Hiring Freezes Hamper Weatherization Plan
The lack of progress on President Obama’s plan to create jobs and lower energy costs is “alarming,” a report said.
London: Body Snatchers
I've been scanning the London shows and reading the reviews before I head downtown this morning to watch Burberry's live-stream in 3-D, and it's plain, as Sarah Mower noted in her review of the Central Saint Martins M.A. show, that the female silhouette is being revisualized.
'Evita' Revival Planned for Broadway
The Argentine actress Elena Roger will play the title role.
Cuban President Regrets Jailed Dissident's Death
HAVANA (AP) -- Cuban President Raul Castro issued an unprecedented statement of regret Wednesday over the death of a jailed dissident after a lengthy hunger strike that has sparked condemnation in Washington and in European capitals.
Signs of Life, and Change, in Climate Inquiry
Some signs that climate science, recently bruised, is emerging stronger for its battles.
Answers About Same-Sex Couples and Taxes: Part 2
In our second installment of Ask the Expert, Tina Salandra answers questions from same-sex couples about taxes.
Whale Kills SeaWorld Worker
An employee at SeaWorld Orlando died Wednesday after a killer whale came up from the water, grabbed the trainer around the waist and thrashed her around.
Amman Journal: Sidewalks, and an Identity, Sprout in Jordan’s Capital
Sidewalks and benches are seen as powerful tools, helping a city bereft of an identity develop a sense of place.
Help Grows for Abandoned Elderly Haitians
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- An international aid group has assumed day-to-day management of a nursing home in the Haitian capital where elderly residents were left starving in the dirt after the Jan. 12 earthquake.
Concrete-Testing Company Guilty of Enterprise Corruption
The company and its two top executives were convicted of the most serious charge levied in the case.
‘Idol’ Winners: Not Just Fame but Big Bucks
It’s not just the winner who cashes in on “American Idol,” according to last year’s contestant contract, a copy of which was included in a recent court filing in Los Angeles.
Canada 8, Germany 2: Canada Calms Panic With a Rout of Germany
Canada routed Germany, 8-2, to advance to a quarterfinal against Russia, and Switzerland beat Belarus to set up a rematch with the United States.
Pressure Is No Problem for Kim Yu-na
The South Korean skater and reigning world champion remained unfazed, earning the best short program score in history.
H.P., Tech Powerhouse, Stumbles in Smartphones
In a rapidly growing market, Hewlett-Packard’s smartphone sales have fallen about 80 percent over the past five years.
Water-Cooler Effect: Internet Can Be TV’s Friend
Web sites like Facebook and Twitter allow people to split time between computers and TVs as they watch events.
G.M. to Wind Down Hummer After China Sale Fails
General Motors will wind down its Hummer brand after failing to complete a deal to sell it to a Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer, the automaker said.
Toyota Official Says Recall May Not Fully Solve Safety Problem
An executive told a House committee Toyota’s recall might “not totally” solve the problem of unintended acceleration in its vehicles.
Painted Ladies | Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper
Barely discernible makeup may be the beauty trend du jour, but those mavens of maquillage Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga never got the memo.
Saks Narrows Loss
The retailer’s fourth-quarter results were helped by reduced inventory and less deep discounting to clear out goods. But it offered a cautious sales outlook.
Questions Surface After Haitian Airlift
Twelve of the 52 children transported from Haiti to Pennsylvania last month were not in the process of being adopted and might not all even be orphans.