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NYT

Senate Allies Fault Obama on Stimulus - 01/09/2009 08:29 AM

The president-elect’s economic recovery plan ran into cross-fire from his own party, suggesting that it could take more time to pass than Democrats once hoped.

Nationwide Inquiry on Bids for Municipal Bonds - 01/09/2009 10:33 AM

The authorities have been investigating what appears to be collusion in the multibillion-dollar municipal bonds market.

Two Qaeda Leaders Killed in U.S. Strike in Pakistan - 01/09/2009 08:37 AM

An American missile strike on Jan. 1 in Pakistan killed two leaders of Al Qaeda, an American official said.

Florida 24, Oklahoma 14: Florida Raises Another Trophy - 01/09/2009 10:33 AM

Tim Tebow led the Gators to a 24-14 victory over the Sooners, and Florida celebrated its second national title in the past three seasons.

36 Hours in Reykjavik, Iceland - 01/09/2009 09:36 AM

The country’s financial collapse — a sharp devaluation of the currency — hasn’t dampened the capital city of its vibrant spirit.

U.N. and Red Cross Add to Outcry on Gaza War - 01/09/2009 10:13 AM

The U.N. Security Council passed a resolution calling for a cease-fire, and the Red Cross accused Israel of neglecting the injured.

As His Inmates Grew Thinner, a Sheriff’s Wallet Grew Fatter - 01/09/2009 09:45 AM

An Alabama man was jailed for inadequately feeding inmates and pocketing the leftover food allowance.

Deal Struck to End Gas Cutoff - 01/09/2009 09:07 AM

The European Union said that gas supplies to the Continent should resume shortly, after a deal was struck late Thursday with Ukraine and Russia.

Suicide Bomber Kills 10 in Afghanistan - 01/09/2009 10:09 AM

A suicide bomber walked into a shop in southern Afghanistan and detonated explosives on his body, killing at least 10 people, the provincial governor said.

Citi Reaches Deal With Lawmakers on Home Loans - 01/09/2009 07:58 AM

Under the plan, bankruptcy judges will be allowed to alter home loans in an effort to prevent foreclosures.

Fighter Sees His Paradise in Gaza’s Pain - 01/09/2009 08:04 AM

At Shifa Hospital, ordinary people are squeezed between suicidal fighters and a powerful military.

Fatal Avalanches Rattle Ski Country in the West - 01/09/2009 09:00 AM

Weather patterns have created uncommonly widespread conditions of instability at ski resorts, wreaking havoc on the start of the ski season.

Latinos Recall Pattern of Attacks Before Long Island Killing - 01/09/2009 08:31 AM

Many Latinos in Patchogue, N.Y., believe that Marcelo Lucero would be alive today if the police had taken crimes against them more seriously.

City Room: Paterson’s Questionnaire for Would-Be Senators - 01/09/2009 02:53 AM

Document: Read the questionnaire that Gov. David A. Paterson of New York asked candidates for the appointment to fill out.