BP Says One Oil Leak of Three Is Shut Off

On Israel, Jews and Leaders Often Disagree

By PAUL VITELLO 36 minutes ago

Reaction to President Obama’s policies shows a divide between traditional American Jewish leaders and the community as a whole.

• Obama Tries to Mend Fences With American Jews

Executives Defend Actions Before Demise of Bear Stearns

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 3:43 PM ET

Executives testified that they did all they could to keep Bear Stearns afloat before it fell victim to an unstoppable run on the bank.

• Cayne and Schwartz at Odds Over Bear’s Leverage
• DealBook: A Look at Bear Stearns Before Its Downfall

Since Bork, a Long War Over the Court

By PETER BAKER 2:32 PM ET

Ever since Robert H. Bork’s nomination in 1987 collapsed in confrontation, liberals and conservatives mobilize to advance or tear down would-be justices.

More With Dementia Wander From Home

By KIRK JOHNSON

Search-and-rescue officials are facing a growing number of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia who wander from home.

• Video: Lessons From the Lost | Resources for Caregivers
• New Old Age Blog: Ask a Related Question

Black Hopefuls Pick This Year in G.O.P. Races

By JENNIFER STEINHAUER

At once empowered and angered by President Obama, at least 32 blacks are running for Congress as Republicans.

River Begins to Recede in Tennessee

By WILLIAM HARLESS and LIZ ROBBINS

The rain-swollen Cumberland River began to recede on Tuesday after flooding parts of Nashville and surrounding communities with torrents of muddy water.

Milk’s Bullhorn, a Gay Unifier, Now Divides

By JESSE McKINLEY

The bullhorn used by Harvey Milk in his campaign for gay equality has become the focus of a dispute between its caretaker and a school named for Mr. Milk.

No Bar to U.S. Adoptions From Russia

By CLIFFORD J. LEVY 4:08 PM ET

After nearly a month of contradictory signals, a senior Russian official is making clear that the government has not halted the adoption of Russian children by Americans.

E.P.A.’s Plan to Regulate Coal Ash Draws Criticism

By SHAILA DEWAN

The E.P.A.’s long-awaited proposal to regulate coal ash did not satisfy environmentalists, who wanted stricter regulation.

Michigan High School Snags Obama as Speaker

By JACKIE CALMES

President Obama will speak at the Kalamazoo Central High School graduation. The school won a Race to the Top competition.

On Hill, Geithner Makes the Case for a Bank Tax

By SEWELL CHAN

The Treasury secretary faced skeptical questions about a proposed 10-year, $90 billion tax on the large banks.

Lacrosse Player Admitted Shaking Woman

By JULIET MACUR

The Virginia men’s lacrosse player charged with murder in the death of a women’s lacrosse player told police officers that he shook her, according to an affidavit.

Ex-Senator Coats, Seeking a Return, Wins G.O.P. Primary in Indiana

By CARL HULSE

Turnout was light and there were few surprises in primaries in three states.

Washington, D.C., Approves Medical Use of Marijuana

By ASHLEY SOUTHALL

The measure thrusts the debate over medical marijuana into the hands of Congress and the White House.

Auto Safety Bill Includes Standard for Stopping

By MICHELINE MAYNARD

The Senate on Tuesday introduced legislation that would set new standards for stopping distance, push-button ignition systems, data recorders and electronic controls.

Video: Blood Journey

The Havasupai Indians gave DNA samples for the study of diabetes, a disease that ravages their community, but say they were devastated when they realized it was also used for other research.

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Slide Show: Plenty of Jobs, Not Enough Shelter

An oil boom is creating a strain on housing in small towns across the western part of North Dakota.

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Interactive Feature: Faces of the Dead

As we mark the seventh anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, we remember the fallen service members who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Interactive Map: Tracking the Races

An interactive map provided a dynamic look at the midterm elections across the country.