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Egypt’s Military Rulers Expand Their Power, Raising Alarms

A growing number of lawyers and activists are questioning the willingness of the Egyptian military to ultimately submit to civilian authority.

U.S. Bishop Is Charged With Failing to Report Abuse

The indictment of Robert Finn is the first of a Roman Catholic bishop since the scandal over sexual abuse by priests first became public in the United States.

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Obama to Scrap a Portion of Health Care Law

The administration said a long-term care insurance program created by the 2010 law would be too costly and would not work.

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Citizens’ Testing Finds 20 Hot Spots Around Tokyo

Radiation from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant may have spread to places where Japan’s government hasn’t even thought to look.

Gas Drilling Boom in Pennsylvania Carries Risks

A “gas rush” is revitalizing parts of Pennsylvania, but it has prompted worries about the long term.

Demonstrators attempt to break through the entrance of a bank branch during a demonstration in Rome on Saturday.
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Protests Around World; Clashes Reported

In dozens of cities around the world on Saturday, including Rome, above, people took to the streets as part of a planned day of protests against the financial system.

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For Perry, Lobbyist Is a Take-No-Prisoners Ally

Within a few square blocks around the Texas Capitol, Mike Toomey is respected and feared for his keen intellect, tough political tactics and relationship with Rick Perry.

Presidential Candidates' Third Quarter Summaries

CandidateRaisedSpentOn Hand
Obama $42,090,011 $17,7903,14 $61,403,711
Romney $14,222,571 $12,281,100 $14,656,966
Paul $8,268,500 $7,559,909 $3,674,768
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The Lease Is Up, and Now, So Is the Rent

Rents in Manhattan have not only rebounded, but are also surpassing the record high of 2007.

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Tackling Infant Mortality Rates Among Blacks

Nationally, black babies are twice as likely as white infants to die before age 1.

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Despite Intelligent Design, It Doesn’t Ace the Test

The tiny Scion iQ comes in a clever package, but fails to measure up to its competition.

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Joseph Jimenez, C.E.O. of Novartis, says he has learned that you can’t solve a problem unless you can get to its roots.

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