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Nov 20 2009 11:00 pm The City

Quiet Shift in Budget May Prompt City Job Cuts

The Bloomberg administration, which has said it wants to avert layoffs, has not disclosed the change to the public.

11:00 pm The City

What Makes Cities Live

The fight for the genuine in the world's great cities is also a fight for jobs, workers and creativity.

4:36 pm Home Page, Science, Health

Signs That Swine Flu Has Peaked in U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said flu activity was declining in all regions of the country.

4:35 pm Environment, Science, Home Page

Hacked E-mails Fuel Climate Change Skeptics

The e-mails and documents hacked from a computer server at a British university will undoubtedly raise questions about the actions of some scientists.

4:33 pm Home Page

Dialysis Unit Closing Hits Illegal Immigrants Hard

When Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta closed its dialysis unit, many illegal immigrants had to scramble to find treatment.

4:30 pm Pro Football

Death of Drew Brees' Mother Ruled a Suicide

GRANBY, Colo. (AP) -- The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide.

4:30 pm Home Page

Hearing Set for Fort Hood Suspect

An attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says his client will have his first court hearing in his hospital room on Saturday.

4:29 pm International, Middle East

Saturday Profile: In Iraq, a Blunt Civilian Is a Fixture by the General’s Side

Emma Sky, a Briton, initially opposed the war but now has a place in Gen. Ray Odierno’s inner circle.

4:27 pm International, Middle East, Home Page

U.S. Fears Iraq Development Projects May Go to Waste

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.

4:23 pm International

E.U. Leaders Make Unity in the Bloc Their First Job

With Europe’s new top jobs going to two low-key bridge-builders, the bloc appears to have set its sights on repairing internal divisions before trying to construct a bigger global role.

4:12 pm Arts, Movie Reviews

To Blacks, Precious Is ‘Demeaned’ or ‘Angelic’

“Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” has sparked heated debate about its meaning since its limited release.

4:10 pm Sports, Soccer, Other Sports

FIFA Confirms No Replay for France-Ireland Game

Soccer’s ruling body rejected an Irish appeal to replay the World Cup qualifier between France and Ireland, citing the finality of a referee’s decisions during the game.

4:09 pm Home Page, Other Sports, Sports, Soccer

Arrests in Europe Over Soccer Fixing Investigation

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.


4:09 pm International, Soccer, Middle East, Africa

For Bread or Soccer, Egypt Is Ready for a Riot

History has proven there are two subjects that will move Egyptians into the streets in riotous numbers, crashing windows, battling each other and defying an army of club-wielding riot police.

4:00 pm Pro Football

Bush Questionable for Tampa Bay

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

3:52 pm Home Page, New York Region

Budget Shift May Prompt City Job Cuts

The Bloomberg administration, which has said it wants to avert layoffs, has not disclosed the change to the public.

3:50 pm Pro Football

Ravens' Edwards Plans Appeal of Fine for Roughness

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.

3:47 pm Magazine

The Ethicist: What to Do With the Boat

The drifting obligation of an abandoned boat; the hazards of hands-free communication.

3:47 pm Business, Home Page

In Survey, Hard Times Before Slump

One in five Americans needed help paying for basic needs, according to a 2005 census survey.

3:42 pm Sunday Styles, Dining and Wine

A Good Appetite: Feeding a Runner With Miles to Burn

Pasta with pungent kale pesto and butternut squash packs a carbohydrate wallop.