August 2, 2009

Angel Pagan’s eighth-inning grand slam, his first homer since July 2007, broke a 5-5 tie and helped the Mets snap a two-game skid.

Democrats are planning an offensive against the insurance industry, while Republicans are organizing efforts against legislation to overhaul health care.

Michael Phelps won his fifth gold at the world championships in the 4x100 medley relay, and Ryan Lochte was first in the 400 individual medley.

Despite denials by President Hugo Chávez, Venezuelan officials have continued to help Colombia’s largest rebel group, according to new evidence.

The Merce Cunningham Dance Company held its first performance after the death of its founder-choreographer.