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Ichiro Suzuki Acquired by Yankees in Trade With Mariners

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 04:55 PM PDT

In need of help in the outfield, the Yankees acquired the 10-time All-Star in exchange for two pitching prospects.

Oswaldo Payá, 60, Cuban Human Rights Fighter, Dies

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 04:30 PM PDT

Mr. PayĆ”, an engineer deeply inspired by his strong Roman Catholic faith, spent decades trying to build a domestic rights movement in Cuba.

How to Cook Everything: Seafood Is the Start to a Memorable Soup

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 03:11 PM PDT

Ingredients from the sea make for a delicious soup stock.

Yankees Acquire Ichiro Suzuki From Mariners

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 04:02 PM PDT

The Yankees have traded two pitchers to Seattle for the star outfielder Ichiro Suzuki.

Sally Ride, Trailblazing Astronaut, Dies at 61

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 05:07 PM PDT

Dr. Ride was the first American woman in space, flying on the shuttle Challenger on June 18, 1983, and on a second mission in 1984.

Chefs in Spain Must Adapt to Economic Crisis or Fail

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 05:07 PM PDT

Spain may be revered as the home of gastro chic, yet its hospitality industry is reeling, in a country with the highest unemployment rate in Europe.

Frozen Sperm Offer a Lifeline for Coral

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 03:24 PM PDT

Scientists hope that building what is essentially a coral sperm bank will someday help restore damaged reefs.

Insecticidal Paint Shows Promise in Curbing Disease

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 02:01 PM PDT

A new insecticidal paint is eliminating disease-carrying pests from homes in South America; it's now being tested in Africa.

Global Update: Antiretroviral Drug Resistance Growing for Africa AIDS Cases

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 02:20 PM PDT

A report published by The Lancet said drug resistance had grown among AIDS patients for some classes of antiretrovirals.

Danny DeVito in ‘The Sunshine Boys’ in London

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 02:50 PM PDT

Danny DeVito is starring in a revival of "The Sunshine Boys," Neil Simon's 1972 comedy, in London, perhaps on the way to Broadway.

Economix Blog: The Agenda: A Closer Look at Middle Class Decline

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 01:57 PM PDT

No one can accuse the presidential campaign of ignoring the American economy or the plight of the middle class. Yet the scale and the complexity of the problem are typically lost amid the charged back-and-forth between President Obama and Mitt Romney.

Patrick Devillers, Tied to Bo Xilai, Arrives in Beijing

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 01:07 PM PDT

French officials disputed news media reports that Patrick Henri Devillers, an associate of Bo Xilai was in custody, saying that he was being "housed" in "proper conditions."

TIMESCAST: TimesCast | July 23, 2012

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 11:11 AM PDT

The Colorado shooting suspect James E. Holmes makes his first court appearance | Bill Carter speaks to Bob Costas about hosting his ninth Olympics.

Suspect in Colorado Shooting Appears in Court

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 04:47 PM PDT

The first public glimpse of James E. Holmes since his arrest left uncertain his state of mind and motives.

China Sends Troops to Disputed Islands

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 02:00 PM PDT

The move appeared designed to reinforce China's claims over the South China Sea a week after a meeting of foreign ministers of the Association of South East Asian Nations.

Fears Over Spain Depress Global Stocks

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 04:33 PM PDT

Stocks on Wall Street traded lower as concerns about Spain's financing problems plagued markets anew.

Murdoch Inquiry Extends to Cellphone Theft

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 07:23 AM PDT

The phone hacking investigation of Rupert Murdoch's tabloid newspapers in Britain has broadened to include allegations that information was obtained from stolen cellphones, a senior police officer told a judicial inquiry Monday.

DealBook: Chinese Make $15 Billion Move Into Canada

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 09:38 AM PDT

Through the acquisition of Calgary-based Nexen, the Chinese state-run oil giant Cnooc would gain valuable footholds in oil- and gas-producing areas in North America and around the world.

Penn State Penalties Include $60 Million Fine and Bowl Ban

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 03:20 PM PDT

The N.C.A.A. banned the football program from bowl play for four years and vacated wins from 1998 to 2011 in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal.

Global Stocks Sink as Spanish Bond Yields Soar

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 06:52 AM PDT

Wall Street opened sharply lower and stock markets in Europe were off about 3 percent after Spain's borrowing costs rose to record levels.