Senate Votes to Open Health Care Debate

22 Nov 2009, 6:15 am
The Senate voted 60 to 39 on Saturday night to begin full debate on major health care legislation, propelling the bill over a crucial, preliminary hurdle.

Under Mangini, Browns Are a Team in Turmoil

22 Nov 2009, 6:06 am
With one victory and five offensive touchdowns in nine games, the deterioration of the Browns under Coach Eric Mangini is at full boil.

A Terror Suspect With Feet in East and West

22 Nov 2009, 5:34 am
The profile that has emerged of David Headley, a U.S. citizen accused of plotting revenge against a Danish newspaper, suggests a man pulled between two cultures.

Best Soup Ever? Suits Over Ads Demand Proof

22 Nov 2009, 5:34 am
Companies that were once content to fight in store aisles and on commercials are choosing a different route — formal grievances challenging their competitors’ claims.

Back to Business: Wall St. Finds Profits Again, Now by Reducing Mortgages

22 Nov 2009, 5:34 am
Investment funds are buying mortgages, trimming some of them to the benefit of homeowners, and shifting any risk to the federal government.

Driven to Distraction: High-Tech Baby Sitters Get Drivers Off Phone

22 Nov 2009, 5:33 am
Which is safer: technology that disables a cellphone in a moving car, or that makes the conversation completely hands-free?

As Afghans Resist Taliban, U.S. Spurs Rise of Militias

22 Nov 2009, 5:33 am
The Americans hope the militias will encourage an increasingly demoralized Afghan population to take a stake in the war against the Taliban.

Cleric Wields Religion to Challenge Iran’s Theocracy

22 Nov 2009, 5:28 am
Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, who played a role in the founding of the Islamic Republic, has emerged as the spiritual leader of the opposition.

Blanche Lincoln Cements Role at Heart of Health Debate

22 Nov 2009, 5:10 am
In advance of her re-election bid next year, Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas sided with her fellow Democrats for one vote, but was cautious about the overall health bill.

Thrust and Parry on the Senate Floor

22 Nov 2009, 4:21 am
A fight of galactic proportions over health care looms. Here’s a playbook for aficionados of legislative war games.

Enthusiasm for Palin, and Echoes of 2008 Divide

22 Nov 2009, 3:59 am
On her book tour, Sarah Palin has skipped the big cities authors usually visit in favor of smaller places where she and Senator John McCain performed well on the presidential ticket.

Suspect in Ft. Hood Shootings to Remain in Hospital

22 Nov 2009, 3:59 am
The Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people at the Fort Hood army base earlier this month will not be moved immediately to a military prison for pretrial detention.

Medical Marijuana: No Longer Just for Adults

22 Nov 2009, 3:44 am
Several Bay Area doctors who recommend medical marijuana for patients say their client base includes teenagers with psychiatric conditions including A.D.H.D.

Glenn Beck Stakes Out a More Activist Role in Politics

22 Nov 2009, 3:44 am
The conservative firebrand Glenn Beck is planning voter registration drives and rallies, but he is cautious about how he might directly support particular candidates.