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2 hours ago Retaining His Allure
In his 70s, Karl Lagerfeld can still light up a room.

2 hours ago Neighborhood in California Is Set Ablaze by Explosion
A huge fire fueled by a ruptured gas line destroyed homes and killed at least four people Thursday in a suburb near the San Francisco airport.

2 hours ago Medal of Honor for Bravery in Afghanistan Is First for Living Soldier
The White House said it wanted to honor the heroism of Salvatore A. Giunta, who took a bullet to the chest during a battle in eastern Afghanistan.

2 hours ago Afghan Protests Against Koran Burning Turn Violent
At least one person was killed on Friday in protests across Afghanistan against the Florida pastor’s plan.

2 hours ago Obama Presses Tax Cuts for Middle Class at News Briefing
In his first full-scale White House news conference in three months, President Obama on Friday also discussed the Middle East talks, the war on terror and Islam in America.

5 hours ago Book Review | 'C': Code World
Tom McCarthy’s “C” delves into the meaning of meaning: our need to find it in the world and communicate it.

5 hours ago Predictions for the Women’s Semifinals
This seems like Caroline Wozniacki’s year. And the Open might well end up being her story.

5 hours ago U.S. Urges Iraqis to Try New Plan to Share Power
The United States is pushing a power-sharing arrangement in Iraq that could retain Nuri Kamal al-Maliki as prime minister but curb his authority.

5 hours ago Neighborhood in California Is Set Ablaze by Explosion
A huge fire fueled by a ruptured gas line destroyed dozens of homes Thursday night in a suburb near the San Francisco airport.

5 hours ago Live-Blogging Obama's News Conference
Watching the president's first full-scale White House news conference in three months and the first of the fall campaign season.

5 hours ago Afghan Protests Against Koran Burning Turn Violent
At least one person was killed on Friday as protests across Afghanistan continued against the Florida pastor’s plan.

8 hours ago At Least One Dies in Fire After Blast in California
A massive fire fueled by a ruptured gas line roared through a neighborhood south of San Francisco on Thursday.

8 hours ago Top Adviser to Lead Panel on Economy
President Obama will promote Austan D. Goolsbee to chairman of his Council of Economic Advisers.

11 hours ago Secret Tape Has Police Pressing Ticket Quotas
On the tape, a Brooklyn precinct’s commanders are heard demanding officers write a certain number of summonses.

11 hours ago Massive Explosion and Fire Kills One in California
A massive fire fueled by a ruptured gas line roared through a neighborhood south of San Francisco on Thursday leaving at least one dead.

Today Nadal Wins to Reach a Familiar Open Rung
It is difficult to imagine Rafael Nadal stopping at the semifinals after his play on Thursday.

Today Saints 14, Vikings 9: Saints Score, Then Sputter, In an Opening Victory
New Orleans raced to an early lead but had to rally for a win in a sloppy opening-night effort against Minnesota.

Today Calif. Homes Ablaze After Massive Explosion
A huge explosion apparently fueled by a ruptured gas line tore through a San Francisco suburb Thursday night, destroying about 20 homes and critically injuring a number of people.

Today Judge Rules That Military Policy Violates Rights of Gays
While the policy, known as “don’t ask, don’t tell,” will not change right away, the ruling reflects others taking aim at discrimination against homosexuals.

17 hours ago Youzhny Hangs On To Reach Semifinals
Mikhail Youzhny will play in the second Open semifinal of his career after defeating Stanislas Wawrinka.

17 hours ago Prabal Gurung: First Look Challenge
Play high-fashion stylist and put together looks from Prabal Gurung’s collection.

17 hours ago A Rock Impresario Gambles on ‘Spider-Man’
Michael Cohl, the lead producer of the musical, is taking a risk on the most expensive show in Broadway history.

17 hours ago Pentagon Plan: Buying Books to Keep Secrets
Officials are attempting to buy and destroy copies of an Afghan war memoir they say holds intelligence secrets.

17 hours ago Live Analysis: Saints 14, Vikings 9
The N.F.L. season opener is a rematch of last year’s N.F.C. title game between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings.

17 hours ago Top Adviser to Lead Panel on Economy
President Obama will promote Austan Goolsbee to chairman of his Council of Economic Advisers.

17 hours ago Budget Woes Hit Defense Lawyers for the Indigent
Public defenders in Missouri say the budget is interfering with their ability to provide poor defendants with their right to a lawyer.

17 hours ago U.S. Urges Iraqis to Try New Plan to Share Power
The Obama administration is pushing a power-sharing arrangement in Iraq that could retain Nuri Kamal al-Maliki as prime minister but curb his authority.

17 hours ago Judge Rejects Military Policy Toward Gays
While the policy will not change right away, the ruling reflects others taking aim at discrimination against homosexuals.

17 hours ago Coverage of Koran Case Stirs Questions on Media Role
Terry Jones put himself at the center of a controversy by using the news lull of summer and a 24-hour news cycle to promote his anti-Islam cause.

20 hours ago Live Analysis: Vikings at Saints
The N.F.L. season opener is a rematch of last year’s N.F.C. title game between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings.