Lyon Dump Real Madrid Out Of Champions League. MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid failed to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals for the sixth straight season when they were dumped out 2-1 on aggregate by Olympique Lyon Wednesday.

Rooney At The Double as Man Utd Crush Feeble Milan 4 - 0. MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Wayne Rooney scored twice again as Manchester United cruised into the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a 4-0 win over a feeble AC Milan sent them through 7-2 on aggregate on Wednesday.

Answers About Education Tax Credits and Deductions: Part 6. In this post, our tax expert answers questions about education tax credits and deductions.

Allergies Acting Up? Dramatizing the Body's Responses to Allergens. Lesson Plan | Researching, writing and acting out a play to learn and educate others about allergies.

Top Big Ten Teams Still Have Much to Prove. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- It seems every team has something to prove heading into the Big Ten tournament.

Houston Easily Defeats East Carolina 93-80. TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Aubrey Coleman scored 29 points, three above his nation-leading average, and Houston rolled to a 93-80 victory over East Carolina in the first round of the Conference USA tournament Wednesday.

Furriers Lure Young Designers. An industry campaign to aggressively court designers results in a fur rebound on the runway.

Skin Deep: Can INOA Make Ammonia-Free Hair Dye Mainstream?. INOA, the new L’Oréal Professional permanent hair dye, is hoping to make ammonia-free color maintream.

Front Row: Cacharel Reinvigorated by Cédric Charlier. When Cédric Charlier became the new designer at Cacharel last year, the fashion world once again took notice of a label that had been by and large overlooked over the last decade.

Trendspotting : Paris Fashion Week Futuristic Visions in Paris Fashion Shows. Designers in Paris this week seemed tuned to a frequency from cyberspace, so steeped were they in sci-fi references.

House Leaders Bar Earmarks to For-Profit Companies. The ban, announced by House Democratic leaders, wipes out one of the most lucrative and controversial means of awarding no-bid contracts to private firms.

State of the Art: Multitouch Computing Is Here. Will Gorilla Arm Follow?. Finger gestures used on the iPhone can now be used on laptops and full-size computer screens, but the tactile experience isn’t quite the same.

N.H.L. Executives Recommend Penalizing Blindside Shots to the Head. Thirty N.H.L. general managers unanimously recommended the rule, which would shift some responsibility to players delivering the hits.

Mets Reiterate That Reyes Has Elevated Thyroid Levels. The team tried to head off any confusion Jose Reyes’s remarks to ESPN Deportes about inflammation in his throat might have caused.

Science Academies to Assess Climate Assessors. Two decades after it was created, the institution created to assess climate trends, causes and responses is getting a checkup.

Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, Top Cleric, Dies at 81. Mr. Tantawi was leader of Al Azhar, the oldest and most prestigious center of learning in the Sunni Muslim world.

Panel Will Review U.N. Climate Work. The review aims to help the U.N. climate change panel avoid the kinds of errors that have brought its work into question in recent months, officials said Wednesday.

State of the Art: Multitouch Computing Is Here. Will Gorilla Arm Follow?. Finger gestures used on the iPhone can now be used on laptops and full-size computer screens, but the tactile experience isn’t quite the same.

Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, Top Cleric, Dies at 81. Mr. Tantawi was leader of Al Azhar, the oldest and most prestigious center of learning in the Sunni Muslim world.

Portsmouth Axe 85 Jobs. LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League Portsmouth will complete their fixtures this season, administrator Andrew Andronikou said on Wednesday after announcing that 85 jobs were being axed at the debt-laden club.

Stephen F. Austin Defeats Texas-Arlington, 77-54. KATY, Texas (AP) -- Eddie Williams scored 22 points to lead Stephen F. Austin to a 77-54 victory over Texas-Arlington in the first round of the Southland Conference tournament Wednesday.

Fashion Week-Furriers Lure Young Designers. An industry campaign to aggressively court designers results in a fur rebound on the runway.

Skin Deep: Can INOA Make Ammonia-Free Hair Dye Mainstream?. A new permanent dye called INOA, the new L’Oréal Professional ammonia-free permanent hair dye, tries to finally vanquish ammonia.

Two Large Multinationals Pull Back From Iran. The announcements by Ingersoll-Rand and Royal Dutch Shell come as the U.S. is pressing for new sanctions.

Concocting a Cure for Kids With Issues. Through a controversial practice called vision therapy, some optometrists say they can treat learning disabilities.

Chiefs Sign Defensive Tackle Shaun Smith. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent defensive tackle Shaun Smith, who played last season for Cincinnati.

Administration Nears a Crossroads on Trade. The question is whether the U.S. is prepared to lead or whether protectionist pressures will make it impossible to engage fully with trading partners.

Two Large Multinationals Pull Back From Iran. The announcements by Ingersoll-Rand and Royal Dutch Shell come as the U.S. is pressing for new sanctions.

Advice on How Goldman Can Help Small Businesses. Ex-Goldman Sachs employees are sharing their ideas about what their old firm can do to help small businesses.

Tricks to Keep Your Device’s Battery Going and Going. Smartphone and laptop batteries may seem like cruel masters when they threaten to lose power, but you have more control than you may think.

Former Hevesi Aide Pleads Guilty in Corruption Case. The former chief investment officer of the state pension fund, David J. Loglisci, pleaded guilty to fraud Wednesday, the latest domino to fall in the lengthy investigation that claimed his former boss, Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi.

Furriers Lure Young Designers. An industry campaign to aggressively court designers results in a fur rebound on the runway.

Obama Pledges U.S. Aid to Haiti. President Obama made the pledge after meeting with President René Préval of Haiti on Wednesday, even as the U.S. military begins withdrawing forces.

Two Large Multinationals Pull Back From Iran. The announcements by Ingersoll-Rand and Royal Dutch Shell come as the U.S. is pressing for new sanctions.

Administration Nears a Crossroads on Trade. The question is whether the U.S. is prepared to lead or whether protectionist pressures will make it impossible to engage fully with trading partners.

Tricks to Keep Your Device’s Battery Going and Going. Smartphone and laptop batteries may seem like cruel masters when they threaten to lose power, but you have more control than you may think.

Mobile Apps That Outperform Web Sites. Some Web site founders have been surprised that their products are better suited to cellphones.

Two Large Multinationals Pull Back From Iran. The announcements by Ingersoll-Rand and Royal Dutch Shell come as the U.S. is pressing for new sanctions.

Even Orphanages Spawn Orphans in Haiti. Lynsey Addario decided that if she couldn't get to Haiti immediately (from India), she might find a far more profound story to tell. She was right.

Manchester United V AC Milan - Teams. MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Teams for Wednesday's Champions League last 16 second-leg match between Manchester United (3) and AC Milan (2) at Old Trafford (first leg scores in brackets):.

Obama Tells Haitian Leader That U.S. Aid Will Continue. President Obama made the pledge after meeting with President Rene Preval of Haiti on Wednesday, even as the U.S. military begins withdrawing forces.

Meeting With Biden, Palestinians Stick to Plan for Talks. Palestinian leaders meeting with Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. condemned a decision by Israel on new housing, but still spoke of participating in peace talks.

Big East: Georgetown 69, South Florida 49: Georgetown Ends South Florida’s Dream. After knocking off South Florida, No. 8 Georgetown will play No. 1 Syracuse on Thursday in a revival of perhaps the league’s best rivalry.

Texas Tech Opens Big 12 With 82-67 Victory. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- John Roberson scored 19 points, Nick Okorie added 18 and Texas Tech overcame a sloppy start defensively to open the Big 12 tournament with an 82-67 victory over Colorado on Wednesday.

Hoyas Use D to Top South Florida in Big East. NEW YORK (AP) -- Austin Freeman and Greg Monroe scored 16 points each, and No. 22 Georgetown built a big first-half lead before handling everything South Florida star Dominique Jones could offer in a 69-49 victory Wednesday in the Big East tournament.

Iran and U.S. Trade Barbs in Kabul Visit. As his visit overlapped with that of the U.S. defense secretary, the Iranian president said the U.S. occupation was doomed to fail.

Thrashers Recall 11-Time All-Star Chelios. ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Thrashers have a newcomer: 48-year-old defenseman Chris Chelios, an 11-time All-Star.

District Attorney Raids Construction Office in Manhattan. More than a dozen state troopers and detectives arrived with a search warrant at the offices of Lehr Construction at 7 a.m.

Big East: Georgetown 69, South Florida 49: Georgetown Ends South Florida’s Dream. After knocking off South Florida, No. 8 Georgetown will play No. 1 Syracuse on Thursday in a revival of perhaps the league’s best rivalry.

Marion Jones Signs Deal to Play in W.N.B.A.. Marion Jones, 34, the sprinter who went to prison for lying about using performance-enhancing drugs, signed with the Tulsa Shock.

An Oscar Bounce for 'Hurt Locker'. The best picture winner will move into more theaters this coming weekend in the U.S. and Canada.

Marion Jones Signs Deal to Play in W.N.B.A.. Marion Jones, 34, the sprinter who went to prison for lying about using performance-enhancing drugs, signed with the Tulsa Shock.

Canada Parliament Eats Seal to Defy "Ignorant" EU. OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian parliamentarians tucked into a meal of seal meat on Wednesday to defy both animal right activists and the European Union, which has banned imports of seal products.

Brazil Leader Blasted for Stance on Cuba Prisoners. BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- Brazil's president is coming under criticism for his deference to the Cuban government regarding the island's political prisoners and hunger strikes over human rights.

Live Updates From the Big East Tournament, Day 2. The Times's Pete Thamel and Kevin Armstrong, along with Zach Hillesland, a former Notre Dame forward, will provide analysis and updates throughout the day.

Obama Tells Haitian Leader That U.S. Aid Will Continue. President Obama made the pledge after meeting with President Rene Preval of Haiti on Wednesday, even as the U.S. military begins withdrawing forces.

Disaster Experts Praise Chile Quake Response. SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- President Michelle Bachelet leaves office on Thursday with a chunk of her country in ruins -- and her popularity in the clouds.

Even Orphanages Spawn Orphans in Haiti. Lynsey Addario decided that if she couldn't get to Haiti immediately (from India), she might find a far more profound story to tell. She was right.

Answers From a Theater Historian. Following is the first set of answers from Marc Robinson, author of "The American Play: 1787-2000."

6 Employees of U.S. Charity Killed in Attack in Pakistan. Pakistani authorities said about a dozen masked militants stormed the building at about 9:30 a.m., herded staff members into a room, and started shooting indiscriminately.

Zamboni Driving Lessons. Driving a Zamboni ice resurfacer isn't as easy as you might think.

Swedish Artist Has His Axe Ready. Lars Vilks, a Swedish artist, seems remarkably relaxed about the possibility of being attacked by an axe-wielding assailant for having drawn the Prophet Muhammad's head on the body of a dog.

When You Can Claim a Credit for the Babysitter. Here are 10 facts from the I.R.S. about the child and dependent care tax credit.

Business as Usual in NFL Free Agency. NEW YORK (AP) -- The absence of a salary cap has caused little change in how NFL teams approach the early stages of free agency.

No Noise is Good Noise. The Sony NC300D earbuds perform as well as their bigger cousins, the over-the-ear NC500Ds, but at a fraction of the size and weight.

Marion Jones to Play In WNBA. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Disgraced Olympic sprinter Marion Jones signed a contract Wednesday to play with the WNBA's Tulsa Shock in a bid to revive her athletic career.

Pistons' Stuckey Cleared for Exercise. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Pistons say three doctors have cleared Rodney Stuckey for exercise after a heart evaluation.

Spitzer Documentary on Tribeca Film Festival Lineup. A work in progress screening of a documentary about Eliot Spitzer, directed by Alex Gibney, will be shown as a special event at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Special Report: Paris Fashion Week: A Fountain of Bag Creativity. Fifties-style clothes and a parade of amazing bags were shown at Louis Vuitton, the finale to the four-week international shows for autumn 2010.

Special Report: Paris Fashion Week: Black Leather and Bowler Hat. Hermès is a leather house - so Jean Paul Gaultier made everything from a top hat through a three-piece suit out of skin.

Special Report: Paris Fashion Week: A Forward Flow. The show's background images of streaming water reflected the forward flow of the Valentino designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli.

Special Report: Paris Fashion Week: The 1960s in 3-D. Giambattista Valli created Space Age outfits for Moncler Gamme Rouge, but in a contemporary style.

Special Report: Paris Fashion Week: Deadly Desirable. The Lebanese designer Elie Saab turned to the dark side for his autumn/winter show and going bad has never looked so good.

Swedish Artist Has His Axe Ready. Lars Vilks, a Swedish artist, seems remarkably relaxed about the possibility of being attacked by an axe-wielding assailant for having drawn the Prophet Muhammad's head on the body of a dog.

Broken Record: Music Chief Is Out at EMI. The chief executive of a troubled recorded music division is stepping down.

5 States Posted Highs for Joblessness in January. Unemployment rose in 30 states in January, the Labor Department said, which was somewhat better than December, when 43 states reported higher jobless rates.

Concocting a Cure for Kids With Issues. The fight over vision therapy, a controversial subspecialty of optometry that takes the traditional practice beyond its usual focus on eye health and eyesight.

Paragallo Convicted of Animal Cruelty. Ernie Paragallo was convicted on 33 charges of animal cruelty Wednesday morning for starving and neglecting his horses on his Hudson Valley farm.

Garciaparra Retires as Member of Boston Red Sox. Nomar Garciaparra signed a one-day contract with his former team Wednesday, then announced he’s ending his 14-year career. Garciaparra will become an analyst for ESPN.

Leading Off: The Perils of March. Single-elimination basketball tournaments can take a toll on coaches’ psyches, not to mention their job security.

Garciaparra Rejoins Red Sox for Day, Then Retires. Nomar Garciaparra signed a one-day contract with his former team Wednesday, then announced he’s ending his 14-year career. Garciaparra will become an analyst for ESPN.

Vikings' KWilliams Says He Discussed Positive Test. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams is acknowledging that he told several people he had tested positive for a banned diuretic before news of the test results leaked to the media in 2008.

NCAA Tournament Committee Focused on 65, Not 96. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The chairman of the Division I Men's Basketball Committee says possible expansion of the NCAA tournament isn't on the minds of the group that will select the 2010 field this weekend.

In Illinois, Scores Apply to Run as No. 2 on Democratic Ticket. After scandal forced the nominee for lieutenant governor out, Democrats in Illinois are letting citizens apply online to run.

Credit Card Rewards for Volunteers. American Express offers rewards points for volunteer work.

6 Employees of U.S. Charity Killed in Attack in Pakistan. Pakistani authorities said about a dozen masked militants stormed the building at about 9:30 a.m., herded staff members into a room, and started shooting indiscriminately.

Shell Stops Selling Gasoline to Iran. Royal Dutch Shell Plc became the latest company to cease business with Iran, saying Wednesday that it has stopped selling gasoline to the country.

Marion Jones Signs With WNBA's Shock. TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Former sprinter Marion Jones has signed on to play with the WNBA's Tulsa Shock, hoping to launch a new career after losing five Olympic medals for using performance-enhancing drugs,.

TV Providers Seek New Federal Rules on Retransmission Rights. With a petition to the F.C.C. and a letter to Congressional leaders, cable and satellite providers said the current rules were “broken and in need of repair.”

Yoink If You Want Free Stuff. Yoink, a new Apple iPhone application and Web site, allows people to post and look for free items in areas near them.

Harrington to Celebrate St Patrick's Day With Obama. MIAMI (Reuters) - Two-times British Open winner Padraig Harrington will be a guest of U.S. president Barack Obama at the White House St Patrick's Day party next week, the Irish golfer told reporters on Wednesday.

Berezovsky Wins Libel Suit in Litvinenko Murder Case. Boris A. Berezovsky, who fled Russia in 2003, won a lawsuit against a Russian broadcaster that had linked him to the high-profile death of Alexander V. Litvinenko.

NHL GMs Set Framework for Rule on Hits to Head. NHL general managers have developed the framework for a new rule that punishes hits to the head.

Wednesday Reading. Bank of America drops overdraft fees for debit card purchases, spending on plastic surgery drops and other consumer-focused items from Wednesday's Times.

Rodriguez Says He Will Cooperate With Investigation of Doctor. Alex Rodriguez said on Wednesday that his lawyers were working on scheduling an interview with federal authorities investigating the Canadian doctor, Anthony Galea.

Panel Releases Proposal to Set U.S. Standards for Education. The new standards, which experts said could well be adopted by a majority of states, would replace the nation’s motley current checkerboard of locally written standards.

Vain Glorious | A Scar Is Born. Laura Linney and the makeup artist Mindy Hall gave a reporter a mini-tutorial on the art of the scar.

Berezovsky Wins Libel Suit in Litvinenko Murder Case. Boris A. Berezovsky, who fled Russia in 2003, won a lawsuit against a Russian broadcaster that had linked him to the high-profile death of Alexander V. Litvinenko.

Iran and U.S. Trade Barbs in Kabul Visit. As his visit overlapped with that of the U.S. defense secretary, the Iranian president said the U.S. occupation was doomed to fail.

Novel Idea for Japan: Airport for Budget Travel. Ibaraki Airport, which opens Thursday about 85 kilometers, or 52.7 miles north of Tokyo, aims to be a completely new type of Japanese hub.

Chavez Trusts God And Nature In Power Crisis. CARACAS (Reuters) - President Hugo Chavez is confident that God and nature will pull Venezuela out of a power crisis battering both the economy and his popularity.

Rodriguez Says He Will Cooperate With Investigation of Doctor. Alex Rodriguez said on Wednesday that his lawyers were working on scheduling an interview with federal authorities investigating the Canadian doctor, Anthony Galea.

Businesses Continued to Reduce Inventories in January. Wholesale inventories declined 0.2 percent in the first month of the year, as businesses remained cautious about restocking their depleted shelves.

Terra Deems CF's New Bid Superior to Yara Offer. Terra Industries said on Wednesday that it has deemed a new $4.7 billion takeover offer by CF Industries Holdings is superior to a $4.1 billion deal it had already signed with Yara International of Norway.

Arsenal Crush Porto Thanks to Bendtner Hat - Trick. Arsenal sailed past Porto 5-0 and overturned a first-leg deficit with nonchalant ease to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Businesses Continued to Reduce Inventories in January. Wholesale inventories declined 0.2 percent in the first month of the year, as businesses remained cautious about restocking their depleted shelves.

Terra Deems CF's New Bid Superior to Yara Offer. Terra Industries said on Wednesday that it has deemed a new $4.7 billion takeover offer by CF Industries Holdings is superior to a $4.1 billion deal it had already signed with Yara International of Norway.

Kathryn Bigelow: How Oscar Found Ms. Right. Kathryn Bigelow’s two-fisted win at the Academy Awards has helped dismantle stereotypes about what types of films women can and should direct.

Oscar Winners Plot Next Moves. To satisfy that craving for even more Oscar news, the Bagger offers up this smorgasbord of news.

Post-Oscars, Letterman Has His Own 'Elinor Burkett' Moment. Ms. Burkett, the "Music by Prudence" producer who interrupted the acceptance speech of its director-producer, Roger Ross Williams, was the focus of a sketch Monday night on "Late Show With David Letterman."

Successful Bond Auction Shows Confidence Returning in Portugal. A week after announcing its austerity plan, Portugal sold more bonds than initially planned Wednesday, and at a lower borrowing cost.

Successful Bond Auction Shows Confidence Returning in Portugal. A week after announcing its austerity plan, Portugal sold more bonds than initially planned Wednesday, and at a lower borrowing cost.

Optimist Ronaldinho Eyes Next Two World Cups. RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Ronaldinho is confident of a securing place in Brazil's World Cup squad despite coach Dunga's apparent dismissal of the forward as part of his plans.

Chester City Wound Up By High Court. LONDON (Reuters) - Debt-ridden minor league side Chester City were wound up by the High Court on Wednesday, the Press Association reported.

Global Soccer: Arsenal Saunters While Bayern Survives. Followers of Arsenal got the prophesied knockout performance from Nicklas Bendtner that they had been waiting for.

'Spider-Man' Musical Loses Its Mary Jane. Evan Rachel Wood, who was set to play love interest Mary Jane Watson in the show, has dropped out due to a scheduling conflict, according to a statement from the "Spider-Man" producers.

Corey Haim, Actor, Has Died. Mr. Haim, an actor best known for his roles in 1980s coming-of-age comedies like "Lucas" and "License to Drive," was found dead on Wednesday. He was 38.

Iran and U.S. Trade Barbs in Kabul Visit. As his visit overlapped with that of the U.S. defense secretary, the Iranian president said the U.S. occupation was doomed to fail.

Novel Idea for Japan: Airport for Budget Travel. Ibaraki Airport, which opens Thursday about 85 kilometers, or 52.7 miles north of Tokyo, aims to be a completely new type of Japanese hub.

European Shares Seem Stuck in Neutral. With little economic data so far this week, indexes have fallen into a pattern of trading within a narrow range.

Novel Idea for Japan: Airport for Budget Travel. Ibaraki Airport, which opens Thursday about 85 kilometers, or 52.7 miles north of Tokyo, aims to be a completely new type of Japanese hub.

Turkey and I.M.F. End Talks on Stand-By Loan. Turkey's economy minister said the country no longer needed emergency funds.

Student Rates Available to Nonstudents. Even if your college days are a distant memory, it’s possible to travel on a student discount over spring break this year.

Frugal Traveler: Q&A: Shirley Tafoya, President of Travelzoo North America. Shirley Tafoya, Travelzoo's North American president, talks about what makes Travelzoo tick, how it refreshes its inventory of deals and why subscribers trust it.

United Tastes: Tacos in the Morning? That’s the Routine in Austin, Tex.. When it comes to breakfast tacos, which are stuffed with fillings like eggs and bacon, Austin, Tex., trumps all other American cities.

New York Is Finally Taking Its Coffee Seriously. Dozens of new cafes and coffee bars treat coffee making like an art, or at least a high form of craft.

Capello Sets England Semi - Final Target At World Cup. ABU DHABI (Reuters) - England manager Fabio Capello has set his team a minimum target of reaching the World Cup semi-finals in South Africa this year.

European Shares Seem Stuck in Neutral. With little economic data so far this week, indexes have fallen into a pattern of trading within a narrow range.

Turkey and I.M.F. End Talks on Stand-By Loan. Turkey's economy minister said the country no longer needed emergency funds.

Novel Idea for Japan: Airport for Budget Travel. Ibaraki Airport, which opens Thursday about 85 kilometers, or 52.7 miles north of Tokyo, aims to be a completely new type of Japanese hub.

Corey Haim, Actor, Has Died. Mr. Haim, an actor best known for his roles in 1980s coming-of-age comedies like "Lucas" and "License to Drive," was found dead on Wednesday. He was 38.

Global Soccer: Arsenal Saunters While Bayern Survives. Followers of Arsenal got the prophesied knockout performance from Nicklas Bendtner that they had been waiting for.

Ribery Future Still Open as Bayern Progress In Europe. BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayern Munich playmaker Franck Ribery's decision whether to leave the side or not was made a little more difficult after the Germans squeezed into the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday.

China’s Exports Rise 46%. Economists said the data signaled a rebound in consumer demand in the U.S. and other Western markets.

E.U. Signals Approval for Larger Airline Alliance. European antitrust regulators took a step toward approving an alliance between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia.

Gates in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Iran. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will discuss military cooperation and Iran’s nuclear program, officials said.

Partial Iraq Vote Results Expected by Thursday. The incomplete results will offer an incomplete picture of the vote but will nevertheless provide the broad outlines of the country’s political landscape.

Border Security Questioned in Indonesia. A fugitive Islamic militant killed by Indonesian security forces traveled to Indonesia from the Philippines within the last few months, police officals said.

Letter from America: An Old Essay Used to Explain a New Movement. "The Paranoid Style of American Politics," published in 1964, is being invoked to analyze developments like the Tea Party movement, the stardom of Sarah Palin and the claims of right-wing talk radio.

Partial Iraq Vote Results Expected by Thursday. The incomplete results will offer an incomplete picture of the vote but will nevertheless provide the broad outlines of the country’s political landscape.

Gates Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Iran. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will discuss military cooperation and Iran’s nuclear program, officials said.

Border Security Questioned in Indonesia. A fugitive Islamic militant killed by Indonesian security forces traveled to Indonesia from the Philippines within the last few months, police officals said.

In Paying for Sex Changes, Cuba Breaks From Past. HAVANA (AP) -- Looking in the mirror used to make Yiliam Gonzalez sick to her stomach.

Riesch Wins Downhill to Put Vonn Title on Hold. GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) - Maria Riesch handed Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn only her second downhill defeat of the season when she won the final World Cup race in the discipline on Wednesday.

With Biden in West Bank, Settlements Cloud Talks. Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. arrived in Ramallah to meet with Palestinian leaders a day after Israel said it would build 1,600 new housing units in East Jerusalem.

Letter: Digital Billboards: A View From the Industry

With Biden in West Bank, Settlements Cloud Talks. Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. arrived in Ramallah to meet with Palestinian leaders a day after Israel said it would build 1,600 new housing units in East Jerusalem.

Brazil's Silva: A Rousseff Win Would KO Machismo. BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- Brazil's president said his hand-picked candidate to succeed him in October's election would help do away with machismo by becoming the first female president of Latin America's largest and most influential nation.

China’s Exports Rise 46 Percent. Economists said the data signals a rebound in consumer demand in the U.S. and other Western markets.

E.U. Signals Approval for Larger Airline Alliance. European antitrust regulators took a step toward approving an alliance between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia.

NHL Standings. All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division.

What Signs of Seasonal Change Are You Seeing?. Tell us in vivid detail how the change of seasons looks, feels, sounds, smells or even tastes in your area.

News Quiz | March 10, 2010. See what you know about the news of the day.

Letters of Condolence From 1963. 6 Q's About the News | Who wrote letters of condolence to Mrs. Kennedy in the months after John F. Kennedy's assassination?

Noh Sign Of Hot Streak Slowing For South Korean Teenager. KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - South Korean teenager Noh Seung-yul continued his sparkling form by firing an opening round six-under-par 66 for a share of the lead after the opening round of British Open International Final Qualifying.

Under Fire, RangelAppears to Be Losing Grip of Committee. Republicans planned to force a vote to remove Representative Charles B. Rangel from his position as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee amid a swirl of ethics inquiries. By By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and CARL HULSE; ROBERT PEAR CONTRIBUTED REPORTING..

In New York, Wall Street Bailout Softens the Blow of a Recession. City officials and private economists revised their employment forecasts, saying the decline would be about 200,000 jobs. By By PATRICK MCGEEHAN.

Investigators Are Told of Paterson Bid to Quiet Accuser. A state worker told investigators that Gov. David A. Paterson enlisted her help in quieting the accuser in a domestic abuse case, according to a person familiar with her account. By By DAVID KOCIENIEWSKI and JEREMY W. PETERS; NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, DANNY HAKIM and WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM CONTRIBUTED REPORTING..

Calculating Poverty in New York: More by City Standard, and Less by Federal One. The number of poor people in New York rose by about 300,000, according to a new measure of poverty by the city, but declined under the federal formula. By By SAM ROBERTS.

Ex-Official of Public Hospitals Is Fined in Bid to Aid School. Dr. Daniel D. Ricciardi has been fined $13,500 for his role in soliciting training spots in city hospitals for students from a Caribbean medical school. By By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS.

Why I'm Not Running for the Senate. If I run, the likely result would be a brutal and highly negative Democratic primary a primary where the winner emerges weakened and the Republican strengthened. By By HAROLD FORD JR..

In Paterson's Attempt to Reassure the Public, a Flashback to That '70s Show. The New York governor is trivializing a scandal that has some calling for his resignation, bringing to mind Richard Nixon's transgressions. By By CLYDE HABERMAN.

Campaign Commemorates Oscar's Big Apple Connection (‘French' and Otherwise). A campaign is under way in New York to promote a weeklong celebration of the Academy Awards that takes a Gotham-centric focus. By By STUART ELLIOTT.

Judge Orders New York to Move Mentally Ill Out of Large, Institutional Housing. The ruling gave 4,300 residents the right to leave housing that is compared to warehouses. By By A. G. SULZBERGER.

He Knows Where New Yorkers Hide. As the city's chief demographer, Joseph J. Salvo keeps up with population trends and helps the Census Bureau conduct more accurate counts. By By SAM ROBERTS.

Watching Certain People. The N.Y.P.D. must end its gruesome, racist practice of stopping innocent New Yorkers and compiling a computerized database of their personal information. By By BOB HERBERT.

Paterson Is Said to Have Ordered Calls in Abuse Case. The accounts of Gov. David A. Paterson's actions provide the first evidence that he helped direct an effort to influence a woman who was making abuse charges against his aide. By By DANNY HAKIM and WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM; DANNY HAKIM REPORTED FROM ALBANY, and WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM FROM NEW YORK. REPORTING WAS CONTRIBUTED BY NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, DAVID KOCIENIEWSKI, JEREMY W. PETERS and SERGE F. KOVALESKI FROM NEW YORK..

Complaints in China Over Hewlett-Packard Laptops. More than 100 Chinese consumers have filed an official complaint against Hewlett-Packard over faulty laptop computers.

Northern Rock Back in Profit. The nationalized mortgage lender Northern Rock said Wednesday that it returned to profit in the second half of 2009 as interest income rose and losses on loans fell.

E.on Net Income Up Sharply. German energy company E.On AG said its 2009 net income rose sharply to $11.4 billion partly as a result of the disposal of some assets.

NBA Standings. All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division.

Israel Intends to Build Civilian Nuclear Plants. Israel, widely believed to have nuclear weapons and possessing no oil, said on Tuesday that it intended to develop civilian nuclear plants for energy.

Florida Ponders Tax as Tool to Aid Family-Values Films. Some fear a proposed change to a film incentive program would discriminate against productions with gay characters.

World Cup Mascot Row Is Political Football - China Firm. BEIJING (Reuters) - The Chinese company ordered to stop making soccer World Cup mascots because of poor working conditions in their factory hit back at the accusations on Wednesday, saying they were victims of South African politicking.

Charles B. Pierce, Director of ‘Boggy Creek,’ Dies at 71

Israel Intends to Build Civilian Nuclear Plants. Israel, widely believed to have nuclear weapons and possessing no oil, said on Tuesday that it intended to develop civilian nuclear plants for energy.

Cathay Pacific Returns to Profit. Cathay Pacific Airways returned to profit in 2009 as cost-cutting measures and bets on fuel prices helped Asia’s No. 3 carrier rebound.

Kobe Hits Late Winner as Lakers End Skid Against Raptors. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant delivered yet another game-winning shot to help the Los Angeles Lakers snap a three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday.

Lakers Snap 3-Game Skid on Bryant's Late Jumper. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

Roy Has 19 in Blazers' 88-81 Win Over Kings. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Brandon Roy scored 19 points and hit a clinching jumper with just over two minutes left, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to an 88-81 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Garon, Blue Jackets Beat Ducks 5-2. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Jakub Voracek scored during Columbus' first power play and set up another second-period goal by Fedor Tyutin to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.

Demand for Lithium Is Poised to Take Off. As awareness spreads that lithium is an ingredient for hybrid cars, a hunt is under way for sources of the metal.

Google Opens App Store For Business Software. Google unveiled a marketplace of business software to help to spur the adoption of its own suite of productivity applications.

Google Maps Adds Directions for Cylists. Google adds biking directions to its digital maps for 150 American cities, to the acclaim of cycling activists.

Suicides Soar Among New York Koreans. The Korean Consulate General has reported a doubling of suicides this year among Koreans, who place an emphasis on achievement and often feel shame over failures. By By KIRK SEMPLE; ALI ADEEB and EUNJI JANG CONTRIBUTED REPORTING..

Just Another Day at School, With No Regrets. The Islamic Leadership School in the Bronx was one of the few schools of any kind open in New York City. By By MANNY FERNANDEZ.

Hoping They Buy, Whether to Celebrate or Forget. A specialty wine shop in TriBeCa has reason for optimism for the New Year's holiday as its business has rebounded. By By DIANE CARDWELL.

New York State Has First Deficit in General Fund. After months of plunging revenue and budget battles, New York owed nearly $1 billion on Wednesday. By By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE.

After Angering Parents, Proposed Raffle Ban in Schools Is Rescinded. While New York City schools are struggling with budget cuts, the Department of Education had proposed a ban on raffles, after already banning bake sales. By By SHARON OTTERMAN.

E.P.A., Concerned Over Gas Drilling, Questions New York State's Plans. The federal agency's concerns about the impact on water supply and air quality gave a lift to opponents of hydraulic drilling. By By MIREYA NAVARRO.

Safety and Numbers Are Bywords for New Year's Eve in Times Square. Thousands of police officers will be in Times Square and the city's transit hubs for New Year's Eve. By By AL BAKER.

100 Years Later, Still No Respect for a Bridge. Once it was completed, the Manhattan Bridge became the Rodney Dangerfield of the city's bridges. By By JAMES BARRON.

Treatment of Youths in New York Prisons Spurs Suit. A class-action lawsuit says young detainees in some of the state's facilities have suffered bruises, cuts and other injuries from aggressive restraining practices. By By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE.

Suit Claims Fraud by New York Debt Collectors. A class-action suit claims more than 100,000 New Yorkers are victims of a network of debt collectors who used fraudulent documents to surreptitiously win court judgments. By By RAY RIVERA.

In Between Holidays, Nothing Happens but Magic. During a week of suspended animation in New York, the systems all but shut down and visitors come to marvel. By By MANNY FERNANDEZ.

Billions to Fight Foreclosure, but Few New Loans. Despite legal assistance, New Yorkers learn that lenders have little incentive to renegotiate their mortgages. By By MICHAEL POWELL.

TV Providers Seek New Federal Rules on Retransmission Rights. With a petition to the F.C.C. and a letter to Congressional leaders, cable and satellite providers said the current rules were “broken and in need of repair.”

South by Southwest to Honor Film and TV Title Sequences. In a competition at the South by Southwest festival, film and television titles get the credit(s).

Advertising: ‘Mad Men’ Dolls in Barbie’s World, but Cocktails Stay Behind. Mattel is planning versions of Barbie and Ken styled after four “Mad Men” characters in a promotion for the television series as well as for Barbie.

TV Providers Seek New Federal Rules on Retransmission Rights. With a petition to the F.C.C. and a letter to Congressional leaders, cable and satellite providers said the current rules were “broken and in need of repair.”

Advertising: ‘Mad Men’ Dolls in Barbie’s World, but Cocktails Stay Behind. Mattel is planning versions of Barbie and Ken styled after four “Mad Men” characters in a promotion for the television series as well as for Barbie.

MGM Said to Be Considering an Arranged Bankruptcy. In such a move, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer would be taken over by its creditors in exchange for debt forgiveness, people briefed on the matter said.

Movie Review Leads to Suit Against Variety. The complaint accuses Variety of contractual breach, negligence and unfair business practices in connection with the film, “Iron Cross.”

Charles B. Pierce, Director of ‘Boggy Creek,’ Dies at 71

Editorial: Saving the Post Office. The United States Postal Service must cut services, close offices and make sensible changes if it is going to survive the transition to the Internet age.

Editorial: Laws, Lies and the Abortion Debate. Americans for women’s rights need to make their voices heard against recent attacks on reproductive freedom.

Editorial: An Advocate for Equal Justice. Laurence Tribe cannot be expected to solve all the problems impeding the delivery of indigent legal services, but he can be a catalyst for improvement.

Editorial: Meet the Candidate: A Convicted Abuser. Voters should oust for good the disgraced former senator Hiram Monserrate in a special election in Northern Queens on Tuesday.

Letters: Darwin, Climate and the Skeptics

Letters: The Fired Teachers

Letter: In Support of Scientology

Letter: Financial Advisers

Letter: How to Use the New York Police Dept. Database

Op-Ed Columnist: Pilgrim Non Grata in Mecca. After no journey to Mecca, learning about Islam from a seat in Washington.

Op-Ed Columnist: It’s Up to Iraqis Now. Good Luck.. The elections were a good step forward, but now Iraq must prove that it wants a more democratic future.

Op-Ed Contributor: P.S.A. prostate screening is inaccurate and a waste of money.. Americans waste an enormous amount of money on an inaccurate test for prostate cancer.

Op-Ed Contributors: A One-Track Senate. A 1970s fix for filibusters has helped cause today’s Congressional gridlock.

Toyotas Are Safe (Enough). A closer look at the statistics on death from sudden acceleration reveals why there's little need to fear driving a Toyota.

Breezy Love, or the Sacking of the Bees. The wind-pollination of flowers is a fascinating process, though perhaps less so if you suffer from allergies.

Many Nations Passing U.S. In Education, Expert Says. A Senate panel learned that more students in more countries graduate from high school and college and score higher on achievement tests than students in the United States.

National Briefing | South: Alabama: Justice Criticizes Scene at State of Union. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said Tuesday that the scene at President Obama’s State of the Union address was “very troubling” and that the speech had “degenerated to a political pep rally.”

David Kimche, an Israeli Adept as Spy and Diplomat, Dies at 82. Mr. Kimche was involved in some of the country’s most delicate foreign escapades, including the Iran-contra affair.

Edgar Wayburn, a Leader in Saving the Wilderness, Dies at 103. A physician became a major figure in the conservation movement, leading campaigns that preserved more than 100 million wild acres.

Notre Dame Rethinking Its Football Independence. With the Big Ten and Pacific-10 considering expansion, Notre Dame is being forced to explore options for its future.

Nascar Gives Edwards Probation for Deliberately Causing Crash. After imploring drivers to be more aggressive on the racetrack this season to help rebuild fading fan support, Nascar issued a probation to Carl Edwards.

Pressed by Charters, Harlem Public Schools Turn to Marketing. Principals in Harlem are using firms to help lure students with Web sites, brochures and open houses.

Many Nations Passing U.S. In Education, Expert Says. A Senate panel learned that more students in more countries graduate from high school and college and score higher on achievement tests than students in the United States.

City Students Show a New Rise in Four-Year Graduations. For the fifth consecutive year, the rate of students finishing on time increased, hitting 59 percent.

After Victory Against Disney, Children’s Group Loses Its Lease. The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood was evicted after pressuring the Walt Disney Company into offering refunds to buyers of its Baby Einstein videos.

Word of the Day | whorl. This word has appeared in 2 Times articles over the past year.

In New York, Wall Street Bailout Softens the Blow of a Recession. City officials and private economists revised their employment forecasts, saying the decline would be about 200,000 jobs. By By PATRICK MCGEEHAN.

Under Fire, RangelAppears to Be Losing Grip of Committee. Republicans planned to force a vote to remove Representative Charles B. Rangel from his position as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee amid a swirl of ethics inquiries. By By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and CARL HULSE; ROBERT PEAR CONTRIBUTED REPORTING..

Investigators Are Told of Paterson Bid to Quiet Accuser. A state worker told investigators that Gov. David A. Paterson enlisted her help in quieting the accuser in a domestic abuse case, according to a person familiar with her account. By By DAVID KOCIENIEWSKI and JEREMY W. PETERS; NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, DANNY HAKIM and WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM CONTRIBUTED REPORTING..

Calculating Poverty in New York: More by City Standard, and Less by Federal One. The number of poor people in New York rose by about 300,000, according to a new measure of poverty by the city, but declined under the federal formula. By By SAM ROBERTS.

Ex-Official of Public Hospitals Is Fined in Bid to Aid School. Dr. Daniel D. Ricciardi has been fined $13,500 for his role in soliciting training spots in city hospitals for students from a Caribbean medical school. By By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS.

Cincinnati 69, Rutgers 68: Loss Dims Future of Rutgers Coach. Coach Fred Hill’s record fell to 47-77 and 13-59 in the Big East in four seasons. Rutgers finished the season 15-17, 5-13 during the conference regular season.

No. 12 Butler Routs Wright St. 70-45. IDNIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Win or lose the Horizon League championship game, Butler was headed to the NCAA tournament.

Stephenson Leads Cincinnati Over Rutgers. NEW YORK (AP) -- Lance Stephenson celebrated being selected Big East Rookie of the Year by making the deciding free throw with 1.8 seconds to play, leading Cincinnati to a 69-68 opening-round victory over Rutgers on Tuesday night.

North Carolina A&T Defeats Howard 65-55. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) -- Nic Simpson scored 21 points and North Carolina A&T defeated Howard 65-55 on Tuesday night in the first round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament.

MGM Said to Be Considering an Arranged Bankruptcy. In such a move, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer would be taken over by its creditors in exchange for debt forgiveness, people briefed on the matter said.

China February Exports Jump 45.7 Percent. BEIJING (AP) -- China's exports rose in February in a new sign of growing global demand that could help persuade officials to let the Chinese currency rise.

Asia Markets Change Little as China’s Exports Surge. The region’s major indexes were largely mixed as Chinese exports soared nearly 46 percent in February from a year earlier.

Parliamentary Hurdle Could Thwart Latest Health Care Overhaul Strategy. As Democrats considered potential maneuvers, business groups announced plans for a campaign to stop the legislation.

F.D.A. Extends Use of Botox in Treating Spasms. The drug, known for its ability to smooth frown lines, can now be used to treat spasticity in muscles of the elbow, wrist and fingers.

Kroger’s Sales Rise, but Profit Slips 27%. The supermarket chain’s profit topped Wall Street’s forecast of 34 cents a share, and its sales were better than the $17.7 billion analysts expected.

Reuters Breakingviews: Time to Celebrate? Not in a Big Way. A year has passed since the stock market rally began, but the global economy is still a long way from recovery.

Bruce J. Graham, Chicago Architect Who Designed Sears Tower, Dies at 84. Known for his integration of modernist design and sophisticated engineering in buildings, Mr. Graham played a role in changing Chicago’s skyline.

Willie Davis Is Dead at 69; Was Snider’s Successor. Mr. Davis, known for his blazing speed, led the National League in triples twice and set a record of three stolen bases in a World Series game.

John Thorbjarnarson, 52, a Leading Expert on Crocodiles. Mr. Thorbjarnarson was a scientist with wide interests in saving and learning about many species.

Henry Wittenberg, Champion Wrestler, Dies at 91. Mr. Wittenberg was an Olympic gold and silver medalist had an undefeated streak of more than 300 matches and was one of the first wrestlers to lift weights.