NYT > World
8 Sep 2010 at 9:10pm
A long-delayed push by NATO forces has finally begun, but there has been no significant let-up in the Taliban?s campaign of terrorism and assassination.
U.S. Says Killings Won?t Affect Iraq Mission
8 Sep 2010 at 9:10pm
The killings of two American soldiers by an Iraqi soldier appear to have stemmed from an argument that escalated into gunfire, Iraqi officials said.
Clinton Speech Offers Policy Overview
8 Sep 2010 at 8:50pm
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton?s speech sought to showcase the successes of the Obama administration?s foreign policy.
Prison Raid In Nigeria Releases Hundreds
8 Sep 2010 at 8:30pm
More than 700 inmates in the northern Nigeria city of Bauchi were freed Tuesday night in a daring raid on a prison where members of an Islamist sect were being held, authorities and witnesses said.
New Private Schools in South Africa Serve the Underserved
8 Sep 2010 at 8:35pm
As many public schools have failed a post-apartheid generation of children from poor townships and rural areas, a budding movement is increasingly searching for alternatives.
U.S. Student Became Mexico Drug Kingpin ?La Barbie?
8 Sep 2010 at 9:01pm
The authorities in the United States and Mexico say Edgar Valdez Villarreal emerged as a leader of the Beltrán-Leyva drug gang.
Soldiers Halt Workers at Kabul Bank
8 Sep 2010 at 9:10pm
State security forces punched and pushed back workers who tried to storm the central branch of the Kabul Bank to claim their monthly wages on Wednesday.
Court Sides With C.I.A. on Seizure of Terror Suspects
8 Sep 2010 at 9:10pm
A sharply divided federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit involving the C.I.A.?s ?extraordinary rendition? program.
Political Ties Shielded Bank in Afghanistan
8 Sep 2010 at 1:53pm
An arrangement between the family of the Afghan president and another prominent family is teetering.
South Korea Aims Sanctions at Iran
8 Sep 2010 at 8:35pm
The move came despite Tehran?s warnings that the penalties would endanger the countries? ties.
NYT > U.S.
19 Sep 2008 at 8:43am
Lenders have become even less willing to part with their money, further crimping budgets and family spending.
For Rivals, Finance Crisis Is Posing on-the-Fly Tests
19 Sep 2008 at 7:44am
The presidential race has turned into an audition for who could best handle a national economic emergency.
Drug Label, Maimed Patient and Test for Court
19 Sep 2008 at 8:39am
At issue is whether plaintiffs have the right to sue when the products that hurt them had met federal standards.
After Impasse, New California Budget Agreement
19 Sep 2008 at 4:20am
California legislative leaders and the governor have come to an agreement on the state budget, which is now roughly three months late.
California Bans Texting by Operators of Trains
19 Sep 2008 at 3:01am
After investigators said an engineer in last week?s collision had been texting on the job, regulators temporarily banned the use of all cellular devices by anyone at the controls of a moving train.
Political Memo: Given G.O.P. Predicament, Rangel Opts to Ride Out the Storm
19 Sep 2008 at 4:09am
Democrats believe that a long list of Republican lawmakers with legal troubles makes it impossible for Republicans to gain much ground on the issues of ethics and good government.
Panel Proposes Broad Changes in Federal Financial Aid for College
19 Sep 2008 at 3:09am
The recommendations included a simpler application, Pell grant maximums linked to the consumer price index and federally financed college savings accounts for children in low-income families.
Chicago Unveils Multifaceted Plan to Curb Emissions of Heat-Trapping Gases
19 Sep 2008 at 3:18am
The blueprint would change the city?s building codes to promote energy efficiency, and it calls for installing huge solar panels at municipal properties and building alternative fueling stations.
Vast Bailout by U.S. Proposed in Bid to Stem Financial Crisis
19 Sep 2008 at 9:34am
Treasury and Fed officials were discussing with leaders in Congress a plan for the government to buy up distressed mortgages.
A Bid to Curb Profit Gambit as Banks Fall
19 Sep 2008 at 3:53am
A backlash against short sellers has begun, with regulators in the U.S. and Britain tightening rules and authorities in New York intensifying investigations.
NYT > Home Page
8 Sep 2010 at 6:10pm
A sharply divided federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit involving the C.I.A.?s ?extraordinary rendition? program.
China Takes Lead in Clean Energy, With Aggressive State Aid
8 Sep 2010 at 8:40pm
Big subsidies for clean energy companies, like cheap land and low-interest loans, may be in violation of W.T.O. rules.
U.S. Student Became Mexico Drug Kingpin ?La Barbie?
8 Sep 2010 at 9:01pm
The authorities in the United States and Mexico say Edgar Valdez Villarreal emerged as a leader of the Beltrán-Leyva drug gang.
BP Spill Report Hints at Legal Defense
8 Sep 2010 at 8:40pm
BP released the results of an internal investigation that heaped some of the blame on itself, but mostly pointed at other companies.
NATO Drive on Kandahar Begins, With Mixed Results
8 Sep 2010 at 9:01pm
A long-delayed push by NATO forces has finally begun, but there has been no significant let-up in the Taliban?s campaign of terrorism and assassination.
After Fine, Botox Awaits Approval for Migraine
8 Sep 2010 at 8:50pm
Allergan agreed to pay $600 million for Botox?s marketing getting ahead of approved uses. But the F.D.A. will soon decide on its effectiveness for chronic migraines.
G.M. Makes a Play for Buyers and Investors
8 Sep 2010 at 8:40pm
The reception that the Chevrolet Cruze receives from consumers could play a large role in wooing investors.
The Republicans? 50-State, 428-District Strategy
8 Sep 2010 at 7:02pm
Taking a page from the Democrats, the G.O.P. is fielding candidates in all but seven Congressional districts.
New York Fashion Week: The Next Wave
8 Sep 2010 at 8:10pm
The New York Times invited six rising-star designers to a round table discussion to talk about their inspirations, their aspirations and the pressures of Fashion Week.
NYT > Sports
8 Sep 2010 at 9:00pm
Penn State will play at Alabama on Saturday, which is sure to remind Coach Joe Paterno about his friend and rival Bear Bryant, who died in 1983.
Djokovic Survives the Wind and Makes Semifinals
8 Sep 2010 at 9:00pm
The combination of swirling winds and the enormity of the occasion turned the quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic and Gael Monfils of France at the U.S. Open into a gut-twisting affair.
Zvonareva Reaches Open Semifinals
8 Sep 2010 at 8:40pm
Vera Zvonareva of Russia beat Kaia Kanepi of Estonia, reaching the semifinals.
News Analysis: The Saints Have Taken Steps To Avoid a Letdown
8 Sep 2010 at 9:09pm
The New Orleans Saints will open defense of their Super Bowl title Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings.
Lawyers for Clemens Seek to Quash Defamation Suit
8 Sep 2010 at 9:12pm
Lawyers for Roger Clemens defended him in a lawsuit in Brooklyn, less than a week after he appeared in a Washington courtroom to deny perjury charges.
Yankees 3, Orioles 2: Swisher Salvages Series With a Game-Ending Home Run
8 Sep 2010 at 7:00pm
The Yankees were two outs from being swept by the Orioles when Nick Swisher slammed a 2-0 pitch into the Baltimore bullpen.
Mets 3, Nationals 2: Mets Win, but Absence of 3 Players From Hospital Visit R...
8 Sep 2010 at 8:50pm
Carlos Beltran?s sacrifice fly helped the Mets beat the Nationals on Wednesday, but on Tuesday Beltran, Oliver Perez and Luis Castillo skipped an optional team appearance.
Turkish Team Says It Paid a Top Kentucky Recruit
8 Sep 2010 at 1:50am
The best of Kentucky?s top-ranked recruiting class, the Turkish center Enes Kanter, received more than $100,000, according to the team?s general manager.
As Stadiums Vanish, Their Debt Lives On
8 Sep 2010 at 3:20pm
Taxpayers in New Jersey and in other areas of the country are still paying for facilities abandoned by the teams they were built for.
Team Revis Held Firm in Stressful Holdout
8 Sep 2010 at 1:42am
The Jets cornerback, now back in the fold, admitted he was stung by the criticism he received as he missed training camp and the preseason.
NYT > Technology
8 Sep 2010 at 1:30am
Amazon is trying to get manufacturers to make packages easier to open, hoping to reduce consumer ?wrap rage.?
H.P. Sues Its Ex-Chief in New Job
8 Sep 2010 at 5:50pm
The lawsuit comes a day after the former Hewlett-Packard chief executive was hired by Oracle, the database software maker.
Rounding Up the iPod Reviews
8 Sep 2010 at 8:02pm
The tech pundits weigh in on the latest lineup of Apple iPods, offering in-depth reviews, side-by-side comparisons and even a logo contest.
Tech Talk Podcast: Empathetic Fabric
8 Sep 2010 at 8:14pm
Fabrics that see and hear, why design can make the gadget and a look at the Nuforce uDAC U.S.B. amp are in this week's Tech Talk pod cast.
ZumoCast Offers a Personalized Cloud
8 Sep 2010 at 7:56pm
A new application allows free access to content stored on desktop computers from Apple mobile devices.
Your Very Own $400,000 Robot
8 Sep 2010 at 3:47pm
Willow Garage, a California-based technology company, announced that its PR2 robot would go on sale to businesses and the general public.
Indian Court Rules Against Vodafone in Tax Case
8 Sep 2010 at 10:21am
The ruling, in a case stemming from Vodafone?s acquisition of a controlling stake in an Indian cellphone company, could deal a blow to foreign investors in India.
Vodafone to Sell Its Stake in China Mobile for $6.6 Billion
8 Sep 2010 at 1:40am
About 70 percent of the proceeds of the $6.6 billion sale will be returned to shareholders through a stock repurchase
Once a Dynamo, the Tech Sector Is Slow to Hire
7 Sep 2010 at 3:12pm
Despite soaring profits, high-tech companies have been slow to hire ? a sign of just how difficult it will be to address persistently high joblessness.
Advertising: Marketing Fanciful Items in the Lands of Make Believe
8 Sep 2010 at 2:12pm
Companies including Volvo, H&M and MTV are testing merchandise in virtual worlds to raise awareness of their brands.
NYT > Health
8 Sep 2010 at 2:57am
Psychologists have discovered that some of the most hallowed advice on study habits is flat wrong.
Recipes for Health: Orange Chicken With Vegetables
8 Sep 2010 at 2:30am
This is a mild version of Grace Young?s spicy orange chicken, with as much emphasis on vegetables as on chicken.
Consumer Reports Is Rating Surgical Groups
8 Sep 2010 at 1:50am
The magazine published ratings of 221 heart bypass surgical groups from 42 states online on Tuesday and will print them in its October issue.
Bristol-Myers Agrees to Acquire ZymoGenetics for $885 Million
8 Sep 2010 at 1:30am
The two companies agreed in January to jointly develop ZymoGenetics?s hepatitis C drug and share the profits.
Judge Keeps Ban on Stem Cell Funds
8 Sep 2010 at 1:01am
A federal judge refused to lift a ban on federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research.
Khan Yunis Journal: Finding a Steadier Path in Gaza
8 Sep 2010 at 3:39am
An American psychiatrist?s program of techniques to reduce stress has helped people in Gaza and Israel deal with the effects of violence.
In Feast of Data on BPA Plastic, No Final Answer
8 Sep 2010 at 10:46am
Everyone is exposed to BPA, but after hundreds of studies, there is no consensus about its safety.
Health Care Wastefulness Is Detailed in Studies
7 Sep 2010 at 8:38am
A heavy reliance on emergency rooms care is seen as a sign of weaknesses in the primary health care system.
Tasty Vegan Food? Cupcakes Show It Can Be Done
8 Sep 2010 at 10:50am
Vegan eating has had a growth spurt in recent years, but a victory on a Food Network baking show this summer has showered attention on vegan food's fine taste.
Learning to Talk the Talk in a Hospital
6 Sep 2010 at 4:50pm
Communicating a patient's story is a matter of getting right and saying it fast.
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