TOP NEWS
Libyan Rebels Said to Debate Seeking U.N. Airstrikes
By KAREEM FAHIM and DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
The
revolutionary council may ask for airstrikes on some of Colonel Muammar
el-Qaddafi's most important military assets under a United Nations
banner.
Photographs - The Lede: Day's Updates on the Protests
- In U.S.-Libya Nuclear Deal, a Qaddafi Threat Faded Away
- Even a Weakened Qaddafi May Be Hard to Dislodge
In Labor Clash, N.F.L.'s Union Calls Old Play
By JUDY BATTISTA
Yet another indication that sports are different: in the N.F.L., management wants to keep the union.
Radical Cleric Demands Ouster of Yemen Leader
By LAURA KASINOF and SCOTT SHANE
A cleric accused of having links to Al Qaeda joined protesters calling for replacing the government with an Islamic state.
QUOTATION OF THE DAY
"We
basically decided on principle that we couldn't work for a country that
was using snipers on rooftops to pick off its citizens."
GREGORY L. VISTICA, president
of the Washington Media Group, which dropped Tunisia as a public
relations client after that nation cracked down on protesters.
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Business
Video:
Doing Good in a Bad Economy
He
was the valedictorian of his class and an aspiring graphic designer.
But like many recent graduates, John Hanawalt needed to adjust to
searching for work during the financial crisis.
Opinion
Opinionator
Don't End Agricultural Subsidies. Fix Them.
By MARK BITTMAN
There's nothing wrong with agricultural subsidies, but plenty wrong with how they're used.
WORLD
Arab Unrest Puts Their Lobbyists in Uneasy Spot
By ERIC LICHTBLAU
Washington
lobbyists for Arab nations are in a precarious spot as they try to stay
a step ahead of the events without being seen as aiding despots.
Gates Plays Down Idea of U.S. Force in Libya
By ELISABETH BUMILLER
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said, however, that two ships and 400 Marines were being sent to the region.
Fleeing Migrant Workers Pile Up at Libya's Borders
By SHARON OTTERMAN
Around 110,000 people have fled Libya's fighting for neighboring Egypt and Tunisia, the United Nations refugee agency said.
U.S.
Police Departments Turn to Volunteers
By JESSE McKINLEY
Departments
across the country are enlisting trained amateurs to perform a broad
and sometimes dangerous array of investigative duties.
Feeling Budget Pinch, States Cut Insurance
By KEVIN SACK
Most
of the more than 41,000 Pennsylvanians who had been covered by a
state-subsidized insurance program have lost it, and other states are
making similar cuts.
Plan Would Erase All-Business Town
By ADAM NAGOURNEY
A proposal would disincorporate Vernon, Calif., a town that is short on residents and has a history of corruption.
BUSINESS
Galliano Case Tests Dior Brand's Future
By CATHY HORYN
Troubled
by the actions of its star designer John Galliano, Christian Dior acted
quickly and decisively in an effort to limit any long-term damage to
the brand.
- Video: Christian Dior Fires John Galliano
- News Analysis: Galliano's Departure From Dior Ends a Wild Fashion Ride
Credit Card Data Tells Mixed Story
By STEPHANIE CLIFFORD
While
some consumers spent more during the holidays because the economy was
rebounding, others leaned on their credit cards to cover expenses.
Uncertainty Drives Up Oil Prices
By CLIFFORD KRAUSS and JAD MOUAWAD
Any interruptions from countries like Iran, Oman and Iraq would further tighten oil supplies.
SPORTS
On Baseball
Vizquel's Path to Shortstop at 40 Could Stand as a Test for Jeter
By TYLER KEPNER
Omar Vizquel, who was a full-time shortstop at 40, rejects the notion that Derek Jeter, 36, is slipping at the position.
Risking Jail Time, Trainer Again Vows He Won't Testify Against Bonds
By JULIET MACUR
Greg Anderson will risk more jail time if he declines to testify in Barry Bonds's perjury trial, a judge says.
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Interactive Timeline: Baseball's Controversial King - Baseball Said to End Big Loans to Mets
- Bats: Injuries Are Mounting for Cardinals Pitchers
Magic 116, Knicks 110
Orlando Still a Big Factor Despite Shift in the East
By JONATHAN ABRAMS
Yes, the Knicks have added stars, but they are still getting used to playing together.
ARTS
Theater Review | 'Beautiful Burnout'
Hoping to Punch a Path to Glory
By CHARLES ISHERWOOD
In Bryony Lavery's play "Beautiful Burnout," at St. Ann's Warehouse, amateur boxers have dreams of bigger things.
In London, U.S. Art Enjoys Diplomatic Showcase
By CAROL VOGEL
The United States ambassador to Britain and his wife use their residence as a setting for American art.
Dance Review
Alice on Her Toes, at a Rare Tea Party
By ROSLYN SULCAS
The Royal Ballet's first new full-length narrative work in years, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" opened on Monday.
DINING & WINE
A Good Appetite
Once a Villain, Coconut Oil Charms the Health Food World
By MELISSA CLARK
After gaining a bad reputation at theater concession stands in the '90s, coconut oil is back.
A Chef's Life, With Scars and All
By JEFF GORDINIER
Gabrielle
Hamilton, the owner of the East Village restaurant Prune, has written a
heady rush of a memoir, "Blood, Bones & Butter."
Wines of The Times
Judging Napa Cabernet's Class of 2007
By ERIC ASIMOV
The
panel tasted 20 bottles of 2007 Napa cabernet, all under a $100, and
found that great vintages do not necessarily make great wines.
EDITORIALS
Editorial
Mr. Obama's Health Care Challenge
President Obama wisely called on governors who oppose his health care reforms to come up with a better alternative.
Editorial
Ireland, Under New Management
The
drubbing Irish voters administered to the longtime ruling party won't
undo the damage from years of disastrous policy choices.
Editorial
Truth in Pregnancy Counseling
An
important measure would address the problem of centers that masquerade
as medical facilities but are fronts for anti-abortion groups.
Penny And Pound Foolish
Slashing Community Service
House
Republicans voted to cut programs that encourage Americans to serve
their communities and the country. A look at the possible fallout.
OP-ED
Op-Ed Contributor
Why Your Boss Is Wrong About You
By SAMUEL A. CULBERT
Performance reviews are more often subjective evaluations than an indicator of an employee's effectiveness.
Op-Ed Columnist
This Is Just the Start
By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN
Here's a back-of-the-envelope guess list of the not-so-obvious forces that have fed the mass revolt in the Arab world.
- Columnist Page
- Maureen Dowd is off today.
Op-Ed Contributor
The Hidden Victims of Wartime Rape
By LARA STEMPLE
Though
it is clear that sexual violence isn't limited to women and girls
during a conflict, the United Nations continues to overlook assaults
against men.
