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U.S. Unit Secretly in Pakistan Lends Ally Support
By ERIC SCHMITT and JANE PERLEZ
American military advisers are working in Pakistan to help its armed forces battle Al Qaeda and the Taliban in lawless tribal areas.
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VideoAs Doubts Grow, U.S. Will Judge Banks’ Stability
By EDMUND L. ANDREWS
The nation’s largest banks will face stress tests this week, as the government examines their long-term viability.
Disagreements About Stimulus Embroil G.O.P.
By JACKIE CALMES and ROBERT PEAR
The Republican response to the economic crisis will shape how the party redefines itself in the wake of recent defeats.
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With Need Dire and Aid Scant, Iraq’s Widows Struggle
By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
The number of war widows has swelled, posing a threat to the country’s tenuous social structures.
Rename Law? No Wisecrack Is Left Behind
By SAM DILLON
Educators, wonks and assorted rabble-rousers are working to rename the No Child Left Behind act.
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A ‘Slumdog’ Kind of Night at the Oscar Ceremony
By MICHAEL CIEPLY and DAVID CARR
“Slumdog Millionaire” won eight Academy Awards, including the prizes for best picture and director.
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Milwaukee Archbishop Expected to Succeed Egan
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Rev. Timothy M. Dolan, archbishop of Milwaukee, will be appointed the next Roman Catholic archbishop of New York, The Associated Press has learned.
In Turnabout, Children Take Caregiver Role
By PAM BELLUCK
Some experts think that providing prolonged care to a sick parent places unnecessary stress on children.
Music Review
Heavenly Acoustics Are Heard at Alice Tully Hall
The first performance heard by an audience in the renovated auditorium included mournful music from the 15th century.
The Animated Life
'In Your Dreams'
An animated film by Jeff Scher about sleep and the “rhythm of life.”
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Interactive Feature: Evolution of a Poster
A look at the artwork for Neil LaBute's new Broadway play.
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Murdoch’s Soft Spot
Rupert Murdoch’s love of newspapers has become a drag on his company.
Streetscapes | Neon Signs
The Best and the Brightest
There were fears that neon signs were a dying breed in New York City, but business is strong. Restoring an old favorite can cost.
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Mercury? De Soto? Call It a Winner
Combining a Mercury sedan and panels from 11 different cars, the Marquis de Soto won the Collectible Car of the Year contest.
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Submit photos and view and comment on other readers’ cars. Also, view and submit events to the Automotive Events Calendar.
Can an Employer’s Past Follow Its Workers?
The taint of a company under suspicion can affect the profile of its former workers.
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