Friday, December 3, 2010 Last Update: 1:12 PM ET

Get Home Delivery for as low as $3.10 per week - Subscribe Today >>

Disappointing Job Growth in U.S. as Jobless Rate Hits 9.8%

The economy added only 39,000 jobs in November, the Labor Department said, dampening hopes that the recovery was gathering momentum.

Obama Makes Unannounced Visit to Afghanistan

After a secret overnight flight, President Obama is visiting at a critical moment in the American-led war.

Backing for Fiscal Panel’s Plan Grows, but Still Falls Short

A 11-7 majority on the panel backed the package to reduce projected deficits by $4 trillion over the next decade, but 14 votes were needed to send the plan to Congress.

Service Chiefs Tell Panel of Risks to Repeal of Gay Ban

The commandant of the Marine Corps and the chiefs of staff of the Army and Air Force warned of the consequences of ending the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

TimesCast: Gay Life in America

Molly Landreth’s photographs; a look at the long-term unemployed; the 30-year redevelopment of Times Square.

State's Secrets
Cables Depict Afghan Graft, Starting at Top

American officials trying to build support for the Afghan government are dispirited by its corruption.

WikiLeaks Struggles to Stay Online After Cyberattacks

WikiLeaks directed users to a Swiss host for its Web site after being dropped by an American provider, but access remained sporadic.

China to Tighten Monetary Policy Next Year

The announcement is a sign that leaders are increasingly concerned about inflation and an overheated economy.

Officials Detail Peril of Qantas Jet Saved by Crew

“The aircraft would not have arrived safely” without the “action of the flight crew,” an air safety official said.

South Korean Outlines Muscular Military Posture

The general selected as the country’s new defense minister said he supported responding to further North Korean actions with airstrikes.

Ron Santo, Stalwart for Cubs, Dies at 70

A nine-time All Star for the Chicago Cubs and later their broadcaster, Santo was also revered for battling diabetes.

Now Playing

Magazine Preview
Attention-Grabber for Sudan’s Cause

John Prendergast has focused the attention of movie stars and President Obama. But will that be enough to head off another bloodbath?

My Portfolios »

 

Weekend Arts »

Art Review
Out of Africa
Out of Africa

The Museum of Arts & Design surveys the pervasiveness of Africa in contemporary visual culture of all kinds.

 

The TV Watch
TV Drinks in the Laughs

Nowadays jokes about serious drinking aren’t taboo, they are de rigueur.

Canal St. Reinvents Itself
Canal St. Reinvents Itself

Shiny apartment buildings have popped up along a strip shedding its image as a destination for knockoffs.

Mercury Grand Marquis
Heavyweight for a Requiem

Heavyweight for a Requiem

For just over $30,000, the buyer of the last generation of the Mercury Grand Marquis gets a full-size, full-frame sedan with V-8 power, rear drive and a solid rear axle.

New Cars Search
Used Cars Search

More in Automobiles

NYTimes.com / Monster

Corner Office
Defensive? It Leads to Destructive

Defensive? It Leads to Destructive

Bob Brennan, C.E.O. of Iron Mountain, says it’s important to remove defensiveness from corporate culture to “focus on achieving, learning and bonding.”

Find the best job in the New York metro area and beyond.

Advanced Search »
 

MOST POPULAR

Customize Headlines

Create a personalized list of headlines based on your interests. Login » or Register »

Recent Blog Posts

More New York Times Blogs »

More New York Times Blogs »