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Hunter Returns to Angels After Son's Arrest

Torii Hunter returned to the Angels on Monday, but was not activated, after spending two weeks with his family following the arrest of his son in connection with a sexual assault case.

11 minutes ago
Heat’s James and Wade Continue Domination

Heat’s James and Wade Continue Domination

LeBron James had 32 points and 13 rebounds, and Dwyane Wade had 22 points and 7 assists as Miami took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals from visiting Boston.

21 minutes ago
For Williams, Illness Lurks as Persistent Foe

For Williams, Illness Lurks as Persistent Foe

Suffering from the autoimmune disease Sjögren’s syndrome, the former No. 1 player in women’s tennis has returned to Grand Slam tennis, and she has set her sights on the Olympics.

37 minutes ago

Russia: 3 Are Charged Over Protest Violence

Russia’s Investigative Committee charged three people with inciting unrest and attacking riot police officers during clashes between the police and antigovernment protesters earlier this month.

39 minutes ago

China: Communist Party Expels Former Railways Chief

The Communist Party expelled the government’s former railways minister, Liu Zhijun, state-run media reported.

45 minutes ago

Britain: Judge Denies Bail for Radical Cleric

A British immigration judge on Monday denied bail to Abu Qatada, saying he could not risk having the radical cleric on the streets during the London Olympic Games.

48 minutes ago
Spurs Find Ways to Keep Streak and Mission Going

Spurs Find Ways to Keep Streak and Mission Going

Manu Ginobili put on a flawless display of shooting in the fourth quarter Sunday, epitomizing the various routes San Antonio has taken in its record-challenging run of perfection.

53 minutes ago

Bahrain: Activist to End 110-Day Hunger Strike

A detained human rights activist, Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, announced Monday that he would end his 110-day hunger strike.

22:47

Russian Foreign Ministry Criticizes American Envoy

In an unusual statement, the ministry said a talk American Ambassador Michael A. McFaul gave to Russian students last week “went far beyond the boundaries of diplomatic etiquette.”

22:41

Former Beijing Mayor Denies Responsibility for Tiananmen Square Crackdown

In a new book, Chen Xitong denies years of accusations that he turned Deng Xiaoping against students and then played a key role in organizing the military assault.

22:40

For Rangers, Questions About More Firepower and the Future of a Top Assistant

The Rangers, who fell two wins short of the Stanley Cup finals, need to add another top scorer, Coach John Tortorella hinted at breakup day at the team’s practice center.

22:30

Virtual Therapy Helps Residents of a Shellshocked City

A patient in Ciudad Juárez demonstrating treatment in which scenes related to a previous traumatic experience are viewed.
Adriana Zehbrauskas for The New York Times

Twenty-five patients in violence-racked Ciudad Juárez completed a therapy program similar to the one used by the United States military to treat Iraq war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

22:23

Dewey & LeBoeuf Files for Bankruptcy

The headquarters of Dewey & LeBoeuf in Manhattan.
Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg News

The bankruptcy filing marks the final chapter in a turbulent period for the New York-based law firm, which unraveled after disappointing profits and prodigious debt forced it to slash partners' salaries.

22:18

A Fair Way to Handle Trash

It is time for all residents of New York City to accept their share of the city’s garbage problem, including those on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

22:16

Pujols Is Starting to Look Like His Usual Fearsome Self

Albert Pujols was hitting .288 with 6 homers and 17 R.B.I. in his previous 18 games going into Monday’s game.
Dan Levine/European Pressphoto Agency

After 11 seasons with the Cardinals, Albert Pujols signed a big contract with the Angels. But until recently, he was not close to being the player he was in St. Louis.

22:01

Corrections: May 29

Corrections appearing in print on May 29, 2012.

22:00

Location for Some Quick Calculations

A calculated effort by Daniel A. Finan.

21:49

The Best and the Brashest

The national team coach, James Herrera, monitors riders, including Connor Fields, with a smartphone.
Jonathan Fennell for The New York Times

Still a teenager, Connor Fields is the first rider in BMX supercross history to win three straight World Cup final races, and he has become a medal favorite for the London Olympics.

21:46

Where the United States Lags Far Behind Canada

The United States prides itself on its tolerance and its exceptionalism, but when it comes to equal marriage rights for gays and lesbians, not so much.

21:42

Madoff Case Is Paying Off for Trustee ($850 an Hour)

Irving H. Picard, the trustee for the victims of Bernard L. Madof's fraud.
Ruth Fremson/The New York Times

A look at recent court filings shows that Irving H. Picard has had much more success collecting money for himself and a dozen law firms and consultants than any victim of the Madoff Ponzi scheme.

21:35

Political Money Talks

A look at the motives behind a $500,000 donation to Gov. Scott Walker in Wisconsin, who faces a recall vote next month, should give voters no doubt about the real business in the state capitol.

21:32
Traveling This Summer? Leave the Weaponry Behind

Traveling This Summer? Leave the Weaponry Behind

As summer approaches, the Transportation Security Administration offers tips for travelers, detailing a list of weapons and other prohibited items in luggage.

21:32

Florida Seeded No. 1

Florida, ranked No. 1 in every major preseason poll, was named the top seed for the 64-team N.C.A.A. Division I baseball tournament.

21:30
New Breed of Products Is Said to Offer Sun Protection, but Doubts Linger

New Breed of Products Is Said to Offer Sun Protection, but Doubts Linger

When shoppers go to buy sunscreen, they find shoes, bikinis and laundry detergent that are also meant to block harmful rays. Many have doubts about such items.

21:28

Lottery Numbers

Winning lottery numbers for May 28, 2012, for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

21:25

Given a Fourth Strike, Aviles Spurs Boston

After an umpire’s mistake, Mike Aviles lined a single to center that started a three-run surge in the second inning to give the Red Sox the lead for good in a 7-4 win.

21:22

You Can Change the Channel, but Local News Is the Same

Texas stations KLST and KSAN, though separately owned, operate from the same building and share office space, news video and scripts.
Brian Stelter/The New York Times

Agreements in which local TV stations share news operations are seen by the stations as a survival strategy, and by critics as a barrier to competition.

21:19

Unsafe Behind Bars

Long-delayed mandatory rape prevention policies from the Justice Department should help curb the epidemic of sexual assaults.

21:16

Logistics Hang Over a Ruling on 9/11 Cancer

A decision on whether to expand the list of ailments covered by a $4.3 billion victims’ fund is expected this week.

21:16

Money From Colleagues Buoys Rangel Campaign

In a reshaped district with a Latino majority, Representative Charles B. Rangel faces stiff competition in the primary.
Alex Wong/Getty Images

Two years after he was censured for ethics violations, Representative Charles B. Rangel of Harlem has struggled to draw contributions.

21:15
In Far Northwest, a New Border Focus on Latinos

In Far Northwest, a New Border Focus on Latinos

Many people say the Olympic Peninsula has become an unlikely new frontier in the effort to fight illegal immigration from Latin America.

21:14
The Simplicity Solution

The Simplicity Solution

One expert has some clever ideas about how to fix the banks.

21:13

End of the Charade

The Chamber of Commerce, and its donors, can’t deny their partisan interests.

21:11

Taking Up 4,486 Flags for Slain Soldiers, but Holding On to Their Memory

On Memorial Day in a field in Milton, N.Y., residents removed flags, each one of them representing a soldier killed in the Iraq war.  
Stewart Cairns for The New York Times

A woman who planted yellow flags for American servicemen killed in Iraq figured it was time to draw her makeshift memorial to a close.

21:06

Sentences Crisp, Sassy, Stirring

Joe Mortis

Different sentences carry different weight, and we can craft them not just to get an idea across, but also to convey attitude or elicit emotion.

21:05

Arguments for Most Police Street Stops, and the Math, Don’t Hold Up

The crime that seemed to rule New York City a generation ago has largely disappeared, but mostly before stop-and-frisks began soaring.

21:01

U.S. Winds Down Longer Benefits for the Unemployed

In February, Congress phased in a reduction of the number of weeks of extended aid and made it more difficult for states to qualify for the maximum aid, adding a financial burden to the long-term unemployed.

20:58

14 Arrested in Italy in Match-Fixing Case

The Italian authorities arrested Lazio’s captain, Stefano Mauri, and 13 others Monday as part of an investigation into match-fixing in soccer.

20:56

Shares Fall in Europe, Gain in Asia

Concern over a bailout of Spain’s banking sector caused stocks to decline in Europe while shares in Asia showed moderate gains on Monday.

20:55
The Role of Uncle Sam

The Role of Uncle Sam

The debate over Hamilton’s governing philosophy should focus less on whether government is good or evil and more on what government actually does.

20:51

Canadian Official Offers Bill to End Railway Strike

Lisa Raitt, Canada’s labor minister, said she acted to prevent more economic damage from the six-day walkout.

20:50

U.S.C. Senior Goes 32-0

Steve Johnson, a Southern California senior, won his second straight N.C.A.A. men’s singles title by beating Kentucky’s Eric Quigley, 6-4, 6-4, in Athens, Ga.

20:44

Obama Begins Commemoration of Vietnam Era

President Obama was seen in silhouette on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington as he spoke on Monday.
Doug Mills/The New York Times

President Obama’s speech at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall started a nationwide anniversary project to last 13 years.

20:42

Investor Doubts Constrain a Russian Oil Powerhouse

As an extreme example of investor distrust of Russia, the market value of Surgutneftegaz sometimes swoops beneath the amount it actually has in cash on hand and liquid assets.

20:36

Our Imbecilic Constitution

The worst single part of the Constitution is surely Article V, which has made it among the most difficult to amend of any in the world.

20:34

After Facebook, More Fear of Stock Market

Monitors in Times Square on May 18 showed the news of Facebook trading on the Nasdaq.
Bebeto Matthews/Associated Press

The financial industry had hoped that Facebook would rekindle ordinary investors’ excitement in stocks.

20:19

Getting a Hockey Education During the 1993 Finals

A reporter who had never covered hockey before recalls the Los Angeles Kings' run to the Stanley Cup finals in 1993, and their eventual loss.

20:18

Ackerman Endorses Assemblywoman to Succeed Him

Representative Gary Ackerman is to endorse Assemblywoman Grace Meng in the Democratic primary for the House seat he is leaving.
Uli Seit for The New York Times

Representative Gary L. Ackerman is endorsing Assemblywoman Grace Meng in the Democratic primary for the House seat he has occupied for nearly 30 years.

20:18

For Movies, Some Immigrants Still Choosing to Hit Rewind

At Hwang Jae Video in Elmhurst, which he opened in 1989, Young Woo Kim estimates that videocassettes still account for about 30 percent of his business.
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times

In this age of streaming movies online and Blu-ray Discs, immigrants’ nostalgia and frugality, among other factors, combine to make sure that the bulky VHS cassette endures.

20:12

Missing Couple’s Legacy: Shards of Hope

Michael Sullivan and Camden Sylvia lived in a loft at 76 Pearl Street in Lower Manhattan. They  argued with their landlord before they disappeared.
Michael Nagle for The New York Times

Camden Sylvia and her boyfriend, Michael Sullivan, who lived in a loft in Lower Manhattan, disappeared in 1997.

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- 12 minutes ago

Heat’s James and Wade Continue Domination

LeBron James had 32 points and 13 rebounds, and Dwyane Wade had 22 points and 7 assists as Miami took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals from visiting Boston.

 
Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
- 22 minutes ago

For Williams, Illness Lurks as Persistent Foe

Suffering from the autoimmune disease Sjögren’s syndrome, the former No. 1 player in women’s tennis has returned to Grand Slam tennis, and she has set her sights on the Olympics.

 
Eric Gay/Associated Press
- 49 minutes ago

Spurs Find Ways to Keep Streak and Mission Going

Manu Ginobili put on a flawless display of shooting in the fourth quarter Sunday, epitomizing the various routes San Antonio has taken in its record-challenging run of perfection.

 
Adriana Zehbrauskas for The New York Times
- 22:30

Virtual Therapy Helps Residents of a Shellshocked City

Twenty-five patients in violence-racked Ciudad Juárez completed a therapy program similar to the one used by the United States military to treat Iraq war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

 
Dan Levine/European Pressphoto Agency
- 22:16

Pujols Is Starting to Look Like His Usual Fearsome Self

After 11 seasons with the Cardinals, Albert Pujols signed a big contract with the Angels. But until recently, he was not close to being the player he was in St. Louis.

 
Jonathan Fennell for The New York Times
- 21:49

The Best and the Brashest

Still a teenager, Connor Fields is the first rider in BMX supercross history to win three straight World Cup final races, and he has become a medal favorite for the London Olympics.

 
Chris Gash
- 21:32

Traveling This Summer? Leave the Weaponry Behind

As summer approaches, the Transportation Security Administration offers tips for travelers, detailing a list of weapons and other prohibited items in luggage.

 
Uniqlo
- 21:30

New Breed of Products Is Said to Offer Sun Protection, but Doubts Linger

When shoppers go to buy sunscreen, they find shoes, bikinis and laundry detergent that are also meant to block harmful rays. Many have doubts about such items.

 
- 21:22

You Can Change the Channel, but Local News Is the Same

Agreements in which local TV stations share news operations are seen by the stations as a survival strategy, and by critics as a barrier to competition.

 
- 21:16

Logistics Hang Over a Ruling on 9/11 Cancer

A decision on whether to expand the list of ailments covered by a $4.3 billion victims’ fund is expected this week.

 
Alex Wong/Getty Images
- 21:16

Money From Colleagues Buoys Rangel Campaign

Two years after he was censured for ethics violations, Representative Charles B. Rangel of Harlem has struggled to draw contributions.

 
Matthew Ryan Williams for The New York Times
- 21:15

In Far Northwest, a New Border Focus on Latinos

Many people say the Olympic Peninsula has become an unlikely new frontier in the effort to fight illegal immigration from Latin America.

 
Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times
- 21:14

The Simplicity Solution

One expert has some clever ideas about how to fix the banks.

 
Stewart Cairns for The New York Times
- 21:11

Taking Up 4,486 Flags for Slain Soldiers, but Holding On to Their Memory

A woman who planted yellow flags for American servicemen killed in Iraq figured it was time to draw her makeshift memorial to a close.

 
- 21:06

Sentences Crisp, Sassy, Stirring

Different sentences carry different weight, and we can craft them not just to get an idea across, but also to convey attitude or elicit emotion.

 
Josh Haner/The New York Times
- 20:55

The Role of Uncle Sam

The debate over Hamilton’s governing philosophy should focus less on whether government is good or evil and more on what government actually does.

 
Doug Mills/The New York Times
- 20:44

Obama Begins Commemoration of Vietnam Era

President Obama’s speech at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall started a nationwide anniversary project to last 13 years.

 
Uli Seit for The New York Times
- 20:18

Ackerman Endorses Assemblywoman to Succeed Him

Representative Gary L. Ackerman is endorsing Assemblywoman Grace Meng in the Democratic primary for the House seat he has occupied for nearly 30 years.

 
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
- 20:18

For Movies, Some Immigrants Still Choosing to Hit Rewind

In this age of streaming movies online and Blu-ray Discs, immigrants’ nostalgia and frugality, among other factors, combine to make sure that the bulky VHS cassette endures.

 
- 20:12

Missing Couple’s Legacy: Shards of Hope

Camden Sylvia and her boyfriend, Michael Sullivan, who lived in a loft in Lower Manhattan, disappeared in 1997.

 
Gracía Lam
- 20:07

Spelling Out the End

My one, brief, not-so-shining moment at the National Spelling Bee.

 
Jake Schoellkopf/Associated Press
- 19:58

Johnny Tapia, Champion Boxer Amid Chaos, Dies at 45

Tapia won titles in three weight divisions but struggled with mental illness and addiction, having been declared clinically dead five times as a result of drug overdoses.