New York’s unproven governor seems determined to show an image of strong leadership in a time of uncertainty.

Opportunity Knocks as Paterson Tackles Budget

The developer of a high-rise apartment house on the East Side of Manhattan where a construction crane collapsed in March, killing seven people, now faces foreclosure.

Where Crane Fell, Foreclosure Looms

If Rafael Nadal wins the Cincinnati Masters, Roger Federer’s 235-week stay at the top will end immediately.

It’s All Over but the Ranking: Nadal Will Soon Reach No. 1

Fretting about the honesty of police officers has largely fallen out of fashion among public officials.

Honesty Is the Sole Policy, Except When It’s Not

As G.M. and Ford burn through their reserves and slash more costs to stay afloat, the future looks tenuous.

Automakers Race Time as Their Cash Runs Low

Payrolls contracted for the seventh consecutive month, but the loss was less than the 75,000 jobs that economists had expected.

Jobless Rate Climbs to 5.7% as 51,000 Jobs Are Lost in July

After Pedro Martínez left the m0und on Friday, the Astros pinch-hitter Mark Loretta hit a grand slam against Mets reliever Aaron Heilman to break a 3-3 tie.

With Martínez, Mets Lose, but They Lose No Ground

Whole Foods Market is on a mission to revise its gold-plated image, working to convince consumers that it can be an economical place to shop.

Whole Foods Looks for a Fresh Image in Lean Times

Jessica Hardy withdrew from the United States swim team, declining to pursue an appeal after a failed drug test.

Swimmer Pulls Out, Upsetting Her Rivals

Barack Obama’s formidable network was uncharacteristically quiet on the issue of how race got injected into the contest.

With Genie Out of Bottle, Obama Is Careful on Race

The F.C.C. upheld a complaint against Comcast, which it said had illegally inhibited users of its high-speed Internet service from using popular file-sharing software.

F.C.C. Vote Sets Precedent on Unfettered Web Usage

The S.E.C. is investigating whether the company, which publishes several well-known investment newsletters, has overcharged the mutual funds it advises.

The S.E.C. Is Investigating Fee Practices at Value Line

After an eight-inning deadlock, a single by Vladimir Guerrero and a base hit by Torii Hunter scored Reggie Willits for the only run of the game.

Shut Down and Closed Out

Political change in China, however gradual and inconsistent, has made it a significantly more open place for many people than it was a generation ago.

Despite Flaws, Rights in China Have Expanded

There are some questions to consider if you are tempted to get rid of your S.U.V., and some tips for figuring out whether it may be more financially sensible to hang onto it for a little longer.

Ditch the Gas Guzzler? Well, Maybe Not Yet

A system called Slydial lets callers dial a cellphone and go right to voice mail, avoiding an unwanted conversation.

Don’t Want to Talk About It? Order a Missed Call

Olympians visit the punishing mountain trail, known as the Incline, for the most basic workout of them all: Man versus Hill.

Up a Mountain, Olympic Dreams Are Carved

Bruce E. Ivins left behind a grieving family and uncertainty over whether the mystery of the deadly anthrax letters of 2001 had finally been solved.

Scientist’s Suicide Linked to Anthrax Inquiry

First Priority Bank of Bradenton, Fla., was closed by state regulators on Friday, the eighth bank to collapse this year as lenders grapple with failed loans stemming from a slump in home prices.

Regulators Take Over Failing Bank in Florida

The Clorox Company reported a fourth-quarter profit that fell less than analysts estimated as the maker of Glad trash bags and its namesake bleach increased prices and sold more of its products. Clorox’s environmentally friendly cleaners and Burt’s Bees products led sales growth in the quarter, suggesting the company would continue to expand amid record high prices for oil, corn and soybeans. Net income declined to $158 million, or $1.13 a share, for the quarter that ended June 30, from $164 million, or $1.07 a share, a year earlier. Excluding reorganization and other costs, Clorox earned $1.18 a share. The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed was $1.10. (BLOOMBERG NEWS)

Despite Higher Costs, Clorox Beats Expectations

Kevin A. Plank is the founder of the company Under Armour, one of the most recognizable athletic brands.

Expanding in Athletic Gear in a Tough Economy

A girl who fell 180 feet down a chimney in the West Village was cushioned by a bed of soot at the bottom.

Down a Tall Chimney, and Out of It Alive

The attorney general of New York, Andrew M. Cuomo, said Citigroup misled investors about the dangers of auction-rate securities and destroyed evidence that his office had requested.

New York to File Charges Against Citigroup Over Securities

Andrea Baldini will miss the Beijing Olympics after testing positive for a diuretic during last month’s European Championships in Ukraine.

Italian Fencer Fails a Drug Test

After being accused of violating anti-doping rules, the five Olympians, all potential medalists, will likely be removed from the Russian roster.

Russia Will Address Doping Bans After the Games

Fujio Akatsuka  was a Japanese manga artist. Known as the Master of Gag Manga, he created many popular manga such as Osomatsu-kun, Himitsu no Akko-chan, and Tensai Bakabon.

August 2, 2008

Headlines from August 2, 2008

Opportunity Knocks as Paterson Tackles Budget

Where Crane Fell, Foreclosure Looms

It’s All Over but the Ranking: Nadal Will Soon Reach No. 1

Honesty Is the Sole Policy, Except When It’s Not

Automakers Race Time as Their Cash Runs Low

Billboard 200

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Tha Carter III

Mamma Mia!

Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends

Camp Rock

Notable Deaths

Historical Context for August 2, 2008