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Opting Out of Race, Christie Says, 'Now Is Not My Time'
By JIM RUTENBERG, DAVID M. HALBFINGER and MICHAEL D. SHEAR
Ending a late flurry of indecision, Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey announced on Tuesday that he had decided not to seek the presidency.
News Analysis: With Christie Out, Race Begins for Real
Pundits Pack Meaner Punch Than Comics' Fat Jokes
In Europe, Signs of 2nd Recession With Wide Reach
By LIZ ALDERMAN AND JACK EWING
"We are the epicenter of this global crisis," Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank, said on Tuesday at the European Parliament.
Slide Show: A Threat of Recession in Europe
Graphic: Fears of Another Recession
A Court Fight and a Tireless Battle Over an Image
By MICHAEL COOPER and ISOLDE RAFTERY
The battle to shape the image of an American being tried for homicide in Italy began soon after Amanda Knox's arrest and was waged by both sides.
As Amanda Knox Heads Home, the Debate Is Just Getting Started
QUOTATION OF THE DAY
"New Jersey, whether you like it or not, you're stuck with me."
GOV. CHRIS CHRISTIE, announcing he would not join the Republican presidential field.
Business
Interactive Feature: What's Your Economic Outlook?
How do you feel about your job status, the future of the economy and the prospects for the next generation? Readers are sharing their expectations.
Opinion
Opinionator
Disunion
The Boys of War
By CATE LINEBERRY
Men weren't the only ones being killed on Civil War battlefields - thousands of boys fought and died alongside them.
Slide Show: Far From Home
WORLD
Taliban Using Modern Means to Add to Sway
By ALISSA J. RUBIN
Insurgents in Afghanistan use tactics like controlling the hours of cellphone use, in addition to selected attacks and some new flexibility on matters like education.
Graphic: Turned-Off Cellphone Towers
Back to School in Libya, and Struggling to Adjust
By KAREEM FAHIM
Weeks after rebels took over Libya's capital, schools there are struggling with politically divided student bodies, attendance problems and outdated textbooks.
Facing Backlash, Syria Revokes Week-Old Ban on Imports of Consumer Goods
By NADA BAKRI
A decision in Syria to ban imports of consumer goods sent prices soaring and provoked outrage among a business elite that has until now backed the leadership of President Bashar al-Assad.
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U.S.
Hiring Locally for Farm Work Is No Cure-All
By KIRK JOHNSON
Many American farmers are finding that the more they try to do something concrete to address immigration and joblessness, the worse off they find themselves.
Slide Show: Farming in Colorado
Puerto Rico Prodded to Get Tough on Police
By LIZETTE ALVAREZ
After decades of public mistrust, steps are being taken to combat dysfunction outlined in a Justice Department report.
Justice Department Investigation Report
Jury Sought for Nigerian Held in Bid to Bomb Jet
By MONICA DAVEY
The defendant was captured on a plane bound for Detroit from Amsterdam in 2009 and accused of trying to ignite a bomb hidden in his underwear.
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POLITICS
News Analysis
With Christie Out, Republican Race Begins for Real
By JEFF ZELENY
It's time for Republicans to start learning to love at least one of the candidates now running, since the field seems unlikely to change.
The Caucus
Democrat Wins West Virginia Governor's Race
By SABRINA TAVERNISE
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's defense of his post was closely watched as an indicator of voter mood ahead of the 2012 presidential election.
Massachusetts Democrats Meet in First Senate Debate
By ABBY GOODNOUGH
The event was Elizabeth Warren's highest-profile appearance since she entered the race after her stint as a consumer rights advocate in Washington.
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BUSINESS
DealBook
Banks in Europe Face Huge Losses From Greece
By LANDON THOMAS JR.
While bankers have been reluctant to acknowledge that hundreds of billions of euros of Greek debt is worth far less than its face value, they are slowly accepting the grim reality.
Interactive Feature: Tracking Europe's Debt Crisis
As Euro Crisis Deepens, Calls for Central Bank to Act
Stocks Rally After Report Europe Might Recapitalize Banks
IPhone Gets Its Upgrade, All Under the Hood
By NICK WINGFIELD
Although the new phone is virtually indistinguishable from its predecessor on the outside, the company says the iPhone 4S is packed with better technical innards, including a more advanced camera.
Bits: How the Announcement Unfolded
Graphic: A Smartphone Face-Off
Video: iPhone 4S, Revolution or Evolution?
Hope Rising, Stores Hire for Holidays
By STEPHANIE CLIFFORD
Many major retailers plan to hire more workers during the lucrative holiday season, a reflection of statistics that show consumers just keep shopping despite the troubled economy.
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TECHNOLOGY
Adapting Julia Child for E-Readers
By JULIE BOSMAN
Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" is joining the e-book revolution.
Bucks Blog
Bank of America Web Site Still Troubled
By NELSON SCHWARTZ
Bank of America's Web site continues to have problems, though the bank said it was a victim of malware or a hacking attack.
Yahoo Has a Crowd, Wants a Voice
By VERNE G. KOPYTOFF
Yahoo built its huge audience for news largely by aggregating articles from other sources, but the company is now pushing for more original material.
Media Decoder: ABC and Yahoo Announce Content Deal
DealBook: Questions Arise Over Yahoo's Value as Buyers Weigh Bids
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SPORTS
Yankees 10, Tigers 1
Unexpected Bonus
By DAVID WALDSTEIN
A. J. Burnett delivered the strong start few expected, and the Yankees beat the Tigers, 10-1, to force a deciding Game 5 in their A.L. division series.
Box Score
Inning by Inning
Jeter Is Missing Something
In Detroit, Young Gets New Lease in the Playoffs
Kelly, the Tigers' Mr. Fix-It, Shows his Versatility
Milestones to Lose Signature Touch
By DAVID WALDSTEIN
Gene Monahan, the team's trainer for 39 years and the man who memorializes baseballs used for Yankees achievements, will become a Nascar volunteer.
Diamondbacks 8, Brewers 1
This Time, Percentages Work for Arizona
By TOM SPOUSTA
The Diamondbacks made the Brewers pay for walking their cleanup hitter, and they cut their series deficit to 2-1.
Box Score
Inning by Inning
Phillies 3, Cardinals 2: As Regulars Falter, Unlikely Slugger Provides Blast That Boosts Phillies
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ARTS
Books of The Times
Classic Advice: Please, Leave Well Enough Alone
By DWIGHT GARNER
Two advice classics - Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People" and "Emily Post's Etiquette" - have been updated for the era of Facebook and Google Plus.
Translations From the Masters
Excerpt: 'How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age'
Excerpt: 'Emily Post's Etiquette, 18th Edition'
Los Angeles Orchestra to Lead Youth Effort
By DANIEL J. WAKIN
The Los Angeles Philharmonic, under leadership of the music director Gustavo Dudamel, is setting up a training program based on El Sistema, the Venezuelan-based movement that weds music teaching and social work.
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