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Darwin's evolving genius February 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm Darwin's theory of evolution has become the bedrock of modern biology. But for most of the theory's existence since 1859, even biologists have ignored or vigorously opposed it, in whole or in part. Egyptian missing after protesting over Gaza February 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm Reflecting a heightened sensitivity to criticism of its Gaza policy, Egyptian authorities have detained a student protester for his participation in a protest walk. Divide opens between Czechs and French February 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm An emergency European Union summit meeting on the economic crisis was announced Monday after accusations that Paris was undermining Europe's single market. Paris gives €6.5 billion lifeline to carmakers February 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm France on Monday announced a sweeping plan to support its automobile industry as concern intensified in Europe that the economic downturn was exacerbating protectionist tendencies among trading partners. Fire engulfs Beijing hotel complex February 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm The building, designed by the Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, was one of the showcases of the Olympics era. Palestinian Authority pulls patients from Israeli hospitals February 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm Palestinian patients are being sent home because the Palestinian Authority has stopped paying for their treatment. Italian woman in right-to-die legal battle dies February 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm The woman at the center of a right-to-die battle roiling Italy died Monday in a private clinic, ending a case that divided the nation and ignited fierce clashes among Italian leaders and the Vatican. Obama back on the road in Indiana February 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm The president took his case for an $800 billion economic recovery package to one of the most distressed places in the country Monday as he opened a series of campaign-style events intended to press Congress to approve the plan by the end of the week. Windstorm puts England, France and Spain on alert February 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm The aviation authorities Monday announced the closure of three Paris airports for 14 hours because of a severe windstorm that was expected to batter France, Spain and Britain into Tuesday. Guttenberg to be named the new economics minister of Germany February 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm In her first major cabinet change since becoming Germany's leader in 2005, Chancellor Angela Merkel has promoted a young conservative politician to take over the Economy Ministry after the sudden resignation of Michael Glos over the weekend. Wall St. treads water as it waits on Washington February 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm U.S. stocks traded within a narrow range a day ahead of an expected announcement from the Treasury Department detailing its latest plans to stabilize the banking system. Holocaust-denying bishop is dismissed from seminary February 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm A Roman Catholic bishop at the center of a Vatican uproar for denying the Holocaust has been dismissed as the head of a seminary in Argentina, the institution said in a statement. Getting U.S. stimulus bill passed is the easy part February 9, 2009 at 1:58 pm Ask just about anyone in Washington involved in the $800-billion-plus economic stimulus legislation churning its way through Congress, and they will tell you it is a milestone, but without question the less expensive, and politically and technically less chancy, part of the Great National Bailout of 2009. Barclays defends executive bonuses February 9, 2009 at 12:58 pm Top managers at Barclays on Monday defended the payment of bonuses to staff and warned of a harmful escalation of a public dispute that pits some lawmakers against financial services executives. Arson suspected in some of Australia's deadly fires February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am Fanned by the hottest temperatures on record, a series of wildfires tore through southern Australia over the weekend, killing at least 131 people Anger confronts Holbrooke in Pakistan February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am Richard Holbrooke, the U.S. special representative to Pakistan and Afghanistan, faces a pro-American but weak civilian government, and a powerful army unaccustomed and averse to fighting a domestic enemy. Nissan to cut 20,000 jobs amid stormy forecasts February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am Nissan predicted a big loss for the current financial year, and announced one of the most aggressive job cuts so far announced by any Japanese company since the start of the global downturn. Bank plan calls on Wall St. for help February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am Wall Street helped produce the global crisis. Now, as the Obama administration prepares a revised bailout plan for the banking system, policymakers hope Wall Street can be part of the solution. Getting U.S. stimulus bill passed is the easy part February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am The economic stimulus legislation currently churning its way through the U.S. Congress is only the first step of the Great National Bailout of 2009. 3 Paris airports to close because of storm February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am French aviation authorities say Paris' three airports will close for 14 hours because of a severe windstorm. Barclays defends executive bonuses February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am Top managers at Barclays on Monday defended the payment of bonuses to staff and warned of a harmful escalation of a public dispute that pits some lawmakers against financial services executives. Suicide bomber kills at least 28 in Sri Lanka February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am A female suicide bomber hiding among refugees fleeing the war zone in northern Sri Lanka killed at least 20 soldiers and eight civilians at a checkpoint Monday, the government said. Fire engulfs landmark of skyline in Beijing February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am A fierce fire engulfed a major new building designed by Rem Koolhaas in Beijing that houses a luxury hotel and cultural center on Monday, the last day of celebrations for the lunar new year when the city was alight with fireworks. Vonn wins downhill for second gold February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am Lindsey Vonn of the United States won the women's downhill Monday for her second gold at the World Championships. Energy security chills trans-Atlantic warmth February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am Energy security will be a challenge for U.S. and Europe. The soft ways of Edward Enninful February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am Edward Enninful is fashion's gentle revolutionary. Last week he was in India, styling a shoot for American Vogue. By Valentine's Day, he will be back from Goa and at his home in England for the launch of an iconic edition of the magazine i-D, where he has worked as fashion director since age 18. The U.S. justice system works February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am The prosecution of terrorism suspects proved workable before the Bush administration. And it need not be something to fear in the future. Speaking with the enemy February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am The key to successful interrogation is for the interrogator to recognize a prisoner's humanity. Torture makes this impossible. I see you February 9, 2009 at 11:51 am With each technological breakthrough, some laws will require reexamination. So will our definition of privacy. Svindal wins men's super-combined February 9, 2009 at 11:48 am Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway won the men's super-combined Monday at the World Championships. Svindal won in a combined 2 minutes, 23.0 seconds. Julien Lizeroux of France was second, 0.90 behind, and Natko Zrncic-Dim of Croatia was third, 1.58 back. To some analysts, it's always time to buy February 9, 2009 at 9:45 am Even now, with the recession deepening and markets on edge, Wall Street analysts say it is a good time to buy. Holbrooke says Afghan war 'tougher than Iraq' February 9, 2009 at 6:59 am U.S. officials questioned the gap between President Hamid Karzai's presentation of reality and what they see as the facts on the ground. Obama makes new call for swift action on economy February 9, 2009 at 2:50 am President Barack Obama says the nation cannot afford to "posture and bicker" while people are losing their jobs by the millions in a failing economy. Pakistan vows to monitor scientist February 9, 2009 at 1:30 am President Asif Ali Zardari has sought to assure the U.S. that disgraced nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan is still restricted in his movement and activities. Full-tilt performances and defiant bravado February 9, 2009 at 12:35 am To hold the attention of a television audience that has increasingly been ignoring the Grammy Awards show in recent years, performers cranked up the instruments and unleashed their vocals.