BP CEO grilled by Congress

WASHINGTON — US lawmakers accused BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward of evasion and ducking responsibility for the worst oil spill in US history when he appeared before them to answer charges his company cut corners on its blown-out Gulf of Mexico well. Page 15

Israel to ease Gaza blockade

JERUSALEM — An Israeli decision yesterday to ease its blockade of Gaza under intense international pressure could spell the beginning of the end of the chokehold that has hurt ordinary Gazans far more than their militant Hamas rulers. Page 16