Supply Lines Cast Shadow at NATO Meeting on Afghan War
A deal to reopen military supply routes through Pakistan to Afghanistan fell apart just as President Obama began talks on ending the NATO alliance’s combat role in Afghanistan.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/world/two-critical-ties-in-play-for-obama-at-nato-meeting.html

Some Gay Rights Advocates Uneasy About Long Jail Time for Dharun Ravi
Prominent gay rights advocates argue that pinning blame on Dharun Ravi, who faces sentencing Monday, ignores the complicated pressures that drive gay teenagers to suicide.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/nyregion/Some-Gay-Rights-Advocates-Question-Rutgers-Sentencing.html

Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi, Lockerbie Bomber, Dies at 60
Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi was the only person convicted in the attack on Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which killed 270 people.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/world/africa/abdel-basset-ali-al-megrahi-lockerbie-bomber-dies-at-60.html

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Hold Rally on Internet at Citi Field
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men attended the rally, which was held to discuss the potential dangers of Internet use and the temptations that can come from social media and pornography.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/nyregion/ultra-orthodox-jews-hold-rally-on-internet-at-citi-field.html

Cory A. Booker Criticizes Obama’s Bain Ad
Mayor Cory A. Booker of Newark sharply criticized an advertisement about Mitt Romney’s private equity work.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/us/politics/cory-a-booker-criticizes-obamas-bain-ad.html

Edwards Trial Shows Affair’s Strains on Campaign
The two lives of John Edwards have collided spectacularly in the federal courthouse where the government is trying him on charges of campaign finance fraud and conspiracy.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/us/edwards-trial-shows-affairs-strains-on-campaign.html

AMC Theater Deal Links China to Hollywood
The Wanda Group will buy AMC Entertainment, making the world’s largest theater group, the companies said.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/business/global/amc-theater-deal-links-china-to-hollywood.html

Robin Gibb, Member of the Bee Gees, Dies at 62
Mr. Gibb was the second member of this brother act, whose sound helped define the disco era, to die.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/arts/music/robin-gibb-62-member-of-the-bee-gees-dies-at-62.html

DealBook: Nasdaq Concedes Facebook Missteps
The main issue, according to the chief executive of the Nasdaq OMX Group, was a number of order cancellations that flowed in during the final stages of the initial public offering process.
http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/05/20/nasdaq-chief-says-glitches-werent-at-fault-for-facebook-stock-plunge/

Greek Crisis Poses Hard Choices for Western Leaders
Although some European officials talk of “managing” a Greek exit from the euro, the political and financial costs, and risks of panic and contagion, would represent a fundamental challenge.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/world/europe/greek-crisis-poses-hard-choices-for-western-leaders.html

Nationalist Wins Serbian Presidency
Tomislav Nikolic, an ardent admirer of Russia, won 49.8 percent of the vote compared with 47 percent for Boris Tadic, the former president.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/world/europe/serbian-presidential-elections.html

Well: Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Cancer Risk
Two new studies associate a common disorder of sleep that causes pauses in breathing with a higher risk of cancer.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/20/sleep-apnea-tied-to-increased-cancer-risk/

Curt Schilling’s Business Trouble in Rhode Island
A video game company owned by Curt Schilling, the former Red Sox pitcher, failed to make a $1.1 million payment on a loan with controversial backing from Rhode Island.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/us/curt-schillings-business-trouble-in-rhode-island.html