The New York Times

The furor over a proposed center near ground zero has many worried about their place in American society.

The president’s initiative would create jobs quickly by emphasizing long-term transportation projects like roads, rail and airport runways.

The Spaniards have filled every spot in the top quarter.

As devastating floods appear to widen divisions, Pakistani officials, some accused of ineptitude and favoritism, are trying to repair the political damage.

Some economists and analysts urge a dose of shock therapy that would shift benefits to future homeowners from current ones: Let the housing market crash.

The Tea Party fervor is expected to help Republicans in November, but it may also create problems for them.

Fifth-seeded Samantha Stosur saved four match points to defeat No. 12 Elena Dementieva, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (2) in a match that ended at 1:35 Monday morning.

The Ghetto Film School in the Bronx aims to broaden the pool of filmmaking talent by providing opportunities for young people who might otherwise be overlooked.

The famadihana, a ritual in which relatives remove the dead from their tombs in an atmosphere of celebration, continues among various faiths in the island nation.

The Jets announced early Monday that they have agreed to terms with the All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis, who missed all of training camp because he was unhappy with his contract.

A judge in Florida has sharply rebuked P. David Soares over his handling of a case involving a pharmacy accused of being involved in a steroid ring.

The stated goal is to reduce the wild horse population to more sustainable levels, but animal advocates say the roundups are cruel, expensive and unnecessary.

Since blocking its “adult services” ads as the weekend began, Craigslist has refused to discuss its motivations.

At least two dozen charities that lawmakers or their families helped create or run routinely accept donations from businesses seeking to influence them.

Darrelle Revis and the New York Jets agreed to a new contract Sunday night, ending the All-Pro cornerback’s holdout a week before the season opener.

Downing Street’s chief communications officer is being accused again of encouraging reporters to illegally intercept messages when he was editor of The News of the World.

The most influential of Egypt’s dissident groups is caught between fighting and placating the government.

A mix-up over a photograph led to a sentence of 99 lashes for the Iranian woman whose earlier death sentence by stoning caused an international outcry, a lawyer said.

A lack of upsets has set up some outstanding matchups in the later rounds.

Donald L. Kohn, former vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, said that unless the recovery showed signs of “decent progress,” more stimulus might be needed.