Australian Open: The Forecast for Meteorologist’s Workweek: Busy

Australian Open: The Forecast for Meteorologist’s Workweek: Busy
‘American Hustle’ and ‘12 Years a Slave’ Win at the Golden Globes
The Carpetbagger: ‘12 Years a Slave,’ ‘American Hustle’ Take Top Honors at the 2014 Golden Globes
Saving Relics, Afghans Defy the Taliban
Wealth Matters: Need Cash? Own a Bentley? Take a Pawn Ticket
Tense Talks With U.S. Agencies Up Until Indian Diplomat Departed
Cost of Cool in India? An iPhone
Global Banking Regulators Agree to Ease Capital Rule
Detroit Hopes Visitors to Auto Show Will See a Glimpse of Revival
Negotiators Put Final Touches on Iran Accord
Clashes Between Militants and Army Spread in Iraq
Syria Rebels Turn Against Most Radical Group Tied to Al Qaeda
Afghan Police, Often Derided, Face Another Drawback: Missing Pay
Hollande’s Companion Is Hospitalized
Spanish Opera House to Lose Crumbling Facade by Star Architect
Francis Looks to the Developing World in Appointing New Cardinals
Senior Libyan Official Assassinated, First Since Qaddafi Era
Wagner on U.S. Team As Officials Choose Reputation Over Result
Praise and Criticism as Sharon’s Body Lies in State
Androgyny in Black and White
Antigovernment Protesters Try to Shut Down Bangkok
Speed of Courts a Hot Topic at Australian Open
Taking the Battle to the States
The Dress Code That Men Fear

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 01:11 AM PST

The Australian Open has its own official weather forecaster, who will be checking the heat index this week as the temperatures climb to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

‘American Hustle’ and ‘12 Years a Slave’ Win at the Golden Globes

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 09:31 PM PST

"American Hustle" left a messy Golden Globes as the big winner on Sunday, winning three major awards, including best comedy. But voters stayed true to form and spread their love around.

The Carpetbagger: ‘12 Years a Slave,’ ‘American Hustle’ Take Top Honors at the 2014 Golden Globes

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 09:14 PM PST

The 71st annual Golden Globes spread the wealth on Sunday night, with many top contenders getting awards. Dave Itzkoff and Jon Caramanica live-blogged the telecast, with contributions from Melena Ryzik and others.

Saving Relics, Afghans Defy the Taliban

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 09:11 PM PST

At the National Museum of Afghanistan, the most important objects smashed by the Taliban have been reassembled, and looted treasures have also been returned.

Wealth Matters: Need Cash? Own a Bentley? Take a Pawn Ticket

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 08:38 PM PST

An increasing number of pawn businesses catering to the wealthy offer fast liquidity in exchange for high-end luxury items.

Tense Talks With U.S. Agencies Up Until Indian Diplomat Departed

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 08:18 PM PST

The lawyer for Devyani Khobragade described delicate negotiations with the State and Justice Departments up to her final hours in New York.

Cost of Cool in India? An iPhone

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 07:09 PM PST

To draw young buyers and increase its market share in India, Apple has offered promotions like monthly payments and trade-ins.

Global Banking Regulators Agree to Ease Capital Rule

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 06:42 PM PST

The decision by the Basel Committee for Banking Supervision is the latest sign of how regulators have become more willing to accommodate banks as the focus switches to helping economies recover.

Detroit Hopes Visitors to Auto Show Will See a Glimpse of Revival

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 06:33 PM PST

City leaders in Detroit say they hope visitors will see a revival underway in a city lately known for bankruptcy.

Negotiators Put Final Touches on Iran Accord

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 06:02 PM PST

Iran and a group of six world powers completed a deal on Sunday that will temporarily freeze much of Tehran's nuclear program in exchange for limited relief from Western economic sanctions.

Clashes Between Militants and Army Spread in Iraq

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 05:32 PM PST

A confrontation between insurgents and the army proved fatal in Baghdad and Anbar Provinces, and in Baghdad, two car bombs killed more than a dozen civilians.

Syria Rebels Turn Against Most Radical Group Tied to Al Qaeda

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 05:17 PM PST

A broad array of factions have turned against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, known as ISIS, in a showdown over tactics, power and ideology.

Afghan Police, Often Derided, Face Another Drawback: Missing Pay

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 04:30 PM PST

The case exemplifies a glaring failure in the American-led nation-building effort here: weak government institutions are often staffed by unqualified officials.

Hollande’s Companion Is Hospitalized

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 03:48 PM PST

Valérie Trierweiler, President François Hollande's companion and the de facto first lady, was admitted to a hospital after a tabloid reported he was having an affair.

Spanish Opera House to Lose Crumbling Facade by Star Architect

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 01:43 PM PST

The structural problems of the opera house, which has been closed because of falling tiles, are the latest in the travails of Santiago Calatrava.

Francis Looks to the Developing World in Appointing New Cardinals

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 12:56 PM PST

Pope Francis named 16 cardinals from small, poor countries like Haiti, Burkina Faso, Nicaragua and Ivory Coast, but none from the United States.

Senior Libyan Official Assassinated, First Since Qaddafi Era

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 11:48 AM PST

A deputy cabinet minister was killed by a gunman on Saturday in the first assassination of a senior Libyan government figure since 2011.

Wagner on U.S. Team As Officials Choose Reputation Over Result

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 10:52 AM PST

Gracie Gold took the national title, but Ashley Wagner was the real winner, making the Olympic team despite two falls during her long program.

Praise and Criticism as Sharon’s Body Lies in State

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 10:47 AM PST

Thousands of Israelis filed past the body of former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Sunday, some expressing admiration for his reputation as a leader unafraid to take risks and others voicing harsh assessments.