Fiat Shuts All Plants in Italy for Two Weeks
Fiat has idled all of its Italian auto-manufacturing plants for two weeks to adjust for weaker demand following the expiration of “cash-for-clunker” programs.
Former I.M.F. Chief Recommends That E.U. Merge Its Lending
Michel Camdessus said that the Union should consider merging its existing agencies into one bank able to spend more than ?10 billion, or $13.5 billion, each year.
The Curious Cook: Better Bread With Less Kneading
Baking the same loaves daily — firm and wet, kneaded and not — to find out whether less work makes a superior bread.
National Briefing | Education: Tuition Rises at Yale
Yale University said undergraduate tuition, room and board will increase 4.8 percent to $49,800 for the 2010-11 school year.
Cat-and-Mouse for a Trashy Trailer
A trailer for the forthcoming film “Kick-Ass” is igniting debate about how Hollywood advertises its R-rated films on the Web.
Theater Review | 'The Boys in the Band': Broken Hearts, Bleeding Psyches
The site-specific revival of “The Boys in the Band” brings to mind an epigram of Jean-Paul Sartre: “Hell is just other people.” Or to tweak it for the occasion: “Hell is just other homos.”
Hamilton Gets 30 in Pistons' 101-89 Win Over Kings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Richard Hamilton scored 30 points and the Detroit Pistons pulled away in the third quarter to defeat the struggling Sacramento Kings 101-89 on Tuesday night.
France’s Air Traffic Controllers Are Latest to Strike
The walkout caused thousands of travelers to be stranded a day after a strike by Lufthansa pilots forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights in Germany.
The Minimalist: A Dinner Date With India and Spain
A rich, deep, full-flavored chickpea stew perfect for a fast dinner on a cold night.
Fresno State Defeats Cal State Bakersfield 79-68
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- Greg Smith and Mike Ladd scored 17 points apiece as Fresno State defeated Cal State Bakersfield 79-68 on Tuesday night in a nonconference game.
Square Feet: The Washington Area Primps as Northrop Grumman Shops for a New Home
Northrop Grumman’s decision to move its headquarters to the Washington area has put officials in Maryland, Virginia and Washington in competition.
Deal Seen for Stake in China Investment Bank
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company and TPG Capital have tentatively agreed to pay close to $1 billion to acquire Morgan Stanley’s stake in China’s leading investment bank.
Europe's Recovery Shows Signs of Stalling
Downbeat economic reports from around the Continent and a somber assessment from the governor of the Bank of England sent markets in a broad retreat.
Cheney Had Heart Attack, His Fifth
The episode was characterized as mild, and the former vice president was said to be recovering well.
Beers of The Times: A Delicious Free-for-All
A panel conducted a blind tasting of 20 Belgian-style golden ales.
Word of the Day | replicate
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Gary's 23 Points Leads No. 10 New Mexico
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) -- Dairese Gary scored 23 points, Roman Martinez had 17 and No. 10 New Mexico held on to beat Colorado State 72-66 on Tuesday night for its 12th consecutive victory.
Democrats Seek to Push Ahead $15 Billion Jobs Bill, With More Steps to Come
The House’s effort is a sign of new urgency among Democrats to show they are trying to improve the national employment picture.
Square Feet: InterContinental Takes a Chance With a New Hotel
The InterContinental will be the largest hotel built from the ground up to open in the city since the Westin in 2002.