Trimming the Times: Interrogation Troubles; Libya's Road Warriors
Now that The New York Times pay wall is live, you only get 10 free clicks a month. For those worried about hitting their limit, we're taking a look through the paper each morning to find the stories that can make your clicks count.
Top Stories: Two House Democrats from Pennsylvania were defeated in primary contests after opposing the President's health care bill. Some banks appear to be targeting low-income customers with products that come with high fees, drawing comparisons to predatory payday lenders. The Wal-Mart Mexico story has revived interest in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
U.S.: The shooting of another unarmed black man in Georgia has not gotten the same attention as the Trayvon Martin case. A farm in Oregon has become a sanctuary for aging chickens who live out their lives after they stop laying eggs.
New York: A profile of New York's favorite local news anchor, Pat Kiernan.
Technology: Many couples fight over how much of their relationship should be shared online. Learning a new language through mobile apps means paying more for more comprehensive programs.
Sports: A discussion of women athletes at the Olympics where some are banned, while others compete in little more than bathing suits.
Art: Artist Dawn Kasper moved her entire apartment into the Whitney Museum.
Science: Bioengineered crops mean an increased use of pesticides that many believe are hazardous to human health.
Fashion: High end designers move into the market for children's clothes.
Theater: A review of the Metropolitan Opera's newest complete cycle of Wagner's Ring. A group of Catholic priests are investing in an upcoming Broadway musical that they hope will raise them money and help spread the faith.
Books: A biography of Clarence Birdseye, who invented the quick freezing method that allows for modern frozen food.
Sunday Magazine: A profile of Samuel L. Jackson.
Photo Gallery of the Day: The star-studded gala for Time's 100 most influential people list.
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