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Leader of Liberals on Supreme Court to Leave This Summer

The retirement of Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, 89, was widely expected, and sets up a confirmation battle over his replacement that could dominate the political scene this summer.

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The End of an Era, for Court and Nation

John Paul Stevens may be the last justice deemed qualified because of ability and independence rather than perceived ideology.

Justice John Paul Stevens arrives for a reception honoring Justice Sotomayor at the White House in August 2009.
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Future Pope Stalled on Abuse Case, Letter Suggests

The future Pope Benedict XVI resisted pleas to defrock a California priest with a record of sexually molesting children, according to a 1985 letter bearing his signature.

Future Pope Stalled on Abuse Case, Letter Suggests
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Russia Calls for Halt on U.S. Adoptions

The proposal was in response to a scandal over a boy who was sent back to Moscow by his adoptive mother in Tennessee.

Obama Nominee for Justice Post Withdraws

Dawn Johnsen’s nomination to the Office of Legal Counsel became a political flashpoint because of her critiques of Bush administration interrogation policies.

Doctors Remove Ammunition From Soldier’s Head

Doctors at Bagram Air Base were stunned to find unexploded ordnance lodged in an Afghan soldier’s head. They removed it very carefully.

Under Fire for Abortion Deal, Stupak to Retire

Representative Bart Stupak of Michigan, who played a central role with anti-abortion Democrats in negotiating a compromise on the health care bill, is expected to retire.

With Note, Obama Seeks to Ease Rift With Karzai

Tensions with the Afghan president flared after President Obama’s visit to Kabul last month.

The Masters
Woods Lurks on Second Day of Masters

Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter surged up the leader board while Tiger Woods finished the day at 6 under.

Tartan Day Parade Will Test Police’s New Limits

The parade celebrating Scottish culture will shrink because of the Police Department’s new cost-cutting rules.

Dow Slips Above 11,000 and Then Slips Back

The Dow traded over 11,000 for the first time since 2008. But some believe the market has come too far too fast.

Europe Said to Firm Up Terms of Greek Loans

An E.U. official confirmed reports that an accord had been struck on the technical details of a possible loan for Greece.

Rescue Teams Make Fourth Attempt to Locate Miners

Rescue teams returned in a fourth attempt to locate missing miners and hoped to reach a second shelter that could be the last place they might have survived.

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For Better or Worse
For Better or Worse

Tina Fey and Steve Carell have one crazy "Date Night."

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Three-Bedroom Skybox in the Major Leagues

The former home of the Mets’ principal owner, Fred Wilpon, is on the market for $7.5 million.

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster
A Cure for Cabin Fever

A Cure for Cabin Fever

The 370Z Roadster’s strength begins with the Z coupe’s unshakable chassis, which provides backbone for its transformation.

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The Boss: Another Cousteau Working to Save the Waters

Alexandra Cousteau is continuing the advocacy of Jacques Cousteau, her grandfather, and her father, Philippe.

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