Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Times Wire

About 1 minute ago

Arrest in Bryant Park Shoeshine Arsons

The shoeshine stand was set on fire two times by a man, the police said, who was not permitted to work there.

7 minutes ago

The Tables Turn

Restaurants are beginning to see signs of a recovery in the last few months, and the industry has hired thousands of additional workers.

12 minutes ago

Critics Turn Out at Open House on N.Y.U. Expansion

As New York University formally unveiled its 25-year expansion plan, residents of Greenwich Village were among the chief critics.

18 minutes ago

Brazil: Judge Suspends Awarding of Dam Contracts

The construction contracts are for a huge hydroelectric dam in the Amazon that environmentalists say would devastate indigenous communities along the Xingu River.

20 minutes ago

Congo: Rapes by Civilians Rise Sharply, Study Says

A new study shows the total number of sexual assault cases decreased between 2004 and 2008. But the number of rapes committed by civilians increased 17-fold.

21 minutes ago

Arrest but No Motive in Strangling of Queens Woman

The authorities were still investigating how the suspect met the victim and what prompted the violence in her apartment.

24 minutes ago

Tense School Meeting After Charges

The South Hadley School Committee met for the first time since six students were charged in connection with a girl’s suicide.

25 minutes ago

Indonesia: Protests After Rumor That Tomb Would Be Moved

At least two people were killed when hundreds of protesters clashed with riot police in Jakarta after rumors spread that the city planned to remove the tomb of a Muslim cleric from the area.

27 minutes ago

The K.S.M. Files

The drama playing out in Khalid Shaikh Mohammed’s case shows how little has been settled about how this nation will deal with terrorism suspects.

28 minutes ago

Fathers Tied to Deaths of 2 Babies

Two men in Queens were arrested after assaulting their crying sons, the authorities said.

29 minutes ago

Amputee Wins Sullivan

The ultramarathoner and amputee Amy Palmiero-Winters has won the Sullivan Award as the United States’ top amateur athlete.

30 minutes ago

All-Star Is Out for Season

Alana Beard, the Washington Mystics four-time All-Star guard, will miss the 2010 W.N.B.A. season because of an ankle injury.

30 minutes ago

Prosecutors Offer Blagojevich Evidence

The ousted Illinois governor, whose trial begins on June 3, calls the filing “the same old false allegations and lies.”

31 minutes ago

Lottery Numbers

Lottery numbers from Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.

31 minutes ago
Helen Ranney, Pioneer in Sickle Cell Research, Dies at 89

Helen Ranney, Pioneer in Sickle Cell Research, Dies at 89

Dr. Ranney was a hematologist whose experiments in the 1950s elucidated the genetic basis of sickle cell disease.

40 minutes ago

John Schoenherr, Children’s Book Illustrator, Dies at 74

A highly regarded nature artist, Mr. Schoenherr was a a Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator who painted images for more than 40 children’s titles.

41 minutes ago

Army Corps of Engineers Said to Err on Flooding Risk

An attempt by the corps to correct old data may have led to underestimates of the current risk of flooding, scientists argue.

49 minutes ago
Book Details Spitzer’s Fall and His Wife’s Anguish

Book Details Spitzer’s Fall and His Wife’s Anguish

Eliot Spitzer was interviewed for a new account of the scandal by a Fortune magazine editor. It contains some agonizing moments.

22:17

Groups Protest Segregation of Inmates With H.I.V.

Rights groups called a change to the policies of putting blanket restrictions on infected inmates, saying they violate federal and international guidelines.

22:16

Fund Proposed to Prevent Some Teacher Firings

Senator Tom Harkin, an Iowa Democrat, introduced legislation on Wednesday to create a $23 billion jobs fund to prevent teachers from being fired because of budget shortfalls.

22:15

Expiring Tax Cuts’ Fate Has Parties Strategizing

Lawmakers and the White House are keeping an eye on the nation’s growing debt, and also on the election calendar.

22:14

Extension of Unemployment Benefits Advances

Senate Democrats cleared the way for final approval of additional unemployment pay for out-of-work Americans who are exhausting their standard benefits.

22:13

Kentucky: Bunning Rejects Party’s Choice for Successor

Senator Jim Bunning has endorsed the outsider Rand Paul to succeed him in Washington instead of the Republican establishment’s choice of Trey Grayson.

22:09

St. Vincent’s Files for Bankruptcy

The petition showed liabilities of more than $1 billion, significantly higher than the $700 million previously reported.

22:08

Health and the Happy Marriage

Many couples don't realize that the health of a marriage is inextricably linked to the health of your body.

22:00

Wall Street Must Recover Before City Can Overcome Recession, Economists Say

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that with the exception of jobs in the securities industry, most measures of the regional economy suggest the recession has run its course.

22:00

Ladies' Man

This puzzle is a throwback to the time when laboratories were in vogue.

21:56
Celebrating the Joys of April 15

Celebrating the Joys of April 15

If the I.R.S. had been doing its marketing properly, little kids would dream of growing up to become really big taxpayers.

21:55

After the Summit

The nuclear security meeting produced some welcome results, but the U.S. must continue to press for firmer commitments on securing the world’s nuclear stocks.

21:54

City in Oregon Considers Beacon for ‘the Big One’

Facing increased fears of an earthquake or tsunami, the city of Cannon Beach, Ore., is trying to prepare residents and visitors.
Leah Nash for The New York Times

The city of Cannon Beach, Ore., wants to build an evacuation tower to shelter residents and visitors from a tsunami or an earthquake.

21:43

Immigration Officer Guilty in Sexual Coercion Case

The victim made a recording of Isaac R. Baichu demanding sex in exchange for a green card. He is to be sentenced in July.

21:43
Old Is Good, Cheaper Is Better

Old Is Good, Cheaper Is Better

Vintage clothes are for sale, and not for the first time.

21:42

Top Hats, Bottom Prices

The designer Eugenia Kim is selling a limited-time hat collection at Target, starting April 18, all under $20.

21:41
Just for You, Sarah Jessica, but ...

Just for You, Sarah Jessica, but ...

A blue Calvin Klein dress worn by Ms. Parker on the May cover of Vogue will soon be available.

21:33

Wheels With Women in Mind

Adeline Adeline in Tribeca.
Yana Paskova for The New York Times

Bicycles and gear for the fashionable set who seek substance.

21:32

Russian Authorities Search H.P.’s Offices

The computer maker said it was cooperating with authorities but did not disclose the reason for the raid.

21:32

Wild Painted Dogs

Gregory Rasmussen taking a blood sample from a painted dog.
Courtesy of Gregory Rasmussen.

A lesson in do-gooder marketing to save an endangered species in the African bush.

21:31

Jurors Hint at Prosecutors’ Hurdle in L.I. Hate Crime Case

The mixed assessments of four alternate jurors illustrated the difficulties in proving that Jeffrey Conroy was guilty of second-degree murder as a hate crime.

21:29

U.S. Falls Short in Measure of Future Math Teachers

American college students earned a C on a new test comparing their skills with their counterparts in 15 other countries.

21:26

The 10 Things to Talk About This Weekend

From the Supreme Court vacancy to Kitty Kelley and Oprah, this week’s 10 top topics.

21:25

Obama Phrase Highlights Shift on Middle East

Ultra-Orthodox Jews last month in Ramat Shlomo, a Jewish settlement in the West Bank.
Amir Cohen/Reuters

President Obama’s declaration that resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a vital U.S. security interest was a reminder of how hard he might push for peace.

21:23
Ex-Student Sues Brown Over Rape Accusation

Ex-Student Sues Brown Over Rape Accusation

The former student says Brown officials interfered with his efforts to clear his name after the daughter of a prominent alumnus accused him of rape.

21:21
Don’t Get Gravy on the First Lady’s Gown

Don’t Get Gravy on the First Lady’s Gown

The Bradford Exchange and the Danbury Mint create commemoratives showing the First Lady in notable dresses.

21:21

City Is Urged to Evaluate Foster Care

The public advocate, Bill de Blasio, said New York City should track former foster children once they left the welfare system.

21:20
‘Crocs’ and ‘Style’ in the Same Breath

‘Crocs’ and ‘Style’ in the Same Breath

In its new marketing campaign, the footwear company is trying to move beyond the image of its dowdy clog original.

21:16

Kentucky Lands Two

Kentucky Coach John Calipari signed a center and received a commitment from a guard, two players Calipari hopes can fill the holes left by players who went to the N.B.A.

21:16

Drawn to a Larger Scale

INKED Scott Campbell, a tattoo artist, will have a gallery show of his fine-art work. His life has been a continuous line of adventure, starting when he was a teenager in the Louisiana bayou.
Evan Sung for The New York Times

For the tattoo artist Scott Campbell, a life of adventure, marked with ink, now includes a gallery show.

21:14

Killer of Coach Gets Life Term

An Iowa judge sentenced a former high school player to life in prison, telling him he had chosen to commit an evil act in killing his former coach, Ed Thomas.

21:13

Lawsuit Could Cost the Patriots

The New England Patriots could find themselves defending a lawsuit by fans upset over their secret videotaping of signals from Jets coaches.

21:12

Two Experts on Manhattan Primates

‘DOING ART’ Bridget Polk, building rock sculptures near the Hudson. “It’s a mixed bag of fun.”
Rob Bennett for The New York Times

New York is host to a revolving cast of strangers, including an African game guide and a rock sculptor.

Photos

Click on a photo to view related article

 
University of California, San Diego
- 32 minutes ago

Helen Ranney, Pioneer in Sickle Cell Research, Dies at 89

Dr. Ranney was a hematologist whose experiments in the 1950s elucidated the genetic basis of sickle cell disease.

 
- 40 minutes ago

John Schoenherr, Children’s Book Illustrator, Dies at 74

A highly regarded nature artist, Mr. Schoenherr was a a Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator who painted images for more than 40 children’s titles.

 
Steven Senne/Associated Press
- 49 minutes ago

Book Details Spitzer’s Fall and His Wife’s Anguish

Eliot Spitzer was interviewed for a new account of the scandal by a Fortune magazine editor. It contains some agonizing moments.

 
Tony Cenicola/The New York Times
- 21:56

Celebrating the Joys of April 15

If the I.R.S. had been doing its marketing properly, little kids would dream of growing up to become really big taxpayers.

 
Leah Nash for The New York Times
- 21:54

City in Oregon Considers Beacon for ‘the Big One’

The city of Cannon Beach, Ore., wants to build an evacuation tower to shelter residents and visitors from a tsunami or an earthquake.

 
Deidre Schoo for The New York Times
- 21:43

Old Is Good, Cheaper Is Better

Vintage clothes are for sale, and not for the first time.

 
- 21:42

Top Hats, Bottom Prices

The designer Eugenia Kim is selling a limited-time hat collection at Target, starting April 18, all under $20.

 
Mario Testino/Vogue
- 21:41

Just for You, Sarah Jessica, but ...

A blue Calvin Klein dress worn by Ms. Parker on the May cover of Vogue will soon be available.

 
- 21:33

Wheels With Women in Mind

Bicycles and gear for the fashionable set who seek substance.

 
Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times
- 21:32

Wild Painted Dogs

A lesson in do-gooder marketing to save an endangered species in the African bush.

 
- 21:23

Ex-Student Sues Brown Over Rape Accusation

The former student says Brown officials interfered with his efforts to clear his name after the daughter of a prominent alumnus accused him of rape.

 
The Danbury Mint
- 21:21

Don’t Get Gravy on the First Lady’s Gown

The Bradford Exchange and the Danbury Mint create commemoratives showing the First Lady in notable dresses.

 
- 21:20

‘Crocs’ and ‘Style’ in the Same Breath

In its new marketing campaign, the footwear company is trying to move beyond the image of its dowdy clog original.

 
Evan Sung for The New York Times
- 21:16

Drawn to a Larger Scale

For the tattoo artist Scott Campbell, a life of adventure, marked with ink, now includes a gallery show.

 
Rob Bennett for The New York Times
- 21:12

Two Experts on Manhattan Primates

New York is host to a revolving cast of strangers, including an African game guide and a rock sculptor.

 
Jill McLanke Baker/Kalamazoo Gazette
- 21:11

With Cars as Meth Labs, Evidence Litters Roads

Several states are finding more “trash labs,” a possible sign of how popular mobile meth production has become.

 
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
- 21:07

Rough Start for Big Name in Conn. Senate Race

After going years without a political test, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is showing some rust.

 
Deidre Schoo for The New York Times
- 21:04

A Talent to Amuse

As Derek Blasberg reports on the sightings and migrations of the fabulous and socially important, he has, it seems, become one of them.

 
Ozier Muhammad/The New York Times
- 21:01

Archbishop Earns Praise in First Year as Tests Await

Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan has earned praise for setting a friendly tone, but he has less palatable duties ahead of him.

 
Jehad Nga for The New York Times
- 20:49

Prosperity in Sudan Wins Votes for a Leader Reviled Elsewhere

Many Sudanese attribute their country’s economic transformation to President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who is suspected of war crimes and often perceived as a villain in the West.

 
Jordin Isip
- 20:44

Zimbabwe’s Accidental Triumph

Robert Mugabe’s race-baiting has actually brought whites and blacks together.