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Mar 18 2010 8:41 pm Movie Reviews, International

Polanski Appeal Alleges More Secret Dealings by Judge in ’77 Case

Lawyers for the director Roman Polanski said that testimony by a former prosecutor supports their claims of judicial misconduct.

8:40 pm Movie Reviews

Movie Review | 'The Killing Jar': Hostages at the Diner

“The Killing Jar” is a cheapie hostage drama with a lot more swagger than substance.

8:40 pm Media and Advertising, Business

Christiane Amanpour to Host ‘This Week’ on ABC

ABC has been seeking a replacement for George Stephanopoulos, who shifted from “This Week” to “Good Morning America.”

8:40 pm Pro Basketball

Jordan Calls Owning Bobcats ''dream Come True''

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A relaxed Michael Jordan broke into a wide smile as he sat at his desk Thursday night amid his whirlwind week of realizing a longtime goal of becoming an NBA owner.

8:40 pm Middle East, International, Home Page

Woman Known as JihadJane Pleads Not Guilty

Colleen R. LaRose, 46, known by her Internet name, “JihadJane,”, pleaded guilty in Philadelphia to charges of being a terrorist sympathizer.

8:40 pm Business, Media and Advertising

Strategy Tests Lower Price on New CDs

The company will test whether lower prices — $10 or less — will attract consumers who have cut back on buying CDs.

8:37 pm Other Sports, College Basketball, Sports

Hummel’s Slip Sent Purdue Sliding Down the Bracket

Robbie Hummel did not lead the team in points, rebounds or assists, but his absence could be critical for No. 4 Purdue against No. 13 Siena.


8:35 pm Movie Reviews

Movie Review | 'Shutterbug': Photographer, Camera, Subjects

They say you should never look directly into the sun — unless you’re the star of a teeny-tiny indie and need an excuse to squint and experience visions.

8:34 pm International, Americas, Home Page

Raids Aim to Find Killers of 3 in Mexico

Agents cracked down on a gang in El Paso, Tex., to determine whether it was behind the deaths of three people tied to the American consulate in Ciudad Juarez.

8:30 pm Home Page, International, Europe

Rift on Iran Emerges as Clinton Visits Moscow

In a tart public clash over Iran, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said that the planned opening of a Russian-built nuclear power plant in Iran would send the wrong signal.

8:30 pm Media and Advertising, World Business, Business

Advertising: Madison Avenue Finds Old and New Media Can Coexist

Marketers are using Web video along with — rather than in place of — television.

8:30 pm New York Region

After Oct. 31 Clash, Paterson Aides Scrambled

When David Johnson’s companion accused him of domestic violence, it set off a flurry of phone calls to head off embarrassment for the Paterson administration.

8:30 pm Sports, Other Sports, College Basketball

South: St. Mary’s 80, Richmond 71: St. Mary’s Beats Richmond in N.C.A.A. Tournament

Center Omar Samhan scored 29 points as St. Mary’s advanced to play second-seeded Villanova.


8:30 pm New York Region, Home Page

Prosecutors Describe ‘Hunt’ for Hispanic Victim

Opening statements were heard in the trial of the young man charged with killing an immigrant on Long Island.

8:28 pm Movie Reviews

Movie Review | 'Hubble 3D': The Universe Up There

“Hubble 3D” is dazzling to look at of course. But such ponderous, cliché-heavy narration.

8:24 pm Business

Finra Bars Provident Brokerage Firm

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is mining arbitration records and advertisements promising “unrealistically high” returns.

8:20 pm Middle East, International

Israeli Suggests Steps to Aid Peace Talks

Israel’s premier called Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to propose steps to be taken by Israelis and Palestinians to help restart peace negotiations.

8:20 pm Other Sports, Sports, College Basketball

South: Old Dominion 51, Notre Dame 50: Old Dominion Beats Notre Dame for Tournament’s First Upset

The victory is the first in the N.C.A.A. tournament for the Monarchs. The Fighting Irish had a chance to tie the game in the closing seconds, but Carleton Scott missed a 3-pointer.


8:20 pm World Business, Media and Advertising, Home Page, Technology, Business

Citing E-Mail, Viacom Says YouTube Ignored Copyrights

The charge was one of many made by Viacom in filings in its copyright lawsuit against YouTube and Google.

8:20 pm Home Page, Business

Greenspan Concedes Fed Failed to Gauge Bubble

In his most detailed examination of the causes of the financial crisis, however, the former Fed chairman says the policy of low interest rates was not to blame.