Lenders and workers are taking the risks in the Tribune Company deal, but most of the benefits will go to Sam Zell.

This Deal Is Encouraging and Absurd

The 911 system has not kept pace with the nation’s rapidly changing communication habits.

An S O S for 911 Systems in Age of High-Tech

Although Samuel Zell will control a minority of the Tribune Company board, he will have the right to veto any major transactions.

Zell Gets Veto Power at Tribune

Places where Southern Californians can escape the Hollywood hustle and freeway bustle.

Piers of California: At Sea Without a Sail

A golfing buddy recalls the men who died in Wednesday's crash of a small plane that took off from Westchester County Airport and crashed in Maryland.

Passion for Golf Bound Three Who Died in Plane Crash

Daisuke Matsuzaka, a legend in his native Japan, played the part of legend in the making after pitching seven innings in his Major League debut for Boston.

On Cold Day, Matsuzaka Justifies Hot-Stove Hype

Despite its cuddly, fluffy and annoying start, the season then focuses on Ari and his band of loverboys, and makes it better than ever.

On Gilded Sharks and Loverboys

These days, being old isn’t the only reason to choose a retirement community. You may want to be around people with your values, your sexual orientation or your religion.

Birds of a Feather

Will the demise of the HBO series be a big deal on Mulberry Street?

Little Italy Says Ciao to ‘The Sopranos’

“Grindhouse” is soaked in bloody nostalgia for the cheesy, disreputable pleasures of an older form of movie entertainment. 

Back to the (Double) Feature

Augusta National battered almost everyone and nearly toppled defending Masters champion Phil Mickelson on the first day of play.

Wind and Fast Greens Get the Better of the Best

Many and exhausting are the physical activities that occupy the long hours of this loud and restless musical.

Oceandance, With Swordplay

Equal and Splenda are going to court over the meaning of the phrase “made from sugar.”

Makers of Artificial Sweeteners Go to Court

A senior official at the Education Department sold more than $100,000 in shares in a student loan company even as he was helping oversee lenders.

Federal Official in Student Loans Held Loan Stock

It was a forgettable return for Andy Pettitte, who was lifted in the fifth, and the Devil Rays capitalized on the Yankees' mistakes. 

Pettitte’s Return Lost Amid Sloppy Play

Aggressive border collies will be used in Central Park to keep geese away from the park's Kentucky bluegrass.

Central Park Calls in the Dogs, Hoping They’ll Drive Out the Geese

After failing in one takeover in the 1990s, the billionaire has returned with a $4.5 billion bid for the automaker.

Again, Kerkorian Makes a Move for Chrysler

Many executives of large companies are starting to call for a national approach to fixing health care, warning that an employer-subsidized health system is unsustainable.

New Urgency in Debating Health Care

Phil Mickelson, who was four-over-par in the first round on Thursday, did not play in a PGA Tour event last week, as he prefers to do the week before a major tournament.

Before Masters, Mickelson Misread Putts

Diminishing cropland and water supplies are pushing China to seek more of its staples from South America.

To Fortify China, Soybean Harvest Grows in Brazil

The tactics of the task force emphasize efforts to improve living conditions and self-governance.

Dutch Soldiers Stress Restraint in Afghanistan

The potential buyer, David Bistricer, is back with a new plan, powerful lobbyists and potential backing from two politically influential black ministers.

Aspiring Buyer of Starrett City Is Back Onstage

The agent was shot from behind at close range during a confrontation with gunmen outside a bank in New Jersey.

Gunshot Kills F.B.I. Agent in a Stakeout

Pat Venditte is believed to be the only ambidextrous pitcher in N.C.A.A. Division I college baseball.

Throwing Batters Curves Before Throwing a Pitch

An article on Wednesday about an analysis of studies on the effects of hormone therapy for menopause misstated the results of a study on the risks of taking estrogen alone as hormone therapy. Estrogen alone increased the risk of stroke; it did not also increase the risk of breast cancer. The article also omitted the name of the journal that published the analysis. It was The Journal of the American Medical Association.

Correction: For the Record

Luigi Comencini was an Italian film director. Together with Dino Risi, Ettore Scola, and Mario Monicelli, he was considered among the masters of the "commedia all'italiana" genre.

April 6, 2007

Headlines from April 6, 2007

This Deal Is Encouraging and Absurd

An S O S for 911 Systems in Age of High-Tech

Zell Gets Veto Power at Tribune

Piers of California: At Sea Without a Sail

Passion for Golf Bound Three Who Died in Plane Crash

Billboard 200

We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank

Introducing Joss Stone

Elliott Yamin

Daughtry

Veteran

Notable Deaths

Historical Context for April 6, 2007