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Wimbledon: All-Williams Final Is All Venus

2 hours 20 min ago

Despite a ferocious start from her sister Serena, Venus Williams was able to absorb the shock and went on to a 7-5, 6-4 victory, her fifth Wimbledon singles title.

Cramp Sends Gay Tumbling Out of 200 at Trials

2 hours 22 min ago

The United States Olympic track and field trials turned disastrous for Tyson Gay as an awkward step sent him tumbling to the track. He sustained a severe cramp in his left hamstring.

As Web Traffic Grows, Crashes Take Bigger Toll

2 hours 48 min ago

As the Web has become an irreplaceable part of life, users have become less forgiving of even occasional outages.

At $100 for Tank of Gas, Some Choke on ‘Fill It’

2 hours 48 min ago

Owners of large vehicles have hit an uncomfortable price milestone and are cutting back on recreational driving.

McCain Battles a Nemesis, the Teleprompter

2 hours 48 min ago

A politician who has thrived in informal settings is now trying to meet the more scripted speaking demands of a general election campaign.

Tablet Ignites Debate on Messiah and Resurrection

2 hours 48 min ago

The writing on an ancient stone may contribute to a re-evaluation of popular and scholarly views of Jesus.

Employers Fight Tough Measures on Immigration

2 hours 48 min ago

Businesses are proposing alternatives to laws with harsh punishments for hiring illegal immigrants, reopening a rift in the Republican Party.

Costly Cancer Drug Offers Hope, but Also a Dilemma

2 hours 49 min ago

Avastin, which can cost as much as $100,000 a year, has become one of the most popular cancer drugs, but studies show it prolongs life by only a few months.

A Side Competition in Beijing: Island vs. Mainland

3 hours 5 min ago

As Taiwan’s athletes prepare for the Olympics, its officials fear that China will use the Games for political purposes.

A Ban on Cockfighting, but the Tradition Lives On

3 hours 7 min ago

Fueled by cultural inertia and light penalties, cockfighting in New Mexico continues unabated in hidden venues.

Iran Says Its Nuclear Policy Has Not Changed

3 hours 29 min ago

Iran’s nuclear policy is unchanged by incentives, an Iranian government spokesman said, confirming that Iran would not comply with Security Council resolutions.

An Old Sound in Harlem Draws New Neighbors’ Ire

3 hours 53 min ago

In Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park, tensions between longtime drummers and new residents are fueling a dispute about class, race and culture.

ArtsBeat: An Unsettling Play, at Close Quarters

Fri, 2008-07-04 16:18

London Theater Journal: A tightly packed audience and a series of blackout vignettes about unsettling sex crimes raise the creepiness level at the Royal Court's production of "Relocated.".

Federer One Away From Another Wimbledon Title

Fri, 2008-07-04 15:51

Roger Federer beat Marat Safin in straight sets Friday, leaving him one win from his sixth consecutive Wimbledon title. Next up is his main rival, Rafael Nadal.

Betancourt, in France, Details Her Captivity

Fri, 2008-07-04 15:29

Two days after her rescue from the clutches of guerrillas in the Colombian jungle, Ingrid Betancourt shared some painful details of her long ordeal.

Iran Issues Response to Nuclear Offer

Fri, 2008-07-04 14:52

Iran formally responded Friday to a proposal of incentives aimed at resolving the impasse over the country’s nuclear program, European officials said.

Jesse Helms Dies at 86; Conservative Force in the Senate

Fri, 2008-07-04 14:42

The former North Carolina senator, whose courtly manner barely masked a hard-edged conservatism that opposed civil rights, foreign aid and modern art, died on Friday.

Obama Fuels Pullout Debate With Remarks

Fri, 2008-07-04 14:39

Change in Iraq has posed a challenge for Barack Obama, who said he might “refine” his policies but later held a news conference to clarify his statement.

Statue of Liberty Crown Reopening Is Studied

Fri, 2008-07-04 14:22

The National Park Service sent out requests to study if the crown could be safely reopened, documents show.

Bits: Google Puts Privacy Link on Main Page

Fri, 2008-07-04 14:08

The move brings Google into clear compliance with a California law that requires many Internet sites to have a link to their privacy policy on their home page.