NYT > World
29 Jul 2010 at 7:03pm
A record heat wave in the country is felt in such ways as smoky peat fires around Moscow and dying trout at a fish farm.
Iraqi Insurgents Plant Their Flag in Baghdad
29 Jul 2010 at 3:20pm
The group, which has claimed a series of attacks, raised its flag after attacks on police Thursday.
Standardized English Tests to Resume Fully in Iran
29 Jul 2010 at 5:18pm
The Educational Testing Service had halted registrations two weeks ago after its bank refused to continue processing payments from Iran in light of recent sanctions.
Body of Second Missing Sailor Found in Afghanistan
29 Jul 2010 at 6:30pm
Military officials did not provide details about the death of the sailor, Petty Officer Third Class Jarod Newlove.
Sarkozy Toughens on Illegal Roma
29 Jul 2010 at 3:26pm
The French president on Wednesday ordered the expulsion of Roma who had committed offenses and said that illegal camps would be taken down.
Many Questions About Damaged Japanese Tanker
29 Jul 2010 at 4:24pm
Officials said that they were examining the hull of an oil tanker that was damaged as it traversed a waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.
In China, Journalist Prevails
29 Jul 2010 at 3:50pm
For China?s investigative journalists, who grapple with censors, the case of a Shanghai reporter appears to offer a positive turn.
French Mother Indicted for Smothering 8 Infants
29 Jul 2010 at 5:30pm
A nursing assistant was charged with what prosecutors called modern France?s worst case of infanticide.
World Population Forecast to Top 7 Billion in 2011
29 Jul 2010 at 5:24pm
The world?s population will top 7 billion next year, while the ratio of working age adults to the elderly will decline precipitously in developed countries.
Greek Police Confront Protesting Truck Drivers
29 Jul 2010 at 7:41am
Greek police used tear gas to disperse protesting fuel-truck drivers, after the government issued an emergency order to force them back to work.
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
29 Jul 2010 at 6:52pm
Members of the House ethics committee on Thursday detailed the charges against Representative Charles B. Rangel, who failed to reach a settlement to avoid the proceeding.
Subtle Shift Within Fed Toward Deflation Concerns
29 Jul 2010 at 4:40pm
A Fed member warned that the agency?s current policies put the United States economy at risk of ?Japanese-style? deflation.
U.S. Nuclear Forensics Skill Is Declining, Report Says
29 Jul 2010 at 4:40pm
A lack of resources and organizational problems are hampering America?s ability to identify nuclear weapons used in a terrorist attack, researchers say.
Rybkhoz Journal: From Fires to Fish, Heat Wave Batters Russia
29 Jul 2010 at 6:34pm
A record heat wave in the country is felt in such ways as smoky peat fires around Moscow and dying trout at a fish farm.
Does the Appleseed Project Teach Marksmanship or Something More?
29 Jul 2010 at 6:08pm
Is the Appleseed Project just a rifle course with attitude or a symptom of a growing hostility toward government?
Gates Assails Document Disclosures by Wikileaks
29 Jul 2010 at 6:50pm
The defense secretary said the breach had endangered lives and damaged the ability of others to trust the U.S.
High & Low Finance: In Basel, an Eternal Work in Progress
29 Jul 2010 at 6:20pm
The Basel committee that was supposed to toughen banking regulations seems caught in a battle to do so.
French Mother Indicted for Smothering 8 Infants
29 Jul 2010 at 5:30pm
A nursing assistant was charged with what prosecutors called modern France?s worst case of infanticide.
Ben Roethlisberger?s Journey to Notoriety
29 Jul 2010 at 6:42pm
To those who knew Ben Roethlisberger as a child, played with him in Miami, or saw his personality change in Pittsburgh, the seeds of his problems were sown long ago.
Wyly Brothers Charged With Fraud
29 Jul 2010 at 6:53pm
The S.E.C. says the two also committed insider trading while serving on boards of four companies.
NYT > Sports
29 Jul 2010 at 6:26pm
While ace pitchers have recently changed teams, the Mets have resisted the temptation to trade some of their promising young players.
Mets 4, Cardinals 0: Mets Win Series, Keeping Heads Above .500
29 Jul 2010 at 3:45pm
Ike Davis hit a three-run homer and R. A. Dickey did not allow a run in eight and a third innings as the Mets won their first series since late June.
Ben Roethlisberger?s Journey to Notoriety
29 Jul 2010 at 6:42pm
To those who knew Ben Roethlisberger as a child, played with him in Miami, or saw his personality change in Pittsburgh, the seeds of his problems were sown long ago.
Video Technology Added at New Meadowlands Stadium
29 Jul 2010 at 3:02pm
The New Meadowlands Stadium will give fans free smart-phone applications and enhanced video.
Mountain Climbing: Afghan Climber Aims for Top of Everest
29 Jul 2010 at 12:13pm
Nadjib Sirat is well aware of the risks he will face in climbing Mount Everest, but he says he is doing it for a cause.
Tv Sports: ESPN Takes Down Online Article About James Partying
29 Jul 2010 at 4:40pm
ESPN said the reporter did not properly identify himself or state his intentions to LeBron James and his friends before reporting an article about the N.B.A. star?s Las Vegas party.
Orioles Hire Buck Showalter as Manager
29 Jul 2010 at 6:00pm
The Baltimore Orioles have hired Buck Showalter to be their manager. Showalter?s first game will be Tuesday night at Camden Yards against the Los Angeles Angels.
Strasburg Heads to 15-Day DL
29 Jul 2010 at 6:16pm
Stephen Strasburg went on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.
BMX Rider Hoffman?s Vision of Bigger Ramps Helps Launch Big Air
29 Jul 2010 at 12:15pm
Supersize stunts by Mat Hoffman have contributed to Big Air events at the X Games, which begin Thursday in Los Angeles.
Yankees 8, Indians 0: Yankees Win While Waiting for Rodriguez to Hit 600th
29 Jul 2010 at 1:50am
Aside from the final score, the only suspense swirling around Progressive Field after the third inning Wednesday night was whether Rodriguez could put a stop to his chase for history.
NYT > Technology
29 Jul 2010 at 12:46pm
Amazon.com, the maker of the Kindle e-reader, is introducing two new smaller, lighter versions with high-contrast screens and crisper text.
Internet Betting Gets Bigger as Online Gambling Companies Merge
29 Jul 2010 at 5:47pm
Two of the biggest European operators of Internet betting sites, PartyGaming and Bwin Interactive Entertainment plan to merge, forming the world's largest publicly traded online gambling company.
Motorola?s Profit Beats Estimates
29 Jul 2010 at 6:57pm
Strong demand for a line of smartphones using Google?s Android operating system helped sales.
How Fast Can a Cloud Run?
29 Jul 2010 at 6:01pm
A new tool tracks the speed at which cloud services from Google, Microsoft and Amazon.com run, and then displays their worldwide performance.
Bits Pics: Looking Inside Apple's New Trackpad
29 Jul 2010 at 5:55pm
The Web site ifixit took apart Apple's Magic Trackpad showing a detailed view of what is under the hood of this new mouse replacement.
YouTube Gives Users Their 15 Minutes of Fame
29 Jul 2010 at 1:51pm
YouTube increased the time limit for uploaded videos to 15 minutes from 10 minutes.
Researcher Releases Facebook Profile Data
29 Jul 2010 at 9:55am
A security researcher released a file containing the names, profile addresses and identification numbers of more than 100 million Facebook users.
Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Are Feeling Glum
29 Jul 2010 at 3:56pm
Confidence among venture capitalists in Silicon Valley weakened in the second quarter, according to a new industry report, as concerns over financing, the economy and new regulations added to an al...
Multimedia E-Books, Adorned With Video Extras
29 Jul 2010 at 12:10am
Like DVDs, electronic books for the iPad are now being loaded with extras, including video clips that are integrated with text.
Congress Is Rethinking Its Ban on Internet Gambling
29 Jul 2010 at 4:11pm
Under pressure to find new revenue sources, Congress is reconsidering legalizing, and taxing, Internet gambling.
NYT > Health
29 Jul 2010 at 1:37pm
Dr. David Dodick of the Mayo Clinic explores the link between migraines and a hole in the heart.
Monitoring Elderly Parents
29 Jul 2010 at 2:39pm
New technologies can help adult children keep track of their aging parents.
Recipes for Health: Giant Lima Bean Ragout (or Soup)
28 Jul 2010 at 10:40pm
This dish is flavored by vegetables cooked separately from the beans and, if the cook chooses, by Parmesan cheese.
Sanofi Said to Plan a Bid of $70 for Genzyme
29 Jul 2010 at 1:20am
A deal would bolster Sanofi?s drug pipeline and significantly increase its presence in biopharmaceuticals.
The Cruelest Month: For Some Fitness Buffs, July Heat Is No Obstacle
29 Jul 2010 at 3:00am
When you?re dedicated to your fitness routine, weeks of 90-something weather is no obstacle.
Washington State Moves to Tighten Controls on Pain Killers
29 Jul 2010 at 11:55am
Regulators in Washington State are attempting to stem what some see as the excessive use of prescribed narcotics.
Novartis Plans Giveaway of New Children?s Medicine
29 Jul 2010 at 1:17am
The Swiss drug giant will give away up to 250,000 bottles of a liquid medicine to woo parents frustrated by the recall of liquid children?s Tylenol.
Antismoking Efforts Lose Ground to Obesity Fight
28 Jul 2010 at 2:18am
As public health priorities shift, anti-tobacco programs are losing out to the campaign against obesity.
Texas Battles Health Law Even as It Follows It
28 Jul 2010 at 6:40am
An awkward dichotomy exists in states that are challenging the health care act, but are still required to follow it while their cases move through the courts.
Advance on AIDS Raises Questions as Well as Joy
27 Jul 2010 at 1:39pm
Experts are pondering issues raised after a trial found that a vaginal gel could help women avoid infection.
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