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Obama Against a Compromise on Extension of Bush Tax Cuts
President Obama’s decision not to extend tax cuts for the rich adds a populist twist to an election-season economic package designed to entice support from big businesses and their Republican allies.
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Karzai Family Political Ties Shielded Bank in Afghanistan
President Hamid Karzai, his brother and another prominent set of brothers struck agreements that have publicly backfired.
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Concern Is Voiced Over Religious Intolerance
Religious leaders held an “emergency summit” to denounce bigotry toward Muslim Americans, while the imam behind a planned Islamic center finally spoke out about the controversy.
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On the London Stage: A Welcome American Invasion of the British Stage
American plays and musicals have been in starring roles this season in London.
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As Stadiums Vanish, Their Debt Lives On
The old Giants Stadium carries about $110 million in debt, or nearly $13 for every New Jersey resident. There are similar stories for taxpayers across the nation.
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Economic Scene: The Bears and the State of Housing
The difference between viewing housing as a luxury good or as a staple is the subject of a debate about the recovery.
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U.N. Says About 500 Were Raped in Congo
Two officials told the Security Council that the number of reported victims in attacks last month had risen.
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Bedbugs Bad for Business? Depends on the Business
Bedbugs are showing up in commercial settings, creating a bonanza for companies that deal with the scourge.
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At Fashion Week, It’s Where You Sit That Counts
With so many changes in the fashion media, designers are having a tough time deciding who gets the best seats.
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Immigration Crackdown Steps Into the Kitchen
A San Diego restaurant owner has been thrust into one of the nation’s most contentious debates, sending a current of fear through the restaurant industry.
