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Horace Mann Issues Apology but Refuses Outside Inquiry

By VIVIAN YEE — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:48:16 GMT

The elite Bronx private school announced that it would establish an advisory board on student safety, allowing outside experts as well as at least one victim to make policy recommendations.

Queens Man Convicted of Murder in Robbery That Led to a Death

By MOSI SECRET — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:37:21 GMT

The conviction of Nelson Morales was the third to result from the shooting death of Officer Peter J. Figoski in 2011.

DealBook: Bausch & Lomb Said to Be Near $9 Billion Sale to Valeant

By MICHAEL J. DE LA MERCED — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:28:17 GMT

If completed, a transaction would be one of the biggest health care deals of the year. And it could reap a sizable profit for Bausch & Lomb’s current owner, Warburg Pincus.

Common Sense: Exxon Defies Calls to Add Gays to Anti-Bias Policy

By JAMES B. STEWART — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:24:22 GMT

Unlike more than 88 percent of Fortune 500 companies, Exxon Mobil has no protections against bias based on sexual orientation in its official equal employment opportunity statement.

Insurgents Attack Near U.N. Mission in Kabul

By ROD NORDLAND and SHARIFULLAH SAHAK — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:18:41 GMT

The attackers set off a large explosion followed by numerous smaller blasts, sending United Nations and international agency workers into bomb shelters.

A Good Appetite: Strawberry Shortcake Forever

By MELISSA CLARK — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:11:14 GMT

A vanilla-scented, freshly made sponge cake with good berries and a whipped cream weighs in as a great dessert.

DealBook: Banks’ Lobbyists Help in Drafting Financial Bills

By ERIC LIPTON and BEN PROTESS — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:05:00 GMT

In a sign of Wall Street’s resurgent influence in Washington, bank lobbyists are aiding lawmakers in preparing legislation that softens financial regulations.

F.T.C. Said to Have Begun New Inquiry on Google

By EDWARD WYATT — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:56:50 GMT

People contacted in connection with the inquiry said that the F.T.C. was asking questions about Google’s bundling of advertising services.

Washington State Bridge Collapse Highlights Infrastructure Needs

By KIRK JOHNSON — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:52:32 GMT

The collapse on Interstate 5 came as politicians had been wrestling over the millions needed to replace another aging bridge over the Columbia River.

Boy Scouts to Admit Openly Gay Youths as Members

By ERIK ECKHOLM — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:29:47 GMT

The Boy Scouts of America voted to allow openly gay youths as members, while continuing its policy of excluding openly gay adult leaders.

Lens Blog: Luke Sharrett's Photographs of Arlington National Cemetery Gravestones

By LUKE SHARRETT — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:10:28 GMT

During assignments at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, Luke Sharrett, whose cousin was killed in Iraq, began to notice the mementos left by friends and family.

Museums Move to Return Human Remains to Indigenous Peoples

By DOREEN CARVAJAL — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:08:12 GMT

Institutions like the Museum of Medical History in Berlin are responding to increasing claims to return bones and other human artifacts in their collections to indigenous peoples.

Russia Says Syria Will Attend Geneva Peace Talks

By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:43:15 GMT

The United States and Russia agreed this month to pull together the peace conference, with Russia responsible for bringing the government of Bashar al-Assad to the table.

Obama Speaks to Naval Graduates About Sexual Assault Issue

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:24:29 GMT

President Obama urged the graduates to follow an “inner compass” and to “do what’s right, even when it’s unpopular.”

Beijing Plans to Reduce the State’s Role in the Economy

By DAVID BARBOZA and CHRIS BUCKLEY — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:53:47 GMT

After years of relying on state spending to supercharge growth, China’s new prime minister, Li Keqiang, said the government would seek to unleash the nation’s creative energies.

China Tells North Korea to Return to Nuclear Talks

By JANE PERLEZ — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:49:55 GMT

The Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, struck a stern tone as he called for the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, according to a state-run Chinese news agency.

The Lede: Video of Bridge Collapse North of Seattle

By JENNIFER PRESTON — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:46:16 GMT

A bridge collapse north of Seattle sent two vehicles and three people into the Skagit River.

Billy Joel on Not Working and Not Giving Up Drinking

Interview by ANDREW GOLDMAN — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:17 GMT

And not caring what Elton John says about any of it.

Interstate Bridge Collapses in Washington State

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:05:56 GMT

Three people were injured after the failure of an Interstate 5 bridge north of Seattle dumped vehicles into the Skagit River, the authorities said.

Game 4: Rangers 4, Bruins 3 (OT): Lucky Bounce Helps Keep Brooms Away for Rangers

By BEN SHPIGEL — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:40:05 GMT

The Rangers nudged the Boston Bruins on a nifty goal by Chris Kreider at 7 minutes 3 seconds of overtime — but only after rebounding from holes of 2-0 and 3-2.

Interstate Bridge Collapses in Washington State

By REUTERS — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:27:05 GMT

The failure of an Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River north of Seattle dumped vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.

USA Swimming Officials’ Ouster Sought by Victim of Coach’s Abuse

By KAREN CROUSE — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:38:50 GMT

Kelly Davies Currin, whose former swimming coach Rick Curl was sentenced to prison Thursday for child sex abuse, sought the resignation of national leaders of the sport.

Racing the Clock and a Storm: A Way of Life in Tornado Alley

By DAN BARRY and JOHN SCHWARTZ — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:20:52 GMT

In the breeding ground of Oklahoma tornadoes, people prepare for the season with the care that the defensive coordinator for their Sooners prepares for the inevitable autumn.

Logistics Complicate Review of Murder Cases

By FRANCES ROBLES — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:40:16 GMT

As investigators review 50 convictions originally investigated by a discredited police detective, Louis Scarcella, they will start with lists of witnesses who are dead or hard to find.

Huma Abedin Is an Unexpected Driving Force in Weiner’s Comeback

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM, MICHAEL BARBARO and AMY CHOZICK — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:32:10 GMT

Huma Abedin has been a driving force behind Anthony Weiner’s return, drawing on her close connection with the Clinton family to lay the groundwork.