Overseer of Boxing, Supporter of M.M.A. – New York Times
Lathan agrees with the sport s proponents, notably the dominant organization in the sport, the Ultimate Fighting Championship , that the worst harm is orthopedic, not neurological, as it is in boxing. She insisted that New York would have the

PLO gives nod for talks, Mitchell meets Netanyahu – Reuters
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – The Palestine Liberation Organization endorsed U.S.-mediated talks with Israel on Sunday and Washington envoy George Mitchell met the Israeli prime minister to discuss getting those negotiations under way. The PLO

Defectors Say Church of Scientology Hides Abuse – New York Times
CLEARWATER, Fla. Raised as Scientologists , Christie King Collbran and her husband, Chris, were recruited as teenagers to work for the elite corps of staff members who keep the Church of Scientology running, known as the Sea Organization, or Sea

Plain Dealer wins design awards; business reporter also recognized – Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Plain Dealer has won a series of awards in national and international newspaper contests. The Plain Dealer placed in the top 10 newspapers in the Society for News Design’s 31st annual Best of Newspaper Design Creative Competition. The competition

Daring Poker Heist in German Luxury Hotel – ABC News
A heavily armed group stormed a poker tournament in a German luxury hotel Saturday afternoon and made off with a jackpot, a police spokesman said. A heavily armed group stormed a poker tournament in Berlin’s Grand Hyatt Hotel Saturday afternoon and