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3 minutes ago

Thailand: Military Junta Appoints Interim Legislature

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thailand’s junta, which took power on May 22, appointed a 200-member interim legislature on Thursday.
3 minutes ago

Greece: Government Aids Evacuations From Libya

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A Greek government official said that a merchant vessel had been chartered by the Chinese government for the evacuation of hundreds of its citizens, but gave no further details.
6 minutes ago
Rebuilding Recreates Intersection of Long Ago

Rebuilding Recreates Intersection of Long Ago

By DAVID W. DUNLAP

An intersection that was designed out of existence for the construction of the trade center is to open on Friday.
7 minutes ago
A Fight to Shackle the Chain Stores in East Hampton

A Fight to Shackle the Chain Stores in East Hampton

By JOSEPH BERGER

A resolution to ban chain stores from opening and competing with mom-and-pop operations has drawn mixed reactions from residents.
8 minutes ago

Russia: Snowden Waiting for Extension of Asylum

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The temporary asylum status of Edward J. Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor accused of leaking secret documents, has expired in Russia.
10 minutes ago

India: Dozens of Villagers Still Missing After Landslide

By HARI KUMAR

Rescue workers pulled eight survivors from the mud a day after a huge landslide hit the village of Malin in the Pune district of Maharashtra State in western India.
10 minutes ago

Norway: As Threat Eases, Terrorism Alert Is Called Off

By REUTERS

Norway’s government called off a weeklong terrorism alert on Thursday, saying an attack by a militant Islamist group with combat training in Syria was no longer seen as imminent.
13 minutes ago

Azerbaijan: Government Detains Prominent Activist

By NEIL MacFARQUHAR

Leyla Yunus, a prominent human rights activist in Azerbaijan, was jailed for three months on Thursday pending a trial.
26 minutes ago

Winning Lottery Numbers for July 31, 2014

Lottery numbersfor New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
31 minutes ago

A Prosecutor, a Governor and a Fight in the Mud

By JIM DWYER

Against the odds, the civic hygiene in the Moreland Commission affair took a drastic turn for the worse this week.
35 minutes ago
Mets, Neither Buyers Nor Sellers, Look to Off-Season to Make Moves

Mets, Neither Buyers Nor Sellers, Look to Off-Season to Make Moves

By TIM ROHAN

The Mets decided to stand pat at Thursday’s nonwaiver trade deadline, and General Manager Sandy Alderson indicated he wanted to make personnel decisions that were well-thought-out.
54 minutes ago
Gas Suspected in Fatal Blasts That Jolted a City in Taiwan

Gas Suspected in Fatal Blasts That Jolted a City in Taiwan

By AUSTIN RAMZY

At least 22 people were killed and more than 270 injured when the southern city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s second largest, was rocked by blasts that sent flames surging into the streets.
22:01

Tough to Figure Out

By DEB AMLEN

A lively Friday outing by Ashton Anderson and James Mulhern.
22:00
Rent-Stabilized, but Otherwise in Flux

Rent-Stabilized, but Otherwise in Flux

By BEN BRANTLEY

“Between Riverside and Crazy,” a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis, centers on a retired policeman threatened with eviction and his extended family and friends.
21:43

Tensions Escalate Between Israel and a Second Party in Gaza: The United Nations

By SOMINI SENGUPTA

Agency officials are enraged by strikes on its facilities and mounting civilian casualties in Gaza, while Israel accuses the U.N. of playing down Hamas’s role in the conflict.
21:42
Perils of City Driver’s Ed: Pigeons, Taxis and Litigious Pedestrians

Perils of City Driver’s Ed: Pigeons, Taxis and Litigious Pedestrians

By MATT FLEGENHEIMER

Instructors from an East Harlem driving school steer those hoping to get a license through an urban obstacle course, with one foot poised above the brake.
21:41
Wash, Dry, Fold. Now!

Wash, Dry, Fold. Now!

By JONAH BROMWICH

FlyCleaners is efficient in a way that scrubs away the shame of using an app to get your laundry done, with options to get laundry carried away within a matter of minutes or scheduling a pickup within an hourlong window.
21:36

American Held in North Korea Says Health Is Failing

By RICK GLADSTONE

A pro-North Korea newspaper quoted Kenneth Bae, an imprisoned American missionary, as saying that he felt abandoned by the United States.
21:29
School Shelters Offer Limited Safety, and Even Less Comfort

School Shelters Offer Limited Safety, and Even Less Comfort

By BEN HUBBARD

Life for about 200,000 people packed into more than 80 schools serving as shelters in Gaza is full of deprivation and discomfort.
21:26
Vintage Blockbusters Reshuffle Race

Vintage Blockbusters Reshuffle Race

By TYLER KEPNER

With their latest acquisitions, the Tigers and the Athletics hope to capture the championship that has eluded them in recent decades, but they may stand in each other’s way again.
21:19

African Leaders Coming to Talk Business May Also Be Pressed on Rights

By MARK LANDLER

The Obama administration said it would seek to build deeper relationships with African leaders, though some advocates worry that human-rights issues will take a back seat.
21:17
In California, Praise and Ridicule for G.O.P. Candidate’s Homeless Week

In California, Praise and Ridicule for G.O.P. Candidate’s Homeless Week

By JENNIFER MEDINA

Neel Kashkari, the Republican candidate for governor of California, spent a week pretending to be homeless in Fresno, Calif., an experiment that added some sorely needed publicity to his campaign while also attracting some ridicule.
21:14

Senate Approves Veteran and Highway Bills

By JONATHAN WEISMAN

In something of a consolation prize in a year marred by gridlock, the Senate approved expanding veterans’ health care and replenishing the Highway Trust Fund.
21:14
Alibaba Is Investing Huge Sums in an Array of U.S. Tech Companies

Alibaba Is Investing Huge Sums in an Array of U.S. Tech Companies

By MIKE ISAAC and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED

The Chinese retail giant has made a half-dozen major investments in American start-ups over the last year, focusing on mobile and e-commerce.
21:13
MoneyPak, a Popular Prepaid Money Card, Opens Path to Fraud Schemes

MoneyPak, a Popular Prepaid Money Card, Opens Path to Fraud Schemes

By MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN

The MoneyPak card, used to transfer cash by those without access to conventional bank accounts, has also caught the eye of criminals, from a Maryland jail gang to an online prostitution ring in North Carolina.
21:05
To Lift Sales, G.M. Turns to Discounts

To Lift Sales, G.M. Turns to Discounts

By AARON M. KESSLER and BILL VLASIC

The automaker has piled on cash incentives and cheap lease deals to invigorate sales of its passenger cars, particularly the smaller models.
21:02
In Line for Spot on Ryder Cup Team, Dustin Johnson Takes a Leave

In Line for Spot on Ryder Cup Team, Dustin Johnson Takes a Leave

By KAREN CROUSE

Dustin Johnson, an eight-time winner on the PGA Tour, said he was beginning a leave of absence from professional golf “to seek professional help” for unspecified reasons.
21:01
Jury in Ex-Virginia Governor’s Trial Hears of Money Transfer

Jury in Ex-Virginia Governor’s Trial Hears of Money Transfer

By TRIP GABRIEL

Jonnie R. Williams Sr., a wealthy Virginia businessman and the star witness in the corruption trial of former Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, testified for a second day on Thursday.
21:00

The C.I.A.’s Reckless Breach of Trust

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD

The agency will have to go much further than apologies for breaking into the Senate’s computers. Its culture needs an overhaul, too.
21:00

Holding McDonald’s Accountable

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Fast-food employees received a well-deserved burst of momentum in their campaign for higher wages and for the right to unionize.
20:58

Both Sides See Positive Signs in Report on Financial Industry

By PETER EAVIS

A new report issued by the Government Accountability Office sought to answer whether big banks still enjoy an effective subsidy because of implied government support.
20:55
Sizing Up Senator Thad Cochran Alongside Tomatoes, Pies and Cows

Sizing Up Senator Thad Cochran Alongside Tomatoes, Pies and Cows

By RICHARD FAUSSET

Mississippi voters came to hear Mr. Cochran give his stump speech at the Neshoba County Fair, a 125-year-old tradition that signifies the beginning of the general election season.
20:53
‘Perfect’ Colt Anointed Hambletonian Favorite

‘Perfect’ Colt Anointed Hambletonian Favorite

By TOM PEDULLA

Father Patrick is a 4-5 favorite to win harness racing’s most prestigious race on Saturday.
20:52
Weak Links in China’s Food Chain

Weak Links in China’s Food Chain

By STEPHANIE STROM

The OSI Group, one of the top meat producers in the United States with more than $6 billion in sales and about 20,000 employees in 17 countries, is enveloped in a food safety scandal in China.
20:45
The Character Factory

The Character Factory

By DAVID BROOKS

Antipoverty programs will continue to be ineffective until they integrate a robust understanding of character.
20:44
Ancient Haven for Refugees Sees Signs of Strain

Ancient Haven for Refugees Sees Signs of Strain

By CEYLAN YEGINSU

Struggling to accommodate the thousands fleeing civil war in Syria, the Turkish government has quietly begun moving them to camps outside of the cities.
20:39

New Rules Say Poultry Plants Can Conduct Own Checks

By RON NIXON

Critics are saying the updated regulations would keep chicken-processing lines running too fast, creating conditions for worker injuries and food-safety failures.
20:38
Rising Star Enters the Ryder Cup Picture as Outsiders Look to Qualify

Rising Star Enters the Ryder Cup Picture as Outsiders Look to Qualify

By KAREN CROUSE

Ryan Moore may be on Tom Watson’s radar as a captain’s selection for the United States team, with spots on the European squad also up for grabs.
20:33
Markets End July in Dive, but Analysts Are Upbeat

Markets End July in Dive, but Analysts Are Upbeat

By JEFF SOMMER

The stock market ended July with the sharpest decline in the Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index since April, while the Dow Jones industrial index lost all of its gains for the year.
20:26

Argentina Is in Default, and Also Maybe in Denial

By ALEXANDARA STEVENSON and IRENE CASELLI

For a nation that went through a devastating default 13 years ago, the collective memory of what a real economic default feels like is still fresh.
20:23
Abreu Extends His Hitting Streak to Lead White Sox Past the Tigers

Abreu Extends His Hitting Streak to Lead White Sox Past the Tigers

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Tigers acquired the left-hander David Price from Tampa Bay on Thursday, but the White Sox won the game.
20:21

U.S. Seeks Release of Couple in Qatar, Creating Tensions With a Crucial Arab Ally

By RICK GLADSTONE

The State Department asked Qatar to lift a travel ban against an American couple being held in connection with the death of their adopted daughter.
20:17
North Carolina Budget May Raise Teacher Pay

North Carolina Budget May Raise Teacher Pay

By ALAN BLINDER

The North Carolina Senate moved toward sealing a long-sought budget accord on Thursday, voting in favor of a $21 billion plan that would raise the salaries of public schoolteachers but impose cuts elsewhere in state government.
20:17
Rice Breaks His Silence in a Public Repentance

Rice Breaks His Silence in a Public Repentance

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ray Rice, who was arrested and charged with assaulting his then-fiancée on Feb. 15, said his actions "were totally inexcusable" in his first public comments since receiving a two-game suspension.
20:12
Taking Selfies, 35,000 Feet Down

Taking Selfies, 35,000 Feet Down

By MEKADO MURPHY

James Cameron documents his expedition to the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean, in the documentary film “Deepsea Challenge 3D.”
20:06
Mundanity at Home, Furry Little Pet Included

Mundanity at Home, Furry Little Pet Included

By BEN KENIGSBERG

“The Strange Little Cat,” set primarily in a Berlin apartment, tracks a family’s day leading up to Saturday dinner.
20:05
A Suggestion for the Right Shoe for Unusual Moments

A Suggestion for the Right Shoe for Unusual Moments

By ANDREW ADAM NEWMAN

Ads show shoes or bags and suggest occasions like “anticipatory walk of shame” and “starter husband hunting.”
20:03
The Making of a Musician

The Making of a Musician

By NICOLAS RAPOLD

Alex Gibney’s new documentary looks at Fela Kuti, the outspoken Afrobeat musician and singer.
20:02
Injury to Wilson Puts the Giants’ Backfield in Motion

Injury to Wilson Puts the Giants’ Backfield in Motion

By BILL PENNINGTON

With David Wilson’s status uncertain after another injury, the Giants’ other running backs may have to adjust to execute the team’s new West Coast offense without him.
20:01
The Party’s Over When the Flesh-Eating Virus Arrives

The Party’s Over When the Flesh-Eating Virus Arrives

By BEN KENIGSBERG

A bachelor party accidentally lands on an island contaminated by a flesh-eating virus in “Cabin Fever: Patient Zero.”

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- 6 minutes ago

Rebuilding Recreates Intersection of Long Ago

By DAVID W. DUNLAP

An intersection that was designed out of existence for the construction of the trade center is to open on Friday.

 
Nicole Bengiveno/The New York Times
- 7 minutes ago

A Fight to Shackle the Chain Stores in East Hampton

By JOSEPH BERGER

A resolution to ban chain stores from opening and competing with mom-and-pop operations has drawn mixed reactions from residents.

 
Kathy Willens/Associated Press
- 35 minutes ago

Mets, Neither Buyers Nor Sellers, Look to Off-Season to Make Moves

By TIM ROHAN

The Mets decided to stand pat at Thursday’s nonwaiver trade deadline, and General Manager Sandy Alderson indicated he wanted to make personnel decisions that were well-thought-out.

 
Stringer/Taiwan/Reuters
- 54 minutes ago

Gas Suspected in Fatal Blasts That Jolted a City in Taiwan

By AUSTIN RAMZY

At least 22 people were killed and more than 270 injured when the southern city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s second largest, was rocked by blasts that sent flames surging into the streets.

 
Sara Krulwich/The New York Times
- 22:00

Rent-Stabilized, but Otherwise in Flux

By BEN BRANTLEY

“Between Riverside and Crazy,” a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis, centers on a retired policeman threatened with eviction and his extended family and friends.

 
Andrew Renneisen/The New York Times
- 21:42

Perils of City Driver’s Ed: Pigeons, Taxis and Litigious Pedestrians

By MATT FLEGENHEIMER

Instructors from an East Harlem driving school steer those hoping to get a license through an urban obstacle course, with one foot poised above the brake.

 
Christoph Hitz
- 21:41

Wash, Dry, Fold. Now!

By JONAH BROMWICH

FlyCleaners is efficient in a way that scrubs away the shame of using an app to get your laundry done, with options to get laundry carried away within a matter of minutes or scheduling a pickup within an hourlong window.

 
Sergey Ponomarev for The New York Times
- 21:29

School Shelters Offer Limited Safety, and Even Less Comfort

By BEN HUBBARD

Life for about 200,000 people packed into more than 80 schools serving as shelters in Gaza is full of deprivation and discomfort.

 
Chris O'Meara/Associated Press
- 21:26

Vintage Blockbusters Reshuffle Race

By TYLER KEPNER

With their latest acquisitions, the Tigers and the Athletics hope to capture the championship that has eluded them in recent decades, but they may stand in each other’s way again.

 
- 21:17

In California, Praise and Ridicule for G.O.P. Candidate’s Homeless Week

By JENNIFER MEDINA

Neel Kashkari, the Republican candidate for governor of California, spent a week pretending to be homeless in Fresno, Calif., an experiment that added some sorely needed publicity to his campaign while also attracting some ridicule.

 
Carlos Barria/Reuters
- 21:14

Alibaba Is Investing Huge Sums in an Array of U.S. Tech Companies

By MIKE ISAAC and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED

The Chinese retail giant has made a half-dozen major investments in American start-ups over the last year, focusing on mobile and e-commerce.

 
- 21:13

MoneyPak, a Popular Prepaid Money Card, Opens Path to Fraud Schemes

By MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN

The MoneyPak card, used to transfer cash by those without access to conventional bank accounts, has also caught the eye of criminals, from a Maryland jail gang to an online prostitution ring in North Carolina.

 
Steve Fecht for Chevrolet
- 21:05

To Lift Sales, G.M. Turns to Discounts

By AARON M. KESSLER and BILL VLASIC

The automaker has piled on cash incentives and cheap lease deals to invigorate sales of its passenger cars, particularly the smaller models.

 
Paul Ellis/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
- 21:02

In Line for Spot on Ryder Cup Team, Dustin Johnson Takes a Leave

By KAREN CROUSE

Dustin Johnson, an eight-time winner on the PGA Tour, said he was beginning a leave of absence from professional golf “to seek professional help” for unspecified reasons.

 
Bob Brown/Richmond Times-dispatch, via Associated Press
- 21:01

Jury in Ex-Virginia Governor’s Trial Hears of Money Transfer

By TRIP GABRIEL

Jonnie R. Williams Sr., a wealthy Virginia businessman and the star witness in the corruption trial of former Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, testified for a second day on Thursday.