Oil Sheen Seen Near Damaged Platform in Gulf of Mexico
The mile-long sheen was spotted hours after an explosion on the offshore oil platform on Thursday, the Coast Guard said.
New Yorkers Unsure of Islamic Center, Poll Finds
The poll indicated that support is tepid and uncertain in its home town, confined mainly to Manhattan and those who identify as liberal.
Leaders Agree to Successive Rounds of Mideast Talks
With Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton expressing confidence in the talks, the Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed to hold regular meetings.
Bernanke Says He Failed to Spot Flaws in Financial System
The Federal Reserve chairman also told the financial crisis panel that it was impossible for the government to save Lehman Brothers in 2008.
Hurricane Earl Nears Atlantic Coast
Communities from North Carolina’s sandy barrier islands to the seaside towns along Cape Cod were bracing for the storm on Thursday.
Afghans Pull Money From Weakened Bank
One of the principal owners of the bank predicted a “revolution” in the financial system without help from the Afghan government and the United States.
As Colleges Compete, Money Flows to Minor Sports
The Directors’ Cup, a little-known but prized honor, has set off a competition to have the best broad-based sports program.
U.S. Retailers Depended on Discounts in August
Retail sales rose 3.3 percent, more than forecast. But the results are measured against a weak month a year ago.
Strong Yen Helps to Fuel Germany’s Export Boom
Europe tends to focus on the dollar exchange rate, but the yen’s recent rise is helping Germany significantly.
Accounts Differ on Fatal NATO Strike on Afghans
Did the attack in northern Afghanistan hit a team of election campaign workers, including a parliamentary candidate, or a group connected with an Uzbek terrorist network?