http://www.nytimes.com/pages/index.html?partner=rssuserland en-us Copyright 2008 The New York Times Company Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:39:51 GMT http://graphics.nytimes.com/images/section/NytSectionHeader.gif http://www.nytimes.com/pages/index.html http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/business/28mortgage.html?ex=1367121600&en=20aff3578291c000&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss One common industry criticism of the plan to put in place tougher regulations is that tighter rules could make many mortgages more expensive. By STEPHEN LABATON http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/business/28mortgage.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:37:11 GMT Mortgages Federal Reserve System Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Law and Legislation Banks and Banking United States Economy United States Politics and Government American Bankers Assn http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/world/africa/28zimbabwe.html?ex=1367121600&en=57fdd7e709747e79&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss Evidence of widespread retribution against people who supported Zimbabwe’s opposition party in last month’s election has begun to stream out. By CELIA W. DUGGER http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/world/africa/28zimbabwe.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:43:47 GMT Zimbabwe Elections Movement for Democratic Change Mugabe, Robert Tsvangirai, Morgan Frazer, Jendayi E http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/business/28wrigley.html?ex=1367121600&en=6204bc7157f06496&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss Warren Buffett is said to be helping to finance the deal by Mars, maker of M&M’s, to acquire Wrigley, the chewing gum concern, for more than $22 billion. By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/business/28wrigley.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:31:49 GMT Candy Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Wrigley Jr. Company|WWY|NYSE Berkshire Hathaway Inc|BRKA|NYSE Mars Buffett, Warren E Chewing Gum Hershey Co|HSY|NYSE Cadbury Schweppes Plc|CSG|NYSE http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/us/politics/28obama.html?ex=1367121600&en=c893b6bd0164c533&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss Fearful that he is being portrayed as out of touch with working-class voters, the senator is trading big stadium rallies for smaller town-hall-style meetings. By JEFF ZELENY and ADAM NAGOURNEY http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/us/politics/28obama.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:33:14 GMT Presidential Election of 2008 Obama, Barack Clinton, Hillary Rodham Blue Collar Workers Democratic Party Indiana http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/nyregion/28school.html?ex=1367121600&en=47b4ff02c578ce4b&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss A chorus of critics cost a Muslim educator her school in what they call an early skirmish in a broader struggle. By ANDREA ELLIOTT http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/nyregion/28school.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:15:26 GMT Almontaser, Debbie Khalil Gibran International Academy Muslim-Americans Education and Schools Principals (School) Islam Arabic Language Religion and Churches New York City Brooklyn (NYC) http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/us/politics/28voting.html?ex=1367121600&en=39baea3e8227b8c8&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss Eight years after the “hanging chads,” experts say it is harder to vote in Florida than in nearly every other state. By DAMIEN CAVE http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/us/politics/28voting.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:54:02 GMT Voter Registration and Requirements Florida Law and Legislation League of Women Voters http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/business/28teeth.html?ex=1367121600&en=219364fac63a5bd8&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss A program in Alaska trains dental therapists to provide basic services in communities chronically underserved. By ALEX BERENSON http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/business/28teeth.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:55:33 GMT Teeth and Dentistry Alaska American Dental Assn Federal Aid (US) Medicine and Health http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/29/world/middleeast/29iraq.html?ex=1367121600&en=9288a7d2c79b1f5b&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss A demonstration against violence was held by members of the Iraqi Parliament even as clashes went on nearby. U.S. and Iraqi troops killed 22 militants on Sunday. By ALISSA J. RUBIN and ERICA GOODE http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/29/world/middleeast/29iraq.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:33:01 GMT Iraq Sadr, Moktada Al- Demonstrations and Riots http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/29/world/asia/29china.html?ex=1367121600&en=ca69fe3b289fea0f&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss The crash killed at least 66 people and injured hundreds more, a state news agency reported, making it one of the deadliest rail accidents in recent years. By ANDREW JACOBS http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/29/world/asia/29china.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:14:49 GMT Railroads Accidents and Safety China http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/business/28air.html?ex=1367121600&en=13708c00e79b0906&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss Continental’s decision to remain an independent carrier was a blow to lengthy efforts by United to find a merger partner. By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN and MICHELINE MAYNARD http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/business/28air.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:31:14 GMT Continental Airlines Incorporated|CAL|NYSE United Airlines Airlines and Airplanes Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/arts/28auto.html?ex=1367121600&en=6f29236930aa60ac&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss Grand Theft Auto IV is a violent, intelligent, profane, endearing, obnoxious, sly, richly textured and thoroughly compelling work of cultural satire disguised as fun. By SETH SCHIESEL http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/arts/28auto.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:00:42 GMT Computer and Video Games Rockstar Games http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/us/28lawyers.html?ex=1367121600&en=de0074424be50d80&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss Across the country, particularly in Oregon, lawyers who represent suspects in terrorism-related investigations fear their clients are being secretly monitored by the U.S. government. By PHILIP SHENON http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/us/28lawyers.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:03:02 GMT Oregon Wiretapping and Other Eavesdropping Devices and Methods Terrorism National Security Agency Surveillance of Citizens by Government Justice Department Federal Bureau of Investigation Al Qaeda Moussaoui, Zacarias