All your demands will be met today. Egypt's military says it's time to end Mubarak's rule. Syria unbans Facebook; Sudan tells supporters to use Facebook to beat opposition. Harsh wind for king of Jordan: "Bunting and banners that marked the king's
Romance is in the air during February, especially when the air smells vaguely European.
The video that reignited a revolution: Google executive Wael Ghonim's TV interview. W.H.O. statistics show European cancer deaths will plummet in 2011. Writer competes with computers for the Loebner Prize, awarded for being the "most human." Anthropologist explains how humans become nearly amphibious in
More than 300 protesters killed and thousands injured in Egypt, human rights groups say. Times correspondent lays out gear and explains how he sneaks it into Tahrir Square. World leaders have abandoned Mubarak, but Kim Jong-il still wishes him happy new year. Long read: Inside Secret Service detail, from
A baby may be a tiny step for mankind, but it’s a giant one for new parents, especially the adult diapers part.
In strictly monetary terms, the number of people around the world living in poverty is diminishing. Was the headline "Obama Doesn't Care About the Super Bowl" dancing in his head? A close read of the O'Reilly interview. Roseanne Cash channels Jane Austen while watching
Coach president says men buy 45% of luxury handbags in China. French foreign minister, who suggested attacking Tunisia's protesters, regrets vacationing in Tunisia during a revolt. Why protests continue: graduates with phones but no future, plus doctors and lawyers, are raging. Profile: "The Fridge" can barely
After practicing with his iPod—and feeling pretty good, actually—a novice discovers the extreme fear of conducting a professional orchestra.
After 1,800 robberies in the past three years, some pharmacies want criminals to know they no longer stock OxyContin. A federal government initiative to offer public access to digital records will now cost more than $1.4 billion. For presidential hopefuls, Israel is the new Iowa. Long read: The
Obama fundraisers turn the machine back on--Republicans think Obama will top $1 billion. Across the South, conservative Democrats move to the G.O.P., throw party majorities off balance. No reason to not wait until April 15 if the I.R.S. isn't ready to process returns-
