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Mainland Chinese Flock to Hong Kong to Have Babies

3 hours 2 min ago
Parents go to Hong Kong for better medical care and lifelong residency benefits for their children, but locals are outraged over being shut out of maternity wards.

The Caucus: Arizona Republican Debate Live Blog

3 hours 6 min ago
Live updates, analysis and fact checking of Wednesday's Republican presidential debate hosted by CNN.

2nd Degree Murder Verdict in Lacrosse Death Trial

3 hours 46 min ago
Jurors found a former University of Virginia lacrosse player guilty of second-degree murder Wednesday in the slaying of his ex-girlfriend that was fueled by jealousy over her relationship with another lacrosse player.

Colonoscopy Lowers Rate of Cancer Deaths, Study Finds

5 hours 14 min ago
Although many people have assumed the cancer screening test must save lives because it is so often recommended, strong evidence had been lacking.

Qnexa Weight-Loss Drug Is Approved by Advisory Panel

5 hours 21 min ago
A committee recommended that the Food and Drug Administration approve what could become the first new prescription drug to treat obesity in 13 years.

Governor of Virginia Calls for Changes in Abortion Bill

5 hours 34 min ago
Gov. Bob McDonnell said he wanted an amendment stipulating that pre-abortion ultrasounds be limited to a non-invasive abdominal scan.

Scott Ritter’s Other War

5 hours 42 min ago
The former United Nations weapons inspector and fierce critic of the Iraq invasion is still fighting, but now against only himself.

Obama Introduces Plan to Cut Corporate Tax Rate

7 hours 58 min ago
With the proposal, President Obama enters an election-year debate with Republicans in Congress and in the presidential race who seek even lower taxes for businesses.

Commuter Train Crash Kills Dozens in Argentina

8 hours 4 min ago
The train crashed at a busy central station in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, killing 49 passengers and injuring more than 600 people.

TIMESCAST: TimesCast | February 22, 2012

8 hours 13 min ago
Journalists are reported killed in Syria | Republican candidates hold their final debate.

Y Chromosome, Though Diminished, Is Holding Its Ground

9 hours 12 min ago
The Y chromosome is just a fraction of its original size, and much smaller than its buxom partner, the X chromosome, but researchers say its gene-shedding days seem to be over.

The Caucus: Romney Details Tax Overhaul, Urging Lower Rates and Fewer Deductions

9 hours 47 min ago
MItt Romney wants to maintain six income tax rates but lower them across the board.

Mine Superintendent Charged in Wake of 2010 Disaster

10 hours 32 min ago
Gary May is the most senior worker charged and industry observers say that action is an indication that prosecutors are looking up the corporate ladder.

Argentine Train Slams Into Station, Killing 49

10 hours 56 min ago
A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station Wednesday, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds of morning commuters in Argentina's worst train accident in decades.

New York Philharmonic Announces Next Season’s Schedule

11 hours 4 min ago
With the pianist Emanuel Ax as artist in residence next season, the New York Philharmonic will highlight the tastes of its music director, Alan Gilbert, in a series of programs.

New York Courts to Intensify Efforts to Prevent Foreclosures

12 hours 14 sec ago
A new program would require banks to send officials to court who have the power to alter loans to keep people in their homes.

Arts & Leisure: Authenticity of Trove of Pollocks and Rothkos Goes to Court

15 hours 9 min ago
An obscure art dealer kept showing up with paintings by Pollock, Rothko and Motherwell. Where did they all come from?

Apple Defends Rights to iPad Name in Shanghai Court

16 hours 23 min ago
Chinese firm’s legal challenge threatened to prevent Apple from selling one of its most popular products in one of its fastest growing markets.

Journalists Marie Colvin and Rémi Ochlik Killed in Syria

16 hours 28 min ago
The French government said Wednesday that two journalists, Marie Colvin, an American, and Rémi Ochlik of France, had been killed in the bombardment of the city of Homs.

G.M. in Partnership Talks With French Automaker

16 hours 49 min ago
A French minister confirmed Peugeot Citroën was discussing a “strategic” tie-up with General Motors, both of which are struggling in a tough European market.

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