September 29, 2012
Global UpdateTOP NEWSSole Canadian Held at Guantánamo Bay Is RepatriatedBy IAN AUSTEN
Canada's
government had vigorously resisted calls and a court order to bring
back Omar Khadr, who was 15 years old when he was captured by American
forces in Afghanistan.
In Syria's Largest City, Fire Ravages Ancient MarketBy ANNE BARNARD and HWAIDA SAAD
A
vast and well-preserved labyrinth of storehouses, schools and
courtyards in Aleppo was damaged on Saturday as fierce clashes between
security forces and insurgents continued.
Better Off Than They Were Nine Years Ago, Georgian Voters Ask: At What Cost?By ELLEN BARRY
The parliamentary election has become a referendum on the trade-offs of the so-called Rose Revolution.
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WORLDFleeing Syrians Struggle in Countryside Amid Indiscriminate ViolenceBy C. J. CHIVERS
Unable
to pursue the rebels on the ground through the farmland and mountains
of Idlib and Aleppo Provinces, government forces drop bombs and shell
villages where rebels are active, endangering civilians.
Bahrain Faces Riots After Boy Dies in ProtestBy REUTERS
The
riot police sought to subdue protesters hurling stones as a funeral
march for a young demonstrator killed the day before turned violent.
Pope's Former Butler on Trial In Theft of Personal PapersBy ELISABETTA POVOLEDO
The
trial of Paolo Gabriele comes as the Roman Catholic Church is racked by
a pedophilia scandal, internal disputes and challenges to preserve its
moral authoritativeness within rapidly changing societies.
BUSINESSA Guitar Maker Aims to Stay Plugged InBy JANET MORRISSEY
Fender,
the guitar company made famous by the likes of Buddy Holly, Jimi
Hendrix and Eric Clapton, is facing big challenges amid the fickle
tastes of Wall Street and the music industry.
Bound to Sea but Buried in Debt, Spain's Fishermen Blame Bloc's PoliciesBy RAPHAEL MINDER
A
decline in fish stocks, rising operating costs and a sharp economic
downturn have devastated much of Spain's coastal economy and intensified
criticism of subsidies.
Meg Whitman's Toughest Campaign: Retooling H.P.By QUENTIN HARDY
The
former eBay chief and gubernatorial candidate has found her Act III at
Hewlett-Packard. But the challenge of re-energizing the company for a
new information era is daunting.
TECHNOLOGYApple Apologizes for Misstep on MapsBy NICK WINGFIELD and BRIAN X. CHEN
The
problems with Apple's new mobile maps were embarrassing, but the
company has a tendency to bungle services that rely heavily on the
Internet.
Bits BlogAs Apple's Maps Stumbles, AOL's MapQuest FlourishesBy JENNA WORTHAM
Apple's map application debacle has been a boon for MapQuest, which had been eclipsed in the era of in-car GPS and smartphones.
Australians Surge in Quest for New Class of ComputerBy JOHN MARKOFF
Teams
based at the University of New South Wales have made advances toward
building a quantum computer, which could help tackle a new class of
problems.
SPORTSSoccer RoundupSpanish Connection Sparks ChelseaBy THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chelsea remained unbeaten in England's Premier League after Saturday's 2-1 victory at Arsenal.
Americans Keep Rolling In Morning FoursomesBy CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
Encroaching
on traditional European territory, the United States, helped by another
victory by Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley, took a commanding 8-4
lead.
Rookies Give Americans an Early EdgeBy CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
Strong
showings from Keegan Bradley, Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson and Webb
Simpson helped the United States take a lead over Europe at the Ryder
Cup at Medinah Country Club.
U.S. NEWSSupreme Court Faces Crucial Rulings in Coming TermBy ADAM LIPTAK
The
justices, starting on Monday, are expected to take up same-sex
marriage, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and affirmative action in higher
education.
Political and Class Issues Complicate a Colorado Land DisputeBy JACK HEALY
Bill
Koch's effort to acquire some public land, including a piece that cuts
through his 4,500-acre ranch, has run into hostility from his neighbors.
San Francisco's New Archbishop Worries Gay CatholicsBy NORIMITSU ONISHI
Bishop
Salvatore Cordileone, who will be installed on Thursday as the leader
of the San Francisco Archdiocese, led the fight against same-sex
marriage in California.
OPINIONOp-Ed ColumnistThe College Rankings RacketBy JOE NOCERA
The U.S. News & World Report's annual list promotes status at the expense of affordable education.
Op-Ed ContributorWhen the Music ChangedBy KYLE JARRARD
Mom urged me to fill the moral vacuum with piano lessons and endless hours of practice. That was fine by me.
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John Sununu's a Teddy Bear
Interview by ANDREW GOLDMAN
Just don't get him started on the president.