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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. NYT > Home Page Amid Gloom, Obama Pledges a Recovery February 24, 2009 at 9:42 pm To a welcoming Congress, President Obama pushed ambitious reforms in health care, energy and education. Hot-Button Issue in Washington That's Not About the Economy February 24, 2009 at 9:42 pm Washington took a step toward winning a full vote in the House as the Senate cleared the way for legislation that would expand House membership for the first time in almost a century. Decision Near on 2010 Withdrawal From Iraq February 24, 2009 at 9:41 pm The timetable would give the military three months more than the pullout President Obama described during the campaign. Marbury And Knicks Agree On Buyout February 24, 2009 at 9:41 pm Stephon Marbury's controversy-riddled Knicks career finally ended Tuesday afternoon, when he accepted a buyout of his contract, freeing him to join another franchise for the stretch run. DealBook: Hearst May Sell or Close S.F. Chronicle February 24, 2009 at 9:08 pm The company said it would sell or close The San Francisco Chronicle if it cannot wring enough savings from the money-losing newspaper. Musical Show of Unity Upsets Many in Israel February 24, 2009 at 8:42 pm An Arab and a Jew will represent the country in a musical contest, but critics call the gesture disingenuous. On the Road, for Reasons Practical and Spiritual February 24, 2009 at 8:09 pm Religious devotion weighs heavily in both music and life for Leonard Cohen, and it takes many forms. The Caucus: Top Democrat Says Burris Should Consider Resigning February 24, 2009 at 6:28 pm Illinois' senior senator, Dick Durbin, meets privately with the state's junior senator, who has been embroiled in controversy ever since he became the possible appointee to Obama's Senate seat. City Room: Murdoch Apologizes for Chimp Cartoon February 24, 2009 at 1:43 pm The owner of The New York Post issued a strongly worded apology for a cartoon that drew accusations of racism. The Caucus: D.C. Voting Rights Bill Clears Hurdle February 24, 2009 at 1:43 pm A measure that would give Washington, D.C. voting rights in the House of Representatives cleared a major hurdle this morning. G.I.'s Attacked by Iraqis in Uniforms February 24, 2009 at 1:42 pm At least two soldiers were wounded and an Iraqi interpreter was killed in at least the third attack in two months by Iraqis dressed as security officers. Fed Chief Vows to Use Every Tool to Stem Financial Crisis February 24, 2009 at 1:34 pm Ben S. Bernanke, the Fed chairman, painted a dire picture of the economy to a Senate panel but said the government was taking all necessary actions. Controller Tells Gripping Tale of Hudson Landing February 24, 2009 at 1:33 pm The air traffic controller told lawmakers he did not think the passengers would survive their water landing. NASA Satellite Fails to Reach Orbit February 24, 2009 at 1:23 pm A NASA satellite to track carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere landed in the ocean, scuttling the $278 million mission. Retail Earnings Reflect Slowdown February 24, 2009 at 1:22 pm Some of the biggest and most disparate names in American retailing — Macy's, Home Depot, Target — reported steep profit declines. Terror Convictions Reversed in France February 24, 2009 at 1:20 pm The court overturned terrorist conspiracy convictions for five former inmates of the Guantánamo Bay camp who had been tried and convicted in France in 2007. A Sharp Drop in Home Prices at the End of the Year February 24, 2009 at 12:53 pm A widely watched index showed home prices tumbling by the sharpest annual rate on record in the fourth quarter. On Washington: Obama Selling a New Deal, but Promising It Will Be Brief February 24, 2009 at 12:37 pm President Obama's challenge in his speech on Tuesday night is to declare that this new era of big government won't last long. Kurd's Speech Defies Turkish Taboo February 24, 2009 at 11:44 am A Kurdish lawmaker who delivered a speech in his native Kurdish has sparked anger among nationalists who view languages other than Turkish as a threat to national unity. Worry of a North Korean Missile Test February 24, 2009 at 8:09 am North Korea said it was preparing to send a satellite into orbit in what U.S. and South Korean officials believe will be a test of a missile capable of reaching parts of North America. Asian Markets Follow Wall St.'s Downward Slump February 24, 2009 at 12:51 am Key indexes in Japan and Singapore were trading down more than 2 percent on Tuesday and toward the lows they hit in October. State of the Art: The Kindle: Good Before, Better Now February 24, 2009 at 12:51 am While the changes in the new Kindle are fairly minor, they're exactly what was needed to turn a very good electronic book reader into an even better one. That Old Master? It's Down at the Pawnshop February 24, 2009 at 12:47 am Owners are realizing that a painting can bring in much-needed cash when used as collateral for a loan. N. Korea Statement Raises Worry of a Missile Test February 24, 2009 at 12:41 am North Korea confirmed Tuesday that it was preparing to launch what outside experts believe is a missile theoretically capable of reaching Alaska and Hawaii. Iraq Museum That Was Looted Reopens, Far From Whole February 24, 2009 at 12:34 am With many halls closed and many pieces still missing, the opening reflects how far Iraq's recovery has to go. Theater Review | 'Othello': From Shakespeare, Love Curdled Through a Malevolent Scheme February 24, 2009 at 12:33 am This gripping "Othello" is among the most sensitively directed, eloquently designed and impeccably acted productions of a Shakespeare tragedy that New York has seen in years. Stimulus Is Early Focus in Race for Gillibrand's Seat February 24, 2009 at 12:32 am The economic stimulus bill is a point of contention between rivals to succeed Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand in the House. U.S. Pressed to Add Billions to Bailouts February 24, 2009 at 12:24 am The government is facing pressure from banks, carmakers and a giant insurer, despite the billions it has already committed to rescuing them. As It Falters, Eastern Europe Raises Risks February 24, 2009 at 12:24 am Once-vibrant economies have weakened, making it riskier for Western companies to do business. Survey Reveals Broad Support for President February 24, 2009 at 12:24 am President Obama is benefiting from high levels of confidence among Americans about his leadership, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. Across the Atlantic, Echoes in R.B.S.'s Lifeline February 23, 2009 at 11:12 pm The British government's minority stake in the Royal Bank of Scotland has ballooned to 68 percent. U.S. to Give $900 Million in Gaza Aid February 23, 2009 at 11:12 pm The aid would be funneled through nongovernmental organizations, an Obama administration official said. Negotiator Picked for Post at State Dept. February 23, 2009 at 11:12 pm Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday appointed Dennis B. Ross as her special adviser for the gulf and Southwest Asia. Tech and Industrial Shares Trip Up the Markets February 23, 2009 at 4:01 pm A broad sell-off sent Wall Street staggering, with losses piling up at Apple, Google and I.B.M. and industrial companies like DuPont, Caterpillar and Alcoa. ArtsBeat: Met to Close Shops and Freeze Hiring February 23, 2009 at 4:01 pm In response to the global economic crisis, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that it would close 15 of its satellite shops around the country and impose a hiring freeze. In Latest Plan for Banks, U.S. Could Demand a Voting Stake February 23, 2009 at 4:00 pm The government may end up demanding a direct ownership stake in major banks after they undergo a tough evaluation. Bits: Twittering Celebrities Take Fans Backstage February 23, 2009 at 3:58 pm Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore uploaded photos from an Oscars after-party using their mobile phones. Nosediving Rangers Fire Coach February 23, 2009 at 3:47 pm The Rangers announced on Monday that Tom Renney and one of his assistants, Perry Pearn, were fired. Their replacements are to be announced later in the day. Shunning Spotlight, Egan Tackled Basics February 23, 2009 at 3:39 pm Cardinal Edward M. Egan closed a budget gap, avoided scandal and kept a low profile. Freed Detainee Arrives in Britain February 23, 2009 at 3:37 pm Binyam Mohamed, a Guantánamo detainee whose case has drawn attention because of his assertions that he was tortured while in C.I.A. custody, returned to this country. Dolan Seen as Genial Enforcer of Rome's Doctrine February 23, 2009 at 3:17 pm Archbishop Dolan is known for affability and an adherence to Rome's conservative line. Accord Gives Ford Flexibility in Paying Health Care Costs February 23, 2009 at 2:10 pm Ford can substitute its stock for some of its payments into a retiree health care trust under a deal announced with the U.A.W. Cuomo Has More Questions for Thain February 23, 2009 at 2:10 pm The attorney general says John Thain must answer more questions about the $3.6 billion in bonuses in order to comply with a subpoena. India Celebrates a Hollywood Victory February 23, 2009 at 12:58 pm A movie-mad country went "Jai Ho" after "Slumdog Millionaire" had a big night at the Academy Awards. Milwaukee Archbishop Chosen to Succeed Egan February 23, 2009 at 6:31 am Pope Benedict XVI named Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of Milwaukee to succeed Cardinal Edward M. Egan as the Roman Catholic archbishop of New York. Tamil Rebels Offer Conditional Truce February 23, 2009 at 4:32 am Ethnic Tamil separatists announced that they were willing to accept an cease-fire, although they said they would not surrender their weapons. A 'Slumdog' Kind of Night at the Oscar Ceremony February 23, 2009 at 4:30 am "Slumdog Millionaire" won eight Academy Awards, including the prizes for best picture and director. U.S. Unit Secretly in Pakistan Lends Ally Support February 23, 2009 at 4:04 am American military advisers are working in Pakistan to help its armed forces battle Al Qaeda and the Taliban in lawless tribal areas. The TV Watch: A Dose of Deference and Earnest Showbiz February 23, 2009 at 4:00 am Hugh Jackman was a shrewd, even thrifty choice for a recession-era Oscar night. Fashion: On the Red Carpet, the Spectacle Begins February 23, 2009 at 4:00 am On the red carpet, the suspense is who's wearing whom.   This email was sent to autoblogs077@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.