In Some States, a Push to Ban Mandate on Insurance
There is a movement in more than a dozen states to outlaw a crucial element of health care reform: the requirement that everyone be insured or pay a penalty.
White House Memo: In Pitch for Games, a Gamble for Obama
The president will fly to Copenhagen to lobby the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago as the site of the 2016 Summer Games, but doing so poses political hazards for him.
Nationals 2, Mets 1: Mets’ Figueroa Loses Again, to a First-Time Winner
In his 13th start, Ross Detwiler earned his first career win for Washington, while Nelson Figueroa dropped his fifth straight decision.
On Day Filled With TV Options, New York Fans Chose the Jets
The Jets, the Giants, the Yankees and the Mets all had games televised during the afternoon on Sunday, with the Jets drawing the highest ratings.
Messenger Spacecraft to Photograph Mercury
NASA scientists will get a bit of holiday cheer on Monday, as the Messenger spacecraft speeds toward its third encounter with Mercury and snaps about 1,500 pictures.
TV Sports: For 30th Anniversary, ESPN Hands Camera to Someone Else
Through the end of 2010, ESPN will try to shift the tectonic plates in the sports documentary world, and carry the equivalent of years of HBO’s sports documentary output.
As Garnett Heals, Celtics Aim for the Rafters Again
Kevin Garnett, who missed the playoffs last season, then had knee surgery, said he was ready to practice and planning to start the season.
Knicks’ Curry Says He Is Healthy, Happy and Ready to Play
The Knicks’ bulky big man, who endured a season of injuries and personal problems, says he has lost weight and refocused on basketball.
Advertising: Serena Williams’s Ad Deals Survive Her Outburst on Court
After apologizing for her angry language, a tennis star kept old endorsements, and new ads will appear as planned.
A Brain on Fire, Spreading to Phones
Two designers in Austin, Tex., have created a video game for the iPhone based on the art and music of the eccentric Texas singer and songwriter, Daniel Johnston.
Balancing Act May Help Division II Define Itself
Division II, which wants to strike a balance between athletics and academics, is considering shortening the seasons in 10 sports and cutting practice time in football.
Foreign Airlines Ahead of U.S. on Cellphone Use
Cellphones can be used on more than 15,000 flights a month, but not on American carriers.
Global Update: Saudi Arabia: Pilgrims Who Travel to Mecca This Fall Will Get an Oral Polio Vaccine on Arrival
The country announced it is giving $30 million to efforts to eradicate the disease worldwide.
Sina.com Pulls Out of Deal After Delay
The Internet portal’s proposed deal to buy a stake in Focus Media, a digital media company, has waited months for government approval.
Xerox Buys Affiliated, Fueling Shift to Services
Business realities are changing for big technology suppliers as corporate customers depend less on products and more on services.