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Payback Time: Wave of Debt Payments Facing U.S. Government
The ultralow interest rates the U.S. has been paying on its colossal debt may not last much longer, and the White House estimates that the tab will exceed $700 billion a year in 2019.
Hopes Grow as Israel and Hamas Discuss Prisoner Swap
Meetings and statements have heightened anticipation that Israel and Hamas could swap hundreds of Palestinian prisoners for the Israeli solider Gilad Shalit.
For Search, Murdoch Looks to a Deal With Microsoft
News Corporation, the media conglomerate controlled by Rupert Murdoch, has engaged in early stage discussions with Microsoft about a pact to get paid from Microsoft to remove its news content from Google's search engine.
On Politics: An Unsurprising Slide for Obama
President Obama returned from Asia facing two polls showing an approval rating below 50 percent for the first time.
Ask John Burns: Obama's Options in Afghanistan
As President Obama considers which military tack to take in Afghanistan, John Burns is answering readers' questions on the options under consideration.
Swine Flu Vaccinations Rise While Infections Remain Low
Because demand for the vaccine was lower than anticipated, the weekend clinics, originally intended for middle- and high-school students, were opened to a larger group of people considered high risk.
Ask Jay: Are You Giving Out Holiday Bonuses?
It is noble and good to try to make every employee happy. It is naive to believe that you can.
Hunting for Turkeys, for the First Time
The first wild turkey hunting season on Long Island opened on Saturday, but the birds were elusive.
As Sewers Fill, Waste Poisons Waterways
Many sewer systems are overwhelmed, spilling excrement, medical waste and chemicals into waterways.
Brazil Defends Visit of Iranian Leader
Brazil?s decision to host Iran?s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, was viewed as a signal of the country?s ambitions to become a bigger player in global diplomacy.
Sidebar: Bright Lines Blur in Juvenile Sentencing
The effects of a decision on executing mentally retarded inmates could offer a lesson on punishment for juveniles.
Wall Street Takes Off as Dollar Retreats
U.S. shares made large gains on Monday, channeling momentum from rallies in Europe and Asia and a renewed rush for gold.
21 Filipinos Are Reported Dead in Election Violence
In one of the worst incidents of election-related violence in the Philippines in recent memory, more than 40 people were kidnapped by armed men, officials said.
U.S. to Propose CO2 Cut at Talks
The United States will propose an emissions reduction target at a U.N. climate change summit in Copenhagen, a senior administration official said.
Under Scrutiny, Rangel Is Frayed but Defiant
As an ethics investigation continues, Representative Charles B. Rangel?s once-considerable clout has diminished, and signs of stress are starting to show.
Iran?s Death Penalty Is Seen as a Political Tactic
A flurry of executions has raised concern that the government is using judicially sanctioned killing to quell pockets of unrest around the nation.
Military Analysis: In 3 Tacks for Afghan War, a Game of Trade-Offs
A primer on the military utility of some of the force options before President Obama to bolster the 68,000 American troops already in Afghanistan.
N.F.L. to Shift in Its Handling of Concussions
Teams will soon be required to receive advice from neurologists while treating players with brain injuries.
