New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Republicans Set Back in Senate in Florida and Connecticut

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 07:32 PM PST

Representative Christopher S. Murphy won a Senate seat in Connecticut and Senator Bill Nelson easily defeated his challenger in Florida.

FiveThirtyEight: Live Blog: The 2012 Presidential Election

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 07:34 PM PST

Voters have gone to the polls, and all that's left to do is count, a FiveThirtyEight specialty. We'll have updates on results and data-driven analysis throughout election night.

For Romney, a Final Day of Ritual and Family Before Awaiting Results

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 06:54 PM PST

By Tuesday night the Republican nominee for president was huddled with his children and grandchildren inside a hotel suite at the Westin, eating his favorite dish, meatloaf.

Voters Express Relief and Lingering Confusion as Campaign Ends

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 06:56 PM PST

Despite all the spending by both sides, the long presidential campaign didn't seem to leave some voters with a clearer view of the candidates.

Alarm Over India’s Dengue Fever Epidemic

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 06:50 PM PST

Health experts fear that government officials are not acknowledging the scope of a problem that threatens hundreds of millions of people, not just in India but around the world.

Gunman Kills 2 and Himself at Fresno Meat Plant

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 06:18 PM PST

A former convict carried out a methodical killing spree, leaving two people dead before taking his own life.

On the Runway Blog: Frank Talk From Carine Roitfeld

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 03:47 PM PST

The former French Vogue editor, who was recently appointed global fashion director for Harper's Bazaar, was part of a discussion organized by the French Institute Alliance Francaise.

Media Decoder Blog: Election Night: Live-Blogging the Media Coverage

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 07:27 PM PST

Dozens of news and opinion Web sites will offer live coverage on election night, some with TV-like newscasts and others with live blogs. The Media Decoder staff looks at the coverage.

Those Displaced by Hurricane Sandy Return Home Briefly to Vote

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 07:35 PM PST

Displaced New Yorkers and New Jerseyans gathered with their neighbors for the first time since Hurricane Sandy, and balloted with emergency workers.

DealBook: An Election Guide for Wall Street

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 11:52 AM PST

Wall Street is betting on a game-changing election. But analysts paint a murky picture of the campaign, with a Mitt Romney victory that is likely to produce both wins and losses for Wall Street.

Latest Updates: New Challenges to Recovery, Including a Northeaster

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 05:00 PM PST

Tens of thousands remained homeless and hundreds of thousands still lacked power across the region Tuesday, even as a new threat lurked on the horizon.

Restaurants: Restaurants: After Hurricane Sandy, Downtown Restaurants Need Patrons

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 01:37 PM PST

Restaurants in the blackout zone in southern Manhattan lost their perishables and the better part of a week's revenues, a big hit for businesses that get by on small margins, and for their workers.

Housing Relocation Begins After Hurricane Sandy With Federal Aid

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 11:00 AM PST

Assistance is expected to accelerate as tens of thousands of people left homeless by Hurricane Sandy look for places to stay.

Gas Lines Ease but Shortages Persist in N.Y. Region

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 01:13 PM PST

Shorter waiting times were reported in northern New Jersey after an odd-and-even rationing system took effect, but many gas stations were closed.

Bucks Blog: Secrets of High Credit Scorers

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 12:13 PM PST

People with high FICO credit scores aren't perfect but they pay their bills on time, an analysis from myFico says.

Ex-Dean of St. John’s Is Found Dead at Home

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 05:56 PM PST

Cecilia Chang, a former dean of St. John's University, was found dead; her death is being investigated as a suicide.

Greece to Vote on $23 Billion in New Cuts

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 05:36 PM PST

The new austerity measures, which include further cuts to pensions, civil service salaries and social benefits, are required to unlock $40 billion in rescue financing.

Changing of the Guard: Facing Protests, China’s Business Investment May Be Cooling

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 05:58 PM PST

The Chinese government has backtracked on building some new plants and appeared to be slowly shifting its focus toward a greater reliance on consumption.

Scene of South African Mine Shooting May Have Been Altered, Inquiry Is Told

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 05:35 PM PST

Evidence presented to a panel investigating the police shooting of striking platinum miners in Marikana in August strongly suggests that weapons were placed next to the bodies of dead miners, lawyers representing victims' families said.

News Analysis: On Cable News Channels, a Battle of Bitterness

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 03:52 AM PST

The partisan anger on MSNBC and Fox News this election season has never been as stark — and in some ways, as silly or small.