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McCain, Facing G.O.P. Foe in Primary, Tilts to the Right

Challenged by J. D. Hayworth from the airwaves, and soon in a primary, John McCain has moved starkly, and often awkwardly, to the right.

Toyota Details Recall of 2010 Prius for Brake Problems

The worldwide recall will affect about 437,000 units of the 2010 Prius and other hybrid models, according to the company’s filing.

On Health Bill, G.O.P.’s Road Is a New Map

Republicans this month will bring President Obama a set of ideas and a more modest health care plan.

News Analysis: For Kremlin, an Election in Ukraine Cuts Two Ways

Russia’s preferred candidate is the apparent winner, but the starkly contested presidential race contrasts sharply with Russia’s recent history.

Iran Is Said to Begin Nuclear Enrichment

Brushing aside international threats of stricter sanctions, Iran reportedly began enriching its uranium on Tuesday.

In City Real Estate, Old Clans Are Shrewd Again

Some families with deep roots in Manhattan kept their heads a few years ago when the market overheated.

U.N. Climate Panel and Chief Face Credibility Siege

Rajendra K. Pachauri and the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change face accusations of scientific sloppiness and potential financial conflicts of interest.

S.E.C. Enforcers Focus on Avoiding Madoff Repeat

Robert S. Khuzami, the head of enforcement, must restore confidence that the S.E.C. can police Wall Street.

Afghan Avalanches Kill at Least 28

At least 28 people are dead and another 1,500 are stranded following multiple avalanches in Afghanistan.

Survey Raises Questions on Data-Driven Policy

Results of a crime data survey have made critics and admirers of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg wonder about the reliability of data underpinning policy decisions on the budget, education and other issues.

NYT > World

Paperwork Hinders Airlifts of Ill Haitian Children

Doctors and aid workers are wrestling with proving that they are not illegally transporting children, whose risk of dying is rising while the paperwork awaits.

U.N. Climate Panel and Chief Face Credibility Siege

Rajendra K. Pachauri and the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change face accusations of scientific sloppiness and potential financial conflicts of interest.

News Analysis: For Kremlin, an Election in Ukraine Cuts Two Ways

Russia’s preferred candidate is the apparent winner, but the starkly contested presidential race contrasts sharply with Russia’s recent history.

In Northern Iraq, a Vote Seems Likely to Split

In Nineveh Province, a parliamentary election considered crucial to Iraqi unity is highlighting conflicts among ethnic and religious groups.

Japanese Split on Exposing Secret Pacts With U.S.

Agreements on U.S. bases and allowing nuclear-armed ships in Japanese ports date from the 1960s and 1970s.

Toyota Details Recall of 2010 Prius for Brake Problems

The worldwide recall will affect about 437,000 units of the 2010 Prius and other hybrid models, according to the company’s filing.

Wife of Arrested Former Presidential Candidate in Sri Lanka Fears for His Safety

The wife of former army commander General Sarath Fonseka said that she has not been able to find her husband since he was arrested on Monday, for what the army said were military offenses.

Iran Is Said to Begin Nuclear Enrichment

Brushing aside international threats of stricter sanctions, Iran reportedly began enriching its uranium on Tuesday.

Pakistani Military Retakes Key Town in Tribal Belt From Taliban

The military has retaken the town of Damadola, in the Bajaur area, where the army has been fighting militants for more than a year, officials said.

French ‘Identity’ Debate Leaves Public Forum

The prime minister moved a contentious debate over “national identity” to a group of experts, ending the debate in its public form.

Gates Voices Concern About Warship Sale to Russia

Robert M. Gates, the U.S. Defense Secretary, expressed concerns about a weapons deal that has raised alarm in the republic of Georgia.

China Announces Arrests in Hacking Crackdown

Police officers also seized money and equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars during the crackdown, which occurred in November, state media reported over the past two days.

Iran Nuclear Plans Start New Calls for Sanctions

After Iran notified the U.N. nuclear agency of plans to enrich its uranium, officials from the U.S., France and Russia called for stronger measures against Tehran.

Burmese-American Awaits Verdict in Myanmar Case

Nyi Nyi Aung, a naturalized American citizen, gave up a comfortable life near Washington to campaign for democracy for his native Myanmar.

Fake Food Coupons Spread in Haiti

The United Nations said Monday that counterfeiters have begun printing up fake vouchers, complicating giveaways that are meant for the hungriest Haitians.

Russia Names New Leader for Republic of Dagestan

President Dmitri A. Medvedev on Monday nominated Magomedsalam M. Magomedov to be the next president of the combustible southern republic.

China Lists $9.6 Billion in Shares of U.S. Companies

The China Investment Corporation bought more than $9 billion worth of shares in companies like Bank of America and Apple.

Costa Rica: Female Leader Elected

Costa Ricans elected a former vice president, Laura Chinchilla, as the country’s first female president, giving the ruling party a resounding victory.

Chinese Advocate of Quake Victims Sentenced Over E-Mails

A Chinese activist who sought to document shoddy construction that he contended had contributed to deaths in China’s devastating 2008 earthquake has been sentenced to five years in prison for subversion.

'The Cove' Breaks Into Japan

The filmmakers may have moved one step closer to their goal of stopping the dolphin slaughter that the documentary depicts.

Chávez Declares an ‘Electricity Emergency’ in Venezuela

Despite large reserves of crude oil, the country relies on hydroelectricity for 70 percent of its power needs.

Immigrants Claim Wal-Mart Fired Them to Provide Jobs for Local Residents

Ten West Africans have filed federal complaints accusing Wal-Mart stores in Colorado of discrimination.

K. Skubiszewski, Polish Minister, Dies at 83

Mr. Skubiszewski, Poland’s first foreign minister after Communism, helped the country chart a pro-Western course.

Gunmen Open Fire on Former Official in Pakistan

Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, who served as minister for information under Pervez Musharraf, survived the attack on Monday though four others were killed.

European Union Prepares for Economic Crisis Meeting

José Manuel Barroso’s economic agenda risks being overwhelmed by the debt crisis that has swept across the Continent.

Germany Is Chastised for Stance on Nuclear Arms

The German government’s effort to remove American nuclear weapons has been sharply criticized by a former leader of NATO, who said the move was driven more by populist sentiment than any long-term strategic goal.

World Briefing | The Americas: Canada: Air Force Official Charged

The commander of the largest air force base in eastern Canada has been charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of two women from eastern Ontario and with the sexual assault of two others.

World Briefing | Asia: Kashmir: Avalanche Kills Soldiers

At least 15 Indian soldiers were killed after an avalanche smashed into a military training camp near the country’s disputed border with Pakistan on Monday, the army said.

World Briefing | Middle East: Saudi Arabia: Rights Group Hires Lawyer in Child-Marriage Case

The state human rights body has hired a lawyer to review the case of a girl whose mother sought her divorce from an 80-year-old man.

World Briefing | Middle East: Yemen: Qaeda Affiliate Urges Joint Blockade of Red Sea

The Yemen-based wing of Al Qaeda called Monday for a regional holy war and a blockade of the Red Sea to cut off shipments to Israel.

World Briefing | Middle East: Egypt: Police Arrest 3 Top Figures of a Powerful Opposition Group

The police arrested three top figures of the Muslim Brotherhood, the country’s most powerful opposition group, as part of a continuing crackdown since the group recently chose new leadership.

World Briefing | Africa: International Judges Dismiss Charges Against a Sudanese Rebel

International judges said there was not enough evidence to try a Sudanese rebel leader on charges that he played a key role in the killing of 12 African Union peacekeepers in Darfur in 2007.

World Briefing | Europe: Vatican: Child Abuse Condemned

Pope Benedict XVI on Monday condemned the abuse of children by members of the clergy.

National Briefing | West: California: Engineer Is Sentenced for Espionage

Dongfan Chung, who was convicted of passing space shuttle secrets to China, was sentenced Monday to 15 years in prison.

World Briefing | Asia: Japan: Official Says He’ll Keep Job

Japan’s most influential political leader, Ichiro Ozawa, said that he would keep his formal job as the No. 2 leader of the governing Democratic Party after prosecutors decided not to charge him in a financing scandal.

Names of the Dead

The Department of Defense has identified 969 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations.

Will Americans Really Learn Chinese?

Is the boom in Mandarin classes a fad or a cultural turning point?

The Female Factor: Women’s Influence Grows in Bulgarian Public Life

Prime Minister Boiko M. Borisov has in recent months promoted several women, heralding what some see as a political sexual revolution in the Balkan country.

The Female Factor: Family Vaults Women to Leadership in Asia

More women have come to hold power in Asia recently than in any other part of the world.

Race to Avoid a 'Death by Red Tape' in Haiti

An informal media campaign tries to save a young Haitian girl from "death by red tape."

Video of the Shackleton Whisky Cache

Video from Antarctica on the team that dug up five crates of whisky and brandy left beneath a hut there in 1909 by the explorer Ernest Shackleton.

Ukraine's Voters Speak, in Two Voices

A presidential election in Ukraine shows a deep divide between the country's red and blue regions.

An 'Israeli Remix' of a Palestinian Scarf

A Jewish D.J. in Brooklyn finds himself defending his right to market what he calls an "Israeli remix of the keffiyeh," a symbol of Palestinian identity.

Politicus: Few Signs of Turnabout in Germany

Chancellor Angela Merkel is facing a record public debt of about $136 billion, projections of faint economic growth, and a report of sinking industrial productivity.

NYT > U.S.

Pain Spreads as Credit Vise Grows Tighter

Lenders have become even less willing to part with their money, further crimping budgets and family spending.

For Rivals, Finance Crisis Is Posing on-the-Fly Tests

The presidential race has turned into an audition for who could best handle a national economic emergency.

Drug Label, Maimed Patient and Test for Court

At issue is whether plaintiffs have the right to sue when the products that hurt them had met federal standards.

After Impasse, New California Budget Agreement

California legislative leaders and the governor have come to an agreement on the state budget, which is now roughly three months late.

California Bans Texting by Operators of Trains

After investigators said an engineer in last week’s collision had been texting on the job, regulators temporarily banned the use of all cellular devices by anyone at the controls of a moving train.

Political Memo: Given G.O.P. Predicament, Rangel Opts to Ride Out the Storm

Democrats believe that a long list of Republican lawmakers with legal troubles makes it impossible for Republicans to gain much ground on the issues of ethics and good government.

Panel Proposes Broad Changes in Federal Financial Aid for College

The recommendations included a simpler application, Pell grant maximums linked to the consumer price index and federally financed college savings accounts for children in low-income families.

Chicago Unveils Multifaceted Plan to Curb Emissions of Heat-Trapping Gases

The blueprint would change the city’s building codes to promote energy efficiency, and it calls for installing huge solar panels at municipal properties and building alternative fueling stations.

Vast Bailout by U.S. Proposed in Bid to Stem Financial Crisis

Treasury and Fed officials were discussing with leaders in Congress a plan for the government to buy up distressed mortgages.

A Bid to Curb Profit Gambit as Banks Fall

A backlash against short sellers has begun, with regulators in the U.S. and Britain tightening rules and authorities in New York intensifying investigations.

Bush Emerges After Days of Financial Crisis

The president spoke briefly on Thursday after remaining largely out of sight as Wall Street has become engulfed by a financial crisis.

The New McCain: More Aggressive and Scripted on the Campaign Trail

Senator John McCain’s once easygoing if irreverent campaign presence — endearing to crowds, though often resulting in gaffes — has been put out to pasture.

Alaska Star May Add Luster to Tarnished Senator

As Gov. Sarah Palin has moved to the national stage, Senator Ted Stevens, who goes on trial next week, has risen in some opinion polls in Alaska.

Husband of Alaska Governor Refuses to Testify in Legislature’s Trooper Inquiry

Todd Palin was one of 13 people subpoenaed in the inquiry into whether Gov. Sarah Palin or members of her administration abused their power in the dismissal of a top state administrator.

The Ad Campaign: Obama Attacks McCain in a Bid to Attract Hispanic Voters

A Spanish-language Obama ad misrepresents John McCain’s record on the immigration issue and his relationship with Rush Limbaugh.

Agency and Bush Are Sued Over Domestic Surveillance

A privacy group filed a class-action lawsuit on Thursday seeking to halt what it describes as illegal surveillance of Americans’ telephone and Internet traffic.

Power Still Not Restored to Many in the Midwest

Remnants of Hurricane Ike swept through the region on Sunday, bringing torrential downpours and strong winds.

Action Is Sought to Ensure Timely Financing for V.A.

As the veterans’ health system strains to handle a growing caseload, a move is under way in Congress to avoid yearly delays in financing that can hamper the medical care of the nation’s veterans.

Simpson Defense Alleges Police Glee in His Arrest

O. J. Simpson’s legal team began Thursday to mount a defense that will sound familiar to anyone who followed his 1995 murder trial.

National Briefing | Midwest: Minnesota: Rebuilt Bridge Opens

Flashing headlights and honking horns penetrated the early-morning sky as police officers and first responders led drivers in a slow procession across the new Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis.

National Briefing | South: Mississippi: Rearranging the Ballot

Gov. Haley Barbour agreed to move a special election for Trent Lott’s former Senate seat to near the top of the November ballot, ending a dispute that had threatened to delay the start of absentee voting.

National Briefing | Northwest: Alaska: Concession in House Race

Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell of Alaska conceded to Representative Don Young in the Republican primary for Alaska’s only House seat.

National Briefing | Immigration: Meat Plant Names Top Executive

Agriprocessors Inc., an embattled kosher meatpacker with a plant in Postville, Iowa, named a corporate lawyer from New York to be its chief executive, responding to an ultimatum from the leading kosher certifying organization.

National Briefing | Religion: Pittsburgh Bishop Is Ousted

An Episcopal bishop, whose diocese is moving toward splitting from the national church, was ousted from ministry.

National Briefing | Midwest: Illinois: 4 More Murder Charges

A man charged in the killings of four people who died during a June killing spree in Illinois and Missouri has been charged with murder in four more bludgeoning deaths.

Bread Stays on Menu for Carp at Pennsylvania Lake

Every year, an estimated 500,000 people trek to a lake to see a veritable carpet of carp, and the state has temporarily called off a plan to force people to stop feeding bread to the fish.

NYT > Technology

As Data Flows In, the Dollars Flow Out

The average American is expected to spend nearly $1,000 this year on services like cable, Internet and video games.

Publishers Win a Bout in E-Book Price Fight

Publishers have managed to take some control — at least temporarily — of how much consumers pay for their content.

Findings: Will You Be E-Mailing This Column? It’s Awesome

A University of Pennsylvania study found that readers of news in print and online had more exalted tastes than might be expected.

With Shake-Up, SAP Seeks Better Customer Relations

The chairman of SAP, the German software company, said a decision to raise maintenance fees was wrong and acknowledged that he had been partly responsible for the move.

Foursquare Signs a Deal With Zagat

Foursquare, the hip social network whose software is on the phones of many young urbanites, is branching out.

Available Soon at a Barnes & Noble Near You: The Nook

Want to do more than look at a Nook? Starting Wednesday, Barnes & Noble will finally have its e-book reader available for sale in its bookstores.

Job Postings Hint at Amazon's Plans for the Kindle

While Amazon goes on a hiring spree for its Kindle division, hiring color LCD managers and Wi-Fi specialists, where does the company take the Kindle from here?

Imagining a World of Hardware Mashups

Futurists look for "weak signals" that suggest where the world is heading. In technology, the signals may be pointing to hardware mashups.

China Announces Arrests in Hacking Crackdown

Police officers also seized money and equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars during the crackdown, which occurred in November, state media reported over the past two days.

Making Solar Power Portable

A growing number of business travelers are using portable renewable energy devices to power up their electronics when they work in places that offer little or no access to electricity.

Electronic Arts Shrinks Loss, but Shares Fall on Forecast

The publisher released its results, which analysts had expected to disappoint, after the regular market session ended.

Insider’s Admission Deepens Galleon Case

Rajiv Goel said that in 2007 he provided the hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam with confidential tips about Intel and Sprint Nextel.

Google to Add Social Features to Gmail

Google will unveil add-ons to Gmail that let people post and view messages about their day-to-day activities.

The Fight Over Who Sets Prices at the Online Mall

Major brands and manufacturers — and now, book publishers — are deploying new tactics and tools to control how their products are presented and priced online.

Media Talk: Kindle Books in Snack Sizes

FT Press is selling stripped-down, 1,000- to 2,000-word versions of books, for $1.99, and a new series of essays of about 5,000 words, for $2.99.

In Secret, Nations Work Toward Crackdown on Piracy

Negotiators, under intense pressure from media companies, luxury brands and other corporate victims of piracy to complete a deal, are facing criticism over the process.

Link by Link: Super Bowl Merchandise and the Bets Behind It

A Web site selling licensed Super Bowl merchandise mines the Web -- and maybe a sports bar -- and finds greater interest in the Saints.

Media Cache: Free vs. Paid, Murdoch vs. Rusbridger

The head of News Corporation and the editor of The Guardian are facing off over whether newspapers should charge for content on the Web.

State of the Art: Best Cameras for $300 or Less

An experiment begun in 2001 continues: Which camera offers the most bang for relatively few bucks?

The Pluses, and Oddities, of 3-D TV

While 3-D hardware is coming out this year, it will cost quite a bit more than the bargain HDTVs of the last few years; expect to pay about $4,000 for a full package.

More on Online Language Learning

In addition to the online language learning programs discussed in a recent Times article, here are several more that may be of interest.

Super Bowl XLIV Apps to Load Before Kickoff

This Super Bowl weekend, whether you are rooting for the New Orleans Saints or that other team, there is a dog pile of apps to can enhance the game.

For iPhone Users, TV Over 3G

AT&T has cleared Slingbox to transmit your home TV signal over the 3G network, providing TV without a Wi-Fi connection. Now it needs Apple's approval.

NYT > Science

U.N. Climate Panel and Chief Face Credibility Siege

Rajendra K. Pachauri and the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change face accusations of scientific sloppiness and potential financial conflicts of interest.

Shuttle Blasts Off for Space Station

It was the second attempt to launch the Endeavour, 24 hours after Sunday’s attempt was scrubbed because of clouds over the launching pad.

U.S. Officials Plan $78.5 Million Effort to Keep Dangerous Carp Out of Great Lakes

Addressing a threat that has grown increasingly tense throughout the Midwest as genetic material from the fish was found in Lake Michigan.

Thirty Knots, With the Wind at Your Wings

The sailboats competing in the America’s Cup are the fastest ever built but about as delicate as a house of cards.

Findings: Will You Be E-Mailing This Column? It’s Awesome

A University of Pennsylvania study found that readers of news in print and online had more exalted tastes than might be expected.

News Analysis: For Human Spaceflight, Can Measured Beat Bold?

The Obama administration is trying to keep humans flying in space, but will its measured proposals succeed?

A Conversation With Samuel Wang: A Neuroscientist Studying the Structure of Dog Brains

In his Princeton laboratory, Samuel Wang uses dog M.R.I.’s to research the relationship between brain structure and behavior.

Ally for the Poor in an Unlikely Corner

Through his work in poor countries, Andrew Witty, chief executive of GlaxoSmithKline, has positioned his company as the leader among drug makers in advancing world health issues.

In Haiti, Practicing Medicine From Afar

A video hookup between a patient on the scene and a doctor far away can save lives.

Cases: A Walking Magnet for Odd, Minor Ills

Sue Eisenfeld, a 38-year-old afflicted with maladies like carotidynia and mucocele, has given herself the title Queen of Minor Ailments No One Has Ever Heard Of.

Update: Recovery Matches a Marathon Operation

After a surgeon removed a huge cancerous tumor from his abdomen, Robert Collison, 59, spent eight weeks in the hospital with infections and other complications.

Both Parents’ Ages Linked to Autism Risk

A study of almost five million births in California found that the chance of having autistic children increased with older parents.

Global Update: H.I.V. and Herpes: Treating Herpes Doesn’t Reduce Chance That AIDS Virus Will Spread, Study Finds

The herpes drug acyclovir lowered H.I.V. levels in the blood but did not make a person less likely to spread the AIDS virus, researchers said.

Vital Signs: Perceptions: Doctors, Patients and a Clash of Priorities

High blood pressure is often a top priority for doctors, but pain and depression may be more pressing to their patients.

Vital Signs: Risks: Study Looks at Serotonin and SIDS Deaths

Researchers are a step closer to understanding why babies who appear to be perfectly healthy may die suddenly.

Vital Signs: Hazards: A Warning on Mixing Herbs and Medicine

A study found that products including St. John’s wort, ginger and garlic could be dangerous for people taking common medicines.

Q & A: Low LDL Levels

Can my LDL, my “bad” cholesterol, get too low?

Observatory: A Complicated History for the Humble Turkey

Did the turkey stocks in the American Southwest come from Mexico, or were they domesticated on their own?

Observatory: Some Insects Are Picky About What Wind to Ride

Scientists find that some moths chose high-speed tailwinds and adjusted their own flight heading if necessary to compensate for drift.

Observatory: Figuring Out How Toads Endure All That Hopping

The animal’s forelimb muscle somehow knows to activate about 90 milliseconds before landing, researchers discovered.

18 and Under: When to Worry if a Child Has Too Few Words

Every pediatrician knows the frustration of trying to quantify the speech and language skills of a screaming toddler.

Really?: The Claim: 3-D Movies Can Induce Headaches and Sickness

Can 3-D movies like “Avatar” cause motion sickness?

Personal Health: Less Invasive Hip Surgeries Make Inroads

Orthopedic surgeons across the country are using techniques for hip replacement that reduce complications and speed recovery in patients.

Letters: Of Science and Gender (1 Letter)

Letters: Do Supplements Work? (1 Letter)

NYT > Business

S.E.C. Enforcers Focus on Avoiding Madoff Repeat

Robert S. Khuzami, the head of enforcement, must restore confidence that the S.E.C. can police Wall Street.

Toyota Details Recall of 2010 Prius for Brake Problems

The worldwide recall will affect about 437,000 units of the 2010 Prius and other hybrid models, according to the company’s filing.

Optimism Persists in a Kentucky Town Where a Carmaker Brought Jobs

As production resumes this week in Georgetown, Ky., and other American cities where Toyota builds cars, people are eager to see its recall problems blow over.

E.U. Slow to React to Toyota Safety Problems

The system for monitoring car safety across the European Union has appeared, like Toyota, opaque and slow to react.

E.C.B. Chief Cuts Short Trip to Attend Summit on Debt Crisis

Jean-Claude Trichet is returning early from Australia to attend a meeting of European leaders, amid speculation over possible action to ease the debt crisis in several countries.

Britain's Top Financial Regulator to Step Down

Hector Sants announced Tuesday that he planned to step down, surprising the markets and casting doubt over the future of the Financial Services Authority as well as broader banking reform.

UBS Returns to Profit but Clouds Linger

UBS posted its first quarterly profit in over a year Tuesday, but customers continued to pull money out of the bank, sending its shares down.

Japan Airlines Decides to Stick With American Airlines

The Japanese carrier said Tuesday that it will stay in the Oneworld alliance, rejecting an overture by Delta Air Lines of the rival SkyTeam group.

As Data Flows In, the Dollars Flow Out

The average American is expected to spend nearly $1,000 this year on services like cable, Internet and video games.

Bills Stalled, Hospitals Fear Rising Unpaid Care

While the debate continues in Washington, health care systems nationwide struggle to offset money spent to treat patients who cannot afford to pay their bills.

China Lists $9.6 Billion in Shares of U.S. Companies

The China Investment Corporation bought more than $9 billion worth of shares in companies like Bank of America and Apple.

Advertising: Do-It-Yourself Super Ads

Some of the most-talked-about ads during the Super Bowl broadcast were those created or suggested by consumers, not advertising agencies.

Making Solar Power Portable

A growing number of business travelers are using portable renewable energy devices to power up their electronics when they work in places that offer little or no access to electricity.

On the Road: A List No Hotel Wants to Be On

This year’s lists singled out the 10 "dirtiest" hotels in each of six regions — the United States, Asia, Canada, France, Italy and Britain.

Frequent Flier: A Chef’s Ingredients, and His Hopes, Run Afoul of a Border Inspection

In the travels of the chef Susur Lee, recipe ingredients raise red flags for airport security agents.

In Toyota Mess, Lesson for Japan

Economists said that Toyota’s troubles show that economic change is urgently needed in Japan.

With Shake-Up, SAP Seeks Better Customer Relations

The chairman of SAP, the German software company, said a decision to raise maintenance fees was wrong and acknowledged that he had been partly responsible for the move.

Insider’s Admission Deepens Galleon Case

Rajiv Goel said that in 2007 he provided the hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam with confidential tips about Intel and Sprint Nextel.

Google to Add Social Features to Gmail

Google will unveil add-ons to Gmail that let people post and view messages about their day-to-day activities.

Publishers Win a Bout in E-Book Price Fight

Publishers have managed to take some control — at least temporarily — of how much consumers pay for their content.

Developer Is Accused of Fleecing Investors

Adam Hochfelder, a onetime real estate mogul, was charged with taking $2.5 million from clients and friends for hotel deals he never made.

Newsstand Sales and Circulation Fall for Magazines

Newsstand sales of magazines plummeted in the last half of 2009, helping to send total circulation lower.

Findings: Will You Be E-Mailing This Column? It’s Awesome

A University of Pennsylvania study found that readers of news in print and online had more exalted tastes than might be expected.

Promising Results in Bone Drug Trial

A third trial of an experimental drug found that it worked better than a rival to delay the risk of bone complications in men with advanced prostate cancer.

In City Real Estate, Old Clans Are Shrewd Again

Some families with deep roots in Manhattan kept their heads a few years ago when the market overheated.

Immigrants Claim Wal-Mart Fired Them to Provide Jobs for Local Residents

Ten West Africans have filed federal complaints accusing Wal-Mart stores in Colorado of discrimination.

Crestor Wins Approval as a Drug to Prevent Heart Disease

The Food and Drug Administration cleared the way for the cholesterol treatment to be used by millions of people who are not normally prescribed such drugs.

Electronic Arts Shrinks Loss, but Shares Fall on Forecast

The publisher released its results, which analysts had expected to disappoint, after the regular market session ended.

Hasbro Shares Rise Sharply on Higher-Than-Expected Earnings and a Positive Forecast

Action figures tied to an adventure movie helped sales and Hasbro’s stock gains 11 percent.

CVS Slightly Beats Forecasts, With Profit Increasing 11%

Stock in CVS gained 3 percent after it posted an 11 percent profit increase, helped by the expansion of its benefits management business.

Ally for the Poor in an Unlikely Corner

Through his work in poor countries, Andrew Witty, chief executive of GlaxoSmithKline, has positioned his company as the leader among drug makers in advancing world health issues.

Judge Questions Bank of America’s New Deal With S.E.C.

The court might reject a new $150 million settlement over the takeover of Merrill Lynch, which could send the case to trial.

A Move to Expand Falters as Kirin Ends Talks With Suntory

Kirin, the Japanese brewing giant, cited differences over management independence and transparency in a merged company as the reason for ending the talks.

Reuters BreakingViews: Protecting Banks in the Boardroom

Directors at banks can help control risk by routinely posing the question: “What could make this institution fail?”

Dealbook Column: Shareholders Deciding a Dividend

The dividend, which private equity firms routinely paid to themselves until the economy turned against them, is back.

SAS to Issue Shares, Cut Jobs After Posting Loss for 2009

SAS, the Scandinavian airline group, said Tuesday that it would issue new shares to raise capital and cut 700 jobs after reporting a loss for 2009.

Corner Office: Now, Put Yourself in My Shoes

Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet.

The Card Game: How Visa, Using Card Fees, Dominates a Market

When you sign for a debit card at a retailer, the store pays your bank more than twice as much as when you enter a PIN — a strategy Visa hatched decades ago.

NYT > Washington

Waterboarding Used 266 Times on 2 Suspects

C.I.A. interrogators used the near-drowning technique, which Obama administration officials have described as torture, 266 times on two key prisoners from Al Qaeda.

U.S. May Convert Banks’ Bailouts to Equity Share

Obama administration officials say the approach will allow them to shore up the nation’s banking system without seeking more money from Congress.

Hemisphere’s Leaders Signal Fresh Start With U.S.

Leaders from the Western Hemisphere closed a summit meeting proclaiming a new dawn for relations in the region.

Obama’s Revenue Plans Hit Resistance in Congress

Resistance to President Obama’s tax and revenue proposals could threaten a major health care overhaul and other policy initiatives.

The Caucus: But Can Obama Make the Trains Run on Time?

With terms like “socialism” losing their punch, some Republicans are weighing the word “fascism” to describe President Obama’s agenda.

Picking Letters, 10 a Day, That Reach Obama

An official assembles a briefing book of the letters, which offer the president a way to keep in touch with the public.

Marijuana Advocates Point to Signs of Change

Advocates of legalizing marijuana are sensing increasing acceptance of the drug, as medicine or entertainment.

Ill From Food? Investigations Vary by State

Tracking food scares in the U.S. is left to more than 3,000 departments, and in several cases Minnesota officials have safeguarded the rest of the country.

Former C.I.A. Director Defends Interrogation

Gen. Michael V. Hayden said the Obama administration’s release of memos detailing harsh interrogation techniques would limit the agency’s ability to pursue terrorists.

Obama Advisers Challenge G.O.P. to Offer Alternatives

Congress was preparing to return from a two-week recess and take up a charged agenda centered on core Obama objectives.

NYT > Opinion

Op-Ed Columnist: The House of Tranquillity

Barack Obama and Joe Biden once had a Felix and Oscar air about them. But in recent months, Obama has found a way to use Biden’s skills, while Biden has found ways to be of use.

Op-Ed Columnist: The Worst of the Pain

Those in the lower-income groups are in a much, much deeper hole than the general commentary on the recession would lead people to believe.

Op-Ed Columnist: The World’s Watchmaker

China has America about where it wants it. You can make your own calculation of President Obama’s leverage over Beijing — and it’s heading south.

Op-Ed Contributor: Iran’s Two-Edged Bomb

Believe it or not, there are some potential benefits to the United States should Iran build a bomb.

Editorial: A New Space Program

President Obama is calling on NASA to develop “game-changing” technologies. For this to happen, the plan must be focused and adequately financed.

Editorial: Music Inc. Gets Bigger

Antitrust regulation still suffers from an unwillingness to challenge “vertical integration” — as such is the case in the merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation.

Editorial: The Hudson Cleanup

The Environmental Protection Agency must make sure that General Electric follows through on the second phase of dredging the Hudson River no matter how difficult.

How the First Amendment Works

A follow-up column on the First Amendment and the recent Supreme Court decision, with a discussion of readers’ comments.

Rock Groups

Treating numbers concretely - think rocks, for instance - can make calculations less baffling.

Home Fires: The Two Worlds of the Citizen-Soldier

From Harvard Yard to National Guard one weekend a month is a journey into a different world.

The Thread: Assassinating Americans, Killing the Constitution?

Should we kill U.S. citizens abroad who aid terrorists?

Oh, What a Lovely Mess!

NBC's recent adventures in talk-show-host management remind one former talk-show host of his own adventures in prime time with another network.

Opinionator: Mystery Men of the Financial Crisis

The time has come to hear from the insiders who know what really happened during the banking crisis.

Grifters' Tale

Sarah Palin wants to get in front of the same parade John Edwards wanted to lead, and the resemblance doesn't end there.

Letters: How to Reduce the Federal Deficit

Letters: Tea Partiers and Republicans, in Battle Mode

Letter: Oil Drilling Royalties

Letter: A Word From Harper’s

Letter: Controlling Radiation Risks

Editorial: Abstinence Education Done Right

No single approach will reduce sexual activity in all teenagers, but a new study suggests that there is a sensible, effective way to teach abstinence.

Editorial: The Truth About the Deficit

Though the government will soon need to address the deficit, the last thing it should do is slash spending at a time of high unemployment and fragile growth.

Editorial: A Lot to Fix

Toyota must provide the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with all relevant information about recent recalls to help protect American drivers.

Editorial: Making ‘No Child’ Better

The Obama administration must hold the line against critics who want to weaken an ambitious plan to revise the No Child Left Behind Education Act.

Editorial: The Defense Budget

The latest Pentagon budget, like President Obama’s last one, makes some tough choices — but not enough.

Op-Ed Contributor: Have Faith in Love

Every bit of Christian teaching can be summed up in three words: God is love. That is the simple truth that teaches tolerance of same-sex unions.

Op-Ed Contributor: The Dechoukaj This Time

On this day in 1986, the Duvaliers left Haiti. But the departure of an ultraviolent rule couldn’t uproot the impoverished nation’s longstanding political culture.

Op-Ed Contributor: Toyota’s Blind Spot

Companies that aim for cultish loyalty are vulnerable because they lack the ability to handle doubt, dismay or the obliteration of trust.

Op-Ed Contributor: Fade to White

The blacks who are enraged by “Precious” have probably figured out that the film wasn’t meant for them.

Op-Ed Contributor: Microsoft’s Creative Destruction

Why Microsoft, America’s most famous and prosperous technology company, has failed to bring us the future.

NYT > Education

A Federal Effort to Push Junk Food Out of Schools

To fight obesity, legislation would ban candy and sugary beverages, and many schools would be required to offer more nutritious fare.

For Students at Risk, Early College Proves a Draw

Early-college schools, once for the affluent and overachieving, are serving more low-income students.

With Federal Stimulus Money Gone, Many Schools Face Budget Gaps

The stimulus helped forestall drastic cuts at public schools, but many are now approaching what officials call a “funding cliff.”

N.C.A.A. Fails to Stop Licensing Lawsuit

A district court judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit headed by Ed O’Bannon and arguing that athletes should be compensated when their images are used.

Seymour B. Sarason, Leader in Community Psychology, Dies at 91

Dr. Sarason was a psychologist whose groundbreaking work on social settings and their influence on individual problems helped establish the field of community psychology.

Pass the Squishy

Haven Academy in the South Bronx is the first school in the New York City designed for children from broken homes.

The New Math on Campus

When women outnumber men at a college, dating culture is skewed.

National Briefing | New England: New Hampshire: Dartmouth Announces Layoffs

Dartmouth College announced Monday that it would lay off 38 non-teaching staff members this week and “a similar number” in April.

Lobbying Imperils Overhaul of Student Loans

An aggressive lobbying by large student lenders has imperiled a plan to end subsidies to private lenders.

Jack Block, Who Studied Young Children Into Adulthood, Dies at 85

Professor Block's project began in 1968 with a group of 3-year-olds, and ended when they turned 32.

Yale, With $150 Million Deficit, Plans Staff and Research Cuts

The university also will freeze deans’ salaries and reduce the number of new graduate students because of a drop in the endowment to $16.3 billion from $22.9 billion.

Quick Response to Study of Abstinence Education

A study of middle-school students found for the first time that abstinence-only education helped to delay their sexual initiation.

Sharp Drop Is Seen in Gifts to Colleges and Universities

Gifts to colleges and universities declined almost 12 percent in the 2009 fiscal year, the steepest decline recorded in 53 years.

Dormitory Evacuated

Officials have closed a high-rise dormitory in downtown Philadelphia after carbon monoxide sickened several students and sent at least two to a hospital.

Williams College Will Bring Loans Back to Aid Packages

A $500 million drop in the school’s endowment means the end to direct scholarships that did not have to be repaid.

Administration Outlines Proposed Changes to ‘No Child’ Law

Some of the proposed changes to the No Child Left Behind education law were outlined Monday morning in documents relating to the president’s 2011 budget.

Type-A-Plus Students Chafe at Grade Deflation

Princeton University’s bold vision to corral grade inflation is running into fierce resistance from its Type-A-plus students.

The Search: Back to School, as an Adjunct

Should you consider part-time teaching as a way to improve your finances and expand your career opportunities?

A Survey of Youth Sports Finds Winning Isn’t the Only Thing

A survey by a sophomore at a Connecticut prep school found that boys and girls play sports for their own reasons.

Will Americans Really Learn Chinese?

Is the boom in Mandarin classes a fad or a cultural turning point?

Special Report: International Education: M.B.A.’s Guide Socially Concerned Entrepreneurs

Business school students have turned toward courses in social entrepreneurship.

What Have You Been Taught About Sex and Abstinence?

Student Opinion | Does sex education affect students' decisions about sex?

News Quiz | February 9, 2010

See what you know about the news of the day.

A 'Dance of Beauty and Death'

6 Q's About the News | What makes driving through the Kabul Gorge a "complicated dance of beauty and death"?

Word of the Day | agnostic

This word has appeared in 38 Times articles over the past year.

NYT > N.Y. / Region

In City Real Estate, Old Clans Are Shrewd Again

Some families with deep roots in Manhattan kept their heads a few years ago when the market overheated.

Blast Victims Served Their Communities

The five men killed in the explosion at Kleen Energy Systems were coaches and leaders, self-appointed statesmen of the cities where they lived.

The Venting of Gas From Pipes Has Been Fatal in the Past

There has been no major regulatory change to directly address the issue of where gas should be vented during construction or maintenance.

Investigators to Sift Power Plant Rubble for Evidence of Criminal Negligence

Mayor Sebastian N. Giuliano of Middletown, Conn., said the local police had been issued a warrant to search for signs of what caused the explosion at the Kleen Energy Systems plant.

Survey Raises Questions on Data-Driven Policy

Results of a crime data survey have made critics and admirers of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg wonder about the reliability of data underpinning policy decisions on the budget, education and other issues.

Republicans Have Eyes on House Seats in Northeast in Midterm Races

Some of the most competitive races for the midterm elections are taking shape in the New York metropolitan region as Republican challengers amass sizable sums of money to take on Democratic incumbents.

U.S. Asks Kerik’s Judge to Send a Stern Message

Federal prosecutors portrayed Bernard B. Kerik, the former police commissioner who faces sentencing for fraud this month, in damning terms.

Paterson’s Ethics Veto Survives Override Vote

Many Senate Republicans helped kill a reform bill that they once backed but that the governor said didn’t go far enough.

Keep the Lawyers, Judge Tells Murder Defendant

Natavia S. Lowery, accused of killing her employer, told the judge she wanted to change her legal team, but he refused her request.

Entry Level: There’s No Eyebrow She Can’t Tame

Salima Rajwani shapes brows by threading, or rolling taut cotton strands along the skin to pull hairs from the root. She learned the technique in her native India.

Developer Is Accused of Fleecing Investors

Adam Hochfelder, a onetime real estate mogul, was charged with taking $2.5 million from clients and friends for hotel deals he never made.

Second Wave of Snowfall Is in Forecast

While they dig out from a huge snowstorm, road crews across the Mid-Atlantic states may be faced with having to dig out all over again after another heavy snowfall forecast for Tuesday.

Lottery Numbers

Lottery numbers for Feb. 8, 2010.

NYC: What to Do With Senator and Slasher?

Albany Democrats can ill afford to lose a single member, but Hiram Monserrate slashed his companion’s face.

Big City: Seeing How Far $100 Can Go

A Brooklyn writer is celebrating four years of giving her friends cash and asking them to find ways to donate.

A Valentine's Day Sampler as Famous New Yorkers Kiss and Tell

There are many ways to say "I love you,'' especially with Valentine's Day around the corner. But here's how some famous New Yorkers did it.

NYT > Movies

Film: Cue the Director’s Adrenaline

With “Shutter Island,” Martin Scorsese finds his next “something else.”

Film: Turncoats Who Become Heroes

Why do heroes in films like “Avatar” and “District 9” become the rebels?

Film: His Hair’s Not Always Perfect

A field guide to the creatures whose hairy faces paved the way for the newest lupine film.

Arts, Briefly: Romance Overtakes ‘Avatar’

Moviegoers turned their attention to a mushy Nicholas Sparks adaptation over the weekend as “Dear John” ended the seven-week run of “Avatar” as the No. 1 movie in North America.

Apolitics and the War Film

The director of “The Hurt Locker” stakes a claim on neutrality. Given the agony of our current involvements, it is easy to see why.

DVDs: Carnal, Gum-Crackin’ and Dangerous to Know

On DVD this week is “Bad Girls of Film Noir,” a two-volume collection that contains eight little-known titles from the Columbia Pictures archive.

He’s So Vain

The life of Warren Beatty, a man as hungry for artistic control as he was for women.

‘Blind Side’ Finds a Path to the Oscars by Running Up the Middle

The whoops and giggles, heard when “The Blind Side” was announced as a best picture nominee, were the sound of Hollywood surprising itself.

Do the 10 Top the 5? Oscar Promoters Say Yes

Now that the nominations have been announced, the grumbling about the decision to move from 5 to 10 best picture nominees has decreased.

Movie Review | 'Red Riding Trilogy': Men and Terror Run Wild

The blood that runs through the “Red Riding” trilogy begins as a river that races and then rages until it floods this dank, dark, pitiless world in misery.

Movie Review | 'From Paris With Love': Americans Spark the Gunfire in the City of Light

“From Paris With Love,” starring John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys Meyers, is really a one-sided buddy movie.

Movie Review | 'Terribly Happy': Not Exactly a Danish Grover’s Corners

Henrik Ruben Genz’s diabolical comedy “Terribly Happy” assures us that yes, something is definitely rotten in the state of Denmark.

Movie Review | 'Eyes Wide Open': Passion and Identity Crisis in a Pious Community

“Eyes Wide Open” explores the conflict between sexual desire and religious obligation.

Movie Review | 'District 13: Ultimatum': Bouncing and Soaring, With Mayhem in Mind

“District 13: Ultimatum” is pleasurable nonsense and another reminder that one of the great pulls of cinema is the spectacle of bodies in blissful motion.

Movie Review | 'Frozen': A Nightmare on a Ski Lift

A minimalist setup delivers maximum fright in “Frozen,” a nifty little chiller that balances its cold terrain with an unexpectedly warm heart.

Movie Review | 'Dear John': Young Love Caught in the Grips of 9/11

“Dear John” may not be strong medicine, but it delivers an effective, pleasing dose of pure sentiment and vicarious heartache.

Movie Review | 'Ajami': An Israeli Tale of Communal Mistrust, Without the Finger-Pointing

One of the pleasures of “Ajami” is its deep immersion in the beats and melodies of everyday life in Jaffa and beyond.

Movie Review | 'Falling Awake': A Latino Bronx Tale

“Falling Awake” puts good intentions and appealing performances into the balance against clichés of dead-end neighborhoods and rebellious youth.

Movie Listings

Movie Review | 'Edge of Darkness': Jaw-Breaking Boston Detective Unravels His Daughter’s Murder

Mel Gibson tries a return to movie-star form in “Edge of Darkness.”

Movie Review | 'North Face': ‘Because It’s There’ Is the Least of Their Reasons

As you watch Philipp Stölzl’s gripping survival drama, “North Face,” it is impossible not to put yourself in the boots of its mountaineers.

Movie Review | '44 Inch Chest': He’s Older and a Cuckold, but He Has Tough Friends

“44-Inch Chest” can be described as six guys sitting around in barely furnished rooms, talking.

Behind Film’s Drama, a Tale Like a Country Song

A battle is in progress over the estate of Stephen Bruton, the songwriter who co-produced the “Crazy Heart” soundtrack.

For Hollywood, Stand-Ins Play California’s Part

Filmmakers are using cheaper locales to stand in for Los Angeles, the capital of the movie industry.

Sports and ‘SNL’ Among Muses for Film Festival

Apparently the energy level is up in Austin, Tex., with the announcement of the films in the South by Southwest festival.

‘Avatar’ and ‘Hurt Locker’ Lead Oscar Field

The Academy scattered its honors among an unusually wide field of contenders.

T Magazine: The Nifty 50 | Paul Schneider, Actor

With his mischievous yet low-key good looks and an eye for cerebral, oddball dramas, Schneider frequently finds himself playing scene-stealing sidemen.

Film: Giving Serial Killings Serial Treatment

The Red Riding trilogy takes an epic look at a grim place and time.

T Magazine: Graphic Content | Film at First Sight

Designers have been paying homage to movie title cards for decades, and especially now that the Internet has made access to film titles easier.

‘Avatar’ Bolsters News Corp.’s Earnings

Buoyed by “Avatar,” the highest-grossing movie to date, News Corporation’s adjusted second-quarter earnings were 25 cents a share, a nickel above the average expectations of analysts.

At a Neglected Movie Palace, Cobwebs Are Given Notice

The ACE Theatrical Group has agreed to restore the once-majestic Loew’s Kings Theater in Brooklyn, which opened in 1929.

Sundance: Snow and Stars vs. Twitter and Google Alerts

An uncomfortable question surfaced at this year’s Sundance Film Festival: In the digital age, is trekking to Park City, Utah, each January becoming less necessary?

Talking About a Revolution (for a Digital Age)

Is independent film on the verge of being new again?

David Brown, Film and Stage Producer, Dies at 93

Mr. Brown was an urbane New Yorker whose publishing background was the foundation of a producing career in Hollywood.

NYT > Sports

TV Sports: Super Bowl Dethrones ‘M*A*S*H’ as Most-Watched Show in History

Sunday’s Super Bowl eclipsed the final episode of “M*A*S*H” to become the most watched television show in history.

Analysis: Payton’s Winding Path

Saints Coach Sean Payton’s path to the top of the N.F.L. embodies the team’s “unwanted and underrated” character.

After the Parade, Saints Face Many Decisions

The Super Bowl champion Saints have 29 free agents — 11 of them unrestricted — heading into next season.

Speedskating’s Olympic Rewards Fail to Pay the Bills

Speedskating is the United States’ most successful sport at the Winter Olympics, but that has not translated to financial security for the athletes.

Analysis: Dueling Priorities as the Knicks Rebuild

The Knicks’ present is gloomy, their future uncertain, and their short- and long-term goals in clear conflict. Call it an unfortunate but necessary side effect of rebuilding.

Battle of Billionaires Has to Wait as Fickle Wind Delays the Race Start

The first race of the 33rd America’s Cup was postponed Monday because of fickle winds, and now the best-of-three match is scheduled to begin Wednesday, weather permitting.

Hendrick’s Racing Dynasty Shows No Sign of Slowing Down

Hendrick Motorsports has won four consecutive Nascar Sprint Cup titles and it is the favorite to win again this year.

Baseball Roundup: Aparicio Lets White Sox Unretire His No. 11 So Vizquel Can Wear It in Tribute

For Omar Vizquel, the opportunity to be linked on his new team with the Venezuelan Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio was the most alluring.

Goal: In Midst of Recession, Bundesliga Thrives

The German Bundesliga wants the world to know that even in these trying economic times, it is solvent — a soccer island in that exudes diligence, growth and smart management.

N.C.A.A. Fails to Stop Licensing Lawsuit

A district court judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit headed by Ed O’Bannon and arguing that athletes should be compensated when their images are used.

College Basketball Roundup: Early Run by Kansas Keeps Texas in a Tailspin

Marcus Morris scored 18 points to lead No. 1 Kansas to an impressive victory on the road against No. 14 Texas.

N.H.L. Roundup: Flyers Rally From 2-0 Deficit to Beat Devils

Mike Richards scored the go-ahead goal with less than eight minutes left in the third period, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Devils.

Thirty Knots, With the Wind at Your Wings

The sailboats competing in the America’s Cup are the fastest ever built but about as delicate as a house of cards.

Rings: With Snow an Issue, Practices Are Curtailed

The persistent snow issues forced organizers to reduce athletes’ practice time at Cypress Mountain and move some training sessions to Whistler, the site for downhill skiing at the Games.

Keeping Score: Saints’ Risky Decisions Were Both Calculated and Crucial

Saints Coach Sean Payton had the numbers on his side when making three aggressive play calls during the Super Bowl.

Sports of The Times: Colts’ Approach Leaves Room for Second-Guesses

The Saints took aggressive chances on Sunday, and, starting in December, the Colts’ theme was to play it safe.

NYT > Home & Garden

Shopping With Granger and Robert Moorhead: Heartwarming

The brothers and owners of the architecture and design firm Moorhead & Moorhead pick out gifts that say ‘be mine’ with simple materials and fresh ideas.

Habitats: The House of Open Arms

Filipp and Raya Katz live in a red brick house in Bath Beach, Brooklyn, that Ms. Katz refers to as “my little palace.”

The Puppy Diaries: The Tao of Temple

According to Temple Grandin, the revered expert in animal behavior, it’s fine to treat your dog like a child.

On Location: The Clockmaker’s Retreat

In his apartment at the edge of Germany’s Black Forest, the artist Stefan Strumbel embraces the street.

How to Speak Nanny

Mothers must learn how to ask for what they need. It sounds simple, but it isn’t.

On the Cheap: A Pesky Bedroom, Tamed by Pattern

After frustrating attempts at fixing up the bedroom in their Brooklyn apartment, a couple turned the room over to a pair of designers who remade it on a budget of $1,500.

Reactionaries? Make That ‘Collectors’

Decades after the Cultural Revolution, China has reversed its attitude toward antiques, and the market has become hot.

Seen: He’s 93; Sit Where He Tells You

Jens Risom, the iconic Danish-American furniture designer, chatted with visitors at a reception at the Ralph Pucci gallery in Chelsea last week.

Currents | Q&A: A Different Sort of Bowl Game on Super Bowl Sunday

Questions for Matt Muenster, a contractor and host of the DIY Network Toilet Bowl, a full day of shows about redoing bathrooms.

Currents | Online: Dwell Gets a Gag Gift on Its Birthday

A mischievous blog called Unhappy Hipsters has taken on Dwell magazine.

Currents | Décor: Old Dogs, New Tricks

Donna Wilson, a British designer, has given Staffordshire ceramic dogs a contemporary face-lift.

Currents | Goods: Bowls That Could Double as Hats

The artist and designer Michelle Jaffé has created bowls made of felt.

Currents | Deals: Cookware and Brown Bags

Sales at Broadway Panhandler, Bloomingdale’s and Modani.

Property Values: What You Get for ... $1 Million

A contemporary in Charlottesville, Va., a Mediterranean Revival in Sarasota, Fla., and a house in Los Angeles.

International Real Estate: House Hunting in ... Amsterdam

Prices in Amsterdam have come down in the last few years, even in the pricey and coveted Centrum area of town.

Letters: For Love of a Bachelor

Re “A Bachelor’s Effort to Understand Love” by Julie Scelfo (At Home With, Jan. 28)

Letters: Saluting Solutions

Re “When Moths Make a Home in Yours” by Arianne Cohen (The Fix, Jan. 28)

NYT > Arts

Shakespeare Troupe Plans Residency in New York

The Royal Shakespeare Company will hold court in Manhattan for an unprecedented six-week, five-play residency inside the Park Avenue Armory.

Publishers Win a Bout in E-Book Price Fight

Publishers have managed to take some control — at least temporarily — of how much consumers pay for their content.

Identity Found: On West Side via West Bank

Najla Said’s “Palestine,” a one-woman Off Broadway show, is a coming-of-age story about Ms. Said’s journey to become an Arab-American on her own terms.

A World of Words Reinvented in Pictures

The initial print runs for a graphic-novel adaptation of “Twilight” and a new graphic novel by Janet Evanovich are staggering.

Video Game Review | Dante’s Inferno: You Read It in Class; Now You Can Play It on Your Console

Dante’s Inferno, the video game, is more reminiscent of the God of War games than it is of the “Divine Comedy,” the epic poem that inspired it.

Music Review: Imaginary Soundtracks for Two Silent Warhol Films

The Unsound Festival, an electronic-music smorgasbord that began last week and continues through Sunday, gave two Warhol shorts imaginary soundtracks.

Music Review | Juilliard Baroque: How Flexible Are You? This Bach’s a Good Test

In its second outing, part of the Music Before 1800 series at Corpus Christi Church on Sunday, Juilliard Baroque showed an entirely different face.

Books of The Times: Delivering Bad News and Bearing It

Sarah Blake has coaxed forth a book that hits hard and pushes buttons expertly.

Television Review | 'Past Life': Reincarnated, and Now the Detective Work Begins

“Past Life,” a Fox series that makes its debut on Tuesday night, is the latest drama to feature an empathetic heroine talking to the dead to help them with their unfinished business.

TV Sports: Super Bowl Dethrones ‘M*A*S*H’ as Most-Watched Show in History

Sunday’s Super Bowl eclipsed the final episode of “M*A*S*H” to become the most watched television show in history.

Dance: 2 Coasts and 2 Troupes: Contrasting Visions of a Well-Trod Ballet

The threads that bind movement to music are nowhere more various or more subtle than in “The Sleeping Beauty.”

Music Review | George London Foundation: 2 Singers, One Experienced and One Not

On Sunday the promising young tenor Sean Panikkar joined the coloratura soprano June Anderson for an eclectic program ranging from Beethoven to Weill.

Television Review | 'Frontline: Flying Cheap': Up in the Air, With Frayed Safety Nets

“Flying Cheap,” Tuesday’s “Frontline” on PBS, revisits the February 2009 crash of a commuter flight outside Buffalo and surveys problems within the regional airline system.

Music Review | Delta Spirit: Charting an Earnest Course Between the Rah-Rah and the Reflective

Hectoring and uplift enjoy an uneasy truce in the music of Delta Spirit.

Music Review | Fireworks Ensemble: Lou Reed’s ‘Machine’: Now More Strings, Less Metal

A real-time, chamber-music performance of an inhumanly generated composition: that was Lou Reed’s “Metal Machine Music” as played by the Fireworks Ensemble at Miller Theater.

Doctor Is Charged in Death of Jackson

A case like no other will be treated like any other case, a Los Angeles County judge says.

DESIGN: Rigging an Eco-Boat to Cross the Pacific

If designing a boat for a voyage from San Francisco to Sydney isn't daunting enough, this one also has to be environmentally irreproachable.

A Touch of Fame Works Its Magic in Market

The triumphant sales of Impressionist and Modern masters in London last week consecrate the power of myth.

An Art Market Suddenly at Dizzying Heights

A historic sale of Impressionist and Modern art at Sotheby's in London netted a total of £146.82 million, or $235.65 million.

Ramayana Casts Its Ancient Spell

An exhibition in Singapore traces how the Hindu epic, with numerous heroes and villains and its powerful message of good triumphing over evil, spread through the centuries throughout Southeast Asia.

Energetic Bidding Drives Sale of Impressionist and Modern Masters

Christie's in London sold a total of £76.83 million worth, while records were set for an Otto Mueller and a Natalia Goncharova.

2 Verdi Offerings to Put a Smile on Your Face

Not known for his funnybone, Giuseppe Verdi produced two comedic operas, the well-known "Falstaff" and the lesser "Un Giorno di Regno," which have been revived in recent productions in Italy.

NYT > Dining & Wine

The Pour: Hungarian Dry Whites? Forge Ahead

Best known for lavishly sweet wines, Hungary is also making dry whites again, and some are stunningly delicious.

A Federal Effort to Push Junk Food Out of Schools

To fight obesity, legislation would ban candy and sugary beverages, and many schools would be required to offer more nutritious fare.

Media Talk: For New and Healthy Recipes, a Magazine Turns to Leftovers

The editor of Health said cost concerns did not drive the decision to recycle recipes from Real Simple.

One Bowl = 2 Servings. F.D.A. May Fix That.

The F.D.A. may update serving sizes for foods like chips, cookies and ice cream to reflect how Americans really eat.

The Minimalist: Whole Wheat Muffin, the Remix

If you didn’t know it, you’d think these muffins were made from something else.

A Good Appetite: Saving Money, and the Soup

The thrifty epicure can take shrimp shells and turn them into flavorful stock.

New Albany Journal: A Voting Result That Faulkner Could Drink To

In a couple of months, a person will be able to buy a beer legally in New Albany, Miss., William Faulkner’s birthplace, for the first time in more than 50 years.

Food: Cooking With Dexter: Pretzel Logic

After decades of magical dietary thinking, a father finally gets the wisdom of whole grains.

Choice Tables: Remixing Regional Flavors in Houston

In Texas, chefs are finding their own voice and setting up shop in refreshingly unusual spaces.

Coatbridge Journal: For Scots, a Scourge Unleashed by a Bottle

Buckfast Tonic Wine is a symbol of Scotland’s drinking problems at a time when it is debating how to address them.

Critic’s Notebook: If Meals Won Medals

Where to eat in Vancouver, British Columbia, which is among the best food towns in the history of the Winter Games.

For the Big Game? Why, Pigskins

Fat, salt and crunch should always be invited to a Super Bowl gathering.

Food Stuff: Bonbons With Truffles, Roses or Fireworks

The sleek Park Avenue shop Borne Confections is now importing chocolates by the Spanish chef Oriol Balaguer.

Food Stuff: Blocks of Pressed Caviar for Building Canapés

Petrossian is now making pressed caviar — a less expensive form of the delicacy made from damaged roe — from white sturgeon.

Food Stuff: A Basketful of Sweetness, Wrapped in Thoughts

The wrappers on Good Karmal’s buttery caramels, which sit in a basket for Valentine’s Day, bear quotations from authors like Henry Miller, Aesop and Maya Angelou.

Europe Leans Toward Bluefin Trade Ban

European officials are increasing pressure for an international ban on bluefin tuna, a threatened fish whose fatty belly is prized for sushi.

Plenty of Nuts for Sale, but the Roasters Are Vanishing

If you want them fresh and warm from the roaster, SP’s, in Lower Manhattan, is about all that’s left.

Things Get Messy When Bartenders Crack an Egg

After the Department of Health cited Manhattan’s Pegu Club for serving a cocktail that contained raw egg, some mixologists are thinking twice before cracking a shell.

$25 and Under: Northern Spy Food Company

The menu at this new East Village restaurant reads like a roster of favorite snacks and midnight feasts, albeit executed with a precision honed in high-end kitchens.

Dining Briefs | Revisit: Aretsky’s Patroon

Where modern American Mad Men can be found, male and female, grooving corporate and middle-aged, drinking martinis with intent.

Dining Briefs | Checking In: Beco

Feijoada — a hearty combination of black beans, sausage and stewing meat — is the kind of comfort food found at this small Brazilian-accented spot in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Dining Briefs | Checking In: A Taste of Shanghai

The main reason to come to this small Flushing restaurant is to eat a dish with a prosaic name: braised pork shoulder in brown sauce.

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Dining Calendar

Op-Ed Columnist: Dog Days in China

There's nothing rational in the view that it's weird of the Chinese to eat dog. After all, in the West pet "micro pigs" are becoming fashionable.

Letters: Sharing Thoughts

Letters: Making a Beer Run