The City
- FX Harsono's Rebellious, Critical Voice Against 'Big Power' in Indonesia
For the past four decades, Mr. Harsono has provided a critical voice against political and social oppression in Indonesia. Some of his seminal works are now on show at the Singapore Art Museum, until May 9.
- Ground Zero Workers Reach Deal Over Claims
A settlement of up to $657.5million has been reached in the cases of thousands of rescue and cleanup workers who sued the city, according to city officials.
- Some Binghamton Faculty Push for Exit From Division I
A statement signed by 18 faculty members recommended a vote on whether Binghamton should remain in Division I after a scandal surrounding the men’s basketball team.
- Overseer of Boxing, Supporter of M.M.A.
Melvina Lathan, the top boxing official in New York State, said she supported proposed legislation to legalize a sport that the State Legislature banned.
- Congressman Accused of Harassment Resigns
Eric J. Massa, who had announced a few days ago that he would retire from the House at the end of his term, moved up his departure to next week, citing health reasons.
- Senecas See Comeback Over Sale of Cigarettes
The tribe, which controls a mail-order cigarette empire, prevailed in its campaign to fight off a ban on sales.
- Cops vs. Kids
It’s time to rein in the way police and safety officers in New York public schools mistreat students.
- Dysfunction Displaces Work in Distracted Albany
No party can muster a majority in the State Senate, the governor is notable for his absence and a $9 billion budget gap must be plugged in weeks.
- Disney and Cablevision Snipe at Chiefs in Contract Talks
The companies, which are negotiating a new deal involving WABC in New York, exchanged critical statements on Friday.
- Paterson Insists He’ll Clear His Name
If he were to resign because of unproved allegations, Gov. David A. Paterson of New York says, all public officials would become more vulnerable.
- Local Chileans, Feeling at Loose Ends, Try to Connect After Disaster
About 15,000 people from Chile or of Chilean descent live in the region but the population is geographically diffuse and separated by class.
- Who Can Clean Up Albany? Koch and Company Will Try
“Somebody’s got to do something,” the former mayor said of the coalition he was forming to plot a purge of any New York legislators resisting change.
- Jobless Rate for January Dips Slightly in New York
New numbers from the New York State Labor Department showed the city’s unemployment rate at 10.4 percent and the state’s at 8.8 percent.
- Paterson Loses Aide and Consults Lawyer
The aide, Peter E. Kauffmann, resigned as information emerged that the governor’s contact with a woman in an assault case was more extensive than earlier reported.
- New York’s Choking Loophole
The domestic violence case at the center of Gov. David Paterson’s troubles exposes the need for New York to make choking a felony.
Your Money
- Would You Opt In to Overspending?
Do you want your bank to charge you extra when you overspend?
- Taking Questions on New Consumer Laws
Our expert is taking questions on the credit card law and other new consumer rules and regulations.
- Friday Reading
The latest on President Obama's proposed plan to have the federal government provide student loans, paying more to sit in the shade and other consumer-focused items from Friday's Times.
- Sending Money Electronically to a Friend: Why It's Hard
A look at why it has taken so long for banks to adopt quick interbank person-to-person transfer services and when the services will probably be available.
- Your Money: In Most Cases, Best to Pass Up Overdraft Protection
Many bank customers are having to decide whether to ask for overdraft protection. Most should say no.
- Wealth Matters: No Federal Estate Tax, but What About Your State?
Twenty states have their own versions of the old federal estate tax. The many clauses and provisions mean that, even in the absence of a federal estate tax, you might not be able to die tax-free.
- Shortcuts: When a Cap Full of Soap Is Not a Good Thing
Go easy on the detergent in dishwashers and washing machines, and never clean your oven the day before Thanksgiving.
- Patient Money: Finding the Right Care for the Elderly
Advice for making an informed decision about supporting an ailing parent without bankrupting the family.
- Mortgage Modification Program Gains Traction
The Treasury Department said that more than 168,000 households had received permanent new mortgages under its modification plan.
- Its Own Advisers Oppose Consumer Role for the Fed
Some current and former members of the Fed’s Consumer Advisory Council say a watchdog agency doesn’t belong in there.
- Appeals Court Upholds Cable TV Access Rules
The regulations require cable TV companies to make programming available on equal terms to rival TV providers.
- I.R.S. Increases Audits of Wealthy
The federal agency increased its audits of taxpayers who earned $1 million to $5 million by 33 percent in 2009 from 2008.
- Bank of America Plans to End Overdraft Fees on Debit Card Purchases
The decision that could cost the bank tens of millions a year and put pressure on other banks to do the same.
- LifeLock Settles With F.T.C. Over Deception Charges
The company, which claimed it could protect against identify theft, will pay $12 million and change its marketing campaign.
- Fundamentally: A Farewell to European Stocks? Not So Fast
For the first time since the global credit crisis, spreading bets across different geographic regions is proving worthwhile.
- Mortgages: Help for First-Time Buyers
The State of New York Mortgage Agency, or Sonyma, is offering 30-year affordable-housing loans at 4.75 percent.
- Your Money: Small Shareholders May Get a Say With New Rules and Methods
Until recently, the shareholder votes of small investors were largely meaningless. But the tide is beginning to turn.
- Wealth Matters: Learning How to Hedge Yourself, Not Just Your Portfolio
Gauging human capital, meaning a person’s future earnings, is getting more attention as unemployment becomes a bigger factor in personal finances.
- Patient Money: A Child’s Allergies Are Serious but Can Be Treated Effectively
Many dubious remedies exist, but immunotherapy and careful cleaning to remove allergens and immunotherapy may be the best options.
- Consumer Groups Urge Regulation of Nonbank Financial Institutions
Many of these companies, such as payday lenders and debt collectors, take aim at lower-income customers, and consumer advocates say they are less regulated than banks.
- For Auto Towns, Ed Montgomery Is an Ambassador of Hope
Edward B. Montgomery is helping depressed former assembly towns tap federal money to build new futures.
- Jobless Rate Steady in February, Fueling Hope for Spring Growth
The economy in February shed 36,000 nonfarm jobs, fewer than forecast, as the unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent, the Labor Department said on Friday.
- Trusted Adviser or Stock Pusher? The Financial Overhaul Bill May Not Settle It
The idea to make brokers fiduciaries who have a responsibility to put their customers’ interests first may not survive in the financial overhaul bill.
- Steps to Prevent Identity Theft, and What to Do if It Happens
Quick action is needed if an unusual charge shows up on a credit card statement or a thief opens an account in your name.
- A Primer on Buying Life and Disability Insurance
What sort of insurance you need in the event of untimely death or disability depends on what your objectives are.
- Health Insurance: What You Need to Know
With Americans spending an ever increasing amount on medical costs, it’s more important than ever to have insurance that fits your health care needs.
- 401(k)’s: What You Need to Know
For many people, saving for retirement means squirreling away as much as possible through employer-provided plans, the most popular being the 401(k).
- About Financial Planners: What You Need to Know
If you’ve landed here, it means you’ve realized that you might need some professional advice in handling your financial affairs.
- Annuities: What You Need to Know
Annuities are a basic staple of modern portfolios, the financial equivalent of a backstop to guarantee a minimum of income in retirement.
- Credit Scores: What You Need to Know
You may not have checked your credit score lately, but there’s a good chance someone else has.
Sports
- Rockies Reclaim Payroll Efficiency as Route Back to Playoffs
Colorado captured the N.L. wild card in 2009 and is bidding to return to the World Series for the first time since 2007.
- Why Would N.C.A.A. Expand Tournament? It’s About the Money
With a larger television contract a strong possibility, the idea of increasing the number of teams to 96 in the tournament has gained momentum.
- Big East: West Virginia 53, Notre Dame 51: Mountaineers and Hoyas Are a Step From the Top
The No. 4-seeded Mountaineers outslugged Notre Dame, 53-51, on Friday, and will play No. 8 Georgetown for the Big East title on Saturday.
- Landon Donovan and Everton Fans in an Unlikely Love Affair
When Landon Donovan joined Everton of the Premier League on a 10-week loan, many fans expected a fringe player. Now they want him to stay.
- Takahashi, Star in Japan, Is Striving to Stick With Mets
As an accomplished pitcher in Japan, Hisanori Takahashi could have stayed there and made more money. Instead, he announced a plan to pitch in the United States before he knew if any teams wanted him.
- Its Sports Empire Crumbling, Russia Scrambles
A new anxiety is gripping Russia: if its athletes perform as badly as they did in Vancouver, the country could be humiliated at home in Sochi in 2014.
- Rachel Alexandra’s Security Guard Is Also Pursuing Ph.D.
Amy Kearns spends 15 hours a day with Rachel Alexandra as her security guard, and her previous job, for 18 months, was as a bodyguard for Curlin, the 2007 and 2008 Horse of the Year.
- Pacquiao’s Challenger Clottey Follows in Footsteps of Warriors
Instead of defending his title against Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao faces Joshua Clottey, who survived poverty and career turmoil to emerge from an unlikely boxing hotbed.
- Granderson Works to Improve Hitting Against Left-Handers
Kevin Long, the Yankees’ hitting coach, began analyzing Curtis Granderson’s batting approach before the Tigers traded him to New York.
- Sports of The Times: Reyes’s Ailment Signals That Mets’ Plan A May Not Work
With Jose Reyes’s thyroid ailment, the core of players who led the Mets to the National League Championship Series appears to be crumbling.
- Midseason Trade Has Re-energized the Mavericks
Rather than dismantle his team, the Mavericks’ owner, Mark Cuban, instead signed off on a bold trade that replenished the roster and thrust Dallas into title contention.
- Cost of Stadium Reveals Tensions in South Africa
Even as a $137 million stadium to be used for four World Cup games is rising, poverty remains prevalent nearby.
- Big East: Georgetown 80, Marquette 57: Picking Up Momentum, Hoyas Roll Into Big East Final
Georgetown used its height advantage inside to overwhelm Marquette, 80-57, in the Big East semifinals.
- SEC Tournament Roundup: Tennessee Defeats Mississippi to Reach SEC Semifinals
No. 15 Tennessee, once considered an offensive-centered team, pulled away from Mississippi in the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament with a grinding defense.
- Woods May Return for Masters, but His Camp Says Little
While there is a lack of concrete information from his camp, sources believe that Tiger Woods is working with Ari Fleischer and will not return to golf before the Masters in April.
- Surfing’s Next Generation Takes to the Air
With soaring tricks adapted from action sports like snowboarding, BMX freestyle and skateboarding, a new generation of surfers has pushed the sport into another realm.
- Box Seats: Stephen Crane, Author of ‘Red Badge’ Loved Baseball More Than Studying
Stephen Crane, the author of “The Red Badge of Courage,” said he was “cut out to be a professional baseball player.”
- Nascar Driver Kurt Busch Waits to Race in Gatornationals
Busch’s wife once surprised him with a spot in a drag racing school. He went on to buy a car that he made street legal and race ready.
- College Basketball Roundup: Houston’s First Spot in N.C.A.A. in 18 Years
Houston surged past No. 25 Texas-El Paso down the stretch to claim its first N.C.A.A. tournament berth in 18 years with an 81-73 victory.
- Picking Sites for Early Rounds of Women’s Tourney Is Hard
Bidding several years in advance to host games in the early rounds is often an economic roll of the dice.
- Giants’ Pablo Sandoval Not Giving Weight to Critics
The third baseman came to spring training at 262 pounds, about 15 pounds less than his playing weight last year, when he had 25 homers and 90 runs batted in.
- Schumacher Comes Out of Retirement to Challenge Formula One
Michael Schumacher, 41, returns to the track on Sunday for the Bahrain Grand Prix, his first race since 2006.
- Soccer Roundup: Chelsea Is Back in First As Drogba Scores Twice
Roman Pavlyuchenko scored two goals Saturday as Tottenham Hotspur defeated visiting Blackburn Rovers, 3-1, at White Hart Lane.
- Lolo Jones Sets an Indoor Record in the 60-Meter Hurdles
In Qatar, the Olympic champion Bryan Clay held on to his heptathlon title, adding to a successful day for the United States team.
- Female IndyCar Racers Converge on São Paulo
Danica Patrick will be joined by Milka Duno, Simona de Silvestro and Ana Beatriz Figueiredo in Sunday’s season opener.
- Winter Sports Roundup: Maria Riesch Clinches Second Straight World Cup Slalom Title
Maria Riesch’s third place was enough to give her the slalom title with 493 points, just 3 ahead of Kathrin Zettel.
- Sports of The Times: Jordan’s No. 23 Just Isn’t the Retiring Type
LeBron James’s suggestion that the N.B.A. retire Michael Jordan’s number leaguewide is a nice gesture but a bad idea.
- Box Seats: Mark Twain, Baseball Fan, Had an Eye for a Short-Stop
In 1874, the author Mark Twain and the Dark Blues baseball team both arrived.
- TV Sports: ESPN Shows Reggie Miller as a Straw That Stirred the Garden
A new ESPN documentary, “Winning Time,” profiles the playoff battles between the Knicks and Pacers during the 1990s.
- In-Box: Letters to the Editor
Readers sound off on Nascar, Notre Dame football, Willie Davis and Sandy Koufax, and the Mets.
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Television
- Television Review | 'Who Is Clark Rockefeller?': Pretend Rockefeller Could Sell a Bridge Over the East River
The Lifetime movie “Who Is Clark Rockefeller?,” which makes its debut on Saturday night, is about a German man who fooled flocks of Americans with his invented personas.
- ‘Her Name Was Steven’ on CNN Presents
Reviews of new programs on Ion, Animal Planet and CNN.
- Arts, Briefly: CBS Wins, Despite ‘Idol’
CBS edged past Fox in the ratings on Thursday night even as an episode of Fox’s “American Idol” that sent home four contestants garnered the largest audience in prime time.
- Television Review | 'The Pacific': First Marine Division in Gruesome World War II Battles
“The Pacific,” a 10-part World War II mini-series that begins on Sunday on HBO, follows a Marine division through tropical battlegrounds that have since faded from the collective memory.
- Television Review | 'Sons of Tucson': What a Charming Loser on New Fox Sitcom
“Sons of Tucson,” a new sitcom beginning Sunday night on Fox, is about a good-natured loser and congenital liar who’s hired by three boys to pose as their father.
- F.C.C. Considers Changes on Cable Fee Disputes
The agency wants to ensure that customers do not lose TV access because of fee disputes between broadcasters and cable companies.
- Arts, Briefly: St. Olaf to New York: White to Host ‘SNL’
Betty White will be hosting “Saturday Night Live” on May 8, a pre-Mother’s Day episode also featuring appearances from six “SNL” alumnae.
- Arts, Briefly: Conan O’Brien Announces Details of National Tour
The fans of Conan O’Brien will not have to wait much longer — though they may have to wait in long lines — to see their favorite late-night comedian perform again.
- Does Seacrest Need a Lesson in Fashion Reporting?
Ryan Seacrest failed to ask celebrities on the Oscars red carpet what they were wearing. Does he need a lesson in fashion reporting?
- The Mouse That Roared: Turning to the Internet to Catch a Favorite TV Show
With new devices making it easy to stream Internet content to a television, more people are watching cable shows for free.
- Snooki Slept Here. Your Turn.
The Seaside Heights house used in the first season of “Jersey Shore” is for rent — for $2,500 a night.
- Corey Haim, Actor, Dies at 38
Mr. Haim was an actor whose status as a teenage heartthrob of the 1980s gave way to substance abuse and rehabilitation as an adult.
- TV Providers Seek New Federal Rules on Retransmission Rights
With a petition to the F.C.C. and a letter to Congressional leaders, cable and satellite providers said the current rules were “broken and in need of repair.”
- South by Southwest to Honor Film and TV Title Sequences
In a competition at the South by Southwest festival, film and television titles get the credit(s).
- Advertising: ‘Mad Men’ Dolls in Barbie’s World, but Cocktails Stay Behind
Mattel is planning versions of Barbie and Ken styled after four “Mad Men” characters in a promotion for the television series as well as for Barbie.
- The Academy Shows Two Faces on Oscar Night
The Oscars telecast exposed an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in identity crisis: the ceremony was big and commercial; the winners were small and arty.
- The TV Watch: Supersizing Oscar and Repudiating Austerity of Last Year
Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony was one enormous Hollywood stimulus package.
- Cablevision and ABC Leave Viewers Without the Oscar Channel
Cablevision customers in the New York area faced the prospect of Oscar night without Channel 7, the Oscar channel, because of a contract dispute.
- Television: ‘The Pacific,’ Shedding Light on World War II in the Pacific
“The Pacific,” an HBO mini-series, beginning Sunday, by the team behind 2001’s “Band of Brothers,” follows three real-life Marines from Pearl Harbor to homecoming after V-J Day.
- Disney-Cablevision Fight Is Far From the Last
The companies’ feud, most recently exemplified by a Disney move that temporarily prevented Cablevision customers from viewing the Academy Awards, promises to spread across the country to other cable providers and stations.
- ITVS to Offer Short Films to Draw Young Viewers
An attempt by a public television stalwart to bring the young into the fold with punchy takes on social issues.
- A Night Out With | Tinsley Mortimer: Tinsley Mortimer’s Next Adventure
Known for her party appearances and pedigree, Tinsley Mortimer is now seeking a wider audience.
- T-Pain Brings the Spirit of Freaknik to Adult Swim
The rapper T-Pain’s bawdy, animated “Freaknik: The Musical” brings pointed commentary on race to the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim.
- Ron Howard Directs a Comedy Video With ‘SNL’ Presidents
The kings of presidential comedy were reunited last weekend — with a little nudge from the chairwoman of the Congressional Oversight Panel.
- Video Game Review | BioShock 2: Revisiting Rapture in a Sequel from 2K Games
BioShock 2 is fun, but it is also a bit stagnant in its creative ambition.
- Television Review | 'Magic & Bird': Two Old Foes Show Their Competitive Juices on HBO
Every once in a while someone says something amazing in the HBO documentary “Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals.”
- Television Review | 'Running With Wolves': On Smithsonian, Woman Explores Wild While Fighting Cancer
On Sunday the Smithsonian Channel offers “Running With Wolves,” a film about Gudrun Pflueger, who has been researching wolves in Canada for years.
- Barbara Walters Gears Up for Her Last Oscar Night Interviews
There will be a Barbara Walters pre-Oscar interview on Sunday, but it will be the last.
- Television: ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’: Lisa Kudrow and Family Trees
A new show on NBC traces seven celebrities back through time, revealing interesting ancestors and stories from their families’ pasts. Would your family history measure up?
- TV Calendar: New Shows in the New Year
A rundown of series that this winter and spring will either begin new seasons or return from lengthy hiatuses.
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