September 2009
Pope Ends Visit to Czech Republic →
Pope Benedict XVI said on his last day in the Czech Republic that communism failed because it rejected God.
Soldiers Fire on Protesters in Guinea →
Soldiers fired into a crowded stadium where demonstrators had gathered to protest against the West African nation’s coup leader Monday, killing at least 10 people, an Associated Press reporter said.
Obama to Attend Olympic Vote →
President Obama will travel to Copenhagen later this week to support Chicago’s bid to bid host to the 2016 Summer Games.
Foreign Airlines Rush Ahead of U.S. on Cellphones →
Unlike on domestic jets, cellphones can be used on more than 15,000 flights a month run by foreign carriers.
Xerox Buys Outsourcing Company for $6.4 Billion →
The acquisition of Dallas-based Affiliated Computer Services expands Xerox’s foothold in a growing industry.
A Queens School Copes With Crowding That’s a Sign... →
Francis Lewis High is one of a number of New York City public schools teeming with students despite the system’s overall drop in enrollment in recent years.
Honduras Shuts Down 2 News Outlets →
Two stations that regularly broadcast calls from the deposed president, Manuel Zelaya, were closed in a crackdown on civil liberties by the de facto government.
Iran Conducts New Tests of Mid-Range Missiles →
It was not the first such test conducted by Iran, but it came at a time of high tension over Tehran’s nuclear program.
E.U. Report to Blame Both Sides in Georgia War →
An investigation is expected to conclude that Georgia set off the conflict, but to place blame on Russia for creating and exploiting the conditions that led to war.
In Some States, a Push to Ban Mandate on Insurance →
There is a movement in more than a dozen states to outlaw a crucial element of health care reform: the requirement that everyone be insured or pay a penalty.
Perry Vaults Into Lead at Tour Championship →
Finishing the third round at eight under par, Kenny Perry is teaching the youngsters a lesson, this time in golf’s richest event.
N.F.L. Quality-Control Coaches Learn It All →
For little pay and glory, some N.F.L. head coaches started out in quality control, learning from the ground up.
Dozens Killed in Philippines Flooding →
Tropical Storm Ketsana killed at least 40 people and stranded thousands in the capital’s worst flooding in more than 42 years.
Florida’s Tebow Taken to Hospital →
Tim Tebow was taken to a hospital by ambulance after a hard hit to the head in the third quarter of No. 1 Florida’s game against Kentucky on Saturday night.
Mourners Remember Yale Student →
Annie Le, who was founded murdered on what was to be her wedding day, was remembered Saturday as a brilliant woman who hoped to change the world through her medical research.
Afghanistan Troop Request Splits Advisers to Obama →
President Obama has discovered that the military is not monolithic in support of the plan and that some of the civilian advisers he respects most have deep reservations.
A Burst of Technology, Helping the Blind to See →
Research based on advances in technology and biology is raising hopes for progress on one of science’s holy grails.
Surfing as Rehab for Those Fighting Addiction →
Now clean, Darryl Virostko will teach surfing and other sports to patients undergoing supervised alcohol and drug rehabilitation.
California Struggles With Paroled Sex Offenders →
Officers are struggling to keep track of parolees in a state that discharges more than 120,000 inmates annually.
Smuggling Europe’s Waste to Poorer Countries →
Exporting waste illegally to poor countries is now a vast business, as companies try to reduce the costs of environmental laws.
U.S. Job Seekers Exceed Openings by Record Ratio →
Unemployed Americans now confront a job market that is bleaker than ever in the current recession, and employment prospects are still getting worse.
U.S. to Demand Inspection of New Iran Plant... →
The Obama administration plans to tell Iran this week that it must soon open a newly revealed nuclear enrichment site to international inspectors, according to senior officials.
Women at Arms: Wartime Soldier, Conflicted Mom →
The U.S. military has in large part adapted to women fighting successfully alongside men. Motherhood, though, poses a more formidable challenge.
Before Sunday’s Big Game Is Saturday’s →
Professional football players are true to their school when talk in the locker room turns from the job of the N.F.L. to the rivalries of college football.
Wife of Redskins Owner Finds Her Voice in Cancer... →
Tanya Snyder, the wife of Redskins principal owner Dan Snyder, is becoming the face of the N.F.L.’s effort during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
5 Americans Killed in Afghanistan →
The attacks came in southern Afghanistan, where new American brigades are pressing offensives against a resilient Taliban and other insurgents.
Trial of Former Israeli Leader Begins →
Ehud Olmert, the former prime minister, appeared in court on Friday on corruption charges.
Your Money: The Fight Over Flexible Spending... →
To help pay for a health care bill, one proposal involves capping the amount people can put into special accounts for health-related spending.
G20 Upbeat on Economy, Pledges Financial Reform →
The Group of 20 promised to give rising powers such as China more say in rebuilding and guiding the global economy.
Thousands Hold Peaceful March at G-20 Summit →
Several thousand demonstrators espousing and denouncing a host of causes converged on downtown Pittsburgh Friday.
Susan Atkins, Manson Follower, Dies →
Ms. Atkins, 61, spent four decades in prison for her role of the killings of Sharon Tate and seven others in 1969.
Room for Debate: Can Sanctions Work Against Iran? →
What strategies might be deployed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons?
U.S. and Allies Warn Iran Over Nuclear ‘Deception’ →
President Obama and the leaders of Britain and France accused Iran of building a secret underground plant to manufacture nuclear fuel. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Friday dismissed the accusation that the…
Judge Orders Terror Suspect to New York for Trial →
The transfer was ordered a day after a grand jury in Brooklyn charged Najibullah Zazi with conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction.
As Detroit Mayor, Bing Does Not Sugarcoat the... →
Dave Bing, the former basketball star, delivers grim news daily, even as he seeks election to a full term in a city that has endured great upheaval and misery.
Senator Tries to Allay Fears on Health Overhaul →
Senator Bill Nelson of Florida is trying to block a potential cut in Medicare Advantage benefits for older Americans.
Home Sales Falter After 4-Month Gain →
Sales of previously owned homes fell unexpectedly last month, an industry group reported, showing that a budding recovery in the housing market remains weak.
Veterans Report G.I. Bill Fund Delays →
Thousands of veterans attending college on the new G.I. Bill are having to take out loans or dig into savings because of delays in payments from the program.
Obama to Use Current Law to Support Detentions →
The argument that no specific permission is needed from Congress was first advanced by the Bush administration.
Former Kennedy Aide Is Appointed to Fill His... →
Gov. Deval Patrick on Thursday appointed Paul G. Kirk Jr., a former aide and longtime confidant of the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy.
Jets’ Sanchez Defies the Rookie Label →
Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has already shown the poise of a more experienced player in his two N.F.L. starts.
The Caucus: Getting Out the Anti-Globalization... →
Organizers of protests at the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh have set up lines of communication on the Internet.
U.N. Security Council Adopts Measure on Nuclear... →
The resolution is aimed at ensuring full compliance with international arms agreements from countries like Iran and North Korea.
Terror Suspect Is Charged With Plot to Use Bombs →
Najibullah Zazi, charged in Brooklyn on Thursday, is at the center of an investigation of a possible Qaeda plot.
Taliban Widen Afghan Attacks From Base in Pakistan →
The Taliban’s expansion into regions of Afghanistan over which they once had little influence comes as the Obama administration is reassessing its military strategy in the nation.
Palin Speaks to Investors in Hong Kong →
Sarah Palin spoke about federal bailouts and U.S. government deficits, in what was billed as her first speech abroad.
Yankees 6, Angels 5: Yankees Clinch a Playoff... →
The Yankees will return to the postseason after a one-year hiatus, clinching in the eighth inning of their game against Anaheim, when Oakland beat the Rangers.
Room for Debate: Academic Standards →
A discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of a national math and English curriculum.
Dust Storm Blankets Eastern Australia →
The country’s worst dust storm in 70 years covered the east coast Wednesday in a cloud of red Outback grit.
Chase and Bank of America Revise Fee Policies →
Two banks are changing their debit card programs to end some charges that have enraged consumers.