The Mets' New Ace

SLIDE SHOW: The Mets' New Ace

Johan Santana, the premier pitcher in baseball and the new ace of the Mets, dominates the game with a changeup that makes batters bend and buckle.

Anatomy of a Scene: '10,000 BC'

INTERACTIVE FEATURE: Anatomy of a Scene: '10,000 BC'

Roland Emmerich, director of "10,000 BC," discusses a scene from the film.

The Continuing Curve

SLIDE SHOW: Rococo: The Continuing Curve

Images from the show at the Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum.

Small Explosion in Times Square

SLIDE SHOW: Small Explosion in Times Square

Traffic was diverted for about two hours after what police described as an “improvised explosive device” damaged the armed forces recruiting station.

A Colorful Mars

SLIDE SHOW: A Colorful Mars

The latest images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter capture avalanches, frost, dunes and other unusual topography.

Life as a Runway | Men With Big Pockets

SLIDE SHOW: Life as a Runway | Men With Big Pockets

Satchel, carryall or whatever else the name, the man bag is the new hat.

Kosovo's Economic Uncertainty

PHOTOGRAPHS: Kosovo's Economic Uncertainty

Superficial signs of economic success mask the harsh uncertainties of a newborn nation, whose very existence is not recognized by Serbia, Russia or some European countries.

Clinton Gains Momentum

SLIDE SHOW: Clinton Gains Momentum

A crucial victory in Ohio provided a boost for the campaign of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.

McCain Clinches G.O.P. Race

McCain Clinches G.O.P. Race

Former Gov. Mike Huckabee conceded on Tuesday night, and Senator John McCain and his supporters celebrated.

Personal Shopper | No Skeletons Hiding in Here

Personal Shopper | No Skeletons Hiding in Here

Most closets can be updated with new shelving systems, a new shoe rack, or a dehumidifier to eliminate mildew.

Slide Show SLIDE SHOW: Federer Wins Fourth Straight U.S. Open

Roger Federer struggled at times against Novak Djokovic, but still won the U.S. Open, his 12th Grand Slam title.

INTERACTIVE FEATURE: Deconstructing Proenza Schouler

Cathy Horyn reviews the Proenza Schouler spring collection.

Slide Show SLIDE SHOW: Riffing on Air

Contestants gathered in Finland on Sept. 7 for the Air Guitar World Championships.

Slide Show SLIDE SHOW: Pictures of the Day, Sept. 11

The sixth anniversary of 9/11 and the second day of testimony from Gen. David H. Petraeus.

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The process of coffee, from harvest to store.