NYT > World
6 Oct 2008 at 10:58am
South Africa is struggling with high crime, xenophobic violence, and an economic downturn.
Karzai?s Brother Denies Heroin Link
6 Oct 2008 at 1:18pm
Ahmed Wali Karzai said the accusations against him were ?baseless? and represented political pressure on the president following his criticism of a recent U.S. airstrike.
One in Four Mammals Threatened, Study Finds
6 Oct 2008 at 2:00pm
One in four mammals is in danger of disappearing because of habitat loss, hunting and climate change, a global conservation body warned on Monday.
In Poverty and Strife, Women Test Limits
6 Oct 2008 at 11:14am
In the Afghan province of Bamian, women are uprooting traditional gender roles by taking up leadership positions.
Man Detonates Suicide Vest During U.S. Raid on Iraqi House
6 Oct 2008 at 11:59am
The Americans said the insurgent they were pursuing in the raid detonated his vest and his companions opened fire. Eleven people were killed in the incident.
Police Detain Protest Leader in Thailand
6 Oct 2008 at 1:55am
Police arrested Chamlong Srimuang, the leader of the antigovernment protesters occupying the grounds of the prime minister?s office.
Kazakhstan Seeks to Balance East and West
6 Oct 2008 at 1:58am
The resource-rich Central Asian country has hosted leaders from Russia and the United States in recent weeks.
Tainted Chocolates Found in Hong Kong
6 Oct 2008 at 1:59am
Health inspectors found two Cadbury chocolate products containing considerably more of the industrial chemical melamine than the city?s legal limit.
Three Europeans Win the 2008 Nobel for Medicine
6 Oct 2008 at 1:48pm
The scientists, who discovered the viruses that cause cervical cancer and AIDS, will share the award.
Russian Forces Begin to Shut Georgia Checkpoints
6 Oct 2008 at 1:59am
Russian peacekeeping forces dismantled one checkpoint inside Georgia and were at work removing several others on Sunday, five days ahead of a deadline.
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 > NYTimes.com Home
6 Oct 2008 at 1:59pm
Stocks tumbled on Wall Street and around the world and oil fell below $90 on Monday as the banking crisis expanded its grip on the world economy.
Europe Tested by Financial Crisis
6 Oct 2008 at 1:33pm
The crisis has underlined the difficulty of taking concerted action in Europe because its economies are far more integrated than its governing structures.
Citigroup Lays Out Wachovia Claims
6 Oct 2008 at 1:59pm
In a complaint filed in New York Supreme Court, Citigroup seeks a total of $60 billion in damages from Wachovia and Wells Fargo and their directors.
Amid Crisis, a Deal for BNP Paribas
6 Oct 2008 at 1:25pm
BNP Paribas agreed to buy much of the troubled lender Fortis Bank, just days after the firm was the target of a government-led rescue.
Fed Takes Steps Under Bailout Bill
6 Oct 2008 at 1:26pm
The Federal Reserve said that it would begin paying interest on commercial banks? reserves and would expand its loan program to squeezed banks by billions of dollars.
Three Europeans Win the 2008 Nobel for Medicine
6 Oct 2008 at 1:48pm
The scientists, who discovered the viruses that cause cervical cancer and AIDS, will share the award.
The Long Countdown: One Way Up: U.S. Space Plan Relies on Russia
6 Oct 2008 at 2:00pm
From 2010 to 2015, the U.S. will have to rely upon Russia to carry its astronauts in to space.
If Elected ...: Rivals Present Sharp Divide on Iraq Goals
6 Oct 2008 at 2:04pm
At the heart of the dispute between the 2008 candidates is Barack Obama?s timeline for withdrawing U.S. troops.
EBay to Lay Off 10% of Work Force
6 Oct 2008 at 1:47pm
The move to cut about 1,000 jobs is an attempt to improve the performance of its core marketplace division. EBay also said it is buying Bill Me Later, a Web-payment start-up.
Karzai?s Brother Denies Heroin Link
6 Oct 2008 at 1:18pm
Ahmed Wali Karzai said the accusations against him were ?baseless? and represented political pressure on the president following his criticism of a recent U.S. airstrike.
NYT > Sports
6 Oct 2008 at 12:25pm
The Dodgers? Manny Ramirez and the Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel ? an unlikely pair dating back to their time together with the Cleveland Indians ? both know how it feels to be underestimated.
Angels 5, Red Sox 4: Rally in the 12th Gives the Angels Another Day
6 Oct 2008 at 3:43am
Erick Aybar?s run-scoring single in the 12th inning led the Angels to victory over the Red Sox, winning Game 3 of their division series and keeping their season from ending.
Giants 44, Seahawks 6: Giants Are 4-0 and at the Top of the Heap
6 Oct 2008 at 11:52am
Eli Manning threw two touchdowns and Brandon Jacobs ran for two more for a victory that embarrassed the Seattle Seahawks.
N.F.L. Fast Forward: Colts? Comeback Only Highlights Troubles
6 Oct 2008 at 1:36pm
The Indianapolis Colts were expected to contend for the A.F.C. title, but instead they saw their season teetering on the brink Sunday before a late comeback kept them from a dismal 1-3 record.
After Some Years Away, Focus Returns to Red River
6 Oct 2008 at 3:29am
Saturday?s Red River Rivalry, as the annual game between Oklahoma and Texas in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl is known, marks the return of national title and Heisman Trophy implications to the bitter s...
Rangers 2, Lightning 1: Rangers Please Crowd and Satisfy Themselves
6 Oct 2008 at 9:34am
After a victory on Saturday that failed to galvanize the fans in the sold-out arena, the Rangers came out the next night with an attacking storm that brought the crowd to its feet.
For Creamer, Fourth Victory of the Year Hits Home
6 Oct 2008 at 3:52am
Paula Creamer?s wait to win as a pro in the Bay Area was over on Sunday after making a tricky 4-foot par putt on the 72nd hole to ice a one-stroke victory over Song-Hee Kim.
Shock 76, Silver Stars 60: Shock Takes Title at Its Second Home
6 Oct 2008 at 3:21am
The Shock overcame all obstacles in winning its third W.N.B.A. title in six seasons on Sunday, beating the San Antonio Silver Stars in Game 3 of the best-of-five series.
Missing Playmaker, but Finding New One
6 Oct 2008 at 3:43am
Domenik Hixon, who filled in for Plaxico Burress on Saturday, gave a performance that was another step toward his being recognized as a receiver, not as a return specialist.
On Busy Day for Offense, Score One for Defensive Backs
6 Oct 2008 at 3:23am
Kevin Dockery?s interception, his first since 2006, was also the first by a Giants defensive back this season.
NYT > Technology
6 Oct 2008 at 1:47pm
The move to cut about 1,000 jobs is an attempt to improve the performance of its core marketplace division. EBay also said it is buying Bill Me Later, a Web-payment start-up.
The Future of Reading: Using Video Games as Bait to Hook Readers
6 Oct 2008 at 9:24am
Publishers, authors and even libraries are embracing video games to promote books to young readers.
Advertising: Google Deal With Yahoo Draws More Opposition
6 Oct 2008 at 12:43am
Resentment and fear of Google?s power is growing among some of the biggest players in the advertising industry.
Dawn of Low-Price Mapping Could Broaden DNA Uses
6 Oct 2008 at 5:10am
A start-up company called Complete Genomics says it will start charging $5,000 next year to determine a person?s complete genetic blueprint.
Cable Operator Sends Viewers to Web
6 Oct 2008 at 12:44am
The suggestion was meant as a slap at LIN TV, which owns 15 stations that were, until Thursday, retransmitted to Time Warner Cable?s customers.
Digital Domain: Can?t Open Your E-Mailbox? Good Luck
5 Oct 2008 at 3:33am
What would you do if you logged onto your e-mail and received an unfamiliar message: ?User name and password do not match??
Capitalism to the Rescue
4 Oct 2008 at 5:23pm
Can the venture capitalists at Kleiner Perkins reduce our dependence on oil, help stop global warming and make a lot of money at the same time?
Small Name in TVs Has Big Plans
6 Oct 2008 at 1:27pm
Vizio has grabbed almost 10 percent of the United States market in part by pricing LCD TVs at less than the better-known brands.
Credit Crisis Spreads a Pall Over Silicon Valley
3 Oct 2008 at 5:34pm
Entrepreneurs and investors believe the question is when, not if, the country?s cradle of innovation will be hurt.
Microsoft Unveils Plan for 3 Labs in Europe
3 Oct 2008 at 2:12am
Microsoft described the move as a vote of confidence in the European economy and in the company?s ability to close the gap with Google.
NYT > Health
6 Oct 2008 at 1:48pm
The scientists, who discovered the viruses that cause cervical cancer and AIDS, will share the award.
Vital Signs: Acetaminophen in Babies May Raise Risks
6 Oct 2008 at 12:58pm
The use of acetaminophen in the first year of life is associated with an increased risk for asthma, eczema and allergic runny nose later in childhood, a study suggests.
Bailout Provides More Mental Health Coverage
6 Oct 2008 at 2:09am
The new law, which will affect more than one-third of all Americans, comes after 12 years of advocacy by friends and relatives of people with mental illness and addictions.
Study Says Drug Samples May Endanger Children
6 Oct 2008 at 2:19am
A new study suggests that free drug samples provided in doctors? offices, a marketing tool, do little to help poor patients and may present health risks for children.
Pressure Is on to Recycle Water Filters
6 Oct 2008 at 12:44am
Some advertisements for tap water filters are being lampooned by people who point out these filters cannot be recycled, at least in the United States.
Top Psychiatrist Didn?t Report Drug Makers? Pay
4 Oct 2008 at 1:50am
A series of disclosures on consulting arrangements may force changes in doctors? relationships with drug makers.
Idea Lab: Losing the Weight Stigma
3 Oct 2008 at 4:48pm
A social movement argues that you can be healthy no matter how fat you are.
Consults: What's the Healthiest Diet of All?
5 Oct 2008 at 1:53pm
Scientific evidence is accumulating that Mediterranean fare is optimal for health.
Personal Best: Before Hustling to Finish, Relaxed Is a Good Way to Start
2 Oct 2008 at 12:04am
Trainers and coaches say relaxation is crucial to a strong performance, and tension only serves to diminish an athlete's performance.
Building Better Bodies
1 Oct 2008 at 12:22am
Can?t afford sick workers? In one Michigan town, small companies are paying more to keep them well.
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