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The Lede: Following the Financial Crisis and the MarketsTop banking executives have been called to meet with Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. this afternoon. Top NewsMainstream News Outlets Start Linking to Other SitesBy embracing the hyperlink ethos of the Web to a degree not seen before, news organizations are acting in effect like aggregators. TechnologyThe Lede: Following the Financial Crisis and the MarketsTop banking executives have been called to meet with Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. this afternoon. BusinessVast Bailout by U.S. Proposed in Bid to Stem Financial CrisisTreasury and Fed officials were discussing with leaders in Congress a plan for the government to buy up distressed mortgages. NationalSudanese Arrest Militia LeaderThe Sudanese government has arrested janjaweed militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-al-Rahman, charged by an international court with orchestrating mass murder in Darfur. InternationalArmstrong to Race in Giro d'Italia in 2009Lance Armstrong agreed to ride in next year’s Giro d’Italia, giving him a crucial test before his attempt to win an eighth Tour de France title. SportsMercury, up close: New photos unveiledAn U.S. spacecraft was scheduled to beam hundreds of photos of Mercury back to Earth on Tuesday after a close encounter with the planet closest to the sun. ScienceStudy Warns of Hearing Loss From Music PlayersA scientific study for the European Union found that listening to personal music players at high volume can threaten permanent hearing loss. HealthMcCain to appear on Letterman after allLooks like they may be ready to bury the hatchet back at the Home Office. EntertainmentConnections: The Power of Political PratfallsA bumbling president, a rube candidate, a greedy politician — such are the caricatures of political life. Whether accurate or not, they can be more powerful than any argument. ArtsGovernor's son sells 'Don't Drop the Soap'Read full story for latest details. Offbeat, Oddly Enough, LifeUnder ‘No Child’ Law, Even Solid Schools FalterRequired to make a gigantic leap in improving students’ test scores, many previously successful schools in California have been sinking. EducationAsk an Expert: Entrepreneurs, it's time to do the hustleQ: The stock market meltdown is frightening on many levels, but for my small business it could be catastrophic. What now? John Markets, Money, StocksRace Starts With Little Fuel, and Goes Uphill From ThereEscape From Berkeley could be the world’s most eco-friendly race, in which alternative-fuel-burning vehicles compete with the goal of completing the race using no petroleum. Cars, Motoring, AutomobilesNew releasesDVD - TV/ANIMATION Lil' Bush: Resident of the United States, season 2 A few may remember that President George W. Bush and his family first got the Comedy Central treatment in the short-lived sitcom " … BooksMy Dinner With AdriàAs a kind of stunt, Ferran Adrià, the head chef of El Bulli in Spain, shopped in Chinatown with me and cooked a meal at my apartment. Fashion, StyleTom Cruise, in Bit Role, Nips Studio’s Top GunAt an industry screening of the forthcoming comedy “Tropic Thunder,” Tom Cruise brought down the house with his portrayal of a dirty-dancing movie mogul. MoviesWhy America Needs OasisFollowing their mega-successful debut double shot of 1994’s Definitely Maybe and 1995’s (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, Oasis were poised to rule the rock game. But 1997’s underwhelming Be Here Now … MusicCheck In, Check Out: Islands of Style in a Sea of GritShiny designer hotels have been popping up in Manhattan’s downtown with almost improbable frequency. TravelThe Long Run: Writing Memoir, McCain Found a Narrative for LifeThe story line of Senator John McCain’s 1999 memoir, “Faith of My Fathers,” reshaped his political identity. PoliticsDefending college endowmentsAmherst's president says Congress should tread lightly. • When members of Congress demand that colleges and universities with larger endowments spend 5% annually to reduce student expenses, anyone facing … OpinionWhat are the advantages of down pillows? Are they hard to clean?For softness, nothing is better than down pillows. Filled with the delicate fluff from the bellies of waterfowl, they're especially popular with stomach sleepers, who tend to like their pillows cushiony, … Home, GardenHow much foreclosure relief will homeowners get from bailout plan?The rescue package for the financial system includes measures designed to stem the rising tide of foreclosures. Here's a look at the specifics. • The $700-billion rescue package for the financial system … Real Estate, PropertyCity Room: Ask About New York Food HistoryThis week, the co-editors of "Gastropolis: Food and New York City" will be answering selected readers' questions about the history and culture of food. Dining, Wine, Restaurants, FoodSky Search: How to Find NeptuneNeptune is much too faint to be perceived without any optical aid. SpaceChampions League: Chivas USA falls 2-0Edwin Aguilar scored the only goals as Panama's El Tauro defeated Major League Soccer team Chivas USA 2-0 in the preliminary round of CONCACAF Champions League. Soccer, World CupPregnant woman says Northcutt arranged assaultA pregnant woman has sued Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Dennis Northcutt, saying he arranged for his cousin to beat her up. Football, NFLNL: Astros' Oswalt improves to 22-1 against RedsWednesday's NL roundup: Ryan Ludwick was a triple short of a cycle and had two RBI to lead St. Louis' comeback from a three-run deficit. Rebounding from a 12-0 rout Tuesday, the Cardinals scored four … Baseball, MLBOklahoma City signs Washington State's WeaverGuard Kyle Weaver, a second-round draft pick, signed a multiyear contract Wednesday with Oklahoma City. Basketball, NBASharks sign young Vlasic to four-year extensionDefenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, keeping one of the club's best young players with the Sharks through the 2012-13 season. Hockey, NHLU.S. Open a big part of Big Apple this time of yearStart spreading the news. The Big Apple is the Mecca of sports in America. And while the Mets and Yankees grab most of the headlines this time of year, tennis earns its spotlight, too, during the two … TennisParliament hit by airport protestPolice close the main public entrance to Parliament after anti-airport expansion protesters try to force their way in. United KingdomMP stands down amid police probeSenior state cabinet minister Theo Theophanous has stood down pending the results of a police investigation into an allegation that he sexually assaulted a young female worker at Parliament House. AustraliaGardaí probe Cork deathA Garda investigation was under way today after a suspicious death in Cork city. IrelandSA, India, Brazil buoyant despite global turmoilOctober 13, 2008, 16:00 Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has urged the governments of India, Brazil and South Africa to remove all constraints preventing full implementation of the trilateral cooper. … IndiaAlleged hijack gang appears in KZN courtAn alleged hijack gang, arrested after a spree of robberies, has appeared in the Pietermaritzburg High Court. South AfricaTrial starts in KenyaTwo men have gone on trial in Kenya over the killing of New Zealander Trent Keegan. The 33-year-old was found dead in the capital, Nairobi, on May 28. Muchiri Kariuki and Amos Kamau are accused of robbing … New ZealandEnsuring the big one doesn't get awayEffort to track the movements of the white sturgeon through two bridge projects provides a rare glimpse into a mystifying species – and a chance to protect it CanadaJapan opposition wants bigger global security role (AFP)AFP - Japan would play a more active role in global security if the opposition wins upcoming elections and would also seek better diplomacy to bring peace to Afghanistan, the shadow defence minister said. JapanBombs Hit Mosul, as Christians Are Offered ProtectionTwo suicide bombers struck Mosul on Sunday, killing at least five Iraqis and wounding dozens more, as Iraq’s leaders rallied behind the city’s Christian minority. IraqGeneral Says He’s Hopeful About Taliban WarGen. David D. McKiernan, the top American commander in Afghanistan, urged doubters to believe that the war against the Taliban would be won. Afghanistan |
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