الخميس، 22 مارس 2012

Afternoon Update: U.S. Is Inching Toward Elusive Goal of Energy Independence

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The Energy Rush

U.S. Is Inching Toward Elusive Goal of Energy Independence

By CLIFFORD KRAUSS and ERIC LIPTON

Declining consumption of oil and increased energy production have brought the United States closer to a goal that has tantalized many American presidents.

Suspect in French Killings Slain as Police Raid Home

By SCOTT SAYARE, STEVEN ERLANGER and RICHARD BERRY

Mohammed Merah, a Frenchman who claimed to have killed seven people, was shot dead on Thursday as officers raided the home where he had been holed up for more than 30 hours.

Insider Trading Ban for Lawmakers Clears Congress

By ROBERT PEAR

The Senate approved a bill prohibiting members of Congress from trading securities on the basis of confidential information they receive as lawmakers.

To Draw Reluctant Young Buyers, G.M. Turns to MTV

By AMY CHOZICK

The goal is to solve one of the most vexing problems facing the car industry: many young consumers today do not care that much about cars.

FiveThirtyEight

Introducing the Romney Magic Numbers Calculator

By NATE SILVER

We have developed an interactive feature that allows you to calculate how many more delegates Mitt Romney will need to help him secure the Republican nomination, as well as his likelihood of getting them.

Multimedia

Video: TimesCast | March 22, 2012

The French slaying suspect is killed | Soldiers declare a coup in Mali | The rising cost of youth sports.

Opinion

Campaign Stops

The Convention of '76

By ADAM CLYMER

Both the similarities and the differences between the current Republican campaign and the Reagan-Ford battle are telling.

BUSINESS

Senate Passes Start-Ups Bill, With Amendment

By EDWARD WYATT

The measure, which would make fundamental changes in how small companies are able to raise money from investors, was sent back to the House.

DealBook

Tesla's Ambitions Fueled by Customer Down Payments

By PETER EAVIS

Tesla Motors is increasingly relying on customer down payments to finance operations as it fleshes out its lineup of electric cars.

Indicators Fall in China and Europe

By JACK EWING and BETTINA WASSENER

Signs of slowing manufacturing in China and flagging business sentiment in Europe compounded concerns about the global recovery.

Economix Blog

Deadline Nears for World Bank Nominees

By ANNIE LOWREY

Only one named candidate has emerged, but a United States choice - and possibly other aspirants - should be clear by Friday.

Wall Street Slips on Global Data

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stocks in the United States slid on continued signs of a weakening economy in China and disappointing indicators from some crucial sectors in Europe.

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