German Archbishop Feels ‘Deep Shame’ Over Abuse Scandal
The leader of the Catholic Church in Bavaria expressed “deep shame” on Thursday for cases of sexual molestation that have shaken the home region of Pope Benedict XVI.
Democrats Inch Toward Securing Votes for Health Bill
A Congressional Budget Office report will show the bill reducing the federal deficit significantly, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer said Thursday.
A Call to Jihad in an American Accent
CNN has obtained and broadcast parts of a new audio recording it says was made by Anwar al-Awlaki, an American-born Muslim cleric with an online following and links to several terror plots.
Asia-Pacific Issue | Choice Tables: In Vietnam, Cauldrons on Every Corner
Ho Chi Minh City’s narrow streets and tiny alleys overflow with no-frills restaurants that open onto the sidewalk.
Census Analysis: Households With Extended Families Are on the Rise
Delayed marriage, immigration and the recession have forced more people to double-up under one roof.
How Smart Could I Make My Dumb Manhattan Apartment?
Turning a one-bedroom apartment into a push-button kingdom in which the heat, the locks and the music can be controlled with a touch.
Tribeca Festival Announces Short Films
"The New Tenants," which won the Academy Award for live action short, will be among the 47 movies to be shown in the festival's short film lineup.
Alex Chilton, Rock Musician, Dies
Mr. Chilton, whose work spanned an eclectic gamut from the soul songs of the Box Tops to the multiple incarnations of his pop band Big Star, has died. He was 59. The cause of death is believed to have been a heart attack.
Ex-Seton Hall Player Pleads Not Guilty in Robbery
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A former Seton Hall basketball player has pleaded not guilty to charges of robbing eight people at gunpoint earlier this week.
China Accused of Selling Bad Vaccines
A newspaper article has reawakened a controversy over whether provincial authorities improperly stored vaccines, rendering them ineffective, and then let them be administered to children.
To Fill Budget Gaps, ‘Stealth’ Taxes Are Creeping Up
For tax officials, indirect levies — or stealth taxes — are stable, less prone to be avoided and easy to collect.
Skin Deep: Guide on Beauty and Aging Seeks to Help Women See Their Value
The pursuit of beauty increases anxiety as women age; two doctors and former models have a book to suggest answers.
Gaza Rocket Attack Into Israel Kills a Thai Worker
A foreign agricultural worker was the first fatality from Gaza rocket fire since Israel’s 2009 military offensive.
Q&A: When GMail Overflows
You could pay $20 or follow these steps to get more space in Gmail.
Thursday Reading
The latest on the health care overhaul, the risks associated with various ways to pay online and other consumer-focused items from Thursday's Times.
An Easy Way From PC to TV
The Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ provides an easy and reliable way to stream video and music from your PC to your HDTV.
Museum Innovations Around the World
The special Museums section in today's edition of The New York Times takes a look at innovations from around the world.
N.B.A. Approves Jordan’s Purchase of Bobcats
Michael Jordan is buying the money-losing team in Charlotte, N.C., an expansion franchise that began play in 2004.
Wide Hunt Led to Freedom for Young Hostage
A harrowing saga of kidnappers, cops, ransom and surveillance that reached from Pakistan to Spain ended with arrests and the return of the 5-year-old hostage.
Thai Protests to Continue Through Weekend
Antigovernment demonstrators said that they would continue their protests through the weekend, and announced plans for a parade through Bangkok.