President Bush said he was moving to block a provision that could expose Iraq to legal claims dating to Saddam Hussein’s rule.
Harvard’s Aid to Middle Class Pressures Rivals
Officials say expanded financial aid at Harvard may push other colleges to shift aid away from low-income students.
Political Memo: Crisis Overseas Is Sudden Test for Candidates
The assassination of Benazir Bhutto is a rare unscripted test of presidential hopefuls’ leadership qualities and geopolitical smarts.
Pakistan Says Benazir Bhutto’s Death Has Qaeda Link
An official said there was a debate within the Bush administration over whether to press for an international investigation.
New York Is Said to Have Inquiry in Tankleff Case
New York State has begun an inquiry into Suffolk County’s investigation of the murders of Arlene and Seymour Tankleff, according to people involved.
Beijing May Green for the Olympics, but Long-Term Forecast Is Gray
For the world’s Olympians, Beijing’s air is a performance issue. For the city’s estimated 12 million residents, pollution is an inescapable health and quality-of-life issue.
For Patriots, 16-0 Could Be Forgotten, but Not 19-0
If the Patriots defeat the Giants, then fall short of a championship, what will they have accomplished?
New-Home Sales Fell to 12-Year Low in November
New-home sales fell 34.4 percent from a year earlier, the biggest year-over-year drop since January 1991.
Nigeria Reassigns Top Corruption Fighter
Nigeria’s top anticorruption official is being sent to a yearlong course at a remote training institute, provoking criticism from many who described the move as an attempt to sideline him.
China Lets Currency Appreciate a Bit Faster
China’s currency rose steeply against the dollar this week, feeding speculation that Chinese authorities were allowing their currency to appreciate more rapidly.
