| Coughlin upstages Coventry for backstroke gold &$ &$Natalie Coughlin of the United States reacts after the final of women's 100-meter backstroke at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 12, 2008. Natalie Coughlin claimed the title with 58.96 seconds. &$&$ U.S. swimmer Natalie Coughlin defended her Olympic title by beating hot favorite Zibabwean veteran Kirsty Coventry to win the 100 ... english.people.com.cn |
Cornerville If intersections are the city at its most intense, the places where the pulse of life quickens and unexpected things happen, New York is the richest city in the world. nytimes.com |
Visiting Macao's Past in Images An exhibition highlights photographs from the 19th and early 20th centuries. nytimes.com |
Photo Gridlock It is dizzying to contemplate how many photos are being shot in Times Square. nytimes.com |
Venice Rolls Out Some Big Guns The 67th Venice film festival continued to unveil a good international spread of movies, but a couple on which high expectations were riding failed to deliver. nytimes.com |