Next Stop: A Dining Explosion in a Tiny Basque Town

In northern Spain, apprentices of acclaimed kitchens have struck out on their own, creating exciting food that’s not just for the rich.

Boy Scouts Seek a Way to Rebuild Ranks

The group is working to redefine itself amid falling numbers, a push for diversity and a knock on the door from girls.

In Maine Village, Lobster Goes Briskly; Traffic, No

Traffic near a seafood shack is so infamous, officials approved $100 million to build a bypass around the town.

Billionaire Brothers Long Suspected of Tax Evasion

Sam and Charles Wyly had been investigated by the I.R.S. and Congress years before the S.E.C. filed its suit.

Oil Spill Officials Talk of Shift From Emergency Work

The focus is more on long-term recovery now that some of the urgent demands of the spill are diminishing.

Panel Advises Reprimand for Rangel, Not Ouster

The congressman who led an inquiry into Representative Charles B. Rangel’s ethics said he and others recommended the relatively moderate punishment.

Army Broadens Inquiry Into WikiLeaks Disclosure

Investigators were focusing on a group of Pfc. Bradley Manning’s friends and acquaintances in Massachusetts.

New Trouble for Terrorist Who Aided Prosecutors

Abdel Ghani Meskini, who received a short prison term for his role in a failed plot in Los Angeles, has been rearrested.

Ethics Trial Expected for California Congresswoman

Representative Maxine Waters will face charges of misusing her office and is expected to contest the claims in a House trial.

Afghan Women Fear the Loss of Modest Gains

Those who have gained a measure of freedom and financial independence see little effort by officials to look out for their future.

The Cruelest Month: Suffering Through, Rather Than Savoring, Summer

Even though this month might not be the hottest on record, New Yorkers have sacrificed things like cooking and clothing to handle the heat.

Jewish Group Opposes Muslim Center Near Ground Zero

The Anti-Defamation League announced its opposition to a proposed Islamic center and mosque, intensifying a fierce national debate about the limits of religious freedom.