9,0 Top News U.S. Captures Top Suspect in Benghazi Siege, Pentagon Says By PETER BAKER ERIC SCHMITT and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT In a secret operation, American Special Operations forces captured Ahmed Abu Khattala, the suspected leader of the 2012 attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, and took him out of that country. A Deadly Mix in Benghazi (Dec. 28, 2013) Suspect in Libya Attack Scoffs at U.S. (Oct. 18, 2012) Sunnis Die in Iraq, a Cycle Is Restarting By ALISSA J. RUBIN and ROD NORDLAND Many Iraqis said they feared a resumption of the sectarian violence that occurred during the height of the war. Relatives Shed Assets as Chinas Leader Fights Graft By MICHAEL FORSYTHE Evidence suggests that President Xi Jinping has been pushing family members to sell hundreds of millions of dollars in holdings. For more top news, go to NYTimes » ADVERTISEMENT Editors Picks SPORTS | INTERACTIVE FEATURE Spot the Ball By THE NEW YORK TIMES In case you hadnt noticed, the World Cup has started in earnest. Weve gathered some highlights from the games and made one important change - we removed the ball. Relive the highlights and see if you can guess where the ball is. OPINION | OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR Dont Fight in Iraq and Ignore Syria By ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER Obamas thinking on ISIS is confused and will lead to more problems. QUOTATION OF THE DAY There really isnt much better dietary advice than eating your veggies, exercising and limiting calories. People just seem to like making eating difficult for themselves. MARION NESTLE, a professor at New York University, on food trends, including the current surge in gluten-free food. Todays Video VIDEO: Koch County, Kansas The Koch brothers have their name on a lot of things in Wichita, home of Koch Industries - a zoo exhibit, a YMCA, a basketball arena. But even in a city theyve given millions to, there are skeptics. Related Article VIDEO: Learning to Fly The choreographer David Parsonss signature work, Caught, has a soloist soaring through the air as if caught in a photograph. Related Article VIDEO: Bringing Turkish Flavors to Boston Ana Sortun built a restaurant group inspired by the subtleties of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. For more video, go to NYTimes/Video » ADVERTISEMENT World razen Figure May Hold Key to Mysteries By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK The apprehension of Ahmed Abu Khattala may finally begin to address some of the persistent questions about who carried out the Libya attack and why. Kenyan Leader Blames Domestic Foes, Not Shabab, for Attacks By ISMAIL KUSHKUSH and DAN BILEFSKY President Uhuru Kenyatta said the killing of at least 57 people in two raids was the work of local political networks, not Islamic militants. Coast Town Is Attacked in Kenya; Dozens Die Assessing Fukushima Damage Without Eyes on the Inside By MATTHEW L. WALD A new technology will give engineers three-dimensional images of the stricken plants reactor cores and detect damaged fuel behind feet of steel and concrete. For more world news, go to NYTimes/World » U.S. In Wichita, Koch Influence Is Revered and Reviled By CARL HULSE For residents of the Kochs hometown, Wichita, Kan., the brothers are known less for their political agenda and more for their extensive philanthropy, which some see as a mixed blessing. Video: Koch County, Kansas As Justice Department Scrutinizes Local Police, Cleveland Is Latest Focus By ERIK ECKHOLM A wide-ranging civil rights investigation into the Cleveland police is the latest in a series of federal interventions in police departments across the United States. Arizona Cities Could Face Cutbacks in Water From Colorado River, Officials Say By MICHAEL WINES The warning comes as the federal Bureau of Reclamation forecasts that Lake Mead will fall next month to a level not seen since the lake was first filled in 1938 For more U.S. news, go to NYTimes/US » ADVERTISEMENT Politics U.S. Defends Prosecuting Benghazi Suspect in Civilian Rather Than Military Court By JENNIFER STEINHAUER and CHARLIE SAVAGE The White House pushed back against criticism from conservative lawmakers who said the suspected leader of the 2012 Benghazi attack should be tried by the military. In Mississippi, Largess Helped a Senator, Until It Hurt Him By RICHARD FAUSSET At issue for many Republican primary voters is the idea that what Thad Cochran does best is also what he does worst - spend federal dollars. Obama Plans Protected Marine Area in Pacific Ocean By CORAL DAVENPORT The president says he will use his executive authority to create the worlds largest protected marine area to defend diverse habitats from harmful activities. For more political news, go to NYTimes/Politics » Business DreamWorks Animation Aiming Beyond Film By BROOKS BARNES The entertainment company is moving into YouTube, Netflix and even shopping malls, with a new take on the classic visit to Santa Claus. Car Owners Criticize Pace of G.M. Recall Repairs By REBECCA R. RUIZ Demand has far surpassed production of parts, a concern that lawmakers are likely to bring up with the automakers chief this week at a hearing. Timeline: G.M.s Ignition Recall - Who Knew What When In Another Blow, G.M. Recalls 3 Million More Defective Cars As LED Industry Evolves, China Elbows Ahead By KEITH BRADSHER With a price war underway, Chinese manufacturers are taking market share from industry pioneers in the United States, Europe and Japan. For more business news, go to NYTimes/Business » Technology BITS BLOG Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban Paid Prioritization By EDWARD WYATT Senator Patrick J. Leahy and Representative Doris Matsui, both Democrats, filed bills that would ban deals that would give preferential treatment online to content companies like Netflix. BITS BLOG Facebook Releases Slingshot for Self-Destructing Selfies By VINDU GOEL On Tuesday, Facebook rolled out Slingshot, a stand-alone app that lets users share photo and video messages that are then meant to disappear. ECONOMIC SCENE A Smart Way to Skip College in Pursuit of a Job By EDUARDO PORTER The NanoDegree, an online collaboration of AT&T and Udacity, may offer a reasonable shot at using the web to democratize higher education. For more technology news, go to NYTimes/Technology » Sports Soccer Fans Dream Job Has a Catch: No Peeking By ANDREW KEH and SERGIO PEÇANHA World Cup security guards who are assigned to maintain order inside the throbbing stadiums, must keep their eyes firmly locked on the stands, and not the soccer. BRAZIL 0, MEXICO 0 Mexico Sings Praises of Its Goalie By ANDREW KEH Facing one of the premier attacking lineups on the planet, Guillermo Ochoa made several spectacular saves to lead Mexico to a 0-0 draw against Brazil. Russia 1, South Korea 1: Substitute Redeems Keepers Error Belgium 2, Algeria 1: Belgium Defeats Algeria With Second-Half Goals ON PRO BASKETBALL Knicks Changing, With or Without Anthony By HARVEY ARATON Phil Jacksons message to Carmelo Anthony, who is deciding whether to opt out of his Knicks contract, has been that the team collective will take precedence over the individual. For more sports news, go to NYTimes/Sports » Arts Met Opera Cancels Simulcast of Klinghoffer By MICHAEL COOPER The Metropolitan Opera has said that it decided that a simulcast of John Adamss The Death of Klinghoffer could stir up anti-Semitism. Sharing Cultural Jewels via Instagram By LESLIE KAUFMAN Dave Krugman helps some of the leading cultural institutions in New York build an Instagram presence, which is one way to attract a coveted younger demographic. BOOKS OF THE TIMES Wars Hell, Especially for Editors By DWIGHT GARNER Michael Hastingss posthumous novel focuses on the American news medias complicity in the rush to war in Iraq and on the withering of venerable brands like Time and Newsweek. Publishing a Novel to Preserve a Legacy For more arts news, go to NYTimes/Arts » N.Y./Region Mistrial Is Declared in Malcolm Smith Corruption Trial By JOSEPH BERGER Several jurors said they could not extend their service to accommodate the translation of wiretapped conversations in Yiddish that prosecutors had failed to turn over promptly to the defense. Surge in Child Migrants Reaches New York, Overwhelming Advocates By KIRK SEMPLE Newly arrived children who illegally crossed the border with Mexico on their own are flooding community groups and shelters seeking help. U.S. Attorney Joins Inquiry Into Spending of Prosecutor By STEPHANIE CLIFFORD Charles J. Hynes, the former Brooklyn district attorney, could now be facing federal charges with longer prison terms. For more New York news, go to NYTimes/NewYork » Dining & Wine Roy Choi, King of L.A. Food Trucks, Moves On to a Hotel By JEFF GORDINIER A star in his own right, Mr. Choi went from slinging tacos in traffic to helping conceptualize a new hotel in Koreatown. RESTAURANT REVIEW | A VOCE MADISON AND BLT FISH Stepping Into the Role of the Ringmaster By PETE WELLS At A Voce Madison and BLT Fish, daring acts to follow. LETTER FROM PARIS Ode to the Classic Bistro By ELAINE SCIOLINO The definitive French spot that celebrates honest food and wine, a cozy atmosphere and great conversation is alive and well. For more dining news and recipes, go to NYTimes/Dining » Obituaries Daniel Keyes, a Novelist of the Mind, Dies at 86 By DANIEL E. SLOTNIK Mr. Keyess best-known book was Flowers for Algernon, about a man who gains and then loses his intelligence; it became the film Charly, with Cliff Robertson. Julian Koenig, Who Sold Americans on Beetles and Earth Day, Dies at 93 By WILLIAM YARDLEY Mr. Koenig, who developed the original campaign for the Volkswagen Beetle, is widely regarded as one of the 20th centurys most innovative advertising writers. Frances Foster, Childrens Book Editor, Dies at 83 By DANIEL E. SLOTNIK Ms. Foster founded her own imprint which publishes a dozen books annually and is still releasing new titles. For more obituaries, go to NYTimes/Obituaries » Editorials TODAYS EDITORIALS A Balancing Act on Iraq By THE EDITORIAL BOARD As President Obama considers his options, he has struck just the right cautious note so far. The Limits of the Fed Mr. Obamas Ocean Monument For more opinion, go to NYTimes/Opinion » Op-Ed OP-ED COLUMNIST What to Do With the Twins? By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Weighing all the options and the complicated dynamics at play in Iraq and Syria. Columnist Page OP-ED | MARK BITTMAN Parasites, Killing Their Host By MARK BITTMAN Big Food is unwittingly destroying its own market by pushing a diet that causes illness and death. EDITORIAL The Limits of the Fed By THE EDITORIAL BOARD The slow and steady withdrawal of stimulus has not been accompanied by a slow and steady improvement in economic conditions. For more opinion, go to NYTimes/Opinion »
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