TOP NEWS
Hiring in U.S. Slowed in May With 54,000 Jobs Added
By CATHERINE RAMPELL
The unemployment rate rose to 9.1 percent, raising concerns once again about the underlying strength of the economic recovery.
Economix Blog: Blue-Collar Blues | Average Duration at High | Comparing Recoveries - FiveThirtyEight:
Unemployment and Re-election
- Stocks Down on Weak Monthly Jobs Report
- Obama Lauds Bailout at Visit to Chrysler Plant
Mourning a Boy, Crowds in Syria Defy Crackdown
By LIAM STACK and KATHERINE ZOEPF
The
crowds protesting the authoritarian rule of President Bashar al-Assad
appeared fueled in part by anger about the torture and killing of a
13-year-old boy.
Edwards Charged With Election Finance Fraud
By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE
The
former senator is accused of conspiring to cover up an affair by
"secretly obtaining," misreporting and misusing contributions.
QUOTATION OF THE DAY
"The economy clearly just hit a brick wall."
PAUL ASHWORTH, chief United States economist at Capital Economics.
World
Video:
Venezuela's Prison Paradise
On
the outside, the San Antonio prison on Margarita Island looks like any
other Venezuelan penitentiary. But venture inside and you'll see how far
the rabbit hole goes.
Opinion
Op-Ed Contributor
When Teachers Talk Out of School
By JONATHAN ZIMMERMAN
Such
teachers have become minor Internet celebrities, lauded by their fans
for exposing students' insolent manners and desultory work habits. But
they should not be defended.
WORLD
Yemeni President Wounded in Palace Attack
By ROBERT F. WORTH and LAURA KASINOF
It was the first time that President Ali Abdullah Saleh had been the target of an attack during months of political turmoil.
Suicide Bombers Attack a Mosque and a Hospital in Iraqi City
By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT
In
Tikrit, the hometown of Saddam Hussein, an imam and several local
government officials are among 19 people killed in the attacks.
Saturday Profile
Rebel Libya Finance Chief Hunts for Funds and Hope
By KAREEM FAHIM
For hours last Sunday, the rebel finance minister, Ali Tarhouni, fielded requests and juggled crises during a dash of a day.
U.S.
Between Young and Old, a Political Collision
By KIRK JOHNSON
In
a rapidly aging suburb of Denver, younger voters are championing cuts
in spending, while older ones want to retain the services they counted
on for their retirement.
Using Legacy of Watergate, John Dean to Teach Ethics
By JOHN SCHWARTZ
The half-day program focuses on when Mr. Dean's involvement in obstruction of justice began.
In Alabama, a Harsh Bill for Residents Here Illegally
By JULIA PRESTON
A
bill the governor is expected to sign resembles a law that stirred
controversy in Arizona last year, but is stricter. Opponents immediately
declared it unconstitutional.
BUSINESS
News Analysis
War of Ideas on U.S. Budget Overshadows Job Struggle
By BINYAMIN APPELBAUM and CARL HULSE
A
run of disappointing economic data is emboldening Congressional
Republicans in their standoff with the White House over the best way to
encourage growth.
Stolen Data Is Tracked to Hacking at Lockheed
By CHRISTOPHER DREW
Lockheed's finding heightened concerns that other companies or government agencies that use SecurID tokens could be vulnerable.
A Stream of Postcards, Shot by Phone
By JENNA WORTHAM
Instagram and other mobile photo-sharing applications are attracting investors and millions of users.
SPORTS
Braves 6, Mets 3
Mets' Day Starts With Bad News, and Gets Worse With Latest Collapse
By ZACH SCHONBRUN
A
costly error at shortstop by Jose Reyes in the eighth turned the game
abruptly, erased the Mets' one-run lead and helped the Braves to a
victory.
Angels 3, Yankees 2
Despite Nova's Solid Performance, Yankees Stumble Against Angels
By BEN SHPIGEL
The
Yankees' four-game winning streak ended at Angel Stadium despite an
encouraging performance by Ivan Nova, who overcame a few shaky innings
to work into the seventh.
- Box Score | Inning-by-Inning
- Rodriguez Affirms Defense of His Cousin's Presence
- Baseball Awaiting Records on Yankee's Stem Cell Treatment
Spanish Players Deflect Questions on Rivalries
By ANDREW DAS
A
month after Barcelona eliminated Real Madrid from the Champions League,
and a week after it beat Manchester United to win the tournament,
rivalry is never far from the discussion.
ARTS
Selling J. R., Lock, Stock and Swagger
By BROOKS BARNES
Larry Hagman is selling his stash of memorabilia and estate items, many from his days on "Dallas."
James Arness, Marshal on 'Gunsmoke,' Dies at 88
By ROBERT D. McFADDEN
Mr.
Arness burnished the legend of America's epic West as the laconic
peacemaker of Dodge City on one of the longest-running dramatic series
in television history.
Television Review | 'So Random!'
Show Within a Show Gets Its Own Shot
By JON CARAMANICA
The new Disney show "So Random!" takes the show within "Sonny With a Chance" and puts it center stage.
TRAVEL
White Nights of St. Petersburg, Russia
By JOSHUA HAMMER
After seven months of winter, come 80 nights when the sun barely sets and celebrations grip the city.
Slide Show36 Hours in Stockholm
By STEPHEN WHITLOCK
During
the long days of summer, Stockholm moves outdoors, an easy feat since
water and parkland make up nearly two-thirds of the city.
Practical Traveler
Expanding Hotel Loyalty Rewards
By MICHELLE HIGGINS
For
travelers who look beyond big-brand hotel chains, some boutique and
independent hotels have joined together to offer loyalty programs with
perks that reflect personalized services.
EDITORIALS
Editorial
How a Democracy Works
President Obama has the authority to start fixing immigration, if only he would use it.
Editorial
President Assad's Bloody Hands
The Security Council needs to do its job and condemn the brutality and impose sanctions.
Editorial
Give Me the Permits, or Else
With
the finesse of a shakedown artist, Senator David Vitter said he will
block a salary increase for Interior Secretary Ken Salazar until he
approves more deepwater drilling permits.
Editorial
What Do You See on Your Plate Today?
The new dinner-plate icon that is replacing the food pyramid offers a simple, clear reminder about how we should be eating.
OP-ED
Op-Ed Columnist
False Choices
By CHARLES M. BLOW
Republicans have taken an untenable position on taxation that threatens to push us to the brink of default.
- Columnist Page
- Gail Collins is on book leave.
Op-Ed Columnist
Why Khodorkovsky Matters
By JOE NOCERA
Mikhail
Khodorkovsky's fate is a powerful illustration of Russia's biggest
problem: the contempt the country's rulers have for the rule of law.
Op-Ed Contributor
Ghosts of Guatemala's Past
By STEPHEN SCHLESINGER
The United States overthrew Guatemala's democratically-elected leader in 1954. The time has come to make amends.
