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Federal Judge Finds Violations of Rights by Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Fri, 2013-05-24 20:24
The ruling handed down by a federal judge is peppered with stinging criticism of the policies and practices of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, saying the sheriff relied on racial profiling and illegal detentions.    

Recalling a Girl, 14, Laughing Before She Was Shot on a Bus

Fri, 2013-05-24 19:49
Hundreds of mourners at a church in Jamaica, Queens, on Friday remembered D’aja Robinson as an honor roll student with a bright smile who liked to sing and dance.    

Reporters See Chilling Effect From Justice Dept. Inquiries

Fri, 2013-05-24 19:43
Despite President Obama’s conciliatory gesture of a review of Justice Department investigations involving journalists, some reporters say that chill has already set in.    

For Obama’s Global Vision, Daunting Problems

Fri, 2013-05-24 19:38
Taking America off “perpetual war footing,” as the president proposes to do, will not be a simple task.    

China Tells North Korea to Return to Nuclear Talks

Fri, 2013-05-24 19:29
The Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, struck a stern tone as he called for the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, according to a state-run Chinese news agency.    

DealBook: Bausch & Lomb Said to Be Near $9 Billion Sale to Valeant

Fri, 2013-05-24 19:14
If completed, a transaction would be one of the biggest health care deals of the year. And it could reap a sizable profit for Bausch & Lomb’s current owner, Warburg Pincus.    

Off the Charts: S.&P. Has More Than Doubled Under Obama

Fri, 2013-05-24 18:59
The Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index has more than doubled since Barack Obama took office, an accomplishment achieved by only four other presidents.    

Oklahoma Officer Follows Storm to Rescue Survivors

Fri, 2013-05-24 18:58
Lt. Phillip Wise of the Bethany Police Department followed the tornado so he could pull survivors from the wreckage in Oklahoma.    

A Program to Combat Food Contamination

Fri, 2013-05-24 18:55
Fruit growers, farm workers and a major retailer have started a program aimed at preventing the types of bacterial outbreaks that have sickened consumers who ate contaminated produce.    

Horace Mann Apologizes for Abuse but Won’t Start New Inquiry

Fri, 2013-05-24 18:41
The elite Bronx private school announced that it would establish an advisory board on student safety, allowing outside experts as well as at least one victim to make policy recommendations.    

Growth in Options Trading Helps Brokers but Not Small Investors

Fri, 2013-05-24 18:36
Brokerage firms say that options, traditionally used by professional traders, can be profitable for ordinary investors, but this does not square with many investors’ experiences.    

Additional Embassy Guards Will Come at Steep Price Each

Fri, 2013-05-24 18:23
The first of 350 additional Marine guards at high-risk embassies and consulates around the world later this year will cost about $1.6 million each.    

Taliban Attack U.N. Affiliate’s Compound in Kabul, Testing Afghan Security Forces

Fri, 2013-05-24 18:08
The attackers set off a large explosion followed by numerous smaller blasts, sending United Nations and international agency workers into bomb shelters.    

ArtsBeat: Michael Cera on the Return of ‘Arrested Development’

Fri, 2013-05-24 17:44
Mr. Cera discusses narrative dead ends, favorite episodes and accidental impersonations of Jesse Eisenberg.    

Cooper Union Protesters Still Occupy President’s Office

Fri, 2013-05-24 16:57
Since May 8, students have used the room to spread word about their rebellion against charging undergraduate tuition, eat catered meals and entertain visits from activists.    

Queens Man Convicted of Murder in Robbery That Led to a Death

Fri, 2013-05-24 16:28
The conviction of Nelson Morales was the third to result from the shooting death of Officer Peter J. Figoski in 2011.    

The Lede: In Video, Survivor Describes Bridge Collapse North of Seattle

Fri, 2013-05-24 15:46
A survivor of the bridge collapse north of Seattle describes plunging into the icy waters and holding onto his wife until help arrived.    

Common Sense: Exxon Defies Calls to Add Gays to Anti-Bias Policy

Fri, 2013-05-24 14:24
More than 88 percent of Fortune 500 companies have adopted written policies prohibiting bias on the basis of sexual orientation, but Exxon Mobil has refused.    

A Good Appetite: Strawberry Shortcake Forever

Fri, 2013-05-24 13:11
A vanilla-scented, freshly made sponge cake with good berries and a whipped cream weighs in as a great dessert.    

DealBook: Banks’ Lobbyists Help in Drafting Financial Bills

Fri, 2013-05-24 13:05
In a sign of Wall Street’s resurgent influence in Washington, bank lobbyists are aiding lawmakers in preparing legislation that softens financial regulations.