Primary Loss and Furor Over Ex-Pastor Hurt Obama in Poll

Barack Obama’s aura of inevitability has faded after the Pennsylvania primary and amid the uproar over his former pastor, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News Poll.

Architecture: Whitney’s Downtown Sanctuary

Optimism is in the air again at the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has just released a preliminary design by the Italian architect Renzo Piano for its proposed satellite museum downtown.

Design Notebook: In Inner Mongolia, Pushing Architecture’s Outer Limits

Cai Jiang, a Mongolian tycoon, recently commissioned 100 international architecture firms to design individual houses in the resource-rich desert region of Inner Mongolia.

Primary Loss and Furor Over Ex-Pastor Hurt Obama in Poll

The furor over the senator’s former pastor has made the fight for the Democratic presidential nomination a much tighter race, according to a New York Times/CBS News Poll.

The Lede: A Rock Star’s Pig Is Found in Tatters

The massive stage prop that escaped Coachella has been located.

TierneyLab: David Blaine Holds Breath for Record

David Blaine broke the Guinness world record for breath-holding today by staying underwater for 17 minutes and 4 seconds on "The Oprah Winfrey Program." It was quite a feat, particularly considering what "Oprah" did to his heart. When I watched him train in a swimming pool on Grand Cayman Island by doing a 16:09 breath hold, [...].

Kentucky Derby: Unbeaten Big Brown Is the Derby Favorite

Undefeated Big Brown has been stamped the favorite for the Kentucky Derby, with the filly Eight Belles among the top choices in a full 20-horse field.

Bits: Behind the EBay-Craigslist Fight

The document seems to show that the two companies have been engaged in a battle over control triggered by Kijiji, eBay’s rival classified advertising site.

Bush Lauds Super Bowl Champion Giants

“It turned out to be really one of the great, legendary football games in our nation’s history,” the president said as he welcomed the Giants to the White House.

One Newsday Suitor Steps Aside, Another Returns

The owners of The New York Observer dropped out, while Cablevision prepared to get back into the bidding.

Wheels: Revving Up the (Powerless) Mach 5

With the movie version of the classic “Speed Racer” cartoon set to roll out in theaters worldwide, a quick look at the film’s biggest star.

City Room: The Calorie Police Are Out in Force

An appeals court decision has put the city rules requiring calorie counting into effect, at least temporarily. But don't expect any fines just yet. Which food chains are the best at following the guidelines so far?.

Forecasting the Climate, Decade by Decade

Climatologists will create decade-long climate forecasts, just as meteorologists craft weeklong weather forecasts.

The Lede: Pentagon Jumps to Repair Barracks

Inspections are carried out around the world as officials try to soothe concerns at home.

Obama Picks Up Support; Wright Remains a Worry

Some Democratic party leaders and superdelegates said that the controversy over Senator Barack Obama’s former pastor has given them pause.

On the Runway: Our Ms. Spindler & More

Lots of us think about Amy Spindler, the mind of Amy Spindler, and I’m glad people are again discovering her writing. She came to life, I think, in the latter part of her run as fashion critic of the NYT and then again when she became Style Editor of the Magazine. Amy was a good [...].

The Quad: No Change in the B.C.S. Format

There will be no N.F.L.-style playoff system nor will there be a seeded “Plus One” model or any other changes to the format college football uses to determine a national champion.

Pakistan Coalition in Talks on Judges

Leaders of Pakistan’s governing coalition are holding talks over whether and how to restore the high court judges ousted by President Pervez Musharraf in November.

Well: After Cancer, Hope for Painful Side Effect

Painful swelling of arms and legs can be prevented with monitoring and early treatment.

City Room: Petrified Dinosaur Dung, Up for Action

Among the items for sale at a Bonhams auction this afternoon, two pieces of dinosaur dung. A Fukang Meteorite, meanwhile, is expected to sell for more than $2.25 million.

Fed Cuts Rate by a Quarter Point, to 2%

The Federal Reserve reduced short-term interest rates for the seventh time in seven months, the latest in a series of measures to stabilize financial markets.

Federal Contracting Chief Is Forced Out

Lurita A. Doan had been accused of improperly mixing government business with politics as head of the G.S.A.

The Lede: An Unexpected Comic Book Resurrection

The one hero, fans believed, that would never be resurrected. Is nothing sacred?.

H.P. Unveils New Memory Technology

A device, called a memristor, is an electrical resistor with memory properties. The technology could eventually build very dense chips that go beyond DRAM and use much less power.

Rangers’ Avery Has Lacerated Spleen

Forward Sean Avery was hospitalized after he suffered a lacerated spleen during a hit in Tuesday’s loss to the Penguins and will miss the rest of the season.

Paper Cuts: A Playlist by Willy Vlautin

Willy Vlautin (Dan Eccles) On Wednesdays, this blog is the delivery vehicle for “Living With Music,” a playlist of songs from a writer or some other kind of book-world personage. This week: Willy Vlautin, whose new book is "Northline," a novel. He plays in the band Richmond Fontaine, and the first edition of "Northline" comes with a [...].

City Room: U.S. Court Rejects New York Gun Lawsuit

The ruling was a blow to efforts to charge gunmakers with knowingly flooding illicit markets with their weapons.

Rangers’ Avery Has Lacerated Spleen

The New York Rangers forward Sean Avery has been hospitalized after lacerating his spleen during a playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Federal Contracting Chief Resigns

The head of the agency that administers federal contracts has resigned amid allegations of engaging in illegal political activities and doling out no-bid awards.

After Break With Ex-Pastor, Obama Tries to Move On

Senator Barack Obama sought on Wednesday to steer the conversation in the presidential campaign back to the economy.

TV Decoder: The Lowdown on the Upfronts

"Upfronts" may take on new meanings for the broadcast networks this year. They will still sell the bulk of their advertising time in advance but, to varying degrees, they won't stage the dramatic presentations of years past. The presentations "cost $3 million to $5 million a year," Bill Carter reported in December. The fallout of [...].

Goal: Vialli on Champions League

Gianluca Vialli talks about differences in national sports culture and the challemges of playing in the spotlight.

City Room: A Doorman Writes Queens History

Video: When the overnight shift quiets down at large luxury building on the Upper East Side, a doorman turns to a task he loves, researching books about Queens history. By day, he gives tours.

The Lede: University Won’t Raze Site of Killings

An unfathomable deed, and a school’s effort to cope with it, breathes new life into Cole Hall.

Fewer Latino Immigrants Sending Money Home

More than three million Latin American immigrants in the U.S. have stopped sending remittances, a survey said.

Hong Kong Deports Torch Activists

The Olympic torch has arrived in Hong Kong after the Chinese territory deported at least seven activists who planned to protest the flame.

The Next Best Things in Sliced Bread

Seven challengers take on the mighty meatball parm and the elegant B.L.T. to become New York’s next best sandwich.

From Auschwitz, a Torah as Strong as Its Spirit

A Torah that survived the fetid barracks of Auschwitz will be rededicated at an interfaith ceremony on Wednesday.

A New Wave of Vilifying Short Sellers

Short sellers are drawing fire once again, being accused of spreading rumors, persecuting companies and unsettling entire economies.

Traffic Money for N.Y. May Benefit Other Cities

After New York’s plan collapsed, Los Angeles and Chicago have been chosen to receive a total of about $366 million from the government for projects to reduce traffic congestion.

Spirited Apart by Their Quests

Arielle Martin left home to train for the BMX racing event in the Beijing Olympics on the same day that her husband was deployed to Afghanistan.

Against Odds, New Orleans Schools Fight Back

There is still disorder in many classrooms in New Orleans, but there is also learning going on, amid the struggle.

Shortages Threaten Farmers’ Key Tool: Fertilizer

Population growth, shrinking world grain stocks and a growing appetite for meat, particularly in the developing world, has collided with a shortage of fertilizer.

Theater Review | 'The Sound and the Fury': Faulkner’s Haunted Family, Moving in and Out of Time

Elevator Repair Service brings a sanity, humility and theatrical ingenuity to their interpretation of William Faulkner’s 1929 novel.

Federal Money in Health Care Plan From McCain

The senator called for the federal government to give money to states to help cover people who have been denied health insurance.

Bush Says Pain From Economy Defies Easy Fix

President Bush accused the Democratic-controlled Congress of being uncooperative on bills that would address pocketbook issues.

Bits: The $199 iPhone? Something’s Missing

A report says AT&T will subsidize the new iPhone model to sell it for $199. What it doesn’t say is whether monthly data fees will rise at the same time.

Some Athletes’ Genes Help Outwit Doping Test

A study showed that large numbers of men show false negatives in screens testing for doping with testosterone.

Port Authority Liable in 1993 Trade Center Attack

The Port Authority could be forced to pay all the damages to injured survivors and to relatives of those killed in the 1993 bombing.

City Room: Life Lessons From Mayor Bloomberg

The mayor is writing a new book, about the rules for success in business and politics. He will donate the royalties to the World Trade Center memorial.

Obama Breaks Forcefully With Ex-Pastor Over Fiery Remarks

“I find these comments appalling,” Barack Obama said in North Carolina. “It contradicts everything that I’m about and who I am.”

An Unlikely Way to Save a Species: Serve It for Dinner

Saving plants and animals that were once fairly commonplace in America and are now threatened or endangered often involves urging people to eat them.

Barricades of May ’68 Still Divide the French

Forty years ago, French students demanded that the system change. Today, French students, worried about losing state benefits, are demanding that nothing change at all.

City Room: Stop-and-Frisk May Turn Up Pot

The Police Department is disputing findings of a report that says the number of people arrested for small amounts of marijuana in New York City has increased tenfold in the past decade.

Committee Criticizes Move at Journal

The ouster of The Wall Street Journal’s top editor last week did not live up to the conditions that the News Corporation agreed to when it bought the paper, an oversight committee said.

Patent Law Battle a Boon to Lobbyists

In 15 months, two dueling business coalitions have spent $4.3 million lobbying on legislation that calls for the biggest changes in United States patent law in more than 50 years.

Karzai Attack Was Forecast, Intelligence Chief Says

President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan was warned that an attack was being planned against him, an official said.

Bombing Verdict Upheld Against Port Authority

The Port Authority was found negligent in safeguarding the World Trade Center before the 1993 terrorist attack.

McCain Offers Details of His Health Plan

The senator’s plan centers on eliminating tax breaks for employers who provide health insurance for workers.

City Room: Chicago Gets N.Y. Congestion Money

Some of the $354 million in federal money that New York lost when the congestion pricing plan stalled is now headed toward Chicago, which received $153 million from the Department of Transportation.

Federal Mortgage Plan Falls Short, Critics Say

Statistics show that most people who have refinanced are homeowners who make their payments on time, not borrowers in crisis.

Bits: Why Ballmer Will Keep Chasing Yahoo

If Microsoft dropped its bid for Yahoo, it would be admitting it couldn’t really catch up to Google for consumer Web services.

Diner’s Journal: The Question of Favorites

Restaurants that don't need to be fancy to be great.

DealBook: Newsday, the Sale That Isn’t a Sale

Is the Tribune Company dodging the tax man? Not quite, but the newspaper company seems to be doing its best to avoid paying Uncle Sam a piece of the proceeds from the potential sale -- or non-sale, if you happen to be a representative from the Internal Revenue Service -- of Newsday. Newsday, a daily [...].

City Room: Inside a Makeover at the Toy Center

In the renovation of the former International Toy Center opposite Madison Square Park, a developer encounters an unusual interior court and surprising memories of his own boyhood.

Obama Says He’s Outraged by Ex-Pastor’s Comments

“I find these comments appalling,” Barack Obama said in North Carolina. “It contradicts everything that I’m about and who I am.”

Obama Expresses Outrage at Former Pastor’s Remarks

Senator Barack Obama tried to tamp down a furor over remarks by the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr.

Crisis Catches Up to Deutsche Bank

The bank reported a pretax loss of 254 million euros ($396 million) for the first quarter, its first loss in five years, after writing down $4.2 billion in tainted loans and mortgage-backed securities.

Bush Discusses Report on Syria Strike

The president called the release an effort to send a message to Iran, Syria and others about nuclear proliferation.

Trial Opens for Hussein Aide; 28 Dead in Sadr City

Tariq Aziz went on trial in Baghdad as heavy fighting erupted between U.S. soldiers and gunmen in Sadr City.

DealBook: Who’s the Hero in Mars-Wrigley Deal?

Watching the WWE special event earlier this week, I just wished M&A could be so much fun. Then we could see Steve Ballmer superfly onto Jerry Yang, John Malone and Barry Diller in a real cage match, and someone desperately searching for United Technologies' Diebold hostile. But this is fantasy, of course: Deal-making is about [...].

Family Reunited in Austria Incest Case

Members of the Austrian family victimized by a man who imprisoned his daughter for 24 years and fathered seven children with her have had an '‘astonishing’' meeting, officials said.

The Caucus: McCain Describes Health Care Plan

The Republican candidate rolls out details of his proposal at an appearance in Florida.

Well: Parents’ New Miley Problem

Racy photos of Disney's Hannah Montana are steaming up the blogosphere.

Dot Earth: Court Forces Action on Polar Bears

A court forces the Bush administration to speed its deliberation on the status of polar bears.

City Room: 2 Construction Workers Critically Hurt

Two more injured workers are added to the list of recent construction injuries because of accidents in the city. One was in Manhattan and the other was on Staten Island.

Bush Presses Congress on Economy

President Bush called on Congress to introduce measures to lower food and energy prices, stem the mortgage crisis and reduce what he called lavish subsidies to farmers.

DealBook: The Biggest Private Equity Firm

Which is the biggest private equity firm of them all? According to Private Equity International, it's Carlyle Group. The magazine has just published its second-annual ranking of the top 50 private equity firms in the world for its upcoming May issue. As it did last year, Washington-based Carlyle leads the pack. Surprised? Well, the ranking doesn't actually [...].

NYC: Cleared as Criminals, but Forever on Trial

Few New Yorkers are likely to hail the three men acquitted in the Sean Bell case as great detectives.

Consumer Confidence Slips as Home Prices Drop

American homes are losing their value at the fastest rate in two decades, a report said, while a confidence survey showed a growing gloom among consumers.

Bush Speaking on the Economy

President Bush aimed Tuesday to address mounting anxieties about U.S. economic problems as energy prices soar and more Americans lose their homes in foreclosures.

City Room: Microlending in Queens

A Nobel Laureate brings his business model of microfinancing from Bangladesh to Jackson Heights.

The Lede: On YouTube, Decrepit Army Barracks

An unwelcoming situation for U.S. troops returning from war.

Lincoln Journal: An Irascible Firebrand, Finally Quieted by Term Limits

The senior senator of Nebraska’s unicameral Legislature is going out the way he came in: obstinately, and with a whole lot to say in his T-shirt and jeans.

Iranian President’s Visit Tests India

The visit by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gives India a chance to show that it is willing to assert its independence from the United States.

In a 6-to-3 Vote, Justices Uphold a Voter ID Law

The Supreme Court said the challengers to an Indiana law had failed to prove that the law’s ID requirement was an unconstitutional burden for voters.

Kerkorian Buys Stake in Ford

Upon completing his offer for a total of 120 million shares, Kirk Kerkorian would own a 5.6 percent stake in Detroit’s second-largest automaker.

Mexico City Journal: ‘Virtual Kidnappings’ Exploit Very Real Fears

The latest crime craze in Mexico relies on a variety of tricks to make people believe their loved ones are being held for ransom, when, in fact, they are not.

Oil Price Rise Fails to Open Tap

A central reason that oil supplies are not rising with demand is that major producers outside OPEC, like Russia, Mexico and Norway, are showing signs of sluggishness.

As North Carolina Primary Looms, Eyes on Edwards

Neither John Edwards nor his wife has endorsed a candidate, despite the growing intensity of the Democratic race.

Advertising: A New Mideast Paper Vows to Be Different

One of the Middle East’s wealthiest ruling families has a new asset: The National, a newspaper that promises independence from its royal owners.

Severe Virginia Storms Kill One

Authorities say one person has died and at least 200 injured as severe storms cut through central and southeastern Virginia.

Hotels Try New Features With Test Rooms

Hotels are increasingly using test rooms with experimental technology and features.

United Evaluates Its Merger Options

The chief executive of United, Glenn F. Tilton, indicated on Monday that the carrier’s efforts to find a partner would continue after a rival, Continental Airlines, abandoned merger talks.

City Room: Ask About Alternative Energy

Taking Questions: Through Friday, Carol E. Murphy will answer reader questions about alternative energy choices for consumers, what New York City is doing to decrease its reliance on fossil fuels and how city dwellers can decrease their carbon footprint.

The Lede: The Allure of the Forever Stamp

Risky investments seem to be everywhere these days — except for one unique deal at the local post office.

Even Amid High Oil Prices, Troubling Signs in Production

High prices have done little to attract new production or to suppress global demand, and the resulting mismatch has sent oil prices spiraling.

Gazan Mother and 4 Children Killed

A Palestinian mother and her four young children were killed in Gaza during an Israeli operation against militants, and a dispute quickly arose over exactly how they had died.

Mars to Buy Wrigley’s for $23 Billion

The deal for the chewing gum company, financed in part by Warren E. Buffett, creates a confectionery behemoth.

U.S. Begins Sending Out Tax Rebates

The federal government began issuing electronic tax rebates under a $168 billion program to bolster the sagging economy.

Bits: Verizon Makes Money by Cutting Prices

Verizon says that until its recent $99 unlimited voice wireless plan, only 4 percent of customers chose to pay $99 or more. Now it’s getting 13 percent of its customers at that level.

Bits: Verizon Makes Money by Cutting Prices

Verizon says that until its recent $99 unlimited voice wireless plan, only 4 percent of customers chose to pay $99 or more. Now it’s getting 13 percent of its customers at that level.

U.S. Begins Sending Out Tax Rebates

The federal government began issuing electronic tax rebates under a $168 billion program to bolster the sagging economy.

Kerkorian Buys 4.7% of Ford and Plans More

Kirk Kerkorian’s investment arm said that it had bought 100 million Ford shares since April 2 for $690 million.

Supreme Court Upholds Voter Identification Law in Indiana

In a 6-to-3 ruling, justices rejected arguments that a requirement that voters produce photo identification imposes unjustified burdens on the poor and minorities.

As North Carolina Primary Looms, Eyes on Edwards

Neither John Edwards nor his wife has endorsed a candidate, despite the growing intensity of the Democratic race.

Wright Says Criticism Is Attack on Black Church

The Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. defended comments of his that have become an issue in the presidential campaign.

The Lede: The Allure of the Forever Stamp

Risky investments seem to be everywhere these days — except for one unique deal at the local post office.

Winds Fan California Wildfires

Strong gusts threatened to fan the flames of intense wildfires that have burned through hundreds of acres of dry brush near Los Angeles for several days.

Austria Says Man Locked Up Daughter

Austrian police have arrested a 73-year-old man who they say kept his daughter locked in a cellar for 24 years and fathered seven children with her.

City Room: City Aims to Double Bike Commuters

Bike Month has started early, with the release of the city's strategic plan to double cycling by 2015, a competition to find the most bike-friendly employers, rides, beer tours, lessons, repair workshops and more.

Even Amid High Oil Prices, Troubling Signs in Production

High prices have done little to attract new production or to suppress global demand, and the resulting mismatch has sent oil prices spiraling.

As North Carolina Primary Looms, Eyes on Edwards

Neither John Edwards nor his wife have endorsed a candidate, despite the growing intensity of the Democratic race.

The Lede: Russian Student Jailed for Prank

Russia may be harder on pranksters than many Western countries.

Battle in Brooklyn | A Principal’s Rise and Fall: Critics Cost Muslim Educator Her Dream School

The fight against a school in Brooklyn was led by an organized movement to stop Muslim citizens who are seeking an expanded role in American public life.

Well: The Truth About the Spinning Dancer

The false claims of a dancing silhouette.

Well: The Truth About the Spinning Dancer

The false claims of a dancing silhouette.

The Caucus: As Wright Speaks Out, New Problems for Obama?

Mr. Wright’s return to the national stage has provided more sound bites that could haunt the Obama campaign.

Family Killed in Israeli Operation

A Palestinian mother and her four young children were killed in Gaza during an Israeli operation against militants, and a dispute quickly arose over exactly how they had died.

The Lede: Day’s Headlines, Full of Second Chances

Welcoming arms for Jérôme Kerviel, the Olympic torch, General Motors and Jerry Springer.

Winds Fan California Wildfires

Strong gusts threatened to fan the flames of intense wildfires that have burned through hundreds of acres of dry brush near Los Angeles for several days.

Wright Says Criticism Is Attack on Black Church

The Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. mounted a spirited defense of views and sermons that have become an issue in the presidential campaign.

Supreme Court Upholds Voter Identification Law in Indiana

In a 6-to-3 ruling, justices rejected arguments that a requirement that voters produce photo identification imposes unjustified burdens on the poor and minorities.

Dot Earth: Defending ‘Warming Island’ Claim

An Arctic explorer defends his discovery of "Warming Island.".

City Room: Lost World of the Fulton Fish Market

The lost world of the Fulton Fish Market is on display at South Street Seaport, which is exhibiting a collection of 37 photographs of the market, taken in the 1970's and 1980's by Barbara G. Mensch.

Supreme Court Upholds Voter ID Law in Indiana

The ruling upheld a law that opponents said would deter voters, but supporters said would prevent fraud.

The Lede: Tijuana Violence Flares as Chicago Cools

Two very different cities shaken by gang violence in the past two weeks.

Austria Says Man Locked Up Daughter

Austrian police have arrested a 73-year-old man who they say kept his daughter locked in a cellar for 24 years and fathered seven children with her.

The Rail: A 1979 Red Smith Column on the Derby

From The New York Times archives: Red Smith looks at the 1979 Kentucky Derby.

Kerkorian Buys 4.7% of Ford and Plans More

Tracinda, the investment vehicle of Kirk Kerkorian, said that it had bought 100 million Ford shares since April 2.

DealBook: Deadline for Yahoo Bid Passes

So far, there's been only radio silence on the Microsoft-Yahoo front. The three-week deadline that Microsoft gave the Internet media company to sign onto its unsolicited bid has passed without an announcement from either side, raising the possibility that the software giant may go hostile, MarketWatch reported. Microsoft's chief executive, Steven Ballmer, had given Yahoo's board until [...].

DealBook: Tracinda Begins Offer for Ford Shares

Tracinda, the investment vehicle of Kirk Kerkorian, said it would begin a tender offer for 20 million shares in Ford at $8.50 per share, a 13.3 percent premium to the stock’s closing price on Friday.

Mars Acquires Wrigley’s for $23 Billion

The deal for the chewing gum company, financed in part by Warren E. Buffett, creates a confectionery behemoth that could spur a cascade of mergers.

Israel Strike in Gaza Kills 7, Officials Say

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) -- An Israeli tank shell slammed into a tiny Gaza Strip home Monday during a skirmish with gunmen, killing a Palestinian woman and four of her children as they prepared to sit down for breakfast, officials and relatives said.

In Iraq, Peaceful Protests and Attacks

A demonstration against violence was held by members of the Iraqi Parliament even as clashes went on nearby.

Passenger Trains Collide in Eastern China

The crash killed at least 66 people and injured hundreds more, a state news agency reported, making it one of the deadliest rail accidents in recent years.

38 Militants Killed in Baghdad

The U.S. military says American and Iraqi troops have killed 38 militants in fighting in Baghdad.

Candy Maker Reported Near Deal for Chewing Gum Giant

Mars, maker of M&M’s, was said to be near a $22-billion deal to acquire Wrigley, the gum company, people involved in the talks said.

Train Collision Kills Dozens in Eastern China

The crash killed at least 43 people and injured 247, a state news agency reported, making it one of the deadliest rail accidents in recent years.

A Pampered Champion’s Finicky Taste

In an industry that requires horses to breed the old-fashioned way, War Emblem’s lack of interest has been costly.

Group Urges Ban on Medical Giveaways

The proposed ban is the result of a two-year effort to create policy governing interactions between the medical colleges and drug and medical device companies.

Dental Clinics, Meeting a Need With No Dentist

A program in Alaska trains dental therapists to provide basic services, such as drilling and filling cavities, often at a lower cost and in communities chronically underserved.

Election Day in Florida May Look Familiar

Eight years after the “hanging chads,” experts say it is harder to vote in Florida than in nearly every other state.

Eyes on Blue-Collar Voters, Obama Shifts Style

Fearful that he is being portrayed as out of touch with working-class Democrats, the senator is trading big stadium rallies for smaller town-hall-style meetings.

Signs of Attacks on the Opposition Rise in Zimbabwe

Evidence of widespread retribution against people who supported Zimbabwe’s opposition party in last month’s election has begun to stream out.

Loan Industry Fighting Rules on Mortgages

One common industry criticism of the plan to put in place tougher regulations is that tighter rules could make many mortgages more expensive.

Her Dream, Branded as a Threat

A chorus of critics cost a Muslim educator her school in what they call an early skirmish in a broader struggle.

Lawyers Fear Monitoring in Cases on Terrorism

Across the country, particularly in Oregon, lawyers who represent suspects in terrorism-related investigations fear their clients are being secretly monitored by the U.S. government.

Olympic Torch Begins North Korea Leg

North Korea has been critical of disruptions to the torch relay elsewhere and has supported Beijing in its crackdown against violent protests in Tibet.

Austria Says Man Jailed Daughter for 24 Years

Austrian police arrested a 73-year-old man who they believe kept his daughter locked in a cellar for 24 years and fathered seven children with her, three who never emerged into daylight from their prison.

Karzai Escapes Attack in Kabul by Gunmen

The attack by suspected Taliban insurgents on a military parade in the capital, which killed three, was embarrassing for the Afghan government.

Calif. Wildfire Forces Evacuations

Firefighters gained ground Sunday against an early season wildfire that slowly chewed its way through dense brush near Los Angeles, forcing more than 1,000 people from homes in the foothills.

Continental Abandons Merger Talks With United

Continental’s decision to remain an independent carrier was a blow to lengthy efforts by United to find a merger partner.

A Pampered Champion’s Finicky Taste

In an industry that requires horses to breed the old-fashioned way, War Emblem’s lack of interest has been costly.

Video Game Review | Grand Theft Auto IV: Grand Theft Auto Takes On New York

Grand Theft Auto IV is a violent, intelligent, profane, endearing, obnoxious, sly, richly textured and thoroughly compelling work of cultural satire disguised as fun.

Olympic Torch Begins North Korea Leg

North Korea has been critical of disruptions to the torch relay elsewhere and has supported Beijing in its crackdown against violent protests in Tibet.

Video Game Review | Grand Theft Auto IV: Grand Theft Auto Takes On New York

Grand Theft Auto IV is a violent, intelligent, profane, endearing, obnoxious, sly, richly textured and thoroughly compelling work of cultural satire disguised as fun.

Election Day in Florida May Look Familiar

Eight years after the “hanging chads,” experts say it is harder to vote in Florida than in nearly every other state.

Peaceful Protest Mixes With Attacks in Sadr City

A demonstration against violence was held by members of the Iraqi Parliament even as clashes went on nearby.

Her Dream, Branded as a Threat

A chorus of critics cost a Muslim educator her school in what they call an early skirmish in a broader struggle.

Signs of Attacks on the Opposition Rise in Zimbabwe

Evidence of widespread retribution against people who supported Zimbabwe’s opposition party in last month’s election has begun to stream out.

Loan Industry Fighting rules on Mortgages

One common industry criticism of the plan to put in place tougher regulations is that tighter rules could make many mortgages more expensive.

Eyes on Blue-Collar Voters, Obama Shifts Style

Fearful that he is being portrayed as out of touch with working-class Democrats, the senator is trading big stadium rallies for smaller town-hall-style meetings.

Lawyers Fear Monitoring in Cases on Terrorism

Across the country, particularly in Oregon, lawyers who represent suspects in terrorism-related investigations fear their clients are being secretly monitored by the U.S. government.

Group Urges Ban on Medical Giveaways

The proposed ban is the result of a two-year effort to create policy governing interactions between the medical colleges and drug and medical device companies.

Dental Clinics, Meeting a Need With No Dentist

A program in Alaska trains dental therapists to provide basic services, such as drilling and filling cavities, often at a lower cost and in communities chronically underserved.

Music Review | Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival: Desert Reign: Coachella as Prince’s Castle

Prince directly appealed to the rampant sense of nostalgia among ticket buyers at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Austrian Accused of Holding Daughter Captive for 24 Years

Austrian police arrested a 73-year-old man who they believe kept his daughter locked in a cellar for 24 years and fathered seven children with her, three who never emerged into daylight from their prison.

Continental Abandons Merger Talks With United

Continental’s decision to remain an independent carrier was a blow to lengthy efforts by United to find a merger partner.

Group Urges Ban on Industry Gifts at Medical Schools

Drug and medical device companies should be banned from offering gifts to doctors, staff and students in all 129 of the nation’s medical colleges, an influential college association has concluded.

BlackBerry’s Quest: Fend Off the iPhone

Since the iPhone went on sale last summer, the contours of the smartphone market have begun to shift rapidly toward consumers.

Campaign Memo: Clinton Trumpets Her Blue-Collar Pitch in Indiana

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, who has spent her life climbing the ladders of education, wealth and power, is climbing down.

Peaceful Protests Mix With Armed Attacks in Sadr City

A peaceful demonstration against continued violence was held by members of the Iraqi Parliament even as clashes went on nearby.

Through Weegee’s Lens

Jill Freedman was born decades after the legendary photographer of ’30s grit, but her visions of the underside of the city of the ’70s have a similar power to shock.

Calif. Wildfire Forces Evacuations

A wildfire that has scorched 270 acres near Pasadena might not be under control for days, officials said.

Chinese Clash With Protesters at Seoul Torch Rally

Thousands of young Chinese assembled to defend their country’s troubled Olympic torch relay pushed through police lines and some attacked protesters.

McCain Used Wife’s Jet for Little Cost

The cash-short McCain campaign gave itself an advantage last summer by using a corporate jet owned by a company headed by the candidate’s wife.

Korean Tries to Set Himself on Fire at Torch Run

A North Korean defector tried to set himself on fire to halt the Olympic torch relay through Seoul while thousands of police guarded the flame from protesters.

Karzai Escapes an Assassination Attempt

President Hamid Karzai survived an assassination attempt at a military parade in central Kabul when suspected Taliban insurgents fired mortars and bullets.

Karzai Is Safe After Fleeing Gunfire at Event

Suspected Taliban militants unleashed automatic fire at a ceremony attended by the Afghan president.

In Argentina’s Grain Belt, Farmers Revolt Over Taxes

Farmers say talks with the national government are going nowhere and are yet more proof that the president does not understand them.

Navy Limits Nominations to Space Program

The cutback comes as the service tries to retain the expertise it needs to fulfill its wartime obligations while experiencing an overall decline in its numbers.