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Recovery Slows With Weak Job Creation in Private Sector

With the economy slowing — housing sales plummeted, while earnings and hours worked ticked downward last month — the stakes grow larger, economically and politically.

The Caucus

G.O.P. Chairman’s View of Afghan War Draws Fire

Michael Steele drew fierce criticism for calling the conflict in Afghanistan “a war of Obama’s choosing.”

In Spy Case, 2 More Are Said to Have Made Admissions

Michael Zottoli and Patricia Mills, prosecutors say, admitted to being Russian citizens who had been living under false identities.

New York Drops Soda Tax Plan After Ad Campaign

A proposed tax on sweet drinks that the beverage industry portrayed as a money grab has been abandoned.

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Students at Greely High School in Cumberland, Me., work together on a group project during an International Baccalaureate history class.
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International Program Catches On in U.S.

The International Baccalaureate, an alternative to the Advanced Placement program, is offered in 700 schools, including Greely High School in Cumberland, Me., above.

Gates Tightens Rules for Military and the Media

The orders were issued days after a four-star general was relieved of command for comments made to a magazine.

Apple Acknowledges Flaw in iPhone Signal Meter

In response to complaints, Apple said it would fix the way the signal strength is displayed on the new iPhone.

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2010 World Cup

Uruguay 1, Ghana 1 (Uruguay Wins 4-2 in Shootout)
Ghana’s Hopes, and Africa’s, Dashed in Shootout

Uruguay beat Ghana in a penalty shootout, eliminating the last African team remaining in the World Cup.

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Love and the Undead
Love and the Undead

“Eclipse” elevates a love triangle’s intensity.

Behind the Dreamscape
Behind the Dreamscape

Christopher Nolan dreams big with “Inception.”

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The Hamptons for Procrastinators

The Hamptons for Procrastinators

Thanks to the economy, it’s not too late for a summer in the Hamptons, and prices are down from their peak.

What Price Perfection? The $80,000 Army Jeep

What Price Perfection? The $80,000 Army Jeep

A onetime actor is faithfully rebuilding Army Jeeps with aircraft-quality parts.

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Where we live, rather than who’s employing us, may now be attaching us to our work and careers.

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