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Iran Expanding Effort to Stifle the Opposition
By ROBERT F. WORTH 45 minutes ago
The government appears to be launching an ambitious effort to discredit its opponents and re-educate the country’s young and restive population.
Charges Detail Road to Terror for 20 Recruited in U.S.
By ANDREA ELLIOTT 45 minutes ago
In one of the most extensive terrorism investigations since the Sept. 11 attacks, authorities charged 14 people who they say joined a Somali extremist group.
Right and Left Join to Take on U.S. Over Criminal Justice
By ADAM LIPTAK 45 minutes ago
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.
Scared and Silent, Runaway, 13, Spent 11 Days in the Subways
By KIRK SEMPLE
The parents of Francisco Hernandez Jr., who has Asperger’s syndrome, wonder how he went unnoticed for so long despite police searches.
Sarah Simonis for The New York Times
Gay Marriage On Hold in New Jersey
By DAVID KOCIENIEWSKI
Some lawmakers seem to be wavering in their support after Christopher J. Christie’s election as governor. Above, backers of a bill to legalize gay marriage.
Pressure Builds Over Obama’s Afghanistan Plan
By ERIC SCHMITT and HELENE COOPER
President Obama is facing criticism from Democrats over the war’s cost, the size of the U.S. commitment and the reliability of allies.
U.S. to Propose Emissions Cut Before Climate Talks
By JOHN M. BRODER 9:57 PM ET
President Obama will announce a near-term target for reducing emissions “in coming days,” a senior official said.
Price War Brews Between Amazon and Wal-Mart
By BRAD STONE and STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM 45 minutes ago
For now, it’s a battle of discounts, but Wal-Mart and Amazon are also fighting over the future of retailing.
2.1 Million Cribs Are Recalled in U.S. and Canada
By SARAH WHEATON 9:45 PM ET
Government safety regulators announced the largest crib recall in U.S. history after four young children suffocated.
Pictures of the Day
Residents helped a woman who had learned that her family had died when a ferry sank in Indonesia.
The Real Alice In Wonderland's Book Up For Auction
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14 minutes agoTitans, Texans Tied at 17-All After 3 Quarters
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A Vision Faces an Environmental Test
Researchers want to transform a remote Dominican town into a locally owned retreat.
Health »
Flu Vaccine for Elderly
Officials are trying to shift supplies to nursing homes.
This couple, both New Yorker cartoonists, live in a sunny three-bedroom apartment in Inwood with enough room for his-and-hers studios.
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Wordplay: Everything Considered
November 23, 2009, 10:00 PM
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The Quad: The End Comes for Northeastern
November 23, 2009, 9:37 PM
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Prescriptions: Senate's Women Could Sway Health Bill
November 23, 2009, 9:27 PM
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Q. & A. With Kobe Bryant
November 23, 2009, 9:00 PM
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The Fifth Down: N.F.L. Quick Hits, Week 11: Cowboys Don't Lose
November 23, 2009, 8:30 PM
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Fees in Madoff Case Rise Nearly $25 Million
November 23, 2009, 7:58 PM
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And the Winner: 'No Problem'
November 23, 2009, 9:30 PM
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Israel's Gamble in a Prisoner Swap
November 23, 2009, 4:43 PM
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Freakonomics: Just in Time for Christmas: Free Autographed Bookplates
November 23, 2009, 2:59 PM
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Waiting For The Reformers
November 23, 2009, 12:32 PM
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Schott's Vocab: Gender Disappointment
November 23, 2009, 12:00 PM
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Wordplay: Everything Considered
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23 Nov 2009 03:13
Monday, November 23, 2009 5:52 AM ET
Wave of Debt Payments Facing U.S. Government
By EDMUND L. ANDREWS
The ultralow interest rates the U.S. has been paying on its colossal debt may not last much longer, and the White House estimates that the tab will exceed $700 billion a year in 2019.
Sewers at Capacity, Waste Poisons Waterways
By CHARLES DUHIGG
Many sewer systems are frequently overwhelmed, spilling human excrement, medical waste and dangerous industrial chemicals into waterways.
Terrorism Trial May Point Way for 9/11 Cases
By BENJAMIN WEISER
Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani’s case in Manhattan could be important in a future trial of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, accused of planning 9/11.
National Archives of Australia, via Associated Press
Apology Opens Wounds of British Program
By JOHN F. BURNS
Officials disagree on whether governments should compensate people who were uprooted as children and sent overseas, where many were abused.
N.F.L. to Shift in Its Handling of Concussions
By ALAN SCHWARZ
Teams will soon be required to receive advice from neurologists while treating players with brain injuries.
Under Scrutiny, Rangel Is Frayed but Defiant
By RAYMOND HERNANDEZ and JIM RUTENBERG
Representative Charles B. Rangel’s once-considerable clout has diminished, and signs of stress are starting to show.
Catching Tuna and Hanging On for the Ride
By CHARLES McGRATH
Dave Lamoureux is part of a small subset of kayak fishermen, and his most recent catch, a 157-pound bluefin tuna, is one of the sport’s greatest recorded feats.
21 Die in Philippine Political Violence4:51 AM ET
4 U.S. Service Members Die in Afghan Attacks42 minutes ago
In 3 Tacks for Afghan War, a Game of Trade-Offs
White House Pushes Science and Math Education
Hunting for Turkeys, for the First Time
Iran’s Death Penalty Is Seen as a Political Tactic
Democrats Focus on G.O.P. Senators From Maine
Looking for a Leader in the Post-Oprah Landscape
Patriots 31, Jets 14
Patriots Crush Jets’ Slim Playoff Hopes
By GREG BISHOP
The Jets were battered by a Patriots team that took advantage of a multitude of mistakes.
Lawyer: 9 / 11 Defendants Want Platform for Views
16 minutes agoIsrael - Hamas Prisoner Swap Deal Near: Officials
23 minutes agoResidents Return to N. England Homes After Flood
27 minutes agoEditorial: The Church and the Capital
Washington lawmakers should negotiate with the Catholic archdiocese on a same-sex marriage bill without selling out same-sex couples.
Theater »
Hopeful Divas Back Where It All Began
A new production of “Dreamgirls” opened at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
Camels, Claus, Nativity and Oh, Those Rockettes
"The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular" is back.
Editorial: Cracking Down on Drunken Driving
Albany’s toughening of penalties for drunken driving could prompt other states to follow suit.
Room for Debate: Class War at Public Universities
Do taxpayers subsidize well-off students in California?
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Saving on Art the Old-Fashioned Way
November 23, 2009, 6:00 AM
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DealBook: Goldman's Response to Questions About A.I.G.
November 23, 2009, 5:59 AM
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The Moment: Thread Counts | Comment of the Week
November 23, 2009, 5:00 AM
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The Learning Network: Did You See 'New Moon' Over the Weekend?
November 23, 2009, 2:38 AM
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Off the Dribble: Robinson's Progress Continues to Work Backward
November 23, 2009, 12:39 AM
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Obama Seeks Time for Policies to Take
November 23, 2009, 12:33 AM
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Deficit hysteria
November 23, 2009, 3:24 AM
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Room for Debate: Haves vs. Have-Nots at Public Universities
November 22, 2009, 7:00 PM
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22 Nov 2009 10:41
Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:36 PM ET
Centrist Senators Say They Oppose Health Care Bill
By JOSEPH BERGER 3 minutes ago
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.
More on the Health Bill
The Americans hope militias will encourage a demoralized Afghan population to take a stake in the war against the Taliban.
Fair Game
Revisiting a Fed Waltz With A.I.G.
By GRETCHEN MORGENSON
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.
Monica Almeida/The New York Times
Medical Marijuana: Not Just for Adults
By KATHERINE ELLISON
Patients lined up as marijuana was dispensed for medical use. Several doctors in the San Francisco area who recommend medical marijuana for patients say their client base includes teenagers with psychiatric conditions.
Back to Business
Wall St. Finds Profits Again, Now by Reducing Mortgages
By LOUISE STORY
Investment funds are buying mortgages, trimming some of them to the benefit of homeowners, and shifting any risk to the federal government.
Enthusiasm for Palin, and Echoes of 2008 Divide
By KATE ZERNIKE
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.
Global Soccer
Something Is Very Rotten in the State of Soccer
By ROB HUGHES 10:15 AM ET
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.
City Room
Complaint Box | Picky Eaters
By SUSAN GOLDBERG
A writer complains about dinner guests whose dietary demands extend well beyond their allergies.
Editorial
Goldman’s Non-Apology
If Goldman Sachs really wants to help small businesses, its pledge would have to be in the billions, not millions, and aimed more directly at taxpayers.
SPORTS »
Live Analysis
Giants vs. Falcons
Updates from Giants Stadium, where two teams contending with midseason slumps are competing for a potential wild-card tie-breaker advantage.
From Browns to Jets, for More of the Same
Traded from the Browns, Braylon Edwards joined a seemingly playoff-bound Jets team. Then they lost four of the next five games.
Every day, Norman Radow deals with the real estate mess, working for lenders to revive developments gone awry.
The Boss: Big Ideas in a Small Room
Michael Chasen, the chief executive of Blackboard, began writing computer programs in junior high. His company went public in 2004.
Op-Classic, 2009
Colum McCann, the first Irish winner of the National Book Award, wrote about finding his grandfather in the pages of “Ulysses.”
Op-Ed: Avoidance by the Numbers
Anxiety and fear often undermines sound accounting, writes Jacob Soll.
Free speech and the ex-radical
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The Fifth Down: Live Analysis: Giants 3, Falcons 0, 1st Quarter
November 22, 2009, 12:43 PM
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Diner's Journal: On the Question of Gravy
November 22, 2009, 12:21 PM
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The Sunday Word, Nov. 22
November 22, 2009, 11:41 AM
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Advocacy Groups May Reshape Message During Holidays
November 22, 2009, 8:23 AM
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Globespotters: In Berlin, a Sexy, TV-Style Take on Mozart
November 22, 2009, 6:00 AM
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Times Traveler: Good Progress on Panama Canal Is Reported
November 22, 2009, 12:01 AM
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Paul Krugman: Role reversal
November 22, 2009, 5:49 AM
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A Note About Opinionator RSS Feeds
November 21, 2009, 8:39 PM
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The Fifth Down: Live Analysis: Giants 3, Falcons 0, 1st Quarter
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21 Nov 2009 14:45
5:40 PM ET
But 2 Holdouts Say Proposed Legislation Needs Improvement
By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and ROBERT PEAR 3:12 PM ET
The party’s last holdouts, Senators Mary L. Landrieu of Louisiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, said that they would not block consideration of President Obama’s top domestic initiative.
Luke Sharrett/The New York Times
Senator Blanche Lincoln before the vote to debate the health bill.
As Afghans Resist Taliban, U.S. Spurs Rise of Militias
By DEXTER FILKINS 3:19 PM ET
The Americans hope the militias will encourage an increasingly demoralized Afghan population to take a stake in the war against the Taliban.
Cleric Wields Religion to Challenge Iran’s Theocracy
By MICHAEL SLACKMAN 2:55 PM ET
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.
An Accused Plotter With Feet in East and West
By GINGER THOMPSON 3:19 PM ET
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.
Pundit Stakes Out a More Activist Role in Politics3:17 PM ET
Knicks Beat Nets, Winning Battle in N.B.A. Basement13 minutes ago
Medical Marijuana: No Longer Just for Adults2:30 PM ET
Italian Prosecutors Ask for Life Sentence in Trial of U.S. Student2:52 PM ET
Italy Arrests 2 Over Attacks in Mumbai2:54 PM ET
Driven to Distraction
High-Tech Baby Sitters Get Drivers Off Phone
By SAM GROBART 3:27 PM ET
Which is safer: technology that disables a cellphone in a moving car, or that makes the conversation completely hands-free?
Legislative Pileup Looms in the Senate
By CARL HULSE 10:01 AM ET
Even popular bills and generally acceptable nominees have had to traverse a procedural thicket.
Travel Winter 2009
It’s all about ... social Miami, local food in Buenos Aires, basking in Tobago and more.
Terror Trials Differ in Civilian, Military Courts
12 minutes agoBeckham Hobbles Off After Training But Plans to Play
15 minutes agoWilliam & Mary Holds Off Manhattan 75-70
16 minutes agoEditorial: Assessing the China Trip
President Obama was elected in part because he promised a more cooperative and pragmatic leadership in world affairs, but he should also be willing to stand up to Beijing.
Sports »
McCourty Twins Divided by Rutgers and N.F.L.
Devin and Jason McCourty had always played football together before Jason moved on to the Tennessee Titans.
Dominance of Texas Is Harder to Define
In an easier Big 12, the Longhorns may not be truly tested until the B.C.S. title game.
Business »
Go Ahead and Yell. He’s Everyone’s Punching Bag.
Norman Radow deals with the unpleasantries of the real estate mess. He works for lenders to revive developments gone awry.
One critical element of the Chevrolet Volt’s performance will be how it drives after its electric power supply is depleted.
Op-Ed: Protect the Farm, Tax the Manor
A compromise on the estate tax should protect the family farmer and business owner, but tax the wealthy.
Evaluations
In his new blog, Ross Douthat discusses the Khalid Shaikh Mohammed trial and gathers miscellany from around the Web.
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Democrats Have Votes to Send Health Bill Forward
November 21, 2009, 4:14 PM
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News of Hockey, 11/20/09: 10,000 at Leafs Practice, Skateboarder Held in Anaheim Stick Melee
November 21, 2009, 3:32 PM
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The Quad: Play It Again: Big 12 vs. S.E.C.
November 21, 2009, 3:01 PM
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The Caucus: Sunday Breakfast Menu, Nov. 22
November 21, 2009, 2:47 PM
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ArtsBeat: 'New Moon' Takes In $72.7 Million on Opening Day
November 21, 2009, 12:45 PM
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The Choice: Answers on Community Colleges, Last of 6 Parts
November 21, 2009, 12:05 PM
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The Public Editor's Journal: Letters: The Archbishop's Blog, Paying for The Times and Bloomberg's Blowout
November 21, 2009, 12:32 PM
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How To Fight Global Poverty
November 21, 2009, 9:25 AM
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20 Nov 2009 21:53
Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:41 AM ET
New Consensus Sees Stimulus Package as Worthy Step
By JACKIE CALMES and MICHAEL COOPER
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.
U.S. Fears Iraq Development Projects May Go to Waste
By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
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.
Hacked E-Mail Is New Fodder for Climate Dispute
By ANDREW C. REVKIN
Private messages hacked from a British university are causing a stir among global warming skeptics, who say they show a climate science conspiracy.
Thanksgiving Help
Sam Sifton is answering questions about topics including frying turkeys and how to deal with the in-laws.
Brian Bahr/Getty Images
Dominance of Texas Is Harder To Define
By PETE THAMEL and THAYER EVANS 9:52 PM ET
The question of the Longhorns’ talent may linger until they are tested, which may be in the B.C.S. title game.
An Unsteady Future for Broadcast
By TIM ARANGO and BILL CARTER
Analysts and executives are wondering if the economic model of broadcast television, which is more heavily reliant on advertising than cable, is irreparably broken.
Tips for the Admissions Test ... to Kindergarten
By SHARON OTTERMAN
Test preparation companies are now catering to a new demographic: 3- and 4-year-olds.
The Breaking Point
Hospital Falters as Refuge for Illegal Immigrants
When an Atlanta hospital closed its dialysis unit, many illegal immigrants had to scramble to find treatment.
Arrests in Europe Over Soccer Fixing Investigation
By ROB HUGHES and ERIC PFANNER
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.
Honduras De Facto Leader Says Will Step Aside
21 minutes agoHusband Of Cuban Blogger Yoani Sanchez Attacked
31 minutes agoCarter Scores 26 Points to Lead Magic Past Celtics
58 minutes agoSchott's VocabWeekend Competition: Thingummyjig
Submit the it’s-on-the-tip-of-my-tongue words you use when you can’t think of the word you want.
Movies »
Reviews
Your Money »
Experienced In Love And Money
Ron Leiber asks financial experts what they learned when their own marriages fell apart.
StreetscapesA Walk Among Vanished Guideposts
A writer retraces his first brushes with the streetscapes of New York.
- Guidelines Push Back Age for Cervical Cancer Tests
- Mortgage Delinquencies Reach a Record High
- The Big Squander
- A Daytime Network Franchise Bets on Her Future With Cable
- Comparing the House and the Senate Health Care Proposals
- A Crown Jewel of Education Struggles With Cuts in California
- Clinton Emerges as Obama's Closest Link to Afghanistan's Unsteady Leader
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Times Traveler: Court Orders Dissolution of Standard Oil Co.
November 21, 2009, 12:01 AM
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The Local - Maplewood: Millburn Boys Soccer Ends With a Loss
November 20, 2009, 11:36 PM
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Prescriptions: N.Y. View on Health Care, 15 Years Later
November 20, 2009, 10:41 PM
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Off the Dribble: Whatever It Was, It Wasn't Dull
November 20, 2009, 10:06 PM
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Wordplay: Party Time
November 20, 2009, 10:00 PM
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Slap Shot: News of Hockey, 11/20/09: A Golden Moment From the Fans in Anaheim
November 20, 2009, 7:54 PM
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Whose Recession Is It, Anyway?
November 20, 2009, 8:14 PM
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Weekend Miscellany
November 20, 2009, 4:56 PM
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Of God and Money
November 20, 2009, 3:29 PM
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Weekend Competition: Thingummyjig
November 20, 2009, 3:00 PM
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Nicholas D. Kristof: Boycott Microsoft Bing
November 20, 2009, 2:41 PM
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Interest rates: the phantom menace
November 20, 2009, 11:44 AM
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20 Nov 2009 03:28
Friday, November 20, 2009 5:23 AM ET
Guidelines Push Back Age for Cervical Cancer Tests
By DENISE GRADY
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.
News Analysis
Culture Clash in Medicine
By KEVIN SACK
New recommendations on breast and cervical cancer screening have been met with anger and confusion, not to mention a measure of political posturing.
Back to Business
Easy Loans in Expensive Areas
By DAVID STREITFELD
An effort by the F.H.A. to prop up real estate prices amid rising defaults has put taxpayers at risk.
A Crown Jewel of Education Struggles With Cuts
By TAMAR LEWIN
Students and faculty worry that deep budget cuts are pushing the University of California into decline.
Gregorio Borgia/Associated Press
In Rome, Anglican Leader Defends Faith
By RACHEL DONADIO
The archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams called for clarity on the future of Catholic-Anglican dialogue.
Diplomatic Memo
Clinton Emerges as Key Link to Afghan Leader
By MARK LANDLER
The role thrusts Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton into the thick of a critical international problem.
Oprah Bets on Her Future With Cable
By BRIAN STELTER and BILL CARTER
Oprah Winfrey will end her daytime talk show in 2011 as she prepares to start a cable channel of her own.
Oprah Bets on Her Future With Cable
By BRIAN STELTER and BILL CARTER
Oprah Winfrey will end her daytime talk show in 2011 as she prepares to start a cable channel of her own.
Fire Reveals Illegal Homes Hide in Plain Sight
By ANNE BARNARD and REBECCA WHITE
The story of a deadly fire in Woodside, Queens, illustrates how dangerous, illegal apartments remain common.
Christian Leaders Unite on Political Issues
By LAURIE GOODSTEIN
Advocating civil disobedience to resist laws compelling institutions to perform abortion or recognize unions.
Front Page Podcast
James Barron, a Times reporter, summarizes the top headlines every weekday morning.
Introducing a New Opinionator
Columns from Linda Greenhouse and Timothy Egan, and The Conversation, with Gail Collins and David Brooks.
ESCAPES »
Seattle’s Theater Scene
This city is a cultural common ground for tourists and theater lovers alike.
TRAVEL »
Hong Kong Highlights for Two 21-Year-Olds
“Can you suggest comfortable places to stay, as well as sites and dining suggestions, for the end of December?”
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Fidelity Launches New Tool for 'Breakaway Brokers'
November 20, 2009, 5:54 AM
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The Moment: Haute Lips | Delfina Delettrez Earrings
November 20, 2009, 5:00 AM
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The Learning Network: Does Exercise Reduces Stress For You?
November 20, 2009, 2:17 AM
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Bay Area: The Burning Voice of Vallejo
November 20, 2009, 1:58 AM
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Well: Rethinking the Pap Test
November 20, 2009, 12:02 AM
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Lens: Showcase: Framed by Imagination
November 20, 2009, 12:01 AM
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Exterminate! Exterminate!
November 20, 2009, 4:59 AM
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Schottcast: Oulipo
November 20, 2009, 3:51 AM
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Is Goldman's Charitable Gesture Enough?
November 19, 2009, 6:04 PM
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Opinionator: Introducing Opinionator
November 19, 2009, 4:15 PM
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Quotes Uncovered: Who First Said "If You Can't Beat Em ... "
November 19, 2009, 3:00 PM
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K.S.M.'s Day In Court
November 19, 2009, 2:02 PM
Editorial: Gift to Credit Card Companies
Laws protecting consumers from predatory actions by the credit card industry should be in effect already.
Op-Ed: Addicted to Mammograms
After telling people that cancer should be caught early, convincing them that we are screening too much is an uphill battle.
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Fidelity Launches New Tool for 'Breakaway Brokers'
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19 Nov 2009 07:12
Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:09 AM ET
Senate Health Plan Seeks to Add Coverage to 31 Million
By ROBERT PEAR and DAVID M. HERSZENHORN
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.
InteractiveComparing the Health Care Plans
An issue-by-issue guide to the House and Senate proposals.
Karzai Sworn In for Second Term as Afghan President
By ALISSA J. RUBIN and MARK LANDLER 22 minutes ago
In his inaugural address, President Hamid Karzai said that the Afghan Army should assume full control of the country’s security within five years.
Screening Policy Won’t Change, U.S. Officials Say
By KEVIN SACK and GINA KOLATA
The White House emphasized that new breast cancer screening standards were not binding on either physicians or insurers.
Tyler Hicks/The New York Times
Lens | On Assignment
A Gathering of Missionaries in Pakistan
By TYLER HICKS
Photographs of the annual convention of Tabligh Jamaat, a movement that spreads revivalist Islam.
Computer Glitch Causes Widespread Flight Delays
By BRIAN KNOWLTON 22 minutes ago
A problem with a flight-plan system in Atlanta’s airport is causing cascading delays nationwide on Thursday.
Obama Takes Stern Tone on North Korea and Iran
4:41 AM ET
President Obama said the two nations risked further isolation if they did not rein in their nuclear ambitions.
Runner Keeps Title After Gender Dispute
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 8:09 AM ET
Caster Semenya will keep her gold medal, and her gender tests will not be released, South African officials said.
Born in U.S., a Radical Cleric Inspires Terror
By SCOTT SHANE
Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was among the suspects in several recent terrorism cases who shared a devotion to Anwar al-Awlaki.
Business of Green
Storm Over the Chamber
Debate has flared in the United States Chamber of Commerce over climate legislation.
Stocks Dip as Semiconductors Weigh
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20 minutes agoMr. Obama’s Task
To move forward in Afghanistan, President Obama needs to explain the stakes, the aim of the war and his definition of success.
Styles »
It’s All a Blur to Them
Crossing between the men’s and women’s aisles feels right to young customers.
Home & Garden »
Preoccupations: Workplace Gossip? Keep It to Yourself
At an online printing company based in Livingston, Mont., gossiping about colleagues can become a firing offense.
Room for Debate: Obama's Soft Approach
Should he have been more vocal about human rights in China?
Bloggingheads: Terrorist Show Trials?
A video debate on whether a high-profile terrorist can receive a fair trial in America.
- Goldman's Plan to Help Small Business, and Its Image
- Senate Health Bill Said to Cost $849 Billion Over 10 Years
- Why We Should Put Jihad on Trial
- Use of Statistics Helps Greinke to Cy Young
- Novels, 3.5 Inches at a Time
- YouTube to Help Sites Gather News Clips
- In China, Obama Says He Is Close to Afghan War Decision
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DealBook: Blackstone to Buy Birds Eye for $1.3 Billion
November 19, 2009, 9:59 AM
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ArtsBeat: The Oscar Race for Documentaries: Who Got Snubbed?
November 19, 2009, 9:52 AM
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The Choice: An Expert's View of College Costs
November 19, 2009, 9:47 AM
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Court Upholds Recognition of Gay Marriages in Narrow Ruling
November 19, 2009, 9:46 AM
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What Part of 'No Cellphones' Don't You Understand?
November 19, 2009, 9:21 AM
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Economix: Q. & A.: The Real Cost of College
November 19, 2009, 9:15 AM
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Koodie
November 19, 2009, 4:17 AM
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Nicholas D. Kristof: Deja Vu All Over Again
November 18, 2009, 10:45 PM
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The 18 Million Revisited
November 18, 2009, 6:59 PM
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18 Nov 2009 13:21
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 4:20 PM ET
The Times Extra home page will be discontinued on December 1. Click here for more information.Veto of Iraq’s Election Law Could Force Delay in Vote
By ROD NORDLAND 9:30 AM ET
Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi, who blocked the measure over a provision on Iraqi refugees, said there was still time to amend the law.
Jobless Benefits Set to Expire Unless Congress Acts
By ERIK ECKHOLM 3:20 PM ET
About one million laid-off workers will see their benefits end in January unless federally paid extensions are renewed.
- Home Building Unexpectedly Slumps12:25 PM ET
Iran Will Not Ship Uranium Abroad, Minister Says
By JACK HEALY 12:29 PM ET
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.
Prescriptions Blog
Sebelius on Mammograms: Don’t Change What You're Doing
By KATE PHILLIPS 10 minutes ago
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said that a panel’s recommendations on mammograms did not dictate federal policy.
Justyna Mielnikiewicz for The New York Times
Abroad
Armenia’s New Extravaganza of a Museum
By MICHAEL KIMMELMAN
The Cafesjian Center for the Arts is one of the most spectacular museum buildings to open in ages.
On Obama’s Asia Trip, Not Much Adulation
By HELENE COOPER and MARTIN FACKLER 2:45 PM ET
For all of President Obama’s laying claim to the title of “America’s first Pacific president,” Asia was always going to be a tough nut for him to crack.
Guantánamo Won’t Close by January, Obama Says
By JACK HEALY 2:09 PM ET
President Obama acknowledged for the first time that his administration would miss a self-imposed deadline.
Clinton Presses Karzai on Eve of Inauguration
By MARK LANDLER 2:10 PM ET
The unannounced visit amounted to a stern pep talk to exhort President Hamid Karzai to do a better job of addressing corruption.
Magazine Preview
Losing Fatherhood
By RUTH PADAWER
DNA testing has led more men to discover that their children are not biologically theirs. Families are upended, and so is the law.
Editorial
Another Round of Regulatory Reform
If senators really want financial reform, they must not give into lobbies trying to weaken the plan.
Travel »
Finder’s Keepers
The Frugal Traveler writes about finding great souvenirs without breaking the bank.
B & Bs: A Guy Thing
Bed-and-breakfasts are trading high tea for beers.
What You Get for ... $600,000
A town house in Hollywood, a house in Pahoa, Hawaii, and a converted 19th-century barn in Westport, Conn.
Room for Debate: China Gets Tough With the U.S.
Attention, American shoppers: the world can live without you.
Editorial: Hunger in the United States
If President Obama wants to end child hunger by 2015, Congress must make federal nutrition programs a priority.
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The Moment: Now Starring | Art in Los Angeles
November 18, 2009, 4:02 PM
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City Room: Answers About Community Philanthropy
November 18, 2009, 4:00 PM
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You're the Boss: Tune in, Start Up, Drop Out
November 18, 2009, 4:00 PM
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Bats: What to Make of the Manager of the Year Award?
November 18, 2009, 3:51 PM
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Bucks: How to Negotiate a Lower Cellphone Bill
November 18, 2009, 3:46 PM
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In Transit: Photo of the Week
November 18, 2009, 3:30 PM
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Room for Debate: Obama's Soft Approach on Human Rights
November 18, 2009, 3:58 PM
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Freakonomics: SuperFreakonomics Book Club: Ask Sudhir Venkatesh About Street Prostitution
November 18, 2009, 3:34 PM
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Ross Douthat: Health Care Without End
November 18, 2009, 3:08 PM
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Schott's Vocab: Reverse Remittances
November 18, 2009, 12:33 PM
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Paul Krugman: The AIG report
November 18, 2009, 4:21 AM
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By the Numbers: 2010, Again
November 17, 2009, 10:16 PM
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17 Nov 2009 20:39
11:32 PM ET
Many Doctors to Stay Course on Breast Exams for Now
By PAM BELLUCK
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.
Mammogram Advice Finds Wary Audience Among Patients, Too
By JENNIFER STEINHAUER
Much of the response to the new guidelines has less to do with medicine than with a general approach to health care and to life itself.
New York Is Set for Strict Stand on D.W.I. Cases
By JEREMY W. PETERS
An agreement passed by the State Assembly would make driving drunk with a child in the vehicle a felony.
Paying More for Flights Eases Guilt, Not Emissions
By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL
The sheer size of the airline industry’s emissions makes it hard to judge the effectiveness of carbon offset programs.
Lynsey Addario for The New York Times
Pettah Journal
Ripe for the Plucking, but Fewer Dare Try
By LYDIA POLGREEN
A scarcity of people willing to do the risky work of coconut plucking illustrates the loosening of caste bonds in India.
Pakistani Successes May Sway U.S. Troop Decision
By SABRINA TAVERNISE and ERIC SCHMITT
The army has made gains after sweeping operations against militants, but lasting success may prove elusive.
Philadelphia Gives Homeowners a Way to Stay Put
By PETER S. GOODMAN
A program in Philadelphia has enabled hundreds of troubled borrowers to retain their homes.
Labor Fight Ends in Win for Students
By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
The college anti-sweatshop movement persuaded Russell Athletic to agree to rehire 1,200 workers in Honduras.
Those Soccer Plays, in Context
By JERÉ LONGMAN
Elizabeth Lambert regrets the incident that put her all over the Internet. But physical play, she adds, is part of the game.
Those Soccer Plays, in Context
By JERÉ LONGMAN
Elizabeth Lambert regrets the incident that put her all over the Internet. But physical play, she adds, is part of the game.
The Minimalist
101 Head Starts
By MARK BITTMAN
To make Thanksgiving a little easier, cook in advance.
Ravens Give Boot to Kicker Hauschka
11 minutes agoStoudemire Scores 23 in Suns' Win Over Rockets
16 minutes agoTuesday's College Basketball
18 minutes agoThe OpinionatorFed Busting
Timothy Geithner is coming under fire for paying A.I.G.’s partners 100 cents on the dollar when he was head of the New York Federal Reserve.
Arts »
Mother and Child Reunion Onstage
Rhea Perlman and Lucy DeVito are the first mother-daughter pair to join the rotating cast “Love, Loss, and What I Wore.”
When Dusk Finally Settled on the Emperor
Alexander Sokurov’s “The Sun” looks at the emperor Hirohito in the murk of Japan’s surrender.
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17 Nov 2009 05:01
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:30 AM ET
In Reversal, Panel Urges Mammograms at 50, Not 40
By GINA KOLATA
The new recommendations, released Monday by an influential group, reverse longstanding guidelines and are aimed at reducing harm from overtreatment.
A Racial Divide Is Bridged by Recession
By SHAILA DEWAN
In Henry County, Ga., as both blacks and whites struggle financially, neighbors commiserate across racial lines.
Capital in Suspense as Budget Director Crunches Numbers
By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG
Both sides of the health care debate in Washington are waiting to hear what Douglas W. Elmendorf has to say.
Stephen Crowley/The New York Times
U.S. and China Pledge More Cooperation
By EDWARD WONG and HELENE COOPER 1:39 AM ET
President Obama and President Hu Jintao said the two nations would work together on nuclear proliferation, climate change and stabilizing the global economy.
Online Maps: Everyman Offers New Directions
By MIGUEL HELFT
From Petaluma to Peshawar, volunteer cartographers are logging details of neighborhoods near and far.
Taint of Corruption Is No Barrier to U.S. Visa
The U.S. is open for Teodoro Nguema Obiang, the son of Equatorial Guinea’s ruler, despite evidence of corruption.
GMAC CEO Resigns, Carpenter Steps In
12 minutes agoBioCryst Pharma to Sell Up to 5.75M New Shares
14 minutes agoCan I Put You on Hold?
Stanley Fish provides some maddening expressions designed to make us miserable, and asks readers for more.
Science Times »
A High-Tech Eye on Professional Kitchens
A Renaissance man named Nathan Myhrvold and his staff are working on a very special cookbook.
Health »
Fighting Brain Cancer
A treatment for glioblastoma suppresses a barrier to deliver a drug directly to brain tumors.
2010 Suzuki KizashiThe Cloak of Invisibility Comes Off
The Kizashi reflects a major shift in Suzuki’s American product line toward vehicles that offer attractive looks and are fun to drive.
Home Fires: Scenes From a Marriage
A soldier with P.T.S.D. writes about life with his wife, in good times and bad.
Editorial: Their Future is Ours
The country is stumbling under the challenge of integrating the children of immigrants, who need more supportive policies and programs.
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In Transit: Today in Business Travel
November 17, 2009, 7:41 AM
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ArtsBeat: 'House' Watch: Things Get Blue in Plainsboro
November 17, 2009, 7:35 AM
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Laugh Lines: 'Madoff's Mets Jacket'
November 17, 2009, 7:33 AM
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Wheels: Group Wants Government to Jump-Start the E.V. Revolution
November 17, 2009, 7:30 AM
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Justice Shifts His Stance on Speeches
November 17, 2009, 7:30 AM
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Bits: A Decade Later, Intel's Itanium Chip Makes a Profit
November 17, 2009, 7:07 AM
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Wormonauts
November 17, 2009, 4:30 AM
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Stanley Fish: Can I Put You On Hold?
November 16, 2009, 9:30 PM
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Home Fires: Scenes From a Marriage
November 16, 2009, 9:16 PM
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The Opinionator: Hung Jury
November 16, 2009, 5:53 PM
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In Transit: Today in Business Travel
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