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 December 15, 2011 Afternoon Update |
 TOP NEWSRavaged and Remade, Iraq Is on Its OwnBy TIM ARANGOAmerica's departure from Iraq leaves a shattered country marred by sectarian conflict and political dysfunction, whose future, for better or worse, is in the hands of its people. U.S. War in Iraq Declared Officially OverBy THOM SHANKER, MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and ROBERT F. WORTHThe military is departing a country where insurgents continue to attack American soldiers and militants with Al Qaeda still regularly carry out devastating attacks against civilians. Disagreement Over Payroll Tax Cut's Impact on Social SecurityBy JACKIE CALMESCritics predict one extension will lead to another as politicians balk at raising taxes to their former level, especially if unemployment remains high. The CaucusDebate Hazards Play Outsize Role in Volatile G.O.P. RaceBy MICHAEL D. SHEARWith 19 days left before the Iowa caucuses, Thursday's debate is less an opportunity than a nationally televised political obstacle course. Arizona Sheriff's Office Unfairly Targeted Latinos, Justice Department SaysBy MARC LACEYAn investigation that lasted more than two years singles out Sheriff Joe Arpaio as helping to nurture the department's "culture of bias." |
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BUSINESSAt Occupy Frankfurt, Calm Anarchy Has Staying PowerBy JACK EWINGUnlike at other Occupy sites, the Frankfurt protesters are being careful to make their points without inciting police interference. S.E.C to Appeal Rejection of Citigroup SettlementBy EDWARD WYATTThe Securities and Exchange Commission said it will appeal a federal judge's November decision to reject a settlement with Citigroup over securities fraud charges related to the financial crisis. Wage Protection Planned for Home Care WorkersBy STEVEN GREENHOUSEThe Obama administration proposed regulations on Thursday to give two million home care workers minimum wage and overtime protection. Facebook's New Design Brings Back User's PastBy JENNA WORTHAMThe social network is rolling out a revamped profile design called Timeline that makes a user's entire history of photos, links and other items much more accessible with a single click. Jobless Claims Tumble to Lowest Level Since 2008By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe number of people applying for benefits fell last week to 366,000, the fewest since May 2008, a possible signal that hiring is strong enough to lower unemployment, analysts say. |
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