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A Symphony of Steel

1 hour 21 min ago
In lots throughout New York City, drums are being pounded in preparation for the Steel Band Panorama Competition.

Hurricane Weakens as It Hits the Coast

1 hour 21 min ago
A diminished Hurricane Earl on Friday churned north through the Atlantic toward the communities along Cape Cod.

Quake of 7.0 Hits New Zealand

1 hour 23 min ago
A major earthquake hit 20 miles west of the city early Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said.

U.S. Lost Jobs in August, but Fewer Than Expected

1 hour 23 min ago
Private employers added 67,000 jobs, more than forecast, but governments shed jobs in August as the jobless rate rose to 9.6 percent.

Is This Venus Williams’s Last Call?

1 hour 35 min ago
At 30, she says her career has been so untraditional that there is no need for people to consider her age a liability.

Taliban Claim Deadly Attack on Shiites in Pakistan

1 hour 55 min ago
The explosion, two days after another attack, killed at least 40 people, as militants intensify their campaign to destabilize the Pakistani government.

Beliefs: Web Site Mixes Satire, Religion and the Weather

2 hours 6 min ago
The “Is My Husband Gay?” column brought new popularity to Christwire. Yes, it’s all one big joke.

Pessimism Permeates Mideast Media on Peace Talks

2 hours 9 min ago
Many Palestinian and Israeli commentators described this week’s talks in Washington as mere political theater.

BP Says Limits on Drilling Imperil Oil Spill Payouts

3 hours 18 min ago
The company says proposed legislation could disrupt its efforts to set aside $20 billion for claims and penalties.

New York Poll Finds Wariness for Muslim Site

3 hours 29 min ago
The poll indicated that support for a center planned near ground zero is tepid in its home town.

Critics Root for Espada’s Exit, but He’s Dug In

4 hours 53 min ago
The state Senate majority leader faces a tough battle in the primary, but he remains defiant and formidable.

Depositors Panic Over Bank Crisis in Afghanistan

5 hours 29 min ago
A bank official tried to calm fears of a meltdown at Kabul Bank, while depositors were unable to withdraw money.

Complaint Box | The Expanding Workday

5 hours 50 min ago
Nowadays, the day is done when your work is done. And the work is never really done. How did that happen?

The Irrational Reasons for Liking Certain Players

5 hours 54 min ago
Fans tend to assign players personalities based on their behavior on court, which may or may not be fair.

Crossroads County: Fewer Young Voters See Themselves as Democrats

6 hours 36 min ago
Though many students are liberals on social issues, the weak job market has taken a toll on their loyalties.

Experts Fear Mideast Talks Are Too Ambitious

7 hours 21 min ago
Some veteran peace process practitioners say Israel and the Palestinians should first aim for a partial solution because the gaps between the positions are too wide.

Soldiers Kill 25 in Mexico Gun Battle

8 hours 31 min ago
Mexico’s military says 25 suspects have been shot dead by soldiers in a gunbattle near the U.S. border.

Book Sets Off Immigration Debate in Germany

10 hours 32 min ago
Thilo Sarrazin, a former official who has been criticized as espousing racist views, has set off a discussion about Germany’s immigration policy.

Miami Airport Reopens After Evacuation

11 hours 58 sec ago
A passenger was detained after a screener spotted something suspicious in a checked bag.

Employers Push Costs for Health on Workers

12 hours 31 min ago
Employers passed all of the increases in insurance premiums this year to their employees, a survey found.