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Clinton Set to Visit Myanmar as Obama Cites Progress

The first visit by a secretary of state in 50 years is the most significant sign of a changing relationship between the United States and Myanmar.

Group in U.S. Hoped for Big Payday by Helping Qaddafi

Confidential documents show how a colorful partnership of Americans saw lucrative possibilities in the power struggle that would end Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s erratic reign.

Armed Groups Are on Rise in Syria, as Are Civil War Fears

Recent attacks by Syrian Army defectors suggest a growing boldness in the face of a deadly crackdown by the government of President Bashar Al-Assad.

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MF Global Is Said to Have Used Customer Cash Improperly

MF Global borrowed against customer funds without putting up collateral, a serious violation of Wall Street rules, said people briefed on an investigation into the firm’s collapse.

Columbia's band is a so-called scramble band. Last Saturday after a loss, the band altered a verse of the university fight song.
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Columbia Band Adds to Team’s Misery

Changing the words to a verse of the university fight song to ridicule their 0-9 football team got the Columbia band, above, banned from Saturday’s game.

Broncos 17, Jets 13
In the End, the Jets Can’t Stop Tebow

The Jets and their playoff hopes took a tremendous hit as Tim Tebow drove Denver 95 yards and scored the team’s winning touchdown with 58 seconds remaining.

Utility Reform Eluding Japan After Disaster

By weakening Tokyo Electric, reformers hope to break the linchpin of collusion between business and government.

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Occupy Protesters Mark Two-Month Milestone

More than 200 Occupy Wall Street protesters were arrested in New York City; others demonstrated peacefully in Foley Square and on the Brooklyn Bridge.

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Nude Blogger Riles Egyptians of All Stripes

Aliaa Magda Elmahdy had to expect outrage from conservative Muslims when she posted nude photographs of herself online. But liberals have been critical, too.

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John Liu’s Credibility

The New York City comptroller needs to shut down his fund-raising operation and open up his books as required by city law.

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You May Bite the Bride

The “Twilight” saga continues with “Breaking Dawn — Part I.”

At the Altar of Design

Charles and Ray Eames are the subjects of “The Architect and the Painter.”

 

Hawaii, Land of Problems

George Clooney stars in Alexander Payne’s film “The Descendants.”

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New-Car Test Drives Now Seem So 1995

Many buyers are rejecting the traditional test drive before they buy their cars. Online shopping and improved quality are some of the reasons why.

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If the Cake Isn’t Ready, Just Say So

Barbara DeBuono of Orbis International says new leaders may need six months to a year to get to know their organizations.

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