5 things to know for your New Day — Monday, February 2
WINTER WEATHER Here we go again, Northeast: As the Midwest remains buried in snow, millions will wake up Monday to sleet and blizzard conditions in the East Coast — the…
Month: February 2015
China executes 2 members of banned doomsday group
Zhang Fan and Zhang Lidong were executed Monday after their death sentences were approved by the Supreme People’s Court, the Xinhua news agency. The report stated that, before their deaths,…
Media Titans Murdoch and Bloomberg at Play in Politics and News
David Carr THE MEDIA EQUATION When Mitt Romney announced on Friday that he would not seek the Republican presidential nomination for a third time, he cited the desire to “give…
As Tourism Record Is Set, New York City Sees Surge in Chinese Visitors
Mayor Bill de Blasio may have diverged from his predecessor’s path several times in his first year in office, but when it comes to tourists, he has embraced Michael R….
FCC will seek heavier regulation of the Internet
“There’s a cop on the beat, but we’re not going to tell you what’s illegal yet,” the person said. Wheeler’s approach falls in line with President Obama’s firm stand in…
As many as 100 body parts discovered in Indian police station
The discovery was made by contract workers in the city of Unnao, around 60 kilometers (37 miles) southwest of Lucknow. While cleaning a disused part of a city police station…
Half of Super Bowl ads had hashtags
“Preventable ads are the #1 cause of death among our multi-year ad contracts. #MakeSafeHappen,” tweeted Sean Davis, chief operating officer at Media Trackers. Related: Super Bowl advertisers ‘are on trial’…
Nationwide ad meant to be jarring
And Jauchius told his colleagues that the dead child ad “balances that edge of being interventionist to get attention, but it’s approachable enough not to turn people off at the…
Las Vegas casinos are losing big in Macau
But China isn’t a winning bet right now. An anti-corruption campaign by the Chinese government, travel restrictions and a smoking ban on casino floors are keeping gamblers with deep pockets…
Even millionaires struggle with depression
“You’re saying, well gee, I’m the CEO or I’m the Goldman Sachs partner or partner at McKinsey or whatever the high status thing is, and I’m supposed to have my…
Scott Lindsay brings historic steam engines back to life
“The 611 is arguably the most modern steam locomotive in existence in the U.S. today,” said Lindsay. “It truly represents state of the art steam locomotive technology.” Related: Rebirth of…
How an oil boom brought diversity to North Dakota
He said he often sees other Africans around town. Sometimes they stop him and ask for advice on how to get a job. “A lot of them are farm people,…
China executes cult members guilty of McDonald’s murder
The convicted duo attacked and ultimately killed a 37-year-old woman, Wu Shuoyan, last year after she refused to give cult members her phone number during a recruitment drive in the…
ISIS Tactics Questioned as Hostages Dwindle
AMMAN, Jordan — The extremists of the Islamic State managed to parlay their Japanese and Jordanian hostages into 12 days of worldwide publicity. But other than depleting their supply of…
Rebels Set Sights on Small Eastern Ukraine Town
DEBALTSEVE, Ukraine — Ukrainian soldiers rattled along the snowy streets here in armored personnel carriers with the hatches battened down, their helmeted heads safely below plates of steel. A few…
Departing From Country’s Pacifism, Japanese Premier Vows Revenge for Killings
TOKYO — When Islamic State militants posted a video over the weekend showing the grisly killing of a Japanese journalist, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reacted with outrage, promising “to make…
Rebels Agree to Cease-Fire in South Sudan
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — President Salva Kiir of South Sudan and the rebel commander Riek Machar signed another cease-fire agreement on Monday, edging them closer to a final deal to…
Explosion Kills at Least 6 on Bus of Lebanese Pilgrims Visiting Shrines in Syria
BEIRUT, Lebanon — An explosion on Sunday ripped apart a bus carrying Lebanese pilgrims to Shiite shrines in Damascus, Syria, killing at least six people and wounding 27, official news…
Los Angeles director wins $1 million in Super Bowl Doritos ad contest
Nearly 4,900 contestants participated in this year’s Doritos contest, submitting 30-second Super Bowl spots to vie for the $1 million grand prize. Related: Doritos contestant wins $25,000 from spot with…
Bill Browder’s ‘Red Notice,’ About His Russian Misadventures
Books of The Times By WILLIAM GRIMES In the early 1990s Bill Browder invested $2,000 in a handful of Polish companies being privatized after the collapse of Communism. Eastern Europe…
The Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris Will Display Modern Masterpieces
PARIS — When it opened in October, the Louis Vuitton Foundation museum was such an audacious addition to the landscape here that all eyes were on the architecture and its…
London’s population at record high
4. Pricey homes: The influx of rich has left its mark on London’s property market, which is now worth as much as Brazil’s annual economic output. 5. Moving around: More…
U.S. Considers Supplying Arms to Ukraine Forces, Officials Say
WASHINGTON — With Russian-backed separatists pressing their attacks in Ukraine, NATO’s military commander, Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, now supports providing defensive weapons and equipment to Kiev’s beleaguered forces, and an…
Training Teachers to Take Aim Against Taliban
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Gunfire rang out as Fatima Bibi squeezed off three shots, hitting her target every time. Then she lowered her Glock pistol, turned to her fellow academics and…
Beleaguered Australian PM Abbott looks to separate friends from foes
Seen as tricky, mean and unwilling to keep his promises, the Australian leader has been under pressure recently to resign. To stem the criticism, Abbott offered a few olive branches:…
NYSE suspends trading of RadioShack
RadioShack can review and appeal the decision by the NYSE to suspend trading. The company declined to comment. Related: Time is running out for RadioShack
Why, why, WHY! did Seahawks blow it?
But Patriots’ cornerback Malcolm Butler intercepted a Russell Wilson pass at the goal line and put an end to the Seahawks’ quest for a repeat championship. A play that had…
Toledo Mayor suffers cardiac arrest while driving home from news conference
Collins was headed home from a news conference on the city’s snow emergency situation around 2 p.m. when the coronary event occurred, said his spokeswoman Stacy Weber. – CNN’s Janet…
Katy Perry’s Super Bowl halftime: Giant mechanical tiger, dancing sharks and fireworks
Expectations were mixed at best going into the show. Would she fall flat like the Patriots’ balls or take off like a firework? She had the support of well-wishers like…
12 incredible UNESCO sites you’ve probably never heard of
Arguably as spectacular, many more remain unknown or obscure to a large percentage of world travelers. Here are 12 amazing UNESCO sites you might not even know exist.