WASHINGTON — David H. Petraeus, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency and one of America’s most decorated four-star generals, resigned on Friday after an F.B.I. investigation uncovered evidence that he had been involved in an extramarital affair. Mr. Petraeus issued a statement acknowledging the affair after President Obama accepted his resignation and it was announced by the C.I.A....
Lakers rout Warriors 101-77 after Brown's firing
Label: LifestyleLOS ANGELES (AP) — A few hours after the Los Angeles Lakers' top brass abruptly fired coach Mike Brown and threw their season into turmoil before mid-November, Brown's former players demonstrated why there's still ample reason to think this team can be saved.The Lakers should find out soon whether Phil Jackson gets the chance to do the saving — again.Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Pau Gasol added 14...
The New Old Age Blog: More Time to Enroll in Medicare If You Live in Storm Areas
Label: HealthMedicare beneficiaries battered by Hurricane Sandy have one fewer problem to worry about: Federal officials have extended the Dec. 7 deadline to enroll in a private medical or drug plan for next year for those still coping with storm damage.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services “understands that many Medicare beneficiaries have been affected by this disaster and wants to ensure that all beneficiaries...
Obama Says Vote Validates His Efforts on Taxes
Label: BusinessWASHINGTON — President Obama said Friday that he would insist that tax increases on affluent Americans be part of any agreement to avoid a year-end fiscal crisis, setting up a possible confrontation with Congressional Republicans who say they will oppose a rise in tax rates for the rich. In his first remarks from the White House since his re-election, Mr. Obama made it clear that he believed...
Nov
09
A Transfer of Power Begins in China
Label: WorldMilitary delegates arrived for the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. The weeklong meeting precedes the naming of China’s top leader, who will replace Hu Jintao. The meeting also introduces a new generation of party leade...
Feds drop sex abuse case against Syracuse's Fine
Label: LifestyleSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Federal authorities have dropped their investigation into sexual abuse claims that cost a Syracuse University assistant basketball coach his job, threw a top-ranked team into turmoil and threatened the career of Hall of Fame coach Jim Boeheim.After a probe spanning nearly a year, U.S. Attorney Richard Hartunian said Friday there was not enough evidence to support claims that...
Ask an Expert: Wondering About Alzheimer’s? Ask Here
Label: HealthThis week’s Ask the Expert features Dr. P. Murali Doraiswamy, who will answer questions related to Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. He is a professor of psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center and an author of “The Alzheimer’s Action Plan.” Dr. Doraiswamy has also served as an adviser to government agencies, advocacy groups and businesses. About five million Americans today live...
Heavy Lending Creates a Surge in Chinese Economy
Label: BusinessBEIJING — The Chinese economy grew faster than expected last month even as inflation slowed, official statistics showed on Friday, as the government continued heavy lending through its state-owned banks to rekindle growth. The latest data, including industrial production, retail sales, fixed-asset investment and electricity generation, were stronger than most economists had anticipated....
Nov
08
Preparing to Step Aside in China, Hu Jintao Warns of Challenges
Label: WorldChanging of the Guard in China: The New York Times’s Beijing correspondents discuss the challenges ahead for China as the country begins its once-in-a-decade leadership transition.BEIJING — Capping 10 careful years at the helm of the Communist Party, China’s top leader, Hu Jintao, on Thursday boasted of successes during his tenure while issuing a blunt warning against unrest and political reform....
NHL, union holding labor talks a 3rd straight day
Label: LifestyleNEW YORK (AP) — The NHL and the players' association resume negotiations Thursday afternoon, the third straight day the sides are meeting in an effort to end the lockout.This is the 54th day of the lockout, and this week is considered critical for the hockey season to be saved.Owners and players already have bargained for about 13 hours over two days this week at an undisclosed site in New York. Little...
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