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| Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, second from left, and Vice Presiden t Tariq al-Hashimi, second from right, in Baghdad in February 2011. |
Arrest Order for Sunni Leader in Iraq Opens New Rift
By JACK HEALY
The warrant against Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi on terrorism charges was issued on Monday as his party threatened to pull out of the coalition with the Shiite-led government.
U.S. Backs Apple in Patent Ruling That Hits Google
By NICK WINGFIELD
The maker of the iPhone wins a battle against Google in a struggle for global cellphone supremacy.
In Kim's Death, an Extensive Intelligence Failure
By MARK LANDLER and CHOE SANG-HUN
For South Korean and American intelligence services to have failed to pick up clues right away about Kim Jong-il's death attests to the secretive nature of North Korea.
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"It would lead us to become a banana republic, in which administrations would become regimes and each regime would feel it perfectly appropriate to disregard decisions of courts staffed by previous regimes. That's not what we are."
MICHAEL B. MUKASEY, President George W. Bush's attorney general, on Newt Gingrich's statement that the elected branches should be free to ignore judicial decisions.
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For Medicare, We Must Cut Costs, Not Shift Them
By EZEKIEL J. EMANUEL
A plan to reform Medicare through "premium support" won't slow the growth of health care spending.
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| An Egyptian book restorer salvaged burnt and damaged books at the Institute of Egypt in central Cairo on Monday after it caught fire during deadly clashes between security forces and protesters. The fire heavily damaged the world-famous institute, which houses priceless national archives and was founded in 1798. |
As Violence Continues, Egyptian General Blames Protesters
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
Egypt's state-run and independent media battled over whom to blame as clashes between security forces and protesters continued for a fourth day on Monday in Cairo.
Leader Denies Use of Violence as Cairo Crackdown Persists
Photographs: Military Clashes with Protesters for Third Day
Syria Agrees to Allow Outside Observers, but Activists Remain Wary
By KAREEM FAHIM and HWAIDA SAAD
Under threat of sanctions and increasing international pressure, the government of President Bashar al-Assad will allow observers to monitor pledges to end the violent crackdown.
In Protests, Syrians Find the Spark of Creativity
U.S. Considers Combating Somali Militants' Twitter Use
By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN
Some officials said the government was exploring legal options to shut down the Shabab's account.
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Lives Restored
After Drugs and Dark Times, Helping Others to Stand Back Up
By BENEDICT CAREY
Antonio Lambert, a self-taught ex-convict turned mental health educator, has relapsed into crime and drug use before. But now, he says, "I know when it's time to reach out for help."
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Uranium Mining Debate in Virginia Takes a Step
By THEO EMERY
The National Academy of Sciences, in a long-awaited report, warned the Virginia legislature that it faced "steep hurdles" for safely mining and processing nuclear reactor fuel.
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Rebuffing Governor, Florida A&M Declines to Suspend President in Student Death
By LIZETTE ALVAREZ
Florida A&M's trustees decided not to suspend the university's president, James. H. Ammons, until the end of an investigation into the death of a marching band member, possibly by hazing.
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POLITICS
In Murky Republican Contest, the Clearest Target Is Gingrich
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and JEREMY W. PETERS
A furious and sustained barrage of criticism aimed at Newt Gingrich appears to be reshaping the volatile Republican nomination contest once again.
Graphic: Going After Gingrich
The Caucus: Gingrich Promises a 44-Stop Bus Tour to Fight Negative Ads
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Among Legal Ranks, Shrugs for Gingrich's Tough Talk
By ADAM LIPTAK
Reactions to attacks on the independence of the federal judiciary vary from amusement to alarm - but seldom approval.
House Set to Vote Down Payroll Tax Cut Extension
By JENNIFER STEINHAUER and ROBERT PEAR
Speaker John A. Boehner on Monday demanded that Congress work out a longer-term agreement.
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BUSINESS
AT&T Ends $39 Billion Bid for T-Mobile
By MICHAEL J. DE LA MERCED
AT&T acknowledged that it could not overcome opposition from the Obama administration to creating the nation's biggest cellphone service provider.
Stocks and Bonds
Indexes Fall on Skidding Bank Shares
By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ and BINYAMIN APPELBAUM
Financial stocks fell in a thinly traded session Monday, as traders focused on Europe's debt problems and the possibility that capital requirements in the United States would also be fortified.
Cuts for the Already Retired
By MARY WILLIAMS WALSH
If the sharp cuts agreed to by retired police and firefighters in Central Falls, R.I., is approved in court, other places may pursue similar deals.
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What's Next for T-Mobile?
By BRIAN X. CHEN
T-Mobile isn't saying what's next after its failed merger with AT&T, but some analysts suggest that it could be useful to a media company like Amazon or Google.
Apple App Makers on Edge for Holidays
By JENNA WORTHAM
On Thursday, Apple will stop accepting app submissions until after Christmas, and developers are scrambling to beat the deadline.
Digital Data on Patients Raises Risk of Breaches
By NICOLE PERLROTH
As more doctors and hospitals have digitized patient records, the number of reported breaches has increased 32 percent this year from last year at a cost of $6.5 billion to the industry.
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| LaShawn Merritt crossing the finish line to win the gold medal in the men's 400-meter final at the Beijing Game s in 2008. He finished in 43.75 seconds, winning by nearly a second. |
Rangers Win Bid to Negotiate With Darvish for $51.7 Million
By DAVID WALDSTEIN
Texas has 30 days to work out a deal with Yu Darvish or the Japanese right-hander must return home to pitch next year.
Sprinter Leaves Humiliation Behind
By JERÉ LONGMAN
After serving a suspension for an embarrassing case of accidental doping, the sprinter LaShawn Merritt is making the most of his chance to compete in the London Games.
Reality of Having To Win Closes In
By SAM BORDEN
Two weeks ago, the Giants talked about how every game ahead was must-win. But after an ugly loss to Washington on Sunday, they find themselves in a tight spot.
Dyed in Blue: Wincing With Ups and Downs
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Movie Review - 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo'
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Tattooed Heroine Metes Out Slick, Punitive Violence
By A. O. SCOTT
David Fincher's adaptation of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," starring Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig, holds onto the vivid and passionate essence of the book.
Obsession, Reignited
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Just Close Enough for an Oscar Nod?
By MICHAEL CIEPLY
Even if Oscar voters are divided on "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close," changes in balloting procedures could help it obtain a best picture nomination.
An Oscar Wild Card, and He's Holding It Tight
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Louis C. K.'s Blue Collar in First Class
By JASON ZINOMAN
The comedian Louis C. K. has maintained his working-class approach despite having achieved success.
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NEW YORK / REGION
Brooklyn Senator Expected to Plead Guilty in Corruption Case
By WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and BENJAMIN WEISER
State Senator Carl Kruger was accused of accepting $1 million in bribes for granting a variety of political favors.
Cornell Alumnus Is Behind $350 Million Gift to Build Science School in City
By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA
The gift ensured the success of Cornell's proposal to build on city-owned land on Roosevelt Island. The city is also providing up to $100 million in infrastructure improvements.
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Eager to Emerge From Its Slumber, but Seeing a Threat to an Idyllic Life
By MATT FLEGENHEIMER
Cornell University is spending $2 billion on a world-class campus on Roosevelt Island, which will undergo a shakeup at its southern tip, the site of fading nursing facilities.
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| Edith Widder's New Crusade: The marine biologist Edith Widde r has spent a career studying bioluminescent sea creatures. Now she is using the phenomenon to fight pollution. |
Illuminating the Perils of Pollution, Nature's Way
By ERIK OLSEN
Edith Widder has spent a career studying sea creatures with the ability to make light - bioluminescence. Now she is using the phenomenon to fight pollution.
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Elevation of the Chimp May Reshape Research
By JAMES GORMAN
New restrictions on federally financed experiments involving chimpanzees may be a turning point in how humans deal with other species.
U.S. Will Not Finance New Research on Chimps
For Many Species, Moving Day Has Added Stress
By JIM ROBBINS
A report from the Wildlife Conservation Society warns that several dozen "spectacular migrations" - in the air and on land - are in peril.
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EDITORIALS
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The Middle-Class Agenda
President Obama knows what ails the middle class. But does he know how to fix it?
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Death of a Dictator
The death of Kim Jong-il is an opportunity for change. But the transition is a perilous moment that calls for coordination among the United States and its allies.
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Lessons of the Deepwater Horizon
If industry wants to keep drilling for oil, it needs to commit fully to improving safety and preparedness, as do regulators.
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China's Newest Province?
By VICTOR CHA
The future of North Korea depends in large part on the responses of, and dialogue between, the United States and China.
" --- NORTH KOREA as we know it is over. Whether it comes apart in the next few weeks or over several months, the regime will not be able to hold together after the untimely death of its leader, Kim Jong-il. How America responds — and, perhaps even more important, how America responds to how China responds — will determine whether the region moves toward greater stability or falls into conflict.--- " >>
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/20/opinion/will-north-korea-become-chinas-newest-province.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha212
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The Sidney Awards, Part I
By DAVID BROOKS
For anyone looking to reflect well and expand horizons this holiday season, here's the first installment of the best essays of 2011.
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Here Come the Helpmates
By FRANK BRUNI
It is important to see certain tired political fictions and campaign rituals for what they are.
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ON THIS DAY
On Dec. 20, 1989, the United States launched Operation Just Cause, sending troops into Panama to topple the government of General Manuel Noriega.
