http://www.nytimes.com/pages/index.html en-us Copyright 2010 The New York Times Company Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:37:05 GMT http://graphics.nytimes.com/images/section/NytSectionHeader.gif http://www.nytimes.com/pages/index.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/world/middleeast/04blackwater.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/world/middleeast/04blackwater.html The security contractor created dozens of shell companies or subsidiaries in part to obtain U.S. contracts after it was criticized for its conduct in Iraq, officials and investigators said. By JAMES RISEN and MARK MAZZETTI Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:20:35 GMT Private Military Contractors Defense Contracts Central Intelligence Agency Iraq War (2003- ) Defense Department United States Defense and Military Forces http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/us/politics/04dems.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/us/politics/04dems.html Democrats are lacking a unifying message to address the lackluster economy, and scrambling to come up with job-creating remedies before voters go to the polls. By JACKIE CALMES Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:30:02 GMT Democratic Party Polls and Public Opinion Elections United States Politics and Government Taxation Labor and Jobs Obama, Barack Perriello, Tom http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/world/middleeast/04syria.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/world/middleeast/04syria.html The country, which had sought to show solidarity with Islamic groups and allow religious figures a greater role in public life, has reversed course. By KAREEM FAHIM Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:20:53 GMT Syria Islam Politics and Government Muslim Veiling Assad, Bashar Al- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/us/politics/04alaska.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/us/politics/04alaska.html Joe Miller, who defeated Senator Lisa Murkowski in Alaska’s Republican primary, has devoted much of his life to institutions and isolation. By WILLIAM YARDLEY Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:20:42 GMT Alaska Elections Miller, Joseph W Primaries and Caucuses United States Politics and Government Murkowski, Lisa http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/us/04dams.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/us/04dams.html While environmentalists wanted four dams in Oregon removed, they are not happy with the influx of people dredging the newly opened riverbed for gold. By FELICITY BARRINGER Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:17:20 GMT Levees and Dams Oregon Metals and Minerals Mines and Mining http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/arts/music/04army.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/arts/music/04army.html The Army bands’ new musical mission matches current military doctrine: the creation of smaller, self-contained forces. By DANIEL J. WAKIN Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:10:02 GMT Music United States Defense and Military Forces United States Marine Band http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/world/04food.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/world/04food.html Recent food riots in poor countries prompted United Nations officials to call for a careful watch on prices. By NEIL MacFARQUHAR Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:10:13 GMT Drought Food Agriculture Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots Wheat Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Food and Agriculture Organization United Nations Mozambique Russia http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/health/policy/04fda.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/health/policy/04fda.html After being flooded with complaints, the agency said it would continue to allow the sale of the drug midodrine. By GARDINER HARRIS Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:40:30 GMT Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Recalls and Bans of Products midodrine Food and Drug Administration Medicine and Health Vasovagal Syncope (Fainting) Clinical Trials http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/science/space/04mars.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/science/space/04mars.html Some scientists suggest carbon-based molecules may have been destroyed before the Viking landers could find them. By KENNETH CHANG Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:50:03 GMT Mars (Planet) Microbiology National Aeronautics and Space Administration http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/09/03/world/international-us-quake-newzealand.html http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/09/03/world/international-us-quake-newzealand.html A major earthquake hit west of Christchurch early Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said. By REUTERS Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:30:51 GMT New Zealand Earthquakes http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/us/04hurricane.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/us/04hurricane.html Travel disruptions and beach closings on Long Island and Cape Cod were among the major effects of Earl, now a tropical storm. By JOSEPH BERGER Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:17:13 GMT Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Hurricane Earl http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/technology/04google.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/technology/04google.html The Texas attorney general has opened an antitrust investigation into how Google ranks search results, striking at the heart of its main search business. By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:50:02 GMT Google Inc|GOOG|NASDAQ Antitrust Actions and Laws Texas Abbott, Greg http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/arts/music/04stein.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/arts/music/04stein.html Peter Stein, a German opera director, said he had been offended by his treatment after applying for a U.S. visa. By DANIEL J. WAKIN Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:50:18 GMT Opera Stein, Peter Metropolitan Opera http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/sports/cycling/04cycling.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/sports/cycling/04cycling.html Floyd Landis, who was stripped of the 2006 Tour de France title for doping, is claiming that Lance Armstrong’s former team defrauded the government. By JULIET MACUR Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:40:05 GMT Landis, Floyd Armstrong, Lance Suits and Litigation Doping (Sports) Tour de France (Bicycle Race) Whistle-Blowers Steroids http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/sports/tennis/04night.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/sports/tennis/04night.html Rafael Nadal, the United States Open’s No. 1 seed, beat Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan, 6-2, 7-6 (5), 7-5, in a tough second-round match. By THOMAS KAPLAN Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:28:37 GMT United States Open (Tennis) Nadal, Rafael Tennis http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/sports/tennis/04videos.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/sports/tennis/04videos.html The rapid spread of the U.S. Open brawl video is another example of the power of citizen-shot footage, regardless of its quality. By RICHARD SANDOMIR Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:10:03 GMT Tennis United States Open (Tennis) Recordings and Downloads (Video) Stadiums and Arenas Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots YouTube.com