Ethnic generational investment is a growing field, attracting those eager to tap into the 2.7 million companies owned by Latino American families.

Latino Funds Help Family Businesses With Posterity in Mind

The United States knows the steps, but the fanciest footwork is foreign.

Cup Has U.S. Beat, So Why Can't We Dance?

The board of General Motors directed its chief executive, Rick Wagoner, to begin "exploratory talks" with Renault and Nissan on a possible three-way alliance.

G.M. Backs Alliance Talks With 2 Rivals

Rich donors can be a fickle but essential source of aid for medical research.

Fighting Diseases With Checkbooks

The Internet has softened the blow of long separations that can make strangers out of husbands and wives.

An Internet Lifeline for Troops in Iraq and Loved Ones at Home

Thousands of complaints to the mayor have been unearthed in New York City going back to the 1700's.

Here's Proof That New Yorkers Like to Complain

Lt. Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli has concluded that some senior Marine officers were negligent in failing to investigate the deaths of 24 Iraqi civilians in Haditha last November, officials said.

General Faults Marine Response to Iraq Killings

Roger Federer has not lost a match on grass for more than four years. But Rafael Nadal is an extremely determined young man.

Without Delay, a Title Rematch Between Nadal and Federer

Authorities said the plan presented a genuine threat even though it was in its earliest stages.

3 Held Overseas in Plan to Bomb New York Target


Jaret Wright shut the Devil Rays out for six innings before turning the game over to the bullpen. Three relievers pitched a hitless inning apiece, securing Wright's victory.

For Now, Wright Answers Concerns

The Bloomberg administration asked a state labor agency to appoint an arbitration panel to settle a long-running contract dispute with the city's largest police union.

City Seeks Arbitration to Reach Pact With Police

Senator Orrin G. Hatch intervened to obtain the release of music producer Dallas Austin from a Dubai jail.

That's What Friends in High Places Are For 

Job growth last month was tepid while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.6 percent.

Jobs Data Indicates Economy Is Slowing

 Data on Jobs and Wages Leaves Uncertainty  Disparate economic data on job growth, unemployment and wages underscored the uncertain situation facing the Federal Reserve as it ponders whether to continue raising interest rates over the summer to cool the economy further or whether it is time to pause.   BUSINESS DAY, PAGE C1    Bush Defends Missile Shield  President Bush said the United States' missile defense system would have had a ''reasonable chance'' of downing a North Korean missile had it neared the country.   PAGE A5    G.M. Will Talk With 2 Rivals  The board of General Motors directed its chief executive, Rick Wagoner, to begin ''exploratory talks'' with Renault and Nissan on a possible alliance.   BUSINESS DAY, PAGE C1    Ukraine Coalition Unravels  The reformist president of Ukraine, Viktor A. Yushchenko, suffered a fresh defeat when his coalition collapsed in acrimony just two weeks after it was formed.   PAGE A9    THIS WEEKEND    Golfing Through Ulster  Peace has prevailed in Northern Ireland since 1994, and some say the golf courses are every bit as good as those in the Irish Republic or in Scotland. They're closer together and much less crowded, and the people are friendly and welcoming.   TRAVEL    The Immigration Equation  Do illegal immigrants take away jobs? Lower wages? Create opportunity? Politicians aren't the only ones fighting over the answers.   MAGAZINE

INSIDE

Roger Federer defeats Jonas Bjorkman to advance to Wimbledon final; photos (M)

Raids on forces tied to the militant Shiite cleric Moktada al-Sadr suggest Iraq's leader is making good on a vow to tackle militias. Page A9.  

Iraqi Forces Take On Militias

Mark A Stein Five Days column; Florida Supreme Court upheld decision to dismiss $145 billion judgement against tobacco companies that held that smoker's cases do not lend themselves to class-action treatment due to their 'highly individualized' nature; European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company co-chief Noel Forgeard and commercial aircraft division chief executive Gustav Humbert resigned amid production delays for flagship A380 super-jumbo jet and securities investigation; Institute for Supply Management reported slower growth in manufacturing in June; Commerce Department noted construction spending declined for second consecutive month for first time in over three years; manufacturing slump is affecting auto companies differently; General Motors' sales fell 25.7 percent in June; Toyota's sales rose 14.4 percent; oil prices rose as high as $75.78 a barrel which could push national average for regular unleaded gasoline above $3 a gallon; former Enron chairman and chief executive Kenneth L Lay died of heart attack while on vacation; was convicted on six counts of fraud and conspiracy and four counts of bank fraud; was awaiting sentencing at time of his death; photo (M)

New York City asks state's Public Employment Relations Board to appoint arbitration panel to settle contract dispute with Patrolmen's Benevolent Association; says city settlements with other uniformed unions set pattern for contract; union says city has dragged out negotiations and is rushing to arbitration without waiting for counteroffer; police have been without contract since 2004 (M)

General Motors board directs chief executive Rick Wagoner to begin 'exploratory talks' with Renault and Nissan for possible alliance; company's largest shareholder Kirk Kerkorkian has been pushing board to begin discussions with two automakers; was seeking board committee to handle project rather than Wagoner himself; move by board shows support for chief executive while appeasing shareholders; photo (M)

William C Rhoden Sports of The Times column contends that sought-after Florida Marlins pitcher Dontrelle Willis's personality makes him a better fit for New York Mets rather than New York Yankees (M)

Track Change: Willis Should Be a Met

Authorities overseas have arrested one man and taken two others into custody on suspicion of planning suicide bombings in PATH train tunnels beneath Hudson River between Manhattan and New Jersey; five other men are being sought in connection with plan, which law enforcement authorities say presented genuine threat even though it was in its earliest stages and no attack was imminent; FBI and New York City police officials have been aware of group for about a year; they identify main subject of investigation as Assem Hammoud, Lebanese man who was arrested on April 27 in Beirut and was still being held there; locations of other two men in custody were not revealed; photos (M)

3 HELD OVERSEAS IN PLAN TO BOMB HUDSON TUNNELS

New York Yankees defeat Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 1-0; photos (M)n

George Vecsey Sports of The Times column discusses US national team's disappointing finish in World Cup and US culture's ubiquitous presence in Germany; photo (M)0

Daniel D Villanueva, his son Daniel L Villanueva and investor Gabrielle Greene form $100 million Fontis Partners investment fund to nurture small Latino companies and entrepreneurs; seek to empower next generation of Hispanic family businesses; graph; photo (M)

New Jersey Gov Jon S Corzine's success in forcing Legislature to come to terms with his budget by shutting down government has admirers hailing him as force to be reckoned with but critics saying that budget will do little to improve state's fiscal problems; Republicans contend that end result of Corzine actions is tax increase; comparisons with prior governors' budget actions noted; photo (M)

July 8, 2006

Headlines from July 8, 2006

Latino Funds Help Family Businesses With Posterity in Mind

Cup Has U.S. Beat, So Why Can't We Dance?

G.M. Backs Alliance Talks With 2 Rivals

Fighting Diseases With Checkbooks

An Internet Lifeline for Troops in Iraq and Loved Ones at Home

Billboard 200

Loose

Define The Great Line

Taking The Long Way

Under The Iron Sea

The Big Bang

Historical Context for July 8, 2006