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Upheaval in Kyrgyzstan Could Imperil Key U.S. Base

Protests that appear to have overthrown the government raise questions about an American air base that supports the war in Afghanistan.

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Day of Upheaval in Kyrgyzstan as Leader Flees

Protests appear to have overthrown the government of Kyrgyzstan, an important U.S. ally in Central Asia, after riot police killed at least 41 people on Wednesday.

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Kyrgyz Protest Video

The Lede has video of and updates on the protests.

United Is in Talks About a Merger With US Airways

As most airlines lose money, two see a chance to reverse their fortunes with greater economy of scale. But many hurdles remain, including labor questions.

For an Obama Mentor, a Nebulous Legal Niche

Laurence H. Tribe, a top constitutional scholar and a former teacher of the president, is trying out public service.

In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Stephen Antonelli, 23, and Krista Durney, 22, enjoyed their morning coffee alfresco on Wednesday.
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Summer Brings Unseasonable Scenes

Whether skipping work, wearing linen or eating the season’s first ice cream, it was a hot day for statements.

Disturbance on Plane Is Investigated

Officials are investigating an incident on a flight to Denver. ABC had reported that authorities said a man tried to set fire to his shoes, which could not be confirmed.

China’s Censors Tackle and Trip Over the Internet

The Communist Party’s censorship machine is highly sophisticated in some ways, remarkably crude in others.

A Mine Boss Inspires Fear, but Pride, Too

The president of the Massey Energy Company, Don L. Blankenship, is a hard-edged man who has risen to the top in a hard-edged industry.

With Arms Pact, Disarmament Challenge Remains

As President Obama prepares to sign the so-called “New Start” treaty, he continues to grapple with a daunting tension between promise and pragmatism.

Psychologists Explain Iraq Airstrike Video

Seemingly cruel chatter in a helicopter may reflect a wartime necessity to overcome inhibitions to kill.

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Spitzer’s Long Road to Redemption

It’s been scarcely two years since Eliot Spitzer resigned as governor of of New York. Now he is emphatically back.

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