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Education Gap Grows Between Rich and Poor, Studies Show

By SABRINA TAVERNISE — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:12 GMT

The widening achievement gap between affluent and low-income students has received less attention than the divide between white and black students, which has narrowed.

Mortgage Plan Gives Billions to Homeowners, But With Some Exceptions

By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ and JULIE CRESWELL — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:49:05 GMT

Under the settlement, nearly two million Americans could benefit from mortgage relief from the nation’s biggest banks.

Rick Santorum Adjusting to Star Treatment on Trail

By MANNY FERNANDEZ — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:22:32 GMT

Though overtaking Mitt Romney is still a formidable challenge, Rick Santorum is carrying himself as a front-runner.

Romney Tries to Woo Conservatives at CPAC

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and ERIK ECKHOLM — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:37:17 GMT

The former governor held a private meeting alongside the Conservative Public Action Conference with about three dozen evangelical organizers, conservative writers and Tea Party activists.

Mexico Seizes 15 Tons of Methamphetamine

By DAMIEN CAVE — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:12:42 GMT

The Mexican authorities seized 15 tons of the drug in pure powder form, an amount that could be broken down to 13 million doses worth $4 billion.

Muslim Brotherhood Demands Military Cede Power

By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:19:03 GMT

The call by the formerly outlawed Islamist group moved Egypt one step closer to a long-anticipated confrontation between the ruling generals and the Islamist-dominated Parliament.

Putin Support Tepid but Broad in Industrial Russia

By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:32:32 GMT

A working-class city in Russia embodies support for Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin, though it seems to be based mostly on an absence of options.

In Europe, Stagnation Is the New Normal

By LIZ ALDERMAN and LANDON THOMAS Jr. — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:53:02 GMT

The Greek debt deal opens the door to new uncertainties in Europe, which could once again revive the crisis atmosphere.

T Magazine: Lana Del Rey Becomes a Star

By JACOB BROWN — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:34:02 GMT

For some reason, Lana Del Rey and her sultry songs drive some people nuts.

Google at Work on an ‘Entertainment Device’

By DAVID STREITFELD and NICOLE PERLROTH — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:30:04 GMT

Google is moving into hardware, which is a goal of Larry Page, the chief executive, by developing an “entertainment device” to compete with Amazon and Apple.

DealBook: Users of Citibank Bill-Pay App Charged Twice

By BEN PROTESS — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:36:58 GMT

The bank would not disclose how many customers were affected by the problem, which prompted bogus payments big and small.

Nicholas Spano, Ex-Westchester Senator, Is to Plead Guilty

By WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and DANNY HAKIM — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:29:40 GMT

Nicholas A. Spano, a former legislator from Westchester County, planned to admit to failing to report more than $45,000 in income, his lawyer said.

House Passes Bill Banning Insider Trading by Members of Congress

By ROBERT PEAR — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:22:58 GMT

The Senate has approved a similar measure, but the lopsided votes concealed deep disagreements over the details of the legislation.

The Caucus: Giffords's Aide to Run for Seat in Special Election

By JONATHAN WEISMAN — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:35:47 GMT

Ron Barber, a top aide to retired Representative Gabrielle Giffords, announced on Thursday he would seek Ms. Giffords's vacated Arizona House seat in a special election June 12.

Eavesdropping on the Super Bowl Sidelines

By TONI MONKOVIC — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:04:06 GMT

Several participants were wired for sound at the Super Bowl for “Sound FX,” an NFL Network show, and some of their utterances were priceless.