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Spain’s banking crisis got worse as Standard & Poor’s downgraded five of its banks and one of them, Bankia, said a bailout would cost far more than the government had estimated.
At Patz Case Arraignment, Mental Illness Claim
By WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and RUSS BUETTNER 10 minutes ago
Pedro Hernandez, who was arrested on Thursday and accused of killing Etan Patz in 1979, faces a charge typical of the most serious killings in New York State.
In Likely Runoff Choices, Egypt Faces Two Extremes
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and KAREEM FAHIM 2 minutes ago
The runoff to become the Egyptian president is shaping up as a contest between two of Egypt’s most powerful, polarizing forces: political Islam and the leadership of the past.
News Analysis
Before China’s Transition, a Wave of Nationalism
By ANDREW JACOBS 6:03 PM ET
As China prepares for a change in leadership, a rush of hostility toward foreigners is appearing, paradoxically, alongside admiration for the West.
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In Vatican Case, Punch Line of a Suspect
By RACHEL DONADIO 13 minutes ago
An on-again, off-again scandal burst into the open with the arrest of Pope Benedict XVI’s butler, at lower left, suspected of leaking private letters addressed to the pope.
The Saturday Profile
After Guantánamo, Starting Anew, in Quiet Anger
By SCOTT SAYARE 7:05 PM ET
Lakhdar Boumediene, who spent seven years at Guantánamo Bay before being released for lack of evidence, says he still does not understand why he was detained.
On Basketball
Hiring Woodson, the Knicks Make the Logical Move
By HARVEY ARATON 1 minute ago
Madison Square Garden has a long history of dysfunction, but making Mike Woodson the Knicks’ permanent coach might put a stop to that.
A Good Appetite
Rhubarb, It Turns Out, Can Be a Sweetie
By MELISSA CLARK
This homemade ice cream has jammy fruit, syrupy caramel and enough tangy custard to savor between the sweet bits.
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Today, the most valuable real estate lies in walkable and bikable urban locations.
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Hope and Frustration in Helping Homeowners
A new version of the HARP federal refinancing program offers less restrictive rules.
Movies »
When Agents and Aliens Were Sweet
“Men in Black 3” returns to the summer of 1969.
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Bats: Yankees Sign Maine, the Former Mets Righthander
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Liukin Returns, a Veteran at 22
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City Room: Prime Burger, Where the '60s Were a Side Order, to Close
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The G.O.P.'s Spending Addiction
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Spanish Lender Seeks 19 Billion Euros; Ratings Cut on 5 Banks
By RAPHAEL MINDER 21 minutes ago
Standard & Poor’s cut its rating for five Spanish banks, just as one of them — Bankia — requested an additional 19 billion euros in state rescue funds.
The possibility of mini-runs on banks spreading from Greece to other, bigger countries like Spain poses a much more serious risk.
Since 1979, a Vigil for the Face on Milk Cartons
Since Etan Patz vanished, New York has lived under four mayors and the SoHo neighborhood in which he lived has gone from gritty to glamorous, but the case has left a lasting legacy.
U.N. Finds Uranium in Iran Enriched to Higher Level
By WILLIAM J. BROAD 59 minutes ago
Nuclear inspectors found trace amounts of uranium enriched beyond reported levels but a diplomat in Vienna cautioned that the spike could be accidental.
TimesCast Culture | The Sweet Spot
A. O. Scott and David Carr (watch him bust a move) look back at the deaths of Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, Adam Yauch and others.
Runoff in Egypt May Test an Old Power Struggle
A Muslim Brotherhood candidate seemed set to face Hosni Mubarak’s former prime minister in the presidential race.
Common Sense
A Company’s Stand for Gay Marriage, and Its Cost
By JAMES B. STEWART 12:03 PM ET
Replacements Limited lost customers when its founder urged voters to reject North Carolina’s gay marriage ban.
Portraits of War
By CAROL KINO 9:35 AM ET
A group of artists are tracing the long path of rehabilitation by drawing wounded service members.
Victor Juhasz
Space X Capsule Docks at Space Station
By KENNETH CHANG 10:36 AM ET
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation has made history as the first private company to send a spacecraft to the space station.
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Congress Is Raring at the Gate on Bush Tax Cuts
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Quietly Finding Haiti’s Audacious Beauty
By DAVID GONZALEZ
During scores of trips to Haiti, a photographer looked to find the country’s peaceful moments.
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Here’s a sampling of beach reads to suit every taste.
So a Comic Sits Down to Write a Book ...
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The Quad: N.C.A.A. Preview: For Florida, a Rematch With Meaning
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In White Plains, Tesla Motors Sells the Sizzle and Maybe a Car or Two
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The 6th Floor: Mainstreaming Sex Toys Through Better Design - and Conversation
May 25, 2012, 2:00 PM
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Will Someone Please Say 'You're Fired'?
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Dot Earth: Daniel Kahneman on the Trap of 'Thinking That We Know'
May 25, 2012, 10:51 AM
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Ross Douthat: The Future of Whiteness
May 25, 2012, 8:48 AM
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A NATO Summit That Marks a Low
May 25, 2012, 7:16 AM
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Since 1979, a Vigil for the First Face on Milk Cartons
By JAMES BARRON
Since Etan Patz vanished, New York has lived under four mayors and the SoHo neighborhood in which he lived has gone from gritty to glamorous, butthe case has left a lasting, if anguished, legacy.
D. Gorton/The New York Times
About New York
Publicity First, Evidence Later in Patz Arrest
By JIM DWYER
The investigation of Pedro Hernandez’s claim to have killed Etan Patz has yet to determine basic facts.
Islamist Candidate to Face Ex-Premier in Egyptian Runoff
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK 4:22 AM ET
Mohamed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood’s candidate, will face Ahmed Shafik, former President Hosni Mubarak’s last prime minister, in a runoff to become Egypt’s first freely elected president.
In Spain, Bank Transfers Reflect Broader Fears
By LANDON THOMAS Jr. and RAPHAEL MINDER
As Spaniards move their money out of troubled institutions, officials worry about the ripple effect of a full bank run.
Small Investors Seek Answers Over Facebook Trades
By NATHANIEL POPPER
Retail investors have spent the week looking for someone to address losses caused by Nasdaq’s technical flaws.
Iran Is Seeking Lebanon Stake as Syria Totters
By NEIL MacFARQUHAR
Iran’s eagerness to shower money on Lebanon is the latest indication of just how worried Tehran is at the prospect that Syria’s leader could fall.
Battle Brews Over Genetically Modified Food Labels
By AMY HARMON and ANDREW POLLACK
Scientists, farmers and technology companies are resisting calls to label genetically modified foods.
New Orleans Newspaper Scales Back
By DAVID CARR and CHRISTINE HAUGHNEY
Cuts at The Times-Picayune are certain to change New Orleanians’ traditionally intimate relationship with their paper.
From the Magazine
How Did Wisconsin Become So Divided?
By DAN KAUFMAN
Battles over labor, education and voter registration have been introduced since the election of Gov. Scott Walker.
Books of The Times
New Under the Sun: Books for Basking
By JANET MASLIN
Here’s a sampling of beach reads to suit every taste, from history to science fiction.
The Crisis This Time
Europe’s leaders failed again to recognize that growth measures are crucial to resolving the debt crisis. They need a plan, now, for Greece and others.
When Agents and Aliens Were Sweet
“Men in Black 3” returns to the summer of 1969.
A town house in Pittsburgh, a craftsman in Florida and an adobe in New Mexico.
The Stone: The Meaning of Marriage
When opponents of same-sex marriage emphasize the social meaning of the institution, they weaken their own argument.
How to Help Returning Veterans
In Room for Debate: How can the U.S. address challenges like disabilities, unemployment and homelessness?
Op-Ed: Bankers at the Gates
The situation with Greece and the European banking system has its roots in a Crusade of 800 years ago.
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You're the Boss: A Harvard Professor Analyzes Why Start-Ups Fail
May 25, 2012, 7:00 AM
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India Ink: 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' an Unexpected Hit
May 25, 2012, 6:52 AM
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Small Investors Seek Answers to the Confusion of Facebook Trading
May 25, 2012, 6:36 AM
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Gadgetwise: Q&A: Jump-Starting a Stuck YouTube Video
May 25, 2012, 6:12 AM
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The Caucus: The Early Word: Ready to Fight
May 25, 2012, 6:00 AM
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Wheels: Lexus Recalls 2013 GS 350 F Sport for Potential Steering Hazard
May 25, 2012, 6:00 AM
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The Gandhian Knot
May 25, 2012, 6:09 AM
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What Romney Should Do About Immigration
May 24, 2012, 10:08 PM
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The Meaning of Same-Sex Marriage
May 24, 2012, 9:30 PM
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Paul Krugman: Enter, Laffering
May 24, 2012, 9:06 PM
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Total Eclipse
May 24, 2012, 9:00 PM
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Shhh, Don't Mention Immigration
May 24, 2012, 5:01 PM
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City Room
Man Claims He Strangled Patz and Put Body in Box, Police Say
By WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM, JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN and J. DAVID GOODMAN
A suspect in custody has confessed to strangling Etan Patz, the 6-year-old boy who vanished in SoHo in 1979 on his way to school, the police said on Thursday.
European Economic Outlook Dims Amid Impasse
By DAVID JOLLY 49 minutes ago
The long process of finding a solution to the euro zone debt crisis appeared to be sapping strength even from Germany, where manufacturing was down and confidence slipped.
Political Memo
Strategy on Rival’s Career Holds Pitfalls for President
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE
Attacks by President Obama’s campaign against Mitt Romney’s work in private equity have strained the relationship between Democrats and the financial industry.
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In Talks With Iran, Progress Toward Deal Slows
By STEVEN ERLANGER 19 minutes ago
Iran said it was unsure the new talks would succeed unless they included a deal to hold off on harsh sanctions.
Drug Trafficking and Raids Stir Peril in Honduras
By DAMIEN CAVE
Residents in a remote area are angry at the Honduran and American militaries, and at neighbors who are a part of the drug trade.
By REED ABELSON
Insurers and providers say they are trying to slow the growth in the nation’s $2.7 trillion health care bill.
Inquiry Questions Murdoch Lobbyist
By ALAN COWELL and JOHN F. BURNS 56 minutes ago
Testimony before an inquiry into the British press could throw new light on the ties between the government and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
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Critic’s Notebook
‘Idol’ Winner Cloaks His Chops in Modesty
By JON CARAMANICA
If Phillip Phillips had been craving a victory on “American Idol,” he did a good job of hiding it. But on the show’s 11th season, he performed as if there were no competition.
England Friendly to Trial Goalline Technology
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Going With the Grain
Craft, with its quirks and nicks, threatened to overshadow sleek goods at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair.
YouTube’s Spaces Channel: Hipper HGTV?
The founders of the channel discuss why home design shows will stay popular.
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For Men, a New Look for the Summer Suit
Demand is growing for a less structured suit that is actually fun to wear.
House Hunting in ... Bali
Bali’s high-end real estate market has weathered the global financial crisis better than many others.
Op-Ed: An Attack on Free Speech
Quebec is trampling basic democratic rights in order to end student protests against a plan to increase tuition fees by 75 percent.
Fixes: Green Roofs in Big Cities
Turning black tar roofs into green spaces is not cheap or easy, but the benefits to the environment are great.
How to Win the Latino Vote
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The 6th Floor: Yukking It Up in Qatar
May 24, 2012, 10:37 AM
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DealBook: Facebook Shares Advance
May 24, 2012, 10:26 AM
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May 24, 2012, 10:09 AM
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May 24, 2012, 10:00 AM
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Goal: Five Possible Detours for Drogba on His Way to China
May 24, 2012, 10:00 AM
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Diner's Journal: What We're Reading
May 24, 2012, 9:58 AM
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Latitude: May '12
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Opinion Report: 'Reparative Therapy'
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Euro Zone Crisis Boils as Leaders Argue, Failing at Pact
By NICHOLAS KULISH and PAUL GEITNER 21 minutes ago
Regional leaders meeting in Brussels failed to signal concrete steps to stimulate the economy or resolve the competing agendas of the German chancellor and the French president.
The Energy Rush
New and Frozen Frontier Awaits Offshore Oil Drilling
By JOHN M. BRODER and CLIFFORD KRAUSS
Despite lively opposition, Shell, with President Obama’s support, will start test wells in Alaska’s North, in a moment of major promise and considerable danger.
Regulators Ask if All Facebook Investors Got Equal Treatment
By EVELYN M. RUSLI, BEN PROTESS and MICHAEL J. DE LA MERCED
As Washington intensifies its scrutiny of Facebook’s initial public offering, the company’s bankers are facing questions about whether the process — even if it was legal — was fair.
Barton Silverman/The New York Times
Game 5: Devils 5, Rangers 3
Devils Start and Finish Strong
By JEFF Z. KLEIN 9 minutes ago
Ryan Carter, center, snapped a tie to help the Devils beat the Rangers after blowing an early lead, putting New Jersey one win away from the Stanley Cup finals.
Voters Shrug at Ethnic Claim in Senate Race
By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE and ABBY GOODNOUGH
The controversy over whether Elizabeth Warren falsely claimed Native American ancestry has largely met with indifference from Massachusetts voters.
New Orleans Paper Is Said to Face Deep Cuts
18 minutes ago
The Times-Picayune, which distinguished itself during Hurricane Katrina, may undergo cost-cutting.
Law of the Sea Treaty Is Taken Up at Capitol, Again
By MARK LANDLER
The United Nations treaty that governs the world’s oceans is undergoing one of its periodic resurrections in Congress.
ArtsBeat
Phillips Takes ‘Idol,’ Echoing Winners Past
By JAMES C. MCKINLEY JR. 32 minutes ago
Phillip Phillips, a 21-year-old from Georgia with a gutsy vocal style, won the Fox talent competition “American Idol,” beating out Jessica Sanchez, a vocal prodigy.
Philadelphia Orchestra Offers Debt Plan
By DANIEL J. WAKIN 11:36 PM ET
More than a year after resorting to bankruptcy court, the orchestra on Wednesday submitted its plan to erase debt and cut costs to a judge.
Mayor, Who Broke Helicopter Ban, Will Alter Plans
By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM 38 minutes ago
A news program showed Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg using his helicopter over the weekend at a helipad where trips on Saturday and Sunday are prohibited.
Editorial
Ending the N.Y.P.D.’s Stop-and-Frisk Abuses
New York should learn from Philadelphia, which wisely settled a class-action suit and began overhauling its police practices.
Personal Tech »
State of the Art
Going Beyond Search, Into Fetch
Microsoft and Google are jostling for bigger shares of the search market by including more data on search subjects.
A Second Chance for Idle Electronics
All the smart kids are selling their old gadgets. Here is how to get the highest price.
The Prius C is an attractive little car, all curves, flares and bulges. And at 53 miles per gallon, it can handle the city’s 49 Mile Scenic Drive on less than a gallon of gas.
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Obama Touts 'Extraordinary' Accomplishments at California Fund-Raisers
May 24, 2012, 12:37 AM
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The Learning Network: Word of the Day | opportunist
May 24, 2012, 12:04 AM
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New Orleans Paper Said to Face Deep Cuts and May Cut Back Publication
May 23, 2012, 11:33 PM
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Phillips Takes 'Idol,' Echoing Winners Past
May 23, 2012, 11:09 PM
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Wordplay: Cruisin'
May 23, 2012, 10:00 PM
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Motherlode: Too Young for Pomp and Circumstance
May 23, 2012, 9:45 PM
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May 23, 2012, 10:24 PM
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Campaign Stops: G.O.P. Nightmare Charts
May 23, 2012, 10:00 PM
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Taking One for the Team. Or Not.
May 23, 2012, 9:00 PM
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May 23, 2012, 8:08 PM
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The Spending Binge That Wasn't
May 23, 2012, 5:00 PM
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Frank Bruni: More Thoughts on the Ravi/Clementi Case
May 23, 2012, 3:03 PM
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2:11 PM ET
Egyptians Vote for President in Their First Free Elections
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and ALAN COWELL 57 minutes ago
After weeks of speculation, debate and argument, Egyptians went to the polls on Wednesday, choosing among a dozen presidential candidates after decades of authoritarian rule.
A Landmark Election in Egypt
Egyptians go to the polls to select a president in an election cast as a watershed in their political history.
Facebook Shares Up Even as Lawsuits Are Filed Over I.P.O.
By DEALBOOK 12:50 PM ET
The small gain on Wednesday came even as a number of lawsuits were filed in connection with the initial public offering.
Global Powers Resume Talks With Iran in Baghdad
20 minutes ago
Six countries proposed that Iran change its nuclear program, including freezing its enrichment of uranium to 20 percent purity, in return for modest benefits.
On the Blogs
Stocks Fall as E.U. Leaders Gather in Brussels
By DAVID JOLLY 26 minutes ago
Stocks fell from Asia to New York, and the euro tumbled nearly to a two-year low ahead of a meeting about Greece.
Olympic Revenue Deal Positions U.S. to Host Games
By JULIET MACUR 19 minutes ago
The deal ends a contentious debate and could allow the United States to win a bid to host an Olympic Games.
From the Magazine
Ina May Gaskin and the Battle for At-Home Births
The Battle for Home Births
By SAMANTHA M. SHAPIRO
Ina May Gaskin, the original home-birth evangelist, is finally winning converts in the mainstream.
Elinor Carucci/Redux, for The TimesPakistani Who Helped Find Bin Laden Convicted
By ISMAIL KHAN 6 minutes ago
A doctor who aided American intelligence officials will serve 33 years in jail for treason, a Pakistani official said.
Controversial Instructions at Core of Edwards Case
By JOHN SCHWARTZ 11:55 AM ET
Legal analysts say the judge’s interpretation of the law could shape what jurors decide in the John Edwards trial.
Media Decoder Blog
Media Decoder: Clunky Technology Lives On
By DAVID CARR 40 minutes ago
More than 50 years after Eugene Polley invented the wireless TV remote, we are still struggling with how to tell our TVs what to watch.
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Going Negative
Brooks and Collins stay positive as they dissect campaign advertising strategies.
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Hey, How Did You Find That Place?
If your tastes are more boutique than mainstream, these six sites could help you streamline your search for a special place to stay.
When Your Guru Calls Shotgun
The author drove a meditation master across the country. So why was she so tense?
The Hunt
A Home Base for a Touring Musician
Dana Fuchs lived in two combined apartments, but after a while she wanted out from under two maintenance fees. A condominium seemed like a better idea.
Easing the Euro Crisis?
In Room for Debate: If the E.U. issued bonds, it could help its struggling members, but at what cost to healthy nations like Germany?
The Stone: Philip K. Dick, Part 3
Our culture and politics still echo with one of Dick’s core ideas: that the world is a matrix led by corrupt, secretive elites. Now what?
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Cannes Film Festival: A Return Visit for a Director Fond of Repetition
May 23, 2012, 2:00 PM
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The Caucus: The Caucus Click: March of the Graduates
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Media Decoder: Falling Interest in 'American Idol' as It Prepares to Crown a Winner
May 23, 2012, 1:32 PM
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The Choice: Site of SAT Mishap Is Reinstated as Testing Site
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The Quad: How the Season Ended for Hopkins
May 23, 2012, 1:29 PM
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Bats: Indians Keep Winning, but Drawing Few Fans
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Going Negative
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The 'Siren of the Shenandoah'
May 23, 2012, 12:00 PM
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Was Greed Good?
May 23, 2012, 11:21 AM
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Latitude: Baby and Child Care, the African Way
May 23, 2012, 10:18 AM
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Dot Earth: How Twitter Matters: Casting a Worldwide Net
May 23, 2012, 10:13 AM
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Opinion Report: Dharun Ravi's Sentence
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DealBook
Facebook Debut Raises Questions on I.P.O. Process
By EVELYN M. RUSLI and MICHAEL J. DE LA MERCED
Regulators are concerned that Morgan Stanley and other banks may have shared information only with certain clients, rather than broadly with investors.
Iran Nears Deal on Inspecting Atomic Site, U.N. Chief Says
By STEVEN ERLANGER
Yukiya Amano, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, announced what appeared to be a significant concession from Tehran.
Recession Possible if Impasse Persists, Budget Office Says
By JACKIE CALMES 11:00 PM ET
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the United States economy could contract 1.3 percent in the first half of 2013 if several big tax increases and spending cuts take effect.
Ahead of Egyptian Vote, Crime Wave Is the Main Topic
A pervasive lawlessness is the biggest change in daily life since the ouster of Hosni Mubarak and the most salient issue in Egypt’s presidential race.
Mike Albans for The New York Times
Team Is at Center of Sexual Assault Inquiry
By JIM ROBBINS
The Justice Department is investigating the response of the University of Montana and local law enforcement to claims of sexual assault, some involving football players.
Native Americans Struggle With Scourge of Rape
By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
The sexual assault rate on tribal lands is higher than the national average, and resources to help are constrained.
Greek Businesses Fear Possible Return to Drachma
By LIZ ALDERMAN
The move would involve complex legal and financial steps and could set back the economy further, many say.
Painting Stirs a Debate in South Africa
By LYDIA POLGREEN
“The Spear” appears to show President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed, and the African National Congress is trying to force a gallery to remove it.
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Leader of ’76 Insurgency Is Now a Target of One
By KIRK JOHNSON
Senator Orrin G. Hatch, who led a one-man conservative uprising in Utah in 1976, is the latest Republican veteran hoping to fend off a primary challenger.
Inventor of Wireless TV Remote Control Dies
By MARGALIT FOX
Eugene Polley, a Zenith engineer, invented the Flash-Matic remote control for television, and spent years reminding people he was the device’s sole inventor.
Editorial
Full Disclosure for Student Borrowers
Colleges, lenders and Congress must do more to ensure that students understand their debt burdens before it’s too late.
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‘Idol’ Grapples With Its Own Competition
As “American Idol” prepares to crown a new champion, its producers are pondering why it lost so much of its audience.
A Guinea Pig’s Night at the Theater
Test-driving the electronic enhancements to the theater piece “Sleep No More.”
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New Rules for Prepaid Debit Cards
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May 23, 2012, 12:01 AM
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The Fifth Down: N.F.L. Owners Mandate Pads on Knees and Thighs, and Await Union Reaction
May 23, 2012, 12:01 AM
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May 22, 2012, 9:30 PM
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May 22, 2012, 7:11 PM
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The Romney Campaign Joins the Birther Brigade
May 22, 2012, 4:40 PM
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22 May ' 12:51
3:28 PM ET
U.N. Chief Says Iran Deal Near on Inspecting Key Atomic Site
By ALAN COWELL, THOMAS ERDBRINK and JODI RUDOREN 14 minutes ago
The leader of the United Nations nuclear monitoring arm announced what appeared to be a significant concession from Tehran on an investigation into potential military uses of Iran’s nuclear program.
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Is Set to Leave This Summer
By ALISSA J. RUBIN 2:14 PM ET
Ryan C. Crocker will step down this summer, after helping to secure a strategic partnership deal with the Afghan government.
On Eve of Egyptian Vote, Crime Wave Is the Main Topic
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK 2:15 PM ET
A pervasive lawlessness is the biggest change in daily life since since the ouster of Hosni Mubarak and the most salient issue in Egypt’s presidential race.
Plane Diverted After Passenger Claims an Implanted Device
By JOHN H. CUSHMAN Jr. 4 minutes ago
A passenger of the US Airways plane scheduled to fly from Paris to Charlotte, N.C., told the crew that she had a surgically implanted device, the authorities said.
Michael Friberg for The New York Times
Black Mormons and the Politics of Identity
By SUSAN SAULNY 9 minutes ago
While many within the church community are rooting for Mitt Romney, minority Mormon voices, like Marguerite Dreissen, above, are becoming more assertive.
Subtler Entry From Masters of Attack Ad
By JEREMY W. PETERS
A new ad by Karl Rove and Republican strategists seeks to appeal to swing voters who may still like the president.
Today’s TimesCast
President Obama says attacks on Bain Capital are fair game, and more.
Play Video »Public Money Finds Back Door to Private Schools
By STEPHANIE SAUL
A growing number of states have passed laws that allow taxpayer-supported scholarship funds, but they have been twisted at the expense of the neediest.
Euro Watch
O.E.C.D. Sees Euro Zone Crisis Hurting World Recovery
By DAVID JOLLY
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development cut its growth forecast for the 17-nation zone and said Europe risked creating a cycle of decline.
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If the cargo capsule is successful, it would become the first commercial spacecraft to dock at the space station.
From the Magazine
It’s the Economy
The Syria Paradox
By ADAM DAVIDSON
Syria’s middle class is sick of being repressed. So why is it propping up a dictator?
Restaurant Review ★★★★
Moving Ever Forward, Like a Fish
By PETE WELLS 11:45 AM ET
For a restaurant so determined to stay on top, keeping such a deep repertory and refreshing it so often would seem to be a risk. It is also one source of Le Bernardin’s enduring success.
Czech Republic Beats US at Tennis Team World Cup
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Rules about commas are legion. But errors keep popping up.
Movies »
Critic’s Notebook
Love Beset by Age
“Amour,” about a couple in their 80s, was warmly received at Cannes.
Stop. Snap. Move. Repeat.
Stop-motion animators are making small films of very personal visions.
Behind the Wheel | 2012 Toyota Prius C
On the Streets of San Francisco With a Gallon of Gas to Go
The Prius C is an attractive little car, all curves, flares and bulges. And at 53 m.p.g., it can handle the city’s 49 Mile Scenic Drive on less than a gallon of gas.
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Follow the Money: Understanding 'Super PAC' Spending in Politics
May 22, 2012, 3:33 PM
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The Caucus: Forming a Caucus, Republican Women Send a Message
May 22, 2012, 3:25 PM
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Media Decoder: After New York Radio Deal, Early Signs of Ratings Gains
May 22, 2012, 3:12 PM
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Off the Dribble: Now You Know Who Brandon Bass Is
May 22, 2012, 3:09 PM
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ArtsBeat: 10 Million Shades of Green: Erotic Trilogy Dominates Book Sales
May 22, 2012, 3:00 PM
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DealBook: Rajaratnam's Executive Assistant Testifies in Gupta Trial
May 22, 2012, 2:34 PM
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Justice Stevens Talks Bush v Gore
May 22, 2012, 3:15 PM
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Transnistrian Time-Slip
May 22, 2012, 12:30 PM
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Britain's Blunder
May 22, 2012, 12:04 PM
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Frank Bruni: Does Dharun Ravi Feel Remorse?
May 22, 2012, 10:48 AM
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Dot Earth: Clean Energy 101
May 22, 2012, 10:11 AM
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Latitude: Twitchy About Twitter
May 22, 2012, 9:12 AM
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:03 AM ET
Fund-Raising for Romney Eats Into Obama’s Edge
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, JO CRAVEN McGINTY and DEREK WILLIS
Major Republican donors supporting Mitt Romney, “Super PACs” and issue-advocacy groups have narrowed President Obama’s advantage.
Qaeda Ally Says Yemen Bomb Was Payback for Attacks
By ROBERT F. WORTH and ERIC SCHMITT 52 minutes ago
A huge suicide bombing on Monday stunned the government and delivered a setback to the American campaign against Al Qaeda’s regional franchise.
France to Press Germany on Bonds to Kindle Growth
By NICHOLAS KULISH and MELISSA EDDY
At a gathering on Wednesday, President François Hollande of France will press using the credit of the strongest European countries to prop up others.
Ed Ou for The New York Times
Secret Clinics Tend to Bahrain’s Wounded
By KAREEM FAHIM
In houses throughout Bahrain, a growing network of caregivers — doctors, medics and people with no medical experience — waits daily for casualties from the protests.
Private Cargo Rocket Heads to Space Station
By KENNETH CHANG
Success of the SpaceX rocket would mark a key step in efforts to turn over some missions to the private sector.
Zinder Journal
Late for School After a Long Journey for Water
By ADAM NOSSITER
In drought-racked Niger, the difficult search for water frequently falls to children as young as 10, and they often arrive late to school, or not at all.
Latest Met Aria: Bad Opera News Is No News
By DANIEL J. WAKIN
Opera News will stop reviewing the Metropolitan Opera, prompted by the Met’s dissatisfaction over its critiques.
American Physics Dreams Deferred
By DENNIS OVERBYE
With budgetary constraints on space missions, American physicists are taking the back seat in areas like dark energy in which they have been pioneers.
Side Effects
Dogs’ Genetic Roots Remain Obscure
By JAMES GORMAN
Little about the origins of dogs is agreed upon, beyond that they descended from wolves, and genetic research has provided little insight.
Boy Rescued Above Waterfall Not Scared-At First
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Their Learnable Moment
A hearing in the Senate Banking Committee on reforming derivatives is the first test of a new resolve for reform.
Science Times »
More Care Up Front For $54 A Month
Direct primary care providers, once most associated with concierge health services for the rich, are reaching out to small businesses and the working class.
Troves of Personal Data, Forbidden to Scientists
Some complain that studies based on data collected by Internet companies can’t be peer-reviewed.
The Stone: Philip K. Dick, Part 2
The writer’s “Exegesis,” Simon Critchley writes, harkens to the future with the second-century Christian Gnostics.
Can Regulators Save Banks From Themselves?
In Room for Debate: The case for stricter rules on trading, and the case for enforcing the rules we already have.
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Goal: U.S. Roster Picks: Winners and Losers
May 22, 2012, 3:34 AM
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India Ink: India's Business Leaders Praise Insider Trading Defendant Gupta
May 22, 2012, 2:29 AM
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IHT Rendezvous: Disquieting Days for Foreigners in China
May 22, 2012, 2:23 AM
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On the Runway: Preppy Street Style in Forest Hills
May 22, 2012, 2:09 AM
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The Learning Network: News Quiz | May 22, 2012
May 22, 2012, 2:00 AM
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Bits: As Facebook's Stock Struggles, Fingers Start Pointing
May 22, 2012, 1:11 AM
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Godwinization
May 21, 2012, 11:42 PM
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Obama and the New Freedom
May 21, 2012, 10:20 PM
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The Most Comma Mistakes
May 21, 2012, 9:17 PM
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What Do Spoilers Spoil?
May 21, 2012, 8:30 PM
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Opinionator: Philip K. Dick, Sci-Fi Philosopher, Part 2
May 21, 2012, 8:15 PM
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Ex-Rutgers Student Gets 30 Days in Jail in Bias Case
39 minutes ago
Dharun Ravi had faced up to 10 years in prison after he was found guilty of using a webcam to spy on his roommate, Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide.
Bomb in Yemen Kills Dozens, Raising Al Qaeda Fears
By ROBERT F. WORTH and ALAN COWELL 24 minutes ago
An attacker dressed as a soldier killed more than 90 people when he blew himself up in Sana, the capital, on Monday.
Afghans to Take Over Security Next Year, NATO Agrees
The agreement to give the Afghans the lead role in securing their country next summer begins the end of the United States’s involvement in the war.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case on Surveillance
By ADAM LIPTAK 11:18 AM ET
The justices will address one of the biggest controversies surrounding the response to the Sept. 11 attacks – the government’s use of electronic surveillance.
Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times
The Appraisal
A Vanishing Amenity: Smoking in Rentals
By ELIZABETH A. HARRIS
Landlords can stipulate a smoking policy, leaving those unwilling to take their cigarette breaks outside with fewer options. Above, Mike Salvo outside his apartment.
New York Taxi Panel May Raise Fares Up to 20%
An increase, if approved by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, could take effect as soon as mid-July. A public hearing is set for May 31.
DealBook
Facebook Shares Slump on Second Day
By MICHAEL J. DE LA MERCED 35 minutes ago
Facebook’s stock was down 11 percent on Monday,well below the company’s offering price and again raising questions about its lofty valuation.
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The Caucus
After Booker Remarks, Defining What’s Fair Game
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR 3:13 PM ET
Remarks by Cory A. Booker, mayor of Newark, suggest President Obama is walking a fine line with his Bain ads.
Catholics File Suits on Contraceptive Coverage
By LAURIE GOODSTEIN
Forty-three groups are challenging the Obama administration’s rule that employees receive health insurance coverage for contraception.
Children Not Entitled to Dead Father’s Benefits, Justices Rule
By ADAM LIPTAK 12:25 PM ET
The Supreme Court said twins conceived from a dead father’s frozen sperm are not entitled to Social Security survivor benefits if they cannot inherit his property under state law.
Caballo Blanco’s Last Run: The Micah True Story
By BARRY BEARAK
Micah True became a mythic figure after being featured in the best-selling book “Born to Run.” Then, on March 27, he went for a run in the Gila Wilderness.
Opinionator | Anxiety
Control
After months without a job, a life defined by security has become wracked with uncertainty.
Travel »
In Photos: Me and My RV
Cruising through the West, the author spends the night at a Walmart, spots a “McMansion on wheels” and discovers a doggie competition.
‘My Family Took Trips for Two Reasons Only’
The radio host Garrison Keillor describes what it was like to travel as a child.
Mortgages
How to Pump Up Your Credit Score
A higher credit score means lower payments. Experts offer tips to raise your score most effectively.
Opinion »
Should School Busing Be Revived?
Jim Crow is dead but segregation is still alive. Room for Debate asks: What should be done to overcome it, and is class more crucial than race?
Opinion »
Op-Ed: In China, Fear at the Top
For members of China’s Communist elite, sending money overseas makes sense as a political hedge.
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ArtsBeat: Parrish Art Museum to Open New Building in November
May 21, 2012, 5:00 PM
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Green: Counting Nemo: A Deep Look at the Aquarium Trade
May 21, 2012, 5:00 PM
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Well: New Data Emerges on Harms of Prostate Cancer Screening
May 21, 2012, 5:00 PM
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Supreme Court Passes on File-Sharing Case, but Still No End Is in Sight
May 21, 2012, 4:53 PM
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Motherlode: Dad's a Romantic. Preschooler Son? Not So Much.
May 21, 2012, 4:46 PM
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Off the Dribble: Magic Fire Van Gundy; Smith Departs, Too
May 21, 2012, 4:34 PM
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Taking Note: Alabama Doubles Down
May 21, 2012, 4:51 PM
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How Overvalued Is Southern Europe?
May 21, 2012, 10:52 AM
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Latitude: A River Runs Through It
May 21, 2012, 7:19 AM
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Control
May 21, 2012, 6:00 AM
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Campaign Stops: Obama on the High Wire
May 20, 2012, 11:55 PM
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