New York Times

For Mormon Voters, Mitt Romney’s Faith a Factor, but Not The Only One

1 hour 4 min ago
As Mitt Romney approaches primaries in states where his religion could be an advantage, more supporters say his values are the bigger issue.

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In Iran, Rising International Tensions Take a Toll

1 hour 4 min ago
A rising sense of panic has emerged among the middle class, which is bearing the economic burden as the West ratchets up pressure on the Iranian regime.

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Calls for a New York Parade Honoring Iraq Veterans

1 hour 27 min ago
The fanfare over Tuesday’s parade for the New York Giants has touched off anger and unease among some returned Iraq veterans, who are eagerly awaiting their own recognition.

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Eisenhower Family Raises Objections to Planned Memorial

1 hour 31 min ago
A planned memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower, with Frank Gehry as the architect, has raised hackles within the Eisenhower family.

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Syria Renews Bombardments After U.S. Embassy Closes

2 hours 40 min ago
The city of Homs was reported to be under renewed heavy bombardment on Tuesday, a day after the United States closed its embassy in Syria amid escalating mayhem.

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The Appraisal: Unpaid Interns Enter the World of Real Estate

3 hours 18 min ago
Meet the real estate broker’s interns: an ambitious group willing to do anything, earn nothing and wake up early on a Sunday to fluff the couch cushions at open houses.

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In Egypt, a History of Distrust of U.S.-Aided Groups

5 hours 10 min ago
Authoritarian rulers have long viewed pro-democracy groups financed by the United States with deep suspicion, but never has a government gone as far as Egypt’s.

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On Pro Football: Falling Short Again, Legacy of Belichick and Brady Loses Some Luster

Mon, 2012-02-06 22:49
The question of Tom Brady’s and Bill Belichick’s collective legacy gets tricky, even for two men certain to reach the Hall of Fame, after a second straight Super Bowl loss to the Giants.

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School Linked to Sex-Abuse Claims Will Replace Faculty

Mon, 2012-02-06 22:47
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced the move to parents after two teachers at Miramonte Elementary School were arrested last week on accusations of sexual abuse.

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Super Bowl — Slacklining Gains Stage in Madonna’s Halftime Show

Mon, 2012-02-06 21:49
The performance of Andy Lewis on a slackline as part of Madonna’s half-time show at the Super Bowl brought unprecedented attention to an obscure form of tightrope walking.

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Knicks 99, Jazz 88: Jeremy Lin Scores 28 as Knicks Beat Utah Jazz

Mon, 2012-02-06 21:35
An electric Jeremy Lin scored 28 points, a career high for a second straight game, to lead the Knicks over the Jazz.

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With a Signal to Donors, Obama Yields on ‘Super PACs’

Mon, 2012-02-06 21:28
A Republican fund-raising advantage among outside groups has led the White House to change course and use surrogates to encourage donations to a “super PAC.”

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DocX Faces Foreclosure Fraud Charges in Missouri

Mon, 2012-02-06 20:46
The charges against DocX, which provided home foreclosure services to lenders across the nation, are one of the few criminal actions to follow reports of widespread improprieties against homeowners.

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Ramarley Graham’s Family Leads Protest of Police

Mon, 2012-02-06 20:20
The authorities are investigating the shooting of Ramarley Graham, who was unarmed, by an officer who had chased him into his apartment bathroom.

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The Fiery End of a Life Lived Beneath the City

Mon, 2012-02-06 19:41
Anthony Horton, who died in a fire Sunday night, made the subway the subject of his canvases, the muse for a graphic novel he co-wrote and the place he called home.

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Republicans See Politics in Chrysler Super Bowl Ad

Mon, 2012-02-06 19:40
Chrysler’s Super Bowl ad provided yet another reminder that in today’s polarized political climate, even a football championship can be thrust into a partisan light.

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Major Obama Donors Are Tied to Pepe Cardona, Mexican Fugitive

Mon, 2012-02-06 19:39
The Obama campaign said it was refunding more than $200,000 raised by the family of a casino magnate linked to violence and corruption in Mexico who has been seeking a pardon.

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To Survive a Quake, New Bay Bridge Span Will Offer Least Resistance

Mon, 2012-02-06 19:30
The new eastern span of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco is designed to go with the flow if a major earthquake strikes.

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Antoni Tàpies, Spanish Abstract Painter, Dies at 88

Mon, 2012-02-06 19:25
Mr. Tàpies grounded his work in the brute reality of the Spanish street and in the turbulent political dramas of his youth in Catalonia.

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Media Decoder Blog: Univision and Disney In Talks For An English-Language News Channel

Mon, 2012-02-06 18:42
The channel would combine resources from ABC News and Univision's news division to take on established players like CNN, MSNBC and Fox News.

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