors one step closer to sainthood, confirming the virtues of John Paul II and, in a surprise move, those of Pius XII. | 200 |
| 4619. | Democrats Say They Clinch Deal on Health Care Overhaul: Democrats said they had clinched the 60th vote needed to pass a sweeping health care overhaul after Senator Ben Nelson, Democrat of Nebraska agreed to back the measure. | 224 |
| 4620. | Treacherous Snow Storm Strikes East Coast: A storm slammed the East Coast and dumped more than a foot of snow in some areas. | 124 |
| 4621. | Senate Sends Big Pentagon Budget Bill to Obama: The Senate is sending President Barack Obama a critical budget bill that combines money for the Pentagon with additional help for the jobless. | 190 |
| 4622. | Economists See a Lift in 2010 Census: Next year's census will not only count people, it will also put money in millions of pockets and potentially create a well-timed economic spark. | 182 |
| 4623. | U.N. Climate Talks 'Take Note' of Accord Backed by U.S.: The agreement left open the question of whether the accord would gain the full support of the countries involved in the talks on limiting the risks of climate change. | 223 |
| 4624. | U.N. Climate Talks 'Take Note' of 5-Nation Deal: U.N. climate talks avoided failure on Saturday by formally acknowledging a new U.S.-led accord for combating global warming despite opposition from several nations. | 213 |
| 4625. | Major Snowstorm Hits Atlantic Coast: Forecasters were expecting accumulations of one to two feet of snow in some areas by Saturday night. | 137 |
| 4626. | Toys 'R' Us Trims Losses by Making a Hamster Hot: Toys "R" Us is identifying and promoting the next hot toy as part of a new commitment to service and supply that is helping it achieve a turnaround. | 198 |
| 4627. | For the Homeless, Music That Fills a Void: Kelly Hall-Tompkins, a professional violinist on a mission, takes her art to shelters. | 129 |
| 4628. | G.I.'s in Iraq Hope to Heal Sacred Walls: The United States Army hopes to restore St. Elijah's Monastery, an ancient site of Christian worship stuck in the middle of a base in northern Iraq. | 190 |
| 4629. | Senator Reports Progress in Talks on Health Bill: Senator Ben Nelson said that he and Democratic leaders had made "real progress" in negotiations on abortion, but there was no final agreement. | 192 |
| 4630. | Cancer Center Ads Appeal to Emotions at a Fragile Time: Advertisements for cancer centers can get away with statements that would be off-limits to drug makers. | 159 |
| 4631. | New York Reaches Out to Those Who Won't Come In: On winter nights when the temperature plunges, the Department of Homeless Services declares a "Code Blue" and teams set out to check on the most vulnerable people. | 212 |
| 4632. | U.S. Aided Yemeni Raids on Al Qaeda, Officials Say: The United States provided firepower, intelligence and other support to Yemen as it struck suspected hide-outs of Al Qaeda within its borders, according to officials. | 218 |
| 4633. | Pahokee Journal: A Town's Hopes (and Doubts) Ride on a New Marina: A new marina and campground has become a test of whether the exuberance of coastal Florida can find a home in the state's agricultural heart. | 208 |
| 4634. | Boola Boola, Boola Boola: Yale Says Yes, 4 Times: For the first time in anyone's memory, Yale offered admission to quadruplets, but whether any one of the siblings winds up there remains an open question. | 204 |
| 4635. | On Sales: Shopping: The Beat Goes On, and On: No matter their economic circumstances, shoppers at a Target in Brooklyn were trying to delight their children and carve out some festivity in an otherwise bleak year. | 213 |
| 4636. | Rule Invites Cameras Into Federal Civil Cases: Video cameras, long banned from most federal courtrooms, could be used throughout the West. But they would still be prohibited in criminal cases and jury trials. | 208 |
| 4637. | Your Money: Americans Are Finally Saving. How Did That Happen?: The American savings rate hit a 16-year high in the spring, and the reasons went beyond the poor economy. Tighter credit and retirement accounts played a part. | 223 |
| 4638. | Local Stop | Madison and Fifth: Take a Taste, or a Big Bite, of Luxury: There's no need to spend money you don't have. You can still enjoy a little luxury here, whether it's serious window shopping or the truffle French fries. | 226 |
| 4639. | U.S. and Russia Close on Arms Pact, Leaders Say: The timing of the pact, which would reduce the countries' strategic nuclear arsenals by at least one quarter, is still uncertain. | 178 |
| 4640. | Stephen Wynn Paid Record Price for a Rembrandt: The mysterious telephone bidder who paid $33.2 million for a Rembrandt portrait was buying the painting on behalf of the casino owner. | 182 |
| 4641. | Google Loses in French Copyright Case: Google was ordered to stop putting scanned French books in its database and to pay about $430,000 in damages. | 148 |
| 4642. | In the Pamir Mountains, at the Crossroads of History: In the mountains of Tajikistan, ancient trade and invasion routes intersect at what was called the Roof of the World. | 171 |
| 4643. | U.S. Charges 3 in Drug Case With Helping Al Qaeda: Federal prosecutors unsealed narcotics and terrorism charges Friday against three West Africans identified as associates of Al Qaeda and a related group. | 204 |
| 4644. | Sugar Ray Robinson, Ultimate Fighter: This life of Sugar Ray Robinson traces his rise at an exuberant moment in African-American culture. | 137 |
| 4645. | G.M. Plans to Close Saab After Talks Collapse: With a narrow, though loyal, customer base, Saab has proved too small to lure the world's big automakers. | 152 |
| 4646. | Liberal Revolt on Health Care Stings White House: Frustrated by the intense courting of moderates, liberals are signaling that they have compromised enough. | 156 |
| 4647. | At Japanese Cliffs, a Campaign to Combat Suicide: A retired policeman has devoted the last five years on a mission to stop people drawn to the towering cliffs of Tojimbo, Japan, to commit suicide. | 196 |
| 4648. | Obama Arrives in Copenhagen to Press for Climate Accord: The world is looking to the president to wrest some credible success from climate negotiations, and there were some signs that a meaningful political deal might be at hand. | 229 |
| 4649. | A Race to Win One More Vote for Health Bill: Democratic leaders seem willing to give Senator Ben Nelson anything to win his support of health care reform 0 except restrictions on insurance coverage for abortions. | 212 |
| 4650. | Brain Damage Found in Hockey Player: A deceased former player was found to have a disease associated with repeated head trauma, linking the sport for the first time to health risks faced by football players. | 207 |
| 4651. | War Without Borders: Hired by Customs, but Working for the Cartels: The authorities say Mexican drug traffickers, facing heightened border security, have stepped up efforts to corrupt border agents. | 198 |
| 4652. | Questions on Security Trip Foreign Investments: Applications by foreigners wanting to invest in American businesses are rising, but some are being denied by the government. | 172 |
| 4653. | Auditioning Their Hearts Out, for High School: For young New Yorkers who perform, trying out for one of the many competitive arts schools has become a consuming, nail-biting effort. | 181 |
| 4654. | At a Mine's Bottom, Hints of Dark Matter: Physicists said they might have registered the first faint hints of a ghostly sea of subatomic particles known as dark matter long thought to permeate the cosmos. | 204 |
| 4655. | Muslims Say F.B.I. Tactics Sow Anger and Fear: Since 2001, the F.B.I. and Muslim leaders have tried to build a relationship of trust, but those relations have reached a new low point, many Muslim leaders say. | 208 |
| 4656. | This Land: Dry Coffers Let the Fires Burn Hotter in Sacramento: The budget-challenged city has instituted rolling brownouts at fire stations to save money, at the risk of precious seconds during fires. | 201 |
| 4657. | U.S. and Russia Near Deal to Cut Nuclear Arsenals: The U.S. and Russia appear on the verge of agreeing to a new arms control treaty that would reduce their strategic nuclear arsenals by at least one quarter. | 207 |
| 4658. | Four Men Dead in Upper West Side Shootings: Three people found dead inside an apartment might have suffered gunshot wounds, while a man in the backyard may have somehow fallen from a window of the apartment. | 207 |
| 4659. | One U.S. Battalion's Trials in Afghanistan: The story of an 800-soldier Stryker brigade battalion offers a snapshot into the American military's strategy to carry out President Obama's revamped strategy for Afghanistan. | 219 |
| 4660. | Dec. 31 Is Often a Big Day for Online Charity: Last New Year's Eve, donors made 13.2 times the number of gifts and gave 22.5 times more than they had on any other day in 2008, data show. | 186 |
| 4661. | Bishop Resigns in Irish Abuse Scandal: The Vatican accepted the resignation of an Irish bishop who had been criticized in a government report on systematic child sexual abuse by priests. | 186 |
| 4662. | Movie Review | 'Avatar': A New Eden, Both Cosmic and Cinematic: With "Avatar" James Cameron has turned one man's dream of the movies into a trippy joy ride about the end of life 0 our moviegoing life included 0 as we know it. | 225 |
| 4663. | Executives Cleared of Insider Trading at EADS: The decision followed an investigation into claims that managers knew of manufacturing problems with the A380 jet when they sold shares. | 183 |
| 4664. | Updated: The Senate's Game Changer: Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska may be the last Democratic holdout. | 102 |
| 4665. | Projections Put Whites in Minority in U.S. by 2050: The Census Bureau estimate is based on a scenario in which immigration slows down but does not stop. | 152 |
| 4666. | Dams and Development Threaten the Mekong: The rush to develop the Mekong could not only change the panorama but also destroy the livelihood of residents. | 153 |
| 4667. | Court Halts Strike at British Airways: The court said a union vote to carry out a 12-day strike over Christmas and New Year's was illegal. | 138 |
| 4668. | Inquiry Condemns Oversight at State Police Crime Lab: Supervision was so poor that evidence of shoddy work was overlooked, the report says, to the point that an analyst falsified test results for 15 years. | 205 |
| 4669. | Mexican Drug Lord Is Killed in a Raid: The killing of Arturo Beltr0n Leyva in a firefight came amid rising skepticism about Mexico's drug crackdown. | 148 |
| 4670. | Bengals Receiver Dies After Accident: Chris Henry died Thursday after he fell from the back of a moving pickup truck on Wednesday, the police said. | 147 |
| 4671. | Senate Panel Backs Bernanke for a Second Term at Fed: The 16-to-7 vote, which came after a debate that saw flashes of the populist anger that has erupted amid a sluggish recovery, was not unexpected. | 199 |
| 4672. | Bengals Receiver Dies After Accident, Police Say: Chris Henry had suffered serious injuries when he fell out of the back of a pickup truck on Wednesday. | 152 |
| 4673. | China Imposes New Internet Controls: The new measures limit ordinary citizens' ability to set up personal Web sites and to view hundreds of other sites. | 152 |
| 4674. | On Upper East Side (Gasp!), Some of the City's Dirtiest Air: A study of street-level airborne pollution has found that the Upper East Side, which has some of the country's richest ZIP codes, is home to some of the dirtiest air in the five boroughs. | 248 |
| 4675. | A Legacy of Regret for a Saudi Diplomat: Prince Saud al-Faisal, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, said his legacy would be one of disappointment because he had failed to help establish a Palestinian state. | 204 |
| 4676. | China Is Doubtful of Copenhagen Deal: China signaled overnight that it sees virtually no possibility that the nearly 200 nations gathered would find agreement by Friday. | 169 |
| 4677. | That Tap Water Is Legal but May Be Unhealthy: The 35-year-old federal law regulating tap water is so out of date that the water Americans drink can pose serious health risks 0 and still be legal. | 195 |
| 4678. | Pretoria Journal: Holiday of White Conquest Persists in South Africa: As Afrikaners celebrate an 1838 covenant said to have led to the slaughter of 3,000 Zulus, the ideal of a rainbow nation now seems little more than a deft turn of phrase. | 240 |
| 4679. | That Hobby Looks Like a Lot of Work: These days, the fantasy of building a career on Etsy, an eBay of the do-it-yourself movement, is not just the stuff of dreams. | 163 |
| 4680. | Mexican Cartel Chief Said to Be Killed: A Mexican navy official says alleged drug cartel chief Arturo Beltran Leyva has been killed in shootout. | 144 |
| 4681. | In Senate Health Showdown, Round Goes to G.O.P.: As Senate Democrats struggle to line up 60 votes and pass their health care bill before Christmas, an attempt to debate a single-payer system fails. | 197 |
| 4682. | Paterson Sued Over School Payments: Educators said Gov. David A. Paterson had no power to withhold money from school districts after its expenditure had been authorized by the Legislature. | 188 |
| 4683. | 4 Big Mortgage Backers Swim in Ocean of Debt: Four companies appear at risk of getting onto a debt merry-go-round, where they draw new money from the government just to keep up with their existing government debts. | 214 |
| 4684. | 9/11 Families Press Judges on Sifting at Landfill: Some relatives want to see nearly one million tons of debris from the World Trade Center, now in a Staten Island landfill, relocated for burial. | 195 |
| 4685. | Accenture, as if Tiger Woods Were Never There: For a company that has spent millions on advertising linking its consulting services with the image of the golfer, severing the association may take time. | 201 |
| 4686. | M.T.A. Board Votes Major Cuts in Mass Transit: The action represents the biggest erosion of New York City's transit service since its recovery from the crisis of the 1980s. | 172 |
| 4687. | Chinese Team Searches Museums for Art Treasures: A delegation that stopped in New York last week is looking for objects looted in 1860 from a palace in Beijing. | 160 |
| 4688. | Word Prompts Apology From Schumer: Asked to turn off his cellphone aboard a flight preparing to take off, Senator Charles E. Schumer took umbrage. | 146 |
| 4689. | Aides Recount Plan to Replace Afghan Leader: As fraud surfaced in the Afghan presidential election, the No. 2 United Nations official in the country, the American Peter W. Galbraith, proposed enlisting the White House in a plan to replace Hamid Karzai. | 252 |
| 4690. | Intelligence Improperly Collected on U.S. Citizens: Documents released Wednesday show several cases in which the Department of Homeland Security improperly collected information about citizens or lawful residents. | 213 |
| 4691. | Dance: Depths to Plumb, Sugarplum: Let's not castigate "The Nutcracker" just because it is the cash cow of American ballet. | 123 |
| 4692. | Bills Pass on Debt and War Funds: The House narrowly approved a short-term, $290 billion increase in federal borrowing power, setting the stage for a major fight over national fiscal policy in 2010. | 198 |
| 4693. | Pakistan Reported to Be Harassing U.S. Diplomats: In what U.S. officials describe as a concerted effort to harass American diplomats, frequent car searches and the denial of visas have disrupted embassy work. | 208 |
| 4694. | Welfare Rolls Grow in City, but Increase Is Modest: As the number of New Yorkers on food stamps and Medicaid has soared, the increase in cash welfare recipients has been smaller. | 178 |
| 4695. | Bank Picks A Successor To Lewis: Bank of America named one of its top managers, Brian Moynihan, as its chief executive, succeeding Kenneth D. Lewis, who plans to leave by the end of the year. | 191 |
| 4696. | For Madden, at 73, the Game's Still on: John Madden retired from NBC in April, ending a 30-season run as a TV analyst that followed a decade as Raiders coach, but he's still involved in football. | 195 |
| 4697. | House Passes $174 Billion Jobs Bill: President Obama's Democratic allies in the House muscled through a year-end plan to create jobs. | 133 |
| 4698. | Practical Traveler: The Flight Before Christmas: A checklist of tips (and Plan Bs) for handling holiday air travel. | 115 |
| 4699. | S.C. Panel Kills Measure to Impeach Governor: Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina may have lost his marriage, but he almost certainly will not lose his office. | 159 |
| 4700. | Despite Economy, Early Decision Rises at Colleges: This was the year when the frenzy to gain early admission to the nation's most selective colleges seemed likely to subside, but there appears to have been no letup. | 215 |
| 4701. | Finding Depth in Fela's Women: The women of the Broadway musical "Fela!" see their characters as integral parts of the complex and contradictory tale of the man who inspired the musical. | 186 |
| 4702. | U.S. Said to Reconsider Quick Sale of Citigroup Stake: Two days after Citigroup moved to untangle itself from Washington, the Treasury reversed course and backed away from plans to immediately sell a portion of its stake in the bank, according to a person briefed on the situation. | 281 |
| 4703. | Claims of Insider Trading From Trader's Ex-Wife: This is a story about money and marriage on Wall Street, about a fugitive, a billionaire, an ex-wife and her lawsuit. | 166 |
| 4704. | H & M Bares Its Optimistic Side: H & M, the world's third-largest fashion chain, plays up the brand's fun side and plans for expansion. | 135 |
| 4705. | Roy E. Disney, Who Became a Power at His Uncle Walt's Studio, Dies at 79: Roy E. Disney, Walt's cousin, dies in Los Angeles at age 79, had been a longtime power-broker at Disney Studios. | 186 |
| 4706. | Pakistan Strikes Down Amnesty for Politicians: The court ruling effectively restored corruption cases against thousands of politicians, including the president. | 160 |
| 4707. | Business Delivers Christmas Trees for Rent: Scott Martin delivers live, potted Christmas trees that are returned to the nursery once the season is over. | 152 |
| 4708. | Fed Says Economy Improving, Though Slowly: Federal Reserve policy makers kept overnight rates steady and set a date for ending some emergency programs. | 151 |
| 4709. | NYT: Tech Talk for 12/17/2009: Bettina Edelstein gets the word on the Dragon Dictation iPhone app, and hints about what's next, from Nuance Mobile's senior vice president and general manager Michael Thompson. Need a last-minute gift for an audio or cell phone maven? Pedro Rafael Rosado checks out the Vtech WiFi internet radio, the Miffy MP3 player and dock, Griffin headphones for little ears and portable Bluetooth speakers from Miccus. J.D. Biersdorfer rounds up the tech news of the week 0 including the spam-tracking Honey Pot Project's latest report. | 557 |
| 4710. | Iran Test-Fires Its Most Advanced Missile: Iran's announcement on Wednesday seemed to be aimed at discouraging a military attack on its nuclear sites. | 150 |
| 4711. | Smoking Rate Drops in Massachusetts, Drawing Attention: The numbers from a state program have led to calls for a similar plan to be added to the national health care legislation. | 178 |
| 4712. | Magazine Preview: Can Anybody Make a Movie for Women?: Nancy Meyers makes movies in which the middle-aged woman always triumphs. Is this what women want? | 153 |
| 4713. | A Soft Sell at the New Army Recruiting Station Just Blocks From Ground Zero: The station, a street-level one replacing another tucked inside an office building, is ready to compete with nearby Navy and Marine recruiting centers. | 228 |
| 4714. | Doctor Under Investigation for Doping Is Charged: Four drug-related charges were brought against Anthony Galea, the physician who has treated many elite athletes. | 162 |
| 4715. | Report on Pilots Who Overshot Airport: In interviews with the pilots, officials find the two were distracted and on the wrong radio frequency. | 142 |
| 4716. | M.T.A. Passes Wide Range of Service Cuts: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority acts in an effort to fill a sudden financial shortfall of more than $400 million. | 165 |
| 4717. | Energy Costs Push Consumer Prices Up: When energy and food prices were stripped out, other prices were flat last month, an indication that inflation was not taking off. | 168 |
| 4718. | F.T.C. Accuses Intel of Trying to Stifle Competition: The Federal Trade Commission sued Intel, accusing it of a systematic campaign to prevent rivals from selling microchips by cutting off market access. | 203 |
| 4719. | Showcase: Where Lincoln Found a Voice: Abraham Lincoln, the Bronx D.J., stands where another Lincoln forcefully staked his claim to the Republican nomination for the presidency in 1860. | 185 |
| 4720. | Russia's Market Reform Architect Dies: Yegor T. Gaidar, 53, oversaw the transition from Communism to capitalism as the first finance minister of post-Soviet Russia. | 164 |
| 4721. | Europe Drops Microsoft Antitrust Case Over Browsers: European regulators dropped the case after Microsoft agreed to offer customers a choice of Web browsers, ending what could have been a costly legal battle for Microsoft. | 222 |
| 4722. | Danish Police Arrest Hundreds in Climate Protests: Police officers fired tear gas and wielded batons on Wednesday to beat back hundreds of demonstrators at the climate summit meeting. | 183 |
| 4723. | Chiropractic College's Rugby Team Is Good for Business: While rugby proponents may reject the label of most dangerous sport, players' out-of-whack spines afford an assembly line of bodies to press on at Life University. | 219 |
| 4724. | Iran Says It Tested Long-Range Missile: Iran said Wednesday it has successfully tested what it called an upgraded version of its longest-range, solid-fuel missile. | 163 |
| 4725. | Burmese Dissident Meets With Party: The military regime in Myanmar allowed the opposition leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to meet with senior members of her party on Wednesday. | 172 |
| 4726. | Russia's Market Reform Architect Dies: Yegor Gaidar, the architect of the market reforms that helped cement Russia's transition from Communism, died on Wednesday. He was 53. | 173 |
| 4727. | Montevideo Journal: A Market for Beef Ambles Across a Border: Political and economic upheaval in Argentina has helped open the door for its neighbor Uruguay to claim the grass-fed mantle in worldwide beef sales. | 211 |
| 4728. | Nuclear Memo in Persian Puzzles Spy Agencies: An unauthenticated memorandum about Iran and its nuclear research raises as many questions as it answers. | 151 |
| 4729. | Russians Buy Stake in Web Games: Digital Sky Technologies, the Russian firm that invested more than $200 million in Facebook, is leading a group that is buying a $180 million stake in Zygna, a creator of online games. | 217 |
| 4730. | The Wedding? I'm Here for the Cookies: No matter how fancy the venue, tables laden with dozens of homemade cookies are a tradition at wedding receptions in Pittsburgh. | 167 |
| 4731. | Second City Looks Back in Laughter: Second City, the improvisational troupe that changed the tone of comedy, commemorated its 50th anniversary with shows, parties and panel discussions. | 185 |
| 4732. | Doctor Under Inquiry Has Treated Baseball Players: Dr. Anthony Galea is being examined by authorities regarding distribution of performance-enhancing drugs. | 156 |
| 4733. | Seeing Politics in Plan to Cut Student Transit Aid: The proposal to phase out free bus and subway rides for students is seen by some as a negotiating tactic for the cash-strapped Metropolitan Transportation Authority. | 217 |
| 4734. | Never Listen to C0line? Radio Meter Begs to Differ: By measuring what people listen to rather than what they report, a radio rating system is finding new winners. | 162 |
| 4735. | Abkhazia Is Recognized 0 by Nauru: Facing depletion of its main resource, phosphates, Nauru is only the fourth nation to recognize the region, which separated from Georgia. | 172 |
| 4736. | Unwelcome Spotlight on SAC Capital: After a former SAC analyst was charged for activities occurring after he left the firm, a flurry of articles have tried to connect SAC with the investigation. | 194 |
| 4737. | As Goldman Thrives, Some Say an Ethos Has Faded: Some current and former executives of Goldman Sachs are convinced that, under the leadership of Lloyd C. Blankfein, it now puts quick profits above all else. | 206 |
| 4738. | Pittsburgh Sets Vote on Adding Tax on Tuition: The mayor says a 1 percent tuition tax on students attending college in Pittsburgh would raise revenue that is needed to pay pensions for retired city workers. | 206 |
| 4739. | Working Families Party Documents Subpoenaed: Federal prosecutors subpoenaed documents from the Working Families Party, the most serious development in an ever-widening examination of the party's financing. | 205 |
| 4740. | Festiveness, Stacked Up Southern Style: Especially at Christmas, the cake ladies of southeastern Alabama distinguish themselves with creations that can reach 15 layers or more. | 176 |
| 4741. | Los Angeles Police Accused of Waste: An audit found that 84 percent of transactions were made without soliciting competitive bidding, as required by city and department protocols. | 179 |
| 4742. | Grand Jury Indicts Galleon Chief and Associate: A federal grand jury formally indicted Raj Rajaratnam and Danielle Chiesi on Tuesday, accusing the billionaire hedge fund manager of the Galleon Group and the former Bear Stearns fund manager of operating at the center of a vast insider trading ring. | 298 |
| 4743. | Shinnecock Tribe Moves Close to U.S. Recognition: The Shinnecocks, based on Long Island, have met the required federal criteria and may soon be able to open a casino. | 166 |
| 4744. | Obama Tells Prison to Take Detainees: President Obama ordered the federal government to acquire a prison in northwestern Illinois to house some terrorism suspects held at Guant0namo Bay, Cuba. | 192 |
| 4745. | Oral Roberts, Evangelist, Dies at 91: Mr. Roberts's televised ministry attracted millions of followers worldwide and made him one of the most recognizable and controversial religious leaders of the 20th century. | 211 |
| 4746. | Climate Talks Near Deal on Preservation of Forests: Negotiators were closing in on a sweeping deal that would compensate countries for preserving forests and other natural landscapes. | 183 |
| 4747. | Pakistan Court Approves Arrests of 5 Americans: A court approved the arrests of five young Americans and allowed 10 days for questioning on suspicion that they were seeking training to fight U.S. troops in Afghanistan. | 218 |
| 4748. | China's Rapid Reactor Expansion Raises Concerns: China's aggressive expansion of nuclear plants could cut carbon emissions, but experts worry that the pace may lead to shortcuts. | 178 |
| 4749. | Martinez, Ex-Councilman, Gets 5 Years for Stealing $100,000: Miguel Martinez is to serve five years in prison on three felony counts involving the misuse of public money intended for nonprofit organizations. | 208 |
| 4750. | Credit Suisse to Settle Over U.S. Sanctions on Iran: Credit Suisse is expected to pay a fine of more than $500 million to settle charges that it violated sanctions. | 164 |
| 4751. | D.C. Council Approves Gay Marriage: The bill may still face obstacles in Congress, among city voters and in the courts, but most advocates say they expect it to become law by the spring. | 186 |
| 4752. | D.C. Council Approves Gay Marriage: The Washington, D.C., City Council voted Tuesday to legalize gay marriage in the nation's capital. | 134 |
| 4753. | Court Orders United Homeless Organization to Remove Tables: The United Homeless Organization's president, Stephen Riley, and its director, Myra Walker, used tens of thousands of dollars from the group for personal expenses while failing to provide any services for the homeless, officials say. | 293 |
| 4754. | Boeing Looks for Momentum in Dreamliner Takeoff: The new 787 lifted off for the first time on Tuesday, burdened with restoring Boeing's global preeminence. | 155 |
| 4755. | News Analysis: Weighing Netanyahu as Peace Maker: Some observers say Benjamin Netanyahu, like previous hawks who became prime minister, is shifting his views. | 158 |
| 4756. | At Home of 'As Seen on TV,' a Chance for Inventors: At TeleBrands headquarters, entrepreneurs try to get their products a starring role on late-night infomercials. | 163 |
| 4757. | Obama Health Care Meeting Aims to Rally Senators: President Obama will appeal to Senate Democrats' sense of history on Tuesday as he exhorts them to approve the contentious health care legislation. | 197 |
| 4758. | Music: Thank You, Professor, That Was Putrid: "Hideous Gnosis," a six-hour theory symposium on black-metal music, commenced on Saturday at Public Assembly. | 155 |
| 4759. | Lieberman: The Fallout: The independent from Connecticut may have accomplished what Democratic leaders could not: party unity. | 126 |
| 4760. | Official Hopes Prison Crisis May Spur Change: A tough new report about New York's youth prisons can help bring about reform, the chief of a state agency says. | 158 |
| 4761. | Delegates at Talks Scramble as Gulf on Issues Remains: Major players appeared to be no closer to settling the disputes between richer and poorer nations that have stymied the talks, as protesters and police clashed on Tuesday. | 226 |
| 4762. | 'Up In the Air' Nabs Some Golden Globe Love: "Nine," "Avatar" and "Inglorious Basterds" round out nomination leaders, while Meryl Streep gets to compete against herself. | 169 |
| 4763. | Car Bomb Kills Dozens in Pakistan: The bomb ripped through a busy marketplace in central Pakistan, damaging stores and the home of a senior regional official, the police said. | 175 |
| 4764. | Bomb Explodes in Central Pakistan: A suspected car bomb ripped through a market near the home of a politician in central Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 25 others. | 192 |
| 4765. | Car Bombs Strike 3 Sites in Baghdad: A series of apparently coordinated car bombs exploded on Tuesday morning, killing at least four people and wounding 14 others, Iraqi police officials said. | 192 |
| 4766. | Suicide Car Bomb Blast in Kabul: A blast in central Kabul killed at least eight people and wounded 40 more on Thursday outside a hotel frequented by foreigners, Afghan authorities said. | 185 |
| 4767. | Obama and Buffett May Be Distant Cousins: President Obama and the oracle of Omaha may share more than political views. | 118 |
| 4768. | Left Waiting by Yankees, Matsui Jumps to Angels: Hideki Matsui, the Most Valuable Player of the World Series, agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels, pending a physical. | 184 |
| 4769. | U.S. Said to Pick Illinois Prison to House Detainees: The Obama administration is expected to announce on Tuesday that some of the terrorism suspects being held at Guant0namo Bay will be moved to a prison in northwestern Illinois. | 230 |
| 4770. | Setbacks Signal Post-Election Life for Bloomberg: In the past few weeks, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has suffered several setbacks, been forced to modify signature demands and backed down from high-profile fights. | 212 |
| 4771. | Lieberman Flexes Muscle as Democrats Rethink Health Plan: The senator is infuriating his old party, and enjoying it. Democrats suggested they may bow to his demands by scrapping an expansion of Medicare and dropping the public option. | 234 |
| 4772. | Dealbook: Putting Obama on Hold, in a Hint of Who's Boss: When three banking titans said bad weather prevented them from meeting with the president, one could see the balance of power shifting back in Wall Street's favor. | 221 |
| 4773. | Sports Medicine Pioneer Subject of Doping Inquiry: A Canadian doctor who treated top athletes is being investigated for reportedly providing them with performance-enhancing drugs. | 179 |
| 4774. | Senate Democrats Likely to Drop Medicare Expansion: Senate Democratic leaders said they were prepared to make other changes in sweeping health legislation as they tried to rally their caucus for passage. | 203 |
| 4775. | Author Grants Exclusive E-Book Rights to Amazon: Amazon will have the exclusive e-book rights to two books from Stephen R. Covey, a move that promises to raise the anxiety level among print publishers. | 201 |
| 4776. | Democrats Likely to Drop Medicare Expansion: Senate Democrats said on Monday that they were prepared to abandon a proposal to allow people to begin purchasing coverage through Medicare at age 55. | 195 |
| 4777. | Wells Fargo to Repay $25 Billion in TARP Money: Wells Fargo said Monday evening that it would repay the entire $25 billion that it received in the government's bailout last year. It said some of the money would come from a $10.4 billion stock sale. | 248 |
| 4778. | Matsui Agrees With the Angels: After seven years and a World Series M.V.P. award with the Yankees, Hideki Matsui is moving on to Anaheim. | 137 |
| 4779. | Onetime Nevada Brothel Could Become Conservationists' Oasis: The Mustang Ranch's presence on a parcel of land on the Truckee River kept development at bay, thus improving the chances of restoring the flora and fauna. | 216 |
| 4780. | Half a Lifetime Spent in Pursuit of Waterbirds: Theodore Cross spent the first half of his life oblivious to birds only to become one of their most ardent photographers and advocates in the second half. | 202 |
| 4781. | Poll Shows Mounting Toll of Joblessness on Nation: Unemployment has caused major life changes and mental health issues for millions of Americans, a New York Times/CBS News poll finds. | 183 |
| 4782. | Bloomberg Eyes Danish Offshore Wind Farm and Sees New York's Future: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg paid a visit to the world's largest offshore wind farm. He liked what he saw. | 184 |
| 4783. | The TV Watch: Waking Up Serious Instead of Silly: George Stephanopoulos didn't adjust to the tabloid tone of morning news so much as bring his sober Washington talk show with him to the ABC studio in Times Square. | 213 |
| 4784. | Times/CBS News Poll: The Recession's Profound Impact: About half of Americans who are unemployed say the recession has been a hardship on them and caused major life changes, and most do not expect relief any time soon, according to a new nationwide poll. | 254 |
| 4785. | Supreme Court Takes Texting Case: A police department inspected a worker's personal messages sent and received on a government pager. | 133 |
| 4786. | Accused Qaeda Detainees May Be Tried in Brooklyn: Several men being held in Guant0namo Bay, Cuba, may be tried in federal court, Justice Department officials said. | 163 |
| 4787. | Pakistan Rebuffs U.S. on Taliban Crackdown: The Pakistani military has refused to turn on Siraj Haqqani, the strongest Taliban warrior in Afghanistan and a long time asset of the Pakistani spy agency. | 200 |
| 4788. | Justices to to Hear Text-Message Case: The Supreme Court said on Monday it would decide whether privacy rights covered a worker's personal text message on employer-owned equipment. | 180 |
| 4789. | M.T.A. Proposes Severe Service Cuts; 2 Subway Lines May Be Eliminated: Fewer subway trains would run in the middle of the day, late at night and on weekends. Two lines, the W and Z, would stop running altogether. | 212 |
| 4790. | Weather Keeps Some Bankers Away From Obama Talk: President Obama met with the chiefs of the biggest U.S. banks to press them to help speed the economic recovery. But bad weather kept some executives away from Washington. | 220 |
| 4791. | Readers' Photos: What Makes a Family?: Family is on your mind these days. How about in your album? What pictures do you have that say "family" -- even without a caption? | 169 |
| 4792. | Gang Violence Grows on an Indian Reservation: Styling themselves after large urban gangs, the Indian gangs have emerged as one more destructive force in some of the country's poorest and most neglected places. | 209 |
| 4793. | Talks Stall as Poorer Nations Threaten to Walk Out: Saying that that richer countries were not doing enough to cut emissions, developing countries' delegates upended climate talks on Monday. | 190 |
| 4794. | Exxon's Natural Gas Holdings Grow With $31 Billion Deal: Exxon's purchase of XTO, which has expertise in the growing area of shale gas, is one of the biggest energy deals in years. | 180 |
| 4795. | Exxon Mobil to Buy XTO Energy for $41 Billion: Exxon Mobil said Monday that it has agreed to buy XTO Energy, a natural gas producer, for $31 billion in stock and the assumption of $10 billion in debt, in one of the biggest energy mergers of recent years. | 254 |
| 4796. | Iran Says 3 Americans to Face Trial: Iran did not specificy the charges brought against the three Americans, who arrested in July after crossing the border with Iraq. | 166 |
| 4797. | Toyota to Sell Plug-In Hybrid in 2011: The company said it planned a widespread release of its hybrid as it scrambles to gain the upper hand in a crowded battle over next-generation technology. | 193 |
| 4798. | Citigroup Says It Has Reached a Deal to Repay Bailout Funds: Citigroup will become the last of the big Wall Street banks to exit the bailout program after reaching a deal to repay the remaining $20 billion of federal aid. | 221 |
| 4799. | The Neediest Cases: With a Too-Tiny Baby, She Was Out of Work and Out of a Home: Tysheen Barr and her boys, Kysheen and Kyler, have endured a series of struggles since Kyler was born more than three months early. | 212 |
| 4800. | Iran to Try 3 American Hikers: TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's foreign minister says three Americans jailed since crossing the border from Iraq in July will go on trial. | 165 |
| 4801. | Pakistan Bars Deportation of Detained Americans: A court barred the deportation of five U.S. Muslims said to have traveled to Pakistan to join the fight against U.S. forces in Afghanistan, until judges can review their case. | 224 |
| 4802. | Santana's Home. Grab Your Glove.: Every year, Johan Santana returns to his hometown of Tovar, Venezuela where he hands out Christmas presents to children and organizes local soccer and baseball tournaments. | 206 |
| 4803. | Militants Kill 8 at Afghan Checkpoint: Eight Afghan police officers in the northeastern Baghlan Province were killed Monday when militants opened fire on a checkpoint, a local official said. | 190 |
| 4804. | The Media Equation: Under Murdoch, Tilting Rightward at The Journal: There are growing indications in the news pages that Rupert Murdoch, a lifelong conservative, is looking to use The Wall Street Journal to play politics. | 222 |
| 4805. | Eagles 45, Giants 38: Eagles Come Out on Top Against Giants: The Giants lost to the Eagles at the Meadowlands in a game where first-place in the N.F.C. East was on the line. | 173 |
| 4806. | West Bank Is Tense After Arson at Mosque: The villagers assume the attack was meant as revenge for the Israeli government's recently declared moratorium on new building in Jewish settlements in the West Bank. | 208 |
| 4807. | Abu Dhabi Gives Dubai $10 Billion to Help Pay Debt: Dubai said on Monday it had received $10 billion from fellow U.A.E. member Abu Dhabi to help it repay an Islamic bond maturing on Monday. | 189 |
| 4808. | New York Finds Extreme Crisis in Youth Prisons: A report found the system of juvenile prisons is broken, with young people battling addiction held alongside violent offenders in abysmal facilities. | 197 |
| 4809. | In Bolivia, Water and Ice Tell of Climate Change: Addressing problems like Bolivia's, where the retreat of glaciers threatens water supplies, is a key focus of talks in Copenhagen. | 180 |
| 4810. | Woman Linked to Spitzer Gets Advice Column: Ashley Dupre goes from notoriety for her time with Eliot Spitzer to a dispenser of advice. | 134 |
| 4811. | Citigroup Nears Deal to Return Bailout Billions: The bank was close to a deal to be the last of the big banks to exit the bailout, after trying to persuade regulators that it was sound enough to stand on its own. | 212 |
| 4812. | Long-Term Care Is Latest Issue in Health Care Debate: A new insurance program would help people with severe disabilities, though the benefits could also be used to help pay for nursing homes or assisted living. | 210 |
| 4813. | Viruses That Leave Victims Red in the Facebook: Viruses are rampaging through social networking sites, sending out humiliating messages to friends and followers. | 161 |
| 4814. | Advertising: Big Risk in a One-Man Brand Like Tiger Woods: Accenture ended its sponsorship of Tiger Woods, showing that in advertising as in sports, there are no sure things. | 174 |
| 4815. | Live Analysis: Eagles 24, Giants 10, 2nd quarter: The Giants and Eagles meet at the Meadowlands with first-place on the line. | 125 |
| 4816. | As Prices Fall, Blu-ray Players Are Invited Home: Analysts predict that sales will be up 112 percent over last year, one of the true bright spots in retailing this holiday season. | 179 |
| 4817. | Attacker Fractures Berlusconi's Nose: A man assaulted the Italian prime minister, raising questions about the leader's security amid a rising tide of criticism. | 160 |
| 4818. | With a New Phone, Google May Challenge Apple: Google plans to begin selling its unlocked smartphone early next year, a move that could challenge Apple's leadership in the market. | 178 |
| 4819. | Next Chapter in Story of Billy and Patti Romp: Almost a quarter of a century after Billy and Patti Romp's first trip to New York to sell Christmas trees, their lives have realigned. | 181 |
| 4820. | In Budget Fight, Paterson Withholds Aid to Localities: Gov. David A. Paterson said he would withhold $750 million, saying that strong action was necessary to prevent New York from becoming insolvent. | 199 |
| 4821. | McCain, Distanced From Race, Raises Senate Voice: At 73, the Arizona Republican has seized a G.O.P. leadership vacuum and has been more visible now than at any time since losing his presidential bid last year. | 209 |
| 4822. | Obama Says Afghan Buildup Must Show Results: President Obama said military officials should know by December 2010 whether a strategy is meeting objectives. | 155 |
| 4823. | Lieberman Rules Out Voting for Health Bill: In a surprise setback for Democrats, Senator Joseph I. Lieberman said he would vote against the health care bill in its current form. | 177 |
| 4824. | Nuclear Site Finds Money Can Bring Headaches: The Savannah River Site was given $1.6 billion to clean up radioactive waste. But the pressure to spend the money has led to bitter disputes. | 187 |
| 4825. | Morgan Stanley Hires Ex-Merrill Executive Fleming: Morgan Stanley said Sunday that it has hired Gregory J. Fleming, formerly Merrill Lynch's president, as the president of its investment management and global research operations. | 229 |
| 4826. | Naju Journal: River Project Fuels Competing Claims of Green: A project to remake South Korea's four longest rivers has spurred a national debate over what constitutes green development. | 185 |
| 4827. | Limited Magic for Disney's 'Princess': "The Princess and the Frog" opened in first place but on the low end of industry expectations. | 133 |
| 4828. | Video of Berlusconi After Attack in Milan: Video from Italy showed the chaotic scenes that ensued after Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was struck in the face following a rally in Milan on Sunday and rushed from the scene with blood on his face. | 254 |
| 4829. | Senate Passes Federal Spending Bill: The Senate sent President Obama a $446.8 billion measure, leaving Congress free to try to sort out a remaining tangle of year-end business. | 176 |
| 4830. | Green Inc. Column: Week of Posturing at Climate Talks: The climate meeting unfolded as expected: with much posturing, minor progress and punctuated moments of drama. | 165 |
| 4831. | Accenture Ends Sponsorship of Woods: Global consulting and outsourcing firm Accenture is ending its sponsorship of Tiger Woods, saying the golfer is "no longer the right representative." | 186 |
| 4832. | Berlusconi Is Punched at Rally: Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy was punched in the face at the end of a rally in Milan, reports said, as he was signing autographs. | 173 |
| 4833. | Paul A. Samuelson, Groundbreaking Economist, Dies at 94: Mr. Samuelson was the first American Nobel laureate in economics and the foremost academic economist of the 20th century. | 178 |
| 4834. | Summers Predicts Job Growth by Spring: Lawrence H. Summers, President Obama's top economic advisor, predicted that, by the spring, the ranks of working Americans will start to grow once again. | 192 |
| 4835. | Complaint Box | Weather Forecasts: Television meteorologists have devalued the word "storm" in their often over-the-top coverage of the weather. | 144 |
| 4836. | Sunday Routine | Francisco J. N00ez: A Morning Scherzo, Slowing to Adagio: Francisco J. N00ez, director of the Young People's Chorus of New York City, starts the day briskly and slows down from there. | 200 |
| 4837. | What's Rotten for Obama in Denmark: It'll be hard to unite the world in Copenhagen when you can't unite your own country. (Or, at least, your Senate.) | 150 |
| 4838. | Mysteries Swirl as Thais Seize N. Korean Arms: Thai officials have offered few details about the seizure of an aircraft flying from North Korea packed with weapons. | 164 |
| 4839. | 31 Inmates Freed as Militants Attack Philippine Jail: Scores of suspected militants burst through a concrete wall and barged into a jail in the volatile southern Philippines, sparking a gunbattle in which two people were killed. | 228 |
| 4840. | The Homeless Are Wherever Jobs Vanish: Homelessness is on the rise in New York City's suburban communities, many of which are not equipped to handle the crisis. | 160 |
| 4841. | Body Found on Mt. Hood, 2 Climbers Still Missing: PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Rescuers recovered the body of a mountaineer and are searching for his companions, two days after the trio began climbing an especially treacherous face of Oregon's Mount Hood. | 249 |
| 4842. | A Musical's Star Plays, and Admires, Warhol: Randy Harrison of the Showtime series "Queer as Folk" plays the painter and film director Andy Warhol in a musical at the Yale Repertory Theater. | 190 |
| 4843. | Military Memo: Defense Secretary's Trip Encounters Snags in Two Theaters: In travel, as in war, plans ran amok as Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates was grounded by weather, stood up by a prime minister and startled by the president of Afghanistan. | 247 |
| 4844. | Houston Is Largest City to Elect Openly Gay Mayor: The city controller, Annise Parker, who avoided making an issue of her sexual orientation, won a run-off election. | 165 |
| 4845. | Body Found on Mt. Hood; 2 Still Missing: Crews found the body of a climber missing on Oregon's Mount Hood, but two others were still missing nearly two days after the three set out to climb the west side of the 11,000-foot peak, a sheriff's spokesman said. | 256 |
| 4846. | Tiger Woods and the Perils of Modern Celebrity: As the Tiger Woods brand goes pop and accusers scrum over notoriety, a few thoughts on the hidden costs of fame. | 160 |
| 4847. | Californians Face Snow, Rain and Mud: LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Another in a series of winter storms moved into California Saturday, bringing rain and snow while sending mud and debris on to highways. | 194 |
| 4848. | Militants Attack Philippine Jail: An official said dozens of suspected Islamic militants stormed a jail in the volatile southern Philippines, freeing 31 inmates in a nighttime attack. | 183 |
| 4849. | Mark Ingram Wins Heisman Trophy: Alabama running back Mark Ingram became the first Crimson Tide player to receive college football's biggest award in the closest race in the award's history. | 190 |
| 4850. | Legislator Sees Echoes of Vietnam in Afghan War: Democratic Representative David R. Obey of Wisconsin is preparing the challenge from the left to President Obama's Afghanistan troop surge. | 188 |
| 4851. | Google Appears Closer to Releasing Its Own Phone: Google begins internal tests of a new phone that its employees are calling a "Google phone," suggesting the company will market the device. | 189 |
| 4852. | Chile's 'Children of Democracy' Sitting Out Presidential Election: As Chileans head to the polls with a historic opportunity to break the 20-year hold of the governing Concertaci0n coalition, young voters are not likely to play a major role. | 241 |
| 4853. | 21st-Century Babies: Uncertain Laws on Surrogates Leave Custody at Issue: Surrogacy is largely without regulation, creating an emerging commercial market for babies that raises vexing ethical questions. | 202 |
| 4854. | Can Nokia Recapture Its Glory Days?: The cellphone maker is losing ground to iPhones and BlackBerrys and recently posted its first quarterly loss in more than a decade. | 168 |
| 4855. | Final Votes for the Heisman: Readers have one last chance to make a case for who should win college football's most storied award. | 130 |
| 4856. | U.N. Experts Get Threats in Inquiry Into Somalia: Businessmen may be funneling aid to terrorist groups, and members of a panel investigating this possibility have received death threats. | 186 |
| 4857. | Iraq Auctions Rights to 7 Oil Fields: The money will be critical to helping Iraq rebuild from the war, but significant obstacles remain. | 136 |
| 4858. | Thais Seize Plane Carrying Weapons From North Korea: A cargo aircraft flying from North Korea was bound for a country in "South Asia" and was seized by Thai authorities who detained the plane's crew members. | 207 |
| 4859. | Gillette to Limit Role of Woods in Marketing: The sponsor was the first to distance itself from the golfer after he took an "indefinite break" to repair his marriage. | 166 |
| 4860. | Menopause, as Brought to You by Big Pharma: Lawsuits and internal company documents offer a rare look into how Pfizer and its predecessors promoted the idea of taking hormone drugs. | 181 |
| 4861. | Congregation Works With U.S. to Release Immigrant Detainees: An unusual agreement between the Reformed Church of Highland Park, N.J., and immigration officials has freed some Indonesians. | 187 |
| 4862. | Manning and Saturday Have Kept Colts on Leading Edge: Center Jeff Saturday was out of football when the Colts found him. Eleven years later, he is still snapping the ball to Peyton Manning. | 189 |
| 4863. | U.S. and Russia Open Arms Talks on Web Security: After years of rejecting Russia's overtures, the United States is seeking a new approach needed to blunt an international arms race in cyberspace. | 195 |
| 4864. | Shippers Prepare (and Hope) for a Holiday Crush: Retail sales in the U.S. showed a slight increase in November, and delivery companies are expecting to see a resulting rise in holiday package traffic. | 200 |
| 4865. | Rates Are Low, but Banks Balk at Refinancing: The plight of homeowners unable to refinance despite massive aid to banks is a volatile political issue. | 150 |
| 4866. | Sports of The Times: Time for Woods to Put a Face on the Apology: If Tiger Woods's handlers think his statement Friday that he is taking a sabbatical from golf will put out the fire, they are wrong. | 198 |
| 4867. | Senate Clears Way for Approval of Spending Measure: The Senate voted to limit debate on a $446.8 billion spending measure that finances much of the federal government, clearing the way for final approval. | 204 |
| 4868. | Generation B: Grandpa Does More Than Baby-Sit: There is heartache when an adult child is unable or unwilling to be a parent. | 124 |
| 4869. | Shippers Prepare (and Hope) for a Holiday Crush: Retail sales in the U.S. showed a slight increase in November, and delivery companies are expecting to see a resulting rise in holiday package traffic. | 200 |
| 4870. | On Paper, the Rights Are Clear, but Battles Rage Over E-Books: The ownership of the e-book rights to older titles is a source of conflict in one of the publishing industry's last remaining areas of growth. | 205 |
| 4871. | An Appraisal: A Populist Museum Chief With a Sense of Wonder: Thomas Hoving, the former director of the Metropolitan Museum, wanted people to feel that same thrill he felt standing in front of a picture. | 203 |
| 4872. | Protesters Gather to Urge Action on Climate Change: Thousands of protesters from around the globe converged in a parliamentary square for what was expected to be the largest demonstration during two weeks of talks. | 214 |
| 4873. | Iran Agrees to Nuclear Fuel Swap: Iran is ready to exchange the bulk of its enriched uranium for nuclear fuel rods, as proposed by the U.N., but according to its own mechanisms and timetable, the foreign minister said. | 218 |
| 4874. | Houston Mayoral Race Sees Personal Attacks: Houston will elect its next mayor in a runoff that has become focused on one candidate's sexual orientation. | 152 |
| 4875. | Wrestling His Demons to Release the Artist Within: Jaiquan Fayson, a former drug dealer, has beaten mental illness and alcoholism and aims to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. | 181 |
| 4876. | Philippines to Lift Martial Law: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo approved the lifting of a weeklong period of martial law in a southern Philippine province where 57 people were massacred. | 189 |
| 4877. | The Saturday Profile: Rock 'n' Roll Explains a Star's Life Under Communism: Jan Josef Liefers, a German TV star, is using the rock music of his youth to voice his feelings about growing up in East Germany. | 205 |
| 4878. | Colleges Turn the Economic Crisis Into a Lesson Plan: At Columbia, Cornell and other universities, new and revamped courses explore the lessons of the meltdown. | 160 |
| 4879. | U.S. and Japan Reach Open Skies Deal: The U.S. and Japan reached a landmark agreement to relax limits on flights between the two countries, opening up the possibility of broader cross-border airline alliances. | 209 |
| 4880. | Immigration Officials Arrest 300 in California: Federal agents say the three-day sweep represents a new resolve to zero in on serious criminals who are in the country illegally. | 177 |
| 4881. | C.I.A. Drops a Contractor: Blackwater: The contract gave employees with the security company formerly called Blackwater Worldwide an operational role in one of the Central Intelligence Agency's most significant covert programs. | 227 |
| 4882. | News Analysis: New Cases Test Optimism on Extremism by U.S. Muslims: The rampage in Fort Hood, Tex., and the account of Virginia men who went to Pakistan challenge the idea that U.S. Muslims are less vulnerable to radicalization than those in Europe. | 250 |
| 4883. | Poor Children Likelier to Get Antipsychotics: Some children from poor families may be receiving powerful drugs not because they need them but because it is deemed a cheaper way to treat a problem. | 196 |
| 4884. | Geothermal Project in California Is Shut Down: The company in charge of a project to extract renewable energy from deep bedrock has removed its drill rig and informed federal officials that the project will be abandoned. | 220 |
| 4885. | Cuba Detains a U.S. Contractor: The detention threatens to reignite tensions at a time when both countries had promised more engagement. | 136 |
| 4886. | Violence Grips South Sudan as Vote Nears on Independence: More than 2,000 people have been killed this year in southern Sudan in ethnically driven battles, with some Sudanese believing that northern Sudanese leaders are arming factions. | 236 |
| 4887. | Big City: To Feed the Hungry, Keep the Can, Open a Wallet: As uncharitable as it may sound, the annual holiday food drives, and the canned goods they bring in, are about as welcome as fruitcake in some corners. | 210 |
| 4888. | A Run of Shattered Skiers and Broken Dreams: International skiing officials are scrambling to address safety concerns raised by a recent spate of horrific crashes by some of the world's most accomplished skiers. | 211 |
| 4889. | Affordable Skiing | Ski Guide 2010: Where Peaks Are High, and Prices Low: From cheap ski resorts in New England to cozy chalets in Aspen for under $150, a budget travel guide to 10 North American ski resorts. | 208 |
| 4890. | Woods Taking 'Indefinite Break' From Golf: In a statement in which he publicly acknowledged extramarital behavior for the first time, Tiger Woods announced on Friday that he was taking an "indefinite break" from his golf career to focus on his troubled marriage. | 262 |
| 4891. | Greece Struggles to Stay Afloat as Debts Pile On: Greece's problems are being closely watched as other European nations, including Ireland and Spain, struggle to prove they can stimulate growth. | 194 |
| 4892. | Drone Strike Kills Qaeda Operative in Pakistan: A missile fired this week by a Central Intelligence Agency drone over Pakistan killed a top Qaeda operations planner, according to U.S. officials. | 194 |
| 4893. | Tiger Woods Taking Hiatus From Professional Golf: Tiger Woods announced a leave from professional golf to work on saving his family, using the word "infidelity" for the first time in a statement on his Web site. | 211 |
| 4894. | On Religion: In a Manhattan Classroom, Judaism Meets the Facts of Life: A rabbi combines sex education and Jewish law in a course for high school sophomores. | 157 |
| 4895. | C.I.A. Said to End Blackwater Contract: The Director of the C.I.A. Leon Panetta has canceled a secret contract with the former Blackwater security firm, according to a person familiar with the contract. | 202 |
| 4896. | Your Money: Use the Entire Gift Card, or the Store Benefits: Major retailers and banks often profit from unspent portions of gift cards, but consumers don't seem to notice. | 172 |
| 4897. | Economy Tempers Museums' Exuberance: Many poured millions into building larger, flashier spaces in recent years, but critics wonder if that ever made sense. | 156 |
| 4898. | House Passes Far-Reaching Bill Tightening Financial Rules: The regulatory overhaul, meant to address what supporters have called the underlying causes of the financial crisis, has yet to pass in the Senate. | 206 |
| 4899. | Sanford's Wife Files for Divorce: Jenny Sanford announced on Friday that she is filing for divorce from her husband, Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina, who confessed in June to an affair. | 189 |
| 4900. | On Washington: Obama Outlines a Vision of Might and Right: President Obama's evolving approach to national security as set out in his Nobel Prize speech lacks bumper-sticker simplicity. | 185 |
| 4901. | Night and Day: They shared a country of origin and a rented taxi, one driving it by night and one by day, but little else. Until one fateful day. | 145 |
| 4902. | Music: Serious Music? He Loves It. No, Seriously.: As the New York Philharmonic's radio announcer, Alec Baldwin is taking on the role of pitchman for high art. | 159 |
| 4903. | Caracas Journal: In Venezuela, Even Death May Not Bring Peace: A once-elegant cemetery is being ransacked by grave robbers in what some say reflects a societal breakdown. | 170 |
| 4904. | U.S. Retail Sales Exceed Forecasts: Consumers spent more on gasoline and a wide range of other goods, data showed, raising hopes of a self-sustaining economic recovery. | 168 |
| 4905. | Protesters Converge on Copenhagen: Danish law enforcement fanned out across the city Friday morning in anticipation of protests at various corporate targets. | 157 |
| 4906. | U.N. Afghan Mission Chief to Resign: The diplomat, Kai Eide, drew criticism from his deputy last summer in the aftermath of the Afghan elections. | 145 |
| 4907. | Gates Expects New Sanctions on Iran: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates's remarks were the first from a senior U.S. official to say that tougher sanctions were likely. | 166 |
| 4908. | Payback Time: Many See the VAT Option as a Cure for Runaway Deficits: Runaway federal deficits have thrust a politically unsavory savior into the spotlight: a nationwide tax on goods and services. | 196 |
| 4909. | Island Nations Seek Lower Warming Goal: Island states facing the prospect of centuries of rising seas offered a new draft text reducing by 0.5 degrees Celsius the proposed ceiling for global temperatures. | 204 |
| 4910. | Putin Seeks Crackdown as Fire Toll Rises: Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin demanded a crackdown on regulators who fail to enforce safety measures, as the death toll from a fire at a nightclub rose to 141 people. | 211 |
| 4911. | Reporter's Notebook: Global and Local Concerns Cross Paths in 'Hopenhagen': From a truck-size piece of globe art adorned with mirrors, to a 50-foot canvas sphere projected each night at City Hall Square, every block of Copenhagen seems embroidered with a green global consciousness. | 282 |
| 4912. | Theater: Come On, Santa, Put Your Clothes Back On: Beloved sacred and secular holiday stories are being bisected, dissected and disrespected all over town. | 155 |
| 4913. | Kikkan Randall, the Pride of Alaska on Cross-Country Skis: Kikkan Randall has thrown open the doors on Alaskan cross-country skiing just as one of her heroes, Steve Prefontaine, awakened the country to Oregon's running culture in the 1970s. | 240 |
| 4914. | Cellared Wine as a Window to the Past: As a gift, the standard bottle of wine just doesn't cut it anymore. Sure, a stately red or white is a nice gesture, but let's be honest: these days, it's little more. | 205 |
| 4915. | India Faces Backlash Over a New State: Opponents of the partition of Andhra Pradesh staged protests in central India, even as advocates for the creating other new states began agitating in different regions of the country. | 222 |
| 4916. | Illegal Immigrant Students Publicly Take Up a Cause: With many illegal immigrants lying low to avoid a continuing crackdown, immigrant students have become the most visible supporters of a legislative overhaul. | 210 |
| 4917. | Survey Depicts Latinos as Divided: A new, comprehensive look at young Hispanics 0 two-thirds of whom are native-born Americans 0 paints a mixed picture of their footing in the United States. | 190 |
| 4918. | Slowing Expansion, Harvard Suspends Work on Tower: The four-building science center, estimated to cost at least $1 billion, was scheduled to be finished in 2011, but is now on hold because of financial problems. | 211 |
| 4919. | America's Stonehenge: A Classic Whodunit and Whydunit: Scholars have debated whether the stone cairns and chambers were built by early American Indians, colonial settlers or a migrant European culture that visited these woods nearly 4,000 years ago. | 249 |
| 4920. | Football Analysts Cast a New Eye on Injuries: This fall, from the airwaves of sports talk radio to the broadcast booths at games to doctors offices, the language of brain injuries has taken an abrupt turn from silly to serious. | 227 |
| 4921. | Britain, Long a Libel Mecca, Reviews Laws: England's libel laws, which make jurisdiction easy to obtain and are weighted in favor of complainants, are under attack from publishers and scientists, among others. | 209 |
| 4922. | American Climate Envoy's Good Cop, Bad Cop Roles: The United States' negotiator on climate change is considered an accommodating, low-key envoy who is willing to be blunt as well. | 179 |
| 4923. | Street Vendor Is Killed in Times Square Shootout: Tourists watched as a plainclothes police sergeant tried to question the vendor, who ran off, then turned and opened fire. | 172 |
| 4924. | Blackwater Guards Tied to Covert Raids by the C.I.A.: Former guards with Blackwater Worldwide said that their involvement in the operations blurred the lines supposedly dividing the Central Intelligence Agency, the military and the private security company. | 257 |
| 4925. | Goldman Sachs Bars Cash Bonus for Top Officers: It's unclear if the move, which comes just ahead of new rulings by the government's compensation czar, will placate critics of Wall Street pay. | 191 |
| 4926. | A Politician Goes Hungry To Redraw India's Map: K. Chandrasekhar Rao's hunger strike successfully persuaded the federal government to initiate the process of creating a state for the Telangana minority. | 202 |
| 4927. | Stephanopoulos to Join 'Good Morning': George Stephanopoulos, anchor of ABC's Sunday morning program "This Week," was considered the front-runner for the job. | 158 |
| 4928. | On Sales: What Recession? Taking the Leap and Opening a Niche Business: In October, a couple started Tokyo Rebel, which is devoted to Japanese street fashion. But they kept their other jobs. | 190 |
| 4929. | Notre Dame Is Expected to Name Kelly New Coach: Cincinnati Coach Brian Kelly will be introduced as Notre Dame's next coach at a news conference in South Bend, Ind., on Friday. | 175 |
| 4930. | Swine Flu Death Toll at 10,000 Since April: Federal health officials said Thursday that almost 10,000 people had died of swine flu since April, a significant jump from mortality numbers released last month. | 206 |
| 4931. | Notre Dame Hires Kelly as New Coach: Brian Kelly will be introduced as Notre Dame's next coach at a news conference in South Bend, Ind., on Friday. | 147 |
| 4932. | Senate Pauses on Health Bill to Take Up Spending Measures: The Senate voted Thursday to temporarily put aside the major health care legislation and take up a crucial package of spending measures needed to finance many government operations. | 240 |
| 4933. | Thomas Hoving, Who Shook Up the Met, Dies at 78: Mr. Hoving transformed the Metropolitan Museum of Art during his tumultuous decade-long tenure as director. | 156 |
| 4934. | Goldman Sachs Alters Its Bonus Policy to Quell Uproar: The investment bank announced Thursday that its top executives would be paid in the form of a special stock, rather than in cash. | 184 |
| 4935. | Goldman Alters Pay Plan for Top Executives: Goldman Sachs said on Thursday that it has changed the way it plans to pay its top 30 executives this year, with bonuses coming in the form of stock, as populist outrage over Wall Street's pay packages has swelled in recent months. | 275 |
| 4936. | Bone Drugs May Lower Breast Cancer Risk: Two new studies suggest that bisphosphonate drugs taken to prevent bone loss may help fight breast cancer. | 147 |
| 4937. | $1.4 Billion Oregon Wind Deal Announced: General Electric will supply wind turbines to what it says will be the nation's wind farm in Oregon, in a deal announced on Tuesday. | 173 |
| 4938. | Markets Rise Despite Weak Labor Report: More signs of weakness in the labor market led investors to bet that the government will keep interest rates low. | 153 |
| 4939. | E&P and Kirkus Review to Close as the Other Nielsen Trade Papers Are Sold: Editor & Publisher and Kirkus Review to close as Nielsen Business Media sells its other industry trade papers, including Billboard and the Hollywood Reporter. | 233 |
| 4940. | Police Shoot and Kill Man Outside Hotel in Times Square: Police officers shot a man outside the parking lot of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square on Thursday morning. | 174 |
| 4941. | 5 U.S. Men Arrested in Pakistan Said to Plan Jihad Training: The group was headed to a Taliban sanctuary in Pakistan's tribal areas with the intention of training to fight against American troops, Pakistani police authorities said Thursday. | 240 |
| 4942. | Gates in Iraq to Meet Maliki and U.S. Commanders: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates visited as Baghdad was reeling from bombings and U.S. forces are beginning to prepare for withdrawals this spring. | 198 |
| 4943. | Dinner Crashers Walked All Over Social Code: By crashing a White House state dinner, Michaele and Tareq Salahi trampled countless protocols of official Washington. | 163 |
| 4944. | Citi Is Eager to Pay Back Bailout Aid: Persuading the government that it can stand on its own would be a milestone in the nation's financial recovery. But it is not clear that Citi will be able to do so. | 203 |
| 4945. | Pakistan Detains Five Americans in Raid Tied to Militants: Five young Muslim American men who had disappeared were detained in Pakistan in a raid linked to a militant group. | 173 |
| 4946. | Bodybuilders See Kidney Damage With Steroids: A case study is among the first to assert a direct link between long-term steroid use and kidney disease. | 151 |
| 4947. | For Elderly in Rural Areas, Times Are Distinctly Harder: The recession and cuts to programs for aging Americans have made growing old in isolated areas even tougher. | 165 |
| 4948. | Fate of Ex-Honduran Leader Is in Doubt: A plan for the ousted Honduran president, Manuel Zelaya, to leave the country for exile in Mexico stalled Wednesday night when negotiations over his safe passage fell apart. | 213 |
| 4949. | Uneasy Engagement: China's Economic Power Unsettles the Neighbors: China is finding it harder to cast itself as a friendly alternative to an imperious American superpower. | 171 |
| 4950. | U.S. Envoy Returns From Talks With North Korea: It remained unclear whether Stephen W. Bosworth had won a North Korean promise to resume the six-nation nuclear disarmament talks during his three-day visit. | 205 |
| 4951. | Senate Democrats See Room for Hope on Health Care Bill: Senate Democrats voiced guarded optimism that a deal over the public plan, abortion coverage and other disputes would help them pass health care legislation. | 213 |
| 4952. | Poll Finds Slim Majority Back More Afghanistan Troops: Many Americans are skeptical that the U.S. can count on Afghanistan as a partner in the war, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. | 201 |
| 4953. | Fall Foliage Gums Up Subways in Brooklyn: Subway riders who thought they had come across every reason for train delays 0 station fires, flooded tracks and sick passengers 0 have been presented with a new one. | 208 |
| 4954. | U.S. Defense Secretary Arrives in Iraq: Gates' visit to Iraq comes during a week in which coordinated Baghdad bombings have killed 127 people, for which Al Qaida has claimed responsibility. | 189 |
| 4955. | Accepting Nobel Prize, Obama Evokes 'Just War': Formally accepting the peace prize in Oslo on Thursday, President Obama robustly defended the use of military force "on humanitarian grounds" and to preserve peace. | 212 |
| 4956. | Geithner Outlines Future for TARP: The program will remain in place until next October to help community banks, small businesses and troubled homeowners. | 153 |
| 4957. | In Iraq, Another Threat to Security: Politics: With Iraq reeling from a third wave of bombings, the investigations as much as the attacks themselves have undermined public faith in the government. | 196 |
| 4958. | 5 Americans Held in Pakistan Raid: Pakistani police arrested five American men believed to have gone missing from the Washington, D.C., area last month, officials from both countries said. | 188 |
| 4959. | Blizzard Paralyzes Much of Midwest: A storm dumped ice, snow and rain from Nebraska to Illinois, and Wisconsin and Iowa experienced record snowfalls. | 149 |
| 4960. | NYT: Tech Talk for 12/10/2009: Bettina Edelstein finds out about apps that mash up local government data from Times technology reporter Claire Cain Miller. J.D. Biersdorfer speaks with John White, chief executive of the Association for Computing Machinery, about Computer Science Education Week, and Pedro Rafael Rosado takes apart the tech term "vaporware." In this week's roundup of tech news, AT&T's Mark the Spot app gives iPhone users a location-based way to complain about dropped calls and other cell coverage issues. | 524 |
| 4961. | Pettitte Signs One-Year Deal to Return to Yankees: A day after trading for center fielder Curtis Granderson, they re-signed starter Andy Pettitte for one year and $11.75 million on Wednesday morning. | 199 |
| 4962. | Atlanta Mayor Recount Goes to Reed: Kasim Reed, a lawyer and former state legislator, won by a margin of 714 votes, according to a recount of last week's runoff election. | 170 |
| 4963. | States Spending Less to Fight Smoking: States spent $567 million on smoking prevention and cessation programs in the latest fiscal year, a 15 percent decrease from the year before, a report said. | 195 |
| 4964. | Recognition Woes Hinder G.O.P. Legislator's Run: Scott P. Brown faces an uphill race in his Republican bid for the Senate seat. | 127 |
| 4965. | In Bid to Replace Kennedy, Another Prominent Democrat: Martha M. Coakley made a name for herself prosecuting child abuse cases. | 127 |
| 4966. | Danish Police Seize Protest Equipment: Authorities confiscated paint bombs and other equipment for use during planned protests outside the climate talks. | 153 |
| 4967. | Pressure for a Climate Draft Accord Grows: Countries have begun shuttling drafts for a new deal, which must be ready when top ministers arrive. | 143 |
| 4968. | News Analysis: Senate Health Deal Leaves Many Issues Unresolved: The "broad agreement" that Senator Harry Reid announced Tuesday night was less a final deal than an effort to keep the process moving ahead. | 205 |
| 4969. | Lions and Tigers and Debt: Auctioning Off Tavern on the Green: Next month, the bankrupt restaurant Tavern on the Green's famous treasures will be up for sale to the highest bidder. | 180 |
| 4970. | Collider Meets Its Goal for Power: The Large Hadron Collider achieved its goal to be most powerful physics machine in the world on Tuesday evening. | 147 |
| 4971. | Making a Name for Himself, With Just 3 Letters: B.N.E., a surreptitious graffiti writer, painter and "sticker" whose tag has become ubiquitous, is the focus of a Manhattan exhibition sponsored by an ad agency. | 209 |
| 4972. | Britain to Levy One-Time Tax on Bank Bonuses: The move, which would affect banks' 2009 profits, is considered the most direct attack on bank bonuses anywhere in the world. | 171 |
| 4973. | In Twist, Tribe Fights for College Nickname: State officials say the University of North Dakota should drop its Fighting Sioux nickname, but some Indians disagree. | 163 |
| 4974. | Japan to Give a Plan on Okinawa Base: Japan's prime minister said Wednesday that he wants to present concrete proposals to President Barack Obama next week in hopes of ending a growing rift over an American military air base. | 225 |
| 4975. | China Moves to Bring Dissident to Trial: Liu Xiaobo, a prominent dissident who has been in detention for a year, is charged with seeking to subvert the state by posting online essays favoring democracy. | 202 |
| 4976. | Audit Finds TARP Program Effective: In a year-end review, the independent panel that oversees the financial bailout concluded that the program "can be credited with stopping an economic panic." | 193 |
| 4977. | Nongoma Journal: Spilling the Blood of Bulls to Preserve Zulu Tradition: The bare-handed killing of a bull by Zulu warriors is part of an annual ceremony in South Africa, but this year an animal rights group took up the cause of the doomed bull. | 245 |
| 4978. | White House Memo: Accepting Peace Prize Will Be a Test for Obama: President Obama's acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday will provide one of the most pronounced tests of his rhetorical skill. | 210 |
| 4979. | Restaurant Review: Madangsui: The real purpose of Midtown's Madangsui is Korean barbecue, and it is the best in Manhattan. | 122 |
| 4980. | N.C.A.A. Scrutiny Seen on Tennessee's Recruiting: The N.C.A.A. is investigating the University of Tennessee's football recruiting practices, according to several prospects, their family members and high school administrators. | 225 |
| 4981. | Theater Review | 'Brief Encounter': Revisiting Those Strangers at a Train Station: "Brief Encounter" is a captivating stage adaptation of the 1945 movie. | 153 |
| 4982. | In India, a Developing Case of Innovation Envy: Indians fret that Bangalore, and India more broadly, will remain a low-cost satellite office of the West, rather than a hotbed of entrepreneurship. | 195 |
| 4983. | Civil Liberties Group Loses $20 Million Donor: A donor withdrew an annual gift, punching a 25 percent hole in the American Civil Liberties Union's budget. | 154 |
| 4984. | A Chief Struggles With Madoff Claims: Stephen P. Harbeck, the head of the Securities Investors Protection Corporation, has been criticized for failing to help the victims of feeder or pension funds lost in the Madoff Ponzi scheme. | 230 |
| 4985. | Text Messages: Digital Lipstick on the Collar: Divorce lawyers say they have seen an increase in cases in the past year where a wronged spouse has offered text messages to show that a partner has strayed. | 204 |
| 4986. | Reid Says Deal Resolves a Dispute on the Public Option: The Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, said he and 10 Democratic senators had reached "a broad agreement" to resolve a dispute over a government-run health insurance plan. | 228 |
| 4987. | Player Pulled Into Soccer Betting Maelstrom: One of the players involved in the match-fixing scandal sweeping European soccer spoke for the first time about his involvement in Germany. | 184 |
| 4988. | Climate Deal Likely to Bear Big Price Tag: If negotiators reach an accord at climate talks in Copenhagen, the global changes required will cost trillions of dollars over the next few decades. | 191 |
| 4989. | State Attorney General Chosen in Primary to Replace Kennedy: Martha M. Coakley won the Democratic primary contest in Massachusetts on Tuesday for the seat that Senator Edward M. Kennedy held for 47 years. | 204 |
| 4990. | Plans for Third Heathrow Runway Win Conditional Approval: Britain's plans to build a runway at Heathrow Airport in London won conditional endorsement from the chief climate adviser, which said that the expansion would not necessarily keep Britain from meeting its emission commitments. | 285 |
| 4991. | A Senator's Gift to the Jews, Nonreturnable: Thanks to Senator Orrin G. Hatch, the canon of Hanukkah songs by Mormon senators from Utah just got bigger. | 152 |
| 4992. | Captive Helps Close the Distance Between Israelis: Sociologists, politicians and religious scholars say that rescuing captives has deep Jewish and Israeli roots and has helped place Staff Sgt. Gilad Shalit at the heart of nearly every Israeli Jew. | 247 |
| 4993. | New U.S. Plan to Battle AIDS Slows Growth in Treatment: As the White House unveils its global AIDS plan, the drive to put people on drugs is receding as emphasis shifts to prevention and to diseases that cost less to fight. | 223 |
| 4994. | Senate Rejects Effort to Tighten Bill's Abortion Rules: The Senate votes against adding tougher abortion insurance restrictions to the health care bill. | 152 |
| 4995. | Square Feet: In a Soft Leasing Market, Pet Shops Find Room to Grow: Technology advances in ventilation and soundproofing have made it possible to locate pet stores in apartment buildings. | 187 |
| 4996. | Senate Rejects Tougher Abortion Restrictions: The Senate has rejected an effort to stiffen abortion restrictions in the health care bill, 54 to 45. | 147 |
| 4997. | Surf's Up, Way Up, and Competitors Let Out a Big 'Mahalo': One of surfing's most prestigious and rarest events was a go Tuesday, the first time the competition will be held since 2004. | 184 |
| 4998. | U.S. Agrees to $3 Billion Deal in Indian Trust Suit: The tentative agreement would resolve a 13-year-old lawsuit over accounts established in the 19th century. | 159 |
| 4999. | Muslim Prayers Fuel Spiritual Rebuilding Project by Ground Zero: A building damaged on 9/11 and then abandoned has become a prayer space, envisioned as a future Islamic cultural, educational and recreational center. | 215 |
| 5000. | Renegade Squad Took Mexican Cartel Feud to U.S.: Prosecutors in San Diego say kidnappers and hit men operated for years after splitting from a drug cartel. | 155 |
| 5001. | Google Unveils News-by-Topic Service: The new service presents news online by topic and was developed in collaboration with The New York Times and The Washington Post. | 167 |
| 5002. | NYT: Tech Talk for 11/12/2009: A new study from the Pew Internet Project on American Life finds that people who use the Internet and mobile phones are more socially engaged than those who don't; the lead author, Keith Hampton of the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, speaks with Bettina Edelstein about it. Pedro Rafael Rosado puts GammaTech Computer Corporation's rugged Durabook D14RM to the test with a sippy cup and little feet. J.D. Biersdorfer brings Windows 7 0 no Starter Edition here -- to a netbook and has tips on how to go about it. Tech news of the week includes Samsung's Bada software platform to bring third-party apps to cheap smartphones. | 693 |
| 5003. | NYT: Tech Talk for 11/19/2009: Bettina Edelstein speaks with Times technology reporter Claire Cain Miller about the evolution of the virtual wallet, giving consumers new digital alternatives to cash and plastic. Holiday season is coming, and that means lots of picture-taking. J.D. Biersdorfer explains what to do when your memory card breaks. And in this week's news roundup, the Oxford Word of the Year, which comes from the world of social networking. | 454 |
| 5004. | NYT: Tech Talk for 11/26/2009: J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado discuss how song tagging with HD Radio equipment works for people who want to quickly buy music heard over the airwaves. Kyle Wiens, the co-founder and chief executive of the iFixit.com chats with J.D Biersdorfer about the site's approach to do-it-yourself repair for computers and gadgets. This week's news roundup includes the latest technology tidbits and a conversation about the affect of cigarette smoke on computers. | 495 |
| 5005. | NYT: Tech Talk for 12/03/2009: J.D. Biersdorfer chats with Mikko Hypponen, the chief research officer of F-Secure, about the big computer security threats of the year -- and what's looming. Bettina Edelstein reports on her iPhone adventures in Amsterdam: no laptop, no mobile, got WiFi? Pedro Rafael Rosado reviews new high-end earphones from Denon, Monster and Ultimate Ears. And in this week's tech news roundup, Yahoo's top 10 searches for 2009. | 448 |
| 5006. | Ex-F.B.I. Director to Examine Ft. Hood: Ex-F.B.I. director William Webster will conduct an independent review of the bureau's handling of the shooting suspect before the deadly rampage. | 185 |
| 5007. | New Execution Method Is Used in Ohio: A convicted killer, Kenneth Biros, was put to death by receiving a single shot, similar to the one used to euthanize animals. | 163 |
| 5008. | Obama Offers Help for Small Businesses: President Obama presented a series of initiatives aimed at turning around the nation's beleaguered job market. | 150 |
| 5009. | Live Blog: General McChrystal, Ambassador Eikenberry Testify on the War In Afghanistan: President Obama's point men in Afghanistan, the top field commander and the ambassador, attempt to smooth over their past differences as they face a full day of questioning by the House and Senate Armed Services Committees. | 311 |
| 5010. | Abortion and Costs at Top of Senate Agenda: Two issues potentially crucial to the fate of the Senate health bill -- insurance coverage for abortions, and medical cost containment -- will be at center stage on the Senate floor Tuesday. | 235 |
| 5011. | Modest Gains in City Math Scores on Federal Test: The results on the federal tests differed sharply from those on state-run tests, where the city showed large gains. | 165 |
| 5012. | Iran Protesters Carry Fight into Second Day: Tehran's police chief announced that 204 people had been arrested as clashes between students and police continued. | 160 |
| 5013. | Person at Woods's Home Hospitalized: One person was taken from the Florida residence of Tiger Woods to a hospital on Tuesday after a medical 911 call, local authorities said. | 174 |
| 5014. | 2 Top Aides Show Unity to Congress on Afghan Strategy: The two ranking Americans in Afghanistan put aside their differences and told Congress that they fully supported President Obama's new strategy. | 199 |
| 5015. | Europe Praises U.S. Ruling on Greenhouse Gases: The European Commission applauded on Tuesday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's decision to pave the way for federal limits on emissions of carbon dioxide. | 211 |
| 5016. | Coordinated Bombings Kill at Least 101 in Baghdad: Five bombs, including at least one suicide attack, struck the Iraqi capital in what appeared to be a coordinated assault. Scores were also wounded. | 198 |
| 5017. | Showcase: Shifting Sands: Wherever Sean Gallagher traveled through northern China, all he saw was sand. That, James Estrin reports, was by design. | 146 |
| 5018. | From Discarded Bets, a Man Makes a Living: Jesus Leonardo says he makes about $45,000 as a stooper, cashing in on others' discarded betting slips. | 146 |
| 5019. | Three Bombs Kill at Least 18 in Baghdad: Iraqi officials say three bomb-rigged cars that exploded in quick succession across Baghdad killed at least 18 people. | 159 |
| 5020. | Years Later, Destruction of a Mosque Still Echoes: The demolishing of the mosque at Ayodhya, India in 1992 by a Hindu mob set off riots in which 2,000 people died, most of them Muslims. | 185 |
| 5021. | N.J. Committee Passes Marriage Bill: A committee's narrow vote to legalize same-sex marriage moves the measure to a vote by the full State Senate. | 146 |
| 5022. | Experience Necessary: Drinks for Truman, a Beatle and the Next Guy In: The president from Missouri was Tommy Rowles's fourth customer at Bemelmans in Manhattan. Fifty-one years later, he is still tending bar there. | 214 |
| 5023. | Three in Chile Accused of 1980s Crime: Three people tied to the Pinochet dictatorship were charged with murder in the 1981 death of a former Chilean president, Eduardo Frei Montalva. | 182 |
| 5024. | Officials Try to Unite on Afghan Plan: When Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal and Ambassador Karl W. Eikenberry testify before Congress, they will have to work hard to project unity given their previous public disagreements. | 217 |
| 5025. | N.J. Committee Backs Marriage Bill: A bill to legalize gay marriage has cleared the New Jersey state Senate Judiciary Committee, paving the way for a full Senate vote Thursday. | 176 |
| 5026. | Administration Presses Pakistan to Fight Taliban: The Obama administration warned that if Pakistan does not act aggressively, the U.S. will use more force on the Pakistani side of the border, officials said. | 207 |
| 5027. | Despite Crisis, Raters of Debt Skirt Overhaul: As Washington rewrites the rules of Wall Street, how is the overhaul of the Big Three credit rating agencies coming? It isn't, finance experts say. | 194 |
| 5028. | Reporter's Notebook: Under Banner of Urgency, Delegates Tackle Policy: Evocations of Judgment Day were an undercurrent in speeches and materials on opening day in Copenhagen. | 174 |
| 5029. | Bank of America Executive Examined: The New York attorney general is focusing on testimony by Greg Curl, the bank's chief risk officer and a leading candidate for C.E.O., about a merger with Merrill Lynch. | 205 |
| 5030. | Scientist at Work: A. Thomas Mclellan: Addiction on 2 Fronts: Work and Home: A. Thomas McLellan, the deputy director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, has had personal experience with addiction. | 207 |
| 5031. | M.T.A. Revenue Is $200 Million Short: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's revenue projections are $200 million short, and the agency is coping with $143 million in cuts in state financing. | 196 |
| 5032. | Millions in U.S. Drinking Dirty Water, Records Show: More than 20 percent of the nation's water treatment systems have violated key provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act over the last five years. | 199 |
| 5033. | Census Finds Rise in Foreign Workers: The proportion of foreign-born workers is the highest since the 1920s. The analysis also found a higher education decline at the third generation. | 184 |
| 5034. | Rights and Religion Clash in Court: The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal from a Christian group that had been denied recognition by a public law school for excluding homosexuals and nonbelievers. | 201 |
| 5035. | Pollution Fears Creating a Reaction Against Natural Gas Boom: The drilling boom has raised concern that a technique called hydraulic fracturing is contaminating drinking water. | 176 |
| 5036. | Court Spars on Oversight of Agencies: A case regarding presidential powers and an accounting agency has given Supreme Court justices a chance to address larger questions. | 170 |
| 5037. | Google Adds Live Updates to Searches: Google said it would begin supplementing its search results with the updates posted each second to sites like Twitter and Facebook. | 169 |
| 5038. | New Prize to Honor Artists Under 35: A new $100,000 prize for artists under the age of 35 is being announced on Tuesday by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation. | 153 |
| 5039. | Bruno, Former Albany Leader, Convicted of Corruption: Joseph L. Bruno, the former top Republican in New York State, is facing up to 20 years and a $250,000 fine after being convicted of two felony counts. | 204 |
| 5040. | Obama Suggests Uses for Bailout Fund: The bailout cost less than expected, and some money could help lower the deficit or create jobs, President Obama said. | 156 |
| 5041. | Blast Near Baghdad School Wounds Many Children: An explosion near a school in the Sadr City district of Baghdad wounded scores of children, while attacks on Iraq's security forces continued. | 190 |
| 5042. | Former M.I.T. Dean Resurfaces, Leaving Scandal Behind: After resigning from M.I.T. in 2007 for lying on her r0sum0, Marilee Jones has re-emerged as a college admissions consultant. | 180 |
| 5043. | Big-Wave Surfing Event Postponed a Day in Hawaii: Surfers had to wait after waves were deemed too choppy for "the Eddie," one of the sport's biggest events. | 156 |
| 5044. | A Plea to Congress on Jobless Benefits: An appeal is made by state labor officials and worker advocates for the long-term unemployed, whose insurance expires this month and whose health plan premiums are rising. | 211 |
| 5045. | Climate Talks Aim to Move from Pledges to Action: As climate talks commence in Copenhagen, old rifts persist. | 109 |
| 5046. | U.S. Defends Its Climate Plan as Talks Open: The United States lays out its case at the climate talks. | 102 |
| 5047. | Rich Countries Urged to Provide Financing for Poor Ones at Climate Talks: Connie Hedegaard of Denmark calls on wealthy nations to come up with "money you can count on in the long term." | 186 |
| 5048. | For 9/11 Cases, Calling on a Short List of Lawyers: Khalid Shaikh Mohammed's representation is expected to be chosen from among a group of 20 veteran lawyers. | 158 |
| 5049. | Chicago Suspect Charged in 2008 Mumbai Attack: Prosecutors say a man who is charged in a plot against a Danish newspaper helped find targets in Mumbai. | 151 |
| 5050. | Sidebar: The Turducken Approach to Privacy Law: After an appeals court dissent's colorful metaphor for a tangled area of law, the Supreme Court may intervene. | 158 |
| 5051. | Chicago Suspect Is Linked to Mumbai Attacks: Prosecutors say a man who is charged in a plot to attack a Danish newspaper also helped find targets in Mumbai. | 156 |
| 5052. | Military Confidentiality Rules Raise Counseling Questions: Different from civilian protections, the rules breed suspicion in troops, and, some say, often make psychotherapy less effective. | 188 |
| 5053. | E.P.A. Sets Carbon Crackdown: The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday will issue a final finding that greenhouse gases pose a danger to human health and the environment, paving the way for regulation of carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles, power plants, factories refineries and other major sources. | 308 |
| 5054. | As Climate Meeting Starts, a Revival of Skepticism: The furor over researchers' stolen e-mail shows that doubt about human-driven climate change persists even as scientists thought that battle had been won. | 206 |
| 5055. | Mothers Arrested Before Opposition Rally in Iran: Iran arrested more than 20 mothers who were mourning children killed in the unrest that has broken out since the disputed June 12 elections. | 190 |
| 5056. | Memo From Ottawa: Gun Control Issue Reveals a Changing Canada: A gun-control law's looming demise has revived the debate and, with the wounds of a 1989 mass shooting still tender, raised questions about Canadian identity. | 221 |
| 5057. | Bomber Strikes Near Pakistan Court: A suicide bomber struck outside a court building in the main northwest city of Peshawar, killing at least five people and wounding 49. | 170 |
| 5058. | In Russia, New Times Are Reason for Debate: Russia's 11 time zones have long been a source of national pride, but the government is now considering shedding some to modernize the economy. | 187 |
| 5059. | Theater Review | 'Race': In Mametland, a Skirmish in Black and White: Despite the tension of its subject, and an abundance of the corkscrew plot twists for which David Mamet is known, "Race" lacks real dramatic tension. | 219 |
| 5060. | Student Says He Warned School Before Stabbing: Prof. Richard T. Antoun at Binghamton University was on the dissertation committee for Abdulsalam S. al-Zahrani, the man suspected of fatally stabbing him on Friday. | 212 |
| 5061. | U.S. Forecasts Smaller Loss From Bailout of Banks: The new estimates, for a loss of $42 billion out of $370 billion lent to banks, could lower the administration's deficit forecast for this fiscal year. | 202 |
| 5062. | Kennedy Center Honors 5 With Awards: Political and Hollywood luminaries gathered in Washington to honor entertainers including Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen and Dave Brubeck. | 178 |
| 5063. | Team of Ten's Goal: A Not-Quite-Public Plan: Senators negotiating the health care bill struggle to reach consensus on the main stumbling block: the public option. | 162 |
| 5064. | Driven to Distraction: Promoting the Car Phone, Despite Risks: Long before cellphones were common, industry pioneers were aware of the risks of multitasking behind the wheel, but still marketed its product to drivers. | 217 |
| 5065. | Ethics Rules for Congress Curb but Don't End Trips: Rules enacted with great fanfare after scandals involving the disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff still have glaring loopholes. | 176 |
| 5066. | Beyond Nostalgia, Vinyl Albums and Turntables Are Returning: With the curious of vinyl, a parallel revival has emerged: The turntable, once thought to have taken up obsolescence with eight-track tape players, has been reborn. | 225 |
| 5067. | Iraqis Reach a Deal on Long-Delayed Election Law: Lawmakers in Iraq brokered a last-minute compromise that will allow for the first national elections since 2005. | 162 |
| 5068. | Justices to Weigh Honest-Services Law: Critics say a law that has become an important tool for federal prosecutors fighting official misconduct is used too broadly. | 164 |
| 5069. | Secret's Out: Sample Sales Move Online: More sample sales are moving online as new private-sale sites have become a thriving corner of online commerce. | 151 |
| 5070. | Before Climate Meeting, a Revival of Skepticism: The furor over researchers' stolen e-mail shows that doubt about human-driven climate change persists even as scientists thought that battle was won. | 198 |
| 5071. | Giants Beat Cowboys to Climb Back in Thick of Things: Two touchdowns from Brandon Jacobs helped lead to a 31-24 triumph over Dallas at Giants Stadium. | 150 |
| 5072. | Reality Shows Stir Publicity and Anger: A show about Italian-Americans has brought accusations of stereotyping, and another about reuniting adoptees with their birth parents has riled adoption groups. | 200 |
| 5073. | No Firm Plans for a U.S. Exit in Afghanistan: The Obama administration sent a message that U.S. troops would remain in Afghanistan for a long time, seeking to blunt criticism of Mr. Obama's war-strategy speech. | 210 |
| 5074. | Mothers Arrested Before Opposition Rally in Iran: Iran arrested over 20 mothers who were mourning children killed in the unrest since the disputed elections. | 157 |
| 5075. | Ultimate Data Mine: Government: Some government agencies are releasing data to programmers who are creating Web sites on subjects like crime, after-school activities, or historic houses. | 186 |
| 5076. | Venezuela Takes Control of Banks: The government moved to assert greater financial control by detaining a powerful financier and forcing the resignation of his brother. | 168 |
| 5077. | Saints Beat Redskins 33-30 in OT: The victory improved the Saints to 12-0 and clinched the NFC South, although it was a far-from-perfect performance. | 149 |
| 5078. | Obama Pushes Democrats on Health Care: President Obama exhorted Senate Democrats to put aside their fierce policy differences and to make history by passing landmark health care legislation. | 190 |
| 5079. | Surfacing: Pulsing With Eclec-tricity in San Diego: Drawn by the cheap rents and Art Deco architecture, independent business owners are creating a vibrant scene in the North Park neighborhood. | 192 |
| 5080. | Iraqi Parliament Approves Election Law: After days of wrangling, Iraqi lawmakers approved a law that clears the way for elections early next year. | 146 |
| 5081. | Suburbs See a Challenge as Residents Grow Older: As many New York suburbs find themselves with an increasingly older population, communities must adapt to serve changing needs. | 176 |
| 5082. | Scholarly Investments: Charter schools have become the "hot cause" for New York's hedge fund managers. | 102 |
| 5083. | Gates Calls July 2011 the Beginning, Not End, of Afghan Withdrawal: Perhaps only a "handful" of U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan in 2011, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said. | 179 |
| 5084. | Club Owner Charged in Russian Fire: A nightclub owner and three others were arrested in connection with a fire, ignited by a pyrotechnic display, that killed 112 people and wounded more than 120. | 195 |
| 5085. | Romanians Vote, Seeking a Hint of Stability: Disillusioned Romanians went to vote for a president after a campaign marked by scandals and personal attacks. | 155 |
| 5086. | Copenhagen Talks Tough on Climate Protest Plans: An elaborate holding facility with three dozen steel cages has been created to accommodate over 350 potential troublemakers during a U.N. climate conference Monday. | 213 |
| 5087. | Gates Calls July 2011 the Beginning, Not End, of Afghan Withdrawal: Defense Secretary Robert Gates said to expect a significant presence in Afghanistan for two to four years more. | 179 |
| 5088. | In Bolivia, a Force for Change Endures: President Evo Morales seems to be sailing to re-election Sunday just as his indigenous movement continues to shake Bolivia's institutions. | 178 |
| 5089. | Gates Expects 2-4 Years of Big Afghan Role for U.S.: Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that Americans should expect a significant U.S. military presence in Afghanistan for two years to four years more. | 203 |
| 5090. | Troops Finding New Service as Teachers: Congress is hoping to expand a federal program, Troops to Teachers, that has helped about 12,000 former service members transition into classroom careers. | 194 |
| 5091. | Sunday Routine | Jeanine F. Pirro: Leniency for the Judge's Animals: Jeanine F. Pirro, the former Westchester prosecutor who is now a TV judge, pampers her potbellied pig and French poodles. | 190 |
| 5092. | In Bolivia, a Force for Change Endures: President Evo Morales seems to be sailing to re-election Sunday just as his indigenous movement continues to shake Bolivia's institutions. | 178 |
| 5093. | Dozens Arrested in Philippines Under Martial Law: Police arrested 47 people after martial law was imposed on a strife-torn province, the site of a massacre two weeks ago in which 57 people were killed, officials said Sunday. | 224 |
| 5094. | The Neediest Cases: A Long and Winding Road Together: Changes and more changes, but with a little help, Calif Green has kept his four boys together and has them poised for adulthood. | 182 |
| 5095. | Grim Romanians Brighten Over a German Connection: The positive stereotypes Romanians associate with the German minority population have helped the mayor of a Romanian town in his rise to national stardom. | 204 |
| 5096. | Vancouver Is Talking Tough to Itself: The Winter Olympic Games, coming in February, mean an identity crisis for Vancouver (in the United States). | 145 |
| 5097. | Is Money Tainting the Plasma Supply?: Plasma collection centers in the U.S. pay donors, some of them Mexican, leading to questions about an industry dependent on the blood of people hard up for cash. | 199 |
| 5098. | An American in the Italian Wheels of Justice: Two leading American scholars discuss the differences between the Italian and American justice systems and why the Amanda Knox trial in Perugia, Italy, seemed so confounding to the American public. | 243 |
| 5099. | Senate Vote Clears Way for Home Health Care Cuts: Senators working on health care overhaul voted 53 to 41 against Republicans' move to block cuts to home health agencies. | 170 |
| 5100. | 2nd Gay Bishop Elected in Episcopal Church, Deepening Anglicans' Divide: The Rev. Mary Glasspool of Baltimore would be the second openly gay bishop in the Anglican fellowship, which is already deeply fractured over the first. | 225 |
| 5101. | Student Held in Killing of New York Professor: Abdulsalam S. al-Zahrani, was charged on Saturday with second-degree murder after Richard T. Antoun, a retired Binghamton University instructor, was stabbed on Friday. | 214 |
| 5102. | Grab Bag of Charities Grows, Along With U.S. Tax Breaks: The number of public charities has soared, resulting in more than $50 billion a year in lost tax revenue. | 162 |
| 5103. | No. 2 Alabama 32, No. 1 Florida 13: Alabama Knocks Florida Off Top: With its win over Florida on Saturday, the No. 2 Crimson Tide is poised to reclaim what many of its fans consider their birthright 0 the top spot in college football. | 234 |
| 5104. | For African Children, Family Aid Offers Alternative to Orphanages: Researchers and experts are strongly endorsing an experimental program in Malawi that gives money directly to destitute extended families who take in orphans. | 225 |
| 5105. | Live Analysis: Alabama 19, Florida 13, 3rd Quarter: Alabama and Florida face off in a rematch of last season's SEC title game. | 126 |
| 5106. | Len Chenfeld's Outside Shot: Though the N.B.A. may be out of reach, Len Chenfeld, a senior at Poly Prep Country Day School, relentlessly pursues the chance to play at a higher level. | 182 |
| 5107. | Forecast: Expect Temperatures to Rise in Copenhagen: Take your pick: Will it be islanders against the landlocked, developing against developed, or OPEC against clean fuel? | 171 |
| 5108. | The Hostage Business: Kidnapping in the developing world is a grim byproduct of globalization, and a strange and shadowy ransom industry has grown to protect and retrieve the victims. But are all the consultants and insurers really just part of the problem? | 257 |
| 5109. | Copenhagen, Climate Files, Hot Sharks: A roundup on climate files, the treaty, angry Copenhagen prostitutes and a study claiming sharks are getting more aggressive in warming waters. | 182 |
| 5110. | Officials Saw Spike in Threats on Obama Early: A spike of threats against the president has leveled off, but concern remains because of the nature of the threats and the fact that Mr. Obama's race was a prime factor. | 216 |
| 5111. | Apple's Game Changer, Downloading Now: As the Apple App Store evolves, it is changing the goals of developers, bolstering sales of iPhones and causing competitors to overhaul their product lines. | 195 |
| 5112. | Trading Punches, and Mending Lives: In Sunset Park, a small gym without a sign looms large in the lives of the young men who train there. | 137 |
| 5113. | Toll Stirs Anger in Russian Nightclub Fire: Blazes in apartment buildings, clubs and health centers in Russia regularly cause heavy losses. | 139 |
| 5114. | Italy Verdict Draws Ire in the U.S.: Tensions and cultural misunderstandings ran high after an American college student was found guilty of murdering her British housemate. | 172 |
| 5115. | How Obama Came to Plan for 'Surge' in Afghanistan: Interviews with President Obama's advisers have detailed the intensity of the debate on war in Afghanistan. | 158 |
| 5116. | 4 Ex-Governors, Older, Grayer and Yearning for Jobs of Yore: Four former governors who have grown old enough since leaving office to qualify for senior citizen discounts want their old jobs back. | 195 |
| 5117. | In Animated Videos, News and Guesswork Mix: An animated video that simulates Tiger Woods's recent accident draws attention to a new world of pseudo-journalism from Taiwan. | 171 |
| 5118. | The Spotlight's Bright Glare: Suddenly, Desir0e Rogers, the White House social secretary, has become the one thing no White House official ever wants to be: a distraction. | 171 |
| 5119. | Weekly Matchups: Playoff Time: This weekend is college football's de facto playoff. | 83 |
| 5120. | The Saturday Profile: Trapped Inside a Broken Judicial System After Hitting Send: Prita Mulyasari, a 32-year-old mother of two, has earned the support of many in Indonesia after an e-mail she wrote complaining about a hospital landed her in jail. | 246 |
| 5121. | On the Hill: Obama's War, Democrats' Unease: President Obama's troop buildup is likely to add to Democratic difficulties in what was already looming as a treacherous midterm election. | 183 |
| 5122. | Local Stop | Diamond District: Looking Beyond the Glittery Baubles: Beyond the jewels and trinkets of the crowded diamond district in Midtown Manhattan, there are plenty of places for eating and sightseeing. | 207 |
| 5123. | University Heights Journal: A Hall of Fame, Forgotten and Forlorn: To history buffs, the Hall of Fame for Great Americans at Bronx Community College is a gem in need of a face-lift. | 181 |
| 5124. | Complaint Box | Paying Guests: Being a guest seems to have become a lot more complicated in recent days, and certainly more expensive. | 134 |
| 5125. | The Songs of Senegal: Full of clubs and reverberating with one of Africa's best playlists, Dakar, the capital, is a global music mecca. | 135 |
| 5126. | Baucus Nominated Girlfriend for Post, Aide Says: Sen. Max Baucus was in a romantic relationship with the woman he nominated for U.S. attorney, an aide revealed. | 160 |
| 5127. | Baucus Nominated Girlfriend for Post, Aide Says: Sen. Max Baucus was in a romantic relationship with the woman he nominated for U.S. attorney, an aide revealed. | 160 |
| 5128. | Questioning a $30,000-a-Month Cancer Drug: Experts question the value of the expensive lymphoma drug Folotyn, which shrinks tumors but has not been shown to prolong lives. | 171 |
| 5129. | Reviving the Roxy: Can the Strip Follow?: The Sunset Strip 0 long considered a seedy tourist trap 0 is in need of a makeover, and the Roxy, an anchor of the Strip, is trying to lead the charge. | 193 |
| 5130. | Nets 97, Bobcats 91: Fans Rejoice as Nets Earn First Victory: The Nets won for the first time this season, ending the worst start in NBA history at 18 losses by beating the Charlotte Bobcats Friday night. | 204 |
| 5131. | Obama Shifts His Visit to Last Day of Climate Conference: The White House said the president felt he could have a bigger impact at the end of the Copenhagen meeting. | 165 |
| 5132. | New Effort to Put Elizabeth Smart Kidnapping Suspect on Trial: Prosecutors argued that the man charged with kidnapping Elizabeth Smart in 2002 is not a delusional religious zealot. | 180 |
| 5133. | News Analysis: Similarities to Iraq Surge Plan Mask Risks in Afghanistan: President Obama is heading into his new strategy with warnings that many of the conditions that made the Iraq surge work do not exist in Afghanistan, but some similarities do exist. | 255 |
| 5134. | Nets 97, Bobcats 91: Nets Get First Win, Ending 18-Game Skid: The Nets won for the first time this season, ending the worst start in NBA history at 18 losses by beating the Charlotte Bobcats Friday night. | 204 |
| 5135. | Popular Mayor to Run for Governor of Texas: Bill White of Dallas gavae Democrats a faint hope for the first time in 15 years that they might be able to take back the Governor's Mansion. | 185 |
| 5136. | Bloomberg Drops Initiative to Cut Greenhouse Gases: After opposition from building owners, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has dropped the most far-reaching initiative of his plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. | 213 |
| 5137. | Woman Killed, Tom Brokaw Unhurt, in Car Crash in the Bronx: An S.U.V. trying to avoid debris on the Bruckner Expressway set off a three-vehicle crash involving a car driven by Mr. Brokaw. | 187 |
| 5138. | Cellphone Grows Up as a Musical Instrument Symphony: Composers are integrating smartphones into their work. Finally, the instrument that can go anywhere with you. | 162 |
| 5139. | G.I.'s Learning to Stand Down as Iraqis Step In: American soldiers' role in urban areas has changed, meaning they now must let local forces handle security, even if imperfectly. | 177 |
| 5140. | Scores Said to Be Killed in Fire at Russian Nightclub: A fire, apparently caused by an indoor pyrotechnical display, roared through a crowded nightclub in the Russian city of Perm, the local media reported. | 206 |
| 5141. | Scores Said to Be Killed in Blast at Russia Nightclub: At least 100 people were killed in an explosion at a nightclub in the center of the Russian city of Perm, Russian news agencies reported. Officials said the blast was an accident. | 234 |
| 5142. | Frustrated With West, Turks Revel in Empire Lost: "Ottomania," nostalgia for the glorious history of the Ottoman empire, has seized Turkey, partly reacting to the European Union's seeming cold shoulder. | 202 |
| 5143. | Italian Jury Convicts U.S. Student of Murder: Amanda Knox and her sometime boyfriend were convicted of murdering her housemate after a closely-watched trial. | 157 |
| 5144. | U.S. a Winner, Brazil a Loser in World Cup Draw: While the United States received a favorable draw, Brazil found itself in a group with the Ivory Coast and Portugal. | 165 |
| 5145. | Your Money: Foreclosures Can Offer Deals, but Buyer Beware: Houses in foreclosure often sell for 15 to 20 percent less than comparable in the same neighborhood. | 160 |
| 5146. | Polanski Begins House Arrest: The director Roman Polanski was released from custody on $4.5 million bail and transferred to house arrest in the upscale ski resort of Gstaad on Friday. | 183 |
| 5147. | Home Care Patients Worry Over Possible Cuts: Both the House and Senate health care legislation would reduce Medicare spending on home health services. | 150 |
| 5148. | U.S. and Russia Miss Treaty Deadline: They pledged that they would generally abide by the old arms treaty while they continue talks. | 132 |
| 5149. | Sports of The Times: World Cup Draw Is Kind to the U.S.: Grouped with England, Algeria and Slovenia, the U.S. will have a decent chance to advance to the second round. | 167 |
| 5150. | No Jail Time For Monserrate: State Senator Hiram Monserrate was given three years probation and 250 hours of community service for unintentionally injuring his girlfriend with a broken glass. | 191 |
| 5151. | In Speech, Obama Calls Jobs Report a 'Hopeful Sign': The White House says a trip to Allentown, Pa., is part of a series of events intended to help the president talk to ordinary Americans about the economy. | 206 |
| 5152. | Live Analysis: The World Cup Draw: On Friday The New York Times Goal blog goes live to cover the World Cup draw in Cape Town, South Africa. We will have blasts from our correspondents around the world, comments from players and, of course, comments from you, our readers. | 271 |
| 5153. | Finally, Some Very Good Jobs News: The rate of progress reported for November may be hard to sustain in coming months. But there are a number of hopeful signs. | 159 |
| 5154. | White House Pleased By Unemployment Dip: The slowdown in jobs losses provided encouragement for the White House. | 112 |
| 5155. | General Motors Management Shake-Up Continues: Edward E. Whitacre Jr., G.M.'s new chief executive, assigned numerous executives to new roles as he looked to strengthen the carmaker's revival effort. | 197 |
| 5156. | The Job Drought May Be Over: The job drought may be over. | 57 |
| 5157. | Taking Questions on Unemployment Benefits: In the "Ask the Expert" segment, we'll be taking questions about unemployment benefits. | 131 |
| 5158. | Report on Virginia Tech Shooting Finds Notification Delays: At least two members of a group assembled to manage the crisis let their families know of the shootings over 90 minutes before warning the rest of the campus. | 218 |
| 5159. | Roman Polanski Begins House Arrest: Mr. Polanski, 76, who had been incarcerated for two months in a prison near Zurich, was delivered to his chalet in the resort town of Gstaad on Friday. | 187 |
| 5160. | U.S. Economy Lost Only 11,000 Jobs in November: In the strongest jobs report since the recession began, the government reported that the jobless rate fell to 10 percent, as the nation's employers all but stopped shedding jobs in November. | 238 |
| 5161. | When the Home Team Stinks, So Does the Scalping Business: With the Nets and Knicks off to a miserable start, being a street scalper has never been harder in New York. | 166 |
| 5162. | A More Perfect Union: Can you really improve your marriage? Is it risky to try? One wife takes her husband through the world of marriage therapies. | 147 |
| 5163. | 30 Killed at Mosque in Pakistan: Attackers lobbed grenades and opened fire at worshippers at a mosque in the garrison city of Rawalpindi during Friday prayers, killing at least 30. | 180 |
| 5164. | NATO Pledges 7,000 More Troops for Afghanistan: In response to entreaties from the United States, the alliance announced Friday that it had agreed to contribute new forces to the coalition in Afghanistan. | 204 |
| 5165. | Taishan Journal: Fortresses Inspired by West Crumble in a New China: Towers and mansions built in the early 20th century by wealthy overseas Chinese are being left to rot as relics of a bygone age. | 197 |
| 5166. | India Says It Detained Separatist Leader: Arabinda Rajkhowa's group, the United Liberation Front of Assam, was at the heart of a separatist struggle that has killed about 10,000 people in nearly three decades. | 209 |
| 5167. | In World Cup Draw, Conspiracy Theories Abound: No matter which countries end up in which group after Friday's ceremonial draw, many observers will seek evidence of untoward plots designed to help certain teams. | 210 |
| 5168. | New N.F.L. Culture May Take Time to Filter Down: Player safety is being debated from the high school ranks to the N.F.L. The dangers of concussions are known, but for many, the team comes first. | 194 |
| 5169. | Potential Buffett Successor Has Tough Task: David L. Sokol, a possible heir apparent to Warren E. Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway, has his work cut out for him in addressing mounting problems at a luxury airline that is a part of Mr. Buffett's holdings. | 251 |
| 5170. | Barbary Coast: One Man's War Story Illuminates the Heroism of One Million: Carl E. Clark, 93, of Menlo Park, helped save a ship in World War II, but his actions were not recorded in official reports. | 199 |
| 5171. | Jets 19, Bills 13: Jets Gain Some Hope but Lose Sanchez: With the victory, the Jets won for the second time in five days and evened their record at 6-6, keeping their faint playoff hopes alive. | 193 |
| 5172. | After Delays, Vaccine Is Tested in Battle Against Tainted Beef: Cargill, a major beef company, has started a trial for a drug intended to reduce E. coli in cattle in an effort to combat infection in humans. | 206 |
| 5173. | Web-TV Divide Is Back in Focus With NBC Sale: How people watch TV on demand 0 and whether they should pay for it 0 is a critical issue in a deal that will give control of NBC Universal and co-ownership of Hulu, the Internet's most popular streaming hub, to Comcast. | 265 |
| 5174. | Mayor and Morgenthau Battle Over Funds: The officials' relationship has often been acrimonious, but has usually been veiled in public civility. | 143 |
| 5175. | Obama's Afghan Decision Strains Democratic Ties: There has been a subtle shift in which Democrats in Congress are becoming less deferential to the White House. | 159 |
| 5176. | Court Bars Land Takeover for Columbia Campus: Using terms including "idiocy" and "sophistry," the court ridiculed the state's decision that the area wanted by the university was blighted. | 187 |
| 5177. | C.I.A. Expanding Drone Assaults Inside Pakistan: The White House has authorized an expansion of the C.I.A.'s drone program in Pakistan's tribal area, to parallel the president's decision to send more troops to Afghanistan. | 222 |
| 5178. | Live Analysis: Jets 6, Bills 3 (2nd Quarter): David Waldstein and George Bretherton are providing live analysis of the Jets' game against the Buffalo Bills in Toronto. | 167 |
| 5179. | An Abortion Provider's Killing Sways a Colleague to Step In: A Nebraska doctor has taken up the cause of late-term abortions from slain colleague George R. Tiller. | 163 |
| 5180. | U.S. Student Addresses Italian Court: In a trembling voice, Amanda Knox, 22, said that she was afraid of being branded a murderer. | 130 |
| 5181. | House Extends Estate Tax Rate: Under the House plan, the estate tax would be permanently locked in at 45 percent for some multimillion dollar estates. | 150 |
| 5182. | Ancient Surfboard Style Is Finding New Devotees: It takes some getting used to, but the traditional Hawaiian flat-tailed wooden alaia offers surfers "magical" chances to commune with waves and history. | 201 |
| 5183. | House Makes Estate Tax Permanent: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a permanent extension of the federal estate tax, but the measure is likely to be changed in the Senate. | 178 |
| 5184. | Obama Tackles Jobless Woes, but Warns of Limited Funds: President Obama hosted a forum with scores of business and labor leaders and economic advisers to both political parties to field "every demonstrably good idea" for creating jobs. | 235 |
| 5185. | Court Deals a Blow to Columbia's Expansion Plans: In a 3-to-2 decision, opponents of Columbia University won a big victory. | 123 |
| 5186. | India Announces Plan to Slow Emissions: India announced that it would curb the growth of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. | 122 |
| 5187. | Deputy Attorney General Is Leaving: The No. 2 official at the Justice Department says he is leaving to return to private practice. | 130 |
| 5188. | Debt Crisis Tests Dubai's Ruler: Some analysts are wondering whether the leader of this city can rescue it from the excesses of his own unbridled ambition. | 155 |
| 5189. | Putin's Annual Q&A Highlights His Grip on Power: Vladimir V. Putin showcased his role as Russia's dominant leader and his concern for the average Russian's plight. | 163 |
| 5190. | Senate Passes Women's Health Amendment: The Senate held the first vote on amending its health care legislation, agreeing to require insurance companies to provide free mammograms and other preventive services for women. | 219 |
| 5191. | Agents Put On Leave After State Dinner Breach: The head of the Secret Services testifies at a hearing today about how a couple who weren't vetted managed to crash the White House state dinner in honor of India's prime minister. | 227 |
| 5192. | Hofstra Drops Its Football Program: In a nod to the fiscal challenges facing some college programs, Hofstra will become the second Colonial Athletic Association team to drop football in the past week. | 200 |
| 5193. | Pakistan Is Crucial to Afghanistan Plan, Lawmakers Say: Administration officials testifying before a Senate panel on Thursday were asked about the strategy for the rugged border region. | 185 |
| 5194. | Inmate With Low I.Q. Nears Execution in Texas: Bobby Wayne Woods's lawyer says he should qualify as mentally impaired under a Supreme Court ruling. | 147 |
| 5195. | Despite Tough Law, Few Arrests for Sex Trafficking: Prosecutors and victim advocates blame inadequate police training in how to ask women the right questions. | 158 |
| 5196. | G.M. Is Said to Agree to Sell Stakes to China Partner: In a bid to raise cash to cover losses at its South Korean subsidiary, G.M. may be surrendering some influence in China as well, an analyst said. | 200 |
| 5197. | Bernanke Defends Fed in Confirmation Hearing: Under fire from both parties, Ben S. Bernanke said actions by government limited damage from the financial crisis. | 160 |
| 5198. | European Bank Holds Steady on Rate: The E.C.B. left the key rate at 1 percent as markets watched for signals on how fast it will unwind the support measures it put in place for banks last year. | 193 |
| 5199. | Film: An Actor Nails the Cadence and the Charm: In "Invictus," Morgan Freeman conveys the manipulative charm, the serene confidence and the lonely regret of Nelson Mandela. | 172 |
| 5200. | Bin Laden Not in Pakistan, Prime Minister Says: Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said Thursday he did not believe the fugitive Al Qaeda leader was in Pakistan as many Western governments and intelligence agencies assert. | 211 |
| 5201. | G.E. Agrees to Sell NBC to Comcast in $30 Billion Deal: For Comcast, the purchase is the realization of its long-held ambition to be a major producer of television shows and movies. | 181 |
| 5202. | Homeowner Rights and Hot Dog Sellers Are Talk of Court: In an argument studded with references to spring break and hot dog vendors, the Supreme Court struggled with whether the Florida Supreme Court violated the Constitution's takings clause. | 242 |
| 5203. | Blast Kills 2 Somali Cabinet Ministers: The bomber, disguised as a veiled woman, blew himself up at a graduation ceremony on Thursday, killing at least 10 people, including two government ministers. | 198 |
| 5204. | News Analysis: Amid Small Wins, Advocates Lose Marquee Battles: Buoyed by judicial decisions, advocates of gay marriage argued to move away from a strategy of incremental change, but the gamble has not paid off. | 211 |
| 5205. | Blast Kills 3 Somali Cabinet Ministers: A bombing at a university graduation ceremony killed the ministers for education, higher education and health, a police spokesman said. | 175 |
| 5206. | U.N. Officials Urge Probe of Philippines Massacre: Two human rights officials urged the government to pursue a thorough investigation of the massacre that killed 57 people. | 172 |
| 5207. | On Location: A Former Shop Becomes a House in Singapore: For Amy Long, a Singapore management consultant raised abroad, living in a shophouse has always been a dream. | 166 |
| 5208. | Honduran Congress Votes Down Return by Zelaya: The Congress ratified its June 28 vote, in which legislators voted President Manuel Zelaya out of office after he had been arrested by the military and flown out of the country. | 224 |
| 5209. | Bringing Down the Curtain on a Symbol of Blight: On orders of the City Council, storefront roll-down gates, the unnoticed wallpaper of New York at night, have been legislated against, some right into extinction. | 211 |
| 5210. | In Secret, Comcast Wooed G.E. and Won NBC: Code names and helicopters helped keep Comcast's efforts to buy NBC from G.E. quiet. | 127 |
| 5211. | Subpoenas Possible in White House Gate-Crashing: The aspiring reality show contestants accused of crashing President Obama's first state dinner turned down an invitation to testify about the incident before Congress. | 216 |
| 5212. | Obama's War Speech Wins Over Some Skeptics: While opinions on the war in Afghanistan remained diverse, President Obama managed to persuade a significant number of people on both sides of the political aisle. | 207 |
| 5213. | Report Examines Civil Rights During Bush Years: A review finds a significant drop in the enforcement of antidiscrimination laws after the Clinton administration. | 161 |
| 5214. | Black Caucus Seeks to Ease Radio's Woes: The caucus is pressuring the White House to address the way the financial crisis has hurt minority-owned businesses, most notably a troubled New York City-based broadcaster. | 214 |
| 5215. | With New Toys, More Assembly Required: Toys are coming in more compressed packaging these days and with more dreaded assembly required. And many adults feel less and less up to the task. | 186 |
| 5216. | In Egan's Depositions, a New View of a Sex Scandal: Recently released documents offer glimpses from a decade ago of a rising star in the Roman Catholic Church in America as he navigated a scandal that still threatens the church's reputation and finances. | 254 |
| 5217. | Worst Start to a Season? Envelope Goes to the Nets: The Mavericks showed little mercy while sending the Nets to their record-setting 18th straight defeat to open a season. | 171 |
| 5218. | Move to Repay Aid Helps Bank of America Shed Stigma: The plan to repay $45 billion in federal aid should help the bank recruit a new chief executive by freeing it from Treasury restrictions on executive pay. | 207 |
| 5219. | N.F.L. Issues New Guidelines on Concussions: A new rule will bar pro football players who show significant signs of head injuries from being allowed to return to games and practice. | 181 |
| 5220. | Fed Reports Modest Gains in Economy: The weak American economy is improving modestly with little upward pressure on wages and finished goods despite commodity price gains, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday. | 207 |
| 5221. | N.F.L. Changes Play Rules for Concussions: New guidelines that go into effect this week have stricter instructions for when players should be allowed to return to games or practices after head injuries. | 202 |
| 5222. | Tom Ford: Design Director: Tom Ford's departure from fashion to film raised eyebrows, but now he's silencing his critics. | 121 |
| 5223. | Israel Arrests Settlers Fighting Freeze: The Israeli police briefly detained the mayor of a settler council and at least two Jewish protesters Friday as part of the state's effort to enforce a temporary construction freeze in the West Bank. | 240 |
| 5224. | Separation of Powers Cited for W.H. Social Secretary: In advance of a Congressional hearing where the administration is refusing to send its social secretary to talk about security breaches at the state dinner, the White House issues a memo revising its rules for overseeing events. | 282 |
| 5225. | Senator Moves to Hold Up Bernanke Confirmation: The move is unlikely to derail Ben S. Bernanke's reappointment as chairman of the Federal Reserve, but it could slow the process and give the Fed's critics more time to press their case. | 234 |
| 5226. | Bank of America to Repay $45 Billion From TARP: Bank of America said late Wednesday that it would repay the entire $45 billion in bailout money that it received from the government. It said the money would be repaid after it completed a securities offering. | 258 |
| 5227. | Arms Treaty Likely to Expire Before New Pact Is Set: U.S. and Russian negotiators are racing to solve remaining obstacles to a new arms control treaty that would replace a pact that expires Saturday. | 199 |
| 5228. | Blood Tied to Yale Murder Suspect: Documents released on Wednesday said investigators found "bloodlike stains" in Raymond J. Clark III's apartment and car, but they did not touch on a possible motive for the killing of Annie Le. | 228 |
| 5229. | Fort Hood Suspect Faces New Charges: FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- The Army has charged the suspect in the Fort Hood shooting spree with 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder. | 176 |
| 5230. | Theater Review | 'A Streetcar Named Desire': A Fragile Flower Rooted to the Earth: Cate Blanchett soars spectacularly as Blanche DuBois in Liv Ullmann's heart-stopping production. | 179 |
| 5231. | NYT: Tech Talk for 12/03/2009: J.D. Biersdorfer chats with Mikko Hypponen, the chief research officer of F-Secure, about the big computer security threats of the year -- and what's looming. Bettina Edelstein reports on her iPhone adventures in Amsterdam: no laptop, no mobile, got WiFi? Pedro Rafael Rosado reviews new high-end earphones from Denon, Monster and Ultimate Ears. And in this week's tech news roundup, Yahoo's top 10 searches for 2009. | 448 |
| 5232. | In Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hope and Fear: President Obama's announcement of his Afghan strategy has only begun to reverberate in Afghanistan and Pakistan, both gripped by the Taliban. | 185 |
| 5233. | Reports Find Lapses in Immigration Detention System: A growing number of noncitizens are being held unnecessarily and transferred heedlessly, according to two reports released on Wednesday. | 189 |
| 5234. | New York Senate Set for Gay Marriage Vote: The outcome of the vote, scheduled for Wednesday, remains uncertain, as some Republican support is needed. | 149 |
| 5235. | Recount Likely in Atlanta Mayor Race: City Councilwoman Mary Norwood, who was narrowly behind, said she would probably request a recount. | 137 |
| 5236. | Iran President Says Nuclear Enrichment Will Increase: Comments from the Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are almost certain to heighten tensions with the West over Iran's nuclear ambitions. | 194 |
| 5237. | Where Google Goes From Here, Part 1: Ken Auletta and Fred Wilson discuss what Google's dominance means for new and old media. | 125 |
| 5238. | Woods Apologizes for 'Personal Failings': Without being specific, Tiger Woods on Wednesday admitted transgressions in an appeal on his Web site. | 144 |
| 5239. | Live Blog: Senate Panel Hearings on Afghanistan: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton defend President Obama's war strategy before a skeptical Senate Armed Services Committee. | 218 |
| 5240. | Obama Adds Troops, but Maps Exit Plan: President Obama said he would begin to draw U.S. forces out of Afghanistan in July 2011, even after sending some 30,000 more troops by mid-2010. | 183 |
| 5241. | NATO Could Add Troops in Afghanistan: Members of the Atlantic alliance responded to President Obama's speech on Tuesday by indicating they could raise their troop levels in Afghanistan, but the number could be somewhat short of U.S. hopes. | 239 |
| 5242. | Japan's New Leader to Face Campaign Inquiry: Prosecutors will ask Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to explain millions of dollars in donations, reports say, expanding a scandal that has dogged his fledgling government. | 215 |
| 5243. | Reports Say Iran Has Freed 5 British Sailors: Iran released five sailors who had been detained after their racing yacht apparently drifted into Iranian waters, according to Iranian news reports. | 194 |
| 5244. | The TV Watch: Before Audience of Cadets, a Sobering Message of War: Barack Obama may be the one president of the television age who can make a star turn at West Point look like a graduate seminar at Yale. | 204 |
| 5245. | Atlanta Mayoral Race Too Close to Call: Kasim Reed held a narrow lead over Mary Norwood in the Atlanta mayor's race, but the outcome remained too close for a clear winner to be declared. | 186 |
| 5246. | Iran Releases Five Britons Detained From Yacht: Iran has released five Britons who had been detained in the Gulf after their yacht apparently strayed into Iranian waters, state radio said on Wednesday. | 201 |
| 5247. | News Analysis: Two Messages for Two Sides: The president used language intended to appeal to different parts of the political spectrum and persuade them to come together to see if his strategy works. | 199 |
| 5248. | Turn a Roll-Down Gate Into a Thing of Beauty: Perhaps instead of being replaced, the city's roll-down storefront gates could be beautified. Any suggestions? | 156 |
| 5249. | Gold Sets New High, and Stocks Rise: Gold surged to an all-time high above $1,200 an ounce on Wednesday, hitting a record for a second straight day, and Asian stocks advanced as investors chased riskier assets offering higher returns. | 234 |
| 5250. | Qualified Support From G.O.P.; Skepticism From Democrats: Congressional leaders begin weighing in on President Obama'a speech. | 126 |
| 5251. | Between the Lines, an Expansion in Pakistan: President Obama left much unsaid about Pakistan, where he can send no troops, but he offered hints of an expanded counterinsurgency effort. | 184 |
| 5252. | Knicks 126, Suns 99: Bucking All Trends, Knicks Bury Suns: The Knicks (4-14), one of the worst teams in the league, thoroughly outplayed the Suns (14-4), who arrived with the N.B.A.'s best record. | 196 |
| 5253. | Rise in Canadian Dollar Helps N.H.L.: Canadian hockey teams were once considered poor cousins of their American peers, but Canada's rising currency has strengthened their hand. | 176 |
| 5254. | On Assignment: Afghanistan in Free Fall: Moises Saman has returned to Afghanistan time and again with the hope of documenting the promise of peace and prosperity, which now seem ever more elusive. | 196 |
| 5255. | Ask John Burns: Global Impact of Afghan Plan: How will President Obama's new plan in Afghanistan reverberate around the world? John Burns, the Times' chief foreign correspondent, will be taking questions. | 204 |
| 5256. | For Soldiers, Strain Met With Resolve: President Obama emphasized that a beginning to an end of the war in Afghanistan was in sight: the summer of 2011. That, some soldiers said, was the important part. | 202 |
| 5257. | In Denmark, Ambitious Plan for Electric Cars: A big tax break may draw buyers, but it is not certain they can be persuaded to make the switch. | 142 |
| 5258. | News Analysis: With Troops Go Demands: A commitment to redouble the Afghan effort leaves unanswered a decisive question: Will the Afghans step up, too? | 151 |
| 5259. | Tough Season May Force Texas Oystermen to Fold: The state is working to restore beds devastated by Hurricane Ike last year, but some harvesters fear they will have to fold before the measures have an impact. | 207 |
| 5260. | Iran's Plan to Phase Out Subsidies Brings Frenzied Debate: Changes in the system of state support for gasoline and other products could face popular resistance but could also help with any new sanctions. | 203 |
| 5261. | For Fourth Time, Mistrial in Prosecution of Gotti: Some jurors at a trial in federal court were persuaded by the defendant's claim that he had broken with the mob. | 163 |
| 5262. | At Army Bases, Warriors Are Ready to Step Up: At military installations on Tuesday, there was little second-guessing of President Obama's Afghan plans, but interviews with soldiers and their families revealed that many were grasping for a clarity of mission and an objective that can be achieved. | 296 |
| 5263. | Obama's Surge Strategy in Afghanistan: Will 30,000 additional troops be sufficient to curb the insurgency? | 106 |
| 5264. | A Victory for Holders of Yukos: A panel ruled that shareholders in the former Yukos oil company, which was disbanded by the Russian government, can seek about $100 billion in damages from the Russian government. | 211 |
| 5265. | Europe Bypassed on Climate Summit: Just days before the start of the U.N. conference on climate change, the European Union has been largely sidelined as China and the United States seek to set the rules of the game. | 215 |
| 5266. | Obama Calls War 'Vital' to U.S. Security: President Obama plans to announce Tuesday that he will begin to move U.S. forces out of Afghanistan in July 2011, the White House said. | 177 |
| 5267. | American Indians Stand to Gain in Health Care Overhaul: Congress, with the support of the White House, appears poised to significantly improve the Indian health care system. | 173 |
| 5268. | Live Blogging Obama's Afghan Speech: We'll be offering live updates as we follow President Obama's speech tonight. | 114 |
| 5269. | Afghanistan Vets: Send Your Thoughts on Obama's Plans: At War is looking for American service members who have spent time in Afghanistan. | 137 |
| 5270. | Jewish Nationalists Clash With Palestinians: The confrontation in East Jerusalem came after the Israelis took over a house by court order in a predominantly Arab area. | 167 |
| 5271. | N. Korea Revalues Currency to Curb Free Trade: Analysts in Seoul saw the move as shock therapy to fight inflation and curb the North's mushrooming free market. | 159 |
| 5272. | Full Circle for the Commander in Chief: What would you like to hear from the president tonight? Will his supporters be open to persuasion? How can he best convince you that he is proceeding on the right path in Afghanistan? | 223 |
| 5273. | Will Russia's Afghan Fate Be America's?: John F. Burns responds to a common them among the readers of "At War" -- that the U.S. should learn from the Soviets' experience in Afghanistan and withdraw its troops. | 209 |
| 5274. | Fourth Hung Jury in Gotti Case: A judge declared a mistrial after a jury deadlocked over charges that accused John A. Gotti of following in the footsteps of his father. | 168 |
| 5275. | Henrich, Yankees Clutch Hitter, Dies: Mr. Henrich was a right fielder known as Old Reliable who helped propel the Yankees to seven World Series championships. | 158 |
| 5276. | The Puppy Diaries: New Puppy Life: Scout's arrival seems part of a trend: empty nesters welcoming new life. | 107 |
| 5277. | Henderson Resigns as Chief of General Motors: The company said its chief executive, Fritz Henderson, will be replaced on an interim basis by the automaker's new chairman, Edward Whitacre Jr. | 190 |
| 5278. | Weighing Obama's Afghan Plan: A sampling of commentary and developments on President Obama's plan to expedite the deployment of 30,000 troops to Afghanistan. | 157 |
| 5279. | The View From West Point: Each administration tries to choose settings that reflect the speech at hand. | 103 |
| 5280. | McCain Opposes Exit Deadline for Troops: The ranking Republican on the Armed Services Committee says a date for withdrawing Afghanistan troops should only be a "goal." | 167 |
| 5281. | Woods Avoids Criminal Charges: Tiger Woods will not face charges for crashing his car into a fire hydrant and a tree outside his house early Friday beyond a traffic citation for careless driving. | 195 |
| 5282. | Jury Said to Reach Partial Verdict in Bruno Corruption Case: The jury in the Joseph L. Bruno corruption case seeks an explanation about reasonable doubt. | 153 |
| 5283. | Florida State Coach Plans to Retire: Bobby Bowden, 80, who won national football championships in 1993 and 1999, will retire after 34 years with Florida State. | 159 |
| 5284. | With Deal, Vivendi Sheds Past: Vivendi has turned its attention to emerging markets after shedding the last vestige of Jean-Marie Messier's legacy by selling its stake in NBC to G.E. | 182 |
| 5285. | New Chief for the U.N. Nuclear Agency: A new top inspector took charge Tuesday of the International Atomic Energy Agency as it faces one of the most turbulent periods in its 52-year history. | 190 |
| 5286. | Baltimore's Mayor Is Convicted in Gift Card Case: The conviction on Tuesday of Mayor Sheila Dixon for one count of embezzlement may force her from office. | 154 |
| 5287. | E.P.A. Postpones Ethanol Blend Decision: Energy groups and car manufacturers react to the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to postpone a decision about whether to increase the amount of ethanol allowed in gasoline. | 224 |
| 5288. | Baltimore's Mayor Is Convicted: Baltimore's mayor was convicted Tuesday on a single charge she took gift cards intended for the city's poor. | 140 |
| 5289. | Sri Lankans in Camps Allowed to Leave: The tens of thousands of Tamils released from the camps will be required to register with local authorities, the government said. | 168 |
| 5290. | Credit Helps to Lift U.S. Home Sales: The number of homes with tentative buyers reached its highest level in three years in October, as Americans took advantage of a credit for first-time homeowners. | 199 |
| 5291. | A Christmas Rewrite, as Dickens Edits Dickens: Charles Dickens was in need of cash when he cranked out his beloved story "A Christmas Carol" in the six weeks before Christmas 1843. New Yorkers feeling hard times can sympathize. For the first time, they can also inspect his handwritten manuscript up close and glean insights into his creative process. | 351 |
| 5292. | Drop in Ford Truck Sales Offsets Increase for Cars: Sales of cars and crossover vehicles grew 18 percent, while trucks and S.U.V.'s fell 19 percent in November. | 160 |
| 5293. | South Africa to Expand Effort to Combat AIDS: President Jacob Zuma declared Tuesday in a national address on World AIDS Day that drug therapy for HIV positive pregnant women and babies will be broadened and start earlier. | 221 |
| 5294. | Don't Call Us White House Crashers, Couple Says in Interview: On the "Today" show, Michaele and Tareq Salahi said that they would have to wait until later to explain themselves. | 177 |
| 5295. | Tacoma Suspect Said to Be Killed by Police: A man suspected of fatally shooting four uniformed police officers was shot and killed by police early Tuesday, according to news reports. | 182 |
| 5296. | Suspect in Police Shootings Is Dead, Official Says: A sheriff's spokesman said that Seattle police had fatally shot the man suspected of killing four police officers. | 166 |
| 5297. | Obama Issues Order for More Troops in Afghanistan: The administration has begun a two-day effort to sell the new strategy to the American people, Congress and American allies. | 175 |
| 5298. | Now With Foothold in Iraq, Oil Companies Look to the Future: Major oil companies are finally gaining access to Iraq's petroleum reserves, but at far less advantageous terms than they once envisioned. | 199 |
| 5299. | Saints 38, Patriots 17: Saints Stun Patriots to Stay Unbeaten: Drew Brees threw for 371 yards and 5 touchdowns as the Saints beat the Patriots at home to improve to 11-0. | 170 |
| 5300. | In Race of Opposites, Atlanta Votes Tuesday: The neck-and-neck runoff for mayor of Atlanta has distilled into a sharp contrast between a self-styled outsider and the ultimate insider. | 183 |
| 5301. | Cole Attack Trial Will Test Tribunal System: The decision to use a military commission to prosecute Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, a suspect in the bombing of the destroyer Cole, instead of a civilian court has set off a fierce debate. | 229 |
| 5302. | Dubai Crisis Tests Laws of Islamic Financing: Islamic-rule investments prohibit lenders from earning interest, and effectively place lenders and borrowers into a form of partnership. | 182 |
| 5303. | White House Crashers to Appear on 'Today': After staying away from the media for nearly a week, the White House crashers are to break their silence. | 148 |
| 5304. | The Officer in Uniform Is Real; The Badge May Be an Impostor: Many New York police officers wear duplicates at work and keep the real ones at home, for safekeeping, a quirk deeply embedded in the culture of the police department. | 229 |
| 5305. | No Big Cost Rise in U.S. Premiums Is Seen in Study: The eagerly awaited report gave Democrats ammunition against Republicans who have criticized the bill on the ground that it would raise costs for most Americans. | 213 |
| 5306. | '00 Clemency May Be Issue for Huckabee: A busy pardon pen may again lead to political trouble for Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor considered a leading contender for the 2012 G.O.P. nomination. | 204 |
| 5307. | In Job Hunt, College Degree Can't Close Racial Gap: There is ample evidence that race is a significant obstacle for African-Americans in the job market, despite decades of progress. | 181 |
| 5308. | With Deal, G.E. Clears Path to Sale of NBC: General Electric reached a tentative agreement to buy Vivendi's stake in NBC Universal for about $5.8 billion, helping clear the path for a sale of the company to Comcast. | 215 |
| 5309. | Showcase: Dubai's Improbable Tale: Lauren Greenfield traveled to Dubai earlier this year to photograph the housing bust. Her evocative photographs now seem prescient as well. | 174 |
| 5310. | Dealbook: A Financial Mirage in the Desert: With the benefit of hindsight, there were plenty of signs that Shariah-compliant investments were just as risky as their Western counterparts. | 186 |
| 5311. | A Lost European Culture, Pulled From Obscurity: A little-known people existing before Ancient Egypt and Greece's glory worked with metal and had an evolved visual language. | 172 |
| 5312. | G.E. and Vivendi Agree on Value of NBC Universal: General Electric has reached a tentative agreement to buy Vivendi's 20 percent stake in NBC Universal for about $5.8 billion, helping clear the path to a sale of the television and movie company to Comcast, according to people briefed on the matter. | 299 |
| 5313. | Edowin0a Journal: Clinging to the Forest Despite the Chaos: Tribes in remote Venezuela face the challenges of a thriving bush-meat trade, incursions by gold miners and government control over their land. | 203 |
| 5314. | Gibbs Defends Scope of Party Crashing Inquiry: The White House press secretary asserts that the White House social office shouldn't be blamed for last week's security breach. | 174 |
| 5315. | 2 Guant0namo Detainees Arrive in Italy: Two Tunisians who had been detained at Guant0namo Bay arrived in Italy late Monday and will be tried on international terrorism charges, officials said. | 192 |
| 5316. | Sports of The Times: Marion Jones Aims for a Comeback, in Basketball: More than a year after her release from prison, the former track star Marion Jones, 34, announced Monday that she would return to competitive athletics. | 222 |
| 5317. | Swiss Sharply Criticized After Vote to Ban New Minarets: Switzerland's political leaders on Monday faced a chorus of criticism at home and abroad over an overwhelming popular vote to ban construction of minarets. | 212 |
| 5318. | We May Be Born With an Urge to Help: Biologists are forming a better view of humankind than the traditional opinions of it as warlike and selfish. | 146 |
| 5319. | Abu Dhabi's Silence Raises the Heat on Dubai: The debt crisis could be a way for Abu Dhabi to demand greater control over Dubai, and perhaps over all the members of the emirates federation. | 189 |
| 5320. | British Yacht Crew Detained in Iran: Five British crew members of a racing yacht were seized by Iran last week after they accidentally crossed into Iranian waters, according to British officials. | 195 |
| 5321. | Woods Withdraws From Tournament: Tiger Woods announced his withdrawal from this week's Chevron World Challenge, the tournament he has hosted since 2000. | 152 |
| 5322. | Senior Cleric Denounces Iranian Militia Force: Iran's most senior cleric denounced the role of the Basij in the crackdown against protesters, saying the force's actions were against religion and "in the path of Satan." | 218 |
| 5323. | Woods Withdraws From Tournament: Tiger Woods has withdrawn from his own golf tournament after citing injuries from a car crash near his Florida home. | 149 |
| 5324. | Weis Is Out as Notre Dame Coach: Charlie Weis, who had a career record of 35-27 with the Irish, had six years remaining on his contract and his buyout has been reported to be as much as $18 million. | 198 |
| 5325. | Abu Dhabi's Silence Raises the Heat on Dubai: The debt crisis could be a way for Abu Dhabi to demand greater control over Dubai, and perhaps over all the members of the emirates federation. | 189 |
| 5326. | Supreme Court Overturns Decision on Detainee Photos: The Supreme Court set aside a lower court's order that called for the release of photographs of prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan being abused by American military personnel. | 227 |
| 5327. | Premiums for Employee Health Coverage May Change Little, Budget Study Finds: A much-awaited budget analysis of health care legislation indicates premiums for most people would be little affected. | 195 |
| 5328. | Treasury Pushes Mortgage Firms for Loan Relief: The administration said Monday that it would increase the pressure on banks to help troubled homeowners permanently lower mortgage payments. | 188 |
| 5329. | A Whistleblower at the Deutsche Bank Building Is Now an Outcast: Marshal Greenberg, an elevator operator at the former Deutsche Bank building, routinely reported unsafe conditions. For his efforts, he says, he was threatened and abused, and now he cannot find work. | 265 |
| 5330. | Fed Begins Testing Strategy to Exit Securities Program: The Fed said that it would begin testing its plan to shrink its trillion-dollar portfolio of mortgage-backed securities and unwind its biggest program to prop up the markets. | 230 |
| 5331. | Serena Williams Given Probation and Hefty Fine for Tirade: Serena Williams was fined $175,000 but not suspended for her behavior at the United States Open. | 155 |
| 5332. | Obama Issues Order for More Troops in Afghanistan: President Obama told military leaders of his decision late Sunday afternoon and will spend Monday speaking with foreign leaders. | 179 |
| 5333. | Court Sides With Government in Detainee Photo Case: The Supreme Court has thrown out an appeals court ruling ordering the disclosure of photographs of detainees being abused by their U.S. captors. | 196 |
| 5334. | Sketch of Suspect in Russian Train Bombing: The police released a sketch and a description on Monday of a possible suspect in the bombing of a luxury train that killed 26 people, as well as a description of an accomplice. | 221 |
| 5335. | Chelsea Clinton Is Engaged: The daughter of the former president and the secretary of state announces she plans to marry. | 121 |
| 5336. | Somali Pirates Seize U.S.-Bound Tanker: Nine pirates seized the tanker, which could be one of the biggest ship ever taken. | 122 |
| 5337. | Serena Williams Fined, on Probation for Tirade: The number one tennis player Serena Williams has been fined $175,000 and put on probation for two years for her foul-mouthed tirade at the U.S. Open. | 197 |
| 5338. | U.A.E. Pledge Calms Markets but Dubai Fears Remain: Wall Street shares were slightly lower as investors tried to assess the fallout from Dubai's debt crisis as well as retail sales from the kickoff of the Christmas shopping season. | 231 |
| 5339. | U.A.E. Pledge Calms Markets but Dubai Fears Remain: Asian stocks rose and European and U.S. government bond prices held relatively stable, suggesting that the fear of a major contagion was contained. Stocks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were sharply down. | 248 |
| 5340. | Serena Williams Gets Probation for Tirade: The tennis player Serena Williams has been fined a record $82,500 for her tirade at this year's U.S. Open and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another "major offense" in the next two years. | 250 |
| 5341. | Man Said to Be Cornered in Tacoma Shooting: A man suspected of gunning down four police officers at a coffee shop was holed up at a Seattle house early Monday, wounded and possibly dead, police said. | 199 |
| 5342. | Suspect in Police Shootings Said to be Cornered: Police say a suspect in the coffee-shop slayings of four officers is holed up at a Seattle house, wounded and possibly dead. | 173 |
| 5343. | A Defiant Iran Vows to Build Nuclear Plants: Iran's announcement that it would construct 10 more uranium enrichment plans drew criticism on Monday. | 147 |
| 5344. | City's Schools Share Their Space, and Bitterness: Charter schools, a third-term priority of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, are squeezing the city's public schools for space, and more are on their way. | 197 |
| 5345. | Accused Nazi Camp Guard on Trial in Germany: John Demjanjuk, a retired American autoworker, went on trial in Munich on Monday, accused of helping to force 27,900 Jews to their deaths during the Holocaust. | 204 |
| 5346. | A Tax on Nips and Tucks Angers Patients, Surgeons: Legislation in the Senate would levy a 5 percent tax on elective plastic surgery procedures. | 143 |
| 5347. | Shoppers Showed Up, but Spent on Bargains: About 23 million more consumers visited retail stores and Web sites over the weekend, but total spending was about the same as last year. | 180 |
| 5348. | On Sales: Shoppers Fill the Streets, if Not Bags: In the second holiday shopping season of the current recession, the signs of economic distress were evident in the SoHo district of Manhattan. | 192 |
| 5349. | In Japan, an Odd Perch for Google: Looking Up at the Leader: After missteps in Japan, Google is striving to gain ground against Yahoo and make the most of a highly connected marketplace. | 186 |
| 5350. | Conservative Appears to Have Won in Honduras: Porfirio Lobo's main opponent conceded in the presidential election that many hoped could help Honduras after the crisis caused by last summer's coup. | 196 |
| 5351. | Leftist Wins Uruguay Presidential Vote: Jos0 Mujica won a runoff for the presidency of Uruguay, further cementing the hold of a leftist government credited with improving economic conditions. | 191 |
| 5352. | The Road to Copenhagen: Tree Harvester Offers to Save Indonesian Forest: A paper company proposes to use a ring of industrial tree plantations to help stop leaks of greenhouse gases from a peat bog. | 198 |
| 5353. | As Sales Vanish, Alligator Skins Stay on Gators: The peculiar relationship between hardy bayou men and Paris and New York fashion setters has soured of late. | 157 |
| 5354. | Obama's Speech on Afghanistan to Envision Exit: President Obama plans to lay out a timetable for how he sees the American war in Afghanistan ultimately ending when he announces his decision this week to send more forces, officials said. | 236 |
| 5355. | Arab States Move to Stifle Dubai Crisis: Central bankers and government officials will be watching for signs that the fears of contagion are contained or spreading as markets elsewhere open. | 190 |
| 5356. | Advocating for Girls' Sports With a Sharp Tongue: Robert H. Landau is a community activist whose work has led to a change in practices at the school and district level in suburban Philadelphia. | 193 |
| 5357. | Entering the Superproject Void: With the Erie Canal and even the Big Dig behind us, the future of giant public works projects is uncertain. | 139 |
| 5358. | Secret Service Interviews Gate-Crashers: The gate-crashing couple was questioned over two days as part of the investigation into how they entered President Obama's state dinner. | 177 |
| 5359. | Hondurans Vote in Presidential Ballot: Hondurans went to the polls in a presidential election that many voters hoped would allow the country to emerge from the political crisis caused by last summer's coup. | 206 |
| 5360. | After Starting Season 0-16, Nets Fire Frank: The Nets dismissed Coach Lawrence Frank on Sunday afternoon with the team on the brink of equaling the worst start to a season in N.B.A. history. | 190 |
| 5361. | A Defiant Iran Details Plan for 10 Enrichment Plants: Iran warned that it would reduce its cooperation with the United Nation's nuclear agency and in a gesture of defiance it ordered the construction of 10 new uranium enrichment plants. | 236 |
| 5362. | Live Analysis: Jets Beat Panthers, 17-6: The Jets host the Panthers in what could be their final "must-win" game of the season. | 127 |
| 5363. | Nets Fire Coach After 0-16 Start: Assistant Tom Barrise will coach the team Sunday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers, when the Nets could tie the record for the worst start if they lose. | 192 |
| 5364. | Swiss Vote to Ban New Minarets: Switzerland's political right scored a surprising win, denting the nation's image as a bastion of tolerance. | 140 |
| 5365. | Four Police Officers Killed in Ambush: Four uniformed police officers were shot to death as they sat in a coffee shop near Tacoma, Wash., in what one law enforcement official said was an apparent ambush. | 203 |
| 5366. | Local Stop | Inwood: One Foot in the Past: Inwood, at the northern tip of Manhattan, is home to history and nature, including the island's only remaining forest, as well as a burgeoning arts community. | 201 |
| 5367. | Senators Show Doubts on Afghanistan: With President Obama scheduled to explain his new Afghan strategy, senators of both parties laid out a range of reservations. | 162 |
| 5368. | Giants' Manning Dealing With Ongoing Foot Injury: A stress reaction in Eli Manning's right foot is caused by plantar fasciitis but is not expected to keep him from play. | 169 |
| 5369. | 4 Police Officers Killed in Washington: A sheriff's official in Washington state said that four police officers had been shot dead in ambush at a coffee house. | 159 |
| 5370. | 4 Children Die in Louisiana Crash: NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Four children ages 2 to 14 were among five people killed when a minivan packed with kids rolled on a Louisiana interstate, and seven others remained in critical condition, state police said Sunday. | 252 |
| 5371. | New Buying Power, Despite the Economy: Bartering in goods and services is making a comeback during the economic downturn. | 121 |
| 5372. | Troopers to Interview Woods and Release 911 Tape: Florida Highway Patrol investigators are scheduled to speak to Tiger Woods and to release a tape of the 911 call made by a neighbor reporting the incident. | 205 |
| 5373. | Iran Is Defiant on Nuclear Work: The Iranian government approved a plan to build 10 new uranium enrichment facilities in a dramatic expansion in defiance of U.N. demands it halt the program. | 190 |
| 5374. | Weary of Political Crisis, Honduras Holds Election: Hondurans are going to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president, hoping to unlock a political paralysis five months after a coup that ousted the last one. | 210 |
| 5375. | UAE Will Support Banks in Dubai Credit Crisis: The United Arab Emirates central bank said it stood behind domestic and foreign banks operating in Dubai after a recent announcement about Dubai World's debt. | 205 |
| 5376. | Swiss Voters Projected to Back Minaret Ban: Initial projections show that Swiss voters will approve a ban on the construction of new minarets. | 142 |
| 5377. | Sunday Routine | Shmuley Boteach: Rabbi on the Go, Even While Relaxing: Rabbi Shmuley Boteach heads outdoors on Sundays, to feel uplifted by nature. | 148 |
| 5378. | Remains Identified After Russian Train Bombing: Relatives arrived to look at victims' remains after a train bombing that was determined to be a terrorist act. | 158 |
| 5379. | Iran's Parliament Urges Less Nuclear Cooperation: Iran's parliament urged President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's government to submit a plan on reducing its cooperation level with the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency, state radio reported. | 230 |
| 5380. | The Cancer Lounge: At Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, the recreation room is an oasis away from the burdens of dealing with chemotherapy and other tribulations. | 181 |
| 5381. | Iran's Parliament Urges Less Nuclear Cooperation: Iran's parliament urged President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's government to submit a plan on reducing its cooperation level with the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency, state radio reported. | 230 |
| 5382. | The Neediest Cases: Climbing to Success, and Helping Others Along: Two college sophomores are helping others escape the hardships they endured as children through Project Feed Me, a nonprofit group one of them started. | 218 |
| 5383. | Protecting the Forests, and Hoping for Payback: To the list of essential functions proclaimed for the giant evergreens of the West, add protection against climate change. | 170 |
| 5384. | New Jersey Man Shoots Family, Killing His Son: A man chased down and shot his wife and their two young sons in northern New Jersey 0 killing one boy 0 before he was fatally shot by an off-duty police officer, police said. | 221 |
| 5385. | Pakistan's Leader, Under Pressure, Cedes Nuclear Office: President Asif Ali Zardari handed over his position in the nuclear command structure to his prime minister, in a sudden maneuver widely seen as a fresh sign of turmoil. | 225 |
| 5386. | White House Intruders Want Money for Their Tale: The aspiring reality-TV stars who finessed their way into a state dinner are trying to cash in on their notoriety. | 163 |
| 5387. | Villagers Rushed to Help in Frigid Russian Crash: The Russian train bombing took place in an area so remote that people from nearby towns got to the site hours before rescue workers. | 182 |
| 5388. | 17-Year-Old Is Held in Fatal Chinatown Stabbing: Victor Fong was charged with second-degree murder in the death of an 18-year-old after surrendering at a police station. | 169 |
| 5389. | The Safety Net: Food Stamp Use Soars Across U.S., and Stigma Fades: A program once scorned as a failed welfare scheme now helps feed one in eight Americans and one in four children. | 181 |
| 5390. | Bernanke Warns of Risks in Push to Revamp Fed: In an op-ed article for The Washington Post, Ben Bernanke warns that legislation "would strip the Fed of all its bank regulatory powers." | 184 |
| 5391. | To Prepare for War, G.I.'s Get a Dress Rehearsal: In Louisiana, training scenarios in mock Afghan villages are created from intelligence reports fresh from the front. | 166 |
| 5392. | Health Care Savings Could Start in the Cafeteria: A start-up company is aiming to help companies lower medical costs by offering employees healthier diets. | 155 |
| 5393. | Korean Hospitals Now Saying 'Push' in 4 Languages: Migrant women from elsewhere in Asia have helped fuel a baby boom, but have created concerns about assimilation of mixed children. | 181 |
| 5394. | Civil Suit Hearing Held in China's Milk Scandal: The hearing was for the first civil suit to be heard in court involving parents suing a dairy company and a supermarket over tainted milk. | 187 |
| 5395. | Midtown Journal: Bringing Big Band Jazz Back to the Theater District: On Mondays at Club Cache on West 46th Street, 11 men in tuxedos evoke the Jazz Age. | 153 |
| 5396. | Complaint Box | Air Conditions: The lack of signs pointing to the Jet Blue flights at Newark Liberty Airport is the first of many frustrations and extra costs for a traveling family. | 182 |
| 5397. | U.S. to Pressure Mortgage Firms for Loan Relief: Only a tiny fraction of mortgages have been permanently reduced under a $75 billion program. | 141 |
| 5398. | At This School, It's Marijuana in Every Class: A six-week, $485 primer focuses on the history, the horticulture and the legal how-to's of Michigan's new medical marijuana program. | 179 |
| 5399. | Police to Question Woods About Accident: The Florida Highway Patrol plans to interview Tiger Woods and his wife to investigate his one-car accident. | 148 |
| 5400. | South Carolina Rift Highlights Debate Over G.O.P.: Some Republicans in South Carolina are questioning the conservative bona fides of Senator Lindsey Graham. | 156 |
| 5401. | U.S. Still Running Secret Prison in Afghanistan: A U.S. military detention camp is still holding inmates for sometimes weeks at a time, without access to the International Committee of the Red Cross, according to researchers and former detainees. | 246 |
| 5402. | Police to Question Woods About Accident: The Florida Highway Patrol plans to interview Tiger Woods and his wife to investigate the bizarre circumstances surrounding his one-car accident. | 186 |
| 5403. | At Odds Over Land, Money and Gas: In upstate New York, landowners' conflict over whether to allow drilling for natural gas has set neighbor against neighbor, even spouse against spouse. | 185 |
| 5404. | At Least 35 Dead in Russian Train Derailment: Prosecutors said the derailment late Friday could have been the result of sabotage, raising fears that the luxury train was the target of a terrorist attack. | 203 |
| 5405. | At Least 39 Dead in Russian Train Derailment: The railway company said the derailment late Friday could have been the result of sabotage, raising fears that the luxury train was the target of a terrorist attack. | 211 |
| 5406. | Some Indians Find It Tough to Go Home Again: India wants its emigrants and their offspring back, but many say the business climate is frustrating, and the workplace culture makes them feel unexpectedly foreign. | 210 |
| 5407. | At Least 39 Dead in Russian Train Derailment: The railway company said the derailment late Friday could have been the result of sabotage, raising fears that the luxury train was the target of a terrorist attack. | 211 |
| 5408. | Bloomberg Spent $102 Million to Win 3rd Term: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg spent about $174 per vote, according to data released on Friday. | 137 |
| 5409. | News Analysis: Region Finds U.S. Lacking on Honduras: Latin American countries worry that the Obama administration will appear to be giving a coup its approval if it accepts elections on Sunday in Honduras. | 206 |
| 5410. | Pilots Were 'Distracted,' Transcripts Show: Cockpit recordings show that a controller twice asked pilots why they flew 150 miles past their destination. | 152 |
| 5411. | Walking Into the Earth's Heart: The Grand Canyon: In summer, the Grand Canyon is the Disney World of national parks, with crowds and traffic jams. In winter, it's a peaceful, if still awe-inspiring, retreat for its few visitors. | 228 |
| 5412. | 4 Killed at Dinner; Florida Police Seek Gunman: The police are unsure of a motive but a suspect, who is a member of the family, did have resentment toward some relatives. | 170 |
| 5413. | Afghanistan Using Persuasion and Jobs to Disarm Taliban: The U.S. is underwriting a program that not only seeks to disarm Taliban but also enlist tribal leaders' support by having them involved in the choice of development projects for where the jobs are offered. | 263 |
| 5414. | Once in Doubt, Credit for Prayer Won't Change: The Yale librarian who cast doubt last year on the origins of the popular Serenity Prayer has gone back to say that Reinhold Niebuhr is most likely the author after all. | 216 |
| 5415. | A Parking Gift on a Holiday That Was: The city makes close to $1 million in tickets the day after Thanksgiving 0 when drivers forget to move their cars 0 but this Friday, a Muslim festival gave them a reprieve. | 210 |
| 5416. | From Shadow to Limelight for a Governor's Wife: South Carolina's first lady has reacted to her husband's infidelity by building up herself 0 and her career. | 156 |
| 5417. | Buying, Selling, and Twittering All the Way: On Black Friday, retailers and their customers used the social networking site Twitter to talk to one another about bargains, problems, purchases and shopping strategies. | 215 |
| 5418. | Dubai Debt Woes Raise Fear of Wider Problem: Dubai's inability to repay its debt is fueling concern that other countries and institutions, and not just in emerging markets, could be in trouble too. | 197 |
| 5419. | Hiring Is Rising in One Area: Low-Paid Interns: Companies with too much work are turning to interns rather than temporary workers to get the job done. | 150 |
| 5420. | In Rural Indiana Town, Even Basketball Is Suffering: The 23-year-old coach of the Medora Hornets is trying to win moral victories with a team that went 0-22 last year in a town where poverty rates are high and social problems widespread. | 237 |
| 5421. | Bloomberg Spent $102 Million to Win 3rd Term: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, in his race for a third term, spent more of his own money in the pursuit of public office than any other individual in United States history. | 215 |
| 5422. | Tiger Woods Out of Hospital After Car Accident: Tiger Woods was injured in a car crash near his home in Florida early Friday. | 125 |
| 5423. | Tiger Woods Injured in Car Accident, Mayor Says: The golfer has been released from the hospital after an accident in Florida early Friday, a mayor told CNN. | 156 |
| 5424. | Charges Possible in Gate-Crashing Incident: The Secret Service said it wants to hear those connected to the incident in which a couple snuck into a state dinner this week, and has not ruled out charges. | 202 |
| 5425. | Justice Dept. Says Acorn Can Be Paid: The administration is advised to honor contracts signed before Congress banned funds to the group. | 136 |
| 5426. | Spin of Wheel May Determine Judge in 9/11 Case: The judge who will preside at the trial of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other terror suspects may be randomly assigned. | 170 |
| 5427. | Celebrating Id al-Adha: The Muslim holiday of Eid marks the end of Haj, or the month when Muslim pilgrims from all over the world descend on Mecca. | 147 |
| 5428. | Obama's Climate Goals vs. the Senate's: Farm and manufacturing states are seeking aid and changes before accepting emissions targets. | 133 |
| 5429. | Patient Money: Shopping Around for the Best Medical Care Prices: With out-of-pocket expenses rising, it pays to look for better deals. Web sites and insider's tactics can help. | 176 |
| 5430. | Google's Earth: How the company shot to success, and why executives across industries are striking defensive poses. | 115 |
| 5431. | Iran Censured Over Nuclear Program by U.N. Watchdog: With the support of Russia and China, the panel also demanded that Iran freeze operations "immediately" at a once-secret uranium enrichment plant. | 199 |
| 5432. | At the Stroke of Midnight, the Shopping Began: While the economy is showing signs of recovery, consumers are still deeply worried and are continuing to cut back, which is likely to affect holiday shopping. | 205 |
| 5433. | Dubai's Investment Troubles Leave Markets Unsteady: Markets in Europe were higher after a sell-off in Asia sparked by news that Dubai's main investment vehicle was seeking to suspend debt repayments. | 199 |
| 5434. | U.S. Is Unlikely to Use All the Ethanol Congress Ordered: When Congress mandated in 2007 that refiners blend a rising volume of ethanol into gasoline, fuel consumption had been growing for years. Then came the recession. | 220 |
| 5435. | Khmer Rouge Warden Asks to Be Freed: The trial of a former Khmer Rouge prison chief ended Friday with the defendant unexpectedly asked to be set free despite his repeated admissions of guilt. | 191 |
| 5436. | Asian Stocks Fall Amid Dubai Fears: Markets across Asia tumbled as much as 5 percent Friday as fears mounted over Dubai's debt and the dollar's continued slide against the yen. | 176 |
| 5437. | Christmas Island Journal: A Remote Island Seeks a Boom Without a Bust: Residents of Australia's Christmas Island are hoping a new immigration detention center can revive the island's economy. | 191 |
| 5438. | Broncos 26, Giants 6: Broncos Bury the Giants: The Giants suffered injuries to their bodies, wounds to their pride, damage to their playoff hopes and taint to their national image in a loss to the Broncos Thursday. | 214 |
| 5439. | Japanese Officials Show Concern as Dollar Slides: The Japanese finance minster said he was "extremely nervous and watching the market carefully" in a sign of so-called verbal intervention to support the yen. | 207 |
| 5440. | Brain Power: Surgery for Mental Ills Offers Hope and Risk: More than 500 people have undergone brain surgery for problems like depression, anxiety, Tourette's syndrome, even obesity, most in studies. | 199 |
| 5441. | A Rare Chinese Look at Secret Detentions: A state-run magazine has published an article detailing a secret network of detention centers that are intended to prevent citizens from complaining to the government. | 209 |
| 5442. | Trying to Explain a Drop in Infant Mortality: Mothers in Dane County, Wis., are the subject of study by researchers confronting a large racial gap in infant deaths. | 164 |
| 5443. | 4 Vie for Kennedy's Seat, but Only 3 Seek His Mantle: Democratic candidates to succeed Senator Edward M. Kennedy are trying to prove themselves his ideological twin, but the tactic might not be a winning strategy. | 213 |
| 5444. | Stalemate in Legislature Has New York Near Its Last Dollar: With no end in sight to a dispute over a budget deficit, the state could have as little as $36 million in the bank by year end. | 187 |
| 5445. | Taliban Reopen Northern Front in Afghanistan: Over two years, militant forces have had a resurgence in Kunduz Province, where they threaten a NATO supply route. | 160 |
| 5446. | Millions of Pounds of Dead Carp for Sale in Utah: Utah wants to remove about 50 million pounds of carp from Utah Lake to restore the ecological balance and help the endangered June sucker. | 188 |
| 5447. | City Hall Memo: Testing Bloomberg's Grip on the Budget Ax: The mayor's self-depiction as a fiscal watchdog may conflict with the teachers' expectation of 4 percent raises in a tight economy. | 190 |
| 5448. | Live Analysis: Giants 0, Denver 0, 1st quarter: The Giants and the Broncos each had great starts to the season. After both teams stumbled, they meet in Denver tonight with 6-4 records. | 184 |
| 5449. | Get Aboard, Wise Guy. Next Stop, the Bada Bing.: A "Sopranos" bus tour of New Jersey features sites like Holsten's Confectionery, the Pizzaland shack and the auto-body shop run by Sal Bonpensiero. | 196 |
| 5450. | Report Says Irish Bishops and Police Hid Abuse: The church and police colluded to hide decades of child abuse by priests in Dublin, an investigation concluded. | 159 |
| 5451. | A Tradition That Cherishes Poker, Not Pumpkin Pie: At Mohegan Sun, Thanksgiving was ushered in by thousands of New Yorkers with Chinese roots who have made a casino visit an annual holiday activity. | 198 |
| 5452. | Shaquille O'Neal Funds Girl's Funeral: Shaquille O'Neal, the basketball star, said he was moved by the case of Shaniya Davis, the 5-year-old North Carolina girl who police say was kidnapped and killed. | 201 |
| 5453. | Network Cameras Followed White House Crashers: The cable network Bravo filmed an aspiring reality-show couple who managed to attend a state dinner. | 147 |
| 5454. | Chief Sponsor Defends G.O.P. Litmus Test: A Republican party official rejects criticisms that a 10-point list of principles would harm the campaigns of many G.O.P. lawmakers. | 174 |
| 5455. | A Coaching Tree's Fruits Could Spoil: Charlie Weis, Eric Mangini and Josh McDaniels all coached under Bill Belichick, were lavished with praise and are now dealing with tumultuous seasons. | 188 |
| 5456. | Dubai Debt Drag Down Markets: Investors responded to reports that Dubai World, which is thought to have debts totaling around $60 billion, has asked creditors if it can postpone its forthcoming payments until May. | 213 |
| 5457. | Iraqi Lawmakers Hunt for Election Compromise: Irai leaders worked to avoid delays to January elections, warning that disagreements could still unravel any deal. | 160 |
| 5458. | German General Quits Over Airstrike: The head of the German armed forces resigned following reports that information on civilian casualties had been withheld from the public and from prosecutors. | 195 |
| 5459. | Yes, We're Open: Five new stores defy the recession odds. What's their secret? | 78 |
| 5460. | Iran Nuclear Program Inquiry Is at 'Dead End,' U.N. Says: The director of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said it had been "over a year" since Iran had answered questions about the extent of its nuclear ambitions. | 207 |
| 5461. | News Analysis: Half-Truths Dim Chances for Mideast Peace Talks: Despite Israel's announcement of a 10-month settlement freeze and the Palestinians claim that violent attacks are over, tensions seem set to rise. | 210 |
| 5462. | Ministry Won't Challenge Polanski Bail Ruling: The Justice Ministry had 10 days to submit an appeal to the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, but it said in a statement that it had decided not to appeal against the court's decision to grant bail to the film director. | 261 |
| 5463. | Church Covered Up Child Abuse in Ireland, Panel Finds: The Roman Catholic Church in Dublin covered up decades of priests' sexual abuse of children because its bishops were determined to protect the church's reputation at the expense of victims, an expert commission reported. | 275 |
| 5464. | South Korea Admits Civilian Massacre During War: Authorities executed at least 4,900 civilians suspected of communist sympathies at the start of the Korean War. | 160 |
| 5465. | Yen Rises to 14-Year High Against Dollar: The yen's strength prompted fresh concerns among Japan's export giants, and could delay its move out of the deepest recession in decades. | 179 |
| 5466. | U.S. and China to Go to Talks With Emissions Targets: President Obama and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao will attend the Copenhagen climate meetings next month and have pledged new targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. | 222 |
| 5467. | Soul-Searching in Turkey After a Gay Man Is Killed: Ahmet Yildiz was shot last year outside his apartment in Istanbul, in what may have been the first "honor killing" of a gay man to gain public attention. | 205 |
| 5468. | Tailoring the Image to Fit the Clothes: Behind-the-scenes image makers like Patrick Li are responsible for articulating the vision of some of the hottest new clothing designers in the business. | 193 |
| 5469. | Preparing, and Bracing, for New Emissions Rules: Much of corporate America has already been thinking about how to comply with sharp cuts when they came, and that day seems to have moved closer. | 193 |
| 5470. | Dubai Fund Asks for Stay on Debt Payments: The Dubai government, in a blunt acknowledgment of the severity of its financial position, said that it had asked its banks for a six-month stay on its schedule of debt repayments. | 223 |
| 5471. | Analysis: N.F.L. Signals Acceptance of a Reality: Even hardened skeptics of the N.F.L.'s approach to concussions say that the league has taken what they see as meaningful steps toward addressing the health of its players. | 221 |
| 5472. | From Footnote to Fame in Civil Rights History: Claudette Colvin, who resisted unfair treatment on a Montgomery bus nine months before Rosa Parks, lived an unheralded life until a recent book highlighted her story. | 213 |
| 5473. | Butterballs or Cheese Balls, an Online Barometer: With millions seeking recipes online, the culinary habits of a nation on its greatest food holiday can be analyzed like never before. | 183 |
| 5474. | U.S. Is Seeking 10,000 Troops From Its Allies for Afghan War: NATO allies appear willing to send fewer than half that number of additional troops to Afghanistan as part of President Obama's strategy for the region, officials said. | 230 |
| 5475. | Uninvited Guests Make It Into State Dinner: A secret service spokesman said Michaele Salahi and her husband, Tarek, got past a checkpoint that "did not follow proper procedures." | 178 |
| 5476. | The Zoo That Is Grand Central, at Full Gallop: At one of the largest rail stations in the world on its busiest travel day of the year, the otherwise precise art of making the trains run on time requires a bit of improvisation at Grand Central. | 243 |
| 5477. | Retailers Extend Deals Beyond Black Friday: A new pricing strategy by stores gives shoppers a break from the bruising crowds on Black Friday. | 141 |
| 5478. | Obama Backs Senate on Two Disparities in Health Bills: A tax on high-cost insurance and a new commission to control Medicare spending 0 items only in the Senate's bill 0 are seen as essential by Obama advisers. | 210 |
| 5479. | Greater Use Of Vaccine For Infection Is Urged: Bacterial infections, for which there is an underused treatment, can be a common and sometimes deadly swine flu complication. | 172 |
| 5480. | New Spy Charge for U.S.-Iranian Scholar: An Iranian-American scholar, Kian Tajbakhsh, already serving a 15-year jail sentence for spying, is facing a new charge of spying, a family member said Wednesday. | 203 |
| 5481. | A.I.G. Settles Legal Disputes With Greenberg: The American International Group said Wednesday afternoon that it has settled its long-running legal battle with Maurice R. Greenberg, the company's former chief executive, in an attempt to move past years of contentious fighting. | 276 |
| 5482. | Alaska's Rural Schools Fight Off Extinction: As its rural population dwindles, Alaska is faced with closing dozens of schools with fewer than 10 students. | 154 |
| 5483. | The TV Watch: Community Standard or Double Standard?: The fallout over Adam Lambert's performance on the American Music Awards is a reminder of TV's policy on gay men: Do tell, just don't show. | 193 |
| 5484. | The Holiday Travel Crush Begins: There were only scattered reports of flight delays Wednesday morning, most due to rainstorms. But with inexperienced travelers packing the terminals today, it still may not be easy to get anywhere with dispatch. | 244 |
| 5485. | A.I.G. and Greenberg Settle Legal Battle: As part of the settlement between the insurance giant and its former chief, A.I.G. will turn over materials for Maurice R. Greenberg to use in writing a memoir, photographs and a Persian carpet. | 236 |
| 5486. | Your Senator Is (Probably) a Millionaire: A new ranking of the richest members of the House and Senate. | 103 |
| 5487. | Family Didn't Sue After Balloon Fell, and Still Wouldn't: Rather than filing suit, a family simply accepted the apology of the Thanksgiving Day Parade organizers after an errant balloon knocked part of a Times Square light fixture on them. | 239 |
| 5488. | G.M. Says It Won't Close Plants in Germany: The decision by General Motors appeared intended to earn favor with the officials in Berlin who control the release of billions of euros in aid for restructuring. | 206 |
| 5489. | Fed Tightens Rules on Regional Directors: In response to criticism, The Federal Reserve closed a loophole that allowed a director at Goldman Sachs to be a director of the New York Fed as the agency was bailing out Wall Street. | 226 |
| 5490. | In Iraq, 2 Attacks Raise Fears of Sectarianism: In the past week, attacks by men wearing Iraqi Army uniforms have revived the specter of the death squads, stirring concern at the highest levels of the Iraqi and American commands. | 229 |
| 5491. | Answers About Divorce and Money: Part 3: The third installment of answers to your questions on the subject of divorce and money from an expert, Lili A. Vasileff. | 161 |
| 5492. | 'Going Rogue' Goes to Top of Book Sales Chart: The newly released memoir by Sarah Palin sold 469,000 copies in its first week of release, putting it ahead of new releases from authors like James Patterson and Stephen King. | 222 |
| 5493. | The Temporary Vegetarian's Thanksgiving: The Temporary Vegetarian columnist Elaine Louie offers five of her favorite dishes since the column began this spring. | 159 |
| 5494. | After Cheney: Foreign-policy sage, sounding board, senatorial arm-twister, troubleshooter: Joe Biden could be the second-most-powerful vice president in history. | 161 |
| 5495. | Pestering Parents: The Admissions Office Perspective: Admissions officers at Dartmouth and other colleges tell The Choice where they draw the line in response to nagging parent questions. | 187 |
| 5496. | Autistic Man, Wrongly Jailed, Wins Settlement: Ozem Goldwire spent more than a year in jail after he confessed to killing his sister, after 17 hours of police interrogation. The charges were later thrown out. | 208 |
| 5497. | NYT: Tech Talk for 11/26/2009: J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado discuss how song tagging with HD Radio equipment works for people who want to quickly buy music heard over the airwaves. Kyle Wiens, the co-founder and chief executive of the iFixit.com chats with J.D Biersdorfer about the site's approach to do-it-yourself repair for computers and gadgets. This week's news roundup includes the latest technology tidbits and a conversation about the affect of cigarette smoke on computers. | 495 |
| 5498. | Home for Thanksgiving, and Managing Meds: A new brochure helps family members home for holiday visits talk to their parents about their multiple medications. | 157 |
| 5499. | Stray Shots and Children: Living With the Wound: After the world's attention has left the victims and their families, survival gives them reason to be thankful. | 160 |
| 5500. | Families of Military Suicides Seek White House Condolences: Under a policy that has existed at least since the Clinton administration, presidents have not sent letters to survivors of those who took their own lives. | 215 |
| 5501. | Obama to Offer Firm Pledge on Emissions Cuts in Copenhagen: President Obama will offer to reduce greenhouse gas emissions "in the range of" 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020, White House officials said. | 205 |
| 5502. | Mayor Says Student Scores Will Factor Into Tenure: The statement suggests that Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg may be willing to clash with the teachers' union. | 155 |
| 5503. | Just Google 'Baghdad': A day after Google's executive chairman announced a virtual library of Iraq's National Museum, the government of Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki inaugurated its own YouTube channel. | 208 |
| 5504. | Bail Offer for Roman Polanski Is Approved: The Swiss Criminal Court said it still considered Mr. Polanski a high flight risk, but that his new bail offer of $4.5 million was significant enough to offset those concerns. | 218 |
| 5505. | If You Took the Train to the Plane, Sing the Jingle: Remembering a subway train with conductors, and the jingle that went with it. | 130 |
| 5506. | Adam Lambert: 'I'm Not a Babysitter. I'm a Performer.': Adam Lambert acknowledged in a television interview that he "did get carried away" during his American Music Awards show appearance. But the singer declined to apologize for his act, saying that it was ultimately "up to the parents to discern what their child's watching on television." | 342 |
| 5507. | Toyota Says It Will Replace 3.8 Million Accelerator Pedals: The recall, announced in September, is meant to address problems with pedals becoming jammed in the floor mat. | 170 |
| 5508. | Obama Will Go to Copenhagen: The president decides to attend part of the climate change summit. | 95 |
| 5509. | The Tajik Way for Afghanistan?: Wednesday | Today's idea: Foreign peacekeepers and outside powers helped stabilize Tajikistan by cutting deals with warlords, scaling back their aims and concentrating on order. The same "cheap, simple approach" could work in neighboring Afghanistan, an article says. [Foreign Affairs] | 317 |
| 5510. | Pakistan Charges 7 Suspects in Mumbai Attacks: The men, who are said to belong to a banned militant group, have been charged with planning and helping to execute last year's attacks. | 182 |
| 5511. | India's Guard Is Up, but Weaknesses Remain: A year after the deadly assault in Mumbai that killed 163 people, the city has made limited improvements to its security. | 165 |
| 5512. | Stockholm Journal: A Bed Where Comfort Is Not the Point: The latest health fad to capture the interest of many Swedes is a modern-day nail bed made with small plastic disks and sharp little spikes. | 197 |
| 5513. | 52 Confirmed Deaths in Philippines Massacre: The death toll in Monday's election violence rose to 52 on Wednesday, the Philippine authorities said, as six more bodies were recovered. | 182 |
| 5514. | Dancing in Kabul: Dim lights, dancing and Michael Jackson tunes in Kabul. | 73 |
| 5515. | Independent Skype Set for Executive Shakeup: Skype's chief operating officer is leaving the newly independent Internet phone company. | 133 |
| 5516. | Congo Army Helps Rebels Get Arms, U.N. Finds: A vast, rebel-driven criminal network in eastern Congo has a reach well beyond Africa, the report says. | 149 |
| 5517. | Qaddafi to Mediate Between Algeria and Egypt: Qaddafi plays the unlikely role of mediator in a growing rift between Algeria and Egypt. | 134 |
| 5518. | News Analysis: U.S. Strategy on Afghanistan Will Contain Many Messages: As President Obama rolls out his plan, he will be adjusting his approach for multiple audiences: voters, allies, and the extremists who are the enemy. | 222 |
| 5519. | Tax Burdens, Around the World: Think you pay a lot of taxes in the United States? Try moving to Denmark. | 104 |
| 5520. | Official Charged With Closing Guant0namo Quits: Phillip Carter resigned last Friday because of "personal issues," a Pentagon official said. | 139 |
| 5521. | In Spotlight, Notre Dame A.D. Welcomes the Glare: As a search for a new coach becomes the biggest story in college sports, the Fighting Irish's low-key athletic director, Jack Swarbrick, is in the spotlight. | 207 |
| 5522. | California Takes Step to Limit Emissions: With proposals to reduce emissions tied to climate change stalled in Congress, a state works on its own cap-and-trade plan. | 165 |
| 5523. | Soccer in Iraq: Another Field for Argument: The suspension of Iraq's soccer team from international competition illustrates the capacity of past divisions to bedevil an immature political present. | 196 |
| 5524. | On 'The Biggest Loser,' Health Can Take Back Seat: Some contestants of NBC's "The Biggest Loser" say that dangerous weight-loss techniques are common. | 150 |
| 5525. | From the Hospital Room to Bankruptcy Court: Lawyers and court officials say that medical debt is leading to more bankruptcies. | 126 |
| 5526. | Leaders of N.F.L. Head Injury Study Resign: The co-chairmen of the National Football League's committee on brain injuries resigned from the group. | 146 |
| 5527. | As Travelers Cut Costs, Holiday Jaunts Grow Longer: The holiday crush at the nation's airports has taken hold several days earlier as travelers sought less expensive flights. | 174 |
| 5528. | How to Handle Adult Children Who Move Back Home: With the economy forcing 10 percent of adults younger than 35 to move back home, how should parents handle adult children who return to the nest? | 194 |
| 5529. | Lessons From the Man in a Kilt: Brian Nelson, the moon-faced man in the kilt who wrote so memorably about how cancer treatment changed his appearance, has died. | 160 |
| 5530. | Report Aims to Clarify Climate Risk for Diplomats: A team of climate scientists tries to address a disconnect between climate diplomacy and climate data. | 153 |
| 5531. | Citation for Gesture Costs Pittsburgh: A man who was given a ticket for gesturing with his middle finger at a police officer won a civil rights suit against the city. | 166 |
| 5532. | Lou Dobbs Weighs Senate Run, as a Steppingstone: A spokesman for the former anchor Lou Dobbs said he may run against Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey. | 155 |
| 5533. | Modern Flourishes as Obamas Host First State Dinner: At their first State Dinner, President Obama and his wife, Michelle, made sure to infuse the glittering gala with distinctive touches. | 187 |
| 5534. | Washington Post to Shut U.S. Bureaus: A move to cut costs also reflects a mission to cover the world through the prism of Washington, D.C. | 138 |
| 5535. | State Dinner Highlights: The First Couple plan to wow India's prime minister with a melange of musical entertainment, presenting musicians and singers that represent a rich sampling of American (and Indian) genres. | 214 |
| 5536. | Is There a Danger in Pestering an Admissions Officer?: Exploring whether it is possible to try to soak up too much of an admissions officer's attention. | 152 |
| 5537. | Homeless Organization Called Fraudulent: For years, the United Homeless Organization, has set up dozens of tables around Manhattan. But a state lawsuit charged that its two leaders used tens of thousands of dollars in donations for personal expenses. | 250 |
| 5538. | Philippine Government Blamed for Creating 'Monster' to Battle Insurgents: In the aftermath of an election-related massacre, a Filipino journalist said that the Philippine government has "created a monster" by arming clan-based militias to combat Muslim rebels in the country's southern provinces. | 296 |
| 5539. | Washington Post Closing U.S. Bureaus: The Washington Post is closing its bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York as it focuses on politics and local news in the capital. | 174 |
| 5540. | Abe Pollin, Washington Wizards Owner, Dies at 85: Mr. Pollin was the N.B.A.'s longest-tenured owner who tried to run his pro sports teams like a family business and bemoaned the runaway salaries of free agency. | 210 |
| 5541. | S.C. Lawmakers Consider Impeachment of Sanford: A group of South Carolina lawmakers is weighing whether a series of ethics charges and performance issues were grave enough to warrant Gov. Mark Sanford's removal from office. | 223 |
| 5542. | 7 Charged for False Building Documents: The authorities said that suspects including officials from contracting and construction firms were ultimately trying to obtain certificates of occupancy illegally. | 204 |
| 5543. | America's Next Top Stock Model: A new Web site called Trefis gives average investors some hi-tech tools for building financial models for the companies they follow. | 164 |
| 5544. | 30 Thanksgivings: Looking back on recipes for Thanksgiving is another way to consider culinary history and habits. | 114 |
| 5545. | 'We Are All Prisoners,' Iranian Blogger Says: Writing of a fellow-blogger who was arrested after been living under the threat of detention for some time, the Iranian blogger Mojtaba Samienejad explained this week, "Leading such a life breaks one and robs him of his peace of mind." | 281 |
| 5546. | After a Rough Spell, Kerry Returns to Form: After some painful losses 0 the 2004 election, Ted Kennedy's death 0 Senator John Kerry is in a position of influence again. | 168 |
| 5547. | In Australia, Curbs on Credit Card Fees Backfired: After a law forced a cut in transaction fees, some merchants and banks added new charges for customers that were, sometimes, higher than the old ones. | 201 |
| 5548. | In Fed Minutes, Worries About Low Rates' Effects: Fed officials worried about speculation in financial markets, and also said that they didn't see employment picking up soon. | 174 |
| 5549. | Britain Begins Hearings in Iraq War Inquiry: The inquiry, expected to last 18 months, will see the testimony of powerful figures involved in Britain's decision to join the war, a move which stirred deep opposition in Britain and in Europe. | 239 |
| 5550. | An Outlaw Street Race, for a Good Cause: Now in its 11th year, Cranksgiving combines the danger of illegal "alleycat" bike races with the spirit of giving that surrounds the Thanksgiving holiday. | 195 |
| 5551. | For Bruno, Politics and Business Intersected on the Golf Course: The former New York State Senate majority leader hit the fairways to sell labor officials and businessmen on the firm he worked for, testimony shows. | 214 |
| 5552. | Raising Vegetarian Children: How do you explain meat to children? If you eat it, what's your answer when questioned by your animal-loving kids? And if you don't, are you raising your children as vegetarians, too? | 212 |
| 5553. | How to Compare Prices in Retail Price Wars: As the price battle rages between Amazon.com and Wal-Mart, here's one idea for how consumers can determine which retailer has the best price at any given moment. | 205 |
| 5554. | Obama Says He Intends to 'Finish the Job' in Afghanistan: President Obama said on Tuesday that he will tell the American people about "a comprehensive strategy" in an address next week. | 185 |
| 5555. | Expert Answers on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Dr. Nancy Klimas answers readers questions on the diagnosis chronic fatigue syndrome, its possible link to vaccines, and more. | 170 |
| 5556. | 'Jon & Kate Plus 80: The End: The reality show limped to the finish line Monday night on TLC, after five seasons and 116 episodes of voyeurism and banality, balloons and face paint. | 181 |
| 5557. | Iran Outlines Nuclear Proposal: TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran said Tuesday it was ready to exchange its low-enriched uranium with a higher enriched material, but only on its own soil, to guarantee the West follows through with promises to give the fuel. | 249 |
| 5558. | The Adam Lambert Fallout: Were You Not Entertained?: The singer's routine at the American Music Awards has divided critics as well as ArtsBeat readers, between those who believe Mr. Lambert has been the victim of a double standard, and those who feel he simply should have given a better performance. | 300 |
| 5559. | U.S. Fund for Bank Deposit Insurance Falls Into the Red: It was the first time the F.D.I.C. fund's balance has been negative since the early 1990s, as the pace of bank failures accelerated in the third quarter. | 210 |
| 5560. | Swedish Buyer Drops Deal to Buy Saab: The chief of General Motors said that the company is "very disappointed" with the decision by the Koenigsegg Group to pull out of the Saab purchase. | 186 |
| 5561. | Recipes for a Vegan Thanksgiving: These days, it's not enough to offer vegetarian dishes at Thanksgiving -- some of your guests may adhere to a vegan diet. Here are two main-course vegan dishes for your holiday table. | 217 |
| 5562. | Tackling New Challenges With Inspiration From the Past: An old saying has found a new use. We suggest others. | 109 |
| 5563. | Homeless Organization Called Fraud: An investigation appears to have confirmed what many New Yorkers secretly suspected: The United Homeless Organization, supposedly a non-profit, was actually an elaborate fraud. | 212 |
| 5564. | Obama Welcomes Indian Leader for State Visit: President Obama and the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India will discuss climate change and U.S. ties with Indian rivals China and Pakistan. | 189 |
| 5565. | Answering Your Questions About the Chevy Volt: We asked readers to send us any questions they had about the Chevrolet Volt hybrid car. | 134 |
| 5566. | Atlantic Yards Project in Brooklyn Clears Legal Hurdle: The last major obstacle to a groundbreaking for the massive $4.9 billion development fell after a ruling by New York's highest court Tuesday. | 197 |
| 5567. | In Reply to S.E.C., Rajaratnam Attacks Wiretap Use: Raj Rajaratnam, the hedge fund executive accused of masterminding a $20 million insider trading ring, responded to civil fraud charges on Tuesday, attacking investigators' use of wiretaps and arguing that prosecutors omitted key facts in their original complaint. | 315 |
| 5568. | Fine-Tuned With Age, Bryant's Game Keeps Evolving: At 31 years old but already in his 14th N.B.A. season, the Lakers superstar has continued to massage, mold and morph his game. | 177 |
| 5569. | U.S. Home Prices Rise, but Pace Slows in September: The S&P/Case-Shiller index of home prices in 20 metropolitan areas rose a less-than-expected 0.3 percent in September from August. | 182 |
| 5570. | Why Are Some Cities More Entrepreneurial Than Others?: The success of a city is tied to the area's entrepreneurship, but what explains why some places are more entrepreneurial than others? an economist writes. | 209 |
| 5571. | Afghan Address in One Week: President Obama is expected to announce his military strategy for Afghanistan in an address to the nation next Tuesday. | 147 |
| 5572. | Revenge of an 'Edsel': Tuesday | Today's idea: The much-maligned Pontiac Aztek -- practically the Edsel of our day -- could get the last laugh as prototype for the crossover vehicle of the future, an article says. [Big Money] | 226 |
| 5573. | Showcase: Kinship, Close Up: For the portrait photographer Martin Schoeller, Hollywood and Washington are closer to northern Tanzania than they would appear to be. | 163 |
| 5574. | Inside Out | Sweet Dreams: But this week I want to talk about beds, and what makes them: soft, cool sheets; squishy, delicious pillows; and layers to pull up from the end of the bed when it is chilly. Everything about a bed should envelop you and feel crisp and clean and gentle on the skin. | 291 |
| 5575. | Netanyahu Says Prisoner Swap Is Not Certain: Israel's prime minister sought to dampen speculation about a deal with Hamas to recover an Israeli soldier. | 152 |
| 5576. | Shifting Vaccine for Flu to Elderly: Federal health officials are trying to shift supplies of the seasonal flu vaccine away from chain pharmacies and supermarkets to nursing homes. | 180 |
| 5577. | Kabul Journal: A Warehouse Holds Families' New Memories in Afghanistan: The struggle of six families provides an example of the failure of the government to create jobs, provide services and root out corruption. | 211 |
| 5578. | Regulators Push Safety Standards for A.T.V.'s: An influx of faulty Chinese-made all-terrain vehicles is challenging the Consumer Product Safety Commission. | 155 |
| 5579. | Two Are Executed for Roles in China Milk Scandal: China executed two men for their involvement in the contamination of milk products that killed at least six infants and sickened about 300,000 other children. | 208 |
| 5580. | Philippines Declares Emergency After Violence: The Philippine president declared a state of emergency in the southern region where gunmen on Monday kidnapped more than 40 people and killed at least 24 of them. | 209 |
| 5581. | Philippines Declares Emergency After 24 Killed: Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has declared a state of emergency in two southern provinces after gunmen killed at least 24 people in an attack on an election caravan. | 228 |
| 5582. | Theater Review | 'Fela!': Making Music Mightier Than the Sword: There has never been anything on Broadway like this kinetic portrait of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, a Nigerian revolutionary of song. | 190 |
| 5583. | Pressure Builds Over Obama's Afghanistan Plan: President Obama is facing criticism from Democrats over the war's cost, the size of the U.S. commitment and the reliability of allies. | 181 |
| 5584. | Some Democrats Back Off Bid to Legalize Gay Marriage in New Jersey: The fate of a bill once widely expected to pass after the election is now in doubt, for a variety of reasons. | 177 |
| 5585. | Right and Left Join to Take on U.S. Over Criminal Justice: Conservatives and libertarians are joining civil liberties groups in saying that the criminal justice system is an aspect of big government that must be contained. | 222 |
| 5586. | Scared and Silent, Runaway, 13, Spent 11 Days in the Subways: The parents of Francisco Hernandez Jr., who has Asperger's syndrome, wonder how he went unnoticed for so long despite police searches. | 196 |
| 5587. | 2.1 Million Cribs Are Recalled in U.S. and Canada: Government safety regulators announced the largest crib recall in U.S. history after four young children suffocated. | 167 |
| 5588. | Senate's Women Could Sway Health Bill: As the Senate health care debate heads into the final stretch, there is the possibility of a bipartisan women's Gang of Four calling the shots. | 182 |
| 5589. | Iran Expanding Effort to Stifle the Opposition: The Iranian government appears to be launching an ambitious effort to discredit its opponents and re-educate the country's mostly young and restive population. | 207 |
| 5590. | A 2nd Loss for Pfizer in Drug Suits: The drug maker has been ordered to pay punitive damages to two women whose breast cancer was diagnosed after they used hormone drugs. | 170 |
| 5591. | Start Date Is Critical in Ponzi Plan: The trustee in the Madoff case, Irving H. Picard, has said that eligible losses in the fraud total just over $21 billion. | 159 |
| 5592. | How to Monitor Frequent-Flier Miles: Tips for making sure your frequent flier miles don't expire. | 97 |
| 5593. | The Genes of Our Fathers: Do you worry about the genes that have been passed to you from your parents and along to your children? | 129 |
| 5594. | Turkey, With Family Drama on the Side: Families gathering around the country this week for Thanksgiving dinner are bracing for the intense emotions of the holiday meal. | 168 |
| 5595. | Depressed Woman Appears Happy on Facebook, Trouble Ensues: A 29-year-old Canadian woman who says she's too depressed to do her job claims that her employer's insurance company stopped paying her disability benefits because she posted some photographs of herself on Facebook in which she appeared to be happy. | 308 |
| 5596. | A Vision Faces an Environmental Test: Researchers want to transform a poor, remote Dominican town into a locally owned retreat. But challenges, like hydrilla, an invasive, choking water plant, await. | 199 |
| 5597. | 2.1 Million Cribs Are Recalled in U.S. and Canada: Government safety regulators announced the largest crib recall in U.S. history after four young children suffocated. | 167 |
| 5598. | Law Raises Age for Children to Remain in Safety Restraints: A deadline means older children need to stay in booster seats. | 122 |
| 5599. | On the Question of Pies: Sam Sifton, with help from his Dining section colleagues, answers readers' questions about pies. | 121 |
| 5600. | 3 Clergymen Tell How Differences of Faith Led to Friendship: A rabbi, a Protestant minister and a Muslim sheik take their experiences in interfaith understanding on the road. | 174 |
| 5601. | A Price War Brews Between Amazon and Wal-Mart: For now, it's a battle of discounts, but Wal-Mart's long-term goal appears to be stopping Amazon from taking away its business. | 174 |
| 5602. | U.S. Charges 8 More in Inquiry of Somali Terror Support: The charges are part of a sweeping investigation of about 20 young men who left the U.S. to join a militant Islamist group in Somalia, the Shabaab. | 204 |
| 5603. | Kennedy's Widow to Appear on Oprah: The wife of the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy sits down for her first interview this Wednesday. | 132 |
| 5604. | Medical Marijuana for Teens?: The medical community debates the use of marijuana to treat psychiatric conditions such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. | 162 |
| 5605. | Other Tax Credits and Deductions You Should Know About: The home buyers' and homeowners' tax credits are just two of a number of nonautomatic tax credits and deductions you should be aware of as you start preparing for 2009 taxes. | 230 |
| 5606. | Politics and Clan Warfare in the Philippines: An election-related massacre on the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday is a reminder that murder has become a regular part of politics in the country. | 218 |
| 5607. | The Pour: An Italian Lesson for the Overstuffed: No country can match Italy for the sheer variety of its digestives, called amari, which can soothe the stomach after a big meal. | 177 |
| 5608. | More Rain for Britain After Floods: As parts of Great Britain and Ireland braced for more storms on Monday, some residents were allowed back home to assess the damage from the region's worst flooding in decades. | 211 |
| 5609. | A Blast at Last at Huge Particle Collider: The Large Hadron Collider, the world's most expensive science experiment, produced its first collisions Monday. | 154 |
| 5610. | U.S. Charges 8 With Aiding Fighters in Somalia: The charges are part of a continuing investigation of young men who left the U.S. to join a Somali terror group. | 160 |
| 5611. | Iraq's January Elections Face Near Certain Delay: Iraq's effort to hold parliamentary elections in January appear to have collapsed, raising the prospect of a political and constitutional crisis ahead of the planned U.S. troop withdrawal. | 238 |
| 5612. | Sanford Faces 37 Charges by State Ethics Board: Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina will face ethics charges on 37 counts of using his office for personal gain. | 160 |
| 5613. | Chinese Drywall Linked to Corrosion in Homes: Federal investigators reported a "strong association" between chemicals in Chinese drywall and complaints by homeowners of metal and electrical corrosion. | 200 |
| 5614. | Thinking About Diabetes With Every Bite: Before I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, I saw food as food, and ate it as such -- simply, casually, with no real thought attached. | 176 |
| 5615. | A Push for Science and Technology Learning: The president kicks off a new program, "Educate to Innovate," at a high school in Fairfax County, Va. | 145 |
| 5616. | Health Care Debate Revives Abortion Campaigners: Feeling a threat from proposed legislation, both sides are mobilizing supporters like they haven't in years. | 157 |
| 5617. | G.O.P. Considers 'Purity' Resolution for Candidates: National committee members propose that candidates must adhere to more than a majority of core principles in order to receive party funds or endorsements. | 207 |
| 5618. | Sanford Faces 37 Charges on State Ethics Laws: Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina faces charges that he broke state laws more than three dozen times. | 154 |
| 5619. | Report Starts an Uproar in India: The report on the 1992 destruction of a mosque by a Hindu mob found that the event had been given implicit approval by India's right wing BJP party. | 182 |
| 5620. | Swine Flu Vaccinations Rise While Infections Remain Low: Because demand for the vaccine was lower than anticipated, the weekend clinics, originally intended for middle- and high-school students, were opened to a larger group of people considered high risk. | 256 |
| 5621. | U.S. to Propose CO2 Cut at Talks: The U.S. will propose a near-term emission reduction target at the U.N. climate change summit in Copenhagen, a senior administration official said. | 181 |
| 5622. | For Search, Murdoch Looks to a Deal With Microsoft: News Corporation, the media conglomerate controlled by Rupert Murdoch, has engaged in early stage discussions with Microsoft about a pact to get paid from Microsoft to remove its news content from Google's search engine. | 272 |
| 5623. | Ask John Burns: Obama's Options in Afghanistan: As President Obama considers which military tack to take in Afghanistan, John Burns is answering readers' questions on the options under consideration. | 199 |
| 5624. | 8 Years After Gambling Agreement, Aqueduct Still Awaits Decision in Albany: Despite the prospect of a $200 million payment from the winning bidder, the governor and legislators remain deadlocked on the choice of an operator. | 224 |
| 5625. | Books of The Times: The Voice That Helped Remake Culture: Terry Teachout's biography restores Louis Armstrong to his deserved place in the pantheon of American artists. | 168 |
| 5626. | U.S. to Propose CO2 Cut at Talks: The United States will propose an emissions reduction target at a U.N. climate change summit in Copenhagen, a senior administration official said. | 180 |
| 5627. | Ask Jay: Are You Giving Out Holiday Bonuses?: It is noble and good to try to make every employee happy. It is naive to believe that you can. | 140 |
| 5628. | 'Curb Your Enthusiasm': The Other 'Seinfeld' Finale: Sunday's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" finale raises the question of whether the "new" "Seinfeld" finale was an improvement on the original. | 186 |
| 5629. | The Neediest Cases: Feeding a Hunger for Skills, and Finding a Future: He persisted in his pursuit of learning. Now, Dion Lewis has credentials as an energy efficiency analyst and confidence that his darkest days are behind him. | 228 |
| 5630. | Sidebar: Standards for Juvenile Punishment: The effects of a decision on executing mentally retarded inmates could offer a lesson on punishment for juveniles. | 158 |
| 5631. | Wall Street Takes Off as Dollar Retreats: Shares on Wall Street opened high as the dollar weakened and investors tried to snap a three-day losing streak. | 153 |
| 5632. | Brazil Defends Visit of Iranian Leader: Brazil's decision to host Iran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, was viewed as a signal of the country's ambitions to become a bigger player in global diplomacy. | 201 |
| 5633. | Proud to Be an American: Remembering the 2009 American Music Awards: How will history record the pageant that was the 37th annual American Music Awards? Will it be remembered for the victories of Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift, or the performances of Adam Lambert and Jennifer Lopez? | 285 |
| 5634. | Some Cities See Rebate Funding for Efficient Toilets Drying Up: Programs to replace old toilets with new models that use far less water are running out of funds. | 161 |
| 5635. | On Politics: An Unsurprising Slide for Obama: President Obama returned from Asia facing two polls showing an approval rating below 50 percent for the first time. | 161 |
| 5636. | Hopes Grow as Israel and Hamas Discuss Prisoner Swap: A round of meetings in Cairo and statements by senior officials have heightened anticipation that Israel and Hamas could swap hundreds of Palestinian prisoners for the Israeli solider Gilad Shalit. | 251 |
| 5637. | 21 Filipinos Are Reported Dead in Election Violence: In one of the worst incidents of election-related violence in the Philippines in recent memory, 36 people were kidnapped by armed men on Monday, officials said. | 213 |
| 5638. | 4 U.S. Service Members Die in Afghan Attacks: Four U.S. service members were killed in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan, NATO said, bringing the number of Americans killed in Afghanistan in November to 15. | 205 |
| 5639. | In Philippines Strife, Uprooting Is a Constant: A long-running conflict between the government and Muslim separatists on the island of Mindanao has made displacement a regular part of refugees' lives. | 200 |
| 5640. | Khmer Rouge Tribunal Enters Final Phase: Closing arguments began Monday in Cambodia in the trial of the former Khmer Rouge prison chief who is accused of crimes against humanity. | 178 |
| 5641. | Brazil's President Elbows U.S. on the Diplomatic Stage: President Luiz In0cio Lula da Silva is drawing criticism for receiving Iran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in his first state visit to Brazil. | 201 |
| 5642. | White House Pushes Science and Math Education: The plan will enlist companies and nonprofits, including "Sesame Street," to spend money and time to encourage students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math. | 219 |
| 5643. | Real Salt Lake Wins M.L.S. Cup: The defender Robbie Russell drilled a penalty kick into the lower left corner, capping an unlikely run for Real Salt Lake. | 154 |
| 5644. | Swift and Jackson Win Big at AMAs: Country star Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson each won four prizes at the midway point of the American Music Awards on Sunday, while Jennifer Lopez fell on her rear end during her performance. | 227 |
| 5645. | Catching Tuna and Hanging on for the Ride: Dave Lamoureux is part of a small subset of kayak fisherman, and his most recent catch, a 157-pound bluefin tuna, is one of the sport's greatest recorded feats. | 203 |
| 5646. | In Mississippi Delta, a Promising Summer Washed Away by the Fall: In August, Southern farmers thought they had a bumper crop 0 the best in years. Then heavy rains in September and October spoiled the harvest. | 208 |
| 5647. | Consumer Reports Warns of Price Add-Ons: The message from the magazine, placed in an ad in USA Today, might have sounded contrarian at the height of the last expansion, but now seems more in tune with the times. | 211 |
| 5648. | His Ethics Under Scrutiny, Rangel Is Frayed but Defiant: As an investigation into his financial dealings continues, Representative Charles B. Rangel's clout has diminished, and signs of stress are starting to show. | 214 |
| 5649. | Sewers at Capacity, Waste Poisons Waterways: Many sewer systems are frequently overwhelmed, with sewage spilling into waterways and polluting them with excrement and industrial chemicals. | 187 |
| 5650. | N.F.L. to Shift in Its Handling of Concussions: Teams will soon be required to receive advice from neurologists while treating players with brain injuries. | 155 |
| 5651. | Payback Time: Wave of Debt Payments Facing U.S. Government: The low interest rates the U.S. has been paying on its colossal debt won't last forever as the government faces a payment shock down the road. | 202 |
| 5652. | Military Analysis: In 3 Tacks for Afghan War, a Game of Trade-Offs: A primer on the military utility of some of the force options before President Obama to bolster the 68,000 American troops already in Afghanistan. | 214 |
| 5653. | Johnson Survives for Fourth Consecutive Cup Title: Jimmie Johnson sped into Nascar history, winning a record fourth straight Cup championship by making it through the season finale with a fifth-place finish. | 207 |
| 5654. | Looking for a Leader in the Post-Oprah Landscape: A wide range of contenders, some of them linked to Oprah Winfrey herself, will vie for the dominant role in daytime. | 166 |
| 5655. | Trial Is Key Test for Other Cases Involving Terror: Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani's case in Manhattan could be important in a future trial of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the professed planner of 9/11. | 189 |
| 5656. | Hunting for Turkeys, for the First Time: The first wild turkey hunting season on Long Island opened on Saturday, but the birds were elusive. | 140 |
| 5657. | News Analysis: Deal Will Turn a Los Angeles Hospital Private: The Martin Luther King Jr. hospital enters a public-private partnership for more cost-effective operations. | 169 |
| 5658. | Patriots 31, Jets 14: Patriots Deal Crushing Blow to Jets' Slim Playoff Hopes: After a week of touting their renewed intensity, the Jets continued their downward spiral and were battered by a Patriots team that took advantage of a multitude of mistakes. | 253 |
| 5659. | Iran's Death Penalty Is Seen as a Political Tactic: A flurry of executions has raised concern that the government is using judicially sanctioned killing to quell pockets of unrest around the nation. | 198 |
| 5660. | 4th Straight Nascar Title for Johnson: Jimmie Johnson has won a record fourth consecutive Nascar championship with a fifth-place finish in the finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. | 178 |
| 5661. | Becoming the Alpha Dog in Your Own Home: Parents are borrowing from Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer, who is known for inspiring discipline, order and devotion. | 159 |
| 5662. | Live Analysis: Patriots 24, Jets 14, 3rd Quarter: The Jets will try to turn their season around when they face New England. | 123 |
| 5663. | Radiation Detected at Three Mile Island: About 150 employees were sent home Saturday afternoon after the radiation was detected at the central Pennsylvania plant. | 162 |
| 5664. | At a Software Powerhouse, the Good Life Is Under Siege: SAS, the giant private company that specializes in business intelligence software, is facing new rivals, as well as free alternatives to some of its products. | 214 |
| 5665. | Celtics 107, Knicks 105 (OT): Garnett Beats Buzzer, and Celtics Beat the Knicks: Kevin Garnett's jumper as time expired gave the Celtics an overtime victory and ended the Knicks' two-game winning streak. | 203 |
| 5666. | Amnesty List Puts Pressure on Pakistan Leader: In another blow to Pakistan's president, authorities released the names of politicians who benefited from an amnesty decree that dismissed past alleged crimes. | 206 |
| 5667. | Journeys: In Marfa, Texas, Minimalist Art and Maximum Flavor: Recently, this remote town has begun to develop a reputation for food that, while not eclipsing its artistic one, might at least be said to complement it. | 216 |
| 5668. | Nuclear Bomb Detectors Stopped by Material Shortage: The Department of Homeland Security has had to stop deploying machines for detecting smuggled nuclear bombs because the U.S. has run out of a crucial raw material, experts say. | 229 |
| 5669. | Democrats Focus on G.O.P. Senators From Maine: Anxious about how little maneuvering room the weekend victory on health care provided, Democrats are stepping up overtures to two moderate Republican senators from Maine. | 217 |
| 5670. | 'Twilight' Dawns Bright at the Box Office: "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" sold a supernatural $140.7 million in tickets over the weekend in North American theaters. | 163 |
| 5671. | Son Objects to Moving Camus's Remains: President Nicolas Sarkozy wants to transfer the remains of the writer Albert Camus to one of the most hallowed burial places in France, but the plan has run into opposition from the Nobel laureate's son. | 242 |
| 5672. | Kennedy Says Bishop Told Him Not to Receive Communion: Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy of Rhode Island said that the Roman Catholic bishop of Providence had instructed him to refrain from receiving communion because of the congressman's stance on abortion. | 248 |
| 5673. | Centrist Senators Say They Oppose Health Care Bill: Two centrist senators, Ben Nelson and Joseph I. Lieberman, said that they were opposed the bill as it is currently written, particularly its inclusion of a new government-run insurance program. | 245 |
| 5674. | Kennedy Says R.I. Bishop Banned Him From Communion: Rep. Patrick Kennedy said that Bishop Thomas Tobin banned him from receiving Communion in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights. | 212 |
| 5675. | Complaint Box | Picky Eaters: A writer complains about dinner guests whose dietary demands extend well beyond their allergies. | 126 |
| 5676. | Sunday Routine | Seth Meyers: Mostly, It's About Recovering From 'S.N.L.': The "Saturday Night Live" fixture starts slowly and builds toward the palate-cleansing act of doing some improvisational comedy. | 203 |
| 5677. | Israeli Aircraft Strike Gaza Targets: Israeli aircraft attacked two suspected weapon factories and a smuggling tunnel in the Gaza Strip in what the military said was retaliation for rocket fire. | 194 |
| 5678. | Global Soccer: Something Is Very Rotten in the State of Soccer: For many years, European soccer hoped the day would never dawn when its own sports were contaminated by match fixing on anything like the levels of Asia. Events in Germany killed that hope. | 253 |
| 5679. | Of Eggnog and Advocacy: With the health care debate now certain to collide with the holiday season, advocacy groups face a challenge in how to pitch their polemical TV commercials. | 180 |
| 5680. | 'Fela!' Broadway? Dance!: "Fela!" follows a tricky path between musical reproduction and reinvention to explore the life of a musical legend. | 141 |
| 5681. | Fair Game: Revisiting a Fed Waltz With A.I.G.: A government report on the bailout of A.I.G. is must reading for taxpayers looking to know why the $182 billion "rescue" is the most troubling episode of the financial disaster. | 224 |
| 5682. | Glenn Beck Stakes Out a More Activist Role in Politics: The conservative firebrand Glenn Beck is planning voter registration drives and rallies, but he is cautious about how he might directly support particular candidates. | 222 |
| 5683. | Medical Marijuana: No Longer Just for Adults: Several Bay Area doctors who recommend medical marijuana for patients say their client base includes teenagers with psychiatric conditions including A.D.H.D. | 203 |
| 5684. | Suspect in Ft. Hood Shootings to Remain in Hospital: The Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people at the Fort Hood army base earlier this month will not be moved immediately to a military prison for pretrial detention. | 224 |
| 5685. | Enthusiasm for Palin, and Echoes of 2008 Divide: On her book tour, Sarah Palin has skipped the big cities authors usually visit in favor of smaller places where she and Senator John McCain performed well on the presidential ticket. | 231 |
| 5686. | Thrust and Parry on the Senate Floor: A fight of galactic proportions over health care looms. Here's a playbook for aficionados of legislative war games. | 153 |
| 5687. | Blanche Lincoln Cements Role at Heart of Health Debate: In advance of her re-election bid next year, Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas sided with her fellow Democrats for one vote, but was cautious about the overall health bill. | 222 |
| 5688. | Best Soup Ever? Suits Over Ads Demand Proof: Companies that were once content to fight in store aisles and on commercials are choosing a different route 0 formal grievances challenging their competitors' claims. | 211 |
| 5689. | Back to Business: Wall St. Finds Profits Again, Now by Reducing Mortgages: Investment funds are buying mortgages, trimming some of them to the benefit of homeowners, and shifting any risk to the federal government. | 214 |
| 5690. | Under Mangini, Browns Are a Team in Turmoil: With one victory and five offensive touchdowns in nine games, the deterioration of the Browns under Coach Eric Mangini is at full boil. | 180 |
| 5691. | Italy Arrests 2 Over Attacks in Mumbai: The authorities arrested a Pakistani father and son accused of providing logistical support and financing. | 146 |
| 5692. | With $72.7 Million, 'New Moon' Sets New Opening Day Record: "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" took in $72.7 million in its first day to break the single day domestic box office record previously held by "The Dark Knight." | 217 |
| 5693. | Driven to Distraction: High-Tech Baby Sitters Get Drivers Off Phone: Which is safer: technology that disables a cellphone in a moving car, or that makes the conversation completely hands-free? | 192 |
| 5694. | An Accused Plotter With Feet in East and West: The profile that has emerged of David Headley, a U.S. citizen accused of plotting revenge against a Danish newspaper, suggests a man pulled between two cultures. | 208 |
| 5695. | Saturday Profile: In Iraq, a Blunt Civilian Is a Fixture by the General's Side: Emma Sky, a Briton, initially opposed the war but now has a place in Gen. Ray Odierno's inner circle. | 181 |
| 5696. | Cleric Wields Religion to Challenge Iran's Theocracy: Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, who played a role in the founding of the Islamic Republic, has emerged as the spiritual leader of the opposition. | 206 |
| 5697. | Democrats Press Ahead on Debate Before Health Vote: Senate Democrats made a case for legislation to revamp the nation's health care system in a parade of floor speeches aimed at cementing party unity ahead of a first crucial vote. | 230 |
| 5698. | As Afghans Resist Taliban, U.S. Spurs Rise of Militias: The Americans hope the militias will encourage an increasingly demoralized Afghan population to take a stake in the war against the Taliban. | 196 |
| 5699. | Sri Lanka to Free War-Displaced Tamils From Camps: A senior Sri Lankan official said that all ethnic-minority Tamil detainees would be freed from government camps on Dec. 1. | 173 |
| 5700. | Life Requested for U.S. Student in Italy: Prosecutors asked an Italian court to hand down life sentences to an American student and her former boyfriend for their alleged roles in a fatal stabbing. | 197 |
| 5701. | On the Hill: Legislative Pileup Looms in the Senate: This year in the Senate, even popular bills and generally acceptable executive branch nominees have had to traverse a time-consuming procedural thicket. | 205 |
| 5702. | NY1 Reporter Guilty of Attempted Assault: Dominic Carter was cleared of a more serious charge of third-degree assault in the incident, the Rockland County district attorney said. | 178 |
| 5703. | Life Requested for Student in Italy: Prosecutors have requested a life sentence for an American student and her former Italian boyfriend accused of killing a young British woman in Italy. | 187 |
| 5704. | Arrests for Mumbai Attacks in Italy: Italian anti-terrorist police arrested two Pakistanis suspected of helping to finance the Islamic militant group responsible for the attacks on Mumbai in November 2008, which killed 166 people. | 230 |
| 5705. | An Unsteady Future for Broadcast: Analysts and executives are wondering if the economic model of broadcast television, which is more heavily reliant on advertising than cable, is irreparably broken. | 198 |
| 5706. | Pedicabs Will Now Be Inspected and Licensed: Bohemian no more, pedicabs in New York must take a ride on the legitimate side beginning this weekend. | 147 |
| 5707. | China Mine Explosion Kills 37; Scores Trapped: The deadly gas explosion tore through a coal mine in northern China on Saturday, trapping scores of workers nearly a third of a mile underground, authorities said. | 210 |
| 5708. | Panel to Consider Sanford Impeachment: A South Carolina legislative committee will convene to begin preliminary impeachment proceedings against Gov. Mark Sanford, according to the chairman of the state's House Judiciary Committee. | 230 |
| 5709. | New Consensus Sees Stimulus Package as Worthy Step: A variety of economists say that economic stimulus legislation is helping an economy in free fall a year ago to grow again and shed fewer jobs than it otherwise would. | 219 |
| 5710. | Tips for the Admissions Test ... to Kindergarten: Test preparation companies are now catering to a new demographic: youngsters who may well watch Big Bird and Elmo the morning of their exams. | 191 |
| 5711. | Proton Beams Are on Track at Collider: The successful operation of the the Large Hadron Collider marked the resumption of a $9 billion quest to investigate the universe when it was less than a trillionth of a second old. | 220 |
| 5712. | Cadbury Bid Under Study at Hershey: Any Hershey offer would need to be at least $17 billion and would break from the financial conservatism that has long defined the American chocolate giant. | 191 |
| 5713. | A Hamster Is the Season's Hottest Toy: For girls, the season's hottest toy is a set of fake hamsters; for boys, a series of battle cards and action figures inside small spheres. | 177 |
| 5714. | Ex-Smoker Wins Against Philip Morris: If it survives an appeal, the verdict late Thursday would be the nation's largest award of damages to an individual suing a tobacco company. | 178 |
| 5715. | To Blacks, Precious Is 'Demeaned' or 'Angelic': "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" has sparked heated debate about its meaning since its limited release. | 168 |
| 5716. | The TV Watch: The Fine Art of Quitting While She's Ahead: It's a measure of Oprah Winfrey's outsize stature that the news that she would shut down "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in September 2011 buckled the media world. | 214 |
| 5717. | Students Continue to Protest California Tuition Increases: Students occupied campus buildings at Berkeley and Santa Cruz on Friday, the day after a 32-percent increase in tuition was approved by the University of California Board of Regents. | 241 |
| 5718. | Hershey Considers a Counterbid for Cadbury: Hershey is considering bidding for Cadbury, a proposal that would top the $16.7 billion hostile bid from Kraft, people briefed on the matter told DealBook on Friday. | 209 |
| 5719. | For the Soul: A lingering cold has one positive side effect: having a reason to explore chicken soup in a variety of ethnic cuisines, and finding all of them delicious. | 168 |
| 5720. | Hearing Set for Fort Hood Suspect: An attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says his client will have his first court hearing in his hospital room on Saturday. | 198 |
| 5721. | Signs That Swine Flu Has Peaked in U.S.: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said flu activity was declining in all regions of the country. | 150 |
| 5722. | Arrests in Europe Over Soccer Fixing Investigation: German law enforcement officials arrested 17 on Friday in connection with what was described as the biggest match-fixing scandal yet uncovered in European soccer. | 214 |
| 5723. | Hacked e-Mails Fuel Climate Change Skeptics: The e-mails and documents hacked from a computer server at a British university will undoubtedly raise questions about the actions of some scientists. | 195 |
| 5724. | Obama Raised Issue of American Held in China: The Chinese government has held an American oil geologist on suspicion of stealing state secrets for nearly two years, prompting President Obama to raise the issue during his visit to Beijing. | 238 |
| 5725. | U.S. Fears Iraq Development Projects May Go to Waste: After spending $53 billion for relief and reconstruction in Iraq since 2003, the U.S. is concerned that Iraqis won't be able to maintain the facilities once the Americans have left. | 235 |
| 5726. | Hip-Hop's New Steps: Jerking is a Los Angeles dance phenomenon that comes with its own dress code. | 98 |
| 5727. | New Sanctions Considered as Iran Stalls on Nuclear Deal: Officials from six countries and the European Union expressed disappointment that Iran had not accepted a deal to export most of its enriched uranium. | 207 |
| 5728. | Closing of Dialysis Unit Hits Illegal Immigrants Hard: When Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta closed its dialysis unit, many illegal immigrants had nowhere to turn. | 165 |
| 5729. | Ethics Panel Admonishes Senator Burris: The appointment of a senator to replace Barack Obama gets scrutiny from the Senate Ethics Committee. | 140 |
| 5730. | Survey Shows Hard Times Before Recession: One in five Americans needed help paying for basic needs, according to a 2005 census survey. | 134 |
| 5731. | Senate Ethics Panel Admonishes Burris: The committee did not recommend punishing Senator Roland Burris, a Democrat, for "misleading" statements. | 144 |
| 5732. | Quiet Shift in Budget May Prompt City Job Cuts: The Bloomberg administration, which has said it wants to avert layoffs, has not disclosed the change to the public. | 163 |
| 5733. | A Tearful Winfrey Explains Her Departure: Oprah Winfrey confirmed to viewers what she told her staff members on Thursday afternoon: that she is ending her successful daytime talk show in September 2011. | 202 |
| 5734. | Senator Reid and the Power of Persuasion: How do Senate leaders persuade fence-sitters to vote against their own political instincts? | 133 |
| 5735. | Ohio Sues Credit Rating Agencies: In the suit, the state's attorney general asserted that Standard & Poor's, Moody's and Fitch Ratings provided misleading ratings that led to hundreds of millions of losses for state funds. | 222 |
| 5736. | Fears of 'Lost Decade' Grow for British Economy: Even as the British economy seems to be improving, some analysts worry that underlying structural economic flaws are not being addressed and could mean that the country wouldn't be able to sustain its recovery. | 259 |
| 5737. | China Helps the Powerful in Namibia: Secret scholarships to study in China that were awarded to the offspring of top officials in Namibia have angered the public there. | 168 |
| 5738. | Knicks Decide Not to Pursue Iverson: Team officials spent three days weighing the pros and cons of signing Allen Iverson, a four-time N.B.A. scoring champion with problems in his past. | 184 |
| 5739. | Volt's No. 1 Question: How's Life After 40?: A reporter test drove the Chevrolet Volt to see how it performs after its electric power supply is depleted. | 153 |
| 5740. | Raymond Carver's Life and Stories: Carol Sklenicka's biography and a long-overdue "Collected Stories" spotlight Carver's growth as a writer and illuminate his poisonous relationship with the editor Gordon Lish. | 210 |
| 5741. | For Bruno, How Albany Works Is Also on Trial: A jury will decide whether the dealings of Joseph L. Bruno, the former Senate leader, were illegal. But testimony has already exposed an unseemly way of doing business in Albany. | 224 |
| 5742. | Afghan Bomber on Motorcycle Kills 16: Several children and a police officer were among the victims of the blast on a crowded market. | 132 |
| 5743. | Afghan Bomber on Motorcycle Kills 13: KABUL (AP) -- A suicide bomber riding a motorcycle killed 13 people, including a police officer, and wounded 30 others Friday in a busy city square in western Afghanistan. | 209 |
| 5744. | Anglican Leader Defends Faith as Vatican Welcomes His Members: In Rome, the archbishop of Canterbury called for clarity on the future of Catholic-Anglican dialogue. | 164 |
| 5745. | Gunman Kills 4 at Pacific Resort: SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (AP) -- A gunman went on a rampage on the Pacific resort island of Saipan on Friday, killing four people and wounding six others before fatally shooting himself, officials said. | 244 |
| 5746. | Pakistani Politics Take on a Nationalist Tone: The recent unpopularity of President Asif Ali Zardari and resentment of America follow a familiar script. | 152 |
| 5747. | Gunman Kills 4 at Saipan Resort: SEOUL (Reuters) - At least four people were shot dead and six South Korean visitors wounded when a gunman fired into a crowd of tourists on the resort island of Saipan, South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Friday. | 248 |
| 5748. | Fire Reveals Illegal Homes Hide in Plain Sight: The story of a deadly fire in Woodside, Queens, illustrates how dangerous, illegal apartments remain common. | 156 |
| 5749. | 36 Hours in Rajasthan, India: The country is modernizing rapidly, sometimes too fast, but this spectacular old region still endures. | 132 |
| 5750. | Christian Leaders Unite on Political Issues: Advocating civil disobedience to resist laws compelling institutions to perform abortion or recognize unions. | 154 |
| 5751. | Guidelines Push Back Age for Cervical Cancer Tests: New guidelines for cervical cancer screening say women should delay their first Pap test until age 21, and go for screening less often than had been previously recommended. | 224 |
| 5752. | News Analysis: Culture Clash in Medicine: New recommendations on breast and cervical cancer screening have been met with anger and confusion, not to mention a measure of political posturing. | 190 |
| 5753. | The Days May Be Grim, but Here's a Good Word to Put in Your Pocket: New York's latest large-scale public art project is being exhibited in an unlikely space: the backs of millions of MetroCards. | 194 |
| 5754. | Exhibition Review | 'Leonardo da Vinci's Workshop': Flights of Mind, Brought to Life: The Discovery Times Square Exposition's show actually brings you closer to understanding the real workshop of Leonardo: his mind. | 215 |
| 5755. | A Crown Jewel of Education Struggles With Cuts in California: Students and faculty worry that deep budget cuts are pushing the University of California into decline. | 165 |
| 5756. | A Daytime Network Franchise Bets on Her Future With Cable: The media mogul Oprah Winfrey will end her daytime talk show, "The Oprah Winfrey Show," in 2011 as she prepares to start a cable channel of her own. | 207 |
| 5757. | Diplomatic Memo: Clinton Emerges as Obama's Key Link to Afghan Leader: The role thrusts Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton into the thick of a critical international problem, but also hitches her reputation to a leader who has often proved unreliable. | 258 |
| 5758. | U.S. Reviews Air Defenses to Thwart Terror From the Skies: The commander of military forces protecting North America has ordered a review of the costly air defenses intended to prevent another Sept. 11-style terrorism attack. | 225 |
| 5759. | Nations Unveil Plans to Rein in Emissions: Prior to a climate change meeting scheduled for Copenhagen, industrialized countries, except the United States, are offering targets to curb greenhouse gases. | 201 |
| 5760. | Back to Business: Easy Loans in Expensive Areas: An effort by the F.H.A. to prop up real estate prices amid rising defaults has put put taxpayers increasingly at risk. | 167 |
| 5761. | House Panel Backs Plan to Audit the Fed: Rejecting warnings by the Obama administration, a committee approved a plan by Rep. Ron Paul to require a sweeping audit of the Fed and to charge firms to create a dissolution fund. | 222 |
| 5762. | Backlog of Flight Delays After Computer Problems: The delays came after the fourth major systemwide disruption attributed to a communications system that the F.A.A. put into service earlier this decade. | 202 |
| 5763. | Oprah Winfrey to End Her Talk Show: The media mogul Oprah Winfrey will end her daytime talk show, "The Oprah Winfrey Show," in 2011 as she prepares to start a cable channel of her own. | 184 |
| 5764. | Reid Says Saturday Vote on Health Care Bill Likely: WASHINGTON 0 Democratic leaders in the Senate on Wednesday unveiled their proposal for overhauling the health care system, outlining legislation that they said would cover most of the uninsured while reducing the federal budget deficit. | 288 |
| 5765. | American Journeys | Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Alaska: A Place in Time, Not All Frozen: In Alaska, the Matanuska-Susitna Valley is home to a 27-mile glacier, an old gold-mining camp and a New Deal farming project. | 212 |
| 5766. | Sounds During Sleep Aid Memory, Study Finds: People who heard specific sounds while sleeping had enhanced memories upon awakening, researchers said. | 148 |
| 5767. | Lawmakers Call Ft. Hood Shootings 'Terrorism': At hearings on Thursday, some Senators characterized the suspect as a homegrown extremist who slipped past law enforcement and military authorities. | 195 |
| 5768. | Regents Set to Raise Tuition in California by 32 Percent: Facing steep cuts in state funding, the university system is voting on Thursday on whether to raise undergraduates fees. | 178 |
| 5769. | Blair Out of Running as Europe Picks Top 2 Posts: Leaders of the European Union seemed to be pulling away from naming a widely known figure in Europe's presidential post, as Britain made a pitch for the new foreign policy job. | 226 |
| 5770. | Stocks Sharply Lower at Midday: The Dow industrials slid as the dollar strengthened and commodity prices fell. | 110 |
| 5771. | Giuliani Is Said to Have Decided Not to Run for Governor: The former mayor had been viewed as a potentially strong challenger to Gov. David A. Paterson in 2010. | 160 |
| 5772. | Jeanne-Claude, Collaborator With Christo on a Grand Canvas, Dies at 74: Jeanne-Claude collaborated with her husband, Christo, on dozens of environmental arts projects, including "The Gates" in Central Park in 2005. | 214 |
| 5773. | University Weighs Limits on Stem Cell Research: The University of Nebraska would be the first such institution to set stricter limits than what the law allows. | 159 |
| 5774. | Who Fears a Free Mikhail Khodorkovsky?: How did Russia's richest oligarch become the last best hope of its human rights campaigners? | 132 |
| 5775. | City Building Agency May Farm Out License Tests: After deficiencies were exposed last year, the agency is looking to private firms to run construction license exams. | 165 |
| 5776. | High Tech Tries to Lift Veil on 18 0 Tantalizing Minutes in Watergate: The government will apply high technology to H. R. Haldeman's handwritten notes in an effort to fill in the 18 0-minute gap in the Watergate tapes. | 218 |
| 5777. | Jeanne-Claude, Artist, Is Dead: The artist Jeanne-Claude has died. | 66 |
| 5778. | On Assignment: While Thousands Gather: There is a challenge to covering the annual convention of Tabligh Jamaat in Pakistan, as Tyler Hicks learned. By and large, photography is forbidden. | 188 |
| 5779. | O.E.C.D. Sees Bumpy Path to Recovery: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Thursday delivered a cautious assessment of the global economy. | 162 |
| 5780. | AOL to Cut Work Force by One Third: About 2,500 jobs will be lost after AOL is spun off from Time Warner next month. | 116 |
| 5781. | Computer Glitch Causes Widespread Flight Delays: A problem with a flight-plan system in Atlanta's airport is causing cascading delays nationwide on Thursday. | 157 |
| 5782. | Runner Keeps Title After Gender Dispute: Caster Semenya will keep her gold medal, and her gender tests will not be released, South African officials said. | 154 |
| 5783. | Computer Problems Cause Flight Delays: Widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide because of a problem with the FAA system that collects airlines' flight plans. | 171 |
| 5784. | Ukraine Raises Fees on Russian Gas: KIEV, Ukraine 0 Ukraine announced on Wednesday that it would double the fees that Russia must pay to transport natural gas through Ukrainian territory to the rest of Europe, raising the possibility of a new feud between the two countries that could lead to disruptions in the flow of gas this winter. | 336 |
| 5785. | Runner Semenya Will Keep Title: The International Association of Athletics Federations has agreed that South African runner Caster Semenya will keep her 800 metres world title. | 176 |
| 5786. | Deadly Blast at Pakistan Courthouse: Militants struck the beleaguered border city of Peshawar on Thursday for the seventh time in two weeks, this time by a suicide bomber who killed at least 16 people, officials said. | 217 |
| 5787. | Afghan President Is Sworn In for a Second Term: In his inaugural address, President Hamid Karzai said Thursday that the Afghan Army should assume full control of the country's security within five years. | 203 |
| 5788. | In Ukraine, '04 Euphoria Has Turned to Despair: The region that was home to the Orange Revolution of five years ago finds itself disillusioned as another presidential election nears. | 182 |
| 5789. | Put a Heisman in Stanford Back's Juggling Act: Toby Gerhart, a senior tailback who is also a professional baseball prospect, has stiff-armed convention, critics and convenience while insinuating himself into the Heisman conversation. | 233 |
| 5790. | Deadly Blast at Pakistan Courthouse: A doctor said that 16 people had been killed in an explosion on Thursday outside a courthouse in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar. | 178 |
| 5791. | Colum McCann Wins National Book Award: Colum McCann won for his novel "Let the Great World Spin." T.J. Stiles won in the nonfiction category for "The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt." | 203 |
| 5792. | U.S. Demands Clear Results From Afghan Reforms: President Obama sent Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Afghanistan to press President Hamid Karzai to deliver "measurable results" in return for civilian aid. | 217 |
| 5793. | Born in U.S., a Radical Cleric Inspires Terror: Suspects in many recent terrorism cases share a devotion to Anwar al-Awlaki, a Muslim cleric born in New Mexico. | 160 |
| 5794. | Colum McCann, T.J. Stiles Win National Book Awards: Colum McCann won the National Book Award for fiction on Wednesday night for "Let the Great World Spin." | 155 |
| 5795. | Luxury Stores Trim Inventory and Discounts: High-end stores are trying to stamp out discount fever by stocking fewer items and selling them at full price. | 154 |
| 5796. | Business of Green: The Rooftop Garden Climbs Down a Wall: A new technology along the lines of green roofs, called edible walls, grows vegetables, fruits and herbs on the outside walls of urban buildings. | 203 |
| 5797. | A Bullet Takes a Toll in the Bronx: Carvett Gentles and Vada Vasquez lived in different neighborhoods and had different interests. But on Monday, their lives intersected with one misplaced bullet. | 196 |
| 5798. | Fine and Inquiry Possible for Blackwater Successor: The company formerly called Blackwater Worldwide is in talks over possibly large penalties. At the same time, a senator has called for a separate inquiry. | 206 |
| 5799. | Ruling on Katrina Flooding Favors Homeowners: A federal judge found that poor maintenance of a major navigation channel by the Army Corps of Engineers led to some of the worst flooding after Hurricane Katrina. | 209 |
| 5800. | Hand of Henry Sends France to South Africa: Thierry Henry's admitted hand ball led to a goal by William Gallas that sent France to the World Cup. | 145 |
| 5801. | Breast Cancer Screening Policy Won't Change, U.S. Officials Say: As new standards on breast cancer screening came under fire from lawmakers, the White House emphasized that they were not binding on either physicians or insurers. | 228 |
| 5802. | A Soccer Match in Sudan Includes Soldiers and Guns: As Egypt and Algreria's powerhouse soccer teams squared off for a chance to go to the World Cup, the host Sudanese were not playing games. | 190 |
| 5803. | Obama Demands Afghan Reforms Produce Results: President Obama sent Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Afghanistan to press President Hamid Karzai to deliver "measurable results" in return for civilian aid. | 215 |
| 5804. | Pathology of a Crisis: Coroners of the financial crisis are discovering regulators knew lenders were engaging in hazardous practices. | 133 |
| 5805. | Memo From Jerusalem: Abbas's Threat to Quit Imperils Talks: The Israeli security establishment is alarmed over the possible departure of President Mahmoud Abbas, whom it considers a true moderate. | 196 |
| 5806. | Some Organizers Protest Their Union's Tactics: Unite Here organizers are speaking out against what they say is a longstanding practice in which officials pressured subordinates to disclose personal information. | 210 |
| 5807. | Jerusalem Real Estate Tour Is Politically Charged: A tour of American Jews looking at potential real estate investments at an apartment complex in a Palestinian neighborhood has stirred up a heated, if expected, debate. | 219 |
| 5808. | Library Leader in Era of Change to Step Down: Paul LeClerc announced that he would step down as president of the New York Public Library in 2011. | 145 |
| 5809. | Senate Health Bill Said to Cost $849 Billion Over 10 Years: Harry Reid, the majority leader, put forward his version of the health care overhaul on Wednesday, promising it would reduce the deficit while covering most of the uninsured. | 234 |
| 5810. | Only Her Stylist Knows for Sure: Lisa Kline, the New York stylist who bought Sarah Palin and her family their notorious $150,000 wardrobes, goes public with details of the spending. | 181 |
| 5811. | NYT: Tech Talk for 11/19/2009: Bettina Edelstein speaks with Times technology reporter Claire Cain Miller about the evolution of the virtual wallet, giving consumers new digital alternatives to cash and plastic. Holiday season is coming, and that means lots of picture-taking. J.D. Biersdorfer explains what to do when your memory card breaks. And in this week's news roundup, the Oxford Word of the Year, which comes from the world of social networking. | 454 |
| 5812. | Slovenia Stuns Russia; Algeria and Greece Advance to 2010 World Cup: It's already proved to be as dramatic a final day of World Cup qualifying as anticipated, with the "match of hate" between Egypt and Algeria headlining the early action. | 238 |
| 5813. | Letters Lost, Meaning Found: Burned-out lights in a large sign at Elmhurst Hospital Center in Queens left an unintended message. | 129 |
| 5814. | Afghans Angry With Leadership See Few Options: As President Hamid Karzai begins a new term, even supporters want him to replace his more corrupt allies. | 152 |
| 5815. | Abroad: Unveiling the Hanging Gardens of Armenia: The Cafesjian Center for the Arts is a mad work of architectural megalomania and one of the most spectacular museum buildings in ages. | 184 |
| 5816. | Magazine Preview: Losing Fatherhood: DNA testing has led more men to discover that their children are not biologically theirs. Families are upended, and so is the law. | 167 |
| 5817. | Sebelius on Mammograms: Don't Change What You're Doing: The head of the Health and Human Services department cautions that a panel's recommendations on mammograms don't dictate federal policy and won't change federal coverage. | 226 |
| 5818. | No Change in U.S. Mammogram Policy: Federal policy on who should get breast cancer screening has not changed, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Wednesday. | 179 |
| 5819. | Big Bronx Landlord, Feeling Flush, Looks for Bargains: Jacob Selechnik amassed an empire of more than 7,000 apartments. After selling many of them recently, he says he is poised to go bargain hunting. | 200 |
| 5820. | Obama's Asia Trip: Lots of Problems, Not Much Adulation: The novelty of a visit as America's first black president having given way to intractable issues like monetary policy, trade, security and the new 800-pound gorilla on the continent, China. | 246 |
| 5821. | U.S. Home Building Unexpectedly Slumps in October: Construction of new homes plunged as builders waited to see whether a tax credit for buyers would be extended, the government reported on Wednesday. | 199 |
| 5822. | Jobless Benefits Set to Expire Unless Congress Acts: About one million laid-off workers will see their benefits end in January unless federally paid extensions get renewed. | 172 |
| 5823. | Guant0namo Won't Close by January, Obama Says: President Obama acknowledged for the first time that his administration would miss a self-imposed deadline. | 154 |
| 5824. | Iran Will Not Ship Uranium Abroad, Minister Says: The foreign minister's reported remarks cast further doubt on a deal that the White House had hoped would defuse a standoff over Iran's nuclear ambitions. | 204 |
| 5825. | Clinton Visits Karzai on Inauguration Eve: The unannounced visit amounted to a stern pep talk from the Obama administration to exhort President Hamid Karzai to do a better job at addressing corruption. | 201 |
| 5826. | Clinton Makes Unannounced Visit to Afghanistan: The secretary of state will attend the inauguration of Hamid Karzai and meet with Gen. Stanley McChystal. | 153 |
| 5827. | Pirates Attack Maersk Alabama Again: The American-flag ship seized by pirates in April repelled the attack; a captain was killed in a separate incident. | 152 |
| 5828. | A Scrapbook From the Tribal Areas: A collection of photos seized by the Pakistani military offers a glimpse into life in the rugged terrain in Pakistan's tribal areas. The military suspect the men are Taliban members, but intelligence officials have yet to analyze the photos and confirm the identities of the men. | 314 |
| 5829. | Pirates Again Attack Maersk Alabama: NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) -- The EU's anti-piracy force says that Somali pirates have again attacked the Maersk Alabama, the U.S.-flagged ship hijacked last spring. | 195 |
| 5830. | Obama Says He Is Close to Afghan War Decision: Mr. Obama's comments came on his final day in China, during which he met with Prime Minister Wen Jiabao. | 151 |
| 5831. | Obama Ends China Trip on the Great Wall: The usual cacophony of vendors at the wall was absent as the site was largely shuttered for the presidential visit. | 156 |
| 5832. | Iraqi Vice President Vetoes Election Law: The move by Tariq al-Hashemi threatens to delay the election date and possibly the withdrawal of U.S. troops. | 151 |
| 5833. | Restaurants: Come on in, the Water's Fine: If the Oceana of old was a pleasant room with elegant food and a caring touch, the new version, now in the McGraw-Hill building, is a high-functioning luxury mill. | 206 |
| 5834. | How to Conserve Art That Lives in a Lake?: As part of a conservation effort, the Dia Art Foundation is working to systematically document Robert Smithson's "Spiral Jetty" over time. | 181 |
| 5835. | 3 Democrats Could Block Health Bill in Senate: Three Senate Democrats are resisting a commitment to allow the Democratic health care bill to be debated on the floor. | 165 |
| 5836. | Gold Continues Its Rise, While Asian Stocks Gain: Gold hit another high on Wednesday on worries about future inflation and economic uncertainties, while Asian stocks rebounded as the generally weak dollar kept riskier assets in demand. | 235 |
| 5837. | Pettah Journal: Ripe for the Plucking, but Fewer Dare to Try: A scarcity of people willing to do the risky work of coconut plucking threatens India's coconut industry and illustrates the loosening of caste bonds. | 212 |
| 5838. | Philadelphia Gives Homeowners a Way to Stay Put: A program in Philadelphia has enabled hundreds of troubled borrowers to retain their homes. | 140 |
| 5839. | Those Soccer Plays, in Context: Elizabeth Lambert regrets the incident that put her all over the Internet. But hits, she adds, are part of the game. | 148 |
| 5840. | Labor Fight Ends in Win for Students: The college anti-sweatshop movement persuaded Russell Athletic to agree to rehire 1,200 workers in Honduras. | 146 |
| 5841. | Paying More for Flights Eases Guilt, Not Emissions: The sheer size of the airline industry's emissions makes it hard to judge the effectiveness of carbon offset programs. | 170 |
| 5842. | Economic Scene: A Stimulus That Could Save Money: A "cash for caulkers" program has the potential to get contractors working again, as well as keep more money in homeowners' pockets. | 182 |
| 5843. | Asian Stocks Give Up Early Gains: Asian stocks dipped on Tuesday, erasing earlier gains that had stemmed from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's comments that the Fed was likely to keep U.S. interest rates low. | 215 |
| 5844. | Pakistani Successes May Sway U.S. Troop Decision: The Pakistani Army has made gains after sweeping operations against militants, but lasting success may prove elusive. | 167 |
| 5845. | Many Doctors to Stay Course on Breast Exams for Now: Despite recommendations that women should start breast screening at 50, not 40, many doctors said they were not ready to make such a drastic change. | 201 |
| 5846. | Police Car Ahead of Biden Is Struck: Four people were injured, none seriously, in the accident that occurred ahead of the motorcade that was headed to a taping of The Daily Show. | 178 |
| 5847. | Medical Schools Quizzed on Ghostwriting: Senator Charles E. Grassley asked universities what they are doing about professors who put their names on others' articles, and how that is different from plagiarism. | 208 |
| 5848. | The Minimalist: 101 Head Starts on the Day: For cooks, most Thanksgiving problems are brought about by the number of dishes competing for the stove. The best solution is to make food in advance. | 194 |
| 5849. | Novels, 3.5 Inches at a Time: Some readers prefer the convenience of small-screen smartphones and iPod Touches over e-readers. | 126 |
| 5850. | New York Weighs Tougher Stand on D.W.I. Cases: An agreement passed by the State Assembly on Tuesday would make driving with a child in the vehicle while intoxicated a felony. | 174 |
| 5851. | Questioning a Korean Wedding Tradition: The old custom of giving cash-filled envelopes at weddings is being criticized as wasteful and, in some cases, even corruptive. | 167 |
| 5852. | Court Upholds Restriction on Fifth Avenue Parades: A federal appellate court upheld a lower court's ruling that the "Fifth Avenue rule" did not amount to a restriction of free speech. | 183 |
| 5853. | Reid Says He's Close to Unveiling Health Bill: Senator Reid says he close to unveiling his health care bill, but acknowledges he is not certain he has 60 votes to bring up for for debate on the Senate floor. | 207 |
| 5854. | Deal in Albany on Drunk Driving Law: Senate and Assembly leaders agreed to toughen a law to make driving drunk with a child in the vehicle a felony. | 148 |
| 5855. | Plan to Expand Jewish Area in Jerusalem Angers U.S.: Israel said it had advanced plans to expand a district of Jerusalem that Palestinians also claim, in a move likely to complicate the White House's faltering efforts at peace talks. | 233 |
| 5856. | Illinois Town Divided Over Moving Terror Suspects: A village is asking itself if the economic advantages of moving terrorism suspects to its prison are worth it. | 161 |
| 5857. | Goldman's Plan to Help Small Business, and Its Image: Goldman Sachs will spend $500 million on 10,000 small businesses, offering education, mentoring and access to capital. | 172 |
| 5858. | Jauron Is Dismissed as Bills Coach: The Buffalo Bills fired Coach Dick Jauron Tuesday. | 86 |
| 5859. | Brown Vows to Finish Afghan Fight: The British government has made an unflinching commitment to continue its role as the second-largest troop provider in the 43-nation coalition fighting the war. | 195 |
| 5860. | In Recession, Applicants Flood a Shrinking N.Y.P.D.: The New York Police Department hasn't been able to take advantage of a wider pool of candidates because of budget cuts. | 172 |
| 5861. | Bloomberg? Humble? Experts Have Some Advice: After a close election, political consultants offered advice: grow a beard, visit the Bronx and listen to poor residents. | 166 |
| 5862. | During Visit, Obama Skirts Chinese Political Sensitivities: President Obama has avoided public meetings with liberals, free press advocates and even ordinary Chinese. | 166 |
| 5863. | I.R.S. Releases Criteria to Get Names in UBS Case: The disclosure provides a road map to how the agency intends to pursue tax evasion cases at major banks. | 155 |
| 5864. | Czechs Celebrate a Revolution That Began With a Lie: The Velvet Revolution against communism that began 20 years ago was sparked by a false rumor that to this day remains a mystery. | 181 |
| 5865. | In Obama Trip, Signs of New Era in China Relations: A meeting on Tuesday between President Obama and President Hu Jintao highlighted the nations' different approaches to problems as China assumes a bigger global role. | 217 |
| 5866. | Earnings Fall but Home Depot Raises Outlook: Third-quarter earnings at the retailer fell 8.9 percent amid weak housing and renovation markets, but the retailer raised its full-year outlook. | 189 |
| 5867. | Pirates Hijack Vessel off Seychelles: A European Union naval force patrolling the waters off Somalia said Tuesday that a chemical tanker with 28 North Korean crew had become the latest in a string of ships commandeered by Somali pirates. | 237 |
| 5868. | Pirates Hijack Tanker Near Seychelles: A Virgin-Islands owned chemical tanker carrying 28 North Korean crew members has been hijacked by Somali pirates off the Seychelles, the multinational naval force operating in the area said on Tuesday. | 240 |
| 5869. | Advertising: With New Presses, Daily News Is Betting on World of Print: The paper spent $150 million on high-speed presses 0 a statement of faith that print will still be big business for another decade or two. | 210 |
| 5870. | Itineraries: Airline Tests Retail Sales at 35,000 Feet: "Anytime you have customers who are captive, who have nothing better to do, they'll shop," says a marketing professor. And who's more captive than an airline passenger? | 224 |
| 5871. | In China, Obama Pushes Need for 'Strong Dialogue': President Obama and President Hu Jintao met in private in Beijing on Tuesday morning, in a meeting that signaled the central role of China on the world stage. | 209 |
| 5872. | A Racial Divide Is Bridged by Hard Times: In Henry County, Ga., the recession has begun to ease racial tensions, as both blacks and whites struggle financially and neighbors commiserate across racial lines. | 206 |
| 5873. | Online Maps: Everyman Offers New Directions: From Petaluma to Peshawar, volunteer cartographers are logging details of neighborhoods near and far. | 146 |
| 5874. | N.A.A.C.P. Prods Obama on Job Losses: With black unemployment at more than 15 percent, a civil rights group decides to turn up the heat on a black president. | 157 |
| 5875. | SUNY Weighs the Impact of Division I Sports: With the university system facing a proposed $90 million cut in state financing, some are questioning whether an emphasis on athletics is misguided. | 193 |
| 5876. | Paterson Calls Obama Wrong on 9/11 Trial: Gov. David A. Paterson's comments made him one of a few Democrats to oppose the trial venue and underscored his rift with the White House. | 180 |
| 5877. | 30 Years After Murder, Is His Appeal Too Late?: The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether it is too late for an Alabama man to argue that the murder that sent him to death row was not a capital crime when he committed it. | 222 |
| 5878. | U.S. Attorney Nominee Criticized Over Raids: Stephanie Rose's nomination drew critics because of her role in the cases against illegal immigrants arrested in a meatpacking plant raid in Iowa. | 191 |
| 5879. | Senate Liberals Demand Reid Hold Firm on Public Option: The majority leader met on Monday night with liberal Democrats who wanted assurances that he would not back down from putting a government-run insurance plan in the legislation. | 233 |
| 5880. | Essay: Is Doomsday Coming? Perhaps, but Not in 2012: Scientists give many reasons not to worry about predictions based on the Mayan calendar that the world will end in three years. | 180 |
| 5881. | Report on Inquiry Faults Handling of A.I.G. Bailout: Officials managing the multibillion-dollar bailout of the insurance giant may have overpaid other banks to wind down A.I.G.'s business relationships, a government watchdog says. | 230 |
| 5882. | Marriage License Granted to Argentine Gay Couple: A judge ruled that a ban on gay marriage violated the Constitution, but the ruling set no precedent beyond this case though other couples may cite it in court. | 209 |
| 5883. | The TV Watch: Palin Onstage, Still Moving Off Message: Sarah Palin's appearance Monday on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" looked less like a celebratory comeback than a redo of the presidential campaign. | 196 |
| 5884. | College Ivy Sprouts at a Connecticut Prison: Inmates' access to higher education was sharply crimped by a 1994 crime bill that made them ineligible for federal grants. But last spring, two Wesleyan University students persuaded the university to embark on a daring experiment that brings an elite college education inside a high-security prison. | 345 |
| 5885. | Titans Owner Fined $250,000 for Gesture: The N.F.L. has fined Titans owner Bud Adams $250,000 for making an obscene gesture at Buffalo fans while celebrating Tennessee's victory over the Bills. | 193 |
| 5886. | Palin, on Tour, Chats With Winfrey: Sarah Palin said a run for the White House in 2012 is "not on my radar screen right now" but did not close the door to a possible candidacy in an interview that launched her big book tour. | 224 |
| 5887. | In Reversal, U.S. Urges Mammograms at 50, Not 40: The new recommendations, released Monday by an influential group, reverse longstanding guidelines and are aimed at reducing harm from overtreatment. | 198 |
| 5888. | When the Budget Director Talks, People Will Listen: Both sides of the health care debate in Washington are waiting to hear what Douglas W. Elmendorf has to say. | 160 |
| 5889. | Shuttle Atlantis Lifts Off for 11-Day Mission: The shuttle Atlantis set off for the International Space Station, carrying spare parts and equipment as a hedge against failures after the shuttle fleet is retired next year. | 221 |
| 5890. | Hunger in U.S. at a 14-Year High: The number of Americans who lacked access to sufficient food shot up to its highest point since the government began surveying, the Agriculture Department reported. | 198 |
| 5891. | Work-Related Injuries Underreported: The General Accountability Office said that many employers did not report workplace injuries and illnesses for fear of increasing their workers' compensation costs or hurting their chances of winning contracts. | 247 |
| 5892. | Jay-Z, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith Have Joined 'Fela!' as Producers: Jay-Z and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith have signed on as producers of the new Broadway musical "Fela!" and will attend the show's opening night next Monday. | 225 |
| 5893. | Taking Questions on Money and Divorce: A call for questions about money and divorce for this week's "Ask an Expert" feature. | 124 |
| 5894. | African Official Retains American Access: The U.S. is open for the son of Equatorial Guinea's ruler, though federal officials believe most of his wealth comes from corruption related to oil and gas reserves. | 207 |
| 5895. | 10 Killed in Rocket Attack Near Kabul: Insurgents fired two rockets Monday into a market northeast of Kabul where the head of French forces in Afghanistan was holding a meeting with tribal elders. | 196 |
| 5896. | Nuclear Report on Iran Arouses New Suspicions: International inspectors raised questions about whether Iran has concealed other nuclear factories in addition to the recently discovered site in Qum. | 197 |
| 5897. | More High Schools Receive A's, but Low Grades Increase, Too: Nearly a quarter of New York City's public high schools dropped a grade or more, while 14 percent improved in the Department of Education's report card system. | 220 |
| 5898. | Bernanke Expresses Worry About Weak Dollar: The chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben S. Bernanke, said the central bank would keep a close eye on the dollar but pledged to keep interest rates at record lows. | 207 |
| 5899. | Answers About Community Colleges, Part 1: The first installment of a reader Q&A on community colleges. | 102 |
| 5900. | N.F.L. Fast Forward: This Time, Patriots' Belichick Overplayed His Hand: The best point of comparison for Bill Belichick's stunning decision to go for it on fourth-and-2 deep in his own territory may be Belichick's similar decision in September. | 245 |
| 5901. | Markets Rise as Traders See Growth: The continuing weakness of the dollar and more reassurance, this time out of Japan, that the recession was starting to ease helped push shares higher on three continents. | 206 |
| 5902. | Iraqi Province Holds Its Breath as U.S. Draws Down: There are far fewer American forces in Anbar Province now, but insurgents have been trying to strike back. | 158 |
| 5903. | Bloomberg Will Veto Grace Period for Parking Meters: The mayor vowed to veto a popular City Council bill that would give ticket-fatigued drivers a five-minute grace period at thousands of electronic parking meters, saying it would lead to "chaos." | 247 |
| 5904. | Vitamin D Shows Heart Benefits in Study: Many adults are deficient in vitamin D, a study found, and may be at increased risk of heart disease and stroke. | 153 |
| 5905. | Workers of the World, Incorporate: A move toward establishment of manufacturing cooperatives represents a new direction for the American labor movement, an economist writes. | 173 |
| 5906. | Suntech to Open Plant in Arizona: China's largest solar panel manufacturer announced plans to open its first American solar plant, in the greater Phoenix area. | 159 |
| 5907. | Concerns Over Chance of More Iran Nuclear Sites: Iran's belated revelation of a new uranium enrichment site raises concern about possible further secret nuclear sites, according to a U.N. nuclear watchdog report. | 212 |
| 5908. | Can Academics Be Entrepreneurial?: Stop laughing. The author's research -- yes, he's an academic -- suggests they can. | 118 |
| 5909. | Ask About Community Philanthropy: Taking Questions: Lorie A. Slutsky, president of the New York Community Trust, responds to readers. | 133 |
| 5910. | Afghan Attack Aimed at French: Insurgents fired two rockets Monday into a market northeast of Kabul where the head of French forces in Afghanistan was holding a meeting with tribal elders. | 188 |
| 5911. | Autos Help Spur Rise in Retail Sales: Sales rose more than expected in October as consumers bought more automobiles and other goods, but the previous month's figures were revised sharply downward. | 196 |
| 5912. | Planes, Trains and Personal Porn: Monday | Today's idea: Pornography displayed on personal devices for all to see (and hear) is becoming a nuisance on planes and trains and in other public spaces, an article says. [Washington Post] | 231 |
| 5913. | G.M., Citing Progress, Reports Loss of $1.15 Billion: General Motors said that its first earnings report since it reorganized was an indication that it was starting to turn around. | 180 |
| 5914. | Thirteen Bodies Found Near Baghdad: Gunmen killed at least 13 people in a Sunni village west of Baghdad, dumping their bullet-riddled bodies in a cemetery, Iraqi security officials said Monday. | 193 |
| 5915. | Showcase: The Sport of Photography: Walter Iooss and Neil Leifer have had good and bad games. Like athletes, Nicholas Loomis reports, they got better through intense competition. | 178 |
| 5916. | Australian Leader Apologizes for Child Migrants: Prime Minister Kevin Rudd issued an apology for child migrant programs that forcibly brought an estimated 150,000 British youngsters to the Commonwealth. | 202 |
| 5917. | Obama Pushes Rights With Chinese Students: President Obama said the U.S. would push for freedom of expression, political participation, respect for ethnic minorities and empowering women. | 187 |
| 5918. | G.M. Is Said to Soon Begin Paying U.S. Debt: General Motors, which received $50 billion in taxpayer help, will begin paying back its debt to the U.S. and Canadian governments earlier than expected. | 197 |
| 5919. | This Land: In Prison, Playing Just to Kill Time and Just Maybe to Help Solve a Murder: With every hand dealt in a prison courtyard, players see a kaleidoscope of names and pictures of victims of unsolved crimes. | 211 |
| 5920. | U.S. Asks More From Pakistan in Terror War: The Obama administration warned Pakistan that failing to expand its fight against the Taliban and Al Qaeda would undercut the new strategy and troop increase for Afghanistan. | 218 |
| 5921. | A Florida Republican Becomes a Right-Wing Target: As governor, Charlie Crist backed President Obama's stimulus plan, and that bipartisan move is endangering his Senate run. | 172 |
| 5922. | Money Trickles North as Mexicans Help Relatives: Some down-and-out Mexican families are scraping together what they can to support their unemployed loved ones in the United States. | 180 |
| 5923. | Drug Companies Increase Prices in Face of Change: Even as drug makers promise to shave $8 billion a year off the nation's drug costs, the industry has been raising its prices at the fastest rate in years. | 204 |
| 5924. | Sullenberger Takes Issue With New Book: A pilot whom many consider a hero takes issue with a new account of the flight that landed in the Hudson | 144 |
| 5925. | Experts Outline Hurdles in Trying to Defend Hasan: Defending the man accused of premeditated murder in the shooting rampage at Fort Hood is the kind of test that many lawyers dread, and that some live for. | 205 |
| 5926. | News Analysis: Obama Hobbled in Fight Against Global Warming: President Obama has found his climate change ambitions limited by a Congress that is unwilling to move as far or as fast as he would like. | 200 |
| 5927. | For Some Smokers, Even Home's Off Limits: In New York, more landlords are moving to prohibit smoking in their apartment buildings, telling prospective tenants they can be evicted if they light up in them. | 204 |
| 5928. | MSNBC Presses Obama on Campaign Promises: Rachel Maddow, Keith Olbermann and other hosts on MSNBC are calling on the president to keep his campaign promises about health care, civil liberties and other issues. | 209 |
| 5929. | Obama Begins First Visit to China: After meeting with world leaders in Japan and Singapore, the president is beginning his first visit to China, where he will have a chance to see the country's spectacular rise. | 211 |
| 5930. | Giuliani Criticizes Terror Trials in New York: Rudolph W. Giuliani said the plan would be too costly and would deny that the U.S. is at war with terrorism. | 155 |
| 5931. | New Law to Bar Misuse of Genetic Testing by Employers: The antidiscrimination law prohibits employers from requesting genetic testing or considering someone's genetic background in hiring, firing or promotions. | 210 |
| 5932. | For Madoff Auction, Even Jewels Lack Luster: People came to the auction of Bernard L. Madoff's belongings to see evil. Instead, they found a creamer shaped like a cow. | 167 |
| 5933. | Design: Mistakes in Typography Grate the Purists: Typographic gaffes often crop up in various public places as well as in television programs and movies, offending designers who work with typefaces on a daily basis, and study them lovingly. | 240 |
| 5934. | U.S. Studies Illinois Prison for Terror Suspects: Officials are visiting the prison to see whether it can house terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay. | 154 |
| 5935. | Shuttle to Haul 27,000 Pounds of Spare Parts: The space shuttle has often been called a pickup truck to orbit, and the next flight of the shuttle Atlantis, scheduled to launch Monday, lives up to that description. | 213 |
| 5936. | Police Kill Man in Brooklyn After Bar Brawl: An undercover police officer responding to a report of a brawl at a Brooklyn bar fatally shot a 43-year security guard who, a police official says, was firing into the crowd. | 219 |
| 5937. | '2012' Opening Earns $65 Million: Roland Emmerich's thriller about a global cataclysm opened at No. 1 with a higher-than-expected $65 million in ticket sales. | 158 |
| 5938. | A Sapphic Victory, but Pyrrhic: The appearance of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi on Oprah Winfrey's show underscored how tough it is to figure out where Americans stand on same-sex marriage. | 195 |
| 5939. | How Old Is Old Enough?: With no consensus on the age to drink, fight or rent a DVD, the Supreme Court considers if a convict can be too young for life in prison. | 161 |
| 5940. | Hollywood Gets Honest at Governors Awards: Something happened at the semi-private dinner - there was no television coverage, and a relatively modest press presence - that almost never happens on-air: Genuine things were said. | 225 |
| 5941. | Unusual Partners Study Divisive Jerusalem Site: Israeli and Palestinian experts, seeking to promote understanding, collaborated on a new book about the holy site known as the Temple Mount and as Haram al-Sharif . | 212 |
| 5942. | Medvedev and Obama Show Impatience on Iran: In a meeting on Sunday, the two leaders discussed a timetable for imposing sanctions if Tehran and the West do not soon agree on a nuclear deal. | 188 |
| 5943. | A Gallery Gadfly Revives His Act: A long-running gonzo video tour of the New York gallery scene from the '90s has returned to the airwaves, this time as a Web presence. | 168 |
| 5944. | In Punishing Fashion, Pacquiao Wins 7th Title: Manny Pacquiao won this anticipated fight by technical knockout, after the fight was stopped in the 12th and final round at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. | 198 |
| 5945. | Gates Blocks Photographs of Prisoners: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has blocked the release of more photographs of detainees abused by American captors, saying their release would endanger American soldiers. | 212 |
| 5946. | Milbridge Journal: Town Once Known as Inclusive Is Riven by Housing Dispute: A small town in Maine imposed a building moratorium that blocked a housing complex for immigrant laborers, and a discrimination lawsuit followed. | 222 |
| 5947. | Portrait of 9/11 'Jackal' Emerges as He Awaits Trial: The boastful, calculating and fiercely independent Khalid Shaikh Mohammed has never fit the mold of Al Qaeda chieftain. | 173 |
| 5948. | With Pacquiao-Cotto, Boxing Is Ready for a Rebirth, Again: Actors, sports stars and a collection of celebrities are drawn to the welterweight championship fight in Las Vegas on Saturday night. | 192 |
| 5949. | Closing Out a Season Farmers Want to Forget: Excess rainfall and a persistent chill set a dark tone for growers in the region, leaving them with a year many call one of the worst in memory. | 189 |
| 5950. | Tangle of Clues About Suspect at Fort Hood: Investigators are trying to determine whether Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was a terrorist driven by extremism, a troubled loner, or both. | 176 |
| 5951. | Broaching Birth Control With Afghan Mullahs: Afghanistan's fertility rate of 6 children per woman is the highest in Asia, and the country is second only to Sierra Leone in maternal mortality rates. | 197 |
| 5952. | Forest People May Lose Home in Kenyan Plan: Officials are gearing up to evict tens of thousands from the Mau Forest, in a government conservation effort that has raised suspicion about less-altruistic motives. | 209 |
| 5953. | In House Record, Many Spoke With One Voice: Lobbyists': More than a dozen lawmakers' statements about the health care debate were ghostwritten by lobbyists working for Genentech, a biotechnology company. | 203 |
| 5954. | James R. Lilley, 81, Envoy in Tiananmen Era, Dies: A native of China, Mr. Lilley worked there for the C.I.A. for years and served as the American ambassador from 1989 to 1991. | 175 |
| 5955. | At Bloomberg, a Modest Strategy to Rule the World: Bloomberg L.P., using the cash stream from its namesake terminals, is on a campaign to become the most influential news organization 0 anywhere. | 195 |
| 5956. | Books of The Times: Memoir Is Palin's Payback to McCain Campaign: Sarah Palin's new book is part cagey spin job and part earnest autobiography. Its most compelling sections deal not with politics, but with her life in Alaska. | 225 |
| 5957. | Concern at a School in a Building Tied to Iran: Teachers and parents worry that in post-9/11 New York, people will perceive the Muslim institution as being tainted by terrorism. | 177 |
| 5958. | Violence Flares Ahead of Algeria-Egypt Soccer Match: The last time the national soccer teams of Egypt and Algeria met in Cairo for a game to decide which nation would qualify for the World Cup, the conflict was so violent that it ended with an Egyptian supporter losing an eye and an Interpol arrest warrant being issued for an Algerian player. | 344 |
| 5959. | Selling Lesson Plans Online, Teachers Raise Questions: A moneymaking venture by some teachers has led school officials to ask who owns materials developed for public schools. | 174 |
| 5960. | Crying Over Madoff's 17 Rolexes at Auction: Items from Bernard L. Madoff's homes were the star attraction at an auction in New York on Saturday. | 144 |
| 5961. | Chicago's Rolfe Has One Eye on Seattle and One on Denmark: The Chicago Fire may play their last game of the season Saturday night and Chris Rolfe may play his last game for the Fire. | 182 |
| 5962. | Your Dot: Turcios and Dougherty on Earth-Scale Ethics: Thoughts on the need to transfer common ethical norms to the scale of a planet. | 134 |
| 5963. | China's Role as U.S. Lender Alters Dynamics for Obama: China's position as the country's largest foreign lender means that President Obama is likely to spend more time reassuring Beijing than pushing reforms. | 208 |
| 5964. | Generation B: Anything He Can Do, She Can Do: A classical pianist who came out as a transgender woman 25 years ago shares her story of determination. | 149 |
| 5965. | Medical Helicopter Crashes Near Reno, Killing 3: A medical helicopter crashed early Saturday north of Reno near the Nevada-California state line, killing three crew members aboard, officials said. | 196 |
| 5966. | High Costs Weigh on Troop Debate for Afghan War: The budget implications of President Obama's decision about sending more troops to Afghanistan are adding pressure to limit the commitment, senior administration officials say. | 225 |
| 5967. | Cotto's Trainer Learned Outside the Ring: The title bout Saturday night between Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao will only be Joe Santiago's second fight as Cotto's lead trainer. | 177 |
| 5968. | James Lilley, Fomer Ambassador, Dies at 81: Mr. Lilley was a longtime CIA operative and later the U.S. ambassador to China during the time of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. | 173 |
| 5969. | Obama Arrives to High Hopes at Asian Summit: President Obama arrived in Singapore Saturday for a meeting of Asian-Pacific countries seeking to ensure that the region remains tied to the United States. | 200 |
| 5970. | Astoria Journal: Love for a Dog That's No Bark and All Yodel: Yodel-ay-hee-hoo! The number of French bulldogs, a small breed with a language of its own, is growing in one Queens neighborhood. | 191 |
| 5971. | New Zealand Qualifes for 2010 World Cup: Rory Fallon scored a first-half header to earn New Zealand a 1-0 win over Bahrain on Saturday, sending New Zealand to the World Cup for the first time since 1982. | 203 |
| 5972. | A Year After a Lubavitcher Tragedy, Spiritual Refreshment in Brooklyn: The International Conference of Emissaries in Brooklyn is the first big gathering of Lubavitcher men since two emissaries were killed in a terrorist attack in Mumbai, India. | 244 |
| 5973. | Journeys | The Caribbean Issue: Something New Under the Caribbean Sun: Despite a persistent economic downturn with no clear end in sight, luxury hotels are cropping up on islands big and small, and tourism boards are rolling out new activities. | 244 |
| 5974. | Bubbles at a Discount for Consumers Trading Down: Conspicuous spending on luxury items like Champagne is not considered fashionable during a global recession. | 158 |
| 5975. | Turtles Are Casualties of Warming in Costa Rica: Global warming may deal the fatal blow to an animal that has dwelt in the Pacific for 150 million years. | 153 |
| 5976. | Fans Are Singing Coach's Praises: The fiery coach of T.C.U., Gary Patterson, has become a figure of rock star proportions, and the school could be on the verge of crashing the B.C.S. for the first time if it beats No. 16 Utah. | 226 |
| 5977. | Terms of Digital Book Deal With Google Revised: The changes would bring Google's vast library closer to an introduction and might resolve conflicts with European governments. | 174 |
| 5978. | 9/11 Trial Poses Unparalleled Legal Obstacles for Both Sides: How do you defend Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, one of the most notorious terrorist figures in history? One step, legal analysts say, may be to ask for a change of venue. | 226 |
| 5979. | Forces Aligning in Bid to Block Cuts in Albany: Gov. David A. Paterson says New York's finances are in desperate shape, but some in the Legislature and allies like labor unions are gearing up for a fight. | 204 |
| 5980. | News Analysis: Russian Deal on Afghan Supply Route Not a Deal Yet: The difficulty in establishing a supply corridor for the Afghan war over Russian airspace is the latest hurdle in establishing cooperation with the United States. | 229 |
| 5981. | New York Trial Venue Leaves 9/11 Families Angry or Satisfied: People who lost loved ones on Sept. 11 began to brace themselves for what could be the most significant trials stemming from the attack. | 198 |
| 5982. | Breckenridge Journal: Marijuana Moves Into the Open in a Ski Town: In Breckenridge, Colo., business owners are concerned about the town's image and resort managers about safety. | 177 |
| 5983. | Ohio Is First to Change to One Drug in Executions: Breaking ranks with the 35 other states, Ohio said it would switch from a three-drug cocktail. | 145 |
| 5984. | More Than Ever, You Can Say That on Television: Research has shown that obscenities are being used more often, and in earlier hours, on prime-time broadcast television. | 168 |
| 5985. | Sentence of 13 Years for Ex-Louisiana Congressman: Former Representative William J. Jefferson, a New Orleans Democrat, was sentenced for using his office to try to enrich himself and his relatives. | 197 |
| 5986. | Big City: For Madoff Auction, Even the Jewels Lack Luster: Clothes with price tags still attached, monogrammed golf clubs, jewelry galore: these were a few of the Madoffs' favorite things, now up for auction. | 208 |
| 5987. | Ohio to Use Single Drug for Lethal Injections: The state is switching from a three-drug cocktail that has been the subject of legal challenges, but the new method has never been tried on U.S. inmates. | 200 |
| 5988. | Distilling the Best Comments From 100 Things Restaurant Staffers Should Never Do: One question: who in their right mind would ever want to work for you? | 152 |
| 5989. | Your Money: Financial Decisions to Make as You Divorce: Divorcing couples often don't think of all the financial problems that can arrive after the split. Here's a list of issues to discuss before the paperwork is final. | 220 |
| 5990. | The Best Way to Try Terrorists: Is federal court the right place to prosecute the 9/11 defendants? | 98 |
| 5991. | Oreo Is Dead: Last-minute pleas could not save pit bull. | 56 |
| 5992. | The Right Way to Change Your Name: After getting married, figuring out the correct name change procedure can be tricky for many. Here's the proper process for making the change. | 177 |
| 5993. | Blogging Imam Who Knew Fort Hood Attacker and 9/11 Hijacker Goes Silent: Anwar al-Awlaki, a radical, American-born cleric who knew at least one of the 9/11 hijackers and exchanged e-mail messages last year with the Army psychiatrist charged in the Fort Hood shootings, abruptly stopped blogging this week. | 305 |
| 5994. | Controllers Were Slow to Notify Air Force of Errant Jet: Air traffic control supervisors delayed nearly an hour in notifying Norad that a Northwest Airlines jetliner was not responding to radio calls. | 200 |
| 5995. | F.D.A. Says It Will Ban Alcoholic Drinks With Caffeine: The agency said it told nearly 30 manufacturers of the beverages that they needed to provide clear evidence of safety. | 174 |
| 5996. | Readers Take Issue With Time's '10 Best College Presidents': The news magazine hopes its ranking of college presidents will be an "annuity.'' | 141 |
| 5997. | Deluge of Pleas to Spare Oreo, Dog Thrown Off Roof: Scores of calls and e-mail messages have urged the A.S.P.C.A. to spare Oreo, a pit bull who survived being tossed off the roof of a building in Brooklyn and is scheduled to be euthanized. | 239 |
| 5998. | Dr. Andrew Weil's Stress Free Squash Soup: The alternative health guru Dr. Andrew Weil offers a simple, low-stress soup for Thanksgiving diners. | 144 |
| 5999. | A Shtick With a Thousand Lives: Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner look back on their 2,000 Year Old Man routine, which is being reissued on disc. | 138 |
| 6000. | Fort Hood Gunman May Be Paralyzed: The Army psychiatrist accused in the fatal shootings at Fort Hood may be paralyzed from the waist down, his attorney told The Associated Press on Friday. | 188 |
| 6001. | The Old Is New Again: New York's license plate gets a retro look -- but some aren't so sure that it's a reminder of happier days. | 129 |
| 6002. | A Turning Point for Eminent Domain?: Pfizer leaves New London, Conn., in the lurch. | 83 |
| 6003. | Water Found on Moon, Scientists Say: The discovery, which came out of a mission a month ago, confirmed scientists' suspicions and could help explorers. | 151 |
| 6004. | White House to Begin Push on Immigration Overhaul in 2010: The Homeland Security secretary said legislative efforts to streamline the immigration system will begin early next year. | 180 |
| 6005. | Paying for Alternative Treatments: Patient Money columnist Walecia Konrad offers financial guidance for those who choose to take the medical path less traveled. | 160 |
| 6006. | Afghanistan's Lessons for Health Care Reform: Tribal loyalties rule, an economist says. | 87 |
| 6007. | Quashing Credit Card Reform for Small Businesses: Was small-business credit card reform blocked by a small-business champion? | 125 |
| 6008. | Opera Review | 'From the House of the Dead': Two Debuts, Overdue and Overwhelming: The renowned director Patrice Ch0reau and the dynamic conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen made their Met debuts. | 187 |
| 6009. | Week 10 N.F.L. Matchups: Week 10 N.F.L. matchups | 48 |
| 6010. | Police Say Suspect in Yale Murder Hid Bloody Tissues: An affidavit released on Friday said that Raymond Clark III also aroused suspicions by scrubbing the floor in the room where the student was killed. | 202 |
| 6011. | S.E.C. Accuses 2 Programmers of Aiding Madoff: The Securities and Exchange Commission said the two programmers provided the technical support needed to produce false documents and trading records for Madoff's ponzi scheme. | 222 |
| 6012. | Complaint Box | The Hard Sell: An attempt to open a joint account at a bank turns into a struggle with customer service representatives who push for separate his-and-her arrangements. | 183 |
| 6013. | U.S. Trade Deficit Widens on Oil Imports: The trade deficit grew more than expected in September as foreign oil prices rose to the highest level in nearly a year, swamping a fifth straight monthly gain in exports. | 213 |
| 6014. | The Dilbert Guide to Angry Investing: Friday | Today's idea: Maybe if we invested in the things that we hate, we'd become rich, the creator of "Dilbert" muses. [The Scott Adams Blog] | 183 |
| 6015. | Nissan Takes Leaf Electric Car on Tour: The car, which Nissan plans to start selling globally next year, will be introduced Friday in Los Angeles, the start of a 22-city tour. | 175 |
| 6016. | The Most Important Films of the Decade: A.O. Scott lists movies of quality and influence. What do you believe are the most important films of the decade? | 153 |
| 6017. | Key 9/11 Suspect to Be Tried in New York: Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the self-described mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, and four other men accused in the plot will be prosecuted in federal court in New York City, a federal law enforcement official said early on Friday. | 270 |
| 6018. | Official Says 9/11 Suspect to Face Trial in New York: The self-proclaimed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo detainees will be sent to New York to face trial in federal court, an Obama administration official said Friday. | 255 |
| 6019. | German and French Economies Grow on Exports: The German economy grew 0.7 percent during the third quarter, while France recorded a more muted rebound of 0.3 percent during the same period. | 188 |
| 6020. | In Tokyo, Obama Seeks to Improve Relations: President Obama began his one-week tour of Asia with an effort to resuscitate flagging relations with Japan. | 152 |
| 6021. | 16 Killed in Explosion at Spy Agency in Pakistan: ISLAMABAD, Pakistan 0 Militants stepped up their fight against the Pakistani government on Friday, striking a building belonging to the country's main intelligence agency in the northwestern city of Peshawar, Pakistani television reported. | 289 |
| 6022. | Man Jailed for '91 Murder Is Cleared by Judge: A judge dismissed murder charges against Fernando Bermudez, who had served 18 years for the crime, a shooting in Greenwich Village in 1991. | 186 |
| 6023. | Memo From Africa: Ill Will Grows in a Former Colonial Region as France Consorts With the Powerful: As democracy slips in country after country, France often quietly sides, once again, with the once-and-future autocrats. | 219 |
| 6024. | Craig Steps Down as White House Lawyer: The White House counsel, Gregory B. Craig, has told associates that he intends to step down from his post on Friday. | 156 |
| 6025. | The Calipari Express, Baggage Included: The marriage of Kentucky and John Calipari brings together what is admired about college sports, tradition and pageantry, with what is criticized, high-salaried coaches and rule-bending. | 226 |
| 6026. | 8 Killed in Explosion at Spy Agency in Pakistan: An attack outside a building belonging to the country's intelligence agency wounded more than 30, the latest in a grimly familiar cycle of violence. | 197 |
| 6027. | U.S. Moves to Seize Properties Tied to Iran: Federal prosecutors sought a Manhattan skyscraper, the Piaget Building, and parcels of land that are home to mosques in Queens, Maryland, Texas and California. | 204 |
| 6028. | Forty Years' War: Medicines to Deter Some Cancers Are Not Taken: As the war on cancer continues, with little change in the mortality rate, the few drugs proved to deter cancer are widely ignored, researchers say. | 212 |
| 6029. | White House Sides With C.I.A. in Turf Battle: A dispute over the power to pick the top spy in each country overseas showed limits of the intelligence bureaucracy overhaul. | 171 |
| 6030. | 7 Killed in Explosion at Spy Agency in Pakistan: An attack Friday outside the headquarters of Pakistan's spy agency in Peshawar also injured at least 35 people. | 160 |
| 6031. | Two-Wheeled Rambles, Even When Frost Is on the Pumpkin: Motorcycle tours offer an autumn opportunity for scenery and solitude. Here are four weekends' worth of scenic rides. | 173 |
| 6032. | Spitzer Talks About, Well, Ethics: The former governor was invited to speak at Harvard about policing Wall Street. But mention of the prostitution scandal that brought him down sandwiched his address. | 200 |
| 6033. | Rolling Out Sarah Palin's Side of the Story: The former vice presidential candidate has more to say about the clothes, the pregnancy and her troubles with John McCain's campaign -- including a very big legal bill. | 213 |
| 6034. | An Afghan Development Model: Small Is Better: People in the Jurm Valley have taken charge for themselves, using village councils and direct grants as part of an initiative called the National Solidarity Program. | 211 |
| 6035. | Pfizer to Leave City That Won Supreme Court Land-Use Case: The giant drug company said it would pull 1,400 jobs out of New London, Conn., eight years after its arrival set off an epic battle over eminent domain. | 211 |
| 6036. | Fort Hood Survivors Move On, With Scars Physical and Mental: Those who lived through the violence at Fort Hood are struggling to live with scars and limps and frayed nerves. | 173 |
| 6037. | Among Obama Aides, Debate Intensifies on Troop Levels: The disclosure that the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan has expressed opposition to deploying more troops lays bare a fierce debate within the Obama administration. | 218 |
| 6038. | Hollywood Swoons for That Hair, That Baton: He has only a handful of concerts behind him, but the Los Angeles Philharmonic's 28-year-old Venezuelan maestro, Gustavo Dudamel, has had his face plastered across town. | 213 |
| 6039. | Health Officials Cite Growing Flu Alarm in Asian Nations: Emergency supplies of antiviral drugs are being sent to Eastern Europe and Central Asia, where hospitals report that they are being overwhelmed by patients with swine flu. | 229 |
| 6040. | Oreo, Dog Thrown Off Roof but Rescued, Will Be Euthanized: Oreo, a pit bull mix, was hailed as a miracle dog last summer, but officials said she showed extreme aggressiveness and could not be controlled. | 203 |
| 6041. | Taking India's Economic Rise to Far-Flung Villages: Entrepreneurs are experimenting with moving outsourcing jobs to corners of India that have been largely cut off from its extraordinary growth. | 194 |
| 6042. | 2 Japanese Subs Are Found in Waters Off Hawaii: The vessels from the World War II era were sunk 63 years ago. | 109 |
| 6043. | British Airways and Iberia Plan to Merge: A $7 billion merger of the two European airlines would conclude more than 16 months of talks. | 135 |
| 6044. | U.S. Moves to Seize 4 Mosques and Skyscraper Tied to Iran: NEW YORK (AP) -- Federal prosecutors Thursday took steps to seize four U.S. mosques and a Fifth Avenue skyscraper owned by a nonprofit Muslim organization long suspected of being secretly controlled by the Iranian government. | 284 |
| 6045. | In Pacquiao's Corner, a Dysfunctional Entourage: The many friends who make up Manny Pacquiao's personal staff vie for his attention to win such perks as the right to sleep at the foot of the boxer's bed or ride in his car. | 222 |
| 6046. | Movie Studio Weighs on Disney Earnings: Disney reported an 18 percent increase in the fourth quarter, but the company is racing to overhaul the troubled studio. | 160 |
| 6047. | Rebuilding Its Economy, Iraq Shuns U.S. Businesses: Baghdad's first trade fair since the invasion six years ago attracted 396 companies, but only a few from the United States. | 175 |
| 6048. | Magazine Preview: Octomom in Production: The true-life tale of the true-life tale of the making of the Nadya Suleman story. | 123 |
| 6049. | Hasan Charged With 13 Counts of Murder in Ft. Hood Attack: Military prosecutors have charged Maj. Nadil Malik Hasan with 13 counts of premeditated murder in last week's shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Tex., an Army official said. | 228 |
| 6050. | In Canada, a Royal Yawn for Prince Charles: As the Prince of Wales finished an 11-day visit, few Canadians seemed to be looking forward to the day his face would appear on their coins. | 184 |
| 6051. | Gates Says Afghan Plan Will Mix Parts of Various Proposals: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said that President Obama would try to "signal resolve" without making an "open-ended commitment." | 192 |
| 6052. | Guilty Pleas Expected in Balloon Hoax Case: The Colorado couple is accused of perpetrating a bizarre hoax last month by pretending that their 6-year-old son had mistakenly taken off in a homemade helium balloon. | 211 |
| 6053. | Update: John King to Replace Lou Dobbs; Focus Will Be on Political News: John King replaces Lou Dobbs at CNN. | 109 |
| 6054. | New Rules Would Restrict Overdraft Fees on Debit Cards: The Federal Reserve will prohibit issuers of debit cards from charging overdraft fees in many instances without the cardholder's permission. | 196 |
| 6055. | A Chance to See the City Change, Site by Site: A trove of photographs taken decades apart and identified by block and lot number gives a sense of how the city has evolved. | 171 |
| 6056. | Second Officer at Fort Hood Offers an Account of the Shooting: Senior Sgt. Mark Todd said that he brought down the gunman, matching the account of an eyewitness but not the initial version from authorities. | 206 |
| 6057. | Housing Agency Says Cash Reserves Are Down Sharply: The government stopped short of saying the F.H.A. might need a direct bailout, but critics were less sure that help wasn't needed. | 182 |
| 6058. | Obama Announces Jobs Summit: Before leaving for Asia, the president will disclose plans for a December event to highlight efforts to turn around the economy. | 157 |
| 6059. | Wal-Mart Profit Up 3.2%, but Key Indicator Slips: Revenue and profit were up at Wal-Mart, but sales fell 0.4 percent at stores open at least a year. | 148 |
| 6060. | On the White House: Obama Purposely Taking Time on Troop Decision: White House officials make no apologies for the length of time President Obama has spent making his decision about troop levels in Afghanistan. | 210 |
| 6061. | Intel Will Pay $1.25 Billion to Settle Disputes With Rival: Intel has agreed to abide by a set of "business practice provisions." In return, A.M.D. is dropping suits in the United States and Japan, and withdrawing complaints worldwide. | 235 |
| 6062. | Acorn Sues Over Funding Vote in House: Lawyers for the anti-poverty group Acorn say it was unfairly singled out after a series of scandals. | 139 |
| 6063. | Okinawans Grow Impatient With Dashed Hopes on U.S. Base: The issue of the American air base on Okinawa has taken on heightened significance and is perhaps the most prominent issue President Obama will face during his visit. | 223 |
| 6064. | Guilty Pleas Expected in Balloon Case: The attorney for the Colorado father who reported his son floated away in a helium balloon says his client and the boy's mother will both plead guilty to charges in the case. | 213 |
| 6065. | Books of The Times: Stephen King's Latest Cast Feels Real: "Under the Dome" gravely threatens Stephen King's status as a mere chart-busting pop cultural phenomenon. | 164 |
| 6066. | Protesters Clash With Police in Nepal: Communist protesters surrounded the seat of government in Katmandu, and called for the president's resignation. | 150 |
| 6067. | Sports Business: A Net Reaches Out to Fans, Wherever They Are: The Nets play in New Jersey, for now, and point guard Devin Harris has traversed the metropolitan area to connect with the fans. | 191 |
| 6068. | Window Watchers in a City of Strangers: The ability to observe the private lives of strangers from the windows of our homes 0 and the knowledge that they can often watch us, as well 0 has long been a staple of city life. | 220 |
| 6069. | Copenhagen Journal: Push to Build Mosques Is Met With Resistance: The difficulties reflect the tortuous path Denmark has taken in dealing with its immigrants, most of whom are Muslim. | 183 |
| 6070. | Video Bingo Has Alabamians Yelling Everything But: An electronic version of the game has proven popular in the state, except with foes of gambling. | 147 |
| 6071. | Job Woes Exacting a Heavy Toll on Family Life: For many families, the damage inflicted by the recession has extended to children who often absorb more than their parents are fully aware of. | 189 |
| 6072. | Music Review: Country Music Awards Attain New Levels of Inclusion: Taylor Swift, 19, became the youngest Entertainer of the Year and Darius Rucker was the first African-American to win Male Vocalist of the Year since 1972. | 222 |
| 6073. | In Charity Tax Filing, a Glimpse of Goldman: Goldman Sachs has set aside $200 million to nearly double the size of its main foundation, which has placed a lot of its money in hedge funds and trades heavily in futures contracts. | 227 |
| 6074. | Suspect's Exchanges With Cleric Raised Questions, Not Alarms: Messages Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan sent to Anwar al-Awlaki were not expressions of militancy, according to officials. | 176 |
| 6075. | At Fort Hood, Witness Credits Second Officer: A witness disputed the Army's initial version of how a shooting spree at Fort Hood, Tex., was brought to an end. | 158 |
| 6076. | Warhol Fetches $43.7 Million at Auction: The price rose at break-neck speed at Sotheby's auction as five collectors vied for the classic image of "200 One Dollar Bills." | 169 |
| 6077. | Dress Codes: This Just in From the 1890s: Today's popular men's styles have their roots in the late 19th-century. | 113 |
| 6078. | American Adviser to Kurds Stands to Reap Oil Profits: Peter W. Galbraith, an influential former American ambassador, could earn millions of dollars as a result of his closeness to the Kurds and his financial ties with a Norwegian oil company. | 242 |
| 6079. | News Analysis: U.S. Seeking a Lever in Kabul: As President Obama reviews American strategy in Afghanistan, the question of how much leverage the United States really has over President Hamid Karzai is at the center of the discussion. | 233 |
| 6080. | Charges Prompt Iraqis to Look Into Blackwater: The Iraqi interior minister ordered an investigation into whether top Blackwater officials approved of bribes to Iraqi government officials after fatal shootings in 2007. | 217 |
| 6081. | In Surprise, Lou Dobbs Quits CNN: Well known for his opposition to illegal immigration and his fierce advocacy of free market capitalism, the anchor was an outlier at CNN, which has sought to be seen as the neutral turf of cable news. | 234 |
| 6082. | Somalis' Money Is Lifeline for Homeland: As Somalis struggle to survive the chaos in their country, a growing network of companies distributes money from the nation's large diaspora, providing a crucial safety net. | 214 |
| 6083. | John J. O'Connor III, Husband of Former Justice, Is Dead at 79: Mr. O'Connor was a lawyer whose struggle with Alzheimer's disease was a large factor in the decision by his wife, former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, to retire. | 224 |
| 6084. | Motorola Said to Explore Dividing Into 3 Companies: The company is seeking buyers for its division, worth as much as $5 billion, that manufactures set-top boxes for cable television companies and radios to go into cellphone transmission towers. | 244 |
| 6085. | Obama Visiting Japan as Relations Stiffen: President Obama will arrive in Tokyo on Friday, at a time when American-Japanese relations are strained over whether to re-examine their half-century-old strategic relationship. | 220 |
| 6086. | U.S. Afghan Envoy Urges Caution on Troop Increase: The U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, who once served as the top U.S. military commander there, expressed reservations about deploying additional troops, senior officials said. | 225 |
| 6087. | Update: Lou Dobbs to Quit CNN: Lou Dobbs is leaving CNN. | 56 |
| 6088. | Magazine Preview: The Self-Manufacture of Megan Fox: How America's leading starlet made herself up for the multimedia age. | 122 |
| 6089. | Hewlett-Packard to Acquire 3Com for $2.7 Billion: The deal, valued at $7.90 a share, has already been approved by directors of both companies. | 142 |
| 6090. | Husband of Retired Justice O'Connor Dies: John J. O'Connor III, a lawyer and the husband of retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, died of complications arising from Alzheimer's disease. | 198 |
| 6091. | NYT: Tech Talk for 11/12/2009: A new study from the Pew Internet Project on American Life finds that people who use the Internet and mobile phones are more socially engaged than those who don't; the lead author, Keith Hampton of the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, speaks with Bettina Edelstein about it. Pedro Rafael Rosado puts GammaTech Computer Corporation's rugged Durabook D14RM to the test with a sippy cup and little feet. J.D. Biersdorfer brings Windows 7 0 no Starter Edition here -- to a netbook and has tips on how to go about it. Tech news of the week includes Samsung's Bada software platform to bring third-party apps to cheap smartphones. | 693 |
| 6092. | Pakistan Rock Rails Against the West, Not the Taliban: Pakistan's pop musicians are propelling anti-American conspiracy theories, and their fans -- educated young people -- believe them. | 186 |
| 6093. | At Arafat Memorial, Abbas Lays Out Continuing Struggle: President Mahmoud Abbas told an audience of backers from his Fatah movement that it was time for the Palestinians to reach their goal of an independent state. | 214 |
| 6094. | City to Buy 7 Acres in Coney Island, Hoping to Spark a Revival: The Bloomberg administration has agreed to pay $95.7 million to a developer for land in the heart of the Coney Island amusement area. | 197 |
| 6095. | Speech Gene Shows Its Bossy Nature: Laboratory tests in which the chimp version of a speech gene was put into human neurons confirmed suspicions that FOXP2 is a maestro of the genome. | 183 |
| 6096. | China's Tough Measures on Flu Appear to Be Effective: China's actions, especially quarantines of foreign visitors, brought criticism abroad, but health officials say the spread of H1N1 may have been slowed. | 206 |
| 6097. | Life for German Who Killed Woman in Court: The case of an Egyptian woman who had been stabbed to death in front of her husband and young son in a courtroom last year had attracted worldwide attention. | 200 |
| 6098. | Obama Salutes Fallen Americans on Veterans Day: President is taking part in a wreath-laying ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday. | 145 |
| 6099. | Brazil Looks for Answers After Huge Blackout: Failure at one of the world's largest hydroelectric plants cut power to an estimated 60 million Brazilians. | 153 |
| 6100. | 9 Pakistani Officers Killed by Roadside Bomb: The nine Pakistani security officers died in an area close to the Afghan border that the Pakistani army had said was largely cleared of militants. | 192 |
| 6101. | As Dollar Sinks Further, Investors Look to Stocks: Wall Street equity markets opened higher on Wednesday as the dollar dropped to a 15-month low. | 145 |
| 6102. | French and German Leaders Mark Armistice Day: In a first since World War I ended in 1918, a German leader joined French officials to mark the day in Paris. | 155 |
| 6103. | No Longer a Soldier, Shinseki Has a New Mission: The secretary of veterans affairs, retired Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, is trying to modernize a problem-plagued agency. | 163 |
| 6104. | Body of Missing U.S. Soldier Found in Afghanistan: The body of one of the two missing soldiers who had gone missing last week after a routine mission was found on Wednesday. | 173 |
| 6105. | Memo From Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and Egypt Fret as Influence Fades: America's closest Arab allies are increasingly viewed in the region as diminished actors whose influence is on the wane, political experts say. | 209 |
| 6106. | Young Veterans Form New Groups, and Old Posts Fade Away: Even as two wars increase the eligible number, New York State's Veterans of Foreign Wars roster shrinks. | 161 |
| 6107. | Body of Missing U.S. Soldier Found in Afghan River: The body of one of two U.S. soldiers, missing since last week, has been found by a military diving team in a river in western Afghanistan, NATO-led forces and the U.S. military said on Wednesday. | 247 |
| 6108. | Calming the Black Friday Crowds: After a trampling death last year at one of its stores, Wal-Mart has overhauled its crowd-control measures and other retailers are taking precautions. | 183 |
| 6109. | Maine Finds a Health Care Fix Elusive: Maine's history is a cautionary tale for national health reform, as many overhauls to the system have done little more than solve one problem while worsening another. | 205 |
| 6110. | China Data Shows Economic Rebound Picking Up Steam: Among the figures out on Wednesday, industrial output and retail sales for October both topped analysts' expectations, with rises of 16.1 percent and 16.2 percent, respectively, from a year earlier. | 250 |
| 6111. | Top Obama Advisers Favor Adding Troops in Afghanistan: The president's national security team is coalescing around a proposal to send 30,000 or more additional troops to Afghanistan, officials say. | 197 |
| 6112. | Economic Scene: Falling Far Short of Reform: Overhauling the medical system means making it more efficient, saving lives and giving Americans a long overdue raise. But the House bill won't meet these goals. | 206 |
| 6113. | You Can Quote Me, Next Week: Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy insisted on pre-approving a school newspaper article about a talk he gave at Dalton high school in Manhattan. | 179 |
| 6114. | Trustee's Art on New Museum's Walls Raises Flag: An upcoming show at the New Museum of Contemporary Art raises questions about the propriety of turning over a public museum to a collector who is also a trustee. | 210 |
| 6115. | Brazil's 2 Largest Cities Hit by Blackouts: Media reports say problems at a huge hydroelectric dam are to blame for the electrial outages affecting large parts of Rio de Janeiro, S0o Paulo and other parts of the country. | 220 |
| 6116. | Under Attack, Fed Chairman Studies Politics: As the Federal Reserve has come under scrutiny, Ben S. Bernanke, its chairman, is nurturing political ties as never before. | 168 |
| 6117. | British Premier's Effort to Console Lands in Mud: Gordon Brown, who has an uncanny ability to wrest political humiliation from good intention, has been drawn into an embarrassing dialogue with the distraught mother of a slain British soldier. | 242 |
| 6118. | When Parents Disagree: Most of us don't know what our parenting assumptions are until we hear our own parent's words coming out of our mouths. | 142 |
| 6119. | Lover of Birds and Opera Leaves Millions to Both: Mona Webster, a lighthouse keeper's daughter who lived in Edinburgh and died in August, left the Metropolitan Opera $7.5 million. | 179 |
| 6120. | British Say United Pilot Was Drunk: LONDON (AP) -- British police have charged a United Airlines pilot with being over the alcohol limit while on the job at London's Heathrow Airport. | 183 |
| 6121. | Blackwater Approved Iraqi Payments After Shootings: Former executives said it was unclear if the payoffs of about $1 million were made, but the goal was to hush criticism and buy support after 17 civilians were killed in 2007. | 226 |
| 6122. | Kerik Is Ordered Released on Bail: Bernard B. Kerik, the former head of the New York Police Department, will be sentenced in February after pleading guilty to tax fraud and of lying to White House officials. | 207 |
| 6123. | Intel Sells Its Own Reader for the Health Care Market: Digging deeper into the health care market, Intel has started selling its own Intel Reader device aimed at people who struggle to read printed texts. | 204 |
| 6124. | Shooting Reported at Oregon Business: Oregon police say at least one person has been killed in a shooting reported at a suburban Portland office park. | 150 |
| 6125. | Jock Art | Andy Warhol Polaroids: There is a small gem of a show at Danziger Projects right now, featuring a little-known trove of Polaroids by Andy Warhol of famous athletes. They were commissioned by one collector in the late 1970s and early '80s. The simplicity of Warhol's method - straightforward portraits shot with the Big Shot camera - gives the tiny images (4 1/4" x 3 3/8") a purity and sincerity that belies the radiance and aura of greatness coming from the sitters. | 478 |
| 6126. | Bear Stearns Managers Acquitted of Fraud Charges: A jury found that the managers did not lie by presenting an upbeat picture while their funds plummeted in value. | 162 |
| 6127. | Parting Glance: Evelyn Hofer, 1922-2009: Evelyn Hofer searched for an "inside value, some interior respect" in the people she photographed. She has died, at the age of 87. | 171 |
| 6128. | Denzel Washington to Star in 'Fences' on Broadway: Denzel Washington will play Troy Maxson in a revival of August Wilson's "Fences" in late spring of 2010. | 155 |
| 6129. | Kurds Are Threat to Minorities, Rights Group Says: Human Rights Watch warned that Christians, Shabaks and Yazidis in northern Iraq could suffer a "catastrophe." | 160 |
| 6130. | Allies Uncover Vast Cache of Bomb Material in Afghanistan: Afghan police and U.S. soldiers discovered a half-million pounds of the fertilizer that is used in most of Afghanistan's homemade bombs. | 195 |
| 6131. | The Dusenberry Diary: Living the Dream? Or Just Living?: The reality of one small-business owner's journey. | 107 |
| 6132. | Former Astronaut Makes Plea Deal: Capt. Lisa Marie Nowak pleaded guilty on Tuesday to felony burglary of a car and misdemeanor battery as part of a plea bargain. | 161 |
| 6133. | Dunn Leaves White House Communications Post: In a switch that was expected, Anita Dunn, the White House communications director, is leaving the White House at the end of the month. Her deputy, Dan Pfeiffer, replacing her. | 221 |
| 6134. | Are Too Many Students Going to College?: A panel of experts debates a fundamental question of higher education: who should go? | 126 |
| 6135. | New York Senate Delays Vote on Gay Marriage Bill: With the measure still several votes short of the 32 needed, the Senate put off the issue as supporters lobbied for more votes. | 177 |
| 6136. | Senate Plan Would Expand Regulation of Risky Lending: Senator Christopher J. Dodd's plan, a dramatic overhaul of financial regulation, has met with resistance from Republicans and business interests. | 199 |
| 6137. | Letterman Suspect Wanted to Sell, Not Extort, Lawyer Says: Words from lawyers and court filings give the first hints of strategy in the Letterman extortion case. | 161 |
| 6138. | 'Opt-Out' Proposal Puts State Leaders to the Test: Candidates for governor will likely be pressed for answers if the provision becomes part of a new health plan. | 161 |
| 6139. | An Uncomfortable Truth: A reporter finally snaps during a familiar jihadi refrain. | 82 |
| 6140. | The Massive Maclaren Recall: The Maclaren stroller company has illustrated yet again that it's not nice to mishandle parents online. Would you trust the company with your next stroller purchase? | 194 |
| 6141. | States Mold School Policies to Win New Federal Money: Education officials are reading the tea leaves in Washington as they compete to win some of the $4 billion that will be distributed next year. | 196 |
| 6142. | Virginia Governor Will Not Stay Sniper Execution: Gov. Tim Kaine said Tuesday that he would not stay tonight's scheduled execution of John Allen Muhammad. | 154 |
| 6143. | The Rules of Cancer: After a cancer diagnosis, following a few basic rules will help you navigate the health care system. | 121 |
| 6144. | Tweets Are Coming to LinkedIn: Twitter and LinkedIn have struck a deal for tweets to be shared on LinkedIn, boosting the efforts of both services to be a hub for professional conversation. | 188 |
| 6145. | Fresh Demands From 'Front-Line States' in Climate Fight: Poor countries restate their case that rich countries need to help them confront climate risks and stanch emissions propelling warming. | 192 |
| 6146. | Obama Travels to Texas for Service at Fort Hood: President Obama will meet on Tuesday with the families of the 13 people who were slain and address the grieving community at the military base. | 192 |
| 6147. | Answers About the Home Buyers' and Homeowners' Tax Credits: This week, Robert D. Dietz, assistant vice president for tax and policy issues at the National Association of Home Builders, will join us to answer questions about the tax credits for first-time home buyers and homeowners. | 282 |
| 6148. | Tropical Storm Ida Weakens as It Moves Ashore: The storm drenched the Gulf Coast, causing one death in Louisiana but little damage elsewhere. | 141 |
| 6149. | Twitter Book and Now Twitter Movie: Twitter account balloons into book deal and a proposed television show. | 107 |
| 6150. | Study Analyzes Food Waste in Britain: A new report suggests that British consumers unnecessarily discard $20 billion worth of food and drink every year. | 152 |
| 6151. | Car Bomb Adds to Toll in Northwest Pakistan: The attack killed at least 20 people, news agencies said, in another grim marker of the violence around Peshawar. | 158 |
| 6152. | Why Paper Receipts Won't Die: Tuesday | Today's idea: Paper receipts are vestigea of the analog past and ought to go the way of the dodo bird, a writer says. But they probably won't any time soon because of the expense and privacy concerns. [Big Money] | 253 |
| 6153. | On Assignment: Fowl, but Photogenic: Assignment for: Nicole Bengiveno. Place: Long Island. Subject: Hope Sandrow. Plus husband. Plus chickens. Lots and lots of chickens. | 169 |
| 6154. | Attack of the Home Buyers' Tax Credit: One reason to fret about federal anti-recessionary fixes is that they often last long after the crisis that justified their creation, an economist writes. | 193 |
| 6155. | Blast Reported in Northwest Pakistan: A police official says a blast took place at a crowded intersection in a northwest Pakistani city and casualties are feared. | 162 |
| 6156. | Sports of The Times: Abdul-Jabbar Goes Public With Leukemia Fight: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, known for his stamina and fitness as a player, revealed he has leukemia but says he is going public to counter the idea that it is a death sentence. | 236 |
| 6157. | Tarakhel Journal: For Taliban Fighters, a Fading Memorial: A remote cemetery offers a history of the era when young jihadists traveled to Afghanistan to fight. | 159 |
| 6158. | Navies of 2 Koreas Exchange Fire: Fighting erupted when a North Korean navy boat ventured across the so-called Northern Limit Line, according to a report. | 154 |
| 6159. | Big City: Offering Hope in Haircuts for the Jobless: During two days, a Greenwich Village studio gave complimentary styles to a number of people who could show proof of unemployment. | 182 |
| 6160. | Missing in Health Bills: Solutions for Rising Costs: Health economists say it is impossible to know whether the bill would meet cost-cutting goals, and many are skeptical that they even come close. | 197 |
| 6161. | Trustee May Win Billions for Investors in Madoff: The Madoff trustee has demanded the return of $7 billion he says Jeffry M. Picower and his wife withdrew from their accounts over decades. | 188 |
| 6162. | Hinge Is Cited in Big Recall of Strollers: About a million Maclaren strollers sold at retailers around the country were recalled on Monday after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism. | 223 |
| 6163. | Obama Seeks Revision of Plan's Abortion Limits: The president said he wanted to make sure "we're not restricting women's insurance choices" in an amendment to the health bill. | 175 |
| 6164. | Navies of 2 Koreas Exchange Fire: North and South Korean patrol boats exchanged fire in disputed waters on Tuesday, leaving a North Korean vessel heavily damaged. | 162 |
| 6165. | Afloat in the Ocean, Expanding Islands of Trash: A garbage patch in the Pacific is one of five that may be caught in giant gyres scattered in the world's oceans. | 161 |
| 6166. | A Squeeze on Customers Ahead of New Rules: Even the best cardholders are seeing their interest rates rise and credit lines be cut as financial firms struggle to make money in their card units. | 192 |
| 6167. | Narrow, Surprising Victory in Seattle Mayor's Race: The environmentally friendly city of Seattle selected Mike McGinn, a former Sierra Club leader who rode a bicycle to campaign events, to lead them. | 199 |
| 6168. | At Fort Hood, Some Violence Is Too Familiar: For many, last week's carnage was another blow in an area that has been beset by violence since the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq began. | 180 |
| 6169. | Showing Them Some Love: 'Dreamgirls' at the Apollo: The national tour of "Dreamgirls" is opening at the Apollo Theater, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. | 172 |
| 6170. | New York Gay Rights Foe Sees Nuance in His Stand: For those fighting to expand gay rights in New York, State Senator Rub0n D0az Sr., a Pentecostal minister, represents the most outspoken and unpredictable of foes. | 213 |
| 6171. | Supreme Court Declines to Block Execution of Washington Sniper: The Supreme Court declined to block the execution of John A. Muhammad, but three justices objected to the relative haste accompanying the execution. | 212 |
| 6172. | In a First, Women Ascend to Iraq's Elite Police Officer Corps: Fifty women joined 1,050 male classmates in what American military officers called a step forward for the country and its women. | 191 |
| 6173. | Beckham's Contributions to the Galaxy Amount to More Than Celebrity Stimulus: In his third season in Major League Soccer, David Beckham has earned a spot in the playoffs and the respect (sometimes grudging) of teammates and fans. | 229 |
| 6174. | Connecticut Governor Won't Seek Re-election: In a surprising late-afternoon announcement, Gov. M. Jodi Rell did not immediately give a specific reason for her decision. | 168 |
| 6175. | Nameless Storm Is Disaster for El Salvador: A devastating storm that struck El Salvador was not the hurricane that roared through the region but a small low-pressure cell. It killed at least 130 people. | 202 |
| 6176. | Six Years of Thanksgiving Wisdom: The distilled wisdom of six years of Thanksgiving wine tastings. | 98 |
| 6177. | Maclaren Recalls Strollers: Maclaren USA Inc is recalling about one million strollers after receiving a dozen reports of children's fingers being amputated when caught in the stroller's hinges. | 193 |
| 6178. | Power for U.S. From Russia's Old Nuclear Weapons: Old bomb material generates about 10 percent of America's electricity. | 120 |
| 6179. | Rell Won't Run in '10 in Connecticut: Gov. M. Jodi Rell of Connecticut announced on Monday that she would not seek re-election next year. | 137 |
| 6180. | Burberry Looks Online for Ways to Gain Customers: Burberry's new social networking site reflects a broader move by luxury goods companies to embrace the Internet, hoping to attract a new generation of shoppers. | 210 |
| 6181. | U.S. Monitored Fort Hood Suspect Before Shooting: Authorities intercepted communications between the Army major charged in the Fort Hood killings and a radical cleric but took no action. | 186 |
| 6182. | After Delay, Lebanon Forms Cabinet: Lebanon formed a new cabinet on Monday, ending five months of gridlock. | 107 |
| 6183. | Developer of Hydrogen Bomb Is Dead: Mr. Ginzburg, a Russian physicist, helped develop the first Soviet hydrogen bomb and went on the win the Nobel Prize. | 153 |
| 6184. | Tagged.com Settles Suits Over Invitations: The social network Tagged.com agreed to change misleading e-mail invitations and will pay $750,000 in fines to settle litigation by New York and Texas. | 194 |
| 6185. | Setting Sail Into Space, Propelled by Sunshine: Navigating the cosmos on winds of starlight is an ancient dream, and in about a year, a spacecraft called LightSail-1 may make it come true. | 188 |
| 6186. | Reading Saddam's Biography in Baghdad: Readers in Iraq are eager to read a new biography of Saddam Hussein, but the government is less than enthusiastic about making it available to them. | 187 |
| 6187. | The Home Buyers' Tax Credit: What You Need to Know: If you're wondering if you qualify for the new homeowner and homebuyer tax credits, here's what you need to know. | 165 |
| 6188. | Monday Puzzle: You Can't Fight Density... er, Destiny: In this fictitious sequence of events, love sours and Tom Cruise tosses the golden statue given to him by his estranged wife, Nicole Kidman, into the lake. Will the water level go up, down or remain the same? | 263 |
| 6189. | Stocks Rise After Stimulus Push at G-20 Meeting: Shares rose and the dollar fell on Monday after finance ministers affirmed support for more stimulus efforts. | 158 |
| 6190. | Paterson to Speak on Budget Crisis: The governor's speech to a joint session comes a day before legislators will convene for an extraordinary session to take up his proposed cuts, among other issues. | 199 |
| 6191. | Boy Who Fled Vietnam War Returns as U.S. Officer: The first Vietnamese-American to command a United States Navy destroyer makes an emotional return to Vietnam for the first time since he fled as a boy on a fishing boat at the end of the war in 1975. | 249 |
| 6192. | Gourevitch Stepping Down at Paris Review: Philip Gourevitch, the New Yorker staff writer who for five years has been doing double-duty as the editor of The Paris Review, will leave his editor's post in April. | 208 |
| 6193. | In Google Book Case, a Request for More Time: The parties to the Google book settlement, which would legalize the creation of a vast library of digital books, have asked the judge overseeing a revision of the agreement for an extension. | 236 |
| 6194. | Infertility Film Diaries: Couples who have struggled with infertility submitted videos describing their journeys in a short film competition. | 141 |
| 6195. | Trial Begins for Baltimore Mayor: Mayor Sheila Dixon faces charges of theft and embezzlement amid accusations she used gift cards intended for needy families. | 158 |
| 6196. | A Private School Counselor Offers His Take on Independent Counselors: When an applicant might go it alone, and when an independent counselor might be of help. | 158 |
| 6197. | Did Unemployment Really Rise?: Employment was up in October, and the unemployment rate was unchanged, no matter what you may have read. The news looked bad only because of seasonal adjustments. | 194 |
| 6198. | Collapse Feared for Palestinian Authority if Abbas Resigns: Those close to Mahmoud Abbas said that his stated intention to resign was not a bluff and that other Palestinian Authority leaders would follow him. | 208 |
| 6199. | Fort Hood Suspect Is Conscious, Hospital Officials Say: The Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people was said by hospital officials Monday to be able to talk. | 164 |
| 6200. | Iran Charges 3 American Hikers With Espionage: The charges against three Americans who strayed across the border this summer drew a rebuke from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. | 186 |
| 6201. | China Executes 9 for Role in Ethnic Riots: The executions, related to rioting that convulsed a regional capital in July, were reported on Monday by a state news agency. | 168 |
| 6202. | Can Ulcers Run in Families?: Dr. Neena S. Abraham answers readers' questions about the genetic aspects of ulcers. | 113 |
| 6203. | Aerosmith Says Steven Tyler Has Quit: The sweet emotions that the members of Aerosmith once felt towards each other have apparently come to an end. | 147 |
| 6204. | Kraft Makes a Hostile Takeover Bid for Cadbury: Kraft took its $16.3 billion bid for the British chocolate and chewing gum maker directly to shareholders after the Cadbury board rejected the offer as too low. | 208 |
| 6205. | Ask About Entrepreneurship: Taking Questions: Seth Pinsky, the president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, responds to readers. | 148 |
| 6206. | Why Don't All Entrepreneurs Write Business Plans?: Studies show that writing a business plan helps entrepreneurs in a number of ways, including improving their odds of successfully developing a new product, organizing a company, accessing external capital, obtaining raw materials, obtaining sales, and surviving over time. | 323 |
| 6207. | China Executes 9 Over Ethnic Riots: Nine men have been executed for taking part in ethnic rioting that left nearly 200 people dead in July, Chinese state media reported Monday. | 176 |
| 6208. | Leaders in Berlin Retrace the Walk West: Chancellor Angela Merkel and Mikhail Gorbachev retraced the steps of the first East German crowds surging to West Berlin 20 years ago. | 175 |
| 6209. | Iran Accuses 3 Detained Americans of Espionage: An Iranian prosecutor accused three Americans detained on the border with espionage, the first signal that Tehran intends to put them on trial. | 191 |
| 6210. | Kraft Makes $16.3 Billion Hostile Bid for Cadbury: Kraft on Monday formally made a 9.8 billion pound ($16.3 billion) hostile bid for Cadbury, just ahead of a deadline to make an official offer for the British confectioner. | 222 |
| 6211. | Iran Charges 3 Americans With Spying: Iran has charged three detained U.S. citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying on Monday. | 178 |
| 6212. | Gender Bias Bingo: A provocative new Web site invites people to enter their experiences in a game that echoes recent research on gender bias, an economist writes. | 162 |
| 6213. | Giants Open Thread: No Game This Week, but Plenty of Questions: The Giants need a bye-week plan to fix a team that was once 5-0. | 128 |
| 6214. | Showcase: Falling Into Place: Patricia Lay-Dorsey's intimate self-portraits reveal a woman living life as if it were a work of art. | 131 |
| 6215. | Plowing Detroit Into Farmland: Monday | Today's idea: Detroit's "massive failure" makes possible a radical transformation of the blighted city, an article says, including shrinking it down to its urban core and turning much of the place over to crops. And an ineffective government is actually a plus. [New Geography] | 318 |
| 6216. | New York Clinics See Few Crowds for Free Vaccine: The small number of people who showed up to be vaccinated could be attributed to wariness about the new swine flu vaccine or a lack of knowledge about the clinics. | 213 |
| 6217. | Adopted From Korea and in Search of Identity: A study says that more than half of the first generation of children adopted from South Korea struggled with their ethnic identity, and it recommends changes in adoption policy. | 223 |
| 6218. | Musicians Who Poked at the Iron Curtain: Some of the musicians who played in ostracism during the last gray years of Communist rule gathered in New York over the weekend for a music festival. | 191 |
| 6219. | Philadelphia Transit Strike Ends: Gov. Ed Rendell says a transit strike that shut down Philadelphia's buses, subways and trolleys for nearly a week is over. | 156 |
| 6220. | Mouse Grounds Plane at Kennedy: Fears of what a mouse can do to wiring leads to the grounding of a plane. | 105 |
| 6221. | For Opponents of Abortion, a Victory in Health Care Vote: Lobbying by Roman Catholic priests helped push a block on using federal subsidies for insurance covering elective abortions. | 182 |
| 6222. | Fort Hood Gunman Gave Signals Before His Rampage: Relatives and acquaintances of Major Nidal Malik Hasan say the stress that led to the rampage had been building for a long time. | 178 |
| 6223. | Complications Grow for Muslims Serving Nation: In the years since Sept. 11, the service of Muslim-Americans is more necessary and more complicated than ever. | 157 |
| 6224. | Iran Said to Ignore Effort to Salvage a Nuclear Deal: The Obama administration has told Iran in back-channel messages that it is willing to allow the country to send its enriched uranium to several nations for safekeeping. | 222 |
| 6225. | If Anything, the Senate's Task Is Trickier: If it was tough for the House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, to win passage of a health care bill, imagine the painful task in store for the Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, who needs the support of all 60 of his caucus members just to bring a health bill to floor. | 304 |
| 6226. | News Analysis: The Medical Industry Grumbles, but It Stands to Gain: Many analysts say the House bill is not as bad for business as many in the health care industry might have feared when the overhaul effort began. | 214 |
| 6227. | Haute Couture, Available Through Netflix Model: Rent the Runway wants to do for high-end fashion what Netflix has done for movies by offering a simple mail-order system. | 169 |
| 6228. | Moscow Journal: An Oasis Is No Match for Bureaucrats: The Soviet government's land monopoly may have ended some two decades ago, but the ability of the authorities to give and take away territory has not, real estate experts say. | 229 |
| 6229. | Bill Would Limit Needle Exchanges: The provision would ban federally financed needle exchanges from being within 1,000 feet of any place children might gather, and would apply to most of the the exchanges. | 205 |
| 6230. | The Legacy of 1989 Is Still Up for Debate: Europe was transformed in 1989, but the events of that year are seen differently in Europe, the U.S. and Russia. | 155 |
| 6231. | Fate of Same-Sex Marriage Bill in Albany Unclear: After an upset in Maine, gay rights advocates and their opponents are looking to New York, where it was unclear whether the Senate would pass the measure. | 204 |
| 6232. | Eyepopping, in Many Ways: Despite many skeptics, 20th Century Fox thinks it can turn a profit on its 3-D science-fiction film "Avatar," which is among the most expensive movies ever. | 182 |
| 6233. | Fading From Scene, Mandela Still Looms Large: Even as Nelson Mandela fades from view, he retains a vital place in South Africa's public consciousness. | 150 |
| 6234. | Northrop to Sell Consulting Unit in $1.65 Billion L.B.O.: Northrop Grumman agreed on Sunday to sell its TASC government consulting unit to the private equity firms Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and General Atlantic for $1.65 billion in cash, in another sign that private equity firms are back to their core business of deal-making. | 325 |
| 6235. | Hurricane Ida Takes Aim at Gulf Coast: Hurricane Ida plodded toward the Gulf Coast with 100 mph winds, bringing the threat of flooding and storm surges. | 152 |
| 6236. | Questions as 'Disney's A Christmas Carol' Tops the Box Office: "Disney's A Christmas Carol" tops the box office but it's not a clear victory. | 141 |
| 6237. | Best Sustains Concussion After Scary Fall: Jahvid Best's scary fall to the turf silenced the crowd at the Oregon State-California game. | 135 |
| 6238. | Iraq Passes Crucial Election Law: After weeks of stalemate, lawmakers approved a law to administer a critical election that could determine how quickly U.S. combat forces leave. | 177 |
| 6239. | Why Ahmadinejad Voted Against Occupying the U.S. Embassy in 1979: This week, on the 30th anniversary of the takeover of the United States Embassy in Tehran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad did not mention that, as a student leader in 1979, he had voted against the plan to seize the U.S. compound and suggested taking the Soviet Embassy instead. | 333 |
| 6240. | Special Report: German Reunification: From Rejection to Inevitability: After the Berlin Wall fell, the prospect of reunifying Germany met with extensive rejection. But by late summer 1990, reunification was virtually a done deal. | 229 |
| 6241. | Army Chief of Staff Concerned for Muslim Troops: General George Casey Jr. said he worried speculation about the beliefs of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan could "cause a backlash against some of our Muslim soldiers." | 207 |
| 6242. | Special Report: Barriers May Crumble, but Psychological Borders Remain: National memories reveal a yawning gap in experience between the two parts of Europe. | 157 |
| 6243. | Special Report: A Fateful Day, and the East Tasted Freedom: The fall of the Berlin Wall was so fine a moment, it takes effort today to recall how spontaneous the breach really was. | 180 |
| 6244. | Anti-Taliban Mayor Is Killed in Pakistan: A mayor who publicly opposed the Taliban was killed in a suicide bombing in a cattle market near the northern city of Peshawar. | 169 |
| 6245. | Iraqi Lawmakers Pass Election Law: Iraq's parliament passed a long-delayed election law paving the way for a national vote in January after overcoming a fight over the disputed city of Kirkuk, lawmakers said. | 208 |
| 6246. | Obama Calls Bill's Passage 'Courageous': President Obama thanked House members for their "courageous vote" in approving the sweeping revision of the nation's health care system. | 177 |
| 6247. | China Pledges $10 Billion to African Nations: China offered African governments a multibillion-dollar package of financial and technical assistance, stepping up a courtship that has gained Beijing access to oil and minerals. | 224 |
| 6248. | Marooned on Sea of Iraqi Oil, but Unable to Tap Its Wealth: Despite the riches trapped below the oil fields of Basra, the city of three million is plagued by poverty, unemployment and poor sanitation. | 200 |
| 6249. | Labels and Gay Benefits in Health Bill: As a high-priority bill for Congressional leaders and President Obama, the legislation has become a vehicle for many other initiatives large and small. | 191 |
| 6250. | Blast Rocks Crowded Market in Northwest Pakistan: A suicide bomber apparently targeting an anti-Taliban mayor struck the town of Adazai Sunday, killing the mayor and at least eight others, police said. | 201 |
| 6251. | Health Bill Earns One Republican Vote: Perhaps no development tickled Democrats more than winning the vote of Representative Ahn Cao of Louisiana. | 147 |
| 6252. | Abortion Was at Heart of Wrangling: The results of that fight were evident as one liberal Democrat after another denounced the health care plan because of abortion restrictions, even though most held their noses in the end and voted for the bill itself. | 253 |
| 6253. | Lawmakers Detail Obama's Pitch: The president, according to one Congressman, told Democrats that a failed health care bill would "encourage extremists." | 152 |
| 6254. | G.O.P. Try Tactic to Derail Bill: One more vote before the final vote. | 70 |
| 6255. | Inside the Global Gold Frenzy: Amid a global frenzy fed by hedge funds, speculators and governments all rushing to stock up, the price of gold briefly surpassed $1,100 an ounce on Friday, a record high. | 202 |
| 6256. | Preliminary Inquiry Finds No Link to Terror Plot: Investigators believe that Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the suspect in the mass shooting at Ford Hood, acted under a welter of emotional, ideological and religious pressures. | 219 |
| 6257. | The Abortion Debate Flares Again: House Democrats -- including top female lawmakers -- denounced a restrictive amendment on abortion that had been brokered so that conservative Democrats might support the House health care bill. | 228 |
| 6258. | Pelosi Expresses Confidence Health Bill Will Pass: The House speaker seems confident that her leadership team has muscled the 218 votes required to pass the health care legislation. | 181 |
| 6259. | Rangel and Boehner Tangle Over Ethics, Abortion: The Democratic chairman of a powerful committee and the Republican minority leader argue over the abortion amendment. | 166 |
| 6260. | Zenyatta Wins Breeders' Cup Classic: Zenyatta ran her record to 14-0 and put an exclamation point on a great year for fillies by coming from way back to win the Breeders' Cup Classic. | 183 |
| 6261. | Hoisting Babies in Health Debate: In one of the stranger moments of the health care debate, Rep. John Shadegg channels a toddler's health care musings on the floor of the House. | 177 |
| 6262. | Painful Stories Take a Toll on Military Therapists: Those who treat soldiers' psychological wounds say this week's rampage highlights the strains of their profession. | 166 |
| 6263. | Ecosystem in Peru Is Losing a Key Ally: Peruvians pose what might be a final challenge to the ecosystem supported by the giant huarango tree, which is coveted as a source of charcoal and firewood. | 196 |
| 6264. | Lawmakers Join Protest Over Bill: Outside the House, a different type of debate raged about the health care legislation, with protesters waving signs and shouting, "Kill the bill." | 180 |
| 6265. | New York's Cabbies Like Credit Cards? Go Figure: Unlike in most other cities, riders in New York swipe the cards themselves, and the Taxi and Limousine Commission says revenue and tips have increased. | 200 |
| 6266. | 3 Are Killed in House Fire in Queens: According to Fire Department officials, the blaze started in the basement of an illegally subdivided home, and neighbors said the dead men were all from Bangladesh. | 202 |
| 6267. | When Soldiers' Minds Snap: War and mental trauma have a tortured history. Even Homer depicted it. Handling the emotional shards is still a mystery. | 147 |
| 6268. | Overweight Americans Push Back on Health Debate: Heavier Americans are lobbying legislators and trying to move public opinion to recognize their point of view: that thin does not necessarily equal fit, and that people can be healthy at any size. | 245 |
| 6269. | NATO Airstrike Reported to Kill 7 Afghan Soldiers: The Afghan Defense Ministry and local officials in Badghis Province said that seven members of the Afghan security forces had been killed in a NATO airstrike the day before. | 224 |
| 6270. | Windfall Is Seen as Bank Bonuses Are Paid in Stock: Bankers are likely to make unusually large gains on the stock grants and options they received after shares in their companies fell sharply during the financial meltdown. | 222 |
| 6271. | House Debate: Objections: Republicans spent the first moments of the floor debate protesting the use of time by Democratic female lawmakers. | 140 |
| 6272. | House Jumps One Hurdle: Lawmakers clear a procedural hurdle. | 60 |
| 6273. | Obama Weighs in as House Debates Health Overhaul: President Obama's rare appearance on Capitol Hill was part of an all-out bid to rally Democrats to support a sweeping health care overhaul. | 189 |
| 6274. | Justices Weigh Life in Prison for Youths Who Never Killed: There are just over 100 people in the world serving sentences of life without the possibility of parole for crimes they committed as juveniles in which no one was killed. Seventy-seven are in Florida. | 259 |
| 6275. | Chasing the Story on a Night That Changed All: Recalling the joy of unexpected liberation at the Berlin Wall, let loose on a city that knew how to party, makes an editor tremble with emotion even now. | 200 |
| 6276. | With the Berlin Wall Just a Memory, German Divisions Fade: Germany is peaceful, more united and less turbulent than few here or abroad expected or, given its troubled 20th century, many thought it deserved. | 206 |
| 6277. | Abortion Fight Erupts in Health Care Debate: Stay with us throughout the day as we file updates to the floor debate in the House of Representatives. | 148 |
| 6278. | On the Hill: In a Solidly Republican District, Disaster for the National Party: It was a convoluted contest in New York that turned into an Election Day disaster for the National Republican Congressional Committee. | 214 |
| 6279. | Obama Reminds Nation of Military's Diversity: President Obama, extending condolences to Fort Hood, Texas, reminded Americans that people of "every race, faith and station" serve in the military 0 an oblique attempt to prevent a backlash against Muslims. | 253 |
| 6280. | For Those Scoring at Home: Hideki Matsui won't be there, but the House vote on health care reform is a World Series of sorts for fans of big-time politics. | 155 |
| 6281. | Combat Stress and the Fort Hood Gunman: Is post-traumatic stress among caregivers a significant problem? | 104 |
| 6282. | Chinese Agencies Struggle Over Video Game: Two government agencies are facing off over the right to regulate the popular online game World of Warcraft. | 151 |
| 6283. | Complaint Box | Public Grooming: Attention, fellow commuters: Keeping personal hygiene personal could make those subway rides so much more bearable. | 148 |
| 6284. | Reporter's Notebook: In a Child's Company, Champions Become Gods: In the Canyon of Heroes, teenage revelers stomped and hollered, horns blared and paper fluttered everywhere in the wind. | 186 |
| 6285. | Bonuses Uncertain for Bloomberg Election Aides: The mayor's unexpectedly close re-election could jeopardize the quadrennial payouts 0 some as high as $400,000 0 that he has routinely showered on his campaign workers. | 216 |
| 6286. | Pelosi Faces Competing Pressures on Health Care: Speaker Nancy Pelosi raises funds in part to help re-elect her most vulnerable members, many from Republican-leaning districts leery of liberal health care proposals. | 215 |
| 6287. | Muslims at Fort Voice Outrage and Ask Questions: Members of the local mosque in Killeen, Tex., say they hope good relations will prevail in the wake of the Fort Hood shootings. | 176 |
| 6288. | To Retain Its Bankers, Citi Offers Option Plan: As an extra incentive to keep its bankers, Citigroup said it would grant one stock option at just above the current price for each share employees had accumulated. | 211 |
| 6289. | Virtual Goods Start Bringing Real Paydays: Consumers are spending to send computer images on social networks and to get an edge in online worlds. | 145 |
| 6290. | Broader Measure of Unemployment Stands at 17.5%: The official jobless rate excludes millions of people who have given up looking for work and part-time workers who want to be working full time. | 193 |
| 6291. | From Humdrum Day to a Scene of Chaos: Survivors of the Fort Hood shooting say that in a few seconds, everything changed. | 120 |
| 6292. | Prospect of More U.S. Troops Worries Afghan Public: Eight years of war have left people exhausted, impatient and increasingly unsure that the Taliban can be defeated. | 166 |
| 6293. | Officer Who Shot Suspect Is Firearms Expert: Kimberly Munley, the police officer who brought down a gunman, was on her way to have her car repaired when she responded to a report she heard over a police radio. | 209 |
| 6294. | U.N. Says U.S. Delays Led to Aid Cuts in Somalia: The American government has delayed food contributions out of fears they would be diverted to terrorists. | 155 |
| 6295. | Victims Remembered for Their Dedication: The United States Army has not released the names of the victims, but families have confirmed some of the deaths. | 154 |
| 6296. | Gunman Shoots at Least 8 in Orlando: Police are searching for a gunman who shot at least eight people at a high-rise office building in Orlando, Fla., Friday morning. | 166 |
| 6297. | Schedule for Health Vote in House Could Slip: The House majority leader, Steny H. Hoyer, said on Friday that the vote might be pushed into next week. | 149 |
| 6298. | Suspect Objected to Deployment, Cousin Says: Having counseled scores of returning soldiers over combat stress, Major Hasan knew war's realities, a cousin said. | 159 |
| 6299. | Yankee Fans Celebrate Their Newest Champions: Thousands of people streamed into Lower Manhattan on Friday to help the Yankees celebrate their 27th World Series championship with a ticker-tape parade. | 199 |
| 6300. | Live Updates: Crowds Gather for Yankees' Parade: The Yankees parade through New York's Canyon of Heroes to celebrate their 27th World Series title. | 147 |
| 6301. | Suspect Was to Be Sent to Afghanistan: Investigators on Friday began piecing together how and why Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 people in a mass shooting at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas. | 193 |
| 6302. | Latest Updates on Shootings at Fort Hood: Updates on the shooting rampage on Thursday by an Army psychiatrist facing deployment to one of America's war zones, who killed 13 people and wounded 30 others at Fort Hood, the huge Army base in central Texas. | 252 |
| 6303. | Jobless Rate Hits 10.2% in October, a 26-Year High: The United States economy shed 190,000 jobs in October, the government reported, and economists do not foresee relief until well into next year. | 196 |
| 6304. | Pirates Threaten Spanish Captives: Pirates on Friday threatened to kill three Spanish crew members of a ship seized a month ago, a day after the crew pleaded with their relatives to press the Spanish government for their release. | 229 |
| 6305. | Deal to End Standoff in Honduras Appears to Fail: Manuel Zelaya, deposed in a June coup, said through a spokesman that a power-sharing pact was dead and blamed the de facto government. | 184 |
| 6306. | Brown Says Britain Will Not Quit Afghanistan: Despite recent killings, Britain cannot afford to "walk away" from its role in the conflict, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said. | 172 |
| 6307. | Music Review: City Opera Returns, With Improved Acoustics: The company opened its 2009-10 season with a program celebrating renovations to its long-imperfect home. | 163 |
| 6308. | A Mix of Flash and Idealism at the Latin Grammys: Glitz and heart-on-sleeve emotionality mingled, every so often, with political and social messages at the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards. | 188 |
| 6309. | Shooting Victims Flood Local Hospitals: While most of the victims were believed to have been military personnel, one of the dead was a civilian police officer. | 159 |
| 6310. | Kerik Confesses to Cheating I.R.S. And Telling Lies: For Bernard B. Kerik, his morning in court marked the low point in a career filled with operatic twists that wound through the Bronx, the rubble of ground zero, and the White House. | 234 |
| 6311. | After Gruesome Find, Anger at Cleveland Police: Residents near where 11 bodies were found in a house wonder why it took the police so long to investigate. | 154 |
| 6312. | After Setbacks, Small Successes for Gene Therapy: Three recent successes, though small, prompted hopes among scientists that a still-experimental idea for correcting genetic disorders might be back. | 198 |
| 6313. | Marriage for Gays on Agenda in New York: Gov. David A. Paterson said he would include gay marriage on the agenda of a special session of the State Senate he is calling next week, but it faces an uphill battle there. | 215 |
| 6314. | After the Championship Comes the Challenge: The Yankees' first test comes immediately, a clash of sentiment and practicality involving two of their best players in the World Series. | 181 |
| 6315. | Gunman 'Mortified' About Deployment to War: Having counseled scores of returning soldiers over combat stress, Major Hasan knew war's realities, a cousin said. | 158 |
| 6316. | Reviews Raise Doubt on Training of Afghan Forces: Evaluations of the American training program describe an overstretched enterprise struggling to help the poorly led, largely illiterate and often corrupt Afghan forces. | 218 |
| 6317. | Mass Shooting at Fort Hood: As many as nine people have been killed and twenty wounded in a mass shooting at the Army base at Fort Hood, Texas, on Thursday, according to Lt. Col. Nathan Banks, an Army spokesman. | 211 |
| 6318. | Obama Announces Endorsements for Health Plan: President Obama pointed to backing from the A.M.A. and the AARP as evidence that those most familiar with the nation's health care system support the Democratic plan. | 212 |
| 6319. | Labor Report Helps Send Wall Street Higher: A report showing a bigger-than-expected decline in workers seeking unemployment benefits buoyed investor hopes ahead of the monthly unemployment report due Friday. | 207 |
| 6320. | Shootings at Texas Base Kill at Least 12; Dozens Hurt: A military spokesman said that the alleged shooters were Army soldiers who opened fire in a "readiness facility." One shooter was killed, while two others are in custody. | 225 |
| 6321. | Palestinian President Says He Won't Seek Re-election: Mahmoud Abbas, who is considered a moderate, pro-Western leader, has threatened in the past to resign. But he insisted his decision was final. | 196 |
| 6322. | Seven Dead and 20 Injured in Shootings at Texas Base: An Army spokesman at the Pentagon says the shootings began about 1:30 p.m. Thursday at a personnel and medical processing center at Fort Hood. | 196 |
| 6323. | Where Do These Yankee Champions Rank?: Ranking the 27 Yankee championship teams | 79 |
| 6324. | House Extends Jobless Benefits and Home Credits: The White House said that President Obama would sign the measure, which passed after weeks of delay the day before a monthly labor report comes out. | 197 |
| 6325. | Safety Agency Rebukes Toyota Over Floor-Mat Issue: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publicly rebuked Toyota, accusing it of putting out "inaccurate and misleading" information about the unintended acceleration problem that could affect 3.8 million vehicles. | 275 |
| 6326. | Retailers Report Healthy Sales Increases: The nation's stores posted a second consecutive month of sales increases, marking the retailing industry's best performance in over a year. | 181 |
| 6327. | Kerik Pleads Guilty in Corruption Case: The former New York police commissioner, who will be sentenced in February, faces 27 to 33 months in prison. | 148 |
| 6328. | Magazine Preview: Making Health Care Better: The evidence-based medicine practiced at Intermountain hospital could be the cure for American health care. | 152 |
| 6329. | A Rebel Stronghold in Myanmar on Alert: The region held by the Wa ethnic group is a piece of unfinished business for Myanmar's military government. | 147 |
| 6330. | On the Hill, Protesters Chant 'Kill the Bill': Thousands of demonstrators surfaced on Capitol Hill in opposition to the Democrats' health care legislation. | 155 |
| 6331. | 14 Charged With Insider Trading as Galleon Case Grows: Federal prosecutors charged 14 hedge fund employees, lawyers and other investors in criminal complaints that seem to be connected to the Raj Rajaratnam case. | 212 |
| 6332. | Palestinian Leader Say He Will Retire: Aides say Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian President, is so frustrated by the lack of progress in peace negotiations with both the Israeli government and the leadership of Hamas that he has decided not to seek another term in elections scheduled for January. | 295 |
| 6333. | Sports of The Times: Perceptions Changed, but Rodriguez Hasn't: A season that began on a note of embarrassment ended Wednesday in exhilaration for Alex Rodriguez. | 162 |
| 6334. | Matsui Goes Wild and So Do His Fans in Japan: Reaction in Japan to Hideki Matsui's World Series M.V.P. performance. | 115 |
| 6335. | Toyota Reports Quarterly Profit: Toyota reported a profit and halved its annual loss forecast as sales and cost cutting exceeded expectations. | 142 |
| 6336. | U.N. to Move Staff From Afghanistan: About 600 of its foreign staff members would temporarily move from the country following an attack last week. | 146 |
| 6337. | Sports of The Times: An Old Pro Delivers at the New Stadium: Hideki Matsui, the Yankees' latest Old Reliable, took over the decisive game. | 138 |
| 6338. | For Thrillers, Glenn Beck Is Becoming New Oprah: The outspoken media darling of populist conservatism uses the plots of the novels he features as a springboard for issues. | 171 |
| 6339. | Advertising: Using Marijuana Stores to Market Food: With more than 60 marijuana shops in Denver and Boulder, the munchies will be calling, so satisfy them with us, the restaurant chain's owner says. | 198 |
| 6340. | Yankees 7, Phillies 3: Back on Top, Yankees Add a 27th Title: The Yankees captured their first title since 2000, humbling the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night in Game 6 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. | 234 |
| 6341. | Nation Is Facing Vaccine Shortage for Seasonal Flu: Experts said the situation was unavoidable, given that the global swine flu pandemic had raised demand for all flu shots far beyond what manufacturers can produce. | 215 |
| 6342. | Skin Deep: Surgery at a Spa? Buyer Beware.: Medical spas are rapidly growing, and coming under increased scrutiny. | 114 |
| 6343. | The Morning After, Democrats Regret Lost Chances to Win: New York's Democrats are pointing fingers at President Obama, who did not campaign for their mayoral candidate, and the City Council speaker, among others. | 212 |
| 6344. | Haggling Over Abortion Deal in Health Bill: The issue of federal money for abortion is a political land mine on the path to passing health care legislation, which is scheduled for a vote in the House on Saturday. | 212 |
| 6345. | Postseason Again Proves There Is Only One Rivera: At some point in the postseason, all of the closers for the playoff teams have faltered. All but one. | 151 |
| 6346. | U.S. Expected to Request More War Financing: Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said he anticipated the need for more money for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in the coming year. | 203 |
| 6347. | Energized G.O.P. Looking to Avoid Intraparty Feud: The day after Republican election victories, party leaders began maneuvering to avoid a prolonged battle with conservative activists over what the party stands for. | 215 |
| 6348. | California Water Overhaul Caps Use: Lawmakers passed bills to address a protracted drought in the biggest water overhaul since the 1960s. | 137 |
| 6349. | Senate Approves More Jobless Benefits: The Senate voted unanimously to offer up to 20 more weeks of unemployment benefits to those who have been out of work a long time. | 169 |
| 6350. | J.P. Morgan Forfeits Millions in Settling Alabama Bribery Case: J.P. Morgan Securities will forfeit fees on derivative contracts it sold to Jefferson County, Ala., to settle charges that it bribed officials to win business. | 223 |
| 6351. | Christie Pledges Fight on Taxes and Business Rules: Gov.-elect Christopher J. Christie of New Jersey focused on bread-and-butter issues while national Republicans praised him. | 175 |
| 6352. | Democrats to Use Election to Push Agenda in Congress: Democrats said voters remained uneasy about the economy and did not see the party producing on promised changes. | 166 |
| 6353. | Live Analysis, World Series Game 6: Phillies at Yankees, Second Inning: Times reporters David Waldstein, Tyler Kepner, Ben Shpigel, Jack Curry, George Vecsey, William C. Rhoden and Richard Sandomir are providing updates and analysis during Game 6 of the Yankees-Phillies World Series in the Bronx. | 297 |
| 6354. | Senate Acts to Expand Housing Credit: The Senate has voted to extend unemployment benefits and expand a tax credit aimed at getting buyers back into the housing market. | 168 |
| 6355. | U.S. Diplomat Meets Myanmar's Top Dissident: A U.S. diplomat said Washington would improve ties with Myanmar if the country's military government embraced reconciliation with its democratic opposition. | 201 |
| 6356. | Disney Will Make Over Mickey. Why? To Make Us Like Him.: For years, the Disney character was squeaky clean. His makeover will start with the release of a video game in which he can be cantankerous and cunning. | 209 |
| 6357. | Fox News Takes Tuesday Night: On an off-year election night, the Fox News Channel saw large gains in viewership, Nielsen ratings showed. | 136 |
| 6358. | Staten Island Elects Its First Black Council Member: Deborah L. Rose, who had made two previous runs for the City Council, will represent the increasingly diverse North Shore. | 175 |
| 6359. | Barred for Drugs, Trainers Find Easy Return to Track: The Breeders' Cup will feature the world's top horses 0 and more than a few trainers with multiple and serious drug violations in their past. | 195 |
| 6360. | BlogTalk: And Now, a Word From the North Country: Bloggers writing off the 23rd District of New York -- from within its boundaries -- offer a few lessons about their views on the race -- and opinions at large. | 209 |
| 6361. | Major Water Deal in California: SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California lawmakers on Wednesday passed an $11 billion overhaul of the state's antiquated water system in a bid to supply a soaring population while preserving a fragile environment. | 242 |
| 6362. | Martinez Has Proved Tough in Elimination Games: Entering Wednesday, Pedro Martinez, the Phillies' starter in Game 6, had pitched in five games in which a loss would end the season. His team survived four of them. | 212 |
| 6363. | Alabama Case Costs JPMorgan Over $700 Million: The Securities and Exchange Commission said that JPMorgan Chase had agreed to pay $75 million and forfeit $647 million in termination fees to settle civil charges that its securities firm had engaged in an "unlawful payment scheme" in Jefferson County. | 299 |
| 6364. | G.O.P. Leader Relishes Victories: The chairman of the Republican National Committee credits grassroots efforts as helping lead to the party's successes on Tuesday night. | 169 |
| 6365. | Bernard Kerik May Accept Plea Deal: Former Police Commissioner Bernard B. Kerik would resolve three criminal trials by pleading guilty to a single conspiracy charge. | 165 |
| 6366. | What Did the Election Mean?: Lessons learned for Democrats and Republicans. | 75 |
| 6367. | Fed Sees No Need to Raise Rates Soon: The Federal Reserve signaled that it wasn't close to raising interest rates, saying the economy remained weak. | 148 |
| 6368. | Sports of The Times: The Daddy of All Rivals: Martinez Is Back: Two old warriors 0 the Phillies' Pedro Martinez, 38, and the Yanks' Andy Pettitte, 37 0 will start in Game 6. | 173 |
| 6369. | NYT: Tech Talk for 11/05/2009: Brian Livingston, editorial director of Windows Secrets, talks to Bettina Edelstein about Windows 7. Times telecommunications reporter Saul Hansell stops by for a chat with J.D. Biersdorfer and Bettina about Verizon's new Motorola Droid smartphone and Android's latest mobile OS. Pedro Rafael Rosado mulls the tech term "multitouch," and J.D. rounds up tech news of the week -- including a possible iTunes TV subscription service. | 461 |
| 6370. | Magazine Preview: Dick Armey is Back on the Attack: The former House majority leader Dick Armey has taken his politics and ideas to the right-wing protest movement. | 164 |
| 6371. | Fiorina Will Challenge Boxer in Senate Race: Carly Fiorina, former adviser to Senator John McCain's presidential campaign and former C.E.O. of Hewlett-Packard, is announcing she'll seek the Republican nomination to oppose Senator Barbara Boxer. | 244 |
| 6372. | News Analysis: Mayor No Longer Seems Invincible: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's strikingly thin margin of victory in Tuesday's election could affect his influence. | 161 |
| 6373. | In New York Suburbs, Republicans Bounce Back: Voters across the New York suburbs, where Democrats had been making steady inroads in recent elections, surprised the party by repudiating incumbents. | 196 |
| 6374. | News Analysis: Loss in Maine Sets Back Gay-Marriage Drive: The crushing loss in a public referendum may cause supporters to rethink their national strategy. | 156 |
| 6375. | Cuomo Files Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Intel: Following the lead of foreign regulators, New York's attorney general charged the company with abusing its dominant position in the computer chip market. | 206 |
| 6376. | G.O.P. Wins Two Key Governors' Races; Bloomberg Prevails in a Close Contest: Republicans began trying on Wednesday to use their wins in two gubernatorial contests to begin building momentum for next year's midterm elections. | 224 |
| 6377. | Maine Voters Repeal Law Allowing Gay Marriage: In a stinging setback for the national gay-rights movement, Maine voters narrowly decided to repeal the state's new law allowing same-sex marriage. | 194 |
| 6378. | Israeli Navy Captures Arms Shipment: Officials say a cargo ship captured off Cyprus was carrying weapons for Hezbollah but offered no proof. | 140 |
| 6379. | Israel Navy Captures Arms Ship: Israel said the weapons found on the ship near Cyprus were sent from Iran to Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon, but did not say how the connection had been established. | 198 |
| 6380. | Degas Pastel Is Highlight of a Tepid Christie's Sale: While some works fetched strong prices at a sale of Impressionist and modern art, there were also expensive failures. One Degas pastel brought $9.5 million. | 210 |
| 6381. | 26 Americans Face Verdict in Italy in C.I.A. Rendition Trial: A verdict is expected as soon as Wednesday in a landmark case in which American officials are charged with kidnapping a Muslim cleric from the streets of Milan | 221 |
| 6382. | Iran Clashes on Anniversary of Embassy Takeover: Demonstrators in Tehran sought to turn the 30th anniversary of the takeover of the U.S. Embassy into a renewed protest against the June election, reports said. | 208 |
| 6383. | Afghan Policeman Kills 5 British Soldiers: The attack in Afghanistan's Helmand province was by what a British officer called a "rogue" police officer. | 150 |
| 6384. | News Analysis: A Year After Dousing, Republicans' Hope Rekindled: Republican victories in two races for governor put the party in a stronger position to turn back the political wave President Obama unleashed last year. | 218 |
| 6385. | Conservative Loses Upstate Race in Blow to Right: Democrats won a special election in New York State's northernmost congressional district, in a setback for national conservatives. | 180 |
| 6386. | In October, Signs of Life at Retailers: Some analysts are now predicting higher levels of holiday spending than in the year before. | 131 |
| 6387. | Picked From a Lineup, on a Whiff of Evidence: Procedures in which dogs choose a suspect's smell out of a group have come under fire as cases of false imprisonment emerge. | 170 |
| 6388. | Record Seasonal Flu Shots Expected: As companies concentrate on swine flu vaccine, demand for the seasonal vaccine could result in shortages. | 141 |
| 6389. | Christie Unseats Corzine in New Jersey; Bloomberg Wins a Third Term as Mayor: Christopher J. Christie, a Republican former U.S. attorney who said he would vanquish corruption from New Jersey government, won out over Gov. Jon S. Corzine. | 236 |
| 6390. | Mormon Sect Leader Goes on Trial: The first of six leaders of the Yearning for Zion ranch has gone on trial on charges that he had sex with a juvenile who officials claim was one of several wives assigned to him by church elders. | 229 |
| 6391. | Martin and Baldwin to Host Oscars: Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin were named next year's Academy Awards hosts days after the Golden Globes landed the comedian Ricky Gervais as its host. | 184 |
| 6392. | The Ultimate Consolation Prize: Chase Utley tied Reggie Jackson's record of five home runs in the World Series, making him a candidate to be M.V.P. even if the Phillies lose. | 174 |
| 6393. | Congress Agrees to Keep Homebuyers' Tax Credit: The Senate and House are poised to agree on a compromise measure to extend unemployment benefits that also would expand a popular $8,000 tax credit for homebuyers. | 211 |
| 6394. | Chinese Trial Reveals Vast Web of Corruption: A mass public trial has exposed the unseemly relationships between gangsters, police officers and sticky-fingered bureaucrats. | 172 |
| 6395. | More Bodies Found at Cleveland Home: Four more bodies and a skull were discovered at the home of a convicted rapist, raising to 10 the number of bodies found there, the authorities said. | 186 |
| 6396. | Buffett Bets Big That Railroads Have a Future: In buying Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Warren E. Buffett is hoping that the demand for shipping by train will remain strong or even grow. | 185 |
| 6397. | Iraq Swears by Bomb Detector U.S. Sees as Useless: Iraqi security at hundreds of checkpoints have been relying on a small hand-held wand. | 137 |
| 6398. | Pakistanis Seek Places to Put Blame for Bombing: People in Peshawar are reluctant to believe their own countrymen were involved, a week after the blast that killed at least 114. | 177 |
| 6399. | China Approves Disney Theme Park in Shanghai: The initial resort would cover about 1,000 acres and cost $3.5 billion, making it one of the largest-ever foreign investments in China. | 181 |
| 6400. | Chief Factor in Mayor's Race: Bloomberg Influence: Using money and influence, whether in New York or Washington, the mayor's team tried to make sure that no serious obstacles stood in his way to a third term. | 208 |
| 6401. | For Judges Standing By, a Quiet Election Day: At the Manhattan training office of the Board of Elections, judges on Tuesday heard very few cases by voters unable to vote at their polling place. | 195 |
| 6402. | Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to Host the Oscars: Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to host the upcoming Academy Awards. | 116 |
| 6403. | Live Blogging the 2009 Elections: Stay with us throughout the night for updates on races around the country. | 108 |
| 6404. | Johnson & Johnson Plans Cuts: The company said that it would trim layers of management, cut jobs, and make other restructuring moves in order to save up to $900 million next year. | 179 |
| 6405. | Justice Who Refused Marriage Quits: A Louisiana justice of the peace who refused to marry a couple because the bride was white and groom was black has resigned. | 160 |
| 6406. | G.M. Decides to Keep Opel, Its European Unit: The automaker reversed course on the anticipated sale of its European unit Opel and decided that G.M. will keep it and restructure the business itself. | 197 |
| 6407. | Voters Choose Governors in New Jersey and Virginia: Voters went to the polls to decide three closely watched contests 0 for governorships in New Jersey and Virginia and a vacant Congressional seat in upstate New York. | 217 |
| 6408. | Iran's 1979 Hostage Takers Now Threaten Regime: Many who first organized the siege of the American embassy in 1979 now find themselves under increasing suspicion by the authorities for their connections to the political opposition. | 231 |
| 6409. | In U.S., Merkel Marks Anniversary of Wall's Fall: Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany addressed Congress to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and offered the U.S. some support in the effort to deny Iran a nuclear bomb. | 241 |
| 6410. | White House Seeks Short-Term Fixes in Mideast: With the peace push stalled, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is sketching out a more modest effort. | 156 |
| 6411. | Insider to Lead Los Angeles Police: Charlie Beck, a 32-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, will replace William Bratton as the next police chief. | 160 |
| 6412. | Mayoral Candidates Cast Their Ballots: Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr. entered election day vastly outspent by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and trailing in the polls. | 168 |
| 6413. | End to Fight Over Skype May Be Near: A resolution of the litigation surrounding the service, currently owned by eBay, could be announced as soon as this week. | 158 |
| 6414. | Deputy Is Named L.A. Police Chief: Charlie Beck, a 33-year veteran, has been appointed chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, The Associated Press learned Tuesday. | 168 |
| 6415. | Claude L0vi-Strauss, Anthropologist, Dies at 100: A towering figure on the French intellectual scene, Mr. L0vi-Strauss transformed Western understanding of what was once called "primitive man." | 193 |
| 6416. | Suburbs Are Seen as Key in New Jersey Race: A surprising number of suburban voters said they still had not made up their minds about the state's gubernatorial race. | 164 |
| 6417. | Analysis: Short Rotation Puts Pettitte on the Spot: Andy Pettitte is 17-9 in the postseason, but has not pitched on short rest since 2006. | 138 |
| 6418. | Philadelphia Transit Workers Strike: The strike by Local 234 of the Transport Workers Union left commuters walking, hitching rides, catching cabs or biking to work. | 164 |
| 6419. | Madoff's Accountant Pleads Guilty in Scheme: David G. Friehling pleaded guilty to seven criminal charges carrying a potential prison term of 108 years. | 151 |
| 6420. | Races to Watch Across the Nation: Outside of the obvious high-profile races, there are other elections occurring across the country for mayors and on issues like same-sex partnerships and casino gambling. Come back to us later on Tuesday to watch the results pour in. | 267 |
| 6421. | Karadzic Makes Appearance in Court: The former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic temporarily gave up his boycott of his own war crimes trial to attend an administrative hearing. | 180 |
| 6422. | Karadzic Makes Appearance in Court: The former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic temporarily gave up his boycott of his own trial to attend an administrative hearing in his war crimes trial. | 193 |
| 6423. | Berkshire to Buy Rest of Burlington Northern for $34 Billion: Berkshire Hathaway, the investment vehicle of Warren E. Buffett, said on Tuesday that it plans to buy the 77.4 percent of Burlington Northern it doesn't already own for $44 billion in cash and stock, representing a big bet on the railroad industry. | 310 |
| 6424. | 3 Contests on Election Day Could Signal Political Winds: In this supposedly quiet off-year election, what to look for Tuesday as results come in from New Jersey, New York and Virginia. | 184 |
| 6425. | Czech Court Backs New E.U. Treaty: The Czech Constitutional Court threw out a complaint against the EU's Lisbon Treaty on Tuesday, removing the last obstacle to its ratification. | 178 |
| 6426. | Books of The Times: The Obama the Campaign Knew: Two new books look back at the Obama campaign. | 95 |
| 6427. | Many, Lacking Paid Sick Days, Aid a Pandemic: According to a federal agency, 39 percent of private-sector workers do not receive paid sick leave, which many fear may be encouraging the spread of swine flu. | 205 |
| 6428. | UBS Claims Improvement Despite Loss: Switzerland's biggest bank, reported a fourth consecutive loss for the quarter Tuesday because of a charge for its own debt but said business was improving. | 193 |
| 6429. | Czech Court Lifts Barrier to E.U. Treaty: The Czech Constitutional Court threw out a complaint against the EU's Lisbon Treaty on Tuesday, removing the last obstacle to its ratification. | 185 |
| 6430. | Karzai Is Vague on Confronting Corruption in Afghanistan: President Hamid Karzai, in his first speech since he was declared the winner of a much-disputed election, pledged to address corruption but made no specific commitments. | 227 |
| 6431. | To Some, Marathon Winner Is Not American Enough: As soon as Meb Keflezighi became the first American to win the New York City Marathon in 27 years, an online dispute erupted over his heritage. | 192 |
| 6432. | Timeless Sport's Final Moments: Even for the losing side, making the final out in the World Series can become an indelible moment. | 130 |
| 6433. | New Advice on Swine Flu for Pregnant Women: Pregnant women need only one does, but children under 10 still need two doses, federal officials said. | 146 |
| 6434. | Phillies 8, Yankees 6: Phillies Send Series Back to the Bronx: Chase Utley turned in an electric performance in Game 5, homering twice to drive in four runs. The Yankees lead the series, 3-2. | 191 |
| 6435. | A Free Credit Score Followed by a Monthly Bill: The government is trying to counter what it says are ads that trick consumers into paying for credit monitoring services. | 169 |
| 6436. | Well: A Marathon Run in the Slow Lane: Marathons around the country are getting slower as more charity runners and run-walkers take part. | 137 |
| 6437. | New York Mayoral Race Focuses on Economy at End: On the eve of Tuesday's election, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and William C. Thompson Jr. offered sharply different messages on the city's economy. | 195 |
| 6438. | Gore's Dual Role in Spotlight: Goad for Cause and Investor: Al Gore says he is putting his money where his mouth is, but policies that would direct federal money to his investments in green technology have drawn accusations of profiteering. | 240 |
| 6439. | E. Coli Kills 2; Focus Is on Beef: Two people, one from New Hampshire and another from upstate New York, have died after eating ground beef that may be responsible for an E. coli outbreak. | 188 |
| 6440. | With Series Fever, Steroids Issue Fades to the Past: Aided by his bat and an apology, Alex Rodriguez is ending the season not as a former steroids user but as a hero. | 166 |
| 6441. | Live Analysis World Series Game 5: Yankees 1, Phillies 0, First Inning: Live analysis of Game 5 of the World Series between the Yankees and the Phillies. | 153 |
| 6442. | Mt. Kilimanjaro Ice Cap Continues Rapid Retreat: Researchers cannot agree whether the melting is attributable mainly to humanity's role in global warming. | 154 |
| 6443. | Kerik Moved Out of Jail's Mental Health Unit: Bernard B. Kerik, the former police commissioner of New York now awaiting trial on corruption charges, was determined to be psychologically stable. | 193 |
| 6444. | Stanley Works to Buy Black & Decker for $4.5 Billion: Stanley Works and Black & Decker, a rival tool and equipment maker, said Monday afternoon that they had agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction that they valued at about $4.5 billion. | 241 |
| 6445. | Study Ties Some Antibiotics to Birth Defects: Researchers studying antibiotics in pregnancy have found a surprising link between common drugs used to treat urinary infections and birth defects. | 193 |
| 6446. | Court Declines Case of Klansmen in '64 Slayings: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would not review a case arising from the 1964 kidnapping and slaying of two black teenagers along the Mississippi-Louisiana border. | 216 |
| 6447. | Neighbor Says Police Knew About Rapist's House: Records show officers had responded to incidents at the Cleveland home where six bodies were found Saturday. | 156 |
| 6448. | In Iowa, Euphoria Gives Way to Second Thoughts on Obama: The president's standing has fallen in the state that jump-started his campaign, especially among independents and Republicans. | 184 |
| 6449. | The Puppy Diaries: Scout Takes a Splash: Some people swim with dolphins. I swim with dogs. | 90 |
| 6450. | Clinton Denies Easing Pressure on Israel: The secretary of state said the Obama administration still wants Israel to freeze construction of Jewish settlements. | 159 |
| 6451. | Urban Hospitals May Feel Squeeze in Health Overhaul: A House bill provision would order a study of regional variations in Medicare spending, pitting more rural hospitals against those in areas like New York City. | 212 |
| 6452. | $575 Million Fund for Venture Firm: Even amid the contraction of the venture capital industry, which fertilizes the seeds of new technology start-ups, some firms are expanding. | 176 |
| 6453. | South Koreans Struggle With Race: South Koreans were taught to take pride in their nation's "ethnic homogeneity," but in the past seven years the number of foreign residents has doubled. | 186 |
| 6454. | Iran Pressed on Nuclear Deal: World leaders pressed Iran on Monday to defuse an international standoff over its nuclear program by accepting a deal to ship its nuclear fuel abroad. | 180 |
| 6455. | Full Appeals Court Rejects Suit in Rendition Case: The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that Maher Arar, a Canadian man who claimed that American officials sent him to Syria in 2002 to be tortured, cannot sue for damages because Congress has not authorized such suits. | 295 |
| 6456. | Analysis: Shades of 2000 in Damon's Heads-Up Ninth: Johnny Damon's ninth inning 0 a single to cap off a nine-pitch at-bat and steals of second and third on one play 0 could have a lasting place in Yankees lore. | 210 |
| 6457. | Economic Gains Send Wall Street Up Sharply: Signs that manufacturing in the United States was on a path to recovery sent stocks upward on the first trading day after one of the steepest plunges in months. | 204 |
| 6458. | Pausing by Ground Zero, the New York Reaches Manhattan: The ship, with 7.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center as part of its bow,. | 137 |
| 6459. | Obama Strategy on Health Care Legislation Appears to Be Paying Off: After earlier fits and starts, legislation to insure nearly all Americans is approaching votes in the House and in the Senate. | 194 |
| 6460. | Ford Posts an Unexpected Profit of $997 Million: The automaker said it had its first profitable quarter in North America in more than four years. | 145 |
| 6461. | Karzai Gets New Term as Afghan Runoff Is Scrapped: President Hamid Karzai was declared the winner of the country's fraught elections, after officials canceled Saturday's run-off following the withdrawal from the race of the last challenger, Abdullah Abdullah. | 259 |
| 6462. | Philadelphians Reap Rewards from New York's Trash: About 2,500 tons of garbage from New York are dumped daily at a complex of landfills near Philadelphia, bringing with it host fees, donations and other perks. | 209 |
| 6463. | A Tweet Unleashes Vitriol on a User in Britain: Attacks and counterattacks after a criticism of Stephen Fry on Twitter were examples of how Twitter reinforces the tendency of adults to behave like high school students. | 218 |
| 6464. | Karadzic Set to Attend War Crimes Hearing Tuesday: Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, who has boycotted his trial on genocide charges since it started last week, will appear in court on Tuesday, two of his legal advisers said on Monday. | 246 |
| 6465. | On the Block: Traditional Offerings, Bargain Prices: In a chastened auction season, buyers will find traditional works intended to appeal to today's more conservative tastes, with prices topping out at $12 million. | 214 |
| 6466. | Blast in Pakistan Kills at Least 22: An explosion Monday morning in a busy commercial district in Rawalpindi apparently targeted military personnel, officials said. | 164 |
| 6467. | Lupus Drug Shows Promise in New Trial: Human Genome Sciences said early Monday that its experimental drug to treat lupus was effective in its second big clinical trial. | 168 |
| 6468. | Yankees 7, Phillies 4: Yankees Beat Phillies and Move One Victory Away From Winning World Series: A two-out, three-run, ninth-inning rally in Game 4 gave the Yankees a three-games-to-one lead in the World Series. | 212 |
| 6469. | 23 Private College Presidents Made More Than $1 Million: The median pay for presidents of the 419 private colleges and universities surveyed was $358,746, a 6.5 percent increase over the previous year. | 201 |
| 6470. | News Analysis: Off-Year Races May Provide Insight: The experts try to decipher the meaning of two governors elections and a Congressional contest. | 146 |
| 6471. | Neil Simon Flop May a Be Case of the Missing 'Wow': What went wrong with "Brighton Beach Memoirs" is a case study in success and failure on Broadway today. | 155 |
| 6472. | Driven to Distraction: Britain Sets Tough Laws for Texting While Driving: Britain has become one of the more aggressive countries in attacking the use of cellphones while driving. | 179 |
| 6473. | Analysis: Inspiration for a New Crop of U.S. Runners: Meb Keflezighi, the winner on Sunday, could lead a resurgence in United States distance running. | 150 |
| 6474. | News Analysis: With Karzai, U.S. Faces Weak Partner in Time of War: President Obama faces a new complication in Afghanistan: Enabling President Hamid Karzai to regain enough legitimacy to help the United States find a way out of the war. | 237 |
| 6475. | In Manhattan, Immigrant Jail Draws Scrutiny: To officials, the Varick facility is a model. To advocates, it is a case study in the barriers to legal representation. | 164 |
| 6476. | TV Finds That Mortal Foe, DVR, Is a Friend After All: Once feared as commercial killers, the recorders now add significantly to live program ratings and thus to ad revenue. | 172 |
| 6477. | Opposition in Iran Urges Continuing Challenge: A day commemorating the takeover of the United States Embassy in 1979 could turn into a showdown between protesters and the police. | 178 |
| 6478. | Creditors Back CIT's Bankruptcy: Under the plan, the government will lose the $2.3 billion it had paid to rescue CIT in an earlier bailout. | 139 |
| 6479. | Pittsburgh Mayor Faces Tough Tests Far Beyond Re-election: The 26-year-old mayor, Luke Ravenstahl, is favored to win, but will have a pension plan to repair, among other challenges. | 181 |
| 6480. | Live Analysis World Series Game 4: Yankees at Phillies: Times reporters David Waldstein, Tyler Kepner, Ben Shpigel, Jack Curry, William C. Rhoden and Richard Sandomir will provide updates and analysis during Game 4 of the Yankees-Phillies World Series in Philadelphia. | 268 |
| 6481. | Obama Spends Sunday in New Jersey for Corzine: President Obama urged thousands of adoring Democrats in New Jersey to work as tirelessly for their unloved governor as they did for his own election. | 196 |
| 6482. | Manuel Calls the Shots, Next Question: Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel, who decided to start Joe Blanton in Game 4 over Cliff Lee, is not one to second-guess himself. | 166 |
| 6483. | New York Republican Endorses Democrat: The surprising act of defiance by Dede Scozzafava added another twist to the closely watched Congressional race. | 151 |
| 6484. | Search Called Off for 9 Missing After Military Crash: Officials said they did not expect to find survivors among the seven Coast Guard members and two Marines missing since their aircraft collided off the coast of San Diego. | 224 |
| 6485. | Obama Spends Sunday in New Jersey for Corzine: President Obama blamed Republicans for the New Jersey's economic crisis and urged a crowd in Camden to convince their friends and relatives to vote on Tuesday. | 206 |
| 6486. | CIT to File for Bankruptcy Soon: CIT Group is expected to file for bankruptcy protection Sunday afternoon, a humbling event for the 101-year-old lender, but one expected to keep the company running. | 198 |
| 6487. | Nothing Fancy in Philadelphia, but Still Hallowed Sports Ground: You want picturesque? Then you don't want Philadelphia, whose Sports Complex is as hard core as its fans. | 170 |
| 6488. | Obama Says Corzine Is Key to His Own Agenda: On behalf of the only governor seeking re-election this fall, President Obama pitched Gov. Jon Corzine's bid as a key component for the White House to make good on its political promises. | 232 |
| 6489. | Scattering of Attacks in Iraq: A week after the deadliest day of violence in Baghdad in more than two years, smaller bomb attacks around the country killed at least 12 and wounded more than 50. | 193 |
| 6490. | Keflezighi's 'U.S.A.' Breaks the Tape First: Meb Keflezighi, who broke away from Robert Cheruiyot of Kenya in the final miles, became the first American man to win the New York City Marathon since 1982. | 202 |
| 6491. | At a Slow Pace, Radcliffe Among Lead Runners: Paula Radcliffe, the three-time champion of the New York City Marathon and the world record holder, led a pack of 10 women early. | 175 |
| 6492. | Radcliffe in the Lead From the First Step: Paula Radcliffe, the three-time champion of the New York City Marathon and the world record holder, led a pack of 10 women early. | 172 |
| 6493. | Comedy: It's Not a Bad Time to Be Funny in the City: For Kumail Nanjiani, breaks seem to be coming quickly. Next, his own show? | 127 |
| 6494. | Thirsty Plant Dries Out Yemen: Even as a water crisis threatens the very survival of Yemen, farmers are turning increasingly to growing a narcotic called qat because it is the only way to make a profit. | 202 |
| 6495. | Karzai Rival Says He Is Withdrawing From Runoff: Abdullah Abdullah announced on Sunday that he would not participate in the Nov. 7 Afghan runoff election, effectively handing a new term to President Hamid Karzai. | 212 |
| 6496. | New York City Marathon: In a 26-Mile Slog, a Shortcut Can Be Tempting: Each year about 400,000 runners finish marathons in the U.S., and hundreds are disqualified, many for looking for a shortcut to the finish. | 210 |
| 6497. | Yankees 8, Phillies 5: Pettitte's Pitching and Hitting Lift Yankees in Game 3: Until the fifth inning Game 3 stayed close, but the Yankees' bats rallied in the late innings, while the Phillies' hitters struggled to put runs on the board after their early surge. | 261 |
| 6498. | No. 10 Oregon 47, No. 4 Southern California 20: Oregon Runs Past Southern California: Jeremiah Masoli threw for 222 yards and a touchdown and ran for 164 more yards and another score as the Ducks dealt the Trojans their worst loss since 1997. | 242 |
| 6499. | Live Analysis, World Series Game 3: Phillies 3, Yankees 0, Third Inning: Times reporters David Waldstein, Tyler Kepner, Ben Shpigel, Jack Curry, William C. Rhoden and Richard Sandomir are providing updates and analysis during Game 3 of the Yankees-Phillies World Series in Philadelphia. | 286 |
| 6500. | Trick-or-Treating at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: The Obamas invited local schoolchildren to the White House for Halloween treats. | 127 |
| 6501. | Uighurs Leave Guant0namo for Palau: Six Chinese Muslims were flown from Guant0namo Bay, Cuba, to Palau, the island nation in the Pacific Ocean, as part of the Obama administration's effort to close the prison. | 209 |
| 6502. | In Mayoral Race, a Blitz of Truth-Stretching Ads: Michael R. Bloomberg and William C. Thompson Jr. have unleashed a flood of ads containing inaccuracies about the other. | 169 |
| 6503. | 6 Bodies Found at Ohio Home: A convicted rapist who fled before police arrived to arrest him on new rape charges was arrested in his inner-city neighborhood after police found six decomposing bodies at his home. | 211 |
| 6504. | Big City: Where 30 Is Ancient, Youthful at 80: In the East Village, the epicenter of Manhattan's young and hip, revelers at a senior center Halloween party had generous supplies of flash and vivacity. | 200 |
| 6505. | Clinton Asks Abbas to Return to Talks: The Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas rebuffed an Israeli proposal, relayed by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, to limit building to 3,000 additional housing units. | 212 |
| 6506. | Rock's Hall of Famers Mix It Up: There were hugs all around at the second Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert at Madison Square Garden 0 a night full of collaborations, some inevitable, some improbable, and most ending in hugs. | 226 |
| 6507. | Bronx Park South Journal: A Desolate Princess of the Bronx? Not Then, Not Now: A 1991 photo of a girl wearing her Halloween costume amid a grim Bronx landscape captured many hearts. The girl remains full of life today. | 218 |
| 6508. | Zuma Rallies S. Africa to Fight AIDS: President Jacob Zuma acknowledged the viral cause of AIDS and the role of antiretroviral drugs in treatment, saying knowledge would overcome "denialism." | 191 |
| 6509. | Privacy Looms Over Gay Rights Vote: A legal dispute in Washington State over whether petition signers' identities ought to be made public is raising new questions about privacy, free speech and elections in the Internet age. | 224 |
| 6510. | A Steady Presence in the Bronx May Leave: Hideki Matsui has been a valuable bat in the postseason, but at 35 and with bad knees, the Yankees could let him leave after this season. | 179 |
| 6511. | Top Democrats Push for Plans to Trim Deficit: The White House and Congressional leaders are weighing options for reducing the federal deficit, including a bipartisan commission that could force tax increases and spending cuts. | 226 |
| 6512. | Women at Arms: After Combat, Anguish: As women who suffer from post- traumatic stress disorder return to a society unfamiliar with their wartime roles, they often choose isolation over embarrassment. | 199 |
| 6513. | Corzine Courts Obama Backers in All-Out Push: In the final hours of an intense campaign, Gov. Jon S. Corzine of New Jersey is lashing himself to the president, hoping to sway the race. | 184 |
| 6514. | Cheering Section: In Philadelphia, Heroes Last a Lunchtime: The few true sports stars to have played in Philadelphia have a difficult time being all things to all the rabid fans. | 178 |
| 6515. | Rebels Widen Deadly Reach Across India: Indian Maoists, once dismissed as a ragtag band of outdated ideologues, are now present in 20 states and have evolved into a potent and lethal insurgency. | 194 |
| 6516. | Ford's Plan to Cut Costs Falls Short in Union Vote: Changes to the workers' contract that would have allowed cuts appeared headed for certain defeat. | 149 |
| 6517. | When Thompson Started Out, the Brooklyn Machine Offered a Way Up: The Democratic mayoral candidate was a prot0g0 of a powerful party leader and borough president. | 162 |
| 6518. | Republican in State House Race Suspends Campaign: Dierdre Scozzafava, a Republican, has suspended her campaign for the New York House, a move likely to embolden the conservative wing of the party. | 196 |
| 6519. | Abdullah Will Quit Afghan Election, Sources Say: President Hamid Karzai's rival Abdullah Abdullah will announce on Sunday whether he will take part in next week's disputed run-off election vote, his campaign said. | 213 |
| 6520. | Republican in State House Race Suspends Campaign: Dierdre Scozzafava, a Republican, has suspended her campaign for the New York House and is encouraging supporters to embrace the Conservative Party nominee, Doug Hoffman. | 220 |
| 6521. | Abdullah Set to Decide on Afghan Runoff: The election rival of President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, Abdullah Abdullah, will announce on Sunday whether he will take part in next week's run-off. | 194 |
| 6522. | A Second Night of Rock and Roll Fame: There were many, many hugs on Friday, the second night of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concerts at Madison Square Garden, in a lineup full of combinations both inevitable and improbable. | 222 |
| 6523. | Block-a-Thon: A quest to walk the length of a marathon around his block opened one man's eyes to the rhythms of his Brooklyn neighborhood. | 138 |
| 6524. | In Untimely Death, a Young Runner Still Inspires: Family, friends and colleagues have found new purpose after the sudden death of a young marathoner and academic star during the 2009 Baltimore Marathon. | 202 |
| 6525. | Some Packers Fans Come to Bury Favre: There are sure to be mixed feelings among Packers fans Sunday, when Brett Favre, the former icon of the franchise, returns to Green Bay as a Viking. | 186 |
| 6526. | Bridging the Generation Gap on Climate: The march of climate change up the global agenda has prompted a new, and often poignant, conversation between the generations. | 166 |
| 6527. | In '04 Interview, Cheney Denied C.I.A. Leak Role: With the release of F.B.I. documents, political questions linger from a nuclear-weapons-hunt era. | 147 |
| 6528. | At Air India, Losses, Rats and a Brawl in the Sky: The airline, which is expected to lose more than $1 billion this business year, has chased rats from a plane and had a midair fistfight among crew members. | 206 |
| 6529. | White House Visitors Log Lists Stars and C.E.O.'s: The roster shows that business executives, labor leaders, lobbyists and a sprinkling of celebrities were cleared into the White House for meetings, events or tours. | 215 |
| 6530. | In Final Days of Race, Challenger Lays Out Agenda: William C. Thompson Jr., the Democratic candidate for mayor, sketched out a liberal policy agenda for New York. | 162 |
| 6531. | Phillies Put Faith in an Unsteady Cole Hamels: Cole Hamels, Philadelphia's Game 3 starter, was the M.V.P. of the World Series last season, but this season he has been erratic. | 175 |
| 6532. | New York City Marathon: Seeking a Third Straight Win in New York: When Paula Radcliffe runs on the city's streets, she casts a shadow long enough to touch history. | 163 |
| 6533. | Disclosure of List Threatens House Inquiries: Ethics committee staff received calls Friday from House members and their staffs questioning why they were named in news articles as the targets of investigators. | 208 |
| 6534. | Injunction Sought to Keep A.I.G. Assets in California: Lawyers in California asked a judge to bar A.I.G. from transferring money out of the state, out of concern the company may not have enough assets to back its policies. | 222 |
| 6535. | Lou Dobbs Says His Views Made His Home a Target: The CNN anchor and syndicated radio host suggested that his family had been singled out because of his views on illegal immigration and border security. | 201 |
| 6536. | 'Brighton Beach Memoirs' to Close: The Broadway revival of Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs" will close on Sunday, and the companion production of Mr. Simon's "Broadway Bound" will not open as planned. | 205 |
| 6537. | Deal in Senate on Protecting News Sources: The White House, top Senate Democrats and a coalition of news organizations reached a tentative deal on providing protection to reporters who refuse to identify sources. | 212 |
| 6538. | Family Fights Odds, Retrieving Kidnapped Girl: This winter in China, Olivia Karolys, an illegal Mexican immigrant from New York, lost her daughter to her estranged husband. They were reunited on Thursday. | 204 |
| 6539. | Trial Ordered in Anna Nicole Smith Death: Three people were ordered to stand trial for helping to feed Anna Nicole Smith's addiction to prescription drugs. | 155 |
| 6540. | Burden of New Safety Law Imperil Small Toymakers: The law requiring safety standards for products used by children is costly for handcrafters and small businesses. | 163 |
| 6541. | E.U. Reaches Funding Deal on Climate Change: E.U. leaders on Friday offered to contribute money to a global fund to help developing countries tackle global warming hoping kick-start stalled talks. | 196 |
| 6542. | San Francisco Mayor Drops Governor Bid: San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom was the only official Democratic candidate for governor of California. | 143 |
| 6543. | Video Game Review | DJ Hero: Club Mixes Are the New Guitar Jam: Now hip-hop, electronica, techno and house music finally get their turn as a game with DJ Hero, released this week. | 179 |
| 6544. | Michelle Marvin, 'Palimony' Figure, Dies: Michelle Triola Marvin, who fought a landmark "palimony" case against her former lover, actor Lee Marvin, has died. She was 76. | 169 |
| 6545. | San Franciso Mayor Ends Run for Calif. Governor: San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who propelled the debate over gay marriage but struggled to find a popular message outside the San Francisco Bay area, has dropped his bid for California governor. | 246 |
| 6546. | Reality Proves a Setback for Cheap Bike Rentals in Paris: V0lib', Paris's bicycle-rental system, has inspired a new urban ethos for the era of climate change, but it has also attracted some old urban curses: vandalism and theft. | 228 |
| 6547. | Shield Law Compromise Would Protect Reporters, Bloggers: After a long delay, a compromise proposal to protect journalists who refuse to reveal their sources may lead to Congressional action. | 190 |
| 6548. | Obama Lifts Ban on Visitors With H.I.V.: The president described the 22-year-old rule as a 'decision rooted in fear rather than fact.' | 134 |
| 6549. | Sports of The Times: For Rodriguez, It's a No-Brainer: Just Play: Alex Rodriguez has plenty of time to get over his slump, starting Saturday in Philadelphia, where mis-hits soar over the barriers, if one makes contact at all. | 225 |
| 6550. | On Religion: Paganism, Just Another Religion for Military and Academia: Paganism has done much in the last generation to overcome its perception as either Satanism or silliness. | 177 |
| 6551. | S.E.C. Releases Details of Madoff Report: The S.E.C.'s investigation of Bernard L. Madoff includes an interview in which he expressed amazement that regulators failed so many times to detect his fraud. | 201 |
| 6552. | Oil Spill in Bay, West of the Oakland Airport: Officials are investigating an oil spill in the San Francisco Bay near the Oakland International Airport. | 152 |
| 6553. | From Iraq, Lessons for the Next War: A longing to find in another country a mirror of ourselves can push aside the stark reality. | 129 |
| 6554. | One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Is Enough: A single dose of swine flu vaccine is enough to immunize adults and children over 10 against the pandemic strain, the World Health Organization said Friday. | 197 |
| 6555. | Two Incumbents on Parallel Paths Keep a Distance: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Gov. Jon S. Corzine both began on Wall Street, but they have never been close. | 159 |
| 6556. | Clinton Ends Visit as the Focus of Pakistani Barbs: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton faced another round of sharp questions over U.S. policies in the region. | 166 |
| 6557. | White House Chalks Up 650,000 Jobs to Stimulus: Administration officials say the figures on jobs saved or created, the first to be based on reports from recipients, show the stimulus is on track to meet its goals. | 213 |
| 6558. | Don't Gloss Over Stalin's Crimes, Medvedev Says: On a day when Russia honors the memory of victims of repression, President Dmitri A. Medvedev warned against losing a sense of horror over Stalin's purges. | 204 |
| 6559. | Day After Rally, Stocks Retreat on Consumer Weakness: Erasing Thursday's gains, Wall Street stocks dropped on Friday, as a consumer spending report reinforced fears that the recovery would be slow and halting. | 209 |
| 6560. | City Sees Moment of Truth for Ground Zero Arts Center: If a commitment is not made soon the project will not happen, an official said, as tensions between the city and the site's developer rise. | 194 |
| 6561. | Analysis: Agent for Burnett and Lee Is 2-0, and Counting: Darek Braunecker persuaded the Yankees to outbid the Braves for A. J. Burnett, who led the Yankees to a victory in Game 2. | 180 |
| 6562. | Israel Backs Nuclear Deal With Iran: The Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu cautiously endorsed U.S.-backed efforts to limit Iran's nuclear program through shipments abroad of its enriched uranium. | 204 |
| 6563. | Coast Guard Plane Hits Helicopter: Military helicopters and ships scoured the waters off San Diego on Friday morning for any trace of nine people involved in a mid-air collision. | 178 |
| 6564. | Clinton Faces Pakistani Anger at Drone Attacks: Pakistani residents meeting Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Islamabad compared U.S. drone attacks to terrorism, but Mrs. Clinton wouldn't comment. | 207 |
| 6565. | Capitalist With a $: This admiring but appropriately critical biography conveys the conviction and odd charisma of Ayn Rand, whose angry individualist message resonates today among the American right. | 200 |
| 6566. | Chirac Ordered to Face Trial in France: In an unprecedented move against a former French head of state, a judge ordered Jacques Chirac to stand trial over contracts awarded during his time as Paris mayor. | 204 |
| 6567. | France's Chirac Ordered to Face Trial: In an unprecedented move against a former French head of state, a judge ordered Jacques Chirac to stand trial over contracts awarded during his time as Paris mayor. | 203 |
| 6568. | France's Chirac Ordered to Face Trial: In an unprecedented move against a former French head of state, a judge ordered Jacques Chirac to stand trial over contracts awarded during his time as Paris mayor. | 203 |
| 6569. | Net Addresses Can Use New Scripts: The nonprofit body that oversees Internet addresses approved the use of non-Latin scripts, a decision that could alter the look and character of the Web. | 188 |
| 6570. | Agreement Reached to End Crisis in Honduras: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said a deal had been reached in the presidential crisis that began in June. | 162 |
| 6571. | Coast Guard Plane Hits Helicopter: LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Coast Guard and Navy were searching for as many as nine possible survivors in the ocean off the Southern California coast following a collision between a Coast Guard plane and a marine helicopter, officials said. | 271 |
| 6572. | Clinton Says Honduran Leadership Crisis Resolved: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said an agreement to end the presidential crisis had been reached. | 158 |
| 6573. | Nicaraguans Protest Remarks by U.S. Envoy: Demonstrators at the United States Embassy in Nicaragua's capital demanded that the American ambassador be expelled for criticizing a ruling that allows President Daniel Ortega to seek re-election. | 240 |
| 6574. | In Military Campaign, Pakistan Finds Hint of 9/11: Pakistani forces fighting the Taliban found a passport belonging to an associate of the hijacker Mohammed Atta. | 162 |
| 6575. | A Senate Naysayer, Spoiling for Health Care Fight: As a bill heads to the floor, Senator Tom Coburn prepares for what he considers a career pinnacle of havoc. | 158 |
| 6576. | Yankees 3, Phillies 1: With Burnett in Control, Yankees Chip Away to Even Series: The Yankees defeated the Phillies 3-1 in typical fashion, with home runs, strong starting pitching and Mariano Rivera. The Series is now tied at one game apiece. | 243 |
| 6577. | Drop the Mask! It's Halloween, Kids, You Might Scare Somebody: Deeming some Halloween traditions too scary or offensive, schools across the country are limiting what costumes are acceptable. | 190 |
| 6578. | Hints of Missed Chance to Pursue Galleon Case: Years before the current case erupted, authorities missed an opportunity to break up a nascent insider trading ring. | 163 |
| 6579. | Executive at Boston Globe to Become Publisher: Christopher M. Mayer, the Globe's senior vice president for circulation and operations and an employee since 1984, will succeed P. Steven Ainsley, who is stepping down. | 215 |
| 6580. | Time Inc. Is Expected to Eliminate More Jobs: Third-quarter revenue at the magazine publisher is expected to fall 19 percent, to $900 million. | 142 |
| 6581. | Ethics Inquiries Into Lawmakers Surface via Security Breach: Maxine Waters and Laura Richardson, both Democrats of California, will be subjects of inquiries by the House ethics committee. | 187 |
| 6582. | Manhattan Bridge Subway Lines to Be Disrupted: The vertical cables on the bridge will be replaced over the next four years, as part of the bridge's restoration. Subway service will be suspended on as many as eight weekends. | 223 |
| 6583. | Horse Trainer Barred for Drug Violation: The New York Racing Association will bar Jeff Mullins for giving a horse an unknown substance and lying about it. | 154 |
| 6584. | Live Analysis World Series Game 2: Philadelphia 1, Yankees 0, Third Inning: Live analysis from Game 2 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Yankees. | 172 |
| 6585. | U.S. Signals Spouse Abuse Claims Could Lead to Asylum: In a closely watched case, the Obama administration has recommended political asylum for a Guatemalan woman fleeing horrific abuse by her husband. | 201 |
| 6586. | Time Inc. to Cut $100 Million; Extensive Layoffs Are Expected: Signaling that worse times are ahead for magazines, Time Inc. is expected to announce next week that it will cut $100 million from costs, including another big round of layoffs. | 240 |
| 6587. | Colo. Drilling Plan Meets Resistance: The Roan Plateau, believed to contain major deposits of natural gas, is loved by its visitors, even though it doesn't meet the definition of pristine wilderness. | 199 |
| 6588. | Markets Surge After U.S. Growth Report: Stocks closed 2 percent higher as investors cheered better-than-expected growth in the economy. | 135 |
| 6589. | Agent for Al Qaeda Sentenced to Prison: A man who confessed to aiding Al Qaeda in the United States was sentenced by a federal judge Thursday to more than eight years in prison. | 177 |
| 6590. | From Clinton, Sharper Tone With Pakistan on Al Qaeda: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told journalists in Pakistan she believed their government had not done enough to capture or kill Qaeda terrorists hiding in the country. | 233 |
| 6591. | Saudis Try to Head Off Swine Flu Fears Before Hajj: Fearing that the annual Muslim pilgrimage will spread swine flu, Saudi authorities are taking precautions and recommending that worshipers most at risk stay home. | 214 |
| 6592. | Holiday Movies: Cinematic Soul Mates: Pen0lope Cruz, muse, and Pedro Almod0var, inspiree. Or is it the other way around? | 120 |
| 6593. | Media Decoder: Boston Globe Publisher to Step Down: The publisher of the Boston Globe says he is stepping down. | 111 |
| 6594. | For U.S.S. New York, a Journey Home: The warship, an amphibious transport dock, pulled out of its berth, beginning a five-day journey to New York City, where it will be formally welcomed into the Navy fleet. | 207 |
| 6595. | British Couple Held Off Somali Coast: Somali pirates said they had moved a British couple seized from their sailboat to a container ship off the coast of Somalia, where they are being held for ransom. | 200 |
| 6596. | U.N. Reassessing Security After Kabul Assault: The deadly attack underscored the vulnerability of those who work for international organizations in Afghanistan. | 160 |
| 6597. | Democrats in House Present $894 Billion Health Package: Speaking at an outdoor rally at the Capitol on Thursday, House Democratic leaders said the health care overhaul legislation could reach the floor next week. | 212 |
| 6598. | College Enrollment Set Record in 2008: Almost 40 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds were enrolled in college last year, a Pew Research Center study found. | 150 |
| 6599. | Sputtering Economy Weighs on New Jersey Race: Whoever wins the governor's race will find no easy solutions to the state's financial problems. | 141 |
| 6600. | F.D.I.C. Chief Criticizes Financial Reform Plan: The regulator, Sheila C. Bair, found fault with a White House plan for a new process to unwind large companies. | 160 |
| 6601. | Pelosi Unveils House Health Care Bill: The $894 billion health care package would provide insurance to up to 36 million people by broadly expanding Medicaid and by offering subsidies to moderate-income Americans to buy insurance. | 229 |
| 6602. | Analysis: Phillies May Be Tempted to Pitch Lee on Short Rest: Philadelphia has two days to decide whether to start its ace, Cliff Lee, against the Yankees' C. C. Sabathia in Game 4. | 181 |
| 6603. | Chilean President Rides High as Term Ends: After a rough start, Michelle Bachelet, Chile's first woman in the presidency, is winding up her term as one of the country's most popular leaders. | 190 |
| 6604. | Exxon's Earnings Reflect Decline in Energy Prices: Though it has resisted the slump better than most oil companies, Exxon's profit fell 68 percent in the quarter. | 162 |
| 6605. | U.S. Economy Started to Grow Again in the Third Quarter: The government reported that output of goods and services grew at a 3.5 percent annual rate, which was faster than expected. But it will be months before job-seekers feel the benefits. | 241 |
| 6606. | Zimbabwe Deports U.N. Investigator: The Zimbabwe government on Thursday deported a United Nations torture investigator, Manfred Nowak. Mr. Nowak was held at the airport in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, on Wednesday and put on a plane to Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday, news reports said. Mr. Nowak questioned the reason given by the government "at such a late stage": that it needed to change the timing because of a visit by regional ministers looking into a breakdown in the power-sharing government, the United Nations said in a statement. It also said allegations that human rights workers and supporters of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai had been intimidated and arrested in recent days "highlights the urgency of objective fact-finding by an independent U.N. expert.". | 783 |
| 6607. | Iraq Officials Arrested Over Blasts: Military officials said 11 army officers and 50 security officials have been taken into custody following attacks that killed 155 on Sunday. | 177 |
| 6608. | Iran Offers Nuclear Cooperation but No 'Retreat': President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's remarks came as Iran prepared to offer a formal response to a U.N. proposal. | 158 |
| 6609. | Zimbabwe Deports U.N. Investigator: JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- Zimbabwean immigration officials barred the United Nation's torture investigator from entering their country and returned him to South Africa Thursday, an act he termed a ''serious diplomatic incident'' that reflects a split in the coalition government. | 310 |
| 6610. | Politico's Creators Plan Local News Web Site: The as-yet unnamed venture will have a newsroom of about 50 people 0 larger than other local news start-ups. | 154 |
| 6611. | Journeys: Tasting Ecstasy and Agony at Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa: The Canadian branch of the Paris cooking school, its only outpost in North America, provides an opportunity to sample gourmet cooking techniques. | 210 |
| 6612. | 3rd Rescue Considered for GMAC: The auto financing company's failure, some experts say, could threaten any recovery in the car industry. | 136 |
| 6613. | Al Ram Journal: On One Field, Two Goals: Equality and Statehood: A women's soccer match 0 the first international match played at home for the Palestinian side 0 turned into a carnival of social liberation and national pride. | 225 |
| 6614. | Whispers Offstage? Could Be Actor's Next Line: Although line prompters once played a part in theater, audiences are no longer accustomed to them and expect at a minimum that actors will know their parts. | 203 |
| 6615. | Vaccine Shortage Is Political Test for White House: Despite months of preparation by the Obama administration, a vaccine shortage is threatening to undermine public confidence in government. | 190 |
| 6616. | Obama Visits Returning War Dead: President Obama took an overnight trip to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to view the returning bodies of 18 American soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Monday. | 193 |
| 6617. | Phillies 6, Yankees 1: Lee Outpitches Sabathia, and Utley Hits Two Homers: The Phillies' Cliff Lee was dominant, striking out 10 in a complete game performance, as the Phillies took a 1-0 lead in the World Series. | 213 |
| 6618. | N.F.L. Scolded Over Injuries to Its Players: Commissioner Roger Goodell faced heated criticism before a House committee, with lawmakers, former players and a former team executive accusing the league of neglect. | 211 |
| 6619. | Parting Glance: Roy DeCarava, 1919-2009: Roy DeCarava, who turned Harlem into his canvas, has died. | 99 |
| 6620. | Victory for Obama Over Military Lobby: With President Obama's signing of a $680 billion bill, he pared more weapons systems than any president has in decades. | 158 |
| 6621. | Loosening of F.B.I. Rules Stirs Privacy Concerns: Agents are allowed to consider ethnicity or religion as a factor 0 as long as it is not the only one 0 when selecting subjects for scrutiny. | 190 |
| 6622. | Bloomberg Courts Black Clergy; Support Follows: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has deprived William C. Thompson Jr. of what many once regarded as his right: the blessings of the city's most powerful black ministers. | 211 |
| 6623. | Corruption Rattles Fragile Iraqi State: As Americans play less of a direct role in security operations, corruption is more of a threat. | 135 |
| 6624. | F.B.I. Raid Kills Islamic Group Leader in Michigan: Federal authorities said that a leader of what they called a radical group was killed during an F.B.I. raid. | 160 |
| 6625. | Live Analysis, World Series Game 1: Phillies at Yankees, First Inning: Times reporters are providing updates and analysis during Game 1 of the Yankees-Phillies World Series in the Bronx. | 186 |
| 6626. | U.S. Quietly Aids Pakistani Drives on Taliban: The U.S. has rushed hundreds of millions of dollars in arms, equipment and sensors to Pakistani forces for the campaigns in Swat and South Waziristan in recent months, officials said. | 230 |
| 6627. | Pelosi Retreats on Government Rates in Health Plan: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, bowing to pressure from some Democrats, agreed to negotiate fees with doctors and hospitals. | 166 |
| 6628. | City Parents Opting Out of Swine Flu Vaccine: As people around the country clamor for H1N1 vaccine, less than half of the students in New York City who can receive the vaccine in school are expected to do so. | 208 |
| 6629. | Video: Jack Curry Previews Game 1: The Times's Jack Curry looks ahead to Game 1 of the 2009 World Series. | 105 |
| 6630. | Ask John Burns: Karzai's Brother and the C.I.A.: Does U.S. support of President Karzai's brother, Ahmed Wali Karzai, undermine the credibility of both the central government and the American military effort there? | 213 |
| 6631. | Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products Becomes City Law: Two other new city laws would improve safety at construction sites where work has been suspended and help students placed in out-of-state residential facilities. | 212 |
| 6632. | House Plans to Roll Out Its Health Care Bill on Thursday: House Democratic leaders plan to introduce their health care legislation on Thursday, and hope to take it to the House floor next week. | 193 |
| 6633. | F.B.I. Raid Kills Islamic Group Leader: Federal authorities say a leader of what they describe as a nationwide radical Sunni Islam group has been fatally shot during an FBI raid in the Detroit area. | 198 |
| 6634. | Queens Democrats Back Challenger to Monserrate: The county Democratic organization is set to endorse a challenger for next year's primary over State Senator Hiram Monserrate, who was convicted of assault. | 204 |
| 6635. | Roy DeCarava, Pioneering Photographer, Dies at 89: His books and most famous photographs were hugely influential, paving the way for younger photographers. | 155 |
| 6636. | Finding the Smartphone Inside Motorola: When Sanjay Jha took over as Motorola's new co-chief executive, he went in search of a great new phone idea inside the company. | 167 |
| 6637. | Madoff Case Losses Put at $21.2 Billion: The total of cash losses by investors in Bernard L. Madoff's giant Ponzi scheme has climbed to $21.2 billion, the court-appointed trustee overseeing victim claims said. | 209 |
| 6638. | Obscenity in Schwarzenegger Letter: Hidden in a veto statement from the governor is an obscene message apparently directed at the lawmaker who wrote the bill. | 158 |
| 6639. | Sports of The Times: The Yankees' World Series Ring Leaders: The Yankees have won 26 of the 39 World Series they've been in. Yogi Berra played for the most winners, 10, followed by Joe DiMaggio (9). | 198 |
| 6640. | Movie Review | 'This Is It': The Pop Spectacular That Almost Was: Death returned Michael Jackson's humanity, and in a curious, tentative way so too does "Michael Jackson's This Is It." | 184 |
| 6641. | Magazine Preview: The First Marriage: It's modern. It's a formidable brand. And it's an ongoing negotiation between two strong-minded individuals. | 146 |
| 6642. | Oakland Bay Bridge Closes Again: A recently repaired section of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge gave way Tuesday evening, forcing the bridge's closure. | 156 |
| 6643. | Global Rise in Makeshift Bombs Worries U.S.: Improvised explosive devices, as the military calls them, are spreading beyond the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan. | 162 |
| 6644. | Lines Blur Between Phillies and Yankees Territory: Data that tracks people searching for World Series tickets online suggests geographical overlap in the fan bases. | 164 |
| 6645. | NYT: Tech Talk for 10/29/2009: Pedro Rafael Rosado talks to Monster Cable's chief executive, Noel Lee. J.D. Biersdorfer gets the word on DeepDyve, a new service that searches the "Deep Web" for scientific, technical and medical research articles. And with the New York Marathon set for Nov. 1, Bettina Edelstein and J.D. chat with Times web producer and technology writer Danielle Belopotosky on her reviews of tech tools for runners. Also, a roundup of tech news of the week, including Microsoft's Windows 7 Whopper. | 517 |
| 6646. | Analysis: Phillies Have the Edge on Defense: Assessing the Yankees' and Phillies' defenses. | 91 |
| 6647. | Development, Engine of Bloomberg's Plan, Stalled in Downturn: Despite sweeping rezoning and billions poured into development financing, work on hundreds of projects has stopped. | 177 |
| 6648. | Goodell Defends N.F.L.'s Handling of Head Injuries: N.F.L. Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the care of retired players during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday. | 167 |
| 6649. | NASA Launches Rocket as Clouds Break: The Ares I-X, a prototype of NASA's next-generation Ares I rocket, zipped off the launching pad after weather delays. | 155 |
| 6650. | In Memoir, Agassi Admits Drug Use: Andre Agassi's upcoming autobiography contains an admission that he used crystal meth in 1997 and lied to tennis authorities when he failed a drug test. | 187 |
| 6651. | Google Offers Free Navigation System for Phones: The GPS service to be offered on Android smartphones is likely to be seen as a challenge to yet another industry. | 162 |
| 6652. | Car Bomb Kills Dozens in Pakistan: The explosion in Peshawar left at least 40 dead and underscored the challenges facing Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who arrived in Islamabad. | 189 |
| 6653. | Militants Attack U.N. Guest House in Kabul, Killing Nine: Six U.N. workers, including one American, were among the dead, officials said. | 136 |
| 6654. | Economic Scene: A Drop in the Wrong Bucket: The president has proposed sending a $250 check to every Social Security recipient, but some economists recoil. | 155 |
| 6655. | Push to Legalize Marijuana Gains Ground in California: State lawmakers are holding a hearing on the effects of a bill that would legalize, tax and regulate the drug 0 in what would be the first such law in the United States. | 224 |
| 6656. | News Analysis: Bloomberg Is Quick to Attack, Yet Vague on Mission: Michael R. Bloomberg could exit the municipal stage without ever having made that gut connection with New Yorkers that defines the best-known mayors. | 216 |
| 6657. | Clinton, in Pakistan, Confronts Rising Hostility: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said she was determined to broaden America's relationship with Pakistan beyond security and anti-terrorism concerns. | 208 |
| 6658. | 2 Sluggers Are Having the October of Dreams: Alex Rodriguez of the Yankees and Ryan Howard of the Phillies tower over all others as the World Series begins. | 156 |
| 6659. | Delicate Dance for 2 Lobbyists on Health Bill: Billy Tauzin and Karen Ignagni, Washington's odd couple in the health care debate, are fighting for their industry clients. | 170 |
| 6660. | Big Lender GMAC Asks for U.S. Aid: The move by the troubled onetime financing arm of General Motors could give the government a majority stake in GMAC. | 151 |
| 6661. | Ex-Letterman Writer Claims Hostile Environment: LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A former writer for David Letterman said she quit his NBC talk show in part because of alleged sexual favoritism and a hostile work environment. | 212 |
| 6662. | Anxious Crowds Meet Ad Hoc Swine Flu Police: Efforts to get vaccines to those at high risk are colliding with widespread fears and willy-nilly distribution. | 156 |
| 6663. | About New York: Like a Skyline Is Etched in His Head: Stephen Wiltshire, working only from the memory of a helicopter flight over New York, has been rendering the city's 305 square miles along an arc of paper that is 19 feet long. | 230 |
| 6664. | Obama Stumps for Deeds in Va.: The president makes a rare campaign appearance for the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, in a very close race under very close scrutiny because Virginia went Democratic in the presidential campaign last year. | 241 |
| 6665. | The Moment Has Arrived for 'This Is It': Four months after Michael Jackson died, his fans are finally about to get a glimpse of his last moments, with the opening of the documentary "This Is It." | 195 |
| 6666. | Extremism Spreads Across Indonesian Penal Code: Under a new Islamic criminal code to take effect soon in Aceh, adulterers may face death by stoning. | 148 |
| 6667. | New Meaning for Night Class at 2-Year Colleges: Predawn and late-night classes are among the ways community colleges are responding to high demand. | 147 |
| 6668. | California Would Lose Seats Under Census Change: Counting only United States citizens when reapportioning Congress would cost California five seats and New York and Illinois one each, an analysis found. | 202 |
| 6669. | 2 in Chicago Held in Plot to Attack in Denmark: Two men were charged in what officials said was a plot to attack employees of a Danish newspaper that in 2005 published cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. | 201 |
| 6670. | Bill Would Give U.S. New Power to Seize Ailing Firms: Backed by the Obama administration, the legislation would also make other large companies, not taxpayers, bear the cost of such rescues. | 190 |
| 6671. | Bloomberg and Thompson's Final Face-Off: In a feisty final mayoral debate, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, left, and William C. Thompson Jr. clashed over taxes and the cost of living in New York City. | 196 |
| 6672. | Brother of Afghan Leader Is Said to Be on C.I.A. Payroll: Ahmed Wali Karzai, the brother of President Hamid Karzai and a suspected player in the country's opium trade, has gotten payments from the Central Intelligence Agency for much of the past eight years, officials said. | 274 |
| 6673. | Gas Company Won't Drill in New York City's Watershed: Chesapeake Energy Corporation said it did not plan to develop its leases in the Marcellus Shale formation in the watershed that serves New York City. | 203 |
| 6674. | Fan for Life: Tell Us Your Story: The Times asks readers when they knew they would be a lifelong Phillies or Yankees fan. | 121 |
| 6675. | U.S. to Protect Populous Afghan Areas, Officials Say: The approach would stop short of an all-out assault on the Taliban while still seeking to nurture long-term stability. | 172 |
| 6676. | Bloomberg and Thompson Head to a Final Face-Off: The debate, at the WABC-TV headquarters on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is a high-stakes evening for Mr. Thompson, who badly trails Mr. Bloomberg in polls. | 211 |
| 6677. | F.A.A. Revokes Licenses of Pilots Who Missed Airport: The Federal Aviation Administration revoked the licenses of two Northwest Airlines pilots who flew more than 100 miles beyond their destination airport. | 206 |
| 6678. | Newark Mayor Backed Bloomberg, Then Got Funds: Mayor Cory A. Booker, who crossed political and state lines to endorse and campaign with the New York mayor, received $26,000 from Mr. Bloomberg's accountant. | 205 |
| 6679. | What the Last Meal Taught Him: After the death of his father, the chef Thomas Keller, who built his professional life on a devotion to precision and control, has started to soften. | 180 |
| 6680. | With Contract's Help, Carnegie Crew Draws Big Pay: The stagehand salaries at Carnegie Hall outstrip compensation elsewhere. | 123 |
| 6681. | 8 Afghan Immigrants Drown Off Greek Island: Five minors and three women drowned in choppy waters in the northeast Aegean Sea when their rickety craft rammed into a rocky outcrop and sank. | 187 |
| 6682. | Democrats Divided Over Reid Proposal for Public Option: Senate Democrats voiced disagreements over a government insurance plan, suggesting that the decision by Harry Reid to include it in legislation had failed to unite his caucus. | 231 |
| 6683. | Weight Gain Associated With Antipsychotic Drugs: Children and adolescents gained an average of one to one-and-a-half pounds a week, a large study found. | 152 |
| 6684. | Man Is Charged in UConn Player's Killing: The Connecticut state police arrested a 21-year-old man from Bloomfield, Conn., and charged him Tuesday with the stabbing murder of the Connecticut football player Jasper Howard. | 220 |
| 6685. | Lobbyist Is Said to Violate Sanctions: A U.S. lobbyist has been charged with violating Sudanese sanction regulations, money laundering, passport fraud and making false statements, the Justice Department said. | 208 |
| 6686. | British Sailing Couple Feared Captured by Somali Pirates: A British couple sailing from the island nation of Seychelles vanished after their distress signal was picked up Friday. | 178 |
| 6687. | Iraq Legislators Block Deal on Election Law: The stalemate marked another blockage in negotiations that have dragged on for weeks, threatening national elections scheduled for January 16th. | 189 |
| 6688. | Ex-Team Executive Sounds an Alarm on N.F.L. Head Trauma: Gay Culverhouse, the former president of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will testify before Congress on football brain injuries on Wednesday. | 193 |
| 6689. | Maine Vote Is Focus of Gay-Marriage Fight: Donations and volunteers are pouring in to sway a referendum to repeal Maine's new same-sex marriage law. | 148 |
| 6690. | Reid's Big Gamble (Or Is It?): Why did the Senate majority leader embrace the public option? | 92 |
| 6691. | Administration Steps Up Efforts on Climate Bill: The White House and its Senate allies intensified their campaign Tuesday in the face of determined opposition. | 159 |
| 6692. | Karadzic Trial Resumes Without Defendant: Radovan Karadzic refused to appear in The Hague and sent word once again that he wanted more time to prepare his defense. | 163 |
| 6693. | French Branch of Scientology Convicted of Fraud: The French branch of the Church of Scientology was fined nearly $900,000 on Tuesday by a Paris court. But the judges did not ban the church entirely. | 198 |
| 6694. | 8 U.S. Troops Are Killed in Bombings in Afghanistan: The deaths in multiple attacks on Tuesday made October the deadliest month for U.S. troops since the Afghanistan war began. | 176 |
| 6695. | Iran Hints at Changes to Uranium Plan Backed by U.N.: An Iranian official said even if the country agreed to ship its enriched uranium abroad, it would not send it all at once, Iranian media reported. | 200 |
| 6696. | World Series Matchups: World Series matchups between the Yankees and Phillies. | 78 |
| 6697. | 8 U.S. Troops Reported Dead in Afghan Attacks: The deaths in multiple bomb attacks on Tuesday made October the deadliest month for U.S. troops since the Afghanistan war began. | 175 |
| 6698. | Bloomberg Goes All Out to Lift Turnout: Political analysts say that a predicted record-low turnout next Tuesday may jeopardize Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's projected double-digit victory margin. | 194 |
| 6699. | Keeping the Flame Burning for a Beloved Queen of Salsa: Fans make their way steadily to Celia Cruz's mausoleum at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, where photographs of the Queen of Salsa are changed regularly. | 208 |
| 6700. | U.S. Home Prices Continue to Stabilize: The August data from a home price index suggested that a housing recovery is taking hold. | 129 |
| 6701. | Weather Is Delaying NASA Test Launch: The Ares I-X, the first test rocket in NASA's effort to develop the successors to the space shuttles, is ready to launch. Now comes the wait for a hole in the clouds. | 204 |
| 6702. | White House Memo: Obama's Fund-Raising, in His Best Interest: Things have changed since the president, as a candidate, promised to do things differently in the fund-raising arena. | 179 |
| 6703. | Bad Weather Could Halt NASA Test Flight: The Ares I-X rocket is set to lift off Tuesday morning. But forecasters say there's a 60 percent chance that rain and clouds could delay the experimental flight. | 202 |
| 6704. | British Couple Missing Off Coast of Somalia: Britain's Foreign Office says searches are under way for a British couple missing after their yacht activated a distress beacon off Somalia. | 185 |
| 6705. | French Fraud Conviction for Church of Scientology: A Paris court has convicted the Church of Scientology's French branch of fraud and fined it $600,000 but stopped short of a ban on the group that was sought by prosecutors. | 223 |
| 6706. | Video Games: Video Games (No Controller Needed): "Video Games Live," a captivating, bombastic touring show that pairs live performers with game theme music and multimedia spectacle, sold out the Beacon Theater on Sunday night. | 226 |
| 6707. | Mets Fans Have Choice of Two Evils in World Series: The misery of the Mets' uninspired season has been unexpectedly heightened by the indignity of watching the Phillies and the Yankees, two despised rivals, face off. | 216 |
| 6708. | Party's Power in Mozambique Is Criticized as a Barrier to Democracy: Elections will take place Wednesday, and many there think the governing party has used back-room sleight-of-hand to keep a major opponent off the ballot. | 222 |
| 6709. | Honda Raises Forecast as Stimulus Fuels Sales: Honda, the world's seventh-biggest car maker, nearly tripled its annual profit forecasts as second-quarter earnings fell less than forecast, thanks to government stimulus programs. | 227 |
| 6710. | Opportunities Fade Amid Sense of Isolation in Gaza: The ideological differences between Fatah and Hamas have frustrated Palestinian professionals, who are seeing fewer prospects for education and employment. | 207 |
| 6711. | CNN Last in TV News on Cable: The pioneer in the all-news cable TV format loses viewers' interest in the political scrum between Fox on the right and MSNBC on the left. | 168 |
| 6712. | N.F.L.'s Dementia Study Has Flaws, Experts Say: The league's committee on concussions says its study will be the authoritative analysis, but experts in dementia and healthy policy cited numerous problems with it. | 212 |
| 6713. | Ex-Chief of A.I.G. Is Busy Building a New Venture: Maurice R. Greenberg's new company may soon start to siphon off business from A.I.G., and, therefore, its means to repay its debt to the government. | 199 |
| 6714. | For Managers, a Clash of Styles on the Top Step: The Yankees' Joe Girardi relies on statistics for many of his managerial decisions, but the Phillies' Charlie Manuel uses a more instinctive approach. | 199 |
| 6715. | German Limits on War Facing Afghan Reality: The German Army has been engaged in fighting in Afghanistan on a scale not seen since World War II, just as the war effort grows unpopular at home. | 191 |
| 6716. | Right Battles G.O.P. Choice in a Pivotal Race in New York: The race for the 23rd congressional district has become a referendum on the G.O.P., and could help shape next fall's campaign. | 185 |
| 6717. | Running in the Shadows: For Runaways on the Street, Sex Buys Survival: Nearly a third of the children who flee or are kicked out of their homes each year engage in sex for food, drugs or a place to stay, studies have found. | 223 |
| 6718. | Barred From Field, Religious Signs Move to Stands: A new policy on religious messages by cheerleaders at high school football games in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., has produced an unexpected result. | 191 |
| 6719. | Industry Years Behind on Testing Approved Drugs: Doctors and patients remain unsure whether some critical medicines used to treat illnesses like cancer and heart disease are actually beneficial, investigators found. | 215 |
| 6720. | For Delphi Pensioners, the Union Label Helps: A General Motors deal with the government that insures Delphi's union workers have their pension benefits restored does not cover nonunion workers. | 193 |
| 6721. | F.B.I. Is Slow to Translate Intelligence, Report Says: The Justice Department critique was the latest in a string of disagreements over the agency's translation abilities. | 171 |
| 6722. | Big City: From No Home to Back Home on Broadway: A year after being homeless, Terri White is back on Broadway with a showstopper in "Finian's Rainbow." | 151 |
| 6723. | Auditor Faults Work on U.S. Embassy in Iraq: The State Department's inspector general said the $700 million complex was a monument to shoddy work and poor oversight. | 165 |
| 6724. | Senator Reid Announces an 'Opt-Out' Public Plan: Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, said Monday that he would include a government-run insurance plan in the Senate's reform legislation. | 190 |
| 6725. | Children of the Marathon Recall a Forgotten Time: Wesley Paul, Scott Black and Howie Breinan ran the New York City Marathon as 8- and 9-year-olds, before an age requirement existed. They have no regrets. | 203 |
| 6726. | Pilots Who Missed Airport Were Using Laptops: Two pilots that flew past the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport told investigators that they were discussing over a new, computerized crew-scheduling system. | 198 |
| 6727. | Books of The Times: Father and Son in a Vortex of Chaos: "Last Night in Twisted River" showcases all of John Irving's biggest liabilities, but evolves into a deeply felt and moving story. | 187 |
| 6728. | Wayward Pilots Were Working on Their Laptops: Two Northwest Airlines pilots who overflew their destination told investigators that they were going over schedules using their laptop computers. | 191 |
| 6729. | Kerry Calls for Limiting Expectations in Afghanistan: John Kerry, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said that the American military commander in Afghanistan was trying to do too much in a relatively short time. | 232 |
| 6730. | Suspicion of Molestation Leads to 'Savage' Beating in Florida: The police in Davie, Fla., are investigating an attack on a man who has been accused of fondling a 3-year-old boy. | 177 |
| 6731. | Fighting H.I.V., a Community at a Time: Federal health officials are planning to study a "test and treat" strategy to stop the spread of the AIDS virus in the District of Columbia and the Bronx. | 194 |
| 6732. | CNN Drops to Last Place Among Cable News Networks: CNN, which invented the cable news network more than two decades ago, finishes fourth behind Fox News, MSNBC and its own HLN. | 176 |
| 6733. | Reid to Announce 'Opt-Out' Public Plan Today: After two weeks of deliberation, Senate majority leader Harry Reid this afternoon will announce a compromise public plan to be included in the Senate's health care legislation. | 222 |
| 6734. | U.S. Newspaper Circulation Falls 10%: USA Today suffered a steep drop, losing the top spot in weekday circulation for the first time since the 1990s to The Wall Street Journal. The New York Times' weekday circulation fell 7.3 percent. | 234 |
| 6735. | Militants Kill 11 Pakistani Soldiers: Eleven Pakistani soldiers were killed in attacks by militants across the country's tribal areas over the last 24 hours, the Pakistani military said Monday. | 193 |
| 6736. | Analysis: Recent World Series, More Clunkers Than Classics: The Yankees have been away from the World Series for the last five years, and in their absence, baseball's showcase has flopped on a national scale. | 208 |
| 6737. | Madoff Investor Said to Have Drowned: Jeffry M. Picower, who reaped billions in Madoff's Ponzi scheme, drowned after suffering a "massive heart attack," according to a family lawyer. | 182 |
| 6738. | Sports of The Times: Last Phillies-Yankees Series Was Won on the Mound: These two teams met in October only one other time, in 1950, when the now gutted Yankee Stadium was still creating its aura and mystique. | 209 |
| 6739. | Sidebar: In Battle Over Gay Marriage, Timing May Be Key: A federal lawsuit that had been viewed with suspicion by many gay rights advocates has gained ground, but it may be outpacing public opinion. | 198 |
| 6740. | A Stirring in St. Albans: In Queens, Still Cultivating the Grass Roots: After an upstart challenge to the political establishment stumbles, Obama-inspired volunteers in St. Albans seek to keep their movement alive. | 214 |
| 6741. | Trial Over Killing in Court Begins: The trial of a man accused of stabbing a pregnant Egyptian woman to death in a German courtroom opened Monday in the same venue. | 164 |
| 6742. | Iraq Blast Toll, Including Children, Continues to Rise: Workers pored over the wreckage from the Baghdad bomb blasts a day earlier, recovering still more bodies, including children at a day-care center playground. | 213 |
| 6743. | Ex-Guerrilla Wins Uruguay Vote: A Socialist former guerrilla fighter emerged the clear winner of Sunday's elections for president of Uruguay but did not muster enough votes to avoid a November runoff. | 200 |
| 6744. | Karadzic Genocide Trial to Begin: The war crimes trial of Radovan Karadzic, who led the Bosnian Serbs through a brutal three-year civil war in the early 1990s, begins Monday. | 174 |
| 6745. | 4 U.S. Soldiers Die in Afghan Helicopter Collision: Four American soldiers were killed Monday when two helicopters collided in flight in southern Afghanistan, a military spokeswoman said. | 187 |
| 6746. | Steve Phillips Is Fired by ESPN After Affair: Several days after The New York Post's report about an affair between Steve Phillips and a 22-year-old production assistant, ESPN has fired Mr. Phillips. | 199 |
| 6747. | 4 Are Killed in Afgahn Collision of U.S. Helicopters: Hostile fire has been ruled out in the crash, a military statement said. | 126 |
| 6748. | Yankees 5, Angels 2: After Six Years, Center Stage Again: The Yankees' core is older, the park is new and the World Series is no longer a birthright. But the stage is theirs again after vanquishing the Angels, four games to two. | 228 |
| 6749. | Cardinals 24, Giants 17: Giants Lose the Ball Too Much to Win Their Comeback Bid: In a match between two Super Bowl finalists from the previous two seasons, neither the Giants nor the Arizona Cardinals played at a championship level. | 233 |
| 6750. | Final: Cardinals 24, Giants 17: Gametracking and live analysis of Sunday night's Giants-Cardinals game. | 103 |
| 6751. | Energy Department Aid for Scientists on the Edge: The federal Energy Department will award research grants to nurture radical ideas that may have a major impact. | 161 |
| 6752. | A Nation Battling Swine Flu, and Short Vaccine Supplies: Experts say overly rosy projections on vaccine supplies did not take account for the vagaries of vaccine production. | 173 |
| 6753. | New Rocket, but Future of Program Is Unclear: The launching of the Ares I-X is scheduled for Tuesday, less than a week after a report on NASA's human spaceflight program brings the entire program into question. | 210 |
| 6754. | States Pressed Into New Role on Marijuana: Local officials are debating how to regulate medical marijuana after the Justice Department took a step back. | 152 |
| 6755. | Officials Query Pilots Who Missed Airport: Investigators questioned the pilots of the Northwest plane but gave no public comments on what the pilots had said. | 158 |
| 6756. | News Analysis: Both Iran and West Fear a Trap on Uranium Deal: Iran is afraid of falling for a Western ruse to neutralize its "strategic reserve" while the West fears being lured into a plot to buy time for a nuclear bomb program. | 230 |
| 6757. | Trying to Rein In 'Too Big to Fail' Institutions: Congress and the White House will take up the issue of how to deal with companies that are so big that the government has no choice but to rescue them when they get in trouble. | 226 |
| 6758. | Michael Moore Irks Ch0vez Supporters: Apparently tongue-in-cheeck comments by the documentary filmmaker about President Hugo Ch0vez have created an uproar among some Chavistas. | 176 |
| 6759. | Theater Review | 'Brighton Beach Memoirs': Neil Simon's Jeromes, at Home at the Nederlander: In a Broadway revival of Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs," two brothers share a world within a world. | 199 |
| 6760. | Running in the Shadows: With More Troubled Families, More Runaways: As more families face economic hardships, experts have seen an increasing number of children leave home for life on the streets. | 196 |
| 6761. | Live Analysis A.L.C.S. Game 6: Angels 0, Yankees 0, Third Inning: Live analysis of the A.L.C.S. Game 6 between the Angels and the Yankees. | 138 |
| 6762. | Jets 38, Raiders 0: Jets Beat Raiders: The Jets dominated the Raiders on all sides of the ball and came away with a California-sized win. | 137 |
| 6763. | In China, a Proliferation of Rules Draws Scorn: Dubious edicts by local governments 0 like a rule that children must salute every passing car 0 are common enough that skewering them has become a favorite pastime of China's netizens. | 232 |
| 6764. | Investor With Madoff Is Found Dead in His Pool: Jeffry Picower, a philanthropist, was one of the largest investors in the Ponzi scheme run by Bernard L. Madoff. | 160 |
| 6765. | German Economy Faces Pain, Official Says: Germany's new finance minister said the finances of the largest European economy were dire. | 133 |
| 6766. | Billionaire Madoff Investor Found Dead: The Palm Beach billionaire Jeffry M. Picower was found dead on Sunday afternoon, Palm Beach police said. | 144 |
| 6767. | Pettitte Could Set Record as a Postseason Pitcher: With a victory in Game 6 of the A.L.C.S., Andy Pettitte would set a record for postseason series-clinching wins with five. | 173 |
| 6768. | Sports of The Times: Fans Find Little Solace in Yankees' Confidence: Before Game 6 of the A.L.C.S., Yankees fans are contemplating a nightmarish possibility: can the Angels come back the way they've come back in previous playoff series? | 236 |
| 6769. | H1N1, Emergency in U.S., Is Still Spreading Globally: Swine flu has continued to spread rapidly in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, though it has slowed in much of the Southern Hemisphere. | 189 |
| 6770. | Parishioners Fondly Recall Priest and Suspected Killer: Parishioners at the New Jersey church of a priest who was stabbed to death in his rectory last week described the suspect as a warm, friendly family man. | 209 |
| 6771. | Democrats Are Optimistic That Public Option Will Be Approved: Several Democratic senators voiced optimism that Congress would pass a health care bill containing at least the germ of a government-run insurance program. | 217 |
| 6772. | Birth Control Bill Has Enemies in Philippines: Religious figures say legislation that would expand the poor's access to birth control is contrary to Catholic teaching. But the idea has more support in Congress than ever before. | 227 |
| 6773. | Florida Is No. 1 Again in AP Poll, and 'Bama Falls: Florida regained the top spot Sunday in the Associated Press poll from Alabama, which had been ranked No. 1 for a week ahead of the Gators. | 191 |
| 6774. | In Ingushetia, Another Opposition Figure Is Killed: A longtime opposition figure in the North Caucasus was killed when his car was strafed with gunfire, adding another name to the list of activists who have been killed recently in the region. | 242 |
| 6775. | Protestors Clash at Jerusalem Temple Compound: The Israeli police clashed with stone-throwing Palestinians at a site sacred to Muslims and Jews in the latest sign of tension in Jerusalem. | 187 |
| 6776. | Prosecutors Turn Tables on Student Journalists: The Medill Innocence Project has been scrutinizing the work of law enforcement for decades. Now prosecutors say they want to scrutinize the students' methods. | 206 |
| 6777. | U.N. Inspectors Visit Once-Secret Iranian Site: U.N. inspectors got their first look inside a once-secret uranium enrichment facility that has raised Western suspicions about the extent of Iran's nuclear program. | 212 |
| 6778. | Another Opposition Activist Is Killed in Russia: A prominent opposition activist in Ingushetia was killed by unidentified gunmen in at least the third such killing in the North Caucasus region in three months. | 209 |
| 6779. | The Great American Arm-Twist in Afghanistan: Forcing a runoff in Afghanistan helped stave off disaster. But the Nov. 7 vote could be as fraught as the first round. | 163 |
| 6780. | Baseball Is Flipping Calendar for Series: For the second time in the history of the World Series, baseball's champion will be crowned in November. | 146 |
| 6781. | Iraq Ministries Targeted in Car Bombings; Over 130 Dead: A pair of suicide car bombs exploded in downtown Baghdad, killing at least 136 people and wounding 520, according to the Ministry of the Interior. Two government buildings were targeted. | 243 |
| 6782. | Forty Years' War: A Place Where Cancer Is the Norm: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, the largest freestanding cancer hospital, is on the front lines battling a disease that still faces grim odds. | 192 |
| 6783. | Teenager Found Wandering in Times Square Is Identified: A teenage girl who said she did not know who she was when she was found earlier this month has been identified as an 18-year-old who was reported missing in Washington State. | 230 |
| 6784. | Can Atlantic City Raise the Stakes?: One gambling executive warns that Atlantic City faces a "death spiral," and some think that the solution is to think big 0 and beyond gambling. | 180 |
| 6785. | Another Day Off for Yankees and Angels, and It's Not Exactly Welcome: The rain in the Bronx was so severe that Game 6 of the A.L.C.S. between the Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels was postponed until Sunday night. | 214 |
| 6786. | A.L.C.S. Game 6 Postponed: There is no rain at Yankee Stadium right now, but that could soon change. | 100 |
| 6787. | Church Janitor Is Charged in Killing of New Jersey Priest: A church janitor has confessed to the killing of the Rev. Edward Hinds in Chatham, N.J., the Morris County prosecutor's office said on Saturday. | 203 |
| 6788. | Church Janitor Charged in Slaying of N.J. Priest: A janitor has been charged with the murder of the Rev. Edward Hinds, whose body was found in his church's rectory. | 164 |
| 6789. | Washington Memo: Man's World at White House? No Harm, No Foul, Aides Say: President Obama called criticism over an all-male basketball game "bunk," and points out that he is surrounded by strong women both at home and in his administration. | 240 |
| 6790. | Pilots of Errant Jet May Have Licenses Suspended: The two pilots under investigation, who flew 150 miles past their Minneapolis destination, said they were not asleep at the time. | 179 |
| 6791. | Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency: President Obama's declaration allows hospitals and local governments to speedily set up alternate sites and procedures if needed to handle any surge of patients. | 208 |
| 6792. | The Saturday Profile: From U.S. to Africa, With a Fortune and a Tractor: The making of Howard G. Buffett, the son of Warren E. Buffett, into a philanthropist is an American tale of wealth and conscience passed on to a second generation. | 236 |
| 6793. | Injections Can Make, or Break, Young Dominican Baseball Stars: In the Dominican Republic, boys as young as 14 are routinely receiving injections of over-the-counter vitamins and painkillers. | 190 |
| 6794. | Homeless Deaths Rise, and Anchorage Copes: A Salvation Army detoxification and alcohol abuse treatment center has begun accepting chronic inebriates who have been taken there essentially by force. | 196 |
| 6795. | Guardians of Their Smiles: It's fun to show relatives baby's first bath, but some wonder if it is safe to post pictures of children online. | 139 |
| 6796. | Centuries Later, Henry V's Greatest Victory Is Besieged by Academia: Some historians are doubting the Battle of Agincourt's status as perhaps the greatest military victory against overwhelming odds, while also drawing some modern comparisons. | 242 |
| 6797. | Constant Surveillance Rankles Britons: A local government's investigation of a British family over a girl's school application raised concerns about the usage of a 2000 surveillance law. | 186 |
| 6798. | Small Business Faces Sharp Rise in Costs of Health Care: As Congress nears votes on legislation that would overhaul the health care system, many small businesses say they are facing the steepest rise in insurance premiums they have seen in recent years. | 253 |
| 6799. | Zimbabwe Police Raid Rivals' House: A rift widened within a power-sharing government after Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party stopped dealing with President Robert Mugabe and his ZANU-PF. | 193 |
| 6800. | Pakistani Army Captures Taliban Stronghold: The capture of Kotkai in South Waziristan represented the first notable sign of progress in the army's weeklong offensive against militants. | 184 |
| 6801. | In Yemen, a War Centers on Authority, Not Terrain: As Yemen fights rebels in the north, many analysts believe that the conflict is less about controlling terrain than the president's struggle to reassert his power. | 214 |
| 6802. | Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency: Health officials said almost 100 children have died from the flu, known as H1N1, and 46 states now have widespread flu activity. | 175 |
| 6803. | Campaign to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Picks a Number: Activists did thousands of demonstrations centering on 350 parts per million, which some scientists call the upper limit for heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. | 222 |
| 6804. | Greenpoint Journal: A Place to Worship, and to Jam, Shop and Feast: With the congregation at Lutheran Church of the Messiah dwindling, the pastor took to Craigslist to find artistic types who might find a "unique space" useful. | 227 |
| 6805. | Pilot Denies Crew Was Napping: The first officer of the Northwest Airlines jet that missed its destination by 150 miles says there was no fight in the cockpit and no one had fallen asleep. | 188 |
| 6806. | Obama Urges Small Business Loans: Banks should return the favor they received in their recent taxpayer-financed bailout by lending more money to small businesses, President Barack Obama said. | 191 |
| 6807. | Zimbabwe Police Raid Rivals' House: The police in Zimbabwe raided a house used by executives of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party, saying they were searching for weapons. | 177 |
| 6808. | Love Olympic Style Could Yield Spot on U.S. Team: Bengt and Ashley Walden met while competing a decade ago and married in 2006. Bengt, a former Swedish Olympian, hopes to make the United States luge team and so does Ashley. | 223 |
| 6809. | Pakistan Army Said to Capture Strategic Town: ISLAMABAD (AP) -- The army captured the strategically located hometown of Pakistan's Taliban chief Saturday after days of fierce fighting, officials said, snagging its first major prize in a U.S.-backed anti-Taliban offensive along the Afghan border. | 296 |
| 6810. | Film: Limbs Pile Up, and Money, Too: The "Saw" franchise hacks on, and fans say it's horror with a difference. | 110 |
| 6811. | Abroad: When Ancient Artifacts Become Political Pawns: Egypt has requested the return of a bust of Nefertiti and other artifacts from European museums in a move that might be motivated as much by politics as by cultural concerns. | 229 |
| 6812. | Rain Threatens Game 6, but Not Pettitte's Start: Major League Baseball may have more flexibility to adapt to the weather this time, but both the Yankees and the Angels have plenty of decisions to make as the series returns to New York. | 235 |
| 6813. | The Loin in Winter: Hefner Reflects, and Grins: Hugh Hefner, now old enough to be the great-grandfather of some of his girlfriends, looks back at a cultural contribution that today seems almost quaint. | 201 |
| 6814. | In Affidavit, Boy's Mother Admits Balloon Hoax: DENVER (Reuters) - The mother of a Colorado boy thought to be aboard a homemade helium balloon has admitted to investigators the whole thing was a hoax, according to a court document made public on Friday. | 253 |
| 6815. | Pelosi Intensifies Pressure for Public Health Plan: Speaker Nancy Pelosi acted amid indications that she had not locked down enough Democratic votes for the proposal. | 166 |
| 6816. | Cracks Emerge in Ramps at New Yankee Stadium: The Yankees have hired an engineering company to determine the cause of the problems as the team prepares for what could be its first World Series there. | 199 |
| 6817. | Arizona May Put All State Prisons in Private Hands: The prison system is for sale in a state hoping to reduce its budget shortfall. | 131 |
| 6818. | No Einstein in Your Crib? Get a Refund: The Walt Disney Company is offering refunds for its "Baby Einstein" videos, a tacit admission that they did not increase intellect. | 171 |
| 6819. | N.F.L. Data Reinforces Dementia Links: A flawed union analysis unwittingly corroborates the theory that aging pro football players have cognitive problems at higher rates than the general population. | 199 |
| 6820. | Bloomberg Sets Record for His Own Spending on Elections: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has spent $85 million of his own money on his latest re-election campaign, more than anyone in U.S. history. | 192 |
| 6821. | CNN Special on Latinos Rekindles Debate Over Dobbs: Demonstrators, newly inspired by CNN's extended look at Hispanics, said the cable channel has tried to keep anti-Lou Dobbs comments off the air. | 196 |
| 6822. | Priest Is Found Slain in New Jersey: Chatham Borough police say they have no suspects in the death of the Rev. Edward Hinds, a popular priest. | 142 |
| 6823. | Food Label Program to Suspend Operations: The government is working on new regulations for food labeling after criticism of the Smart Choices campaign. | 151 |
| 6824. | Carefully Cleaning Up the Garbage at Los Alamos: A team of workers is using $212 million in federal stimulus money to clean up the 65-year-old dump, which was used by the scientists who built the world's first atomic bomb. | 222 |
| 6825. | Judge Suspends N.J. Ban on Exit Polling: A federal judge has temporarily suspended a New Jersey court ruling that bans exit polling near voting sites after a challenge by the National Election Pool. | 198 |
| 6826. | Stocks & Bonds: Stocks Fall as Energy Issues Retreat: Earnings data from more companies and a report on existing home sales are expected to provide further direction for the market. | 181 |
| 6827. | The Number of Job Hunters 65 or Older Skyrockets: Nearly half a million people 65 and older want to work but cannot find a job, this group's highest unemployment level since the Great Depression. | 195 |
| 6828. | Q. and A. on New York Rent Ruling: Many details remain to be worked out, but as many as 80,000 market-rate tenants in New York City may be eligible for rent reductions or refunds. | 179 |
| 6829. | Biden Says 'Who Cares' What Cheney Says: Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. rebuffed his predecessor's criticism about President Obama's handling of Afghanistan as "absolutely wrong." | 183 |
| 6830. | Flunking Out at the Food Co-op: At the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn, when members run afoul of the work requirements, suspension and shame often result. | 156 |
| 6831. | Rightist on BBC Panel Draws Protests and Viewers: The appearance of Nick Griffin, leader of the far right British National Party, on the BBC's flagship politics show unleashed a storm of protests in London. | 206 |
| 6832. | News Analysis: Shortages, Confusion and Rumors in Flu Fight: A prediction that a drive to vaccinate against the swine flu virus would be "a little bumpy" has come true. | 168 |
| 6833. | Your Money: Money Talks to Have Before Marriage: Love may move mountains, but money can crumble the strongest marriage. A good way to head off problems is to discuss money issues before the ceremony. | 199 |
| 6834. | Pushing for Energy Legislation, Obama Takes On Critics: In a wide-ranging speech on Friday, the president took aim at business interests that have lobbied against an energy bill moving through Congress. | 202 |
| 6835. | To Glamour Born: This biography of Elizabeth Taylor keeps the spotlight trained on her most glorious, and most fiery, years. | 124 |
| 6836. | Patient Money: Scrutinizing 2010 Insurance Options: Companies change health insurance offerings each year, so open those envelopes and read the choices. | 152 |
| 6837. | Iran Defers on Nuclear Deal, Proposing Alternative: Iran did not reject the United Nations plan outright, but its counterproposal could draw out the negotiations. | 162 |
| 6838. | Microsoft's Profit Falls but Tops Forecasts: The software giant made aggressive moves to cut costs and pulled off a profit that sent its shares up on Friday. | 157 |
| 6839. | Analysis: Hughes Finds the Playoffs Less Forgiving: The Yankees paid when reliever Phil Hughes made a mistake against Vladimir Guerrero in the seventh. | 151 |
| 6840. | Experts Puzzle Over How Flight Overshot Airport: Investigators were trying to explain why the commercial jet didn't respond to radio calls as it overshot its destination by 150 miles. | 183 |
| 6841. | NATO Defense Ministers Endorse Wider Afghan Effort: The support for the strategy on Afghanistan laid out by Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal increased pressure on President Obama to commit more military resources. | 207 |
| 6842. | Mayor's Environmental Record: Grand Plans and Small Steps Forward: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has brought attention to environmental concerns, but the biggest pieces of his agenda have either failed to win approval or are still awaiting action. | 244 |
| 6843. | Iran Nuclear Deal Decision Is Expected: The U.S. and its allies hoped to secure Iran's approval Friday for a proposed deal that would ship most of the country's uranium abroad for enrichment. | 191 |
| 6844. | Experts Puzzle Over How Flight Overshot Airport: It was unclear how two pilots could have lost contact for over an hour and overflown the airport by 150 miles. | 159 |
| 6845. | Plodders Have a Place, but Is It in a Marathon?: As marathon fields continue to grow, so has the intensity of the debate over how quickly a runner should finish the once-elite event that is now an activity for the masses. | 221 |
| 6846. | U.S. Demands Polanski's Extradition: The U.S. has formally asked Switzerland to extradite the film director Roman Polanski, the Swiss Justice Department said on Friday. | 168 |
| 6847. | U.S. Asks for Polanski Extradition: The U.S. has formally asked Switzerland to extradite the film director Roman Polanski, the Swiss Justice Department said on Friday. | 167 |
| 6848. | By Degrees: To Cut Global Warming, Swedes Study Their Plates: New labels listing the carbon dioxide emissions associated with the production of foods are appearing on some grocery items and restaurant menus around the country. | 226 |
| 6849. | Palin Endorses Conservative in Divisive New York Race: The former Alaska Governor sides with a conservative against a Republican congressional candidate. | 153 |
| 6850. | Soupy Sales, Comedian, Dies at 83: Mr. Sales's zany television routines turned the smashing of a pie to the face into a madcap art form. | 136 |
| 6851. | Talking Business: Pay Cuts, but Little Headway in What Matters Most: Kenneth R. Feinberg may succeed in trimming back executive pay, but only shareholders can curtail greed in the corner offices. | 195 |
| 6852. | Will Subway Riders Start Calling It the Tube?: The Metropolitan Transit Authority wants to sign a two-year no-bid contract with a London agency that used to employ its new chairman, Jay H. Walder. | 196 |
| 6853. | For Some Tenants, Satisfaction and Many Questions: Market-rate units in Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village now appear set to become rent-regulated, bringing a reversal of fortune to some residents. | 203 |
| 6854. | Suicide Bomber Kills 7 in Pakistan: The attack at Pakistan's premier aeronautical manufacturing complex on Friday morning was the ninth on major government installations this month. | 181 |
| 6855. | A Lone Cleric Is Loudly Defying Iran's Leaders: The government has been able to silence or intimidate most of its detractors, but not Mehdi Karroubi, its most tenacious and, in many ways, most problematic critic. | 212 |
| 6856. | A.L.C.S. Game 5: Angels 7, Yankees 6: Angels Hold Off Yankees, Staying Alive: A sleepy game turned into an electric matchup in the late innings, with the Angels holding on, 7-6, to send the series back to New York. | 214 |
| 6857. | Behind the War Between White House and Fox: The heated back-and-forth has brought equal delight to Fox's conservative commentators and liberal Democrats. | 153 |
| 6858. | Public Option May Be Added to Health Bill: The Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, has told colleagues that he may include a government-run health insurance plan in a health care bill he will soon take to the Senate floor. | 222 |
| 6859. | Bloomberg Foe's Campaign Shows Lax Management: The Democratic candidate for mayor, William C. Thompson Jr., is often late for scheduled events and shows other signs of limited discipline in his campaign. | 203 |
| 6860. | Paterson Rescinds Flu Vaccination Rule: A judge had halted enforcement of the rule, which would have compelled hundreds of thousands of health care workers and hospital volunteers to be vaccinated for seasonal and swine flu. | 224 |
| 6861. | Practical Traveler: Bargains in Latin America, Where Luxury Costs Less: Meals are often half the cost of their European counterparts, hotels are more luxurious, and spa treatments are so affordable you feel good about splurging. | 228 |
| 6862. | Research Uproar at a Cancer Clinic: A federal investigation found evidence supporting a whistle-blower's claims, raising questions about methods at community research hospitals in the United States. | 198 |
| 6863. | The Cell Refuseniks, an Ever-Shrinking Club: Some 85 percent of adult Americans have cellphones. The rest have strategies for living without this tool. | 151 |
| 6864. | Live Analysis, A.L.C.S. Game 5: Angels 4, Yankees 0, Top of the 2nd: Billy Witz is providing updates and analysis during Game 5 of the Yankees-Angels American League Championship Series in Anaheim, Calif. | 204 |
| 6865. | When the Problems Come Home to Roost: Raising chickens, which promises delicious, untainted eggs and instant membership in the local food movement, isn't all it's cracked up to be. | 180 |
| 6866. | Glitch Complicates Calculations of Carbon Emissions: An accounting irregularity in the way some greenhouse gas emissions are calculated could hobble efforts to reduce them, scientists warn in a new report. | 205 |
| 6867. | Stuyvesant Town Ruling Worries Tenants and Landlords Alike: Hours after the New York Court of Appeals ruled that the owners had improperly raised rents, some landlords canceled deals, and tenants were concerned about their rents. | 229 |
| 6868. | In Philadelphia, Battling Addiction With Those Who Know It Best: Recovering drug addicts are joining with experts in a broad network to help those still struggling with substance abuse and depression. | 200 |
| 6869. | Gaza Report Author Asks U.S. to Clarify Concerns: Richard Goldstone said the U.S. response to the U.N. report on last winter's war in Gaza had been ambivalent. | 159 |
| 6870. | Polar Bear Habitat Proposed for Alaska Coast: The Interior Department proposed to designate more than 200,000 square miles of land, sea and ice along the northern coast of Alaska as critical habitat for polar bears. | 215 |
| 6871. | Strong Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan and Pakistan: KABUL (AP) -- A strong earthquake centered in the towering Hindu Kush mountains shook a wide area of eastern Afghanistan and Pakistan early Friday, swaying buildings in the Afghan and Pakistani capitals. | 255 |
| 6872. | Film: A Fan's Signature Moment: An autograph and collectibles convention, the Hollywood Show brings out actors who are immortal on screen, but very mortal in flesh. | 164 |
| 6873. | Senate Approves Broadened Hate-Crime Measure: The legislation will extend protections to people who are victimized because of their gender or sexual orientation. | 161 |
| 6874. | Senate Majority Leader Reid Leaning Toward 'Public Option' for Insurance: The Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, is leaning toward including a government-run health insurance plan in a health care bill he will soon take to the Senate floor, Democratic senators said Thursday. | 276 |
| 6875. | Chicago News Venture to Sell Content to New York Times: Former editors of The Chicago Tribune, backed by a public TV station and the MacArthur Foundation, are starting a nonprofit news organization. | 198 |
| 6876. | Sports of The Times: Good Decisions Have the Yankees in Control: The Yankees have always spent big sums on their payroll. It's the spending wisely that scares the rest of baseball. | 180 |
| 6877. | Theodore R. Sizer, Leading Education-Reform Advocate, Dies at 77: Mr. Sizer's pluralistic vision of the American high school helped shape the national discourse on education and revise decades-old ideas of what a school should be. | 230 |
| 6878. | U.S. Arrests Hundreds in Raids on Drug Cartel: Attorney General Eric Holder described a series of raids in 19 states to fight a major Mexican drug organization. | 160 |
| 6879. | Newsday Plans to Charge for Online News: Newsday will become one of a handful of U.S. newspapers to charge readers for access to its Web site, in what may be a sign of things to come for a troubled industry. | 207 |
| 6880. | Fed to Step Up Reviews of Compensation at Banks: The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced a plan to eliminate pay packages that in the past have encouraged bankers to take reckless risks. | 188 |
| 6881. | Magazine Preview: State of Distress: After raising taxes, cutting services, increasing tolls and alienating the often-alienated voters of New Jersey, how can Jon Corzine possibly be re-elected this year? | 203 |
| 6882. | U.S. Arrests Hundreds in Drug Raids: Attorney General Eric Holder calls it the largest single strike at a Mexican drug cartel operating in the U.S. | 147 |
| 6883. | Body of Missing Florida Girl Is Found: Investigators on Thursday intensified their search for a suspect in the slaying after the two-day search ended with the discovery of Somer Renee Thompson's body. | 200 |
| 6884. | Iranian and Israeli Envoys Were Both at Nuclear Talks: Israeli and Iranian officials said the two representatives held no private meetings and played down the significance of the news. | 184 |
| 6885. | Fraud Reported in Program to Help New Homebuyers: Just as Congressional leaders are calling to extend a tax credit for first-time homebuyers, government investigators are reporting widespread abuse. | 198 |
| 6886. | Court Deals Blow to Owner of Huge Apartment Complex: The owners of Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village in Manhattan improperly charged market rents on apartments, a court ruled on Thursday. | 194 |
| 6887. | Somali Insurgents Attack Airport: An Islamist insurgent group attacked the main Somali airport with mortars Thursday as the nation's president prepared to board a plane. | 169 |
| 6888. | Times Co. Shows Loss but Beats Forecast: The New York Times Company reported a $35.6 million loss for the third quarter on falling advertising revenue, but deep cost-cutting and newspaper price increases helped beat projections. | 228 |
| 6889. | Rafah Journal: Goods Flood Gaza's Tunnels, Turning Border Area Into a Shopping Mecca: What started as a few clandestine tunnels dug beneath houses has turned into a booming industry that nobody bothers to hide. | 210 |
| 6890. | Once Reviled as Nazi Collaborator, Now Hailed as a Savior: A new film celebrates the life of a Jew who bought the lives of 1,680 Jews but was later hated and killed for having negotiated with Adolf Eichmann. | 207 |
| 6891. | Skin Deep: A Few Cookies a Day to Keep the Pounds Away?: The popularity of cookie diets is hardly surprising in this culture of quick fixes, but cookie critics say the weight-loss plans are neither effective nor healthy. | 220 |
| 6892. | Pakistani Brigadier Assassinated in the Capital: The targeted attack on a senior military officer in Islamabad suggested a new tactic by militants. | 147 |
| 6893. | Phillies 10, Dodgers 4: Phillies Slug Way Back to Series: The Phillies toppled the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series Wednesday night to win the seventh pennant in franchise history. | 220 |
| 6894. | Pope's Offer Raises Idea of Marriage for Catholic Priests: The invitation to join the Catholic Church extends to married Anglican clergy, leading some to wonder whether the move could liberalize the church on a crucial issue: celibacy. | 235 |
| 6895. | A Rope and a Prayer: After more than seven months in Taliban captivity in Pakistan's tribal areas, David Rohde, a Times reporter, and an Afghan colleague decided to attempt a daring escape. | 189 |
| 6896. | For Some Seeking Rebirth, Sweat Lodge Was End: Details emerged from a "spiritual warrior" experience in Arizona that has drawn scrutiny after three people died. | 160 |
| 6897. | M.T.A. Weighs Lower Fares During Off-Peak Hours: Discounts during late nights and weekends would be an abrupt break from a century-old fare model that could be the city's biggest transportation revolution since the demise of the token. | 235 |
| 6898. | Food Experts Worry as World Population and Hunger Grow: The number of hungry people in the world rose to 1.02 billion this year, according to the United Nations. | 161 |
| 6899. | Ex-Employee Is Key Witness in Insider Case: The key witness who brought down the Galleon hedge fund is a former Galleon employee with a history of financial trouble who agreed to cooperate after she was caught using inside information. | 235 |
| 6900. | Obama Campaigns for Corzine in Close Race: Corzine gets some needed help from President Obama in his bid to get re-elected. | 123 |
| 6901. | Live Analysis, N.L.C.S. Game 5: Phillies 3, Dodgers 2, Top of the 2nd: Ben Shpigel and David Waldstein are providing updates and analysis during Game 5 of the Dodgers-Phillies National League Championship Series. | 212 |
| 6902. | Revising the Image of Jackson's Final Days: The Michael Jackson documentary "This is It" reveals footage of a healthy and nimble singer. | 136 |
| 6903. | Facebook and Google Expected to Offer Music: Google's service will allow users to sample music after they search for information. Facebook is adding songs through its gift shop. | 177 |
| 6904. | Concussion Trauma Risk Seen in Amateur Athlete: Brain damage has been identified in a former college football player, showing new evidence about the possible safety risks of college and perhaps high school football. | 215 |
| 6905. | Amid Tough Climate, a Thoughtful Recruitment Process: A trucking company in Indiana realized that the recession allowed it to be methodical in picking one candidate from among nearly 500 applicants. | 198 |
| 6906. | City Room: Ruling Eases Transgender Name Change Petitions: Three Manhattan judges ruled that transgender person seeking judicial permission to change her or his name cannot be required to furnish medical documentation justifying the change. | 240 |
| 6907. | Woman Recants 2007 Story of Kidnap and Assault: Meghan Williams's statement on Wednesday represents a shocking reversal in a racially charged case in West Virginia that led to the conviction of seven people. | 207 |
| 6908. | The First Lady's Hoops: Michelle Obama exercises with children, while promoting school involvement in nutritional meals and student fitness. | 140 |
| 6909. | NYT: Tech Talk for 10/22/2009: Pedro Rafael Rosado reveals his audiophile's approach to ripping CD's. It's National Cybersecurity Awareness month and J.D. Biersdorfer catches up with Trend Micro's director of global education, David Perry. Times social media editor Jennifer Preston drops by the studio for a chat with Bettina Edelstein on her new role and what the Times is doing on Twitter. Plus, tech news of the week, including the release of Windows 7. | 457 |
| 6910. | Senate Rejects 'Doc Fix' Spending Bill, as Some Democrats Side With Republicans: In a vote that was a highly symbolic proxy for the larger partisan fight over health care policy, the Senate on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have averted steep cuts in Medicare payments to doctors. | 286 |
| 6911. | U.S. to Order Steep Pay Cuts at Firms That Got Most Aid: The seven companies that received the biggest bailouts are expected to cut the salaries of their 25 best-paid executives by an average of about 90 percent from last year. | 227 |
| 6912. | Magazine Preview: The Audacity of 'Precious': Is America ready for a movie about an obese Harlem girl raped and impregnated by her abusive father? | 146 |
| 6913. | State of the Art: New Windows Is a Lucky 7: The Windows 7 operating system fixes much of what users hated about the much-maligned Vista. | 136 |
| 6914. | Panel Votes Against Insurer Exemption: A House committee has voted to strip the health insurance industry of its exemption from federal antitrust laws as senators announced plans to take the same step. | 201 |
| 6915. | Mass. Man Arrested in Terrorism Case: The authorities said the man had conspired with others to attack people at a shopping mall and to attack two members of the executive branch of the federal government. | 205 |
| 6916. | Fate of White House Counsel Is in Doubt After Bruising Fights: There is speculation that Gregory B. Craig, who has made a series of tough decisions as one of the president's top lawyers, is on the way out. | 205 |
| 6917. | Analysis: Despite 2004, History Is on Yankees' Side: Pitching is the main difference between the team now and the one that dropped a 3-1 lead to Boston five years ago. | 167 |
| 6918. | In Atlanta, a Long Line of Black Mayors May Be Broken: The current front-runner, Mary Norwood, is a white Junior Leaguer running for mayor as a populist outsider. | 162 |
| 6919. | Rise of Mandarin Changes the Sound of Chinatown: Cantonese, formerly dominant, is being swept aside by Mandarin, the lingua franca of more recent immigrants. | 157 |
| 6920. | Mass. Man Arrested in Terrorism Case: A Massachusetts man has been arrested on federal terrorism-related charges on suspicion of planning attacks inside and outside the United States. | 183 |
| 6921. | Galleon to Begin Wind-Down of Funds: The Galleon Group, whose founder whose founder is one of six individuals accused of participating in a wide-ranging insider trading scheme, said in a letter to employees and investors on Wednesday that it will begin winding down its hedge funds as it faces investor redemptions. Read the letter on DealBook. | 344 |
| 6922. | Morgan Stanley Returns to a Profit: The results marked a reversal of fortune for Morgan Stanley, which had reported three consecutive quarterly losses. | 151 |
| 6923. | On the White House: Emanuel at the Epicenter: Then and Now: "HouseQuake," a new film on the 2006 midterm elections, features Rahm Emanuel, as relentless a campaigner as he is a White House chief of staff. | 204 |
| 6924. | Iran Agrees to Draft of Deal on Exporting Nuclear Fuel: The agreement with Iranian negotiators would have to be approved in Tehran and Washington, and key details about timing of the shipments remained unclear. | 210 |
| 6925. | Iraq Lawmkers Fail to Speed Elections: The deadlock increased the pressure to delay Iraq's national elections, which in turn might slow down the American withdrawal from the country. | 182 |
| 6926. | With New Afghan Vote, Path to Stability Is Unclear: Abdullah Abdullah, the chief rival to President Hamid Karzai, said Wednesday he was prepared for a runoff but left open the possibility of joining a coalition government. | 222 |
| 6927. | Moscow Journal: Lifting the Lid on Russia's Art of Lavish Gift Giving: Until recently, Aleksandr Y. Khochinsky specialized in providing high-class grease for the best-connected palms in Russia. | 193 |
| 6928. | Group Cites 'Enforced Disappearances' in China: At least 43 ethnic Uighur men from far western China have disappeared, a human rights group said in a report released on Wednesday. | 179 |
| 6929. | Telling Court He's Gay, Mob Informer Crosses Line: Robert Mormando, a confessed Gambino family gunman, made the admission at a sentencing hearing in the hope of a shorter term. | 176 |
| 6930. | Papers Detail Swiss Pursuit of Polanski: Documents shed further light on the process that led to the filmmaker Roman Polanski's arrest in Switzerland. | 150 |
| 6931. | For Car Buyers, the Brand Romance Is Gone: Only 20 percent of new-car buyers this year have stayed with their previous brand, a reversal of shopping trends from decades ago. | 173 |
| 6932. | Yankees 10, Angels 1: A Two-Man Show: C. C. Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez powered the Yankees to a victory over the Los Angeles Angels in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. | 186 |
| 6933. | A New Old Freebie: Restaurant Matches Return: Despite the smoking bans in place in many states, matches are experiencing a renaissance as the restaurant world's freebie of choice. | 179 |
| 6934. | One Reporter's Lonely Beat, Witnessing Executions: Michael Graczyk, an A.P. reporter in Houston, has probably seen more executions than anyone else in the country. Fewer reporters are with him these days. | 204 |
| 6935. | For City Opera Costumes, Lofty New Roles: The artist E.V. Day has been given free rein to rummage through New York City Opera's considerable costume closets to create an installation in the David H. Koch Theater. | 212 |
| 6936. | AIDS Vaccine Trial Shows Only Slight Protection: The full results from a trial in Thailand showed that the vaccine's protective effect might be even weaker than researchers first admitted. | 188 |
| 6937. | Volcker Has Obama's Ear, but Not on Banks: The former Fed chief said the giant banks must be broken apart and separated from risky trading on Wall Street, a view not shared by many in the White House. | 200 |
| 6938. | Violence in the Newest Olympic City Rattles Brazil: Just weeks after Rio de Janeiro was selected to host the 2016 Olympic Games, drug bandits shot down a police helicopter. | 172 |
| 6939. | In Shift, Cancer Group Has Concerns on Screenings: The American Cancer Society says screenings can come with a risk of overtreating many small cancers while missing cancers that are deadly. | 189 |
| 6940. | The Chief Fund-Raiser in New York: President Obama traveled to New York as the major rainmaker for Democratic events. | 117 |
| 6941. | Live Analysis A.L.C.S. Game 4: Yankees at Angels, First Inning: Game analysis of Game 4 of the A.L.C.S. between the Yankees and the Angels. | 139 |
| 6942. | Rising Debt a Threat to Japanese Economy: Japan's debt could soon reach twice the size of its $5 trillion economy 0 the biggest, in real terms, the world has seen. | 163 |
| 6943. | A Drone Strike and Dwindling Hope: The area of Pakistan where David Rohde, a Times reporter, and two Afghan colleagues were held for months was frequently hit by missiles fired by American drones. | 196 |
| 6944. | The Pour: Eat Local; Drink European: At many restaurants in the Bay Area, the dedication to using local ingredients does not extend to the wine list. | 149 |
| 6945. | 2 South Carolina Republicans Apologize for Reference to Jews: Two county chairmen have apologized for a newspaper op-ed article that stereotyped Jews as financial penny-pinchers. | 178 |
| 6946. | San Francisco to Vote on Immigration Reporting Policy: The city's board of supervisors is expected to vote Tuesday to overturn a policy that has been at the center of a debate over offering illegal immigrants sanctuary. | 219 |
| 6947. | Pitching Sabathia on Short Rest Is the Right Move: Given that the effect is so small and that the difference between C.C. Sabathia and the Yankees' fourth starter is so large, starting Sabathia today is almost certainly the right move to make. | 243 |
| 6948. | Poland to Accept Missile Defense Offer: The plan for so-called SM-3 missiles, proposed in Washington last month, will be spelled out in more detail on Wednesday when Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. holds talks with leaders in Warsaw. | 236 |
| 6949. | Bernard Kerik Is Sent to Jail: The former police commissioner has his bail revoked. | 83 |
| 6950. | California Sues State Street for $200 Million: California's attorney general, Jerry Brown, said Tuesday that he was suing State Street, the large Boston-based bank, accusing it of committing "unconscionable fraud" against the state's two largest employee pension funds, Calpers and Calstrs. | 290 |
| 6951. | Leading Board of Education, Thompson Wielded Deft Hand Behind the Scenes: In the contentious world of New York City schools under Mayor Rudolph W, Giuliani, William C. Thompson Jr. played politics efficiently and largely in the background. | 239 |
| 6952. | U.S. Stocks Falter on Economic Data: Producer prices and housing starts overshadow strong earnings from Apple and Caterpillar. | 126 |
| 6953. | Justices to Decide if Detainees Can Be Released Into U.S.: The Supreme Court has agreed to take a case concerning 17 prisoners held at Guant0namo Bay who have been determined to pose no threat to the U.S. | 204 |
| 6954. | College Costs Keep Rising, Report Says: The average annual cost of tuition and fees at four-year public colleges rose 6.5 percent from last year, to $7,020, according to a report issued on Tuesday. | 197 |
| 6955. | Bullpen Move Backfires on Yankees: Replacing Dave Robertson with Alfredo Aceves did not have the desired result for Yankees Manager Joe Girardi. | 144 |
| 6956. | Supreme Court Takes Detainee Case: The Supreme Court said it would hear a case from Chinese Muslims who remained in custody after the Pentagon determined they posed no threat to the United States. | 196 |
| 6957. | Pope Approves Plan to Allow Anglicans Into the Fold: Former Anglicans who become Catholic will be allowed to preserve some liturgical traditions from the Church of England. | 172 |
| 6958. | Karzai Agrees to Run-Off Election in Afghanistan: Under heavy pressure, President Hamid Karzai agreed on Tuesday to hold a run-off election with his top challenger on Nov. 7. | 174 |
| 6959. | Hopes Fade for Comprehensive Climate Treaty: At an upcoming meeting on climate change in Copenhagen, officials now expect only incremental steps. | 145 |
| 6960. | Pope Approves Plan to Bring Anglicans Into the Fold: The new provision will allow Anglicans to join the Catholic Church while maintaining their Anglican identity and many of their liturgical traditions. | 202 |
| 6961. | Galleon Fund Tries to Stem Wave of Withdrawals: The hedge fund at the center of a major insider trading case raced to assure its anxious employees and investors. | 161 |
| 6962. | After Cutting Costs, Pfizer Profits Rise: The pharmaceutical company posted a $2.28 billion profit for the third quarter, as aggressive cost-cutting helped offset unfavorable foreign currency exchange and declining sales. | 221 |
| 6963. | Holding Off Disaster: The Race to Save Lehman: In this excerpt from a new book by Andrew Ross Sorkin, Lehman's chairman reaches out in several directions to find relief for his sinking firm. | 190 |
| 6964. | Court Orders Polanski Kept in Jail: Swiss authorities said the director Roman Polanski presented a high flight risk and said he had to stay in prison ahead of his possible extradition to the U.S. | 195 |
| 6965. | Phan Thiet Journal: Golf Courses Now Grow in Vietnam's Rice Fields: More than 140 golf course projects around the country are devouring farmland and putting a strain on water resources. | 185 |
| 6966. | AIDS Vaccine Seen as Modest Help: Fresh results from the world's first successful test of an experimental AIDS vaccine confirm that it is only marginally effective and suggest that its protection against HIV infection may wane over time. | 237 |
| 6967. | Iraqi Campus Is Under Gang's Sway: One of Iraq's most prestigious universities was closed temporarily because of a student gang accused of murdering and raping students and professors. | 184 |
| 6968. | As Pakistan Makes Gains, Resistance From Taliban: After days of fighting, the army seized control of important tactical highlands from the Taliban. | 147 |
| 6969. | Study Finds Growing Work for School Counselors: Nearly half of public schools have raised the caseloads of high school counselors this year, compared with last year, with the average increase exceeding 53 students. | 214 |
| 6970. | On Game's Final Swing, Rollins Changes Everything: PHILADELPHIA 0 One out is all that separated the Los Angeles Dodgers from revival. The National League Championship Series was about to become exactly that, a series again, until one vicious swing by Jimmy Rollins snuffed the Dodgers' hopes and reinforced the Philadelphia Phillies' reputation as the most resilient and best come-from-behind team in the league. | 412 |
| 6971. | Thin Line Separates Insider Trading and Research: Wall Street's relentless quest for an edge in trading stocks has complex boundaries, making insider trading allegations difficult to prove. | 189 |
| 6972. | N.L.C.S. Game 4: Phillies 5, Dodgers 4: Gametracking and live analysis of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers. | 186 |
| 6973. | Times Moves to Trim 100 in Newsroom: The newspaper is offering buyouts, but layoffs will follow if an insufficient number fail to sign up, employees were told on Monday. | 169 |
| 6974. | Angels 5, Yankees 4, 11 Innings: Angels Make Sure to Stick Around: The Angels won Game 3 of the American League Championship Series and showed that they will not be easy to eliminate. | 183 |
| 6975. | 'You Have Atomic Bombs, but We Have Suicide Bombers.': The Taliban fighters who kidnapped David Rohde, a Times reporter, and two Afghans were guided by a strident belief that the United States was waging a war against Islam. The third installment in Mr. Rohde's account of his captivity. | 287 |
| 6976. | Financial Giants Donating Little to Obama Party: The Wall Street giants that received a financial lifeline from Washington are reluctant to deliver "thank you" gifts to President Obama and Democrats in the form of political donations. | 234 |
| 6977. | A Moo-Moo Here, and Better Test Scores Later: To prepare its students for test questions that mention horses, cows and corn, the Harlem Success Academy hauls its students to the Queens Farm Museum every year. | 208 |
| 6978. | Judge Lifts Los Angeles Ban on New Cannabis Clubs: The ruling will complicate the city's efforts to crackdown on medical marijuana dispensaries. | 144 |
| 6979. | Some Hint at Progress on Climate Deal: A two-day meeting ended with hints that rich and developing nations might be able to bridge at least some of their differences on issues hobbling agreement on a new climate treaty. | 219 |
| 6980. | Medicare Premiums to Rise 15 Percent as Costs Jump: The increase means that monthly premiums would top $100 for the first time 0 a stark indication of the rise in costs that is driving the health care reform debate. | 215 |
| 6981. | Recycling Goes From Less Waste to Zero Waste: An antigarbage strategy known as "zero waste" is moving from the fringes to the mainstream, taking hold in school cafeterias, national parks, restaurants, stadiums and corporations. | 227 |
| 6982. | Pakistani Army Touts Progress Against Taliban: After three days of fighting, army troops took control of important tactical highlands. | 134 |
| 6983. | Live Analysis: Yankees 1, Angels 0, 3rd Inning: Live analysis of A.L.C.S. Game 3 between the Angels and Yankees. | 112 |
| 6984. | In the Bronx, a Clash of Cultures Turns Violent: Muslim immigrants from West Africa who live in the Claremont neighborhood say tensions with their black American neighbors have escalated. | 187 |
| 6985. | Strong Mac Sales Boost Apple's Profits: The company continued to post strong gains in the computer segment while its rivals are still struggling to recover from the recession's impact on consumer spending. | 205 |
| 6986. | Times Says It Will Cut 100 Newsroom Jobs: The New York Times says it will trim 100 newsroom jobs by the end of the year, a reduction of about 8 percent. | 152 |
| 6987. | News Analysis: Fruits of Violence Pose a Challenge for Mideast Peace: As the Obama administration tries to broker a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there is a dark truth lurking: force has produced clearer results than talk. | 240 |
| 6988. | Analysis: Why Was Cliff Lee Pitching So Late?: Both Joe Torre and Charlie Manuel wasted precious pitches from premier hurlers in Game 3 of the N.L.C.S. | 151 |
| 6989. | Icahn Offers $6 Billion to Help CIT: The billionaire financier says a loan could help the CIT Group, a business lender, avoid bankruptcy. | 137 |
| 6990. | Parents in Balloon Hoax to Surrender: Richard Heene and his wife, Mayumi, are accused of staging a hoax. The authorities expect to file charges against them on Wednesday, and their lawyer said they would plead not guilty. | 221 |
| 6991. | Justice Dept. Issues New Medical Marijuana Policy: People who use marijuana for medical purposes and those who distribute it will not face federal prosecution, provided they act according to state laws. | 202 |
| 6992. | Obama's Sudan Strategy to Include Incentives: The White House hopes to build pressure on the government to end the abuses that have left millions of people dead or displaced in its vast Darfur region. | 200 |
| 6993. | Fed Chief Cites Trade Imbalances' Role in Crisis: Ben S. Bernanke, the Federal Reserve chairman, said Asian nations are now the engine of a global economic recovery. | 165 |
| 6994. | Iran Issues Veiled Threats Ahead of Nuclear Talks: The Iranian government indicated Monday that it could back away from an agreement to temporarily send more than three-quarters of its nuclear stockpile to Russia and France. | 224 |
| 6995. | Somali Pirates Seize Chinese Ship With 25 Crew: The naval spokesman for the European Union's anti-piracy force says Somali pirates have seized a Chinese cargo ship with 25 people onboard. | 187 |
| 6996. | New Medical Marijuana Policy Outlined: Under new legal guidelines, federal drug agents won't pursue pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers in states that allow medical marijuana. | 190 |
| 6997. | Election Audit Said to Show Karzai Has 48 Percent: The finding by a special audit committee could force President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan into a runoff vote with his top challenger, Abdullah Abdullah. | 204 |
| 6998. | Iran Says U.S., Britain Behind Attack: The commander-in-chief of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps that was targeted in bombings on Sunday, said documents the attack to the U.S. and Britain. | 196 |
| 6999. | Analysis: Rodriguez Is at Ease With Himself and October: Often maligned for his failure to produce in the postseason, Alex Rodriguez has become a one-man story of redemption during these playoffs. | 196 |
| 7000. | Britain's Brown Urges Climate Pact Action: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said that failure to strike a new global deal on reducing greenhouse emissions would be catastrophic. | 181 |
| 7001. | Stumping With Mayor, Giuliani Stirs Old Fears: The former mayor warned that crime could go up if Michael R. Bloomberg is not re-elected. Democrats asked the mayor to disavow the comments. | 187 |
| 7002. | Decision on Afghan Troops May Wait: Officials said President Obama could postpone any decision on sending more troops until the disputed election has been settled. | 163 |
| 7003. | Tegucigalpa Journal: Amid a Crisis, Hondurans Heap Large Hopes on a Tiny Religious Icon: Many Hondurans are looking to Our Lady of Suyapa, their country's patron saint who is revered for her power to work miracles, to help put the country back on track. | 253 |
| 7004. | Face-to-Face Socializing Starts With a Mobile Post: A social networking service where the operative question is not "what are you doing?" but "where are you going?" | 164 |
| 7005. | American Album: Students' Advocate Was Once Convicts' Last Hope: After representing death row clients for 20 stressful years, Tom Dunn traded the courthouse for a middle school. | 177 |
| 7006. | N.L.C.S. Game 3: Phillies 11, Dodgers 0: Lee and Phillies Swamp Dodgers and Take Series Lead: Cliff Lee, the Phillies' starting pitcher, dominated the Dodgers' lineup, and the Phillies' bats were alive all night in Game 3. The Phillies lead the series, 2-1. | 257 |
| 7007. | New Medical Marijuana Policy Issued: The Obama administration will not seek to arrest medical marijuana users and suppliers as long as they conform to state laws, under new policy guidelines to be sent to federal prosecutors Monday. | 232 |
| 7008. | Indicting DNA Profiles Now Critical in Old Rape Cases: New York City authorities' efforts to file charges against unknown attackers are leading to convictions years after the statute of limitations ran out on an assault. | 220 |
| 7009. | UConn Cornerback Dies After Being Stabbed in Brawl: Jasper Howard, a 20-year-old junior cornerback for the UConn football team, died after being stabbed during a brawl outside a dance on campus early Sunday. | 207 |
| 7010. | Foreclosures Force Ex-Homeowners To Turn to Shelters: Over the last year, an average of 10 percent of homeless people became so through foreclosure, which was rarely a factor even three years ago. | 196 |
| 7011. | Arrest of Hedge Fund Chief Unsettles the Industry: At the center of the investigation into a purported insider trading ring is Raj Rajaratnam, who rose from a technology analyst to become a hedge fund billionaire. | 213 |
| 7012. | Live Analysis of N.L.C.S. Game 3: Phillies 6, Dodgers 0, Bottom of the 4th: Ben Shpigel and Bob Goetz are providing updates during Game 3 of the Dodgers-Phillies National League Championship Series. | 198 |
| 7013. | Uneasy Engagement: China's Export of Its Culture Stumbles Amid State Control: At the Frankfurt Book Fair, what Beijing hoped would be a celebration of cultural achievements became a tug-of-war between control and free speech. | 225 |
| 7014. | Energy Firms Find No Unity on Bill to Battle Climate Change: The nation's energy producers are splintering into competing camps battling over policy decisions worth hundreds of billions of dollars in coming decades. | 215 |
| 7015. | Diverse Sources Pour Cash Into Taliban's War Chest: Despite efforts by the U.S. and its allies to cripple the Taliban's sophisticated financial network, American officials say they've barely made a dent. | 203 |
| 7016. | Egypt Demands Return of Nefertiti Statue: Celebrations of the reopening of the Neues Museum in Berlin have been marred by a dispute over a 3,300-year-old bust of Queen Nefertiti. | 178 |
| 7017. | Inside the Islamic Emirate: After being kidnapped in Afghanistan, David Rohde, a Times reporter, and two Afghan colleagues were moved into the tribal areas of Pakistan. The second installment in a series offering Mr. Rohde's account of his captivity. | 250 |
| 7018. | Live Analysis: Jets 13, Bills 13, Third Quarter: Gametracking and live analysis of the Jets-Bills game at the Meadowlands. | 122 |
| 7019. | In Somalia, a New Template for Fighting Terrorism: Sixteen years after Black Hawk Down, America is back fighting in Somalia. The new formula: Scale down nation building. Build diplomacy. Focus on stopping Al Qaeda. | 214 |
| 7020. | UConn Football Player Fatally Stabbed: Jasper Howard was stabbed during a fight after a school-sponsored dance early Sunday morning and later died from his injuries. | 165 |
| 7021. | Live Analysis: Saints 48, Giants 27: Joe Lapointe provides live analysis of the Giants-Saints game. | 99 |
| 7022. | In Praise of Amy Tan and San Francisco's Literary Life: An event to honor the novelist Amy Tan captured San Francisco literary life in a nutshell, especially its sense of community and school spirit. | 199 |
| 7023. | Dollar's Decline Brings Troubles but an Upside for Exports: As economists, pundits and politicians debate the reasons for the dollar's rapid fall, Robert Stevenson and his workers in Buffalo, N.Y., are watching the slide with glee. | 231 |
| 7024. | Remembering Afghanistan's Golden Age: From the 1930s to the 1970s, Afghanistan had a semblance of a national government and Kabul was known as "the Paris of Central Asia." | 171 |
| 7025. | Pakistan Moves Farther Into Taliban Land: The Pakistani military moved deeper into South Waziristan, hitting Taliban targets with F-16 fighter jets as troops supported by helicopter gunships climbed higher into the terrain. | 223 |
| 7026. | Sheriff Calls Balloon Chase a Hoax: An episode that transfixed the nation 0 a balloon floating through the sky with a 6-year-old believed inside 0 was declared "a hoax" by the Larimer County sheriff's office. | 208 |
| 7027. | Balloon Saga: Sheriff's News Conference: A news conference with details on what the Heene family will be charged with. | 118 |
| 7028. | A Lifeline Not Made in the U.S.A.: With the economy in tatters, foreign companies are providing alternatives for American workers. | 130 |
| 7029. | Surfacing: Old Jaffa Embraces the New: The ancient port city of Jaffa, at the edge of Tel Aviv, was once considered a dilapidated backwater, but now millions of dollars are being pumped into attracting locals and tourists. | 222 |
| 7030. | Taliban Vow to Defeat Army in Pakistan Offensive: Pakistani troops and the Taliban fought fierce battles in a militant sanctuary near the Afghan border, with both sides claiming early victories. | 194 |
| 7031. | UConn Player Fatally Stabbed: A University of Connecticut football player died Sunday following an on-campus stabbing, hours after the team's victory over Louisville. | 166 |
| 7032. | Kerry Supports Troops Surge Coupled With Strategy: Senator John F. Kerry said any surge in U.S. forces in Afghanistan must be carried out with assurances that government reforms there were under way. | 199 |
| 7033. | Sunday Routine | Tamara Tunie: Deep Breaths Before the First Down: Ms. Tunie, who is in her 10th season on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," wakes up late on Sunday, does yoga and then watches the game. | 205 |
| 7034. | Nokia Tries to Undo Blunders in U.S.: The world's biggest cellphone maker has seen its share of the U.S. market slide to 7 percent from a peak of 35 percent, but it is now trying to turn around. | 194 |
| 7035. | Iran Guard Commanders Are Killed in Bombings: Five commanders of Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps were killed and dozens of others left dead and injured in two bombings in Iran's southeastern frontier with Pakistan, according to state news agencies. | 264 |
| 7036. | Complaint Box | Immobile on the Phone: Why can't our fellow cellphone users kindly step aside, rather than obliviously block sidewalks and staircases?. | 151 |
| 7037. | Several Iran Guard Commanders Said to Be Killed in Blast: TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's official news agency is reporting that at least 20 people, including five senior commanders of the elite Revolutionary Guard, have been killed in a suicide bombing in southeastern Iran. | 271 |
| 7038. | A.L.C.S. Game 2: Yankees 4, Angels 3, 13 Innings: Yankees Win Deep Into a Cold, Wet Night: The Yankees and the Angels battled each other in a taught, exciting game that finally unraveled on an Angels' throwing error in the 13th inning. The Yankees lead the series 2-0. | 268 |
| 7039. | Sheriff Says Charges Will Be Filed in Balloon Saga: The announcement by the Larimer County sheriff's office indicated that authorities had gleaned new information from the family of Richard and Mayumi Heene. | 207 |
| 7040. | Allies Press Karzai to Accept Election Audit Results: Western officials say that Mr. Karzai seems to be balking at accepting the results, and a flurry of visits and phone calls from officials was aimed at averting a crisis. | 223 |
| 7041. | Sheriff Says Charges Will Be Filed in Balloon Saga: FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) -- The sheriff who said he believed a couple was being honest when they reported their son was set adrift on a homemade helium balloon now says criminal charges will be filed in the incident. | 268 |
| 7042. | Live Analysis of A.L.C.S. Game 2: Yankees 2, Angels 0, Top 4th: Live analysis of Game 2 of the A.L.C.S. | 103 |
| 7043. | Forecast for Microsoft: Partly Cloudy: From health care systems to cellphones, the C.E.O. Steven A. Ballmer wants Microsoft "to invent everything that's important on the planet." | 178 |
| 7044. | Iran Releases Foreign Newsweek Reporter on Bail: Iran released Maziar Bahari on bail almost four months after he was arrested following the country's disputed presidential election. | 181 |
| 7045. | McCoy Struggles, but Longhorns Beat Sooners 16-13: DALLAS (AP) -- Colt McCoy was a mess. His right thumbnail was ready to fall off, a nagging cold was wearing him down and Oklahoma was confusing him with blitzes he'd never seen. | 228 |
| 7046. | Los Angeles Prepares for Clash Over Marijuana: Law enforcement officials and marijuana supporters disagree over how to regulate the dispensaries that have sprouted in the city since 2002. | 187 |
| 7047. | 7 Months, 10 Days in Captivity: David Rohde, a Times reporter, and two Afghan colleagues were kidnapped by the Taliban in 2008 and held for seven months in Pakistan. This is the first installment in a five-part series offering his account. | 239 |
| 7048. | City Critic: Three Wheels Through the Park: Having never thought to ride one, I had to wonder, could pedicabs really be that bad? | 129 |
| 7049. | Migrants Going North Now Risk Kidnappings: To kidnappers in Mexico, migrants' relatives in the United States are a major source of ransom revenue. | 146 |
| 7050. | From Altar Wine to Beer Pong, Flu Fears Curbs Life's Rituals: What used to be O.K. is not anymore, as the flu has ushered in new standards of etiquette that can be, in turns, mundane, absurd and heart breaking. | 210 |
| 7051. | Artist Admits Using Other Photo for 'Hope' Poster: Shepard Fairey, whose "Hope" poster of President Obama became an emblem of the campaign, admitted lying about which Associated Press photograph he used as a source. | 215 |
| 7052. | Months to Live: Fellow Inmates Ease the Pain of Dying in Jail: American prisons are home to a growing geriatric population and about 75 prisons have started hospice programs, half of them using inmate volunteers. | 212 |
| 7053. | Maldives Government Dives for Climate Change: Members of the Maldives' Cabinet donned scuba gear and used hand signals at an underwater meeting staged to highlight the threat of global warming. | 193 |
| 7054. | Pedal Peepers in Vermont: It's no secret that this state's autumn palette is spectacular. But experiencing it in slow motion in the company of other cyclists is a revelation for all the senses. | 193 |
| 7055. | Angels' Hunter Shrugs Off Game 1's Mistakes: Past losses to the Yankees have taught the Angels' Torii Hunter the folly of divining too much significance from the opening game of a series. | 187 |
| 7056. | Questions for Ruth Reichl: Clearing the Table: The editor of Gourmet talks about losing her magazine (and eating silkworm larvae). | 130 |
| 7057. | Frustrated Liberal Lawmaker Balances Beliefs and Politics: Earl Blumenauer, a liberal congressman from Portland, Ore., had faith that President Obama and Democrats in Congress would yield progressive advances. It has been, he says, "a hard landing." | 249 |
| 7058. | The Science of Spending Stimulus Money Wisely: The federal stimulus included $18 billion for scientific research and development, but experts disagree on whether this is compatible with the intent of Congress to create jobs quickly. | 232 |
| 7059. | Pakistan Moves Troops Into Taliban Stronghold: Pakistan moved troops into the Taliban stronghold of South Waziristan in a long-anticipated ground offensive against the Qaeda-backed militants in treacherous terrain. | 214 |
| 7060. | The Saturday Profile: At 86, a Liberal-Minded Party Elder Is Still Jousting With China's Censors: Du Daozheng, the former head of the Chinese government's censorship efforts, now spends his days pushing shunned topics into the public domain. | 241 |
| 7061. | Pakistan Said to Begin Offensive in Tribal Area: ISLAMABAD (AP) -- More than 30,000 Pakistani soldiers launched a major ground offensive in the main al-Qaida and Taliban stronghold along the Afghan border early Saturday, officials told The Associated Press -- the nuclear-armed U.S. ally's toughest test yet against militants aiming to topple the state. | 353 |
| 7062. | Obama Threatens Insurers' Anti-Trust Exemption: In a radio address marked by sharp attacks, President Obama threatened to strip the health care industry of its longstanding exemption from federal anti-trust laws. | 212 |
| 7063. | Cunning After Caution at London Art Fair: At this year's Frieze Art Fair in London 0 the most prestigious fair of contemporary art in a city known for contemporary art 0 there is a hunger to buy, but at the right price. | 219 |
| 7064. | 'Hope' Poster Artist Admits Error: NEW YORK (AP) -- Artist Shepard Fairey, who designed the famous Obama ''HOPE'' poster, admitted Friday that he used a different Associated Press photo than what he had alleged to create his work and instead used a picture the news organization has claimed was his source. | 306 |
| 7065. | Beijing's Air Is Cleaner, but Far From Clean: After tough measures to curb emissions, the trend toward clearer skies in Beijing is undeniable. | 142 |
| 7066. | Your Money: For Financial Planners, a Year of Tough Questions: After a year of difficult meetings with worried clients, five planners discuss the hard questions they faced and the answers they gave. | 198 |
| 7067. | In a Tighter New Jersey Race, a Testier 2nd Debate: As the campaign for governor tightens up, exchanges among the incumbent, Jon Corzine, and the challengers Christopher Christie and Christopher Daggett sharpen. | 211 |
| 7068. | U.S. Alters Disputed Immigration Rules for Police: The Department of Homeland Security said it had revamped the program to focus on illegal immigrants engaged in serious crime. | 176 |
| 7069. | Yankees 4, Angels 1: Small Ball and a Big Lefty Lift Yankees: C. C. Sabathia kept the Angels stuck in their tracks for eight innings of a Yankees victory, allowing four hits and striking out seven with a walk. | 209 |
| 7070. | Bipartisan Spirit, at Least for a Moment, in Bush Country: President Obama ventured deep into Bush territory, joining the first President George Bush to promote volunteerism, a favorite theme of both men. | 204 |
| 7071. | U.S. to Engage Sudan Leaders to Uphold Pact With Rebels: An official said the White House's policy would use a mix of "incentives and pressure" to end the human rights abuses that have burnished Darfur into the American conscience. | 231 |
| 7072. | Big City: A Transplant Patient Finds That the Force Is Still With Him: David Ware, the renowned saxophonist, did not want a kidney transplant, fearing that someone else's life force would be inside him. He was wrong. | 216 |
| 7073. | Bailout Helps Revive Banks, and Bonuses: Efforts to stabilize the financial system also set the stage for financial titans to make fortunes in more lucrative areas then lending people money. | 190 |
| 7074. | Hedge Fund Chief Is Charged With Fraud: Six people were arrested on Friday in what prosecutors called the biggest insider trading scheme ever involving a hedge fund. | 165 |
| 7075. | Live Analysis of A.L.C.S. Game 1: Yankees 2, Angels 1, Bottom 5th: Live analysis of Game 1 of the A.L.C.S. | 106 |
| 7076. | Held by the Taliban: On Saturday, the Times will begin a series of articles and video, running through Thursday, that offer a first-person account by David Rohde of his seven months as a captive of the Taliban in Pakistan. | 222 |
| 7077. | Rye Journal: A Believer in Heroism, to Jews' Lasting Gratitude: Dr. Tina Strobos, who is being honored on Monday by a Jewish organization, hid more than 100 Jews in her rooming house in Amsterdam during the Holocaust. | 217 |
| 7078. | San Francisco Journal: Celebrate a Quake? Why Shouldn't We?: San Franciscans planned to commemorate the anniversary of a deadly quake with barbecue, bands, potato salad and "emergency preparedness bingo." | 204 |
| 7079. | The Secret New York Minute: Every Train Leaves a Bit Late: Railroads have a little secret: every commuter train that leaves New York City deliberately leaves a minute late, to help the harried. | 193 |
| 7080. | Hedge Fund Executive Is Charged With Insider Trading: Raj Rajaratnam, the founder of the Galleon Group, a big New York hedge fund, was charged on Friday with insider trading in the stocks of several companies, including Advanced Micro Devices, Clearwire and Akamai, earning about $20 million in the process. | 307 |
| 7081. | Deficit Hits $1.4 Trillion, Complicating Stimulus Plans: The deficit is the largest relative to the size of the economy since 1945, underscoring the challenge to shrink the fiscal gap even as the White House considers more steps to stimulate a slow recovery. | 258 |
| 7082. | In Hawaii's Health System, Lessons for Lawmakers: The state has had success over 35 years of requiring employers to provide workers with care benefits. | 151 |
| 7083. | Vaccine Shortfall Predicted as Swine Flu Cases Rise: The swine flu is in 41 states, and flulike illnesses account for 6.1 percent of doctor visits, health officials said. | 170 |
| 7084. | Live Analysis: Phillies-Dodgers, N.L.C.S. Game 2: Times writers are providing updates on Game 2 of the Dodgers-Phillies National League Championship Series | 155 |
| 7085. | Federal Deficit Hits All-Time High of $1.42 Trillion: The federal deficit has surged to an all-time high as the recession caused tax revenues to plunge while the government was spending massive amounts to jump-start the economy. | 228 |
| 7086. | In Mexican Drug War, Fears Compounds Investigators' Troubles: Swamped with homicides and other drug crimes, investigators cope with too little expertise and too much corruption, and they are targets themselves. | 210 |
| 7087. | Analysis: Torre Had Faith, to a Fault, in Dodgers' Loss: If this year's Dodgers give Joe Torre his first pennant for a team other than the Yankees, it will be in spite of his managing, not because of it. | 203 |
| 7088. | Judge Halts Mandatory Flu Vaccines for Health Care Workers: A state judge on Friday halted enforcement of a New York State directive requiring that health care workers receive flu vaccines. | 190 |
| 7089. | Authorities Investigating Family for Possible Balloon Hoax: Officials in Colorado said they plan to investigate the Heene family to determine whether the balloon incident was a hoax and if they should pursue criminal charges. | 225 |
| 7090. | C.I.A. Still Cagey About Oswald Mystery: The agency is fighting to keep secret documents about an anti-Castro group that clashed with Lee Harvey Oswald. | 152 |
| 7091. | Prime Minister in Zimbabwe Boycotts Unity Government: Zimbabwe's prime minister and opposition leader said he was not officially pulling out of the government but said the action was to protest the "persecution" of a top aide. | 226 |
| 7092. | U.N. Rights Council Endorses Gaza Report: The endorsement may set up international prosecution of Israelis and Palestinians accused of war crimes. | 146 |
| 7093. | At $2.5 Billion, G.E.'s Quarterly Profit Hints at Stability: Despite continued problems in General Electric's finance unit, industrial orders increased $500 million over the previous quarter. | 191 |
| 7094. | Monk's Moods: This superbly textured, compassionate biography of Thelonious Monk charts his triumphs and his struggles, his roots and his artistic vision. | 154 |
| 7095. | Yankees and Angels Get Ready for the Rain: The wet conditions predicted for Friday and Saturday could hinder the Angels' celebrated running game. | 145 |
| 7096. | 4 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan: The soldiers were killed after their patrol vehicle hit an improvised explosive device, officials said on Friday. | 152 |
| 7097. | With $1 Billion Loss, Bank of America Misses Its Forecast: The third-quarter loss came as growing numbers of consumer loans soured and the bank paid millions of dollars to wean itself off government life support. | 212 |
| 7098. | The Lede: Interview Sets Off Skeptics of Balloon Drama: An interview on CNN sparked suggestions that the balloon incident might have been staged. | 145 |
| 7099. | 4 Americans Die in Afghan Bombing: KABUL (AP) -- The U.S. military says four American service members have been killed in a bombing in southern Afghanistan. | 156 |
| 7100. | Art Review | 'Nexus New York': Art Currents Flow Two Ways in Pan-American City, U.S.A.: The inaugural exhibition at El Museo del Barrio is a crowded, episodic but absorbing chronological history of the Latino art presence in this city in the first half of the last century. | 273 |
| 7101. | Radiation Overdoses Point Up Dangers of CT Scans: At a time when Americans receive far more diagnostic radiation than ever before, the cases underscore the risks posed by a diagnostic tool when used incorrectly. | 211 |
| 7102. | Pilot Sought After 2 F-16s Collide: CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Crews were searching the Atlantic Ocean early Friday for an F-16 fighter pilot off the coast of South Carolina after two jets collided during night training exercises. | 228 |
| 7103. | Japan Rethinks a Dam, and a Town Protests: Bridge supports cross a reservoir behind the Yamba Dam, a project the new Japanese government has suspended. | 151 |
| 7104. | Swine Flu Shots Revive a Debate About Vaccines: People who do not believe in vaccinating children have found fuel for their arguments in the swine flu vaccine. | 159 |
| 7105. | No Faith in N.J. Candidates, Poll Finds: New Jersey residents have a bleak view of the economy and do not like Gov. Jon S. Corzine or Christopher J. Christie, according to a new poll by The New York Times. | 205 |
| 7106. | 5 Convicted in Australia Terror Plot: Prosecutors in a trial near Sydney said the defendants stockpiled dangerous chemicals, firearms and ammunition to wage Islamist jihad against the Australian government. | 206 |
| 7107. | Smoking Bans Reduce Heart Attacks and Disease: A report issued by the Institute of Medicine concluded that secondhand smoke significantly increased the risk of cardiovascular problems. | 184 |
| 7108. | Phillies 8, Dodgers 6: Phillies Foil Dodgers' Strategy in Opener: Philadelphia scored all its run off left-handed pitching and sweated through shaky final innings Thursday night in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. | 231 |
| 7109. | Acorn's Woes Strain Its Ties to Democrats: The relationship between Democrats and Acorn, which has been enmeshed in urban politics for years, has always been as productive as it has been uneasy. | 194 |
| 7110. | Rooms: Oh, the Places We Went (and Didn't): As the Rooms series comes to an end, a look back at some of the places visited, and not. | 132 |
| 7111. | A Mother, a Sick Son and His Father, the Priest: A rare look at how the Roman Catholic Church goes to great lengths to keep clergy members' clandestine relationships hidden and the priests in active ministry. | 208 |
| 7112. | E.P.A. Vows Better Effort on Water: The E.P.A. administrator said the agency was "falling short of this administration's expectations" for the effectiveness of clean water enforcement. | 184 |
| 7113. | Goldman's Bonus Pool Puts It in a Public Relations Bind: While ordinary Americans are still waiting for an economic recovery, Goldman and its employees are enjoying one of the richest periods in the bank's 140-year history | 222 |
| 7114. | Paterson Proposes Cuts to Close Deficit: Despite the governor's warning of a current $3 billion deficit, his proposals were met with indifference in the State Senate. | 166 |
| 7115. | 5 Convicted in Australia Terror Plot: Five men were convicted Friday of plotting a terrorist attack by stockpiling bomb-making instructions and purchasing explosive chemicals in Australia's largest terrorist conspiracy. | 219 |
| 7116. | Balloon Ran Away, but Boy, 6, Never Left Home: A youngster hides in the attic after a homemade aircraft gets loose and travels for 60 miles. | 140 |
| 7117. | Live Game Analysis: Dodgers 1, Phillies 0, Top of 3rd: Live analysis of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies. | 184 |
| 7118. | Lewis Won't Get Salary at BofA: Bowing to increasing scrutiny of his compensation, Bank of America's embattled chief executive, Kenneth D. Lewis, agreed not to take a salary or bonus for 2009. | 192 |
| 7119. | Holiday Travelers Who Wait to Book May Pay More: Last year's last-minute deals aren't likely to be repeated as airlines trim flight schedules and raise fares. | 158 |
| 7120. | State Senator Found Not Guilty of Felony Assault on Woman: State Senator Hiram Monserrate escaped a felony conviction, but was found guilty of recklessly causing physical injury to his companion. | 195 |
| 7121. | 6-Year-Old Alone in Helium Balloon Over Colorado: A 6-year-old boy is alone in a hot-air balloon over Colorado. | 111 |
| 7122. | Analysis: Dodgers Won't Have a Cakewalk vs. Phillies: The N.L.C.S. is unlikely to be as much of a cakewalk for Los Angeles as its first-round sweep of the Cardinals was, because Philadelphia matches up significantly better against the Dodgers than St. Louis did. | 263 |
| 7123. | U.N. Rights Official Backs Gaza Report: The top United Nations human rights official said that she concurred with the report's call for "urgent action to counter impunity." | 172 |
| 7124. | Karzai Aide Says Afghan Runoff Vote Appears Likely: It was the first time that President Hamid Karzai's government has acknowledged the probability of a runoff. | 160 |
| 7125. | House Backs Detainee Transfers: The House voted to allow detainees being held at the Guant0namo Bay naval base in Cuba to be transferred to the United States, but only if they are facing trial. | 193 |
| 7126. | Paterson Proposes $5 Billion in Cuts to Close Deficit: Gov. David A. Paterson on Thursday proposed $5 billion in spending reductions over two years to close a gaping state budget deficit. The plan would slash spending on education and health care, but avoid tax increases. | 272 |
| 7127. | First Stimulus Jobs Numbers Are Released: Businesses with stimulus contracts have reported creating or saving more than 30,000 jobs. | 132 |
| 7128. | House Backs Detainee Transfers: The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted to allow the Obama administration to bring foreign terrorism suspects from the Guantanamo Bay prison to the United States to face trial. | 220 |
| 7129. | Bank Earnings Reveal Shifting Landscape of Wall Street: Earnings reports from Goldman Sachs and Citigroup were both better than expected, but they also highlighted the political and financial obstacles facing each bank. | 219 |
| 7130. | Hockney's Long Road Home: A transplanted artist left the pools of Southern California for the landscapes of his native Yorkshire. | 129 |
| 7131. | Key House Panel Votes to Regulate Derivatives: The vote, mostly along party lines, was a big step for President Obama's proposed overhaul of rules covering the nation's financial system. | 186 |
| 7132. | Consumer Prices Edged Up Last Month: Inflation pressures remained modest in the month even though gasoline prices edged higher, the government reported. | 152 |
| 7133. | Ginsburg Briefly Hospitalized: Supreme Court officials say that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who had cancer surgery earlier this year, was briefly hospitalized overnight. | 170 |
| 7134. | An N.L.C.S. Rematch, With a Different Starting Cast: Seven starters took the mound last fall for the Phillies and the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. So far in this year's playoffs, only one of those pitchers has made a start. | 246 |
| 7135. | Monserrate Case Judge Ready to Rule: William M. Erlbaum, a lawyer for 17 years and a judge for 30, has no qualms about deciding a witness's credibility. "Isn't that what fact-finders do?" he asked. | 197 |
| 7136. | Citigroup's Struggles Continue in Third Quarter: After pulling off two consecutive quarterly profits, spiraling consumer losses overwhelmed Citigroup's strong trading results in the third quarter. | 196 |
| 7137. | Television Review | '30 Rock': Still Biting the Hand That Feeds: A new season of "30 Rock" begins Thursday on NBC with comical reminders that the economic meltdown hasn't blown over. | 182 |
| 7138. | Goldman Earns $3.19 Billion in Quarter: A year after surviving the crisis with billions in federal aid, Goldman Sachs reported another strong quarter. | 150 |
| 7139. | Six More Sentenced to Death Over Riots in China: While previous sentences had only been handed to men with ethnic Uighur names, one of the men convicted Thursday had an ethnic Han name. | 185 |
| 7140. | Bed, Bath and the Great Beyond: The movie "Paranormal Activity" was inspired by unexplained noises in the night and other strange goings-on in the director Oren Peli's suburban home. | 182 |
| 7141. | Stockholm Label Acne Wants to Be Known for More Than Jeans: The Swedish fashion label Acne wants to be know as much for its magazine and films as for its skinny jeans. | 167 |
| 7142. | Torre Picks 21-Year-Old to Start Game 1: The Dodgers will start Clayton Kershaw, a 21-year-old left-hander, in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Phillies. | 182 |
| 7143. | Even Rabbit Droppings Count in Nuclear Cleanup: Workers are mapping rabbit droppings and removing them as part of the nation's largest environmental waste cleanup. | 163 |
| 7144. | Resurgent Cincinnati Inspired by Bond With Young Cancer Patient: It is hard to determine who has benefited more from the relationship between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Mitch Stone, a 12-year-old cancer patient. | 212 |
| 7145. | Resurgent Cincinnati Inspired by Bond With Young Cancer Patient: It is hard to determine who has benefited more from the relationship between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Mitch Stone, a 12-year-old cancer patient. | 212 |
| 7146. | State Comptroller Warns Albany to Cut Deficit: Thomas P. DiNapoli, the state's comptroller, projected a $4.1 billion budget gap on the eve of Gov. David A. Paterson's announcement of proposed cuts. | 197 |
| 7147. | Coordinated Attacks Target Multiple Sites in Pakistan: Gunmen launched daring attacks on two police centers and engaged officers in a gun battle at a federal building in Lahore on Thursday, officials said. | 205 |
| 7148. | Abroad: A Perpetual Outsider With a Museum of His Own: It seemed a good moment, what with another round of sex scandals making news, to get a European perspective from Tomi Ungerer. | 181 |
| 7149. | Attacks Target Multiple Sites in Pakistan: An official says gunmen are firing inside a federal building in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore. | 141 |
| 7150. | G.O.P. Has a Lightning Rod, and Her Name Is Not Palin: In Rep. Michele Bachmann's district, and in much of America, an outsize celebrity has boiled down to this: They adore her or they loathe her. | 196 |
| 7151. | Wounded Soldiers Return to Iraq, Seeking Solace: American veterans are returning to the scenes where they were maimed to help achieve psychological closure, the first time such visits have been tried while a war is still in progress. | 233 |
| 7152. | Next Big Hurdle in Health Debate Is Public Option: A day after the Senate Finance Committee approved a measure without a "public option," the question is how the president can reconcile party divisions on the issue. | 215 |
| 7153. | U.S. Math Tests Find Scant Gains Across New York: New York State's fourth and eighth graders made no notable progress on federal math exams this year. | 150 |
| 7154. | On Location: Berlin, With Few Walls: The artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset transformed a former water-pumping station in a quiet suburb into a home and studio. | 168 |
| 7155. | Times Co. Will Keep Boston Globe: After months of hunting for a buyer, The New York Times Company said that it had decided not to sell The Boston Globe. | 152 |
| 7156. | Bruce Wasserstein, Lazard Banker, Dies at 61: Mr. Wasserstein was a Wall Street investment banker who helped pioneer the hostile takeover and reshaped the mergers and acquisitions business into a high art. | 205 |
| 7157. | New Rivals Pose Threat to New York Stock Exchange: The New York Stock Exchange and New York itself are being eclipsed by off-the-books private deals and upstart electronic markets. | 180 |
| 7158. | Some See Iran as Ready to Strike a Nuclear Deal: Analysts say Iran's leaders may have what they want: the apparent ability to make a weapon, and attention. | 155 |
| 7159. | Limbaugh Dropped From Bid to Buy Rams: In the face of fierce opposition, Dave Checketts said his group would move on without the conservative radio talk-show host. | 163 |
| 7160. | By Degrees: Capturing the Benefits of Catching Escaping Methane: Leaks from natural gas pipes and tanks are large contributors to climate change. Yet many solutions pay for themselves. | 184 |
| 7161. | As New York Adds Housing for Poor, Market Subtracts It: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's efforts to make apartments more affordable have nearly been drowned out by waves of gentrification and rent deregulation. | 206 |
| 7162. | New York Times Co. Decides Not to Sell Boston Globe: The decision indicates that the company did not think the bids it received were high enough to merit a sale. | 161 |
| 7163. | Farm Bureau Aims to Kill Climate Bill: The politically influential American Farm Bureau is ratcheting up its efforts to derail Congressional climate bills, with a campaign titled "Don't CAP Our Future." | 202 |
| 7164. | Off-Duty Officer Is Indicted in Fatal D.W.I.: Officer Andrew Kelly, 30, was indicted on charges that include second-degree vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. | 176 |
| 7165. | Zimbabwe Opposition Figure Indicted: A leader of the Movement for Democratic Change, who was to become a minister in the coalition government, was indicted on terrorism charges. | 177 |
| 7166. | Libraries and Readers Wade Into Digital Lending: Electronic book borrowing is a convenient way for libraries to remain relevant, but publishers are worried. | 156 |
| 7167. | Bruce Wasserstein, Lazard Chief, Dies: Bruce Wasserstein, a Wall Street investment banker who helped pioneer the hostile takeover in the 1980's and turned the mergers and acquisitions business into a high art, died Wednesday. | 225 |
| 7168. | On Gulf Coast, Praise for Obama, Criticism of Visit: Some residents are unhappy with President Obama's plans to spend only a few hours in New Orleans Thursday. | 159 |
| 7169. | Palestinians, in Reversal, Press U.N. Gaza Report: The Palestinian leadership tried to regain credibility by pressing forward a report on the Gaza war. | 151 |
| 7170. | NYT: Tech Talk for 10/15/2009: Panasonic shows off its forthcoming 3D TV at Rockefeller Center, and J.D. Biersdorfer speaks with the company's chief technology officer, Eisuke Tsuyuzaki, while Bettina Edelstein and Pedro Rafael Rosado (3D glasses off) get some feedback on the concept from the street. The man behind icanhascheezburger.com, Cheezburger Network chief executive Ben Huh, stops by for a chat with J.D. Pedro looks at the tech term "browser cookies," and in this week's news roundup, missing data and some techie twists for the old board game Clue. And a visit from personal technology editor Sam Grobart, with a preview of what's in store on nytimes.com/personaltech. | 681 |
| 7171. | For Insurers, a Question of Trust (and Antitrust): Senate majority leader Harry Reid calls for an end to the insurance industry's limited exemption from antitrust law. | 167 |
| 7172. | For the Dow, a Toe-Touch Above 10,000 Points: The milestone, last seen in October 2008, was a sign of the market's recovery from the depths of the crisis, but the index is still more than 4,000 points off its high. | 214 |
| 7173. | The Mayor Who Added Jobs, and Lost Some, Too: In the midst of a downturn, New York City has 131,000 more jobs than it had when Michael R. Bloomberg became mayor. But many of them pay less than jobs that have been lost. | 218 |
| 7174. | Magazine Preview: Stanley McChrystal's Long War: Is it just too late 0 politically and militarily 0 for the general to win in Afghanistan? | 138 |
| 7175. | Britain Plans to Send 500 More Soldiers to Afghanistan: A cautious and heavily conditioned plan announced by Prime Minister Gordon Brown would increase the British contingent to 9,500. | 184 |
| 7176. | Analysis: Stats Tell Only Half the Story for Abreu: Bobby Abreu, who will face his former team, the Yankees, has been an understated star for the Angels. | 153 |
| 7177. | Next Up: Harry Reid and the Blenders: Now comes the next step: blending two versions of Senate health legislation into a single bill. | 133 |
| 7178. | Q. and A. With The Times's Baseball Reporters: Before baseball's final four teams do battle, The Times's baseball reporters will answer reader questions on Wednesday and Thursday. | 179 |
| 7179. | Sluggish Results Seen in U.S. Math Scores: Test results suggest that the nation will not come close to bringing all children to proficiency by 2014, as called for in the No Child Left Behind law. | 195 |
| 7180. | On the White House: Deliberating on Afghanistan, in Plain Sight: Many days it seems as though the White House is delivering a play-by-play account of the commander in chief's decision making. | 191 |
| 7181. | Still Hoping to Sell Music by the Month: As CD sales continue to plummet, and the music industry searches for a profitable future, entrepreneurs with various approaches say they believe they can finally make online music subscriptions work. | 240 |
| 7182. | Restaurants: Now I Wanna Serve Some Sausage: One bite of the crispy lamb ribs served at DBGB ended all snark: Daniel Boulud has opened a very good restaurant. | 158 |
| 7183. | JPMorgan Chase Reports Strong Profit of $3.6 Billion: JPMorgan appears to be taking advantage of the financial crisis, expanding its consumer lending franchise and overtaking investment banking rivals. | 201 |
| 7184. | As Iraq Seeks Oil Investors, They See an Uncertain Bet: The Iraqi government is juggling competing demands of attracting foreign investment and guarding its natural resources. | 175 |
| 7185. | Al Martino, 'Godfather' Singer, Dies at 82: Mr. Martino was renowned for a string of hits, including "Spanish Eyes" and "Volare," and for his role as the wedding singer in "The Godfather." | 188 |
| 7186. | So You Think You Know Pasta: Through hundreds of descriptions of pasta styles, the Italian food historian Oretta Zanini De Vita's "Encyclopedia of Pasta" places pasta in its social and historical context. | 204 |
| 7187. | Cracker Jack: The Seventh-Inning Snack: Ballpark food options have changed, but Cracker Jack remains a part of the baseball experience, aided by tradition and, yes, the song. | 174 |
| 7188. | News Analysis: Bloomberg's Foe Finds Campaign Spotlight Elusive: Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr. had a chance to emerge from the encounter as less of a mystery to voters, but seemed to have exited in the same fashion. | 221 |
| 7189. | Top State Court Hears Cases on Gay Marriage: One state order being appealed extends spousal benefits to same-sex partners married in states that allow such marriages. A county order also recognizes such marriages. | 213 |
| 7190. | Old-Timer, Still Telling Mountain Tales: Ralph Stanley, 82, is one of the last, and surely the purest, of the traditional country musicians and only just got around to writing his autobiography. | 194 |
| 7191. | Hybrid Cars May Include Fake Vroom for Safety: Makers of hybrid and electric vehicles are working to let them emit sounds, so people can hear them approaching. | 159 |
| 7192. | Biden No Longer a Lone Voice on Afghanistan: In a shift from his days as a liberal hawk, Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is President Obama's in-house pessimist on Afghanistan. | 179 |
| 7193. | Music: At the White House, a Celebration of Latin Music: Coalition-building came with dance steps, sequins and plenty of rhythm at Fiesta Latina, a concert held as part of the White House Music Series. | 201 |
| 7194. | E-Mail Shows Concerns Over Merrill Deal: E-mail messages were handed over to government investigators as Bank of America opened a collection of documents that it had kept secret about the ill-fated merger with Merrill Lynch. | 224 |
| 7195. | Saudis Seek Payments for Any Drop in Oil Revenue: Saudi officials said that oil-producing countries should be compensated if rich nations reduced their consumption. | 164 |
| 7196. | Still on the Job, but Making Only Half as Much: Pay cuts, sometimes the result of downgrades in rank or shortened workweeks, are occurring more frequently than at any time since the Great Depression. | 199 |
| 7197. | Colorado to Lower Minimum Wage: The state's minimum wage is set to drop 4 cents, to $7.24. Most workers will still get at least $7.25, the federal minimum. | 155 |
| 7198. | Students' Film Provides a New Look at Josh Gibson: Students at Duquesne University have produced a film about the Hall of Famer catcher, attempting to how a brain tumor adversely affected him. | 192 |
| 7199. | Guinea Boasts of Deal With Chinese Company: Facing sanctions and strictures over a mass killing, Guinea's military government is playing up a deal that could provide it with billions of dollars. | 194 |
| 7200. | Pro and Cons on Prostate Surgery: Prostate cancer patients who chose minimally invasive surgery to remove the prostate reported higher rates of other complications, including impotence and incontinence. | 202 |
| 7201. | Bloomberg Defends His Record in First Mayoral Debate: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr. focused their first debate on each other's failures. | 173 |
| 7202. | In Kabul, Little Hope That a Runoff Will Be Fair: Disappointment in the Afghan government has hardened into cynicism, as many voters said a second vote would only lead to another flawed result. | 193 |
| 7203. | Panguitch Journal: A Rare Case of Homegrown Medicine: Doctors are a rarity in many rural areas. But Panguitch, Utah, has a hospital whose three doctors have never worked anywhere else. | 184 |
| 7204. | Some States Forgo Signs on Stimulus: Georgia became the latest of at least half a dozen states to forgo the signs posted at stimulus construction projects as a waste of money. | 175 |
| 7205. | At Quarterback, a Montana and a Gretzky: The Oaks Christian School football team in Southern California has familiar names on its roster and grinning fathers in its stands. | 172 |
| 7206. | Congo and Angola Agree to End Expulsions: Both countries had forced out each other's citizens; some had fled war, while others sought economic opportunity. | 155 |
| 7207. | When the Icing on the Cake Spells Disaster: Cake Wrecks, the popular blog and new book of the same name, celebrates the folly of professional confections gone horribly, horribly wrong. | 184 |
| 7208. | In Recession, China Solidifies Its Lead in Global Trade: Aided by demand for low-cost goods in the recession and a government that staunchly supports exports, China's grip on world trade has strengthened. | 204 |
| 7209. | Nuclear Scientist Under Terror Inquiry: A French court placed a physicist at the CERN research center in Switzerland under formal investigation for suspected "conspiracy with a terrorist enterprise." | 199 |
| 7210. | U.S. Wants A.I.G. to Hold Back on Some Bonuses: The Obama administration's pay czar is pushing American International Group to cut big pay incentives. | 150 |
| 7211. | Immigration Rally, Tied to a New Bill, Draws Thousands: Advocates for illegal immigrants hope to revive a reform debate that has been pushed aside by other priorities. | 167 |
| 7212. | Justices Will Hear Appeal of Former Enron Chief: The Supreme Court will consider throwing out the convictions of the former Enron chief executive Jeffrey K. Skilling for his role in the collapse of the energy giant. | 215 |
| 7213. | Orthodox Jews Relying More on Legal Prosecution of Sex Abuse: Brooklyn's ultra-observant, long discouraged from informing on other Jews, are increasingly turning to law enforcement to deal with child molesters. | 210 |
| 7214. | Analysis: Don't Be Deceived: The Phillies Are Formidable: Philadelphia has struggled, but it's still an exceptional team, and it showed swagger and resilience in edging out Colorado. | 182 |
| 7215. | No Place at School for Vietnam AIDS Orphans: Prejudice and ignorance are preventing children with HIV from attending school in many rural parts of Asia, groups say. | 164 |
| 7216. | U.A.W. and Ford Reach Tentative Deal on Concessions: If union members accept the deal, Ford will gain some of the benefits that General Motors and Chrysler needed bankruptcy reorganization to achieve. | 200 |
| 7217. | Clinton and Gates Join Forces in Debate on Afghanistan Buildup: In a surprising evolution, the secretaries of state and defense have formed an informal partnership in favor of a moderate buildup in American troops. | 214 |
| 7218. | Russia Resists U.S. Position on Sanctions for Iran: After meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Russia's foreign minister said new threats of sanctions before nuclear talks would be "counterproductive." | 220 |
| 7219. | Eyes on Key Republican as Panel Votes on Health Bill: During the vote in the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, all attention will be focused on Senator Olympia J. Snowe, the only Republican who might support the bill. | 220 |
| 7220. | Red Sox Seek Answers and Dismiss Nostalgia: General Manager Theo Epstein said that key veterans may have only one year left to win another title with the team. | 159 |
| 7221. | Russia and China Reaffirm Plans for Gas Deal: Pricing details were yet to be worked out in the deal between Gazprom and a Chinese state-run company. | 148 |
| 7222. | Russia Resists U.S. on Iran Sanctions: Russia opposes the threat of sanctions against Iran, the foreign minister said after a discussion with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. | 184 |
| 7223. | On Politics: Second Thoughts in Battle for Virginia: With the gubernatorial election less than a month away and nominee R. Creigh Deeds struggling, some Democrats think they might have been better off with Terry McAuliffe at the top of the ticket. | 247 |
| 7224. | Amid Missile Tests, North Korea Agrees to Talks: North Korea agreed to hold talks with South Korea later this week, officials in Seoul said Tuesday, even as the North was reportedly preparing to test more missiles. | 214 |
| 7225. | A Conversation With Carol W. Greider: On Winning a Nobel Prize in Science: Carol W. Greider was one of three women who won a science Nobel last week, which puts her in some rare company. | 186 |
| 7226. | Essay: The Collider, the Particle and a Theory About Fate: One of the most bizarre theories in all of science suggests a negative outcome for the superconducting supercollider in Switzerland. | 191 |
| 7227. | Iranian Journalists Flee, Fearing Retribution for Covering Protests: Dozens of reporters, photographers and bloggers have either fled Iran or are trying to flee in the aftermath of the disputed June presidential election. | 221 |
| 7228. | King Siblings Settle Estate Lawsuit: The children of Martin Luther King Jr. settled a bitter and longstanding dispute over the slain civil rights leaders' estate late Monday night. | 180 |
| 7229. | Amid Missile Tests, North Korea Agrees to Talks: North Korea agreed to hold talks with South Korea later this week, officials in Seoul said Tuesday, even as the North was reportedly preparing to test more missiles. | 214 |
| 7230. | Cleansing the Air at the Expense of Waterways: Coal plants are moving to scrub pollutants from their smokestacks, but the contaminants are increasingly finding their way into water instead. | 189 |
| 7231. | Disney's Retail Plan Is a Theme Park in Its Stores: The Walt Disney Company, with the help of Apple, intends to overhaul its approach to the shopping mall. | 155 |
| 7232. | New York Drivers Reach for the Tape: Millions of state-issued vehicle registration and inspection stickers are coming unglued from windshields. | 143 |
| 7233. | Advertising: Spots Take on a Rosier Hue: Major companies like General Electric and Bank of America, and smaller ones, too, have begun campaigns proclaiming that America's future is bright. | 188 |
| 7234. | 'Boneless' Wings, the Cheaper Bite: The once-lowly wing is selling over what has long been the standard of poultry parts, the chicken breast. | 141 |
| 7235. | Political Memo: Mayoral Foes Look to Hone Debate Skills: The first debate of the general election will offer the possibility of unscripted exchanges in what has been a passionless campaign. | 189 |
| 7236. | Phillies 5, Rockies 4: Phillies Make Their Comeback Hold: The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 3 games to 1 in their division series to advance to the championship series. | 190 |
| 7237. | Anka Given Credit for Jackson Song: Mr. Anka said in an interview that he had not been contacted about the use of the new Michael Jackson song and that he was not given proper writing credit. | 191 |
| 7238. | California Tries to Confront Its Water Woes: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger convened a special session of the Legislature to revisit a package of water bills. | 154 |
| 7239. | Trial to Begin on Illegal Workers: Sholom Rubashkin, the former chief of an Iowa slaughterhouse, is accused of being involved in efforts to employ illegal workers at his plant, as well as money laundering and fraud. | 215 |
| 7240. | Pakistan Aid Places U.S. in the Midst of a Divide: A new aid bill exposes troubles at the heart of the U.S.-Pakistan alliance and the rocky relationship between Pakistan's military and its government. | 200 |
| 7241. | Congress Split on Health Tax of Costly Plans: A proposed tax on high-cost health insurance plans has touched off a fierce clash between the Senate and the House over how to pay for a health care overhaul. | 204 |
| 7242. | Door Opens to Health Claims Tied to Agent Orange: The government is making it easier for veterans to file claims for more diseases associated with Agent Orange. | 160 |
| 7243. | California Will Honor Gay Activist: Last year, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger rejected the bill to set aside a day for Harvey Milk, the slain politician, but reversed course this year because of Gus Van Sant's movie about Milk's life. | 230 |
| 7244. | Bank of America Set to Reveal Merrill Advice: Bank of America's board voted to reveal the legal counsel that it received about its merger with Merrill Lynch. | 157 |
| 7245. | Is a Virus the Cause of Fatigue Syndrome?: In a new study, many patients with the debilitating disorder were infected with a recently discovered virus. | 151 |
| 7246. | Britain's Expense Scandal Hits Brown's Wallet: Prime Minister Gordon Brown has to write a personal check for nearly $20,000 to repay the treasury. | 146 |
| 7247. | Credit Vise Tightens for Small Businesses: Lenders are waiting to take losses in commercial real estate and credit cards before loosening up money. | 147 |
| 7248. | Defying Baghdad, Kurdistan Halts Oil Exports: The semi-autonomous Kurdish region halted all petroleum exports until Baghdad pays the companies that are pumping oil in the area. | 176 |
| 7249. | Tax Day Looms for Americans With Offshore Bank Accounts: On Oct. 15, people with money in overseas banks must confess to the Internal Revenue Service and pay penalties or hope they will not be caught. | 200 |
| 7250. | Gas Pipeline Drives Political Wedge Between Europe: With an ambitious new pipeline planned to run along the bed of the Baltic Sea, it is not just the energy supply at stake. | 173 |
| 7251. | Aspirin May Have Had Role in 1918 Flu Epidemic: A study suggests that overdoses of what was then the relatively new "wonder drug" could have been deadly. | 153 |
| 7252. | Replacing 'For Rent' Signs With Art, to Keep Empty Spaces Full: "Pop-up galleries" are taking hold in New York as development advocates and landlords struggle to keep up appearances where commerce and construction have stalled. | 227 |
| 7253. | ArtsBeat: Discussion of the New Jackson Single: At midnight, the new Michael Jackson single, "This Is It," became available. Jon Pareles, the chief pop critic of the New York Times, and Jon Caramanica discuss its merits. | 220 |
| 7254. | General Lays Out Pace of Iraq Pullout: By the end of October, American troop strength in Iraq will be 120,000, a decrease of 23,000 since January, the top United States military spokesman, Brig. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza, said Monday. | 230 |
| 7255. | Analysis: Angels Can Win in Various Ways, and Often Have: The Yankees, who have never met the Angels in a best-of-seven series, deeply appreciate their strengths. | 162 |
| 7256. | N. Korea Tests 5 Short-Range Missiles: The tests were the first in three months, and an apparent provocation, as the United States weighs whether to start bilateral talks with the North, South Korean news media reported. | 220 |
| 7257. | Sidebar: A Question of When Dishonesty Becomes Criminal: Appeals courts offer varying interpretations of "honest services." Soon, the Supreme Court will have its say. | 166 |
| 7258. | Clinton Urges Hewing to Peace Process in N. Ireland: Hillary Rodham Clinton urged lawmakers in Northern Ireland to stick with a peace process that the Clintons have made something of a family project. | 200 |
| 7259. | Cases Against Mumbai Suspect Dropped: A panel in Pakistan dismissed the case against Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the founder of the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba. | 164 |
| 7260. | Deaths at Sweat Lodge Bring Soul-Searching: Two deaths in a sweat lodge at a spiritual retreat in Sedona, Ariz., is causing soul-searching among New Age practitioners and concern among the town's leaders. | 204 |
| 7261. | Clinton Speaks in Northern Ireland: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged the rival leaders of Northern Ireland's power-sharing government to make their coalition work for the sake of lasting peace. | 208 |
| 7262. | 6 Sentenced to Death in Xinjiang Riots: The men were sentenced by a Chinese court for their roles in the deadly ethnic rioting that convulsed the regional capital of Urumqi in July, the state news agency said. | 209 |
| 7263. | DealBook: Wasserstein, Lazard's Chief, Is Hospitalized: Bruce Wasserstein, the chairman and chief executive of Lazard, was hospitalized for an irregular heartbeat, the company said in a statement on Sunday. | 206 |
| 7264. | Two Americans Share Nobel in Economics: Elinor Ostrom of Indiana University and Oliver E. Williamson of the University of California, Berkeley, were honored for their work on economic governance. | 195 |
| 7265. | Attack on Market in Pakistan Kills at Least 40: The explosion seemed to be the latest in a string of major attacks in Pakistan, underscoring militant strength ahead of an expected offensive against their strongholds. | 216 |
| 7266. | 6 Sentenced to Death in Xinjiang Riots: Six people were sentenced to death Monday for murder and other crimes committed during riots that killed nearly 200 people in a far western Chinese region of Xinjiang in July. | 215 |
| 7267. | Tokyo Journal: Taking On Skyscrapers to Protect View of an 'Old Friend': Residents of Tokyo's old Nippori neighborhood are trying to stop development of high-rises to preserve a view of Mount Fuji, Japan's pre-eminent national symbol. | 234 |
| 7268. | Where to Get a Flu Shot Is Big Worry of Season: From telephone hotlines to vaccine drive-throughs, the states are gearing up to be able to offer inoculations. | 158 |
| 7269. | 21st Century Babies: Grievous Choice on Risky Path to Parenthood: Intrauterine insemination, a procedure to help women get pregnant, is the major cause of dangerous multiple births of four or more babies. | 204 |
| 7270. | 2 State Races May Put Focus on President: The Virginia gubernatorial race looms as a test of President Obama's policies, while Jon Corzine, New Jersey's Democratic governor, is struggling to survive a three-way race. | 216 |
| 7271. | Fox's Volley With Obama Intensifying: A presidential spokeswoman said, "We don't need to pretend that this is the way that legitimate news organizations behave." | 161 |
| 7272. | Phillies 4, Rockies 4: Live Analysis: Phillies at Rockies: Rockies leadoff hitter Carlos Gonzalez continued to play a surprisingly large role in the series, tying the game up in the first and fourth innings. | 207 |
| 7273. | Civilian Goals Largely Unmet in Afghanistan: Obama administration officials say the U.S. is falling far short of the president's goals to fight corruption, create a functioning government and train a police force. | 213 |
| 7274. | Yankees 4, Twins 1: Yankees Sweep Twins to Advance to A.L.C.S.: The Yankees are back in the American League Championship Series, and they got there by sweeping the Minnesota Twins in the division series with a victory in Game 3 on Sunday. | 238 |
| 7275. | U.S. Can't Trace Foreign Visitors on Expired Visas: Authorities have no good way to know when foreign visitors overstay their temporary visas, making prevention difficult. | 171 |
| 7276. | It's a Fork, It's a Spoon, It's a ...Weapon?: A 6-year-old's suspension for bringing a Cub Scout tool to school leads to a debate over zero-tolerance policies on weapons at schools. | 181 |
| 7277. | Repairs Hobble New York Subways: The construction and repairs were scheduled, but that didn't make getting around any easier this weekend. | 138 |
| 7278. | Debate Over Whether Leno's Show: Critics of NBC's move to bring Jay Leno to 10 p.m. cite a negative effect on other programs, but the network says it is too early to judge. | 172 |
| 7279. | Broncos 20, Patriots 17: Broncos Stave Off Patriots: Matt Prater kicked a 41-yard field goal in overtime for a victory over New England that made rookie Broncos coach Josh McDaniels a winner over his old boss, Bill Belichick. | 225 |
| 7280. | Our Towns: A Quest to Read a Book a Day for 365 Days: For nearly a year, Nina Sankovitch has maintained an experiment of reading avidly 0 late at night, waiting to pick up her kids, at the United States Open. | 208 |
| 7281. | Easy Money Fuels Rise in Kidnappings in Kenya: With more than 100 abductions this year, kidnapping has evolved from a crime to a business in Nairobi. | 149 |
| 7282. | Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Gets Midnight Release: Sony is releasing a version of "This Is It," one of Mr. Jackson's unfinished songs in a fleshed-out arrangement. | 166 |
| 7283. | On a Return From Cuba, an Arrest in '68 Hijacking: Louis Armando Pe0a Soltren, one of the longest-known fugitives wanted by the F.B.I., surrendered to authorities. | 163 |
| 7284. | In Indian Politics, Asking Mom for Help Can Backfire: Political dynasties, large and small, have proliferated so rapidly that many analysts believe nepotism is corroding the democratic system. | 192 |
| 7285. | Yankees 2, Twins 1: Game Analysis: Yankees at Twins, Game 3: The Yankees pull ahead of the Twins with two solo home runs in the seventh inning. | 143 |
| 7286. | Man Arrested in '68 Hijacking of Flight: Federal officials say a man wanted for hijacking a 1968 flight out of New York to Cuba has been apprehended. | 149 |
| 7287. | Room for Debate: The Trouble With Twin Births: Should the U.S. set stricter rules on the number of embryos that can be transferred? | 131 |
| 7288. | Gay Rights Marchers Press Cause in Washington: The rally was primarily the undertaking of a new generation of advocates who have grown disillusioned with the movement's established leadership. | 192 |
| 7289. | Clinton Has Warm Words for Ireland and Britain: The secretary of state assured the British of its relationship with the U.S. and told the Irish that she would help keep the peace process on track. | 196 |
| 7290. | Pakistani Police Had Warned Army About a Raid: Officials said the militant who survived an assault on Saturday was behind two other major attacks and the police had warned the Pakistani military that a raid was being planned. | 225 |
| 7291. | The Caucus: Suggestions on Obama's Nobel Prize Money: We asked readers where President Obama should donate his Nobel Peace Prize money and received many ideas. | 159 |
| 7292. | Gay Rights Advocates March on D.C.: Thousands of gay rights activists demanded that President Obama keep his promises to allow gays to serve openly in the military and allow same-sex marriages. | 193 |
| 7293. | Troop Levels Are Still Focus of Debate: Divisions over how to respond to violence in Afghanistan and Pakistan were reflected in a spectrum of voices, including arguments that a failure in Afghanistan would destabilize Pakistan. | 227 |
| 7294. | Prescriptions: Democrats Heed Dole's Objection and Kill Television Ad: The Democratic National Committee scrapped a commercial featuring Republicans' support for a health care overhaul after former Senator Bob Dole complained about it. | 235 |
| 7295. | Bats: Live Analysis: Angels at Red Sox: Game tracking and live analysis of Game 3 of the American League division series between the Los Angeles Angels and the Boston Red Sox. | 175 |
| 7296. | Wanjiru Wins Chicago Marathon: Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya won the Chicago marathon with a time of 2 hours, 5 minutes and 41 seconds, setting a record for the fastest marathon on American soil. | 188 |
| 7297. | Car Bombs Kill 17 in Iraq: A series of bombings targeting a meeting for national reconciliation killed 17 people but did not injure any the officials who were at the gathering, the authorities said. | 198 |
| 7298. | Sports of The Times: This Time, the Home League Can Take Some Credit: Conor Casey's resuscitation of the U.S. team brought back a memory of another vital goal scored in a foreign land 20 years ago. | 197 |
| 7299. | In Paris Without Papers, and Seeking Visibility: A camp for "sans-papiers," or undocumented immigrants, in Paris has stirred debate as it brazenly challenges the law and France's approach to immigration. | 203 |
| 7300. | No.1 Florida 13, No. 4 L.S.U. 3: Tebow and Gators Defense Leave Tigers Dazed: The significance of a game like Saturday night's clash between top-ranked Florida and No. 4 Louisiana State is rarely overshadowed. | 209 |
| 7301. | United States 3, Honduras 2: U.S. Advances to World Cup: In a wild, mesmerizing game, the U.S. topped Honduras and earned a spot in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. | 167 |
| 7302. | No.1 Florida 13, No. 4 L.S.U. 3: Florida Leaves L.S.U. Dazed: Two weeks after suffering a concussion, Tim Tebow silenced the largest crowd in the history of Tiger Stadium. | 171 |
| 7303. | Obama Pledges Again to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' but Offers No Timetable: President Obama renewed his vow to allow gay men and lesbians to serve openly in the military, but failed to offer a timetable for doing so. | 216 |
| 7304. | Dodgers 5, Cardinals 1: Dodgers Complete Sweep of Cardinals: Manny Ramirez and Andre Ethier provided the offense as the Dodgers got a strong outing from Vicente Padilla to advance to the National League Championship Series for the second year in a row. | 252 |
| 7305. | 21st Century Babies: The Gift of Life, and Its Price: While fertility treatments create thousands of new families a year, an increasing number of the newborns are twins, and they carry special risks often overlooked in the desire to produce babies. | 248 |
| 7306. | Obama Addresses Gay Rights Group: President Obama pledged to end the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military in a speech Saturday, but acknowledged to a cheering crowd that the policy changes he promised on the campaign trail are not coming as quickly as they expected. | 279 |
| 7307. | Debate Follows Bills to Remove Clotheslines Bans: Proponents of hanging laundry argue they should not be forbidden from saving on energy bills. Opponents say the laws lifting bans erode local property rights. | 208 |
| 7308. | Indigent Burials Are on the Rise: Cash-strapped states and counties and private funeral homes are having to foot the bill for burials and cremations when families cannot. | 170 |
| 7309. | Bats: Live Analysis: Dodgers at Cardinals, Game 3: The Los Angeles Dodgers led 3-0 in the fourth inning as they sought to eliminate the St. Louis Cardinals from the series. | 172 |
| 7310. | Arkansas 44, No. 17 Auburn 23: Arkansas Hands Auburn Its First Loss: Michael Smith rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown, and Arkansas held off a late Auburn rally to hand the No. 17 Tigers their first loss of the season on Saturday. | 232 |
| 7311. | Robinson Leads No. 15 Oklahoma State Past A&M: COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) -- Zac Robinson threw two touchdown passes and No. 15 Oklahoma State overcame the absence of their top two playmakers to beat Texas A&M 36-31 on Saturday. | 229 |
| 7312. | Tehran Plans to Execute 3 Protesters of Election: Death sentences for three prisoners, whom the Iranian authorities link to terrorist groups, have been attacked by international human rights groups. | 198 |
| 7313. | City Room: Complaint Box | On Your Left: Two views on the city's expanding bike lanes. | 86 |
| 7314. | The Saturday Profile: A Novelist Whose Fiction Comes From Real Lives: A. S. Byatt's latest novel, "The Children's Book," is full of characters and takes readers from 1895 until after World War I. | 195 |
| 7315. | Questions About Rite Where 2 Died: As the authorities in Arizona investigated what caused the deaths of two people at a "sweat lodge," some questioned whether too many people had occupied too small a space. | 206 |
| 7316. | In Polanski Case, '70s Culture Collides With Today: Roman Polanski's arrest to face an old charge of having sex with a 13-year-old is a reminder that, when it comes to adult sex with the under age, things have changed. | 218 |
| 7317. | Legal Cost for Throwing a Monkey Wrench: Tim DeChristopher decided to make bids on oil and gas leases with no interest in drilling. Now he may pay for it. | 154 |
| 7318. | Turkey and Armenia Struggle to Normalize Ties: Turkey and Armenia, sundered by a century of dispute, struggled to sign a landmark deal as a last-minute hitch threatened to unravel months of negotiations. | 203 |
| 7319. | 100 Hotels Under $150: A list of 100 hotels, culled from readers' suggestions, that represent some of the best bargains for travelers headed to one of 14 European cities in the next few months. | 193 |
| 7320. | Top Judge Calls Calif. Government 'Dysfunctional': The chief justice of the California Supreme Court scathingly criticized the state's reliance on the referendum process. | 170 |
| 7321. | Lobbyists Fight Efforts to Save on Health Care: Most of the serious proposals to fulfill President Obama's vow to curb health care costs have fallen victim to organized interests and parochial politics. | 202 |
| 7322. | A Dogged Taliban Chief Rebounds, Vexing U.S.: Mullah Muhammad Omar's prospects seemed bleak in 2001. Now, he leads an insurgency that has gained ground in much of Afghanistan against better equipped U.S. and NATO forces. | 220 |
| 7323. | Small Banks Fail at a Growing Rate, Straining F.d.i.c.: A year after the rescue of the financial institutions considered too big to fail, smaller ones are approaching a grim milestone: the 100th failure of 2009. | 211 |
| 7324. | Jobs Wanted, Any Jobs at All: Armed with journalism degrees, Kristy and Katie Barry, identical twins who grew up in Ohio, moved to New York in search of a job. More than a year later, they're still looking. | 206 |
| 7325. | Turkey and Armenia to Sign Accord: American and Russian officials gathered in Switzerland to watch Turkey and Armenia sign an accord in hopes of reopening their border and ending a century of acrimony. | 201 |
| 7326. | Congressional Memo: As Republicans Predict a 2010 Surge, Democrats Dig In: Republicans are optimistic about capturing 40 or more seats and resuming command of the House. Democrats think otherwise. | 196 |
| 7327. | Music Review | Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: For Springsteen and Giants Stadium, a Last Dance: In a final concert before the stadium is demolished, Bruce Springsteen and his fellow New Jerseyans said goodbye. | 219 |
| 7328. | Brazen Attack on Pakistan Army Base: The attack on Saturday, which left four gunmen dead, targeted the nerve center of the Pakistani Army. | 138 |
| 7329. | Debt Trips Up Hinckley, Venerable Maine Yacht Maker: Hinckley Yachts, known for beautiful sailboats and sleek powerboats, lost business when the economy faltered, but debt made its problems even worse. | 201 |
| 7330. | Modern Love: For the Boy Who Makes Waves: A father answers his question on what he will do for his son who has special needs. | 125 |
| 7331. | Weighing Prison When the Convict Is Over 80: Given Anthony D. Marshall's age and ailments, it is reasonable to question whether he will serve time behind bars. But New York judges have not been reluctant to impose prison time on the elderly. | 241 |
| 7332. | Ecuador Oil Pollution Case Only Grows Murkier: A multibillion-dollar legal case between Amazon peasants and Chevron over oil pollution in the rain forest has unfolded like a mystery thriller. | 191 |
| 7333. | Yankees 4, Twins 3, 11 Innings: Swing, Shout, Score. Repeat as Needed.: The Yankees stormed past Minnesota in Game 2 of their division series, winning in the 11th on a screamer by Mark Teixeira. | 194 |
| 7334. | Brazen Attack on Pakistan Army Base: ISLAMABAD (AP) -- A team of gunmen brandishing assault rifles and grenades tried to break into Pakistan's army headquarters on Saturday, sparking a raging gunbattle with troops outside the capital of Islamabad, police said. | 260 |
| 7335. | Regular Flu Vaccine Supplies Run Short in Places: Health officials and vaccine makers caution that the shortfall of seasonal flu vaccine is only temporary. | 155 |
| 7336. | Mercury 94, Fever 86: Mercury Triumphs in Frenetic W.N.B.A. Finals: Cappie Pondexter and the finals M.V.P. Diana Taurasi combined for 50 points in Game 5 as Phoenix won its second W.N.B.A. title in three years. | 210 |
| 7337. | Angels 4, Red Sox 1: Angels Use Timely Hits to Put Red Sox on Brink: Jered Weaver followed John Lackey's Game 1 shutout with a splendid seven and a third innings in a 4-1 victory. | 179 |
| 7338. | Another Landlord Worry: Is the Elevator Kosher?: In New York, shabbos elevators are facing new scrutiny, potentially leaving some observant Jews with a hike. | 157 |
| 7339. | Mercury 94, Fever 86: Phoenix Mercury Wins W.N.B.A. Title: The Phoenix Mercury are WNBA champions for the second time in three seasons, leaning on their `big three' to for a victory over the tenacious Indiana Fever in Game 5. | 225 |
| 7340. | Bats: Live Analysis: Angels Take Game 2 Over Red Sox: Los Angeles leads Boston, 4-1, in the seventh inning of Game 2 of their division series . | 143 |
| 7341. | 2 Die and 16 Are Sickened at Spa in Arizona: The dead and injured were part of a group of about 48 people who were taking part in a ceremony inside a sweat lodge at the Angel Valley Retreat Center in Sedona. | 207 |
| 7342. | Officials Focus on New Suspects in Terror Case: The shuttle bus driver charged in a terrorism case is said to have traveled to Pakistan with two New York men. | 158 |
| 7343. | Licensed to Sell Marijuana, but Still in Shadow: Fears of arrest and robbery hamper an experiment to provide safe, aboveboard access to medicinal marijuana. | 156 |
| 7344. | Supreme Court Memo: Sotomayor Puts Stamp on a Court Day: Justice Sonia Sotomayor sets her style, and former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor looks back at her tenure. | 161 |
| 7345. | News Analysis: For Obama, Nobel Honor Is Both Benefit and Obstacle: The Nobel Peace Prize is a reminder of the gap between the ambitious promise of President Obama's words and his accomplishments. | 196 |
| 7346. | New Way to Tap Gas May Expand Global Supplies: Huge new reserves of natural gas, especially in Europe, could alter the political landscape for energy, experts say. | 163 |
| 7347. | Boston Globe's Fate Remains Unclear: Budget-cutting has improved The Globe's finances enough that the Times Company might not sell the newspaper. | 145 |
| 7348. | 2 Die at Arizona Resort Sweat Lodge: A sauna-like sweat lodge at an Arizona resort was meant to provide spiritual cleansing for the 64 people crowded inside. On Friday, the resort was a crime scene. | 198 |
| 7349. | 11 Die in U.N. Plane Crash in Haiti: A surveillance plane assigned to the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Haiti crashed into a mountain, killing all 11 military personnel on board, the United Nations said. | 202 |
| 7350. | Off the Charts: The Divided States of Health Care: Those who lack health insurance are far more likely to live in red states, according to a Census Bureau survey. | 162 |
| 7351. | Bats: Live Analysis: Twins vs. Yankees: The Twins and Yankees are scoreless in the third inning of Game 2 of their division series at Yankee Stadium. | 149 |
| 7352. | Taking it Curbside: the Anti-Abortion Movement's Frontline Forces: Anti-abortion street activists, with their graphic signs, endure insults, threats and even estrangement from their families. Meet three of them. | 211 |
| 7353. | Burmese Dissident Meets Diplomats: The ruling junta allowed Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to hold talks with Western diplomats, as part of what could be tentative signs of a d0tente between the junta and the West. | 204 |
| 7354. | Debate on March Exposes Split in Gay Rights: Gay rights advocates are divided over whether a march in Washington will come at the expense of ballot fights. | 155 |
| 7355. | G.M. Signs Deal to Sell Hummer: Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Company will take control of the iconic brand. | 123 |
| 7356. | Analysis: Angels' Running Game Goes Beyond Stolen Bases: The Los Angeles Angels are demonstrating how quickness can kill in ways the box score will never show. | 159 |
| 7357. | Picking the Most Visible of 205 Names: The Nobel Committee's chairman said, "We must from time to time go into the realm of realpolitik." | 137 |
| 7358. | France Arrests Physicist for Qaeda Ties: The man's projects at a Swiss nuclear center would not have been of any use to terrorists, a statement said. | 149 |
| 7359. | Big City: The Mad Rush for a Flu Vaccine: Assurances that the swine flu is less deadly than garden-variety seasonal flu only seem to heighten anxiety. | 150 |
| 7360. | Patient Money: The Annual Task of Choosing an Insurance Plan: Health insurance costs will be higher, and defaulting to your current plan could cost you hundreds of dollars. | 172 |
| 7361. | Classical Music Review: Los Angeles Glows at Dudamel's Inaugural Concert: Gustavo Dudamel, 28, won a 10-minute ovation that made clear the excitement of Philharmonic supporters. | 177 |
| 7362. | U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in August: The deficit declined 3.5 percent on a drop in demand for foreign oil, surprising economists who had expected higher oil prices to push the imbalance higher. | 195 |
| 7363. | Despite Verdict, Fate of Astor Fortune Is Uncertain: After Brooke Astor's son was convicted on charges that he stole from his mother, a showdown looms over her estate. | 167 |
| 7364. | With Burnett Pitching, Posada Is a Spectator: Jose Molina has caught A. J. Burnett's last six starts and Yankees Manager Joe Girardi sees no reason to change for Game 2. | 169 |
| 7365. | Leaving Iraq Is a Feat That Requires an Army: The colossal effort to remove 20,000 American soldiers has been further complicated by insurgent attacks. | 151 |
| 7366. | Wall Street Drifts Higher After Trade Report: Investors were also watching the dollar, which rose against other currencies after the Fed chief, Ben S. Bernanke, spoke about the need to eventually raise interest rates. | 217 |
| 7367. | Citigroup Sheds Energy Unit, and Its $100 Million Trader: With the sale of the energy-trading unit to Occidental, Citigroup could potentially avoid controversy over the compensation of Andrew J. Hall, who ran the firm. | 218 |
| 7368. | Market Is Bombed as Pakistan Plans to Strike at Militants: At least 49 people were killed in Peshawar, officials said, in what appeared to be a warning against the government's plans to launch a military offensive. | 214 |
| 7369. | The Lede: World Reaction: The response ranged from absolute delight to absolute disapproval. | 92 |
| 7370. | Obama Says He's 'Surprised and Humbled' by Nobel Prize: The Nobel Committee gave the peace prize to President Obama less than a year after his election "for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples." | 254 |
| 7371. | In Test of Water on Moon, Craft Hits Bull's-Eye: A piece of a satellite slammed into a Moon crater this morning in the hopes of kicking up debris for analysis. | 159 |
| 7372. | House Votes to Expand Definition of Hate Crimes: The House voted to expand the definition of violent federal hate crimes to cover those committed because of a victim's gender and sexual orientation. | 198 |
| 7373. | Ethics Committee Expands Rangel Investigation: The investigation of Representative Charles Rangel will now include his revisions to financial statements that revealed assets and income not previously reported. | 209 |
| 7374. | Bats: Live Analysis: Rockies at Phillies: The Colorado Rockies are up, 4-0, as they try to even their series with the Philadelphia Phillies. | 140 |
| 7375. | Florida Utility Company to Pay $25 Million for Blackout: Florida Power and Light admitted no wrongdoing in a settlement over a power failure that left a million customers in the dark in 2008. | 191 |
| 7376. | Leaner Times at Harvard: No Cookies: With the value of its endowment down by almost 30 percent, Harvard is learning to do without, including the free cookies at faculty meetings. | 178 |
| 7377. | Concerns Growing Over Another Mortgage Giant: Problems at the Federal Housing Administration are raising worries among industry executives and Washington policy makers. | 168 |
| 7378. | Brooke Astor's Son Guilty in Scheme to Defraud Her: Anthony D. Marshall was convicted of stealing from the matriarch as she suffered from Alzheimer's disease in the twilight of her life. He could face from 1 to 25 years behind bars. | 232 |
| 7379. | Under Watch, but Not Under Cover, in Terror Case: A Queens resident remains under constant F.B.I. surveillance because of his links to Najibullah Zazi, a man the authorities have accused of planning a Qaeda-connected attack. | 224 |
| 7380. | Treasury Hails Milestone in Home Loan Modifications: Half a million troubled homeowners have seen their loan payments lowered under an Obama administration program. | 164 |
| 7381. | Senate Panel Schedules Vote on Health Care Bill: The announcement came a day after a cost analysis showed the bill meeting President Obama's requirements. | 154 |
| 7382. | The Food Issue: Putting America's Diet on a Diet: Can the British superchef Jamie Oliver remake America's diet in one of the country's unhealthiest towns? | 154 |
| 7383. | Analysis: Wait for Sabathia Starts to Bear Fruit: The Yankees' decision not to trade for Johan Santana may have cost them a spot in the 2008 playoffs, but it enabled them to sign C.C. Sabathia a year later without losing prospects. | 231 |
| 7384. | M.T.A. Station Agent Cuts Leave Some Riders Lost: After nearly 300 subway clerks were cut last month, vendors and repairmen find themselves giving directions. | 158 |
| 7385. | City Room: Judge May Allow Partial Verdict in Astor Case: If the jury in the trial involving Brooke Astor's son has found consensus on any count, the judge will announce it. | 173 |
| 7386. | Herta M0ller Wins the Nobel Prize in Literature: The Romanian-born German writer has written widely about dictatorship in her native country and life as an exile. | 162 |
| 7387. | Retailers' Sales for September Only Reach 2005 Levels: Several stores reported better-than-expected results, but the comparison is to a year ago when business collapsed because of the financial meltdown. | 203 |
| 7388. | ArtsBeat: Herta M0ller Wins the Nobel Prize in Literature: The Romanian-born German writer was cited for her depictions of "the landscape of the dispossessed." | 159 |
| 7389. | Room for Debate: One Family's Roots, a Nation's History: Henry Louis Gates Jr., Annette Gordon-Reed and others discuss what Michelle Obama's family tree says about America. | 172 |
| 7390. | At Least 12 Die as Bomb Hits Central Kabul: A car blew up in a tightly guarded area near the Indian Embassy, killing at least 12 people and wounding 83. | 152 |
| 7391. | On Location: An Artful Clutter: A painter juxtaposes the bizarre and the beautiful in his 19th-century farmhouse in the Catskills. | 130 |
| 7392. | Areas Hit Hard by Swine Flu in Spring See Little Now: Cities and states that had big outbreaks of the H1N1 virus in the spring might be benefiting from an immunizing effect, some health officials say. | 200 |
| 7393. | Group Resists Korean Stigma for Unwed Mothers: The government frets over the country's low birthrate and foreign adoptions, but social pressures drive unwed women to choose abortions. | 183 |
| 7394. | Lens: The Yankee Captain: Barton Silverman has photographed baseball and the New York Yankees for more than 40 years. But Derek Jeter stands out. | 145 |
| 7395. | Large Blast Strikes in Center of Afghan Capital: A large blast has sounded in the center of Afghanistan's capital. Associated Press reporters heard the explosion and saw a plume of smoke rising from a site in downtown Kabul. | 224 |
| 7396. | Companies Strike Deal on Testing for E. Coli: Beef trimmings from one company will be tested before they are mixed with others. | 127 |
| 7397. | Bats: Live Analysis: Cardinals vs. Dodgers: Live analysis of division series Game 1 between the Dodgers and Cardinals. | 118 |
| 7398. | Yankees 7, Twins 2: Yankees Take Opener According to Plan: C. C. Sabathia pitched six and two-thirds strong innings, the bullpen did its part, and Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez led the offense. | 194 |
| 7399. | Thompson Assails Mayor's Economic Record: The challenger, claiming Mr. Bloomberg has presided over the creation of many low-paying jobs, offers a plan to reduce economic disparities. | 182 |
| 7400. | Democrats May Extend Tax Credit for Homes: Aides said leaders were considering making a credit for first-time buyers available to current homeowners, too. | 154 |
| 7401. | Thousands of U.S. Homeowners Blame Chinese Drywall for Ills: People in three states say tainted drywall installed during post-hurricane building booms has caused foul odors, headaches and nosebleeds. | 199 |
| 7402. | In Merrill's Failed Plan, Lessons for Pay Czar: Merrill's attempt to align its top employees' pay with the company's long-term performance did not keep executives from risking the bank's stability. | 197 |
| 7403. | Lobbying Effort on Honduras Getting Results: A lobbying campaign by the de facto government has drawn the support of cold war veterans who view Honduras as the main battleground in a proxy fight with Cuba and Venezuela. | 219 |
| 7404. | Health Care Bill Gets Green Light in Cost Analysis: Democrats rejoiced over news that the Senate's measure met White House cost expectations and would reduce the deficit. | 170 |
| 7405. | Corzine Points a Spotlight at His Rival's Waistline: In the New Jersey gubernatorial race, Jon S. Corzine is pointing out Christopher J. Christie's heft in overt ways. | 167 |
| 7406. | Advertising: Letterman's Sponsors Appear to Be Unperturbed: Advertisers seem to have no qualms about Dave Letterman after last week's events. | 141 |
| 7407. | White House Moves to Adjust War Aims to Qaeda Focus: President Obama's national security team is arguing that the Taliban in Afghanistan does not pose a direct threat to the United States, officials said. | 204 |
| 7408. | Fashion Diary: Taming of the Runway: Good taste was everywhere in Paris, the default response to uncertain times. | 113 |
| 7409. | Bats: Live Analysis: Twins vs. Yankees: Updates from Game 1 of the division series between the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins. | 136 |
| 7410. | U.S. Begins Inquiry of I.B.M. in Mainframe Market: The Justice Department has started an investigation into whether I.B.M. abused its monopoly position in the mainframe computers market. | 186 |
| 7411. | Court Hears Case About Cross in National Preserve: An argument about the fate of a cross in a remote part of the Mojave National Preserve in southeastern California largely avoided the First Amendment. | 201 |
| 7412. | N.L.D.S. Game 1: Phillies 5, Rockies 1: Lee's Complete Game Lifts Phillies: Cliff Lee, who was acquired by the Phillies in July, allowed six hits and struck out five in his postseason debut. | 190 |
| 7413. | Annan Warns Kenyans of Danger: Kofi Annan said that there was a "crisis in confidence" in Kenya's political leadership and that the country was flirting with disaster by delaying much-needed reforms. | 199 |
| 7414. | City Room: Spitzer Aide Is Fined by State: A former top aide to Eliot Spitzer is fined for his role in the release of records involving Joseph L. Bruno, the former Republican Senate president. | 192 |
| 7415. | City Room: Brooklyn and Queens Winds Fell Trees: Gusts as strong as 50 miles per hour knocked trees over onto power lines, cars and houses in a broad swath of neighborhoods, causing problems for homeowners and motorists. | 220 |
| 7416. | Prescriptions: Analysis Sees Baucus Bill Meeting Cost Targets: The Senate Finance Committee's amended health care legislation would reduce the future federal deficit by $81 billion, up from an earlier estimate. | 210 |
| 7417. | The Food Issue: Rules to Eat By: For all the authority we grant to science in matters of nutrition, culture still has a lot to teach us about how to choose, prepare and eat food. | 178 |
| 7418. | Web Video for Children: The Internet offers a vast amount of video, not all of it suitable for young eyes. But parents can let their children explore while still curating what they see. | 185 |
| 7419. | The Caucus: Democrats Block a Move on Rangel: The Republicans had sought to unseat the New York congressman from his chairmanship while an ethics panel investigates his financial lapses. | 186 |
| 7420. | NYT: Tech Talk for 10/08/2009: Footnote.com's Justin Schroepfer discusses the site's new Holocaust Collection with records from the National Archives, online for the first time, and stories from the U.S. Holocaust Museum. Computer science pioneer Gordon Bell, co-author of "Total Recall: How the E-Memory Revolution Will Change Everything," speaks with Bettina Edelstein about digital lifelogging. J.D. Biersdorfer has tech news of the week and a preview of Personal Tech coverage on nytimes.com/personaltech. | 510 |
| 7421. | Italian Court Rejects Prime Minister's Immunity: The ruling was a stunning blow for Silvio Berlusconi, who has been dogged for decades by legal problems surrounding his vast business empire. | 190 |
| 7422. | Irving Penn, Fashion Photographer, Is Dead at 92: Mr. Penn's blend of elegance and minimalism made him one of the most influential photographers of the century. | 160 |
| 7423. | DealBook: S.E.C. to Appeal Ruling on Mark Cuban: The Securities and Exchange Commission is not backing down in its insider trading case against Mark Cuban, the entrepreneur-turned-professional basketball team owner. | 215 |
| 7424. | In First Lady's Roots, a Complex Path From Slavery: A newly discovered story fleshes out Michelle Obama's family tree and substantiates longstanding rumors about a white ancestor. | 179 |
| 7425. | Media Decoder: Judge Sets Nov. 9 Deadline for Google Book Deal: Google and its partners in a plan to create a digital library must submit a revised settlement for the court's approval. | 184 |
| 7426. | General Motors Is Adapting to a New Culture, Chief Says: The chief executive, Fritz Henderson, said that the carmaker is requiring faster decisions and more accountability from its management team. | 197 |
| 7427. | At War: Pakistanis Wary of U.S. Aid: A U.S. bill that would triple aid to Pakistan has unleashed a flood of criticism among Pakistanis, who say conditions in the bill compromise their country's sovereignty. | 206 |
| 7428. | U.S. Olympic Committee Head Leaving: U.S. Olympic Committee acting C.E.O. Stephanie Streeter will leave her post within the next five months. | 141 |
| 7429. | Obama Meeting Advisers Amid Debate on Afghan Policy: President Obama will confer with his national security team Wednesday as he decides how to respond to a proposal for a troop buildup in Afghanistan. | 201 |
| 7430. | A Bold and Modern White House: The Obamas selected 45 works of art to borrow from Washington museums to decorate the White House. | 129 |
| 7431. | Europe and Microsoft Seen Near Antitrust Deal: Recent concessions by Microsoft appear to address E.U. antitrust concerns, the competition commissioner said. | 156 |
| 7432. | Hoping $243.5 Million of Pitching Will Go Far: The Yankees are 4-13 in their past 17 postseason games, but are counting on a fortified rotation led by C. C. Sabathia and A. J. Burnett to change that. | 199 |
| 7433. | Paralysis in the Debt Markets Is Deepening the Credit Drought: Asset-backed securities used to be the grease that kept the credit markets rolling smoothly. Now the government props up that market, and it's planning to cut back. | 227 |
| 7434. | Nobel Prize Recognizes the Study of Ribosomes: Three scientists were awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for mapping ribosomes, the protein-producing factories within cells, at the atomic level. | 200 |
| 7435. | Climate Agency Sees China's Efforts Paying Dividends: A new report finds that China's emphasis on nuclear power and clean energy is achieving bigger cuts in carbon emissions than expected. | 188 |
| 7436. | A Pitcher Comes in, and a City Holds Its Breath: Brad Lidge, vital to last year's World Series victory, has blown 11 saves for the Phillies this season, causing the team's fans to worry as the playoffs begin. | 208 |
| 7437. | City of 8 Million Was a Ghost Town at the Polls: A record-low voter turnout for a runoff is likely to renew calls for changes in how New York handles such elections. | 165 |
| 7438. | Theater Review | 'Hamlet': Ready, Set, Emote: A Race to His Doom: In this barnstorming production, Jude Law approaches the role of Hamlet with the focus and adrenaline level of an Olympic track competitor. | 205 |
| 7439. | Boulud Joins Michelin Pantheon: After four years with two stars, Daniel Boulud's Restaurant Daniel was awarded three stars in the 2010 Michelin, the book's highest rating. | 171 |
| 7440. | E.P.A. to Study Health Risks of Atrazine: New studies linking atrazine in drinking water with birth defects, low birth weights and reproductive problems in humans have prompted the E.P.A. to study its effects. | 209 |
| 7441. | The Caucus: DeLay Is Tapped Out From 'Dancing': Tom Delay, the former powerhouse congressman, hangs up his dancing shoes. | 121 |
| 7442. | DeLay Quits 'Dancing With the Stars': Tom DeLay, the former House Republican whip, said he's taking his doctor's advice and leaving the show because of two fractured feet. | 171 |
| 7443. | Support Builds for Tax Credit to Encourage Hiring: The idea of a tax credit for companies that create new jobs, which federal government has not tried since the 1970s, is gaining support among economists and Washington officials. | 229 |
| 7444. | Twins 6, Tigers 5, 12 Innings: The Last Berth Goes, Wildly, to the Twins: Alexi Casilla sent in the winning run in the bottom of the 12th to beat Detroit in an American League Central division tiebreaker. | 204 |
| 7445. | Memo From New Delhi: Politicians in India Turn Against One Another: The Bharatiya Janata Party, whose mix of Hindu nationalism and reform was once a winning combination, now finds itself divided after election losses. | 217 |
| 7446. | Novel Set in Henry VIII's Court Wins Booker Prize: Hilary Mantel won the 41st annual Man Booker Prize on Tuesday night for "Wolf Hall," a historical novel about Henry VIII's court. | 180 |
| 7447. | News Analysis: China Aims to Steady North Korea: China wants to ward off an implosion by North Korea, which would endanger the stability of its own border area. | 160 |
| 7448. | Twins 6, Tigers 5, 12 Innings: Casilla's Hit Lifts Twins Over Tigers: Alexi Casilla's one-out single in the bottom of the 12th inning sent Carlos Gomez home and Minnesota beat Detroit in the A.L. Central tiebreaker. | 215 |
| 7449. | Paterson Orders Additional Cuts: Facing a $3 billion gap, the governor ordered state agencies to reduce expenses by $500 million. | 129 |
| 7450. | Report Critical of Scope of Immigration Detention: A federal study described an inappropriately penal system growing without tools for monitoring. | 146 |
| 7451. | Guilty Plea in State Pension Case: ALBANY 0 Raymond B. Harding, one of the last of New York's political bosses, admitted on Tuesday that he had accepted more than $800,000 in exchange for doing favors for Alan G. Hevesi, the former state comptroller; among the favors was a scheme to secure an Assembly seat for Mr. Hevesi's son. | 329 |
| 7452. | Returned Artifacts Displayed in Kabul: Two thousand stolen treasures, some dating from the Bronze Age, were returned to Afghanistan by British authorities in February. | 167 |
| 7453. | U.S. Condemns Mass Killings and Rape in Guinea: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called for "appropriate actions" against a military government that she said "cannot remain in power." | 192 |
| 7454. | Court Hears Free-Speech Case on Dogfight Videos: The most important free speech case this term questions a ban on trafficking in "depictions of animal cruelty." | 160 |
| 7455. | Fried Chicken: A Migratory Bird: Southern fried chicken is spreading fast in New York City. But from Japanese wing joints to carbon copies of Korean fast food, there's far more to taste in fried chicken than just crust. | 219 |
| 7456. | Obama Says He Won't Slash Troops in Afghanistan: President Obama told Congressional leaders he would not substantially reduce U.S. forces in Afghanistan or shift the mission to just hunting terrorists there. | 207 |
| 7457. | Ensign Denies Impropriety and Says He Won't Quit: Senator John Ensign said he did nothing improper in his dealings with a former aide and that he would not resign. | 163 |
| 7458. | California's Reversal on Welfare Pleases Recipients and Worries Experts: The state is embracing a startling reversal in some of its welfare policies that reflects the recession and the state's financial crisis. | 210 |
| 7459. | ArtsBeat: Hilary Mantel Wins Man Booker Prize: Ms. Mantel had been the clear favorite to win the prize for "Wolf Hall," her historical novel about the court of Henry VIII. | 171 |
| 7460. | AT&T Reverses Policy on iPhone Internet Calls: AT&T said it would not prevent iPhone users from using Web telephone services that bypass its own voice network. | 159 |
| 7461. | Prescriptions: Schwarzenegger Gives Support to Health Care Reform: A statement from the California governor came as the White House has stepped up its efforts to win support from Republicans away from Capitol Hill. | 214 |
| 7462. | Gay Marriage Bill Introduced in D.C.: The measure is expected to face opposition from Republicans and conservative Democrats in Congress, who could act to block or overturn it. | 176 |
| 7463. | Yale Killing Suspect Appears in Court: Raymond Clark III, suspected of killing the graduate student Annie M. Le, did not enter a plea. A hearing was tentatively scheduled for Oct. 20. | 183 |
| 7464. | Stocks and Gold Gain as Investors Shun the Dollar: Shares rose ahead of the start of earnings season, and the value of the dollar skidded as investors fretted over a report that crude oil could one day be priced in other currencies. | 232 |
| 7465. | Afternoon Starts Put Shadows in Play: Postseason baseball can result in some unusual start times, causing shadow-and-sunlight battles for hitters. | 146 |
| 7466. | Mayor Candidate Feels Cold Shoulder From Obama: The president has all but ignored William C. Thompson Jr., the Democrat running against Mayor Bloomberg. | 152 |
| 7467. | The Caucus: Obama Talks Up Counterterrorism Efforts: The president said that Al Qaeda had "lost operational capacity" after a series of recent missile strikes and special forces raids, but vowed to continue pressing the battle to cripple the network around the world and protect America from future terrorist attacks. | 317 |
| 7468. | In China, a Headless Mao Is a Game of Cat and Mouse: Removable heads and underground exhibitions are just two of the guerrilla tactics the Gao brothers have employed to enable fans and friends to view their work. | 212 |
| 7469. | School Violence Plan Focuses on Potential Victims: In Chicago, officials will use a probability model to identify students who are most at risk. | 144 |
| 7470. | Rwandan Fugitive Is Captured in Uganda: An intelligence officer, one of the most wanted fugitives from Rwanda's genocide, was arrested this week. | 145 |
| 7471. | Rwanda Genocide Suspect Is Arrested: Police in Uganda have arrested one of the most wanted suspects in Rwanda's 1994 genocide, Idelphonse Nizeyimana, police said. | 162 |
| 7472. | Polanski Loses First Bid for Release: The Swiss Justice Ministry on Tuesday rejected an appeal by the director Roman Polanski to be released from prison. | 153 |
| 7473. | Three Share 2009 Nobel Physics Prize: The 2009 Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to Charles K. Kao, Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for breakthroughs involving the transmission of light in fiber optics and inventing an imaging semiconductor circuit. | 255 |
| 7474. | A Towering Landmark, Reduced to Sawdust: The 600-year-old Great White Oak in Douglaston, Queens, is being dismantled after a tree expert warned that it was rotting and at risk of falling down. | 192 |
| 7475. | Calorie Postings Don't Change Habits, Study Finds: Fast-food customers in poor New York neighborhoods tended to order meals with more calories than they did before the posting law took effect four weeks ago. | 207 |
| 7476. | Rescuers Leave Indonesia Quake Site: International search and rescue crews packed up their gear and headed for the airport, resigned that there was no longer any chance of finding survivors buried beneath by last week's earthquake. | 231 |
| 7477. | A New Web Tool to Take Control of Your Health: The Web site hopes to help people make smarter decisions about their own health. | 127 |
| 7478. | Moscow Journal: Scrambling for Space in Life, and Afterward: For the families of the 120,000 people who die annually in Moscow, finding an afterlife dwelling is a challenge. | 173 |
| 7479. | Australia Raises Interest Rates: The country's central bank raised its key rate by a quarter of a percentage point, the first rate hike by a major central bank since the start of the financial crisis. | 200 |
| 7480. | Vikings 30, Packers 23: Finally Facing the Packers, Favre Delivers a Gem: With the Vikings' win over the Packers, Brett Favre became the first player in N.F.L. history to beat all 32 teams in his career. The Vikings remain perfect at 4-0. | 238 |
| 7481. | Petraeus Treated for Prostate Cancer: The commander of American military forces in the Middle East received a diagnosis in February and underwent radiation treatment, according to a statement issued by his spokesman. | 216 |
| 7482. | Petraeus Has Prostate Cancer: Gen. David H. Petraeus, the commander of American military forces in the Middle East, received a diagnosis of early-stage prostate cancer. | 168 |
| 7483. | The Fifth Down: Brett Favre vs. the Packers: Following the latest turn in the Brett Favre saga 0 his first game against the Packers. | 132 |
| 7484. | Making the Metrodome a Two-Sport Star, Fast: Workers in Minneapolis will scramble -- again -- to convert the Metrodome from one sport setup to another as the Twins and Vikings stage big home games. | 197 |
| 7485. | Letterman Apologizes on the Air to His Wife: Mr. Letterman's remarks were his first public comments since Thursday when he revealed details of an apparent extortion attempt. | 173 |
| 7486. | Prepaid, but Not Prepared for Debit Card Fees: Prepaid debit cards are among the consumer banking industry's fastest-growing products, but often their convenience comes with fees hidden in the fine print. | 204 |
| 7487. | North Korea May Be Open to Talks: Kim Jong-il said his country would join six-party talks on nuclear disarmament if relations with the United States are improved. | 162 |
| 7488. | As Job Loss Rises, Obama Aides Act to Fix Safety Net: Administration officials said that a new effort to combat unemployment would not add up to a second stimulus package, only an extension of the first. | 203 |
| 7489. | In a Guinea Seized by Violence, Women as Prey: Cellphone pictures showing sexual attacks on women by soldiers suppressing a political demonstration appear to have traumatized the citizenry and hardened the opposition's determination. | 233 |
| 7490. | Contention Over Rankings of African Nations: Behind efforts to assess African governments lies a dispute over who should have final editorial say. | 146 |
| 7491. | North Korea Says U.S. Key to Nuclear Talks Return: North Korea said it was ready to return to international talks on ending its nuclear weapons program, but demanded negotiations with the United States. | 202 |
| 7492. | Surgical Strikes Shape Afghanistan Debate: A recent string of successful operations against high-level Al Qaeda figures has fueled the argument inside the Obama administration about a substantial troop buildup. | 210 |
| 7493. | Advertising: Soon, Bloggers Must Give Full Disclosure: The government will seek to slow the spread of false "word of mouth" promotions in exchange for free product samples. | 172 |
| 7494. | Archie's Destiny, as Shaped by Robert Frost: A new twist in Archie's romantic triangle has thrust this nearly 70-year-old character, and his parent company, into the media spotlight. | 182 |
| 7495. | Karzai's Running Mate Poised for Return: Marshal Muhammad Qasim Fahim has denied charges of drug dealing and corruption that have caused Western officials to have reservations about him. | 186 |
| 7496. | Findings: A High-Tech Hunt for Lost Art: Leonardo da Vinci probably would have loved the use of scientific gadgetry to locate his lost masterpiece. | 147 |
| 7497. | In Debate on Health, It's Coverage vs. Cost: Democrats want people to pay affordable prices for health insurance, but they want those policies to offer comprehensive benefits 0 goals that are colliding in Congress. | 214 |
| 7498. | Fashion Review: Keeping It Simple as Well as Fresh: Reviews of the Celine, Dries Van Noten, Giambattista Valli and Givenchy spring 2010 collections. | 148 |
| 7499. | The Pour: A Place for Wine Without the Lecture: You would never know that the Ten Bells is a wine bar except that the wines are so good, and so offbeat. | 152 |
| 7500. | I.B.M. Joins Pursuit of $1,000 Personal Genome: One of the oldest names in computing is vying for a high-tech piece of the personalized medicine puzzle. | 152 |
| 7501. | Media Decoder: Letterman Apologizes to His Wife and Staff: David Letterman apologized to his wife on the air Monday, in his first public comments since his revelation last week of his sexual relationships with staff members. | 224 |
| 7502. | U.S. Push to Expand in Pakistan Meets Resistance: American efforts to increase aid, as well as the footprint of its embassy and of private security contractors, are aggravating an already volatile mood among senior Pakistani officials. | 235 |
| 7503. | In Rural Africa, a Fertile Market for Mobile Phones: The mobile phone is becoming a powerful instrument of learning in remote African villages. | 143 |
| 7504. | Honduran Security Forces Accused of Abuse: Human rights groups have described an atmosphere of impunity in which security forces act unhindered by legal constraints. | 165 |
| 7505. | Media Decoder: Rich Ross to Run Disney's Movies: The Walt Disney Company has hired one of its star TV executives to overhaul its struggling motion picture studio. Rich Ross, president of Disney Channels Worldwide, will immediately take over the top job at Walt Disney Studios. | 276 |
| 7506. | City Room: Jury in Astor Case Appears to Be Struggling: The judge exhorted jurors to "hang in there," after the jury sent the judge two notes suggesting that it was struggling to reach a verdict. | 195 |
| 7507. | Gates Stresses Privacy in Chain of Command: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates appeared to rebuke the U.S.'s top commander in Afghanistan for publicly speaking out on troop levels and strategy. | 192 |
| 7508. | City Room: U.S. Won't Seek Death for Ex-Detainee: Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani, a suspected Qaeda militant, was ordered by President Obama to face trial in a civilian court in New York. | 179 |
| 7509. | The Puppy Diaries: Insurance, When the Patient Is a Pet: As with humans, pet insurance programs are complex. | 108 |
| 7510. | Reprieve After a Botched Execution: Lawrence R. Reynolds Jr. won a stay of execution because Ohio was unable to carry out the execution of another prisoner three weeks ago. | 172 |
| 7511. | Funeral Bomber Kills 6 in Western Iraq: A suicide bomber detonated himself among mourners at a funeral in western Iraq on Monday, killing six people and wounding 16 others. | 172 |
| 7512. | Bridgeport Diocese Loses Bid to Keep Abuse Records Sealed: The Supreme Court refused to delay the release of documents from lawsuits filed against priests accused of abusing children. | 183 |
| 7513. | Three Americans Share Nobel Prize for Medicine: The three scientists solved a longstanding puzzle of cell biology with deep relevance to cancer and aging. | 154 |
| 7514. | Worry Grows Among Doctors Over Clamor for Flu Vaccine: The fear of swine flu is being compounded by new worries, this time among primary care doctors who say that they are already being swamped by calls. | 203 |
| 7515. | Media Decoder: Cond0 Nast to Close Gourmet Magazine: Gourmet, a magazine of almost biblical status in the food world, and three other titles will be shuttered in a cost-cutting move. | 182 |
| 7516. | Three Americans Share 2009 Nobel Medicine Prize: The 2009 Nobel Prize in medicine has been awarded to Elizabeth Blackburn, Carol Greider and Jack Szostak for their work on chromosomes. | 184 |
| 7517. | As Rescue Hopes Fade in Indonesia, Efforts Turn to Recovery: The hopes of thousands of Indonesians searching for missing friends and relatives after last week's deadly earthquake were further diminished on Monday. | 213 |
| 7518. | Bomb at U.N Food Office in Pakistan Kills at Least 3: An explosion apparently caused by a suicide bomber in the lobby of the World Food Program office in Islamabad killed at least three people. | 193 |
| 7519. | Still Fragile, Haiti Makes Sales Pitch: As it tries to lure foreign investors with low costs, Haiti is caught in a paradox: it needs jobs to quell social tensions, but companies require stability to create jobs. | 211 |
| 7520. | Blast Hits U.N. Office in Pakistan: A bomb inside the offices of the World Food Program in the Pakistani capital killed at least one person and wounded six others Monday, police and witnesses said. | 197 |
| 7521. | Blast Hits Near U.N. Office in Pakistani Capital: A blast went off at an office of the U.N. World Food Programme (WFP) in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Monday wounding several people, police and a U.N. official said. | 223 |
| 7522. | In Vermont, Making a Stand for Pete the Moose: The state is requiring owners of elk facilities to get rid of all moose and white-tailed deer that live within their fences, afraid that the animals may spread chronic wasting disease. | 231 |
| 7523. | Buyout Firms Profited as a Company's Debt Soared: Private equity firms, former executives and Wall Street investment banks profited as the Simmons Bedding Company fell into bankruptcy, devastating its bondholders and employees. | 227 |
| 7524. | Puerto Ayora Journal: Ecuador Limits a 2-Legged Species to Protect Gal0pagos: Officials hope new government measures expelling poor migrants will help preserve the natural wonders that bolster one of the Ecuador's most profitable sectors: tourism. | 247 |
| 7525. | New Court Term Hints at Views on Regulating Business: The Supreme Court term that begins Monday will be dominated by cases concerning corporations, compensation and the financial markets. | 187 |
| 7526. | Military Memo: Clear Voice of Bush's Pentagon Becomes Harder to Hear: Gen. David H. Petraeus faces a new reality in President Obama's White House: He is still at the table, but in a very different seat. | 202 |
| 7527. | Just a Touch Away, the Elusive Tablet PC: Technology enthusiasts have never given up on an idea that keeps fizzling: a tablet computer that strikes the public's fancy. | 167 |
| 7528. | Corzine's Wall Street R0sum0 Loses Value for Voters: As the New Jersey governor struggles to win re-election, his success at Goldman Sachs is now viewed with suspicion. | 168 |
| 7529. | A Senate Candidate Accustomed to Being Thrown in the Ring: Linda E. McMahon, the former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, wants the Republican nomination for Christopher Dodd's seat. | 198 |
| 7530. | Early Births Take a Toll, Group Says: The first attempt to measure premature births found the problem is concentrated in poor countries. | 136 |
| 7531. | China Yearns to Form Its Own Media Empires: China plans to spend billions of dollars to develop media companies that it hopes can compete with the likes of News Corporation and Time Warner. | 189 |
| 7532. | Black Market Shows Iran Can Adapt to Sanctions: The focus on sanctions has intensified, but history shows it would be difficult to truly quarantine Iran's economy. | 163 |
| 7533. | Yankees 10, Rays 2: Rodriguez Drives In 7 Runs in One Inning: Alex Rodriguez hit a grand slam and a three-run homer in the sixth inning of the Yankees' victory over the Rays. | 174 |
| 7534. | Yankees 10, Rays 2: Rodriguez Homers Twice and Drives In 7 in One Inning: Alex Rodriguez drove in an AL-record seven runs in a 10-run sixth inning to help the Yankees finish the regular season with a victory over the Rays. | 222 |
| 7535. | A Controversial Debut for Lohan in Paris: Editors and buyers reacted with dismay to the first Emanuel Ungaro collection designed under the artistic advice of Lindsay Lohan. | 172 |
| 7536. | ArtsBeat: 'Zombieland' Tops Weekend Box Office: "Zombieland" opened No. 1 at the weekend box office, giving Sony its sixth first-place debut of the year. | 153 |
| 7537. | Lisbon Treaty Vote Clears Path for E.U. President: A difficult discussion lies ahead about how much power and influence the European Union president should have. | 161 |
| 7538. | Prepaid College Savings Plans Might Not Cover All Costs: The stock market slump and rising college costs have combined to drive all but two of the nation's 18 such funds into the red. | 183 |
| 7539. | Bats: Live Updates: Tigers Win and Wait for Twins: Live updates from the Twins-Royals game as Minnesota vies for the A.L. Central division title with Detriot, who beat the White Sox today. | 188 |
| 7540. | Socialists Appear to Prevail in Greece: Greek voters appeared to have unseated the center-right New Democracy party, which has governed since 2004. | 147 |
| 7541. | Mending Fences for 2 Asian Leaders: The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il, held talks with Prime Minister Wen Jiabao of China as his government tried to mend ties with Beijing. | 175 |
| 7542. | California Fire Grows to 3, 500 Acres: A wind-driven wildfire has burned over 5 square miles in the San Bernardino Mountains and destroyed three homes. | 151 |
| 7543. | Hopes Fade for Indonesian Quake Victims: Emergency workers struggled to reach remote villages buried beneath landslides triggered by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake, while a steady stream of bodies arrived at the morgue. | 215 |
| 7544. | City Room: Complaint Box | Instant Enforcement: Heartless parking-enforcement officers dismiss your efforts to procure change to pay the meter. Maybe they couldn't do that if the city provided more Muni-Meters. | 210 |
| 7545. | Report Says Iran Has Data to Make a Nuclear Bomb: A U.N. analysis says Iran has "sufficient information to be able to design and produce a workable" bomb, going well beyond the public position taken by Washington. | 213 |
| 7546. | Mercedes Sosa, Argentine Folk Singer, Is Dead at 74: The music of Ms. Sosa, the "voice of Latin America," inspired opponents of South America's brutal military regimes and led to her forced exile in Europe. | 206 |
| 7547. | Abroad | Critic's Notebook: The Polanski Case: A Gallic Shrug: In France, a country that worships a privileged class of aesthetes and philosophers, some moral tension arises. | 174 |
| 7548. | Sunday Routine | Padma Lakshmi: First the Gym, Then Tea in Bed: The "Top Chef" host gets her exercise in early, then pulls on men's pajamas for a "bed picnic." | 159 |
| 7549. | For Irish, E.U. May Stand for Economic Unity: Although Irish voters overwhelmingly approved the European Union's Lisbon Treaty, they, like many other Europeans, they are glumly fixated on domestic issues. | 204 |
| 7550. | Regatta Evokes Poughkeepsie's Rowing Heyday: College oarsmen (and women) compete on the Hudson in an event commemorating the quadricentennial of Henry Hudson's voyage and the dedication of a bridge for pedestrians. | 214 |
| 7551. | U.N. Sets Date for Iran Inspection: TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- The head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog on Sunday said inspectors would be examining Iran's recently revealed nuclear facility on Oct. 25. | 195 |
| 7552. | In Afghanistan, the Distance Between 'We Must' and 'We Can': The war in Afghanistan reignites a classic debate: on one side an imperative for victory, on the other the risks of overreach. | 187 |
| 7553. | Eight U.S. Troops Killed in Afghan Battle: Groups of tribal militia attacked two American outposts in eastern Afghanistan, the military said, in the deadliest battle for U.S. troops in months. | 192 |
| 7554. | No. 17 Miami 21, No. 8 Oklahoma 20: Hurricanes Shake Slow Start to Topple Sooners: Jacory Harris was intercepted twice in the first quarter, but he rallied the Hurricanes from a 10-7 halftime deficit with two touchdown passes. | 226 |
| 7555. | Eight U.S. Troops Killed in Afghan Battle: Tribal militia attacked two combat outposts in a remote area in eastern Afghanistan, the military said on Sunday, in the deadliest battle for U.S. troops in more than a year. | 217 |
| 7556. | Happy Journey of an Actor as Tragic Hero: After several screen credits and countless regional theater roles, John Douglas Thompson has become a Shakespeare specialist. | 167 |
| 7557. | Next Stop: Fine Art Meets Fine Wine in Napa Valley: Art is popping up all across the vineyard-rich valley, from agricultural barns that used to house hay to museum-worthy collections secreted in faux Tuscan villas. | 214 |
| 7558. | The Burger That Shattered Her Life: Tracing the story of the E. coli-infected hamburger that left 22-year-old Stephanie Smith paralyzed shows why eating ground beef is still a gamble. | 183 |
| 7559. | The Ruckus Room: Playrooms are getting fancier, and are selling points in many buildings. But not every grown-up sees them as a plus. | 133 |
| 7560. | Report Says Iran Has Data to Make a Nuclear Bomb: A confidential U.N. analysis says that Iran has acquired "sufficient information to be able to design and produce a workable" bomb, going well beyond the public position taken by Washington. | 240 |
| 7561. | Afghan in Police Uniform Kills U.S. Soldiers: A spokesman for the Interior Ministry said officials were investigating whether the attacker, who escaped, was a police officer or a militant dressed as one. | 203 |
| 7562. | Indonesia's Slow Response Dims Hopes for Survivors: Three days after a major earthquake, rescuers were reduced to borrowing shovels from local farmers to search for missing people caught in landslides. | 201 |
| 7563. | Hollywood Hotels Are the Hub for Deal Making: Hotels have long been Los Angeles's answer to the boardroom. With strict privacy, the Sunset Tower Hotel has earned a following of big names. | 187 |
| 7564. | A Battle Over Low-Income Housing Reveals Post-Hurricane Tensions: In a New Orleans suburb, a battle over low-income housing has stoked anger at the federal government and long-simmering class and racial tensions. | 212 |
| 7565. | After Chicago's Loss, Critics Assail the U.S.O.C.: Chicago's last-place finish in the 2016 voting was the latest blow to the United States Olympic Committee in a year marked by controversies and setbacks. | 204 |
| 7566. | Fashion Review: Some Looks Don't Need Fixing: Reviews of the spring 2010 Nina Ricci, Rick Owens and Bernhard Willhelm collections. | 130 |
| 7567. | Anger Over Term Limits Dogs Mayor: Anger over the issue of term limits still simmers among voters, bedeviling Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's advisers and giving hope to his underfunded challenger. | 194 |
| 7568. | Health Care Overhaul Is Drawing Close to Floor Debate: Senior Democrats say they are confident that a bill will pass this year, but party leaders still face immense political and policy challenges as they combine rival proposals. | 229 |
| 7569. | A Detainee's Case Shows the Hurdles That a Release Poses: To understand how hard it is proving for President Obama to close the prison at Guant0namo Bay, consider the case of Alla Ali Bin Ali Ahmed. | 198 |
| 7570. | Offshore Haven Is Forced to Consider a Heresy, Collecting Taxes: With shrinking revenue and high public spending, the Cayman Islands might have to raise taxes. | 159 |
| 7571. | Fashion Review: Defying Knockoffs and Inviting Them: Alber Elbaz of Lanvin offered distinctive clothing worth the price, with real finesse. John Galliano at Christian Dior was largely smoke and mirrors. | 202 |
| 7572. | Sugary Mix Is Just What the Flu Doctor Ordered: With the children's version of the anti-influenza drug Tamiflu in short supply, pharmacists are mixing cherry syrup with the contents of the Tamiflu capsules. | 206 |
| 7573. | Local Stop | Near Yankee Stadium: Where Baseball Isn't Everything: While many people have been taken by the new Yankee Stadium and the team's winning seasons, there's a lot more to this part of the Bronx. | 204 |
| 7574. | Weak Levels of King Salmon Hurt Alaskan Fishermen: Until recently, king salmon was a major source of income and food in villages along the Yukon River. What has led to its scarcity is not well understood. | 204 |
| 7575. | Early Irish Results Show 'Decisive' Yes on European Treaty: Early results indicated that Irish voters had swung in favor of a treaty aimed at streamlining governance of the European Union after rejecting it only last year. | 222 |
| 7576. | The Saturday Profile: Back From the Suburbs to Run a Patch of Somalia: Mohamed Aden moved from Minnesota to Somalia in an effort to build a local government and took on a mind-boggling combination of roles. | 206 |
| 7577. | Walruses Suffer Substantial Losses as Sea Ice Erodes: Half a century after they began recovering from industrial-scale hunting, walruses are facing a new threat. | 161 |
| 7578. | Sports of The Times: A Great Choice, Even if Others Were Worthy: By voting to hold the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, the International Olympic Committee has made good on its stated desire to represent all its constituencies. | 231 |
| 7579. | Bloomberg Spares No Expense in Mayoral Race: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has already spent $65 million in his bid for a third term, a record pace. | 145 |
| 7580. | Congressional Memo: Focus on Rangel, a Chairman Under Investigation: Republicans are intensifying efforts to make Charles B. Rangel a symbol of Democratic misconduct. | 166 |
| 7581. | New Policy Outlaws Bake Sales in City Schools: The change is part of a new policy that limits what can be sold in vending machines and student-run stores, which use profits to help finance activities like pep rallies and proms. | 227 |
| 7582. | At Sold-Out Fenway, a Way in for Those Fans Willing to Wait: The Boston Red Sox have a string of sellouts at Fenway Park dating to 2003, but the club holds back a handful of tickets for sale on every game day. | 209 |
| 7583. | After Guinea Massacre, an Explanation From the Captain Who Is President: Capt. Moussa Dadis Camara gave some people hope when he seized power in December. But that optimism is now gone. | 185 |
| 7584. | Report Cites Bloody Firefight as Lesson in Afghan Warfare: A 2008 firefight in eastern Afghanistan has become a template for how not to win there, and helps to explain the strategy of Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, the new commander. | 230 |
| 7585. | Inquiries on Ensign Are Anticipated: The Justice Department and the Senate Ethics Committee are expected to investigate whether Senator John Ensign violated federal law or ethics rules during his efforts to conceal an affair. | 225 |
| 7586. | Little Rooms, Big Profits: No one has built more hotels in the city than Sam Chang, who has bounced back from bankruptcy twice. | 127 |
| 7587. | Polling Firm's Reprimand Rattles News Media: News organizations are rethinking their use of Strategic Vision's numbers after the company was reprimanded last week. | 163 |
| 7588. | News Analysis: U.S. Wonders if Iran Is Playing for Time or Is Serious on Deal: The Obama administration is not certain that Iran will make good on its promise to move enriched uranium outside the country. | 204 |
| 7589. | U.S. Climate Bill Called Unlikely Before Talks: An aide to President Obama said there was virtually no chance of a bill passing before global talks in December. | 160 |
| 7590. | Congress to Hold Hearing on N.F.L. Head Injuries: As debate over football's long-term effects on players' cognitive function continues among doctors and the National Football League, the discussion will soon move to Congress. | 225 |
| 7591. | Your Money: The Higher Lifetime Costs of Being a Gay Couple: From health care and pensions to family planning, life is more expensive for same-sex couples. But some get a break in income taxes. | 193 |
| 7592. | Trustee Sues Four Madoff Relatives, Seeking $199 Million: The complaint does not accuse the family members of participating in the Ponzi scheme, but it calls them "derelict" in carrying out their professional duties. | 216 |
| 7593. | Ready for an Olympic Party, Chicago Loses Its Date: For some gathered in Chicago, the vote by the committee seemed also like a referendum on the city itself. | 157 |
| 7594. | David Letterman Reveals Extortion Attempt: Mr. Letterman said on his show that a person demanded $2 million not to reveal his sexual affairs with staff members. | 160 |
| 7595. | Jobless Report Is Worse Than Expected; Rate Rises to 9.8%: The American economy lost 263,000 jobs in September, the government reported, dimming the prospect of any meaningful job growth by the end of the year. | 210 |
| 7596. | Israel Exchanges Freed Prisoners for Video of Soldier: Israel on Friday released 19 Palestinian women from its jails in exchange for a video recording proving that Gilad Shalit, a soldier held by Hamas, is still alive. | 218 |
| 7597. | Obama Meets With McChrystal: President Obama met here Friday with Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, his Afghanistan commander, to discuss a possible change in strategy. | 162 |
| 7598. | Chicago Pleads Its Case to Host 2016 Olympic Games: The 10-person U.S. team, which included President Obama and the First Lady, was first to address the International Olympic Committee on Friday, to be followed by Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid. | 247 |
| 7599. | Israel Exchanges Prisoners for Video: Israel freed 19 Palestinian women prisoners on Friday after Hamas militants handed over a video disc offering a first glimpse of an Israeli soldier they've held captive for more than three years. | 233 |
| 7600. | Ireland Votes Again on European Union Treaty: Irish voters cast ballots Friday in a referendum that will help determine the future of the European Union. | 153 |
| 7601. | E.U. Says Airlines' Pact May Be Illegal: European Union regulators say a transatlantic alliance between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia may break antitrust rules. | 176 |
| 7602. | U.S. Delays Somalia Aid, Fearing It Is Feeding Terrorists: American officials are concerned that United Nations contractors may be funneling American aid to the Shabab, a Somali group with ties to Al Qaeda. | 206 |
| 7603. | Obama Stumps in Denmark for Chicago's Olympic Bid: As President Obama pitched his hometown's bid to host the Summer Games, the first American president to do so, he put his own credibility on the line. | 201 |
| 7604. | Rescuers Dig by Hand After Indonesia Quake: The rescue activity was grim as authorities dug into collapsed hospitals, hotels, offices, homes and a school. | 154 |
| 7605. | Panel Finishes Work on Health Bill Amendments: In a marathon session, the Senate Finance Committee voted to ease penalties for those without health insurance. | 158 |
| 7606. | Munich Journal: Raise Your Mugs to German Efficiency!: Oktoberfest proves that Germans can loosen up and have fun. But, as the festival's lost and found center shows, they are going to have a system in place first. | 214 |
| 7607. | The Lede: Handicapping the 2016 Olympic Bids: Four cities are competing to host the 2016 Summer Games, which will be awarded Friday in Copenhagen. | 146 |
| 7608. | Senate Panel Softening Insurance Penalties: The move would help people facing financial burdens in buying even the cheapest insurance available. | 144 |
| 7609. | Sports Business: Why Chicago Could Be the Most Lucrative Choice: A Chicago win in Copenhagen on Friday is expected to generate a network TV bidding war over the 2016 Summer Olympics. | 182 |
| 7610. | City Decides to Continue Pre-Meeting Invocation: The Council's unanimous vote was unlikely to satisfy a group that has threatened lawsuits in an effort to cut religion from local government meetings. | 199 |
| 7611. | In New Jersey, a Sharp, Scrappy Debate: The little-known independent, Christopher Daggett, stole the show during an unruly first gubernatorial debate. | 150 |
| 7612. | Mob Infiltration Is Seen in Agency: Prosecutors said three associates of the Luchese crime family found jobs as inspectors in the Buildings Department and others in the family committed crimes. | 193 |
| 7613. | David Letterman Reveals Extortion Attempt: David Letterman said on his show that he had been victim to an extortion attempt and admitted to affairs. | 148 |
| 7614. | Swine Flu Spreading Widely; Worry Over Pregnant Women: With swine flu now widespread across the country, federal health officials released Tamiflu for children and began taking orders from the states for the new swine flu vaccine. | 230 |
| 7615. | Who Can Take Charge at Bank of America?: The announcement by Kenneth D. Lewis that he would quit as Bank of America's chief on Dec. 31 left the board scrambling for a successor. | 177 |
| 7616. | Keeping Score: Moving Home Plate Could Help Mets: The Mets, who have the fewest home runs in the majors, might consider what the Dodgers did at Dodger Stadium for the 1969 season. | 179 |
| 7617. | M.I.T. Taking Student Blogs to Nth Degree: Colleges are letting student bloggers post without censoring, as a marketing tool. | 125 |
| 7618. | Prisoner Who Escaped in a Suit Is Captured: Two of the officers responsible for Ronald Tackman, an escaped prisoner who was arrested Thursday night, face disciplinary action. | 174 |
| 7619. | China Is Wordless on Traumas of Communists' Rise: China basked in its 60th anniversary, but there were no solemn pauses for the millions who died during the civil war or were eradicated during Mao's drive to consolidate power. | 226 |
| 7620. | Room for Debate: China's Next Stage: Can China spread the wealth and become a consumer society? | 95 |
| 7621. | Can the Muppets Make Friends in Ramallah?: You think bringing peace to the Mideast is hard? Try bringing "Sesame Street" to the Palestinian territories. | 152 |
| 7622. | Players Face Injury Risk Before N.F.L.: A recent study did not address the possible long-term injuries sustained by today's pro football players, or the risk faced by high school and college players. | 199 |
| 7623. | Palestinians Drop Effort to Push War Crime Report: The Palestinian delegation to the U.N. Human Rights Council dropped its efforts to forward a report accusing Israel of possible war crimes. | 190 |
| 7624. | Record Ratings for 'Late Show': David Letterman's program won in the all-important age categories of viewers 18 to 49 and 25 to 54. | 131 |
| 7625. | Pakistan to Target Taliban's 'Epicenter': The military will open a campaign against the Taliban's main stronghold in the tribal areas, South Waziristan. | 152 |
| 7626. | Senator's Aid to Mistress's Husband Raises Ethics Flags: Experts say Senator John Ensign may have violated ethics laws by helping an aide get work after having an affair with his wife. | 184 |
| 7627. | City Room: Dozens Arrested in Raids Against Luchese Family: An operation that police officials called a mob-controlled gambling ring was shut down, with 19 people were indicted. Another investigation yielded 29 arrests. | 219 |
| 7628. | Texting While Driving Banned for Federal Workers: Federal employees will no longer be allowed to send text messages in government vehicles, or their own cars if they are using cellphones paid for by the government. | 214 |
| 7629. | City Room: Sullenberger Flies Fateful Route: The pilot who landed his jet safely in the Hudson River is reunited with his first officer to fly the route they were unable to finish that day. | 189 |
| 7630. | McChrystal Rejects Scaling Down Afghan Aims: Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal said he would not support a more modest plan that focused on Al Qaeda. | 142 |
| 7631. | Without Clunker Program, Auto Sales Fall Back: After two frenzied months during the auto rebate program, new-vehicle sales sagged in September. | 143 |
| 7632. | Bernanke, in Nod to Critics, Suggests Board of Regulators: The Fed should be in charge of regulating financial institutions, but a council of regulators could monitor broader risks, the Fed chairman said. | 204 |
| 7633. | Support Drops for Abortion Rights: A poll showed that the gap has narrowed considerably between Americans who favor keeping abortion legal and those who do not. | 160 |
| 7634. | Iraqi Leader Creates Broad Coalition: Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki's bloc is intended to appeal across Iraq's sectarian and ethnic divides. | 146 |
| 7635. | Fossil Skeleton From Africa Predates Lucy: Scientists said Ardi, short for Ardipithecus ramidus, was the earliest known skeleton from the human branch of the primate family tree. | 178 |
| 7636. | U.S. Consumer Spending Jumps; Jobless Claims Up: Propelled by the auto rebate program, consumer spending rose sharply in August, but personal incomes lagged. | 157 |
| 7637. | BAE Faces Corruption Charges: The weapons maker has denied accusations of bribery linked to deals in Africa and Eastern Europe. | 127 |
| 7638. | Iran Meets U.S. and Allies for Nuclear Talks in Geneva: With talks beginning Thursday, Washington and its allies hope to draw Iran into a serious negotiation that will open up the country to inspections and reassure its neighbors. | 230 |
| 7639. | China Celebrates 60 Years of Communism: The precision display of military bravado, a once-every-10-years ritual, was designed for a domestic audience. | 150 |
| 7640. | Partial Shutdown Ended in Michigan: Lawmakers approved an interim budget early Thursday, ending a brief shutdown of nonessential government services that had begun after a midnight budget deadline. | 197 |
| 7641. | Cisco Buys Norwegian Firm for $3 Billion: Cisco continued to show just how serious it is about video conferencing, announcing the $3 billion acquisition of Tandberg, a Norwegian video communications company. | 207 |
| 7642. | At Least 464 Die as Quake Hits Indonesia Island: A powerful earthquake that struck western Indonesia trapped thousands of people under collapsed buildings 0 including two hospitals, officials said. | 197 |
| 7643. | Plan Outlines Removal of Four Dams on Klamath River: A draft plan to remove four aging dams along the Klamath River in Oregon and California was released Wednesday, a step toward ending a protracted dispute. | 207 |
| 7644. | I.M.F. Upgrades Forecast for World Economies: The fund's latest report predicts a global expansion of 3.1 percent next year, better than its earlier forecast. | 158 |
| 7645. | Rush for Clues Before Charges in Terror Case: A narrative in the case of Najibullah Zazi was pieced together by the authorities largely on the fly in the last two weeks. | 169 |
| 7646. | New Delhi Journal: Indian Maze Complicates Building of a Global Stage: The capital city is far behind schedule for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, presenting an especially vivid portrait of the shortcomings of Indian bureaucracy. | 226 |
| 7647. | No-Fault Fixer-Upper: Part of a small wave of new urban homesteaders, a St. Paul couple bought and renovated a farmhouse that had gone into foreclosure. | 152 |
| 7648. | Curling Up With Hybrid Books, Videos Included: Book publishers looking to embrace the age of the iPhone, Kindle and YouTube are creating "vooks," which intersperse videos throughout electronic text that can be read 0 and viewed 0 online. | 237 |
| 7649. | On Day for China Pride, Little Interest in Ideology: China's Communist Party is throwing itself a huge and carefully choreographed party on Thursday. But what inspires loyalty today is not ideology, but the government's skill at raising China from poverty. | 256 |
| 7650. | Acorn to Stand Trial in Nevada Case: The community activist group will face prosecution for paying bonuses to voter registration workers in Clark County last year. | 163 |
| 7651. | Several Afghan Strategies, None a Clear Choice: President Obama held the first of five sessions with his cabinet and advisers to consider a dire report by his commander in Afghanistan. | 184 |
| 7652. | Strong Quake in Indonesia Kills Hundreds: A powerful earthquake that struck western Indonesia trapped thousands of people under collapsed buildings 0 including two hospitals, officials said. | 190 |
| 7653. | Driven to Distraction: At 60 M.P.H., Office Work Is a High-Risk Job: Thousands of Americans who have turned their vehicles into wired offices argue that the convenience of constant contact and work efficiency far outweigh the risk of a wreck. | 242 |
| 7654. | Abroad: In a Spanish Province, a Twilight of the Matadors: Dwindling interest and pressure from animal-rights advocates and Catalan nationalists has crippled bullfighting in Catalonia. Now it may be outlawed. | 208 |
| 7655. | On the Eve of Talks, Iranian Makes a Washington Visit: The visit by the Iranian foreign minister, the first of its kind in a decade, came just before talks on Iran's nuclear program were to begin in Geneva. | 206 |
| 7656. | Swiss Health Care Thrives Without Public Option: Many academics who have studied the Swiss health care system suggest it would deliver much of what Washington is aiming to accomplish. | 183 |
| 7657. | As Doctor, Eric Heiden Continues Complicated Relationship With Speedskating: After the 1980 Olympics, Eric Heiden went on to become an orthopedic surgeon, and his complicated relationship with speedskating continues. | 216 |
| 7658. | Pakistanis Continue to Reject U.S. Partnership: A new survey underscored the difficulties the Obama administration faces in its efforts to tamp down Islamic militancy in the strategically vital nation. | 201 |
| 7659. | Stunned Calm in Guinea Capital After Assault: Survivors of an attack by soldiers vowed revenge and recounted in painful detail the rampage that appears to have killed as many as 157. | 182 |
| 7660. | Prescriptions: Baucus Weighs Making Insurance More Affordable: Senator Baucus's last-minute changes are aimed at his fellow Democrats who want insurance to be made as affordable as possible for moderate-income Americans. | 220 |
| 7661. | City Room: Prospect Park Swans Battling: The birds that can look so serene in Brooklyn are not getting along, and visitors keep trying to intervene. | 148 |
| 7662. | Philadelphia Orchestra Announces New Chief: The Philadelphia Orchestra took a major step toward finding a way out of a financial and managerial mess on Wednesday, announcing that it had hired a permanent chief executive. | 220 |
| 7663. | Lewis Is Said to Be Leaving Bank of America: The embattled chief executive, under pressure over the disclosure of losses and bonuses at Merrill Lynch, is expected to leave at the end of the year. | 195 |
| 7664. | Senate Panel Rejects Tightening of Abortion Restrictions: The Senate Finance Committee rejected a Republican proposal to tighten restrictions on abortion under a bill to overhaul the health care system. | 202 |
| 7665. | More but Selective Music for the New WQXR: WQXR, the only classical music station in New York, will have a new sound after Oct. 8, according to plans unveiled on Wednesday by WNYC. | 180 |
| 7666. | Time to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' Official Writes: An essay in an official Pentagon journal calls forcefully for repeal of the law that requires homosexuals in the armed services to keep their sexual orientation secret. | 222 |
| 7667. | Penske Ends Talks to Buy Saturn From G.M.: The company cited concerns about its ability to get cars beyond the supply period it had negotiated with G.M. | 152 |
| 7668. | NYT: Tech Talk for 10/01/2009: Bettina Edelstein talks to Guy King, a co-founder of the Web firm Stateless Systems (RetailMeNot.com), about Trendsmap, a new free site that tracks trending Twitter topics on a zoomable global map. Pedro Rafael Rosado and J.D. Biersdorfer get into deep-geek mode with a look at replacing your hard drive DIY-style. Pedro also explores the tech term "Android," and J.D. has tech news of the week, including AT&T's effort to publicize the dangers of texting while driving. | 501 |
| 7669. | Iraq Political Groups Find New Pull in National Unity: In an extraordinary shift, party leaders from across Iraq's political spectrum are reaching across ethnic and sectarian lines for the parliamentary elections. | 213 |
| 7670. | Supreme Court Takes Case on Reach of Gun Rights: The Supreme Court announced that it would decide whether state and local gun control laws may be challenged under the Second Amendment. | 184 |
| 7671. | E.P.A. Proposes Rule on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed rule to begin regulating emissions from thousands of power plants and large industrial facilities. | 205 |
| 7672. | Music: Updating Opera? Halfway Won't Do: An opera score is not a sacred text. Directors should claim the freedom to reinterpret a work. | 135 |
| 7673. | American Express to End Monthly Fees on Gift Cards: The $2-a-month fee will be dropped, a move that is likely to pressure its competitors to do the same. | 153 |
| 7674. | China Hopes, and Tries, for Rain-Free Festivities: Beijing's chief meteorologist is responsible for making sure the weather is fair during the extravaganza marking the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic. | 210 |
| 7675. | State Senator's Companion Testifies About Injuries: Karla Giraldo testimony in the assault trial made it clear that her sympathies lay with Hiram Monserrate. | 157 |
| 7676. | Two Powerful Earthquakes Leave Islands Reeling: A 7.6 earthquake struck the island of Sumatra on Wednesday, a day after an underwater quake triggered a tsunami in the Samoans. | 175 |
| 7677. | Rate of Enrollment in Medicaid Rose Rapidly, Report Says: Agency directors fear that lawmakers will need to find more money or cut benefits or payments to doctors and hospitals. | 177 |
| 7678. | Magazine Preview: Understanding the Anxious Mind: Is the economy making you nervous? Or is it terrorism? Or could it be the way you're hard-wired? | 146 |
| 7679. | After 39 Years, Soldiers Honored for Vietnam Rescue Mission: A reunion of soldiers had a special meaning this year after their unit unveiled a presidential citation for a rescue mission in Vietnam in March 1970. | 211 |
| 7680. | Supreme Court Takes Case on Reach of Gun Rights: The Supreme Court will decide whether the constitutional right of individuals to own firearms trumps state and local laws, reviving the legal battle over gun rights in America. | 225 |
| 7681. | U.S. Critic of Karzai Is Fired From U.N. Mission: Peter Galbraith, the top American U.N. official in Afghanistan, was being recalled after a dispute over the handling of fraud allegations in the election. | 204 |
| 7682. | Wall Street Lower on Economic Unease: Stock markets dived in early trading after two lesser-known barometers of the economy came in weaker than expected. | 153 |
| 7683. | E.U. Report on War in Georgia Find Broad Fault: A much-anticipated inquiry into last August's war in Georgia concludes that Georgia ignited the conflict, but that Russia had provoked the violence. | 196 |
| 7684. | Suspect in Midtown Stabbing Is Found Dead: The suspect in a fatal stabbing outside Manhattan's main post office committed suicide in Philadelphia. | 146 |
| 7685. | Global AIDS Detection and Treatment Surge: The number of people being tested for H.I.V. more than doubled in dozens of countries last year, leading to a major increase in those being treated. | 191 |
| 7686. | G.D.P. Shrank Less Than Expected in Quarter: The economy sank at a pace of 0.7 percent in the spring, a better-than-expected performance that provided more evidence that the recession was ending. | 195 |
| 7687. | Israel to Free Prisoners in Return for Video of Soldier: Israel said Wednesday it would release 20 Palestinian women from its jails in exchange for a videotape of a captured Israeli soldier that would prove that he is alive. | 224 |
| 7688. | Strong Earthquake Hits Indonesian Island of Sumatra: A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck off the city of Padang on the coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island on Wednesday, damaging houses, bringing down bridges and starting fires, a witness said. | 251 |
| 7689. | Typhoon Kills at Least 41 in Vietnam: Typhoon Ketsana headed west toward Laos after battering Vietnam with powerful winds and heavy rain, leaving behind blue skies but dangerously rising flood waters. | 200 |
| 7690. | Israel Agrees to Release Prisoners in Return for Information on Soldier: Israel's Security Cabinet has approved the release of 20 female Palestinian prisoners in exchange for proof that a captive Israeli soldier held in the Gaza Strip is alive. | 244 |
| 7691. | No Tiptoeing Through the Tulips: The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has put their instrument's Tiny Tim image to rest and achieved mainstream popularity. | 157 |
| 7692. | Alternative Energy Projects Stumble on a Need for Water: Many plans to meet the nation's demand for power with renewable energy could consume billions of gallons of water every year. | 182 |
| 7693. | Scores Die as Tsunami Hits Samoa Islands: A tsunami generated by an undersea earthquake has killed at least 87 people and wiped out several villages on the islands of American Samoa and Samoa. | 192 |
| 7694. | I.M.F. Calls for Restructuring of Financial System: Banks still have to write off $1.5 trillion in bad loans or worthless securities, the International Monetary Fund estimated in a new report. | 192 |
| 7695. | De Blasio and Liu Win in N.Y. Democratic Runoffs: Councilman John C. Liu of Queens won the Democratic primary for comptroller, and Councilman Bill de Blasio of Brooklyn won the party's nomination for public advocate. | 216 |
| 7696. | Colorado Democrats Brace for Senate Primary: Democrats in Colorado are deeply divided, and Republicans see an opportunity to break a recent Democratic hold on statewide offices. | 177 |
| 7697. | Schools' Toughest Test: Cooking: Little actual cooking goes on in the kitchens of New York City public schools. M.S. 137 in Queens is one of the exceptions, making lunch from scratch for its nearly 2,000 students. | 213 |
| 7698. | General Says Iraq Troop Reductions May Quicken: A faster drawdown could ease the strain across the armed forces and free up extra units for duty in Afghanistan. | 160 |
| 7699. | Theater Review | 'A Steady Rain': A Sentimental Journey Over Brutal Terrain: "A Steady Rain" is probably best regarded as a small, wobbly pedestal on which two gods of the screen may stand in order to be worshiped. | 214 |
| 7700. | In New Jersey, Would-Be Boss Is Big Boss Fan: Christopher J. Christie, who is seeking election as governor in November, has attended 120 Springsteen shows. | 155 |
| 7701. | Binghamton Lecturer Critical of Athletics Is Fired: The Binghamton University adjunct who accused the athletic department of giving preferential treatment to basketball players and pressuring her to change her grading policy for players was dismissed. | 251 |
| 7702. | Record Stores: Out of Sight, Not Obsolete: Some veteran New York record store proprietors have closed their shops but continue to serve their old customers in unconventional ways. | 179 |
| 7703. | 'Clear' Security Service May Return at Airports: Verified Identity Pass, which offered a service to send airline passengers to the head of the security line for a fee, has been sold. | 182 |
| 7704. | Dozens Dead After Tsunami Near Samoa: An 8.0-magnitude earthquake sent waves over the Samoa islands, reportedly killing at least several dozen people. | 150 |
| 7705. | Rather's CBS Suit Dismissed: After the setback, the former anchor's lawyer acknowledged that further pursuing the case could become significantly expensive. | 156 |
| 7706. | In Dispute With Iran, Path to Iraq Is Again in Spotlight: While the similarities between 2002, when faulty intelligence estimates on Iraq were produced, and 2009 are unmistakable, the differences are profound. | 209 |
| 7707. | U.S. Official Meets With Cuban Authorities: State Department officials said that main purpose of the meeting in Havana was to discuss restarting mail service between the countries, but that broader talks occurred. | 213 |
| 7708. | City Room: Liu and de Blasio Lead in Early Returns: With nearly a third of 6,110 precincts reporting in the Democratic primary runoff on Tuesday, Councilman John C. Liu of Queens was leading in the race for comptroller and Councilman Bill de Blasio of Brooklyn in the race for public advocate. | 293 |
| 7709. | Room for Debate: The Polanski Uproar: Do successful artists get a pass for their moral failings or crimes? | 106 |
| 7710. | Advertising: Two-Thirds of Americans Object to Online Tracking: The more people know about how they're being tracked by online advertisers, the less they like it, a survey found. | 178 |
| 7711. | China's Ties With Iran May Snag Sanctions: As the United States issues new calls to punish Iran over its nuclear program, it is not at all clear that Washington's interests are the same as Beijing's. | 199 |
| 7712. | Toyota Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles: A removable floor mat on the driver's side could interfere with the vehicle's accelerator and cause a crash, Toyota said. | 158 |
| 7713. | Study Indicates Higher Rate of Dementia in Former N.F.L. Players: The study, commissioned by the league, could provide the first reliable data about cognitive decline among its players, but the N.F.L. raises caveats. | 216 |
| 7714. | Group Behind Mumbai Terror Still Viewed as a Major Threat: Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba has persisted, even flourished, since 10 recruits killed 163 people in a rampage through India's financial capital. | 205 |
| 7715. | Call to Fight Hints at Brown's Last Hurrah: Gordon Brown strode jauntily on stage at a Labour Party conference on Tuesday to deliver what many are betting will be his last speech as prime minister. | 197 |
| 7716. | City Room: Fund-Raiser Sentenced to 24 Years: Norman Hsu admitted that he bilked hundreds of investors of millions of dollars in a nationwide Ponzi scheme. He also was convicted on charges of campaign finance fraud. | 215 |
| 7717. | Lens: David Burnett's 44 Days in Iran: A photographer who has made the most of inside access to document revolutionary change discusses what it is like to see history unfold, from the outside. | 192 |
| 7718. | Quake Near Samoa Sets Off Tsunami: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific off the Samoa islands region generated a tsunami and waves of more than five feet had already been observed, U.S. government agencies said on Tuesday. | 259 |
| 7719. | Iran Insists on Its 'Rights' to Nuclear Program: Iran said that it would soon offer a timetable for inspectors to visit a hitherto secret facility, but was not prepared to debate its "rights" to operate the plant. | 213 |
| 7720. | Immigration Crackdown With Firings, Not Raids: The Obama administration wants to reduce illegal immigration by forcing employers to fire unauthorized workers. American Apparel fired 1,800 workers. | 196 |
| 7721. | Senate Panel Rejects a 'Public Option' in Health Plan: The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday rejected a proposal to add a government-run health insurance plan to the health care proposal. | 189 |
| 7722. | Obama in New Round of Meetings on Afghanistan: President Obama met with NATO's secretary general, who was noncommittal about a troop buildup. | 141 |
| 7723. | F.D.I.C. Moves to Replenish Bank Fund: The plan would raise $45 billion from banks to supply the fund, which is suffering severe problems both with its capital and liquidity. | 174 |
| 7724. | City Room: Turnout Is a Trickle in Primary Runoff: Democrats in New York City are voting on Tuesday in two runoffs, for comptroller and public advocate. | 152 |
| 7725. | Majority Leader Protects Home State: Harry Reid of Nevada has secured a special deal protecting his state against the costs of expanding Medicaid under one of the major health care bills moving through Congress. | 211 |
| 7726. | Congress Debating Health and Spending: The Senate Finance Committee resumes work on its health bill. Meanwhile, the fiscal year ends on Wednesday. | 146 |
| 7727. | Terrorism Suspect Pleads Not Guilty: Najibullah Zazi pleaded not guilty to terrorism conspiracy charges in a court in Brooklyn on Tuesday. | 138 |
| 7728. | Prescriptions Live Blog: Senate Panel Debate: The finance committee is discussing a proposal for a government-run insurance plan on Thursday. | 141 |
| 7729. | Over 100 Protesters Killed in Guinea: The Red Cross on Tuesday said the death toll among pro-democracy protesters had risen to 157, after troops on Monday fired on thousands who had gathered in Conakry. | 202 |
| 7730. | White House Memo: In Pitch for Games, a Gamble for Obama: The president will fly to Copenhagen to lobby the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago as the site of the 2016 Summer Games, but doing so poses political hazards for him. | 241 |
| 7731. | Polanski Seeks Release from Swiss Jail: Roman Polanski, the Oscar-winning movie director jailed in Switzerland as a fugitive from American justice, filed an application with a Swiss court seeking his release. | 208 |
| 7732. | Out From India's Alleys, Gold Loans Gain Respect: A fast-growing segment of the lending industry serves the many Indians who lack paperwork to prove their income or collateral other than gold jewelry. | 200 |
| 7733. | At German Chancellor's Side, a New Political Power Broker Emerges: The politician everyone was talking about in the German capital the morning after national elections was not Chancellor Angela Merkel. | 201 |
| 7734. | In a Parched Los Angeles, the Streets Suddenly Run Wet: To the various natural threats that give Los Angeles an air of impending collapse, add a multitude of recent damaging water main breaks. | 192 |
| 7735. | N.Y. Poverty Data Paint Mixed Picture: Family income rose slightly in New York City in 2008, and the proportion of poor people was virtually unchanged, according to census figures released Tuesday. | 197 |
| 7736. | For Nixon In-Law, G.O.P. Post and a Giuliani Clash: Edward F. Cox, the incoming chairman of the New York Republican Party, says the former mayor has a better chance if he runs for the Senate. | 191 |
| 7737. | Abortion Fight Adds to Debate on Health Care: Abortion opponents in Congress are seeking to block those who might receive federal insurance subsidies for health coverage from using the money on plans that cover abortion. | 220 |
| 7738. | Exelon to Quit Chamber Over Climate Bill: Exelon, the largest U.S. operator of nuclear plants, became the third major utility to cancel its membership in the Chamber of Commerce because of differences over climate policies. | 223 |
| 7739. | Fashion Review: A Few Jewels Left in Milan's Crown: Reviews of the Missoni, Jil Sander, Gucci, Pucci, Marni, Fendi and Bottega Veneta collections in Milan. | 155 |
| 7740. | Pakistani Artists Find a Contemporary Voice: The works in "Hanging Fire," the first large-scale American survey of contemporary Pakistani art, at Asia Society in New York, offer a taste of the country's increasingly vibrant art scene. | 234 |
| 7741. | 4 Teenagers Charged in Youth's Beating Death: The videotaped killing of 16-year-old Derrion Albert last week has drawn renewed outrage over the level of violence facing students in Chicago. | 189 |
| 7742. | Dealbook: Big Merger Deals Signal Restored Confidence: A flurry of mergers in the last month suggest that the most senior ranks of corporate America may have a more optimistic outlook on the economy than some people thought. | 224 |
| 7743. | A Nuclear Debate: Is Iran Designing Warheads?: A dispute among American, European and Israeli spies about Iran's "weaponization" efforts has huge political consequences. | 169 |
| 7744. | After a Death, the Pain That Doesn't Go Away: For some people, a death can produce feelings of loss that become debilitating and removes them from humanity. | 156 |
| 7745. | Even in Capitalists' Bad Times, Europe's Socialists Suffer: European socialist parties and their left-wing cousins have not been able to take advantage of the right's failures. | 176 |
| 7746. | Quest for a Long Life Gains Scientific Respect: Low-calorie diets and drugs that mimic their effects were all the rage at a Harvard Medical School conference on aging. | 167 |
| 7747. | More Cows, More Milk, but More Headaches: A technological breakthrough allowing dairy farmers to produce more female calves comes a time when milk prices have fallen and the industry wants to cut output. | 203 |
| 7748. | World Bank Head Sees Dollar's Role Diminishing: The dollar will face more competition from the euro and China's renmimbi, said Robert B. Zoellick, adding that the U.S.'s days as an unchallenged economic superpower might be numbered. | 232 |
| 7749. | Finding Order in the Apparent Chaos of Currents: Scientists have made strides in making images of the underlying mechanics of flowing air and water. | 148 |
| 7750. | Market Place: Looking at 5 Digits, Again, for the Dow: Crossing 10,000 means clearing a symbolic hurdle, even if it's one the Dow industrial average first vaulted a decade ago. | 176 |
| 7751. | No Detail Overlooked for Celebration in China: The government, which will observe its 60th anniversary on Thursday in Beijing, has drilled soldiers, banned knife sales and unauthorized spectators, and even grounded tame pigeons. | 228 |
| 7752. | The Daily Beast Looks to Speed Up Print Process: In a joint venture with Perseus Book Group, The Daily Beast is forming a new imprint that will focus on publishing books on a much shorter schedule. | 197 |
| 7753. | Merger News Sends Wall Street Higher: Stocks bounded higher on signs that companies once again had enough cash, credit and confidence to undertake big-ticket deals. | 164 |
| 7754. | A Queens School Copes With Crowding That's a Sign of Success: Francis Lewis High is one of a number of New York City public schools teeming with students despite the system's overall drop in enrollment in recent years. | 218 |
| 7755. | Soldiers Fire on Protesters in Guinea: Soldiers fired into a crowded stadium where demonstrators had gathered to protest against the West African nation's coup leader Monday, killing at least 10 people, an Associated Press reporter said. | 237 |
| 7756. | Foreign Airlines Rush Ahead of U.S. on Cellphones: Unlike on domestic jets, cellphones can be used on more than 15,000 flights a month run by foreign carriers. | 159 |
| 7757. | European Report to Blame Both Sides in Georgia War: An investigation is expected to conclude that Georgia triggered the conflict, but to place blame on Russia for creating and exploiting the conditions that led to war. | 218 |
| 7758. | Pope Ends Visit to Czech Republic: Pope Benedict XVI said on his last day in the Czech Republic that communism failed because it rejected God. | 142 |
| 7759. | Sidebar: The Case of the Plummeting Supreme Court Docket: In the early 1980s, the Supreme Court decided more than 150 cases a year. Now, it decides about half that many. | 169 |
| 7760. | State Lawmakers Push to Outlaw Insurance Mandate: There is a movement in more than a dozen states to outlaw a crucial element of health care reform: the requirement that everyone be insured or pay a penalty. | 207 |
| 7761. | Honduras Shuts Down 2 News Outlets: Two stations that regularly broadcast calls from the deposed president were closed in a crackdown on civil liberties by the de facto government. | 180 |
| 7762. | Obama to Attend Olympic Vote: President Obama will travel to Copenhagen later this week to support Chicago's bid to bid host to the 2016 Summer Games. | 150 |
| 7763. | New Constitution Bolsters Kim's Power: The changes, which include the removal of the term "Communism" from the constitution's text, are perceived as an attempt to improve the country's image abroad. | 198 |
| 7764. | Small-Business Owners Are Coping, and Feeling Grateful for the Bright Spots: For five small business owners in New York, the conditions are still rough 0 but these entrepreneurs are grateful for a few bright spots. | 214 |
| 7765. | Zimbabwe Court Frees Rights Activist: The decision of the country's supreme court to release Jestina Mukoko represents a rare triumph for human rights activists in Zimbabwe. | 173 |
| 7766. | Xerox Buys Outsourcing Company for $6.4 Billion: The acquisition of Dallas-based Affiliated Computer Services expands Xerox's foothold in a growing industry. | 157 |
| 7767. | Toll Hits 100 in Philippine Flooding: Countless people remained trapped on Monday because of floodwaters in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ketsana. | 148 |
| 7768. | Iran Reported to Have Tested Long-Range Missiles: It was not the first such test conducted by Iran, but it came at a time of high tension over Tehran's nuclear program. | 168 |
| 7769. | Polanski Could Face Extradition: Roman Polanski's arrest raised a strong possibility that he will face sentencing under his conviction for having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977. | 182 |
| 7770. | Dialing for Answers Where Web Can't Reach: In remote areas of Africa, Question Box answers callers' questions about crop prices, planting techniques or the best soccer team. | 173 |
| 7771. | Donald Fisher, Gap Co-Founder, Dies at 81: Mr. Fisher was a noted entrepreneur and philanthropist who helped shape the retail world and his local community. | 156 |
| 7772. | New Cheney Taking Stage for the G.O.P.: Liz Cheney, daughter of the former vice president, is entertaining questions about a possible run for office herself. | 157 |
| 7773. | Cuts Meet a Culture of Spending at Cond0 Nast: With caviar and $1,000 nightly expense limits, cost-cutting has not been the same as at other publishers. | 152 |
| 7774. | Swine Flu Officials' Message: Don't Blame Shots for All Ills: After receiving a swine flu vaccine, some people will die, miscarry or have a stroke, but that does not necessarily mean the vaccine is responsible. | 210 |
| 7775. | For Brazil, Olympic Candidacy Is About Role as Global Player: Rio is ready to make history in 2016 if it is chosen Friday to become the first South American city ever to host the Olympic Games. | 193 |
| 7776. | Many Investors Still Avoid Risks of Iraq: The experience of one Iraqi company shows that economic development and foreign investment face more obstacles than security alone. | 173 |
| 7777. | Afghanistan Troop Request to Offer Options: Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal has submitted a plan that gives President Obama ways to redeploy troops and try to increase efficiency. | 174 |
| 7778. | Jakarta Journal: Nannies Get Holiday. Rich Families Get a Suite.: An exodus of domestic workers at the end of Ramadan means wealthier Indonesian families must fend for themselves; some check into hotels, or hire expensive temporary help. | 237 |
| 7779. | Honduras Expels Envoys as Political Crisis Intensifies: The increasingly isolated de facto government also threatened to shut down the Brazilian embassy where the ousted president has been holed up. | 198 |
| 7780. | Driven to Distraction: Truckers Insist on Their Right to Keep On Texting: The trucking industry says computers that connect drivers to dispatchers can be used safely and should be exempt from legislation. | 204 |
| 7781. | Honduras Expels Mediators and Sets Deadline in Standoff: The interim government of Honduras gave Brazil a 10-day ultimatum to decide what to do with the deposed president, who is holed up in Brazil's embassy. | 208 |
| 7782. | As Oil Enriches Australia, Spill Is Seen as a Warning: A damaged well off the northwest Australian coast has been spewing thousands of barrels of crude oil into the Timor Sea, threatening marine life. | 200 |
| 7783. | Yankees 4, Red Sox 2: Yankees Clinch A.L. East With Sweep: The Yankees won their 100th game on Sunday, assuring them of the best record in the majors and giving them home-field advantage in the playoffs. | 203 |
| 7784. | Abbott Plans $6.6 Billion Deal for Belgian Drug Unit: Abbott Pharmaceuticals is set to announce a deal to acquire the prescription drug unit of Solvay, people close to the discussions said. | 189 |
| 7785. | Defense Chief Says Iran Faces 'Severe' New Sanctions: Emphasizing his strong preference for a diplomatic solution, Robert M. Gates said that Iran faces "severe additional sanctions" over its nuclear program. | 207 |
| 7786. | Rethinking Our Terrorist Fears: The terrorism news is mixed: Charges of fresh plots amid signs that Al Qaeda's appeal is on the slide among Muslims. | 148 |
| 7787. | Paterson Repeats Vow to Not Bow Out: Appearing on "Meet the Press," Gov. David A. Paterson used his blindness as a political metaphor, saying that he had "spent a whole life being told I couldn't do things." | 207 |
| 7788. | William Safire, Nixon Speechwriter and Times Columnist, Is Dead at 79: Mr. Safire was a speechwriter for President Richard M. Nixon and a Pulitzer Prize-winning Times columnist who also wrote novels, books on politics and articles on language. | 243 |
| 7789. | Iran Tests Missiles After Rebuke Over Nuclear Plant: Iran test-fired three short-range missiles as tension escalated over the revelation of its secret nuclear facility. | 168 |
| 7790. | Roman Polanski Is Arrested in Switzerland: Roman Polanski, the director of films including "Chinatown" and "Rosemary's Baby," was arrested in Switzerland on a 31-year-old international warrant . | 194 |
| 7791. | Storm Leaves Dozens Dead in Philippines: At least 80 people were killed and dozens more were missing after a storm swept through the Philippines. | 145 |
| 7792. | German Candidates Rally as Polls Open: Elections began in Germany with Chancellor Angela Merkel seeking re-election in what is becoming a very close political contest. | 167 |
| 7793. | Iran Said to Test Short-Range Missiles: TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran test-fired short-range missiles as its elite Revolutionary Guards began war games on Sunday aimed at boosting the Islamic Republic's deterrent capabilities, official media reported. | 245 |
| 7794. | Deadly Bomb Targets Afghan Minister: KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 27 0 A car bomb exploded in western Afghanistan narrowly missing the country's energy minister as he was driving through the city of Herat to the airport Sunday morning. | 232 |
| 7795. | ArtsBeat: Barbra Streisand Upends the Social Order, Briefly: The tiny scale of Saturday's show in New York was exceptional enough to briefly alter the natural social order of celebrity events. | 192 |
| 7796. | China's Mr. Wu Keeps Talking: With pointed critiques of the Chinese government and its half-socialist economy, the economist Wu Jinglian seems to be testing the limits of what Beijing will allow. | 195 |
| 7797. | Roman Polanski Said to Be Arrested: The director Roman Polanski has been taken into custody by Swiss police on a 31-year-old U.S. warrant, organizers of the Zurich Film Festival said Sunday. | 190 |
| 7798. | If AIDS Went the Way of Smallpox: Despite a promising and expensive study, a vaccine is not around the corner, and no expert will say it is. | 140 |
| 7799. | Rep. Maloney's Husband Dies on Tibet Trek: Clifton H. W. Maloney, 71, went to sleep in a base camp after reaching the summit of the Himalayan peak Cho Oyu and never woke up, according to a statement. | 199 |
| 7800. | N.F.L. Quality-Control Coaches Learn It All: For little pay and glory, some N.F.L. head coaches started out in quality control, learning from the ground up. | 156 |
| 7801. | Surfing as Rehab for Those Fighting Addiction: Now clean, Darryl Virostko will teach surfing and other sports to patients undergoing supervised alcohol and drug rehabilitation. | 176 |
| 7802. | Florida's Tebow Taken to Hospital: Tim Tebow was taken to a hospital by ambulance after a hard hit to the head in the third quarter of No. 1 Florida's game against Kentucky on Saturday night. | 191 |
| 7803. | Mourners Remember Yale Student: Annie Le, who was founded murdered on what was to be her wedding day, was remembered Saturday as a brilliant woman who hoped to change the world through her medical research. | 206 |
| 7804. | Bats: Justice Sotomayor Throws Out First Pitch: Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic to be named a Supreme Court justice, was a smiling Yankees fan Saturday after getting to toss out the first pitch before the Yankees played the Boston Red Sox. | 243 |
| 7805. | Oregon 42, California 3: Oregon Upsets No. 6 California: Jeremiah Masoli answered his doubters by throwing for 253 yards and three touchdowns in Oregon's upset of sixth-ranked California on Saturday. | 199 |
| 7806. | Wartime Soldier, Conflicted Mom: The U.S. military has in large part adapted to women fighting successfully alongside men. Motherhood, though, poses a more formidable challenge. | 177 |
| 7807. | 40 Are Killed in Philippines Flooding: Tropical Storm Ketsana killed at least 40 people and stranded thousands in the capital's worst flooding in more than 42 years. | 165 |
| 7808. | U.S. Job Seekers Exceed Openings by Record Ratio: Unemployed Americans now confront a job market that is bleaker than ever in the current recession, and employment prospects are still getting worse. | 198 |
| 7809. | California Struggles With Paroled Sex Offenders: A series of high-profile crimes involving parolees highlight the challenges of keeping track of them in a state that discharges more than 120,000 inmates annually. | 212 |
| 7810. | U.S. Demands Inspection of Iranian Plant in 3 Months: The Obama administration plans to tell Tehran it has three months to open its nuclear sites to inspection and answer questions about its suspected efforts to build a nuclear weapon. | 235 |
| 7811. | Perry Vaults Into Lead at Tour Championship: Finishing the third round at eight under par, Kenny Perry is teaching the youngsters a lesson, this time in golf's richest event. | 174 |
| 7812. | A Burst of Technology, Helping the Blind to See: Research based on advances in technology and biology is raising hopes for progress on one of science's holy grails. | 164 |
| 7813. | Taking Health Care Courtship Up Another Notch: White House officials say they have begun an aggressive campaign to line up votes for a health care bill. | 152 |
| 7814. | Advisers to Obama Are Split on Afghan Troop Request: President Obama is deciding whether he wants to fully engage Afghanistan or make a dramatic change of course while the military and his administration remain divided. | 219 |
| 7815. | New Rules Lead Europe to Dump Trash Abroad: Exporting waste illegally to poor countries has become a vast and growing international business, as companies try to minimize the costs of new environmental laws. | 207 |
| 7816. | Apple's Shadow Hangs Over Game Console Makers: At the Tokyo Game Show, Apple's recent foray into video games is causing much hand-wringing. | 139 |
| 7817. | Curbed in Towns, Philippines Islamists Take to the Forests: Years of U.S. development projects and joint military missions have had mixed results in taming an insurgency. | 170 |
| 7818. | On the Hill: Republican Are Facing Divisive Primaries: Senate candidates being pushed by Republicans in Washington are facing resentment and resistance. | 152 |
| 7819. | Glass Half Empty: Richard Meier's Brooklyn Tower: The handful of residents who live in a 15-story glass tower on Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, feel exposed to the real estate bust and their neighbors. | 218 |
| 7820. | Basque Without Borders: Along the Bay of Biscay lies a culture that stretches from the south of France to the north of Spain. It is upfront and subtle, ancient and new. | 168 |
| 7821. | 2 Suicide Bombers Strike in Pakistan: An attack in a busy commercial area of Peshawar appeared to be a calculated attempt by militants at striking back at the Pakistani military. | 178 |
| 7822. | City Room: Complaint Box | I See Underwear: A hint is one thing. The full-on rear view 0 even colorful boxers 0 is way too much. | 128 |
| 7823. | State Avoids Shutting More Than a Third of Its Parks: In the face of a sustained outcry, the Schwarzenegger administration backpedaled on the way it would cut the state parks budget. | 182 |
| 7824. | Atlanta Judge Rules Dialysis Unit Can Be Closed: Uninsured dialysis patients who could be cut off from their life-sustaining care lost a court challenge. | 153 |
| 7825. | Seltzer Man Is Out of Action, and Brooklyn Thirsts: Ronny Beberman picked a bad time of year for his first fall from his delivery truck in 40 years on the job. | 159 |
| 7826. | Yankees 9, Red Sox 5: Yankees Close in on A.L. East Title: Joba Chamberlain pitches six strong innings, but the game's shocking highlight came when a line drive struck Boston's Jon Lester. | 188 |
| 7827. | 'Bumpy' Start Seen for Swine Flu Vaccine Plan: There may be shortages in places and oversupply elsewhere when the campaign begins next month, Dr. Thomas R. Frieden said. | 169 |
| 7828. | A Critic Finds Obama Policies a Perfect Target: Eight months into Mr. Obama's presidency, his proposals have hugely energized his opposition, including the group Americans for Limited Government. | 195 |
| 7829. | From Smiling Coffee Vendor to Terror Suspect: Najibullah Zazi was no brooding outcast, but prosecutors say he was just as furtive an operative as the Sept. 11 hijackers when he received terrorism training. | 205 |
| 7830. | Cryptic Iranian Note Ignited an Urgent Nuclear Strategy Debate: The Obama administration seized upon Iran's disclosure of a nuclear site to marshal its own evidence and try to persuade wavering nations to take a hard line with the country. | 239 |
| 7831. | Health Concerns Over Popular Contraceptives: The image of Bayer's Yaz line has been clouded by concerns from some researchers, health advocates and plaintiffs' lawyers. | 168 |
| 7832. | Chinese Threat Revives Race for Rare Minerals: Talk of a possible ban from China has made other nations put an urgent focus on mining so-called rare earths. | 156 |
| 7833. | Hanged Census Worker Found Naked, Bound: BIG CREEK, Ky. (AP) -- A part-time census worker found hanging in a rural Kentucky cemetery was naked, gagged and had his hands and feet bound with duct tape, said an Ohio man who discovered the body two weeks ago. | 255 |
| 7834. | Alicia de Larrocha, Pianist, Dies at 86: Ms. de Larrocha was esteemed for her elegant Mozart performances and seen as an incomparable interpreter of Alb0niz, Granados, Mompou and other Spanish composers. | 203 |
| 7835. | Wife of Redskins Owner Finds Her Voice in Cancer Fight: Tanya Snyder, the wife of Redskins principal owner Dan Snyder, is becoming the face of the N.F.L.'s effort during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. | 209 |
| 7836. | G20 Upbeat on Economy, Pledges Financial Reform: The Group of 20 promised to give rising powers such as China more say in rebuilding and guiding the global economy. | 164 |
| 7837. | Stocks Drop on Tepid Economic News: Wall Street was disappointed by weaker-than-expected reports on durable goods and new-home sales. | 133 |
| 7838. | Schwarzenegger to Children: Hurry Up in There!: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken to monitoring his children's water usage in the shower. | 155 |
| 7839. | Your Money: The Fight Over Flexible Spending Accounts: To help pay for a health care bill, one proposal involves capping the amount people can put into special accounts for health-related spending. | 197 |
| 7840. | Room for Debate: Can Sanctions Work Against Iran?: What strategies might be deployed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons? | 133 |
| 7841. | Before Sunday's Big Game Is Saturday's: Professional football players are true to their school when talk in the locker room turns from the job of the N.F.L. to the rivalries of college football. | 194 |
| 7842. | Judge Orders Terror Suspect to New York for Trial: The transfer was ordered a day after a grand jury in Brooklyn charged Najibullah Zazi with conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction. | 188 |
| 7843. | As Detroit Mayor, Bing Does Not Sugarcoat the Issues: Dave Bing, the former basketball star, delivers grim news daily, even as he seeks election to a full term in a city that has endured more than its share of upheaval and misery. | 230 |
| 7844. | Pittsburgh Is Calm After Day of Raucous Protests: Pittsburgh was quiet on Friday morning after confrontations between police and protesters led to injuries and property damage. | 176 |
| 7845. | Susan Atkins, Manson Follower, Dies: Ms. Atkins, 61, spent four decades in prison for her role of the killings of Sharon Tate and seven others in 1969. | 151 |
| 7846. | Global Economic Forum to Expand Permanently: The Group of 20, which includes developing nations, will replace the elite Group of 7 as a global economic forum. | 158 |
| 7847. | Justice Ginsburg Is Hospitalized: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the 76-year-old Supreme Court justice, fell ill at work after a treatment for anemia and was hospitalized overnight. | 171 |
| 7848. | 5 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan: The attacks came in southern Afghanistan, where new American brigades are pressing offensives against a resilient Taliban and other insurgents. | 182 |
| 7849. | Trial of Former Israeli Leader Begins: Ehud Olmert, the former prime minister of Israel, is being charged of corruption that would have taken place while he was mayor of Jerusalem. | 180 |
| 7850. | 5 U.S. Troops Killed in Afghan Attacks: The military says five U.S. troops have died in attacks in southern Afghanistan, where American and NATO forces have ramped up operations against the Taliban. | 198 |
| 7851. | Susan Atkins, Manson Follower, Dies: LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Charles Manson follower Susan Atkins, who admitted killing actress Sharon Tate 40 years ago, has died. She was 61. | 171 |
| 7852. | Analysis: N.B.A.'s Global Outreach Returns to U.S. Shores: After the marketing of basketball overseas for years, Mikhail D. Prokhorov, a billionaire who used to own a Moscow team, wants to buy an 80 percent stake in an N.B.A. franchise. | 236 |
| 7853. | U.S. to Accuse Iran of Having Secret Nuclear Fuel Facility: President Obama and the leaders of Britain and France will accuse Iran on Friday of building a secret underground plant to manufacture nuclear fuel, according to senior administration officials. | 254 |
| 7854. | Trial of Former Israeli Leader Begins: JERUSALEM (AP) -- Former Israeli leader Ehud Olmert vigorously proclaimed his innocence Friday at a Jerusalem court hearing that marked the first time a current or past Israeli prime minister has stood trial. | 247 |
| 7855. | Billionaires at Play: Mike Versus Mikhail: While Mikhail Prokhorov, poised to become the owner of the Nets, is taller, Michael R. Bloomberg has more money. | 155 |
| 7856. | Statehouse Journal: In Need of Cash, Arizona Puts Offices on Sale: The office building that houses most of the State of Arizona's government was recently put on the block to help the close its budget deficit. | 208 |
| 7857. | Terror Case Called One of the Most Serious in Years: The Zazi case has all the appearance of a serious terrorism situation, mainly because of the suspect's purchase of bomb-making chemicals. | 190 |
| 7858. | Build a Better Bulb for a $10 Million Prize: Philips has the first entry in an Energy Department contest to build a more efficient 60-watt light bulb. | 150 |
| 7859. | U.S. Stance on Trade Is Unclear at the G-20: For all the agreement on the need for tighter financial regulations, American officials are conspicuously avoiding how to reduce barriers to trade. | 192 |
| 7860. | Siemens Fills Russia's Need for High-Speed Train: In December, high-speed rail travel will come to Russia. Success there could help open up the American market. | 160 |
| 7861. | The Caucus: Obama's 'Red Carpet,' Up Close and Personal: A president plays first greeter to the leaders of the world. | 117 |
| 7862. | 2 Days, 3 Nights, on a Path Named for a Devil: The Devil's Path, an east-to-west voyage along the spine of the Catskills, is often cited as the toughest hiking trail in the East. | 178 |
| 7863. | Justice Ginsburg Is Taken to Hospital: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized after becoming ill in her office at the Supreme Court. | 138 |
| 7864. | South Africa Children Push for Better Schools: In South Africa, children are taking into their own hands responsibility for trying to reform the education system. | 162 |
| 7865. | Battle for Honduras Echoes Loudly in Media: The fierce political battle dividing Honduras is playing out on television and radio amid assertions of all kinds, no matter whether they are rooted in fact. | 201 |
| 7866. | Music: Streisand's Fine Instrument and Classic Instinct: Opera singers might learn from the way Barbara Streisand treats singing 0 as an extension of her acting. | 161 |
| 7867. | Mao's Grandson Rises in Chinese Military: Mao Xinyu, Mao Zedong's grandson and only surviving male heir, has become the youngest major-general in the People's Liberation Army. | 175 |
| 7868. | A New News Site in San Francisco: The Bay Area news project says it wants to fill some of the vacuum left by the downsizing of the local newspapers. | 148 |
| 7869. | Room for Debate: Saving the World, Without U.S. Consumers: If Americans don't start buying a lot of stuff again, can the world economy be saved? What's the global Plan B? | 170 |
| 7870. | Man in the News | Paul G. Kirk Jr.: Kirk Heads to the Senate With a Brief but Crucial Mission: A contentious vote on health care is likely, but Paul G. Kirk Jr. is known for his low profile and respect for other points of view. | 227 |
| 7871. | Public Wary of Obama on War and Health Care, Poll Finds: President Obama is confronting tepid support for his handling of the war in Afghanistan and an electorate confused about the proposed health care overhaul, according to the latest Times/CBS News poll. | 257 |
| 7872. | Qaeda Members Escape Prison in Iraq: Sixteen prisoners, including leaders of Al Qaeda and other extremist groups, escaped from a prison in northern Iraq, prompting a massive manhunt. | 182 |
| 7873. | Experts Awed by Anglo-Saxon Treasure: An amateur treasure hunter prowling English farmland with a metal detector found a massive collection of gold and silver. | 159 |
| 7874. | 9/11 Wrongful-Accusation Suit Settled: The U.S. government has paid $250,000 to settle a lawsuit by an Egyptian man who had been suspected of assisting the 9/11 hijackers with a two-way radio. | 192 |
| 7875. | Doctor Testifies in Monserrate Trial: In the trial of State Senator Hiram Monserrate, an emergency room doctor testified that Karla Giraldo was consistent that her cut "was not an accident.". | 191 |
| 7876. | $35 Billion Tanker Contract Opens: Another hotly disputed contest is expected between Boeing and a joint venture that includes Northrop Grumman and EADS. | 153 |
| 7877. | Bitter Political Trial Grips France: The contentious political trial centers around an alleged smear campaign against France's president, Nicolas Sarkozy. | 154 |
| 7878. | F.D.A. Admits Error on Knee Device: The agency admitted Thursday that pressure from members of Congress and the manufacturer influenced the decision. | 149 |
| 7879. | Police Are a Big Presence at G-20 Summit Meeting: The police were out in force in Pittsburgh, patrolling on bikes, on foot, on horseback, by river and by air. | 158 |
| 7880. | California University Cuts Protested: Rallies and job actions are planned for Thursday by students, faculty and employees at all 10 campuses to protest budget cuts and tuition fee increases. | 190 |
| 7881. | Bhutan Refugees Find a Toehold in the Bronx: For a tiny community of refugees, University Avenue has become home, a retreat in an alien, noisy environment. | 155 |
| 7882. | The Lede: Iranians Blanket Brooklyn Bridge in Green: The Lede is reporting on Thursday morning from Lower Manhattan, where a demonstration by supporters of Iran's opposition movement is currently taking place. We are filing video from the protest as it happens. Stay tuned for the latest clip. | 293 |
| 7883. | The Choice: College Admissions Office Policy: 'Do Not Friend': Some cautionary advice from admissions officers for students who wish to reach out via social networks. | 166 |
| 7884. | The Caucus: Getting Out the Anti-Globalization Message: Organizers of protests at the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh have set up lines of communication on the Internet. | 163 |
| 7885. | Veterans Report G.I. Bill Fund Delays: Thousands of veterans attending college on the new G.I. Bill are having to take out loans or dig into savings because of delays in payments from the program. | 196 |
| 7886. | Former Kennedy Aide Is Appointed to Fill His Senate Seat: Gov. Deval Patrick on Thursday appointed Paul G. Kirk Jr., a former aide and longtime confidant of the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy. | 192 |
| 7887. | Terror Suspect Is Charged With Plot to Use Bombs: Najibullah Zazi, charged in Brooklyn on Thursday, is at the center of an investigation of a possible Qaeda plot. | 162 |
| 7888. | Jets' Sanchez Defies the Rookie Label: Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has already shown the poise of a more experienced player in his two N.F.L. starts. | 151 |
| 7889. | Home Sales Falter After 4-Month Gain: Sales of previously owned homes fell unexpectedly last month, an industry group reported, showing that a budding recovery in the housing market remains weak. | 195 |
| 7890. | U.N. Security Council Adopts Measure on Nuclear Arms: The resolution is aimed at ensuring full compliance with international arms agreements from countries like Iran and North Korea. | 182 |
| 7891. | U.N. Nuclear Resolution Is Approved: With U.S. President Barack Obama presiding, the U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution Thursday aimed at ridding the world of nuclear weapons. | 196 |
| 7892. | U2 in the Round, Fun With a Mission: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. 0 Pointing a finger toward the audience surrounding U2 on Wednesday night at Giants Stadium, Bono sang, "Oh, you look so beautiful!" 0 with the crowd itself shouting along. It was just one moment of mutual affirmation in a concert with an ever-expanding mission. | 321 |
| 7893. | Immigrants Cling to Fragile Lifeline at Safety-Net Hospital: An Atlanta hospital and patients who use its dialysis clinic are at legal odds over a cost-cutting plan to end the service. | 184 |
| 7894. | 4 Police Officers Shot in New Jersey: Authorities say four Lakewood police officers were shot executing a search warrant in New Jersey, and two of them have been taken to an area hospital. | 188 |
| 7895. | Britain's Top Financial Regulator Takes On Banks: Adair Turner's central thesis 0 that banking has assumed an outsize role in economic life 0 is anathema to many of his establishment peers. | 189 |
| 7896. | The Mother of Reinvention: Coco Chanel's life and style have always been in fashion. In new movies and books, she emerges as a post-feminist. | 141 |
| 7897. | For First Time, AIDS Vaccine Shows Some Success in Trials: A new AIDS vaccine tested in Thailand has protected a significant minority against infection, the first time any vaccine against the disease has even partly succeeded in a clinical trial. | 246 |
| 7898. | Obama to Use Current Law to Support Detentions: The administration has decided not to seek new legislation authorizing the indefinite detention of about 50 terrorism suspects at Guant0namo Bay, Cuba, officials said. | 215 |
| 7899. | Police Official in Terror Unit Is Removed: An official from the New York police's Intelligence Division was replaced after the unit played a role in disrupting a terrorism inquiry. | 180 |
| 7900. | President of Iran Defends His Legitimacy: Shortly after world powers showed greater consensus in how to deal with Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad leveled familiar attacks. | 165 |
| 7901. | Kennedy Confidant Is Expected to Take Senate Seat: Paul G. Kirk Jr., a former aide to Edward M. Kennedy, is foreseen as the interim appointment to fill his post. | 161 |
| 7902. | Nonprofits Paying Price for Gamble on Finances: Many nonprofits gambled that income from donations and investments would more than cover their debt. | 148 |
| 7903. | For Christie, Family Tie No Candidate Can Relish: The former United States attorney and current candidate for governor has extended-family ties to a ranking member of the Genovese crime family. | 193 |
| 7904. | A Clip-and-Save Renaissance: Coupon use has caught on among young and well-off shoppers, though digital versions haven't gained much ground. | 140 |
| 7905. | Family-Run Amusement Parks Surviving a Downturn: Park owners say that the weather, not the economy, boosted their fortunes this summer. | 135 |
| 7906. | Senator Tries to Allay Fears on Health Overhaul: Senator Bill Nelson of Florida is trying to block a potential cut in Medicare Advantage benefits for older Americans. | 166 |
| 7907. | U.S. Says Taliban Use Pakistan to Widen Attacks: The Taliban's expansion into regions of Afghanistan over which it once had little influence comes as the Obama administration is reassessing its military strategy in the nation. | 226 |
| 7908. | I.R.S. Severs Acorn Ties; Group Sues Over Video: The tax agency said it would no longer include the group in its volunteer tax-assistance program, and Acorn filed a lawsuit against people who posed as a prostitute and a pimp in a video. | 236 |
| 7909. | The Lede: A More Conciliatory Admadinejad at the U.N.: The Iranian President tells world leaders he is ready to talk with foes to foster peace. | 143 |
| 7910. | Room for Debate: Ubiquitous Obama: Does a president ever risk being overexposed? | 80 |
| 7911. | Signs of Water Are Found on the Moon: The finding is surprising because, for decades, the Moon has been regarded as a completely dry place. | 139 |
| 7912. | Eerie Calm in Honduran Capital as Crisis Builds: As the political standoff in Tegucigalpa persisted Wednesday, the two men who call themselves president plotted their next moves. | 178 |
| 7913. | Guidelines in England for Assisted Suicide Cases: Britain's top prosecutor has issued clarifications on when charges for assisted suicide would be less likely to be filed. | 171 |
| 7914. | The Lede: The Lede: Iranians Protest Outside U.N.: On Wednesday, The Lede is experimenting with streaming video of the protests against the Iranian government outside the United Nations as they happen. | 201 |
| 7915. | Acorn Sues Makers of Video: The community activist group ACORN is suing the makers of a video that showed employees giving tax advice to a people posing as a pimp and prostitute. | 178 |
| 7916. | Russian Leader Opens Door to Tougher Iran Sanctions: President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia, after meeting with President Obama, told reporters that "in some cases sanctions are inevitable." | 187 |
| 7917. | Still No Place in New York for Qaddafi's Tent: Muammar el-Qaddafi, the Libyan leader, was no match for zoning officials in a Westchester town that was alerted that a structure he planned to use was going up there. | 213 |
| 7918. | Oil Industry Is on a Roll With New Discoveries: New oil discoveries have totaled about 10 billion barrels this year, on a pace to reach the highest level since 2000. | 165 |
| 7919. | Music: It's a New Met. Get Over It.: Peter Gelb won't let some booing operagoers derail his gamble on a revamped repertory. | 123 |
| 7920. | Russian Billionaire Signs Deal to Own the Nets: A $200 million deal, if approved by the N.B.A., would make Mikhail D. Prokhorov the Nets' primary owner. | 152 |
| 7921. | General Denies Rift With Obama Over Afghan Strategy: The senior American commander in Afghanistan said in an interview that he welcomed the fierce debate that has emerged over how to carry out the war. | 201 |
| 7922. | City Room: 'I Did Not Sign Up for This,' Paterson Says: Gov. David A. Paterson says when he was elected lieutenant governor he had visions of perhaps eventually becoming a United States senator. | 194 |
| 7923. | Fed Sees Recovery but Holds Steady on Rates: The central bank indicated that its key overnight rate will mostly likely remain at virtually zero into 2010. | 154 |
| 7924. | Magazine Preview: Coming Out in Middle School: How 13-year-old kids are dealing with their sexual identity 0 and how others are dealing with them. | 146 |
| 7925. | Wall Street Quiet Ahead of Fed Report: Investors are looking for a clear indication from the Federal Reserve on when it expects to begin raising its benchmark interest rate. | 173 |
| 7926. | Pittsburgh Sees G-20 Meeting as a Mixed Blessing: The city hopes to revise its gritty Rust Belt image during the gathering, but protesters have their own message. | 162 |
| 7927. | NYT: Tech Talk for 09/24/2009: Bettina Edelstein talks to Times telecom reporter Saul Hansell about net neutrality and the F.C.C.'s moves to extend it into the wireless realm. What's net neutrality all about? Pedro Rafael Rosado unpacks the meaning of the term. Intermap Technologies launches a new iPhone app, AccuTerra, that maps national parks and other recreational areas and lets you track your treks, and J.D. Biersdorfer gets details from the company's vice president of marketing, Kevin J. Thomas. Personal Technology editor Sam Grobart stops by with his preview of Gadgetwise on nytimes.com/personaltech, and on this week's roundup of tech news, Chrysler goes digital with its car manuals. | 698 |
| 7928. | Georgia Grapples With Damage After Storms: Flood waters receded for a second day in the Atlanta area and the state's death toll from the storms rose to nine. | 157 |
| 7929. | Qaddafi Delivers a Rambling Diatribe: The Libyan leader far exceeded the 15-minute limit on speeches with a rant against a host of perceived enemies. | 149 |
| 7930. | Geithner Urges Passage of Financial Reform: The Treasury secretary warned Congress that the financial system was still fraught with problems. | 141 |
| 7931. | Palin Speaks to Investors in Hong Kong: HONG KONG (AP) -- Former U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, criticized for her lack of foreign policy experience, emerged in Asia on Wednesday to share her views from ''Main Street U.S.A.'' with a group of high-flying global investors. | 284 |
| 7932. | Economic Scene: Medical Malpractice System Breeds More Waste: Researchers estimate that doctors' fear of lawsuits leads to up to $60 billion a year worth of wasteful treatment. | 176 |
| 7933. | Obama Calls for Era of Global Engagement: President Obama called on the international community to take a larger role in handling challenges from climate change to peacemaking. | 176 |
| 7934. | Congressional Memo: G.O.P. Senator Draws Critics in Both Parties: Just as the health care debate has taken its toll on President Obama's popularity, Charles E. Grassley's long-iconic status in Iowa has suffered as he seeks a sixth term. | 236 |
| 7935. | Room for Debate: Academic Standards: A discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of a national math and English curriculum. | 127 |
| 7936. | Lens: Images of the Dead: A recent A.P. photograph revived a longstanding debate about graphically depicting American troop casualties in wartime. | 146 |
| 7937. | Overhead, a Lobby Is Restored to Old Glory: A $12.5 million renovation brings back grand murals at the Empire State Building. | 125 |
| 7938. | Palin Speaks to Investors in Hong Kong: Sarah Palin spoke about federal bailouts and U.S. government deficits, in what was billed as her first speech abroad. | 157 |
| 7939. | In China, Philanthropy as a New Measuring Stick: A sharp increase in individual giving after an earthquake in 2008 led to a sharper focus on corporate generosity. | 162 |
| 7940. | Antitrust Chief in Europe Seeks to Close Cases: Neelie Kroes, the European antitrust chief, has signaled that a settlement is within reach in the long-running case against Microsoft. | 182 |
| 7941. | Dust Storm Blankets Eastern Australia: The country's worst dust storm in 70 years covered the east coast Wednesday in a cloud of red Outback grit. | 146 |
| 7942. | Yankees 6, Angels 5: Yankees Clinch a Playoff Berth: The Yankees will return to the postseason after a one-year hiatus, clinching in the eighth inning of their game against Anaheim, when Oakland beat the Rangers. | 212 |
| 7943. | Palin Speaks to Investors in Hong Kong: In her first trip to the region, former U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin addressed an annual conference of global investors on Wednesday. | 187 |
| 7944. | University Funds Report Steep Investment Losses: But many endowments continue to place their faith in high-risk alternatives like hedge funds, private equity and real estate. | 174 |
| 7945. | U.S. Closes Mexico Border Crossing After Shootout: Authorities closed the crossing at Tijuana after a shootout between suspected human traffickers and federal agents. | 166 |
| 7946. | Rangers' Loss Sends Yankees Back to Playoffs: The New York Yankees are headed back to the playoffs, clinching their 14th appearance in 15 seasons, courtesy of the Texas Rangers' loss at Oakland. | 194 |
| 7947. | Justice Dept. Plans to Limit Use of State Secrets Privilege: By placing new restraints on blocking lawsuits for national security reasons, the Obama administration could assuage its base and pre-empt tougher limits proposed by Congress. | 236 |
| 7948. | Large Dogs in Public Housing Are Now Endangered Species: Since April, at least 113 dogs have been surrendered by their owners because of a ban in New York City public housing on dogs who weigh more than 25 pounds. | 213 |
| 7949. | How Using Imam in Terror Inquiry Backfired on Police: A Queens imam who was once a source of information betrayed the police by warning the suspect of a terrorism investigation, officials said. | 193 |
| 7950. | Prescriptions: Democrats Spar Over Obama's Deal With Drug Industry: A deal between the White House and the drug industry to cut drug costs worries some Democrats. | 162 |
| 7951. | U.N. Sets an Example by Offsetting Its Carbon Emissions: A conference that generated the equivalent of 461 tons of carbon dioxide will end up helping a rural power project in India. | 181 |
| 7952. | Travelers' Fee Can Help Fight Diseases: The extension of a United Nations program is expected to add hundreds of millions of dollars to a health program. | 153 |
| 7953. | Mingora Journal: New Wardrobe Brings Freedom to Women in Swat: The Taliban have been driven from the largest city in Pakistan's Swat Valley, and women are returning to public life. | 180 |
| 7954. | Dot Earth: Can Leaders Act as Public Climate Runs Hot or Cool?: What could happen to diplomatic efforts on climate change if conditions in the next decade meet the prediction of some scientists that flat or cooling temperatures lie ahead before things heat up in a big way again?. | 280 |
| 7955. | Obama Considers Strategy Shift in Afghan War: Options being considered by President Obama include scaling back troops and switching the emphasis from the Taliban to Al Qaeda. | 174 |
| 7956. | U.S. Closes Mexico Border Crossing After Shootout: Authorities closed the crossing at Tijuana after a shootout between suspected human traffickers and border agents. | 165 |
| 7957. | Gossamer Silk, From Spiders Spun: The first recorded example of a hand-woven brocaded textile made entirely from the silk of spiders will go on display at the Museum of Natural History. | 185 |
| 7958. | The Lede: Iranian Diaspora Heads for New York to Confront Ahmadinejad: When Iran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, rises to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, protesters who claim that he holds office only due to a rigged election plan to gather in large numbers outside the building. | 319 |
| 7959. | Prison Workers Are Disciplined in Inmate Death: Sixteen Arizona employees have been fired or otherwise punished for keeping a woman in an outdoor cell. | 151 |
| 7960. | Bank of America and Chase to Cut Overdraft Fees: Two banks are changing their debit card programs to end from some charges that have enraged consumers. | 151 |
| 7961. | Nationwide Warnings of Faulty Transit Sensor: Officials investigating a deadly Washington train crash from June found a flaw that may fool safety systems into indicating a track is empty when it is actually occupied. | 216 |
| 7962. | House Votes to Extend Jobless Benefits: Jobless workers in imminent danger of losing their unemployment benefits would get a 13-week reprieve under legislation approved by the House on Tuesday. | 193 |
| 7963. | Mayor Doesn't Always Live by His Health Rules: Although Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has described his battle against unhealthy foods as common-sense public policy, many of his targets overlap with his own cravings. | 213 |
| 7964. | Prescriptions: Baucus Proposes New Insurance Premium Limits: Senator Max Baucus released details about changes to his bill aimed at making insurance more affordable. | 165 |
| 7965. | F.D.A. Bans Sale of Flavored Cigarettes: Federal health officials prohibited the sale of flavored cigarettes and hinted that they might soon take action against flavored little cigars and cigarillos. | 199 |
| 7966. | Major Raid Targets Los Angeles Gang: The local police, working with federal agents, carried out raids seeking members of the Avenues street gang. | 145 |
| 7967. | Henin Will Return to Women's Tennis: Justine Henin made the announcement just over a week after Kim Clijsters capped her comeback from retirement with a second U.S. Open title. | 176 |
| 7968. | After Uproar, Unesco Rejects Egyptian: A Bulgarian diplomat narrowly defeated an Egyptian accused of anti-Semitism and censorship in a contest for Unesco's leadership post. | 172 |
| 7969. | 2-Year Sentence for Plaxico Burress: The Super Bowl hero, who accidentally shot himself in the leg with an illegal gun, had pleaded guilty to a weapons charge. | 159 |
| 7970. | Cleveland Orchestra Gets Its Toe in New York: The Cleveland Orchestra is planning an every-other-year presence at the Lincoln Center Festival. | 142 |
| 7971. | U.S. Hopes for Global Accord on Financial Reform: U.S. officials say they are optimistic about reaching agreement on strategies to rein in the practices that fueled the current crisis. | 184 |
| 7972. | Bill on Kennedy Seat Advances: The State Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that would let Gov. Deval Patrick appoint an interim replacement for the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy. | 179 |
| 7973. | Obama Calls for an End to Stalling on Mideast Talks: President Obama exhorted Israeli and Palestinian officials to make haste in formally re-launching peace talks. | 163 |
| 7974. | Heavy Rains Keep Parts of Georgia Under Water: Gov. Sonny Perdue declared a state of emergency in 17 counties as flooding left seven people dead. | 145 |
| 7975. | China Bans Travel to Tibet: The ban is another indicator of the government's skittishness over the coming anniversary of the Communist victory in 1949. | 151 |
| 7976. | Police Break Up Rally for Ousted Honduran Leader: The police dispersed Manuel Zelaya's supporters who had gathered outside the embassy where he was staying. | 156 |
| 7977. | Prescriptions: Senators Stake Out Positions on the Baucus Plan: Opening statements from Senate Finance Committee members revealed sharp differences on the health plan. | 167 |
| 7978. | At U.N., Views on Iran and N. Korea Are Divided: As world leaders began gathering for the General Assembly, the puzzle of how to confront Iran and North Korea continued to stymie diplomats. | 189 |
| 7979. | Los Angeles Police Move Against Gang: Local police working with federal agents carried out a string of early-morning raids seeking key members of the Avenues street gang. | 170 |
| 7980. | Obama's Task: A Tough Sell on Friendly Territory: The president must make the case for staying in Afghanistan when he addresses the General Assembly on Wednesday even as he re-evaluates U.S. strategy there. | 206 |
| 7981. | A U.S. Envoy Makes a Case for the U.N.: Diplomats have praised Ambassador Susan E. Rice more for a change in tone than for giving the United Nations a major role in American foreign policy. | 189 |
| 7982. | 2-Year Sentence for Plaxico Burress: The former Giants star Plaxico Burress has been sentenced to two years in prison for possessing a weapon at a New York City nightclub. | 171 |
| 7983. | 8 Reported Dead in Southeast Floods: The death toll in Southeast flooding has reached eight after days of heavy rain that turned docile creeks into surging rivers. | 163 |
| 7984. | City Room: Paterson's Appointment of Lt. Governor Is Upheld: In a stunning 4-3 ruling, New York's highest court upheld Gov. David A. Paterson's authority to make the pick. | 171 |
| 7985. | U.N. Climate Conference Opens With Call for Unity: President Obama told some 100 heads of state gathered at the United Nations that "old divisions" should not block progress on forging an agreement on emissions. | 211 |
| 7986. | The Caucus: Obama's Busy New York Day: The president will be front and center at the United Nations, and then also attends the Global Initiative sessions held by former President Clinton. | 187 |
| 7987. | Prescriptions: Before Senate Panel Health Care Vote, Speeches Galore: As the Senate Finance Committee takes up the big health care bill on Tuesday, the first order of business will be opening statements 0 as many as 23 of them. | 227 |
| 7988. | As U.N. Meets on Climate, Momentum Is Elusive: Progress toward an international climate treaty may be difficult at a time when temperatures have been stable for a decade and may even drop in the next few years. | 210 |
| 7989. | Asia Rebounding Rapidly, Bank Reports: The Asian Development Bank raised its growth forecast for China, India and developing Asian countries, crediting domestic demand. | 168 |
| 7990. | Music Review: An Opera Staple Takes a Stark Turn at the Met: The Swiss-born director Luc Bondy was showered with boos during his final bows as the Met opened its season on Monday night with a new production of Puccini's "Tosca." | 228 |
| 7991. | With Scuffles, French Police Evict Migrants: The police on Tuesday evicted hundreds of migrants who have gathered in the hope of making the journey across the English Channel to Britain. | 186 |
| 7992. | Refitted to Bury Emissions, Plant Draws Attention: The world watches a coal-fired power plant's effort to capture and bury some of the carbon dioxide it creates. | 161 |
| 7993. | With Low Prices, Hyundai Builds Market Share: The South Korean automaker benefited from the clunkers program and "went from the perception of cheap to an excellent value," says one analyst. | 189 |
| 7994. | Health Bill Could Assist Four Cancer Centers: The Nevada Cancer Institute, in Las Vegas, may not have a national reputation as a clinic or a research facility but it could gain big in a federal health care overhaul. | 215 |
| 7995. | For MacArthur Grants, Another Set of 'Geniuses': The 24 recipients of the "genius awards" include a papermaker, a scientist, a journalist, a mixed-media artist, a poet and others. | 179 |
| 7996. | City Room: Fordham Road, Where the Blight Stopped: The winding, sloping commercial strip was a retail haven -- and a buffer against the blight of the South Bronx -- during the tumultuous 1970s. | 193 |
| 7997. | Uneasy Engagement: China Distributes Aid in Africa, With a Catch: Anticorruption crusaders complain that China's foreign aid secrecy invites corruption, and that corruption debases the assistance. | 196 |
| 7998. | A Pragmatist, Gates Reshapes Policy He Backed: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has emerged as a man between policies of the past he once championed and revisions and reversals he is now carrying out. | 201 |
| 7999. | Scientist at Work: Carolyn Porco: An Odyssey From the Bronx to Saturn's Rings: Carolyn Porco, head of the Cassini mission's camera team, has been pursuing a future glimpsed through a rooftop telescope at 13. | 207 |
| 8000. | News Analysis: In a General's Grim Assessment of Afghanistan, a Catalyst for Obama: Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal's report is serving to catalyze the thinking of a president about what he can truly accomplish in this conflict and whether his vision is the same as his general's. | 275 |
| 8001. | New Life Where Towns and Teams Are Dying: Football is the connective tissue running through Canadian, a small town in the Texas Panhandle that has reinvigorated itself and its high school team. | 193 |
| 8002. | F.D.I.C. May Borrow Funds From Banks: Bankers like the idea of banks lending billions to help the F.D.I.C. fund because it would head off what they consider undesirable alternatives. | 182 |
| 8003. | In State Races, White House Takes a More Aggressive Role: The White House's intervention in the race for New York governor is the latest evidence of how President Obama and his top advisers are taking a more direct role in contests across the country. | 251 |
| 8004. | Boston's Mayor Faces Formidable Foes but Is Still a Favorite: Though Thomas M. Menino is favored to win an unprecedented fifth term in November, his opponents are relentlessly asking if he should be "mayor for life." | 216 |
| 8005. | New Leader of City Teachers' Union Says He's Ready for His Test: Michael Mulgrew was named interim president of the United Federation of Teachers in July, just in time for contract negotiations in a period of intense debate over education. | 239 |
| 8006. | ArtsBeat: Opening Night at the Opera: No recession was evident at the Metropolitan Opera gala Monday night: the jewels and gowns and white ties and tails were abundant as ever. | 176 |
| 8007. | Census Data Show Recession-Driven Changes: A smaller share of Americans married, drove to work alone, owned a home or moved last year compared with the year before. | 164 |
| 8008. | Room for Debate: Fending Off Failure in Afghanistan: If more troops are required, how should they be deployed? | 110 |
| 8009. | The Lede: How Many Troops to Secure Afghanistan?: How many foreign troops does it take to secure Afghanistan? The fast answer is that no one really knows. | 154 |
| 8010. | The Caucus: Obama Turns Serious on Letterman: The president sits down with the host of CBS' late show with David Letterman, with a little less joking than what you may expect. | 175 |
| 8011. | Moscow Journal: A Flourishing Melon Trade Arrives in Russia: The melon season is about more than sustenance. Russians ascribe to melons an almost mystical power to purify the body after the summer's overindulgences. | 215 |
| 8012. | Ousted President Returns to Honduras: Manuel Zelaya said he had returned to negotiate an end to the political crisis, but the de facto government that ousted him denied he was even in the country. | 196 |
| 8013. | First Woman Ascends to Top Drill Sergeant Spot: As commandant of the Army drill sergeant school at Fort Jackson, Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa L. King will become the first woman to run one of the schools. | 200 |
| 8014. | Imam Arrested in Terror Inquiry Appears in Court: Ahmad Wais Afzali was arraigned in Federal District Court in Brooklyn on charges that he tipped off a terrorist plot's central figure and then lied about it. | 207 |
| 8015. | The Puppy Diaries: Scout Sniffs Out City Life: Scout has made two trips into Manhattan, and both forays presented difficult challenges. | 135 |
| 8016. | Key Senator Says He Will Alter Health Proposal: Senator Max Baucus, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, said that he would modify his health care bill to provide more assistance to middle-income Americans, to help them buy insurance. | 239 |
| 8017. | In Vaccine Additive, Both Benefit and Doubt: Additives could stretch the supply of swine flu vaccine, but U.S. officials have doubts about the substances' safety. | 162 |
| 8018. | Prescriptions: What's an Affordable Premium?: A central question is how to make health insurance affordable for people who currently do not have it, but affordability is in the eye of the beholder. | 197 |
| 8019. | Italian Troops Killed in Kabul Given State Funeral: The government called a national day of mourning for the six dead soldiers, and thousands of citizens came to salute the coffins in Rome. | 189 |
| 8020. | Congressional Report Says A.I.G. Has Stabilized: Congress's research arm said it was not yet clear whether the insurer could ever repay its federal rescue package. | 163 |
| 8021. | Beijing Students Protest Detention of Lecturer: The two days of protests staged by students comes at a sensitive time for China, which is gearing up for the 60th anniversary of the Communist revolution. | 202 |
| 8022. | A Tax on Cadillac Health Plans May Also Hit the Chevys: A proposed tax on expensive insurance policies to help raise money for the nation's health care overhaul could also affect modest plans. | 192 |
| 8023. | F.C.C. Chairman Proposes 'Open Internet' Rules: The proposed rules for wireless carriers are expected to provoke a fight with the industry. | 139 |
| 8024. | City Room: Obama Arrives to an Awkward Hug From Paterson: President Obama and Governor David A. Paterson have an awkward airport moment. | 136 |
| 8025. | Renault F1 Team Receives Suspended Sentence: Renault escaped severe punishment for ordering a team member to deliberately crash, receiving a suspended two-year ban from the sport's governing body. | 196 |
| 8026. | Bits: Netflix Awards $1 Million Prize for New Software: The company challenged programmers to come up with a more accurate version of its recommendation software. | 162 |
| 8027. | Television: Television Thanks You for Watching: Entertainment industry awards shows are always self-referential, but this one may have set a new standard. | 154 |
| 8028. | Lawyer Defends Imam Arrested in Terror Inquiry: Federal officials appear to suspect that a popular imam in Queens tipped off a terrorism suspect arrested in Colorado. | 166 |
| 8029. | G-20 Urged to Lift Bank Reserves: Behind the appeal from regulatory experts is a fear that the political momentum for deep-seated reform may be waning as the financial crisis ebbs in intensity. | 193 |
| 8030. | Dell Moves Into Services With Perot Deal: Dell said it would acquire the information technology provider Perot Systems for $3.9 billion as it seeks to expand beyond its core personal computer business. | 201 |
| 8031. | U.S. Fears Increased Aid to Pakistan Will Feed Graft: The United States is preparing to triple its aid package to Pakistan, but is debating how much of the assistance should go directly to the government. | 204 |
| 8032. | Dell to Buy Perot Systems for $3.6 Billion: Dell says it has agreed to buy the information technology services company Perot Systems for about $3.6 billion as it looks to expand beyond the personal computer business. | 216 |
| 8033. | Pakistan Places Mumbai Suspect Under House Arrest: It was the first legal move against Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, whose Muslim charity fronts for the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba. | 183 |
| 8034. | Hotel Worker Is Charged With Strangling a Woman: The suspect placed himself at the scene of the crime early Saturday, having gained access to the victim's apartment by using key cards, law enforcement officials said. | 216 |
| 8035. | Amnesty Deadline Extended for Offshore Accounts: The Internal Revenue Service will announce that it is extending its amnesty program intended to root out those suspected of using offshore accounts to evade taxes. | 212 |
| 8036. | As Galveston Recovers From Hurricane Ike, Some Residents Feel Left Behind: A year after the winds and floods, the port is open and the resorts are back on the Texas island. But much of the population is still gone, and not everyone has been made whole. | 252 |
| 8037. | Disney Faces Rights Issues Over Marvel: The legal notices expressed an intent by Jack Kirby's heirs to regain copyrights to some of the superhero characters he created for Marvel. | 179 |
| 8038. | Surprises, Not Sweeps, at the Emmys: The expected coronation of "30 Rock" and "Mad Men" as the winners of every category under the sun did not quite come to pass, but the shows did win the two biggest awards. | 208 |
| 8039. | Doubts Fade and Couric Is Energized: With her contract expiring in 2011, Katie Couric is again fielding questions about what's next, but now without suggestions of an early exit. | 178 |
| 8040. | Giants 33, Cowboys 31: Giants Win at Last Second, Spoiling Stadium Debut: Eli Manning struggled but found a groove with receivers Steve Smith and Mario Manningham in the Giants' victory at the new Cowboys Stadium. | 213 |
| 8041. | Congress Aims to Force BofA to Give Details on Merrill Deal: Bank of America is being told by a House Democrat that it cannot use attorney-client privilege to keep some conversations secret. | 190 |
| 8042. | Arrest After DNA Matches in Rapes in Manhattan: A man questioned last week in four rapes in Upper Manhattan was arrested Sunday night after his DNA matched evidence from all four attacks, the police said. | 204 |
| 8043. | Once Slave to Luxury, Japan Catches Thrift Bug: In the current downturn, Japan's discount retailers are posting big increases in revenue while just about everyone else is experiencing declines. | 193 |
| 8044. | Obama Voices Caution on Afghan Troop Increase: The president said he wanted to make sure his administration had the right strategy to succeed before agreeing to requests for additional troops. | 192 |
| 8045. | The TV Watch: A Sunday Morning Obamathon: Five Interviewers, One Message: The president's talk-show grand slam was a remarkable 0 and remarkably overt 0 display of media management. | 181 |
| 8046. | Canada Protects Home Advantage at Olympics: Canadian officials said they were following rules regarding access to competition sites, but other countries, the U.S. in particular, have cried foul. | 194 |
| 8047. | 36 Hours in Cleveland: Local entrepreneurs and bohemian dreamers alike are sinking roots into this city by opening a wave of funky boutiques and sophisticated restaurants. | 171 |
| 8048. | European Leaders Doubt U.S. Climate Commitment: Officials of several European countries have cited what they see as a lack of political will on the part of the United States to adequately address climate change. | 211 |
| 8049. | Jets 16, Patriots 9: Aggressive Jets Put Patriots on the Defensive: New England quarterback Tom Brady was stifled all game and the Jets won the latest chapter in a fierce divisional rivalry. | 190 |
| 8050. | Media Decoder: Cartoonist's Heirs Seek to Reclaim Rights: Heirs to artist Jack Kirby seek to regain rights to Marvel characters he helped create, perhaps complicating Disney's $4-billion acquisition of Marvel Entertainment. | 223 |
| 8051. | Paterson Says He Will Run Despite White House Pressure: Gov. David A. Paterson defiantly vowed to run for election next year despite the White House's urging that he withdraw from the New York governor's race. | 209 |
| 8052. | ArtsBeat: Emmy Award Countdown: Brian Stelter will live-blog the Emmy ceremony, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, beginning at 7 p.m. ET. | 134 |
| 8053. | Mother and 5 Children Slain in Fla.: Five young children and their mother were found dead in a Florida apartment, and authorities were searching Sunday for the woman's husband. | 176 |
| 8054. | The Financial Crisis and America's Casino Culture: Optimism and individualism are in the country's DNA. When does a financial shock change that? | 144 |
| 8055. | Copter Crash Kills U.S. Soldier in Iraq: An American helicopter crashed at an airbase north of Baghdad, killing one soldier and wounding 12 others, the American military said. | 175 |
| 8056. | Obama to Meet With Mideast Leaders in Bid to Restart Talks: Israeli and Palestinian leaders are heading to the United States to make their cases that the administration should push the other harder. | 198 |
| 8057. | Federal Agents Arrest 3 Men in Terror Inquiry: Federal authorities arrested a bus driver and his father in Colorado and another man in New York City, charging them with lying to investigators about an alleged terrorist plot. | 224 |
| 8058. | Hitting Talk Shows, Obama Defends Health Care Agenda: Appearing in interviews on five television networks, the president said that he welcomed Republicans to the effort, but added, "I don't count on them." | 205 |
| 8059. | A Doctor for Disease, a Shaman for the Soul: A California hospital's attempts to cater to its immigrant patients resulted in a policy allowing for Hmong shamans to practice within their walls. | 192 |
| 8060. | So Much Food. So Much Hunger.: Despite the Green Revolution, a billion people still don't have enough to eat. | 109 |
| 8061. | Explorer: No Squishing: Biking a Tokyo Rail Line: Tracing one of Japan's busiest commuter routes through streets, lanes and alleys. | 131 |
| 8062. | Obama Will Meet With Mideast Leaders: President Obama will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in an effort at renewed peace negotiations. | 206 |
| 8063. | Russia Says It Won't Deploy Missiles Near Poland: Russia said that it would scrap a plan to deploy missiles near Poland since Washington had done the same with a planned missile shield in Eastern Europe. | 203 |
| 8064. | Yankees 10, Mariners 1: Sabathia Shakes Off Stinger as Yankees Blister Mariners: A liner off the chest did not keep C. C. Sabathia from winning his 18th game, and Mark Teixeira homered twice in the Yankees' 10-1 victory. | 220 |
| 8065. | City Room: Complaint Box | Counter Culture: A shopper in a men's clothing store has some trouble getting the attention of an aloof sales clerk. | 143 |
| 8066. | Officials Prepare Criminal Charges in Terror Inquiry: Federal authorities were preparing to file criminal charges on Saturday night against a Denver shuttle bus driver, and two others as part of a federal terrorism investigation. | 229 |
| 8067. | Obama Said to Request That Paterson Drop Campaign: The request was reportedly made to the governor on Friday by a Queens congressman on behalf of the president, but the governor is refusing to withdraw. | 202 |
| 8068. | A Little Late, Egypt Discovers the Flaw in Killing All Its Pigs: When the government killed all the pigs in Egypt this spring in an attempt to combat swine flu, it was warned the city would be overwhelmed with trash. Now, it is. | 228 |
| 8069. | Detroit's Mr. Fix-It Takes On Saturn: Roger Penske says the future of Saturn is as a distribution company, but he does not yet have a foreign manufacturer lined up. | 164 |
| 8070. | Keen to Learn, and Let Down in South Africa: Schools are still struggling with the legacy of the apartheid era, but also with a lack of trained teachers and bureaucracy. | 169 |
| 8071. | Leading Senator Pushes New Plan to Oversee Banks: Senator Christopher J. Dodd of Connecticut, who heads the Senate Banking Committee, is planning to propose the merger of four bank agencies into one super-regulator. | 215 |
| 8072. | Battle Looms Over the Patriot Act: As Congress prepares to consider extending provisions of the USA Patriot Act, civil liberties groups and Democratic lawmakers are gearing up to press for sweeping changes to surveillance laws. | 227 |
| 8073. | Can Amazon Be Wal-Mart of the Web?: Amazon is expected to soon sell more general merchandise than media products like books and DVDs. | 133 |
| 8074. | Initiative Focuses on Early Learning Programs: A legislative effort already passed by the House would provide $8 billion to encourage states to improve standards, training and oversight. | 186 |
| 8075. | Obama to Hold Meeting With Netanyahu, Abbas: President Obama will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, the White House said. | 190 |
| 8076. | Tuna Town in Japan Sees Falloff of Its Fish: The dark red flesh of the Pacific bluefin tuna is called "black gold" by fishermen in Oma, Japan, but the catches are steadily dwindling. | 182 |
| 8077. | Good Will for Obama, but Few Policy Benefits: Since President Obama's inauguration, foreign leaders have not gone out of their way to give him what he seeks. | 157 |
| 8078. | The Edwards Drama Awaits a Denouement: Facing an investigation involving his extramarital affair, John Edwards is considering declaring that he is the father of the woman's child, associates said. | 196 |
| 8079. | By Degrees: An iPod World, With a Hunger for Electricity: The rise of electronic devices amounts to the fastest-growing source of power demand in the world, and there is resistance to efficiency rules. | 201 |
| 8080. | Pakistan to Charge 7 in Mumbai Attacks: Pakistan has been under pressure from India to do more to try to bring those behind the attacks, which left 163 people dead, to justice. | 176 |
| 8081. | No Leader on Climate Change as Nations Prepare to Meet: As nations gather next week for a major summit meeting on climate change, none want to take the lead in fighting for significant international targets. | 207 |
| 8082. | Muslims in Colorado Uneasy Over Terror Inquiry: An investigation involving a Denver man has prompted concerns among Muslims that they are being targeted. | 153 |
| 8083. | Prescriptions: The Amendments Are in, All 543 of Them: The Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee are asking for amendments. Here's a sampler. | 145 |
| 8084. | Obama Lays Out Economic G-20 Goal: President Obama said in his weekly radio address that the world's leading economic powers had progressed in stabilizing the financial system but that work remained. | 199 |
| 8085. | Pakistan Police Raid U.S.-Employed Security Firm: Pakistani police said they had raided a local security firm that had a contract with the American embassy. | 156 |
| 8086. | If It's Tuesday, It Must Be 'Siegfried': Wagner's "Ring," a towering blend of music and myth, continues to send a certain breed of operagoer in quest of the next performance. | 174 |
| 8087. | C.I.A. Chiefs Ask Obama to Stop Abuse Inquiry: Former intelligence chiefs say pursuing an investigation into abuses during interrogations could harm national security. | 167 |
| 8088. | Concert Plans in Havana Start Furor in Miami: Juanes, the Colombian pop star, has inspired criticism and protest among Miami's Cuban-American population because he is organizing a free concert in Havana this Sunday. | 215 |
| 8089. | You're the Boss: You're the Boss: Employer Mandates: Rather than cutting jobs, San Francisco restaurants are passing the cost along to their customers. | 151 |
| 8090. | Fashion Review: Even Walking Away, They Still Look Good: Reviews of the Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren L'Wren Scott and Isaac Mizrahi collections. | 142 |
| 8091. | Saturday Profile: A Romance Writer Jabs at Singapore's Patriarchs: A vivid personality in a strait-laced country, Catherine Lim is one of the government's most acute critics, when she is not writing romantic novels. | 215 |
| 8092. | The Bailout Bill Comes Due, Vexing Agencies: The bill is starting to come due for the measures instituted by federal regulators to prevent the collapse of the financial system. | 176 |
| 8093. | Generation B: A Life on the Decline, and Then the 'Why?': The economic collapse, and perhaps other issues, claims another victim. | 129 |
| 8094. | Political Memo: G.O.P. Checks for a Pulse, and Finds One: Conservatives have shown in recent weeks that they can have at least some influence as the voice of the opposition, and in the process energize what is left of their movement. | 233 |
| 8095. | Obama Rejects Race as Lead Cause of Criticism: President Obama said distrust of the role of government rather than his race was the cause of fierce criticism in the contentious debate over health care. | 201 |
| 8096. | The Caucus: Pawlenty's Hits on Obama Delight Values Summit: It may have taken a little while, but Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota eventually hit directly at President Obama and the Democratic Party, striking at the Democrats' attempts to overhaul the health care system. | 269 |
| 8097. | A Free Speech Battle Arises From Videos of Fighting Dogs: The next great First Amendment battle in the Supreme Court concerns, of all things, dogfight videos. | 158 |
| 8098. | Uncovering a Small Town (and Some Tall Tales): An odd excavation site that recently opened to the public on Governors Island purports to offer artifacts, not of the Mesoamerican but of the midcentury variety. | 208 |
| 8099. | States Helping Aged Leave Nursing Homes: A growing number of states are aiming to disprove the notion that once people have settled into a nursing home, they will be there forever. | 180 |
| 8100. | Government Urges Changes to Google Books Deal: The Justice Department said late Friday that a proposed legal settlement between Google and book authors and publishers should not be approved by the court without modifications. | 225 |
| 8101. | Below, the A-List Eats; Above, a Bare Bones Life: The four floors above J.G. Melon, the Upper East Side restaurant with the rarefied air, are a different remnant of old New York: single-room occupancy residences. | 212 |
| 8102. | Middle East's Realities Defy Obama's Hopes for Peace Talks: After a fruitless week of diplomacy by George J. Mitchell, President Obama is unlikely to be able to announce to the United Nations next week plans to restart talks. | 225 |
| 8103. | Recession Drives Women Back to the Work Force: The Great Recession is pushing many highly educated women who had left work to stay at home with their children to dive back into the labor pool. | 192 |
| 8104. | The Caucus: Obama Says Race Is 'Not the Overriding Issue Here': The president dismissed the notion that his race was a factor in the opposition displayed against his policies. | 175 |
| 8105. | Denver Man Admits to a Possible Al Qaeda Connection, Officials Say: There are indications a man whose visit to New York prompted several raids may have been trained in explosives overseas. | 188 |
| 8106. | Film Chief at Disney Steps Down: The chairman of Walt Disney Studios, Dick Cook, announced his resignation late Friday as the division he has led struggled with profitability in a shifting media landscape. | 205 |
| 8107. | Yale Researcher's Slaying May Never Be Explained: The New Haven police chief said the only person who can explain the killing of Annie Le is the suspect, Raymond Clark III. | 172 |
| 8108. | Inmate Facing 2nd Execution Attempt Wins a Stay: An Ohio prisoner whose execution was halted on Tuesday because technicians were unable to inject him with lethal drugs won a stay of execution on Friday. | 202 |
| 8109. | Fox Ad on Protest Coverage Draws Rivals' Fire: The hostility between the Fox News Channel and its competitors escalated over an advertisement in which Fox accused its competitors of missing the story of the so-called anti-tax protests in Washington. | 249 |
| 8110. | Court Backs Outside Groups' Political Spending: A federal appeals court ruled that groups such as MoveOn.org or Swift Boat Veterans for Truth have a right to raise and spend freely to influence elections so long as they do not coordinate their activities with a candidate or party. | 281 |
| 8111. | F.C.C. Chairman Seeks to Protect Free Flow of Internet Data: The proposal would expand and formalize rules meant to keep Internet providers from discriminating against certain content flowing over their networks. | 212 |
| 8112. | Vivendi Said to Prepare Sale of Stake in NBC Universal: With the media company worth as much as $35 billion, Vivendi's 20 percent stake could be worth $7 billion, analysts say. | 176 |
| 8113. | Ruling May Weaken Sports' Anti-Doping Programs: A federal court ruling that said state laws can override the N.F.L.'s collective-bargaining agreement has jeopardized leagues' abilities to enforce their drug-testing programs. | 224 |
| 8114. | Putin Applauds 'Brave' U.S. Decision on Missile Defense: Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin said that President Obama's cancellation of a plan for an antiballistic missile system in Eastern Europe could lead to improved relations. | 228 |
| 8115. | California's Jobless Rate, 12.2 Percent, Is Highest Since 1940: The foreclosure crisis and the slowdown in construction have hit the state especially hard, and the unemployment rate of 12.2 percent is well above the national average. | 233 |
| 8116. | Irving Kristol, Godfather of Modern Conservatism, Dies at 89: Mr. Kristol was a political commentator who, as much as anyone, defined modern conservatism and helped revitalize the Republican Party in the late 1960s and early '70s. | 230 |
| 8117. | An Iwo Jima Relic Binds Generations: Decades after World War II, an Army veteran who set out to return souvenirs of a brutal battle found kinship with the daughter of a dead Japanese soldier. | 191 |
| 8118. | Ex-C.I.A. Chiefs Seek Halt to Interrogations Inquiry: WASHINGTON (AP) -- Seven former CIA directors asked President Barack Obama on Friday to quash a criminal probe of harsh interrogations of terror suspects during the Bush administration. | 239 |
| 8119. | On Religion: A Temple With a Special View on Repentance: Rabbi Jonathan Gerard came out of retirement to take on a congregation of inmates at the the largest maximum-security prison in Pennsylvania. | 198 |
| 8120. | Massachusetts G.O.P. Delays Bill on Senate Succession: Republicans in the State Senate on Friday temporarily blocked a bill that would allow Gov. Deval Patrick to appoint an interim successor to Senator Edward M. Kennedy. | 221 |
| 8121. | Housing Agency Reports a Shortfall in Reserves: The Federal Housing Administration said its financial cushion will sink below mandatory levels, but officials said the agency won't need to be rescued. | 199 |
| 8122. | The Caucus: Court Voids Campaign Spending Limits for Nonprofits: Restrictions imposed by the Federal Election Commission on nonprofit groups' support for state and local candidates violated the First Amendment, an appellate court ruled in a suit brought by Emily's List. | 270 |
| 8123. | Unable to Bridge Gaps, Officials Say Mideast Talks May Stall: The extent of an Israeli settlement freeze in the West Bank and Jerusalem and the limited scope of the negotiations led to the deadlock, officials said. | 214 |
| 8124. | Earning Her Stripes in College Football: Sarah Thomas, big-time college football's only female referee, has grown accustomed to startling players and coaches, but says it does not occur as often as one might think. | 214 |
| 8125. | Green Inc.: California Unveils Standards for TV Efficiency: California today unveiled energy-efficiency requirements for televisions, becoming the first state in the nation to craft regulations for one of the largest users of energy in American households. | 256 |
| 8126. | Patient Money: Taking Care of Parents Without Going Broke: Caring for aging parents can quickly cause an unexpected financial squeeze, and put the savings of adult children in jeopardy. | 185 |
| 8127. | Architecture Review: Supersize Stadium, With Helping of Sprawl: The Dallas Cowboys' new home avoids a small-town look common in recent stadiums, but it suffers from its embrace of a bigger-is-better mentality. | 209 |
| 8128. | Medical Editors Push for Ghostwriting Crackdown: Medical journals are being pressed to adopt tougher disclosure policies on industry-financed research. | 151 |
| 8129. | Putin Applauds 'Brave' U.S. Decision on Missile Defense: Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin said that President Obama's cancellation of a plan for an antiballistic missile system in Eastern Europe could lead to improved relations. | 228 |
| 8130. | Fed Considers Limits on Bank Pay: The Federal Reserve is preparing what would be the most sweeping rules yet to regulate the pay at banks. | 138 |
| 8131. | NATO Proposes Link With Russia's Missile Defense: BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO urged Russia on Friday to work with it on missile defense and proposed looking at ways eventually to link U.S., NATO and Russian anti-missile systems. | 226 |
| 8132. | Amid Protests, Iran Leader Calls Holocaust a Myth: The Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called the Holocaust was a myth on a day when Iran holds pro-Palestinian rallies, where clashes have been reported. | 208 |
| 8133. | Local Stop | Central Harlem: The Rebirth, and the Beat, Goes On: The neighborhood is hopping and flavorful, whether it's with jazz or Malian pop, rugelach or Sexy Grits. | 169 |
| 8134. | Iran Leader Says Holocaust 'Pretext' to Form Israel: The Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the Holocaust was a "lie" and a pretext to create a Jewish state that Iranians had a religious duty to confront. | 212 |
| 8135. | Suicide Blast Kills 25 in Pakistan: A suicide car bomb attack killed at least 25 and wounded scores more, flattening a hotel and stores at a Shiite market. | 155 |
| 8136. | Gloveless Players Hold on to Softball Dreams: Chicagoans, and those nearby, hope that a new Hall of Fame will bring some attention to 16-inch softball, a sport that is best played gloveless. | 190 |
| 8137. | 25 Dead in Suicide Attack in Pakistan: A government official says the death toll in a suicide car bombing in Pakistan's northwest has reached 25. | 145 |
| 8138. | In a New Age, Bahrain Struggles to Honor the Dead While Serving the Living: The destruction of ancient burial sites illustrates conflicting priorities and the divide between the elite and the disenfranchised. | 208 |
| 8139. | Google Aims to Wrest Display Ads From Yahoo: The company will introduce a long-awaited system that will instantly match ad buyers with ad sellers when a customer visits a Web site. | 180 |
| 8140. | House Prohibits Federal Money to Acorn: Republicans have crusaded against the organization for months, but matters escalated when embarrassing videos of a few of the group's workers became public. | 196 |
| 8141. | News Analysis: New Missile Shield Strategy Scales Back an '80s Vision: President Obama's new missile defense plan is more about international politics than new military technology, a long way from the Star Wars shield pushed by Ronald Reagan. | 242 |
| 8142. | The Caucus: Interview With Snowe, a Key Player on Health Care: John Harwood talked to Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine about her views on the latest health care bills and what she thinks the nation needs for reform. | 213 |
| 8143. | Afghan Vote Uncertainty Creates Dilemma for U.S.: The White House fears that the presidential election may not be finally decided until spring, leaving Afghanistan without a credible leader for months. | 201 |
| 8144. | Health Ills Abound as Farm Runoff Fouls Wells: In Morrison, Wis., more than 100 wells were polluted by agricultural runoff from land covered with slaughterhouse waste and treated sewage. | 186 |
| 8145. | A Soldier's Voice Rediscovered: During a critical battle in Germany in 1944, Jewish soldiers took a brief respite for a Sabbath service. One of them served as the cantor. | 170 |
| 8146. | Recovery Picks Up in China as U.S. Economy Remains Ailing: Although rapid growth in China has come while the U.S. economy was still shrinking, the countries remain mutually dependent. | 183 |
| 8147. | Art Review | Georgia O'Keeffe: In Full Flower, Before the Desert: A vivid and surprisingly surprising show of more than 130 paintings and drawings from the first two decades of O'Keeffe's long career, at the Whitney Museum of American Art. | 239 |
| 8148. | Unemployment Hits 10.3% in New York City: Continuing layoffs on Wall Street drove the city's jobless rate to a 16-year high in August. | 134 |
| 8149. | Lockout of N.B.A. Referees 'Unavoidable,' Negotiator Says: The lead negotiator for N.B.A. referees declared that a lockout was "imminent and unavoidable" after the latest round of contract talks broke off Thursday afternoon. The league could be using replacement referees for the first time since 1995. | 302 |
| 8150. | Proposals Ban 'Flash' Trading and Put New Limits on Rating Firms: Federal regulators proposed rules to ban "flash orders," which give some traders a split-second advantage in buying or selling stocks. | 200 |
| 8151. | Special Report: Ralph Lauren: Back to Work!: Wear your smart banker's jacket but don't forget the sweat of genuine labor 0 that was the piquant story of the Lauren show. | 169 |
| 8152. | In Laos, Communism and Capitalism Are Mixing: Capitalism is making inroads in Laos, but mastering the ideology might require some re-education. | 143 |
| 8153. | Indiana Court Strikes Down Voter ID Law: The Indiana Court of Appeals has struck down the state's voter ID law, saying it violates the state Constitution. | 154 |
| 8154. | The Caucus: Obama Calls Health Care Fight a 'Defining Moment': At a rally in Maryland, the president continues to call for a public insurance option, even though such a provision isn't included in the latest bill. | 213 |
| 8155. | Revising Student Aid Formula, House Votes to Expand Federal Loans: The bill expands federal aid to college students while ending federal subsidies to private lenders. | 166 |
| 8156. | City Room: New York Jobless Rate Exceeds 10%: The city's unemployment rate, now 10.3 percent -- up from 9.5 percent in July -- is higher than the national rate of 9.7 percent and much higher than the 8 percent reported for the rest of the state. | 245 |
| 8157. | Fossil Find Challenges Theories on T. Rex: The discovery of the creature, Raptorex kriegsteini, calls into question theories about the evolution of a much larger and heavier dinosaur. | 183 |
| 8158. | The New Season | Television: Plot Lines for Hard Times: The recession runs through many of the new fall television series, but it's like background noise. | 154 |
| 8159. | Judge Rules Pittsburgh Must Allow Protest During G-20: Leaders of 20 of the world's largest and emerging economies will meet next week in a gathering that has become a rallying point for a variety of groups. | 207 |
| 8160. | U.S. Housing Starts Hit 9-Month High: Aa big surge in apartment building offset a decline in single-family home construction, the government said. | 146 |
| 8161. | A Terrorist Mastermind Whose Luck Ran Out: Noordin Muhammad Top, suspected of orchestrating major bombings in Indonesia, repeatedly eluded capture before being killed in a raid. | 177 |
| 8162. | Lawmakers to Vote on Appointing Kennedy Successor: Proponents say the bill, which would allow Gov. Deval Patrick to appoint an interim replacement for the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy, has enough support to pass the House. | 224 |
| 8163. | Trust Tussles Over Playwright Award Eligibility: Three playwrights 0 Bruce Norris, Tarell Alvin McCraney and David Adjmi 0 instead of two were named the first recipients of the Steinberg Playwright Award, nicknamed the Mimi, on Thursday. | 237 |
| 8164. | Fashion Review: A Sputter Here, a Spark There: Reviews of the Rodarte, Oscar de la Renta, Tory Burch, Michael Kors and Narciso Rodriguez shows. | 143 |
| 8165. | On the White House: One Person, One Vote? Not in Congress: The number of people represented by a single congressman can vary widely. A lawsuit plans to challenge the system. | 173 |
| 8166. | Lab Technician Arrested in Death of Yale Student: Raymond Clark III, 24, was arrested and charged on Thursday in the murder of Annie M. Le, the police said. | 156 |
| 8167. | African Union Base in Somalia Is Hit: Attackers from the Shabab, an Islamist extremist group with growing ties to Al Qaeda, detonated two stolen United Nations trucks packed with explosives. | 190 |
| 8168. | Lens: The Ethics of Cropping Photographs: A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer explains his shock at the use of a crop of one of his photographs of former Vice President Dick Cheney. | 183 |
| 8169. | Eastern Europe Awaits Decision on Missile Shield: A Polish official said the U.S. is expected to make an announcement on Thursday that it will shelve plans to deploy its controversial missile shield in Eastern Europe. | 217 |
| 8170. | Indonesian Police Kill Alleged Terror Mastermind: Authorities raided a suspected hideout, killing Noordin Muhammad Top, the alleged mastermind of bombings in Bali and Jakarta. | 175 |
| 8171. | Decision on Missile Defense Expected: The Obama administration is expected to announce that it will shelve many of the components of a European missile defense plan that has been a major irritant in relations with Russia. | 221 |
| 8172. | Karzai Insists on 'Integrity' of Vote: President Hamid Karzai dismissed widespread criticism of the elections in which he is the front-running candidate, saying he believed in the integrity of the vote. | 202 |
| 8173. | Music Review: New Philharmonic Director Debuts: For this season-opening concert music would have to do the talking. And it did, eloquently and excitingly. | 154 |
| 8174. | Music: The Anxiety of Being Influential: The only obsession more intense than the one other rappers have with Jay-Z is the one Jay-Z has with them. | 147 |
| 8175. | Yankees 5, Blue Jays 4: Familiar (Winning) Ending for the Yankees: Francisco Cervelli produced the Yankees' 14th game-ending hit this season, the most in club history since 1943, when they had their record 17. | 209 |
| 8176. | College Stars Run for Cover From Fans' Cameras: Athletic departments now monitor social networking Web sites, and cellphones are collected at the door of college parties to try to keep embarrassing or illegal moments off the Internet. | 234 |
| 8177. | A 'French Chef' Whose Appeal Doesn't Translate: Julia Child may have been America's best-known "French chef," but in Paris few know her fabled cookbooks, let alone her name. | 173 |
| 8178. | Rooms: How the Railroads Took Control of Time: In the decades after the Civil War, the railroads adopted a version of time zones, long before the country did. | 158 |
| 8179. | Political Memo: As Race Debate Grows, Obama Steers Clear of It: Beyond posing a distraction, the race issue could put further strain on the president's broad but tenuous electoral coalition. | 190 |
| 8180. | Back to Business: Citing Risks, U.S. Seeks New Rules for Niche Banks: The Obama administration wants Federal Reserve oversight, but the little-known banks say their survival is at stake. | 186 |
| 8181. | In Somalia, a Leader Is Raising Hopes for Stability: Analysts say that President Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed offers Somalia its best hope for stability, but that he needs to act quickly against Islamist militants. | 210 |
| 8182. | Man in the News: William C. Thompson Jr.: A Quiet Leader Wages a Bold Campaign: In running for mayor, William C. Thompson Jr., the city comptroller, has abandoned his quiet demeanor to take on a task that better-known Democrats ducked. | 235 |
| 8183. | For Senate Democrats, 60 Is the Magic Number: The health care proposal has Senate Democrats pondering how to keep all 59 Democrats united and attract at least one Republican to pass an overhaul measure. | 202 |
| 8184. | Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary Dies at 72: Mary Travers, whose earnest vocals were elemental to the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at 72. | 159 |
| 8185. | Ohio Plans to Try Again as Execution Goes Wrong: Executioners could not find a suitable vein to place an IV line in Romell Broom, the first time a lethal injection has failed and been rescheduled. | 196 |
| 8186. | Myles Brand, N.C.A.A. President, Dies at 67: Mr. Brand was a former college president who pushed for academic reforms as president of the N.C.A.A. | 146 |
| 8187. | Henry Gibson, 'Laugh-In' Star, Dies at 73: Mr. Gibson recited inane poems in a Southern drawl on the 1960's television series "Laugh-In" but stood out in Robert Altman's 1975 film "Nashville." | 192 |
| 8188. | The Caucus: White House Deflects Charges of Racism: Whether the president's spokesman agrees that a national conversation on race is bubbling up, it would certainly seem that way in the last few days. | 200 |
| 8189. | Magazine Preview: The Holy Grail of the Unconscious: What the unearthing of Carl Jung's Red book is doing to the Jungs and the Jungians (and maybe your dreams). | 160 |
| 8190. | Following Trash on Its Journey Through the Waste Disposal System: A project that tracks garbage through the waste disposal system over the next three months will help give people a concrete sense of their impact on the environment. | 231 |
| 8191. | City Room: Upstart Campaign in Queens Falls Short: A grass-roots effort to unseat an incumbent failed, as Councilman Leroy G. Comrie won with 62 percent of the vote. | 165 |
| 8192. | Posada and Two Others Suspended for 3 Games: Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, Yankees outfielder Shelley Duncan and Toronto reliever Jesse Carlson were penalized for Tuesday's brawl. | 179 |
| 8193. | Taming Your Digital Distractions: Programs to improve productivity range from those that monitor your habits to those that block time-wasting sites. | 148 |
| 8194. | Europe Says One in Three Karzai Votes Are Suspect: European Union monitors said that many of the votes cast for President Hamid Karzai should be examined for fraud. | 164 |
| 8195. | Room for Debate: Grading the Plan: What are the Baucus bill's strengths and flaws? Does it achieve the broad goal of health reform? | 131 |
| 8196. | Xinjiang Bomb Plot Foiled, China Says: The six people who were arrested had assembled about 20 explosive devices in a town 430 miles outside the region's capital, Urumqi, according to the Public Security Ministry. | 213 |
| 8197. | City Room: Challenger for Bronx Seat Declares Victory: Fernando Cabrera declared on Wednesday that he had won the race for City Council seat against Maria Baez, the incumbent. | 175 |
| 8198. | U.S. Ending Oil-Royalty Program After Scandal: Federal employees had engaged in corruption and sexual misconduct with industry officials, a report said. | 152 |
| 8199. | Memorial Held for Slain Anti-Abortion Protester: James Pouillon was remembered for his consistency and zeal in a cause that has often divided the country. | 154 |
| 8200. | NYT: Tech Talk for 09/17/2009: Dan Trueman of the Princeton Laptop Orchestra (PLOrk) does a show-and-tell for J.D. Biersdorfer. Pedro Rafael Rosado reviews the Cowon S9 personal media player and likes what he hears. Personal Tech editor Sam Grobart drops by for a preview of Gadgetwise on nytimes.com/personaltech. Also, Microsoft's visual search beta for its Bing search engine and other tech news of the week. | 411 |
| 8201. | Film: Capitalism's Little Tramp: Playing his customary role as predictably as Chaplin, Michael Moore keeps up the assault. | 122 |
| 8202. | Is There a Right Way to Pray?: Americans aren't sure they know how to talk to God. Fortunately, there is plenty of instruction available. | 137 |
| 8203. | Baucus Offers Health Plan, Trimming Cost to $856 Billion: After months of wrangling with a bipartisan group of senators, Max Baucus has released a proposal that meets many of President Obama's requirements for a health care overhaul. | 233 |
| 8204. | The Caucus: Carter's Racism Charge Sparks War of Words: Jimmy Carter's view that some protests against President Obama were "based on racism" drew sharp responses. | 163 |
| 8205. | City Room: Queens Councilman Clings to 6-Vote Lead: The outcome of the race between Thomas White Jr., a veteran member of the City Council, and a 24-year-old political novice remains uncertain. | 193 |
| 8206. | Prescriptions: Baucus Offers Health Bill, Trimming Cost to $856 Billion: After months of wrangling with a bipartisan group of senators, Max Baucus has released the proposal that has largely become the blueprint for President Obama's overhaul. | 242 |
| 8207. | Israel Rejects Call for Gaza Inquiry: Israeli officials bluntly dismissed one of the main recommendations of the United Nations fact-finding mission's report on the three-week war in Gaza last winter. | 200 |
| 8208. | Lab Tech Released From Custody in Yale Slaying: Raymond Clark III, 24, was released after complying with a search warrant to take DNA samples. | 142 |
| 8209. | Bats: Fight Night in the Bronx: Yankees catcher Jorge Posada elbowed Toronto reliever Jesse Carlson, inciting a brawl. "I don't want my kids to see that," Posada said, but didn't offer an explanation. | 200 |
| 8210. | Consumer Prices Rose in August on Energy Costs: Excluding volatile food and energy prices, the core price index rose 0.1 percent, matching expectations. | 152 |
| 8211. | Prescriptions: Health Care Bill Unveiling Is Just Opening Gambit: Senator Max Baucus has so far come up short in winning over Republicans, but there is still time for a deal. | 174 |
| 8212. | Why Did Tavern Fail?: After three decades as one of the nation's top-grossing independent restaurants, Tavern on the Green, facing a decline in profitable corporate events and tourism, filed for bankruptcy. | 206 |
| 8213. | 3 Arrested in Iraq Attack on Embassy: The three Iraqis are suspected of launching a rocket attack during a visit by Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., the American military said Wednesday. | 189 |
| 8214. | Prescriptions: With TV Push, Obama to Raise Health Care Ante: Planning a whirlwind round of Sunday talk shows, President Obama is betting on his powers of persuasion. | 166 |
| 8215. | Ex-President Sees Racism in Outburst: Former President Jimmy Carter said Representative Joe Wilson's anti-Obama outburst was rooted in fears of a black president. | 162 |
| 8216. | Proposal of Smoking Ban Stirs a Sense of Tolerance: Talk of a ban on smoking in some outdoor spaces awakened the inner civil libertarian of smokers and nonsmokers alike at City Hall Park. | 187 |
| 8217. | Japan's New Prime Minister Takes Office: Yukio Hatoyama, who led his Democratic Party to a landmark victory last month, ended decades of one-party dominance in Japan. | 166 |
| 8218. | Conservatives Draw Blood From Acorn: A couple of amateur actors with a bold plan and a hidden camera have cost the community organizing group Acorn a lot of government money. | 174 |
| 8219. | Citi's Parsons Said to Join Equity Firm: The position at Providence, which Dick Parsons plans to pursue part time, will put him back into the deal-making fray in the media world. | 178 |
| 8220. | Fight Looming on Tax Break to Buy Houses: When Congress passed an $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers, it was intended as shock therapy. Now the question is whether the market can function without it. | 209 |
| 8221. | Abu Dhabi Gives U.S. Hospital $150 Million: The government of Abu Dhabi's gift will go toward researching pain-free approaches to pediatric surgery. | 148 |
| 8222. | Blue Jays 10, Yankees 4: It's Fight Night at Yankee Stadium: A brawl broke out in the eighth inning after the Yankees' Jorge Posada bumped into the Blue Jays' reliever Jesse Carlson. | 182 |
| 8223. | Senate Health Bill Draws Fire on Both Sides of Aisle: Senator Charles E. Grassley said he could not support health care legislation drafted in months of bipartisan talks. Liberal Democrats also criticized the plan. | 214 |
| 8224. | Rare Coins: Family Treasure or Ill-Gotten Goods?: A federal judge has given the government until the end of the month either to return some rare coins to a Philadelphia family or to prove that they were stolen. | 210 |
| 8225. | Vance Captures Nomination for District Attorney: Cyrus R. Vance Jr. won the Democratic nomination for Manhattan district attorney. He faces no Republican opposition to succeed Robert M. Morgenthau. | 197 |
| 8226. | Sports of The Times: One Standard: Over the Line Is Over the Line: Serena Williams's tirade violated notions of acceptable behavior for female athletes. | 152 |
| 8227. | Suicide Victim May Have Hidden Millions Overseas: Finn M. W. Caspersen, a prominent philanthropist, was suspected of secreting millions of dollars at LGT, a private bank controlled by Liechtenstein's royal family. | 213 |
| 8228. | Forty Years' War: Where Progress Is Rare, the Man Who Says No: Some say that Dr. Richard Pazdur, the man in charge of the nation's cancer drug office, makes it too difficult for experimental drugs to come to market. | 215 |
| 8229. | House Formally Rebukes Wilson for 'You Lie' Outburst: A vote on a rebuke to Representative Joe Wilson came after a Congressional clash over civility that showcased the deep partisan divisions in the House. | 205 |
| 8230. | Man in City Raids Denies Terrorism: The man says he was followed by authorities in New York and returned home because he could not take the pressure. | 149 |
| 8231. | On India's Railways, Women Find New Peace in Commute: Eight new commuter trains exclusively for female passengers have been introduced in four Indian cities. | 157 |
| 8232. | Clinton Lays Out Iran Requirements: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the Obama administration would not be drawn into lengthy and worthless talks. | 160 |
| 8233. | Chewy Chicken Feet May Quash a Trade War: In light of Chinese consumers' love for chicken feet, the government may be loath to cut off U.S. poultry imports. | 156 |
| 8234. | City Room: Candidates Await Results as Primary Winds Down: Over 15 hours, New York City voters cast ballots in the primaries for three citywide offices and in other races. | 171 |
| 8235. | Economic Scene: Hidden Amid Job Loss News, a Bright Spot: Despite many stories about pay cuts last winter, most workers received a raise over the last year. | 156 |
| 8236. | Billion-Dollar Pyramid Scheme Rivets Lebanon: The so-called "Lebanese Bernie Madoff," an investor with close links to Hezbollah, has embarrassed the party. | 155 |
| 8237. | For del Potro, Tears of Joy Need No Translation: Juan Mart0n del Potro, the newly crowned United States Open champion, is looking forward to celebrating in Argentina and taking time off before the Australian Open. | 213 |
| 8238. | Suicide of Fund-Raiser for Blagojevich Is Reported: The death of Christopher Kelly, once a top fund-raiser for former Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich of Illinois, was an apparent suicide, the police said. | 196 |
| 8239. | Rosh Hashana, Circa 1919: At Strawbery Banke restoration in Portsmouth, N.H., actors recreate early settlers' celebration of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, cooking traditional meals. | 186 |
| 8240. | The Caucus: Blogging the House Action on Wilson: The House is poised to take action against Representative Joe Wilson for his outburst last week. | 145 |
| 8241. | Television: The Swift-West Spectacle, Stoked on Screen: The Passion of the Swift, a three-act drama involving hubris, recrimination, redemption and most of America's major media conglomerates, came to an end (we can only hope) on "The View." | 241 |
| 8242. | Fashion Review: A Smaller Steak but No Less Sizzle: Reviews of the Carolina Herrera, Diane Von Furstenberg, Maria Cornejo, Ralph Rucci and Zac Posen shows. | 155 |
| 8243. | New Standard Links Auto Mileage and Gas Emissions: The Obama administration issued new rules requiring the industry's fleet of new vehicles to average 35.5 miles a gallon by 2016. | 179 |
| 8244. | Prescriptions: A Primer on the 'Insurance Exchange': At the core of the health care overhaul proposal is a marketplace allowing consumers to choose the best insurance plan. | 172 |
| 8245. | Children of Dissident Clerics Arrested in Iran: The latest arrests appeared to be part of efforts to intimidate senior religious leaders and silence the younger generation in the city of Qum. | 191 |
| 8246. | On the Runway: Marc Jacobs: Now Man: Marc Jacobs, who divides his time between New York and Paris, where he also designs for Louis Vuitton, manages to stay one step ahead of the fashion pack. | 191 |
| 8247. | Inquiries Sought in Journalists' Deaths in Russia: The Committee to Project Journalists said Tuesday that independent journalism was increasingly threatened in Russia, where 17 journalists have been killed since 2000. | 217 |
| 8248. | Losses Swell for the World's Airlines, Trade Group Says: Despite signs of global recovery, rising fuel costs and weak travel demand are keeping airlines in "survival mode," with losses now expected to swell to $11 billion by year's end. | 236 |
| 8249. | Medical Report on Yale Student's Death Is Expected Soon: The police said they had no plans to make an arrest on Tuesday in the death of Annie Le. | 145 |
| 8250. | U.S. Embassy Under Fire During Biden's Iraq Visit: At least three mortar rounds were fired toward the American Embassy during a visit by Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. to Baghdad on Tuesday. | 194 |
| 8251. | U.N. Finds Signs of War Crimes on Both Sides in Gaza: There is evidence that both the Israeli army and Palestinian militants committed war crimes during the conflict, the U.N. reported. | 185 |
| 8252. | Military Chief Says More Troops Needed for Afghan War: The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, told Congress that success would also require much more time, a position challenged by a Democrat. | 214 |
| 8253. | Fed Chief Says Recession Is 'Very Likely Over': Ben S. Bernanke said the U.S. economy was probably growing now, but it would not be sufficient to prevent the unemployment rate from rising. | 188 |
| 8254. | U.N. Finds Evidence of War Crimes by Both Sides in Gaza: There is evidence that both the Israeli army and Palestinian militants committed war crimes during the conflict, the U.N. reported. | 188 |
| 8255. | On Politics: Health Care What-Ifs: What if Hillary Rodham Clinton had stayed in the Senate and had been awarded a role in managing the health care bill? | 152 |
| 8256. | Car Sales Lead Increase in U.S. Retail Sales: The jump in August, helped by the car rebate program and gasoline sales, exceeded expectations, the government reported. Producer prices also rose. | 193 |
| 8257. | Afghan Opposition Welcomes Vote Recount Order: The order by a U.N.-backed commission could reduce the lead established by President Hamid Karzai to below 50 percent, forcing a second-round runoff. | 196 |
| 8258. | City Room: Blogging New York's Primary Election: Turnout is expected to be low, even though in most cases, the primary is tantamount to the general election in a city dominated by Democrats. | 190 |
| 8259. | Biden in Iraq Meeting Leaders: Vice President Joe Biden is visiting Iraq on a previously unannounced mission to show the White House remains focused on the Iraq war. | 165 |
| 8260. | Hawaii Tries Green Tools in Remaking Power Grids: Hawaii is experimenting with renewable forms of energy that will allow the state to lessen its dependence on imported oil. | 172 |
| 8261. | Chicago Journal: House for Sale Comes With a View: The Obamas: The house at 5040 South Greenwood Avenue, next door to the Obama family's residence, hit the Chicago real estate market over the weekend and caused quite a stir. | 224 |
| 8262. | Recount Ordered at 10 Percent of Afghan Vote Sites: A top election official says vote tallies from about 10 percent of Afghanistan's polling stations need to be recounted because of possible irregularities. | 206 |
| 8263. | Iraqi Who Threw Shoes at Bush Is Released: Muntader al-Zaidi, who had originally been sentenced to three years in prison, spent nine months in jail and, his brother said, would likely leave Iraq, fearing for his life. | 217 |
| 8264. | New Objections to Baucus Health Care Proposal: Two Republican senators have requested numerous major changes in a Finance Committee proposal on health care, reducing the chances that they will support the measure. | 213 |
| 8265. | The TV Watch: For Jay Leno, Timely Guests on a Familiar Show: Jay Leno owes Kanye West a vast debt of gratitude 0 his touchingly unpolished mea culpa gave the premiere of "The Jay Leno Show" a helpful boost. | 207 |
| 8266. | In Primaries, a Low Turnout Is Expected Despite Tight Races: As few as 15 percent of Democrats are expected to vote in New York City's primary elections on Tuesday, even though two top races are competitive. | 207 |
| 8267. | New York Eyes 'No Smoking' Outdoors, Too: New York City's health commissioner announced that he would seek to ban smoking at public parks and beaches as part of a plan to further curb smoking rates. | 198 |
| 8268. | A New Meaning for Cutting Classes: The recession is coming home for administrators, teachers and students in New York City's public schools. | 140 |
| 8269. | For Speech-Impaired, Insurance Fights Remedy: Despite their usefulness and lower cost, devices like iPhones and netbook PCs that can help the speech-impaired are not covered by Medicare or insurers. | 198 |
| 8270. | Tire Tariffs Are Cheered by Labor: While union leaders hail a move as enforcing trade laws, President Obama is also having to deal with pressures from China and corporate America. | 179 |
| 8271. | Advertising: Times Web Ads Show Security Breach: Web advertising systems are susceptible to attack by lawbreakers, like the fake antivirus software offer on The Times's Web site. | 178 |
| 8272. | Del Potro Stops Federer in Five Sets and Wins Open: Sixth-seeded Juan Mart0n Del Potro stunned Roger Federer, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2, and claimed the men's singles title, which Federer won the past five years. | 218 |
| 8273. | Pakistan's Army Said to Be Linked to Many Killings: Two months after the Pakistani Army gained control of the Swat Valley, bodies have been dumped on the streets in what rights advocates and residents say is the work of the military. | 233 |
| 8274. | U.S. Kills Top Qaeda Leader in Southern Somalia: Western intelligence agents described Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan as the ringleader of a cell responsible for the 2002 bombing of an Israeli hotel on the Kenyan coast. | 211 |
| 8275. | Judge Rejects Settlement Over Merrill Bonuses: A judge said a $33 million settlement over Merrill Lynch bonuses "does not comport with the most elementary notions of justice and morality." | 188 |
| 8276. | Media Decoder: Watching Jay Leno's Debut in Prime Time: Media Decoder is following "The Jay Leno Show," which may rewrite the rules of network programming. | 155 |
| 8277. | Fight Nights and Reggae Pack Brazilian Churches: A fast-growing evangelical movement in Brazil is attracting young people by adopting their culture. | 148 |
| 8278. | Patrick Swayze, Star of 'Dirty Dancing,' Dies at 57: Mr. Swayze was a balletically athletic actor who rose to stardom in the films "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost." | 159 |
| 8279. | Rights Group Assailed for Analyst's Nazi Collection: A leading human right group has suspended its senior military analyst after revelations that he is an avid collector of Nazi memorabilia. | 190 |