After Republicans used Senate rules to block two nominees in committee despite majority support, Democrats are planning to force committee votes without Republican consent.

G.O.P. Delays on Nominees Raise Tension

The Knicks flirted with a franchise low in scoring as Roy Hibbert dominated the paint and the Pacers took a 2-1 lead in the second-round series.

Trailing Early, Late and in Between

The Internal Revenue Service’s special scrutiny went beyond keyword hunts for organizations with “Tea Party” or “patriot” in their names, to a more overtly ideological search.

I.R.S. Focus on Conservatives Gives G.O.P. an Issue to Seize On

A researcher in the Netherlands wants to show the world — including potential donors — that in-vitro meat is a reality.

Building a $325,000 Burger

Fostering innovation has become a mantra among corporate leaders and government officials because Taiwan’s huge consumer electronics industry has run into serious trouble.

In Taiwan, Lamenting a Lost Lead

West 53rd Street needs the character of the former home of the American Folk Art Museum, a building threatened by a Museum of Modern Art expansion plan.

Defending a Scrap of Soul Against MoMA

The author Dan Brown plays games with time, gender, identity, famous tourist attractions and futuristic medicine in “Inferno.”

On a Scavenger Hunt to Save Most Humans

The family of the National Hockey League enforcer Derek Boogaard, who died of an overdose of painkillers in 2011, says the league failed to monitor his prescriptions.

In Suit Over Death, Boogaard’s Family Blames the N.H.L.

The Minnesota Orchestra, which has made remarkable artistic achievements over the past decade, lost an entire season to a lockout of the musicians by management.

An Orchestra in the Throes of a Lockout

The live stream, which will be available only to cable and satellite subscribers, is the first time that any major broadcaster has turned on such a technology.

ABC to Live-Stream Its Shows via App

A shareholder vote on whether to split Jamie Dimon’s roles as chief executive and chairman could turn on whether the board’s lead director, Lee Raymond, is seen as strong enough to stand up to Mr. Dimon.

Big Vote on Dimon May Hinge on Views on JPMorgan’s Top Director

Coach John Tortorella declined to discuss the slumps of Brad Richards and Rick Nash as the Rangers, trailing by 3-2 in their series against the Capitals, prepared for Sunday’s Game 6.

Stars Are Feeling Down With Rangers on Verge Of Being Knocked Out

Despite dominating play at times and outshooting Pittsburgh, 38-21, the Islanders were eliminated when Brooks Orpik scored in overtime, giving the Penguins a series victory in six games.

Islanders Put On a Show, but Then the Penguins Drop the Curtain

Seth Meyers, the longtime head writer on “Saturday Night Live,” will follow Jimmy Fallon, who is to take over NBC’s “Tonight Show.”

Maintaining an ‘SNL’ Link, Meyers to Succeed Fallon on NBC’s ‘Late Night’

The following tax-exempt fixed-income issues are scheduled for pricing this week.

Treasury Auctions Set for This Week

Reports include retail sales for April, the Consumer Price Index for April and quarterly reports from Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart Stores and J.C. Penney.

Economic Reports for the Week Ahead

Tax evasion lies at the heart of the Greek financial collapse, yet efforts to collect billions of euros in taxes from deadbeat residents have yielded little additional revenue.

Greek Crackdown on Tax Evasion Yields Little Revenue

Robinson Cano and Vernon Wells hit back-to-back home runs, and Mariano Rivera got the save in what could be his final appearance in Kansas City.

Rivera Again Finishes Where He Left Off

The Washington Ballet ventures into the world of Ernest Hemingway in Septime Webre’s two-act drama dance at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater.

It’s Ballet, With Booze and Bulls

Quotation of the Day for Sunday, May 12

Andy Pettitte, coming off a couple of bad starts, rebounded to help the Yankees beat the Royals and win their fourth straight.

Pettitte Gets on Track and Keeps Team in Groove

Asked to lower his voice by Mariano Rivera, who was speaking with reporters, Joba Chamberlain told him, “Don’t ever shush me.”

Yankees’ Chamberlain Gives Rivera a Dugout Rebuke

Moviegoers swarmed to Baz Luhrmann’s stylized 3-D adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” over the weekend. But “Iron Man 3” repeated as the No. 1 box office draw in North America, taking in $72.5 million, for a two-week total of $284.9 million.

A Strong ‘Gatsby’ and Stronger ‘Iron Man 3’

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera apologized to reporters for a testy exchange with Joba Chamberlain the night before, but said that they “are family here” and that “it happens.”

Yankees Play Down Chamberlain-Rivera Exchange as Family Squabble

Four D.J. crews duke it out for honors in the Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash at Roseland Ballroom.

D.J. Crews Strut Through Four Rounds of Battle

Gerd Langguth was a professor of political science at the University of Bonn and the author of biographies of Angela Merkel, Horst Köhler and of Rudi Dutschke

May 12, 2013

Headlines from May 12, 2013

G.O.P. Delays on Nominees Raise Tension

Trailing Early, Late and in Between

I.R.S. Focus on Conservatives Gives G.O.P. an Issue to Seize On

Building a $325,000 Burger

In Taiwan, Lamenting a Lost Lead

Billboard 200

To Be Loved

Side Effects Of You

The 20/20 Experience

Bankrupt!

Save Rock And Roll

Notable Deaths

Historical Context for May 12, 2013