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Interstate Bridge Collapses in Washington State

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:05:56 GMT

Three people were injured after the failure of an Interstate 5 bridge north of Seattle dumped vehicles into the Skagit River, the authorities said.

Game 4: Rangers 4, Bruins 3 (OT): Lucky Bounce Helps Keep Brooms Away for Rangers

By BEN SHPIGEL — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:40:05 GMT

The Rangers nudged the Boston Bruins on a nifty goal by Chris Kreider at 7 minutes 3 seconds of overtime — but only after rebounding from holes of 2-0 and 3-2.

Interstate Bridge Collapses in Washington State

By REUTERS — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:27:05 GMT

The failure of an Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River north of Seattle dumped vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.

USA Swimming Officials’ Ouster Sought by Victim of Coach’s Abuse

By KAREN CROUSE — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:38:50 GMT

Kelly Davies Currin, whose former swimming coach Rick Curl was sentenced to prison Thursday for child sex abuse, sought the resignation of national leaders of the sport.

Syrian Opposition Coalition Meets in Turkey

By SEBNEM ARSU and HANIA MOURTADA — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:27:02 GMT

Members of the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces met in Istanbul to elect a new leader and prepare for an expected international conference in Geneva.

Fed Fears Shake Global Markets but Fade on Wall St.

By NATHANIEL POPPER — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:57:09 GMT

Stocks regained ground in New York after global investors were rattled by signs of a slowdown in Chinese manufacturing and a potential easing of central bank support for the economy.

New Strife in Darfur Leaves Many Seeking Refuge

By ISMA’IL KUSHKUSH — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:58:21 GMT

A recent surge in fighting in Darfur has led to an unnerving increase in civilian upheaval, displacing nearly 300,000 people, according to the United Nations.

Obama Seeks to Narrow Terror Fight

By PETER BAKER — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:56:38 GMT

In a widely anticipated speech, President Obama on Thursday said he would impose new curbs on the use of drone strikes, and he sought to renew his effort to close the prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.

Niger Hit by Two Suicide Attacks

By ADAM NOSSITER — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:51:34 GMT

The attacks on a military base and a uranium mine were the first in Niger, which has taken a leading role against jihadism in West Africa.

Senate Confirms Sri Srinivasan for Court Seat

By JEREMY W. PETERS — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:28:04 GMT

Filling a long-vacant seat on an important appeals court passes for progress in a legislative body where partisan wrangling continues to hold up many important posts.

Gunmakers in Connecticut Say Limits May Mean Relocation

By PETER APPLEBOME — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:20:02 GMT

Two months after a battle over gun laws, manufacturers are weighing their options, including moving from a state long thought of as a cradle of the American gun industry.

Envoy Says North Korea Open to Dialogue

By JANE PERLEZ — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:24:05 GMT

The North Korean envoy, Vice Marshal Choe Ryong-hae, said the North would “accept the proposal” by China, its biggest benefactor which it has strained relations with.

I.R.S.’s Lois Lerner, Who Refused to Testify, Is Suspended

By JONATHAN WEISMAN — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:20:53 GMT

Lois Lerner, the head of the tax division on exempt organizations, was put on administrative leave a day after she invoked the Fifth Amendment before a House committee.

Boy Scouts to Admit Openly Gay Youths as Members

By ERIK ECKHOLM — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:16:18 GMT

The Boy Scouts of America voted to allow openly gay youths as members, while continuing its policy of excluding openly gay adult leaders.

Cuomo Disparagement of Weiner Is Now Called a Joke

By THOMAS KAPLAN — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:57:27 GMT

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo was kidding when he said that should Anthony D. Weiner be elected New York mayor, “Shame on us,” the governor’s office said the next day.

The Caucus: Mark Mazzetti on Obama's Speech on Drone Policy

By MARK MAZZETTI — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:47:09 GMT

One outstanding question is how transparent the Obama administration will be about drone strikes in the future.

News Analysis: David Cameron Faces Rebellion in His Party

By SARAH LYALL — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:35:24 GMT

Prime Minister David Cameron is trying to mend the damage as the right wing of his Conservative Party views him as too liberal, too metropolitan, too out of touch.

Hungry City: SakaMai on the Lower East Side

By LIGAYA MISHAN — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:20:13 GMT

SakaMai, on the Lower East Side, does not commit to one genre of Japanese cuisine or mode of dining.

Funerals Begin for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

By MANNY FERNANDEZ and EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:27:49 GMT

Antonia Lee Candelaria, a 9-year-old victim, is buried two days before her best friend.

Champions League’s Biggest Star May Be Its Anthem

By SAM BORDEN — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:09:20 GMT

The Champions League anthem, an operatic choral piece that is one of the most recognizable songs in sports, was composed in 1992 to “class up” the league.

Apple-1 Computers Jump in Value at Auctions

By STEVE LOHR — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:28:29 GMT

Apple-1 computers have sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars in recent auctions, a run-up reflecting the company’s mystique.

Some Cockroaches Avoid Sweet Flavors as a Defense

By JAMES GORMAN — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:04:31 GMT

Some populations of roaches have evolved a highly effective strategy to avoid sweet-tasting poison baits, researchers say.

House Passes Student Loan Bill, Setting Up Showdown

By JONATHAN WEISMAN — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:36:50 GMT

The bill would head off a doubling of interest rates, instead tying the rates to prevailing market trends, an approach not favored by Senate Democrats.

DealBook: After a Vote, Dimon Moves to Mend Bank’s Fences

By JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:26:59 GMT

JPMorgan Chase is redoubling its efforts to move beyond a big trading loss following a resounding shareholder endorsement to keep Jamie Dimon as both chairman and chief of the bank.

Movie Review: ‘Before Midnight,’ With Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke

By A. O. SCOTT — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:15:43 GMT

“Before Midnight” follows the continuing romance of characters played by Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke in the third film in a series directed by Richard Linklater.