Rangers Are Shut Out in Game 7 as Lightning Reach Finals

Rangers Are Shut Out in Game 7 as Lightning Reach Finals
Roger Federer, Wary of 88th-Ranked Opponent, Advances at French Open
U.N. Role Is Questioned in Sexual Abuse Inquiry
Chinese Security Laws Elevate the Party and Stifle Dissent. Mao Would Approve.
Hastert Case Is Said to Be Linked to Decades-Old Sexual Abuse
Ross Ulbricht, Creator of Silk Road Website, Is Sentenced to Life in Prison
U.S. Removes Cuba From State-Sponsored Terrorism List
A U.S. Tax Investigation Snowballed to Stun the Soccer World
Indian University Suspends Student Group Accused of Spreading Hatred Toward Modi
Details Uncovered in Boston’s 2024 Olympic Bid May Put It in Jeopardy
As Insults Fly in the Greek and German Media, Some Wish for Less News
Critic’s Notebook: The Havana Biennial Is Running at Full Throttle
Loretta Lynch, With Assist From Soccer, Makes Strong Global Impression
World’s 50 Best Restaurants Defends Its List
Irish Media, Fearing Lawsuits, Steers Clear of a Billionaire
Sepp Blatter Re-elected as FIFA President
Explosion Near Shiite Mosque Kills 4 in Eastern Saudi Arabia
Talks on Asia’s Migration Crisis End With Plans to Target Root Causes
Palestinian Soccer Association Drops Effort to Suspend Israel From FIFA
U.S. Economy Contracted 0.7% in First Quarter

Posted: 29 May 2015 09:03 PM PDT

The Rangers' season ended Friday when Tampa Bay took the deciding game of the Eastern Conference finals.

Roger Federer, Wary of 88th-Ranked Opponent, Advances at French Open

Posted: 29 May 2015 06:42 PM PDT

Federer, the No. 2 seed and a 17-time Grand Slam champion, has won his first three matches at Roland Garros in straight sets, beating 88th-ranked Damir Dzumhur by 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.

U.N. Role Is Questioned in Sexual Abuse Inquiry

Posted: 29 May 2015 06:19 PM PDT

An advocacy group leaks documents that it says showed the United Nations was slow to act on accusations that French soldiers were abusing boys in the Central African Republic.

Chinese Security Laws Elevate the Party and Stifle Dissent. Mao Would Approve.

Posted: 29 May 2015 06:07 PM PDT

The new law, released in draft form this month, says security must be maintained "to realize the great rejuvenation of Chinese nation."

Hastert Case Is Said to Be Linked to Decades-Old Sexual Abuse

Posted: 29 May 2015 06:06 PM PDT

Two people briefed on an F.B.I. investigation of J. Dennis Hastert, the former House speaker, said the payments were hush money to conceal misconduct during his years as a teacher.

Ross Ulbricht, Creator of Silk Road Website, Is Sentenced to Life in Prison

Posted: 29 May 2015 05:32 PM PDT

Mr. Ulbricht was sentenced to life in prison for his role as what prosecutors described as "the kingpin of a worldwide digital drug-trafficking enterprise."

U.S. Removes Cuba From State-Sponsored Terrorism List

Posted: 29 May 2015 05:02 PM PDT

The decision to remove Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism is a crucial step in normalizing ties between Washington and Havana.

A U.S. Tax Investigation Snowballed to Stun the Soccer World

Posted: 29 May 2015 04:32 PM PDT

The complex case, which involved cooperation between the I.R.S. and the F.B.I., is likely to lead to more charges related to corruption allegations at soccer's highest levels.

Indian University Suspends Student Group Accused of Spreading Hatred Toward Modi

Posted: 29 May 2015 03:49 PM PDT

The left-wing student group that was accused of spreading hatred toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a university official said on Friday.

Details Uncovered in Boston’s 2024 Olympic Bid May Put It in Jeopardy

Posted: 29 May 2015 03:39 PM PDT

Boston 2024, the group that crafted Boston's bid, had maintained that the Games would be paid for with private money, but details of the bid showed that public money would also be needed.

As Insults Fly in the Greek and German Media, Some Wish for Less News

Posted: 29 May 2015 03:16 PM PDT

Some analysts say sensationalism and obsessive coverage have made the negotiations more difficult.

Critic’s Notebook: The Havana Biennial Is Running at Full Throttle

Posted: 29 May 2015 02:57 PM PDT

If the 12th Havana Biennial has any theme, it is Havana itself. The kind of shop-window viewing favored by more conventional shows is discouraged; so is celebrity spotting.

Loretta Lynch, With Assist From Soccer, Makes Strong Global Impression

Posted: 29 May 2015 02:08 PM PDT

Less than a month into her job as attorney general, Lynch captured the world's attention when she vowed to rid FIFA, soccer's governing body, of corruption.

World’s 50 Best Restaurants Defends Its List

Posted: 29 May 2015 01:59 PM PDT

An escalation in the fight between a global awards program and its critics.

Irish Media, Fearing Lawsuits, Steers Clear of a Billionaire

Posted: 29 May 2015 12:51 PM PDT

A dispute between one of Ireland's richest businessmen and its national broadcaster has raised questions about constraints on the country's media.

Sepp Blatter Re-elected as FIFA President

Posted: 29 May 2015 11:47 AM PDT

Mr. Blatter emerged from a week of scandal by drawing 133 votes on the first ballot, just short of the two-thirds majority required. His challenger, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan, then withdrew.

Explosion Near Shiite Mosque Kills 4 in Eastern Saudi Arabia

Posted: 29 May 2015 11:14 AM PDT

It was the second attack claimed by the Islamic State in two weeks, and raises fears that sectarian passions fueling conflicts across the Middle East pose a threat to the kingdom.

Talks on Asia’s Migration Crisis End With Plans to Target Root Causes

Posted: 29 May 2015 10:20 AM PDT

Delegates from more than 17 governments agreed to assist the strife-torn native areas of would-be migrants, as a boat with 727 people was found off Myanmar.

Palestinian Soccer Association Drops Effort to Suspend Israel From FIFA

Posted: 29 May 2015 10:00 AM PDT

If approved, the move would have barred Israel from international competitions. A dispute over teams from settlements in the West Bank remained unresolved.