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C.I.A. Study of Covert Aid Fueled Skepticism About Helping Syrian Rebels
A classified review concluded that many past attempts by the agency to arm foreign forces covertly had a minimal impact on the long-term outcome of a conflict.U.S.
U.S. Files More Charges in Benghazi Attack
The Justice Department filed 17 additional charges against the Libyan man suspected of being the ringleader in the 2012 attack that killed four Americans.Health
Vulnerability to Fructose Varies, Health Study Finds
In some people, consumption of the sugar sharply effects a hormone that helps to regulate fat accumulation, researchers at Harvard reported.U.S.
Ex-Prosecutors Urge Voters Not to Bring a Felon Back as Providence’s Mayor
The three former prosecutors, one of them a senator, said Vincent A. Cianci Jr., the disgraced former mayor of Providence, R.I., had shown no remorse for his crimes.World
Catalonia Cancels Vote to Secede From Spain, but Calls for Nonbinding Ballot
The Catalan leader, Artur Mas, said citizens would be asked to express their opinion about seceding from Spain even if not in a binding independence vote.Business Day
Ireland to Phase Out ‘Double Irish’ Tax Break Used by Tech Giants
The provision known as the “double Irish,” used by companies like Google to reduce their bills, has been under scrutiny from European Union regulators.World
President of Bolivia Claims Victory in Election
President Evo Morales has been propelled by a buoyant economy and a sustained drop in poverty in what is of the poorest countries in Latin America.
Is Obama a Great President or a Drag on the Democratic Ticket?
Paul Krugman rates Obama as among the greatest of modern presidents. But if he’s so consequential, why are his approval ratings in the dumps in so many places?Opinion
A Trickle-Down Effect of Citizens United
As long as the Supreme Court and Congress fail to address the distorting influence of money on elections, state and local action is the best remaining defense.N.Y. / Region
From 2,500 Miles Away, an Online Gambling Push for New York
The organizer behind the social media drive Let NY Play is MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas, which has made no secret of its ambition to be a big player in Internet gambling.World
Australian Leader Serves an Unsportsmanlike Warning to Putin
Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s vow to “shirt-front,” or confront, President Vladimir V. Putin is the latest jab the Russian leader has inspired from peers.World
U.N. Chief Offers Stark View of Gaza Devastation
Reconstruction efforts fail to soften the harsh critique by the secretary general of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, who called the destruction “beyond description.”Sports
With Season Canceled, Sayreville’s Players Vanish Before Recruiters
Colleges have begun to notice Sayreville’s football team, but with no more games this fall after seven players were arrested, the seniors have no way to demonstrate their skills.Sports
Cowboys Show Seahawks, and League, They’re for Real
Dallas running back DeMarco Murray scored late in the game to knock off defending Super Bowl champion Seattle on the road.The Upshot
Freezing Eggs as Part of Employee Benefits: Some Women See Darker Message
Some tech employers are offering to pay for egg freezing as a perk, but it could also be seen as paying women to put off childbearing.Opinion
It’s Never Boring in North Carolina
Outside spending is pouring into the Senate race in North Carolina.Fashion & Style
Jennifer Lawrence’s Strong Stance on Privacy
Fans of the actress responded to her interview in Vanity Fair.U.S.
Philadelphia Teachers Hit by Latest Cuts
The state-appointed board that oversees the city’s school district canceled the teachers’ union contract and required them to contribute to health care premiums.World
Online Magazine Brings New Life to Arab Studies
Jadaliyya, a publication run mostly by dedicated volunteers, allows for a broad range of opinions on the Middle East.Science
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