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  Muni Market Woe

  Municipal-bond investors are concerned about some states' ability to pay their debts. This map reflects perceived risks on 10-year general-obligation bonds for states versus AAA rated 10-year muni bonds.

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  Escalating Problem

  A lengthy investigation following Toyota recalls in 2009 and 2010 finds that engine electronics played no role in sudden acceleration incidents. Track recent history between Toyota and the NHTSA.

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  Housing Declines Again

  U.S. home values posted their largest quarterly decline since the first quarter of 2009, falling 2.6% as the temporary stimulus of the home buyer tax credits wore off, according to Zillow. See region-specific data.

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  AOL to Acquire Huffington Post

  AOL plans to acquire the Huffington Post for $315 million. See a timeline of key dates for both companies.

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  Journal Photographers Report from Cairo

  An audio slideshow from Egypt with photographer Peter van Agtmael.

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  Vote for Best and Worst Super Bowl Ads

  From first dates to babies, from dogs to Clydesdales, which Super Bowl ads scored for you? Which fumbled?

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  Protests Wrack Cairo

  Since late January, antigovernment demonstrators have swarmed the streets of Cairo, calling for President Hosni Mubarak to step down and at times clashing with the president's supporters. Much of the action has centered on Tahrir Square.

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  Madoff Lawsuit Court Papers

  See documents of a $6.4 billion lawsuit filed in federal bankruptcy court that claims J.P. Morgan bankers abetted Ponzi-scheme financier Bernard Madoff.

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  The Costs of Congestion

  The annual costs per commuter caused by traffic congestion, in hours, fuel and dollars.

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  Compensation at Wall Street Firms

  Compare year-to-year compensation and benefits at 25 of the largest Wall Street firms.

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  Egypt's Strongman

  Take a look back at Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's career.

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  Key Players in Egypt

  See some of the important government and opposition figures.

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  Undocumented Immigrants (2000 - 2010)

  The number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. stabilized at about 11 million in 2010. See estimates since 2000.

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  The Path to Change

  A look at key parts of the health-care overhaul and when they go into effect.

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  Parsing a Risk-Disclosure Form

  A finance professor and the president of a financial-services firm translate the language in a currency-trading disclosure form and highlight the risks.

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  Regional Upheaval

  A succession of rallies and demonstrations, in Egypt, Jordan, Yemen and Algeria have been inspired directly by the popular outpouring of anger that toppled Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali. See some of the key events in these uprisings.

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  Japanese Politicians Sent to Court

  The indictment of Ichiro Ozawa, one of the most influential and polarizing figures in Japanese politics in the past quarter century, parallels the fate of two of his powerful mentors felled by criminal charges, Kakuei Tanaka and Shin Kanemaru. See Japan's top politicians who were indicted or arrested.

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  Stanley Ho Passed On Power

  Stanley Ho has a complicated family tree, which includes four women who he and others refer to as his wives.

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  Closing Post Offices

  The U.S. Postal Service is hoping to ramp up a cost-cutting program that is already eliciting yelps of pain around the country. See a list of 491 offices it said it was closing starting at the end of 2010

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  Unearthly Wonders

  So far, astronomers have discovered 519 planets orbiting around stars beyond our own solar system. Many of these alien worlds confound conventional theories of planet formation and solar system development.

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  Cookie Jamboree

  Test your knowledge and identify the Girl Scout cookies -- and one imposter!

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  Deep in the Red

  S&P; cited Japan's big deficits and aging population for its downgrade. See measures of the government's financial health.

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  Hong Kong's Banker Migration

  An interactive graphic showing where some of Hong Kong's top banking professionals came from and went to over the last year.

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  Feeling the Heat: Global Inflation

  Consumer prices are moving unevenly across the world. See inflation rates across 50 countries.

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  The Dow Breaks Through 12000

  The Dow industrials rose above the 12000 mark for the first time in almost three years.

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  Getting in Trouble

  See state and local budgets as a percent of U.S. GDP, 1961-2008.

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  Guess Who's Coming to Davos

  Read more about a selection of participants at this year's World Economic Forum.

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  Australian Open 2011

  An interactive comparative look at the performance of the final eight on the men's and women's side -- from aces and winners to errors and double faults -- at this year's Australian Open.

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  Speech Patterns

  Review the main topics and words used in President Obama's addresses to Congress in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

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  The State of the Union Is...

  Each year, the president delivers to a joint session of Congress what has become known as the State of the Union address. What would you say this year?

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  Science Test Scores

  See where students performed higher or lower than the national average, or not significantly different from the national average, on the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress science test.

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  Emanuel Aims at City Hall

  See some key dates in Rahm Emanuel's campaign for mayor of Chicago.

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  Terror in Russia

  See a timeline of terrorist acts in Russia since 1999.

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  Stanley Ho's Gambling Empire

  Stanley Ho, the aging casinos magnate of Macau, has divided his vast gambling empire among rival factions of his sprawling family. See a timeline of the business.

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  Google's Executive Bench

  Google's unexpected shake-up marks a major test for its co-founder, Larry Page, and of its executive bench. Meet the key players.

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  Mafia Crackdown

  Read about significant arrests and trials of organized-crime figures.

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  Pulse of the Poll

  See results from The Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, including Obama's approval rating since the start of his term.

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  Steve Jobs Through the Years

  Apple chief Steve Jobs is taking a medical leave of absence. Take a look at some key dates for Apple and Mr. Jobs over the years.

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  Pictures Within Pictures

  Taking a photograph that truly represents a work of art is a painstaking task. But in the world of million-dollar art, accuracy is key because surprises are never welcome. See how a pro does it.

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  Into the Closet

  Barbara Savage-Schiller of Los Angeles spent $75,000 to convert an extra bedroom into this 350-square-foot closet in 2009. See the closet's amenities, including wall-to-wall displays of her 520 pairs of shoes, a silver ottoman, and a rotating spiral rack.

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  A New Gold Rush

  While Africa's resource wealth continues to lure the bulk of foreign investment, the rise of a new consumer class is starting to shift the balance. See country-by-country data on foreign investment, GDP and more.

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  Africa's New Wealth

  The resource-rich African continent has long been a battlefield for foreign companies vying to extract and export. Now, there's a scramble to sell in Africa itself. See a timeline of foreign investment.

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  Beige Book Notes Moderate Strength

  Check reports of economic conditions in your district.

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  Unemployment Rates, a Detailed Look

  In 2010, the Labor Dept. tracked unemployment rates for more than 500 occupations--from travel agents (11% unemployed) to taxi drivers (10.7%). See how each occupation stacks up.

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  Australia's Flood Crisis

  Australian authorities warned Tuesday that the death toll from massive flooding in the state of Queensland could increase dramatically as continuing heavy rains hamper rescue efforts and add to the economic impact in the coal-mining region.

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  Earnings: Now Reporting

  Track the performances of 150 companies as they report and compare their results with analyst estimates. Sort by reporting date and industry.

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  Victims in Giffords Shooting

  Six people died in the shooting that left Rep. Gabrielle Giffords critically injured. Learn more about them.

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  Political Targets

  Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is not the first member of Congress to be attacked while in office. Take a look back at some prominent political shootings involving members of Congress.

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  NFL Playoff Dossiers

  See a statistical analysis of the eight teams still standing, plus the Journal's Reed Albergotti talks to 10 NFL players about how to beat them.

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  Sudan's Tumultuous History

  Southern Sudanese are expected to vote Sunday to secede from the Muslim north, which controls the country. Read about key events in the country's turbulent political history.

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  Leaving the Administration

  See who's departing President Barack Obama's administration.

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  Gritty or Wimpy? Test Yourself

  Answer six simple questions to see if you have the tough American spirit the nation prides itself on.

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  A Shaky Power Center

  The U.S. Senate is the last bastion of Democratic power in the new Congress, but it will be a sometimes-shaky platform for President Barack Obama's agenda as his party navigates political currents that have turned sharply against them. Meet some of the key players.

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  Capitol's Age Pyramid

  The 111th Congress, which convened in 2009, is among the oldest in U.S. history. See detailed data since 1948 by Congress, house and party.

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  Earthquakes, Floods, Riots

  WSJ editors pick the best photos of the year organized by category, date and location. These photos represent the key moments and defining images of the news in 2010.

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  Words of the Year

  A trove of intriguing terms that starred in the news in 2010 could barely wriggle their way into 2009 coverage. Words like luge, robo-signer and jeggings registered spikes in usage.

  • Vote: Which word has the best staying power?
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  What Happened When?

  Match 2010's key events with the month in which they took place.

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  People to Watch in 2011

  See nine people to watch this year in politics, finance, sports and more.

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  The Dow Industrials in 2010

  U.S. blue chips ended the year up solidly, climbing above the point they were at before Lehman Brothers' collapse, but the ride there was anything but smooth.

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  A 2010 Stew: Oil Spill, Potash, iPads

  Take our highly selective quiz about key -- and off-key -- corporate events of 2010.

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  2011 Euro-Zone Outlook

  The euro-zone economy is expected to expand mildly through 2011, aided by a recovery in global demand. But forecasts are overshadowed by the government debt crisis. See how member nations stack up.

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  Boehner's Career

  House Minority Leader John Boehner, a 10-term Ohio congressman and the Republicans' leader in the House, expects to be the next Speaker, riding a tea-party wave that gave the GOP control of the House.

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  The New House Leaders

  A look at Republican lawmakers who will take the reins of key House committees in the 112th Congress.

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  Khodorkovsky's Rise and Fall

  A Moscow court said tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky was guilty of embezzling and laundering tens of billions of dollars from OAO Yukos. Take a look at the rise and fall of Mr. Khodorkovsky.

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  Israel's Gas Bonanza

  A string of recent large offshore natural gas discoveries, and the likelihood that more will follow, has triggered a gas rush in Israel that could transform the historically energy poor country into a hydrocarbon heavyweight.

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  Corporate Tax Rates: U.S. & Abroad

  Corporate tax rates vary substantially around the world, and many big economies have lower rates than the U.S. See a table of more than 20 nations' rates.

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  Counting Americans

  See state-by-state population and House seats, over time.

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  Unrest in the Ivory Coast

  Thousands are fleeing the Ivory Coast as tensions continue to rise in the West African country after a delayed and then disputed presidential election. Review recent key dates.

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  Google's Holiday Doodles

  While some companies are hesitant to mess with their logos, Google has consistently changed its doodle. See a sampling of Google holiday doodles over the years.

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  BCS Rundown 2011

  Full analysis of the five Bowl Championship Series games, including insights from the Journal's Darren Everson and key stats to watch.

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  Top 10 N.Y. Houses of the Day

  As the end of the year approaches, N.Y. House of the Day has been featuring this year's top 10 homes from the Greater New York region. Select your favorite home.

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  The Nation's Unemployed

  Unemployment rates were little changed in most states in November, as a recovery in the labor market remained sluggish across the country.

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  Still Going West

  The U.S.'s population is growing more slowly but still shifting to the South and West. See regional distribution over time.

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  Fusion by The Numbers

  See hospitals' case counts and total Medicare reimbursements for spine fusion, 2004-2008.

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  Two Decades of Arms-Control Negotiations

  The New START accord would resume on-site inspections of U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons facilities that were suspended a year ago, when the original START expired. See key dates in recent history of arm treaties.

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  Weathering the Storm: the Top 5 Cities for Finance

  The U.S. finance industry has shed 419,000 jobs since Lehman went bust, but the crisis hit a few cities like Miami and Detroit particularly hard. Meanwhile, some metro areas, including Phoenix and St. Louis, maintained relatively robust ranks of bankers and investors.

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  Drug Crime in Mexico

  Mexico's drug war has claimed more than 31,000 lives since President Felipe Calderon took office and intensified a crackdown on cartels in late 2006. Track the increasing violence in an interactive map.

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  Taxpayers in the Balance

  Comparing what a sampling of filers would owe under the pending tax legislation and what they would have paid if current tax rates and other temporary patches were allowed to expire.

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  Tinnitus Reaction Questionnaire

  How much does that buzzing in your ear bother you? Answer questions in a clinical questionnaire to see how severe the condition might be.

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  Modest Growth

  See research and development spending by industry in the U.S.

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  It's Math Time for Shoppers

  See how well you understand some of the types of deals retailers use during the holiday season.

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  Growing Old in the Gulf

  See when major existing Gulf installations were built and view platforms owned by major operators.

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  America Shops: U.S. Retail Sales

  Since the start of the recession in 2007, U.S. consumer spending has taken a hit. Track adjusted estimates of spending, based on data from the monthly and annual Retail Trade Survey and administrative records.

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  In Deep: Underwater Borrowers

  See the percentage of homeowners who have negative equity in their homes or owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth, by state.

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  Tale of Two Markets

  Map of metropolitan areas that have lost occupied office space in the suburbs since early 2009 while gaining occupancy downtown.

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  The Madoff Case: A Timeline

  Key events in the case of disgraced financier Bernard L. Madoff.

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  Offshore-Drilling Incidents

  Data from regulators around the world suggest that after years of improvement, the offshore-drilling industry's safety record declined over the past two years. See recent catastrophes and near-misses.

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  Scandals Threaten Indian Politicians

  Corruption has become a hot political topic once again in India, with three politicians resigning in the past month and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh facing criticism from the Supreme Court for failing to act faster to address irregularities in the granting of telecom spectrum.

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  Broad Spectrum

  The scandal in India over the allocation of bandwidth licenses, which led to the resignation of telecommunications minister last month, set off more than a dozen police raids Wednesday. See key events in this saga.

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  Activist Laureates

  See advocates for political change who have received the Nobel Peace Prize.

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  The Insider-Trading Investigation: A Primer

  A vast insider-trading investigation kicked into high gear as federal authorities charged one employee of an expert-network firm with conspiring to leak confidential information and raided three hedge-fund firms.

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  Parsing a 990 Tax Form

  Use this IRS draft of the 2010 version of the 990 form, which nonprofits fill out, to see highlighted areas that donors should check before they give to charity.

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  Debt Debate

  See more on the deficit-reduction commission's proposals

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  Violence in the Niger Delta

  Violence in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta dropped after a government-sponsored amnesty program. However, some groups remain armed in the delta's winding creeks.

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  U.S. Unemployment: A Historical View

  Track the national unemployment rate since 1948.

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  Continental Divide

  Compare the euro-zone countries by bond yields, GDP growth, debt, deficit and more

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  Charles Rangel: Dates of a Scandal

  House investigators have laid out a series of ethics accusations against Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel. See key dates on the case.

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  Enemy of the State

  China's oil industry was undergoing a tumultuous period as Xue Feng, a Shaanxi province-born, naturalized American geologist, began his career as a "scout" for Colorado-based IHS Inc., and ultimately was convicted in Beijing for stealing Chinese national secrets.

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  U.S. Auto Sales Since 2005

  Sales of light cars and trucks by Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota and Honda, month by month since 2005.

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  Beige Book: Economy Keeps Improving

  The economy continued to improve, on balance, from mid-October to mid-November, but the housing market remained subdued.

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  Explore the Legacy of Bruce Lee

  In the decades after his death, Bruce Lee has become a cult-movie legend and a vibrant cultural force.

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  A Timeline of WikiLeaks

  The controversial website WikiLeaks argues the cause of openness in leaking classified or confidential documents. See some key releases, legal battles and other significant moments in the history of the website and its founder, Julian Assange.

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  Wikileaks: Quotes from Leaked U.S. Cables

  The publication of a quarter-million sensitive diplomatic cables Sunday exposed years of U.S. foreign-policy maneuvering. Read quotes from some of the leaked documents.

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  Four Years of Legal Battles

  While Monday's court ruling spares Thailand immediate political uncertainty, political analysts say it may anger members of the opposition "red-shirt" movement.

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  Unorthodox Thinkers

  A complex-systems expert, an economics professor and a psychoanalyst are working to shape new-economic models after the recession.

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  Ahmadinejad Over the Years

  Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has had an uneasy relationship with parliament since his election in 2006, but the differences escalated in his second term, when lawmakers refused to approve three of his cabinet nominees. See key dates of his presidency.

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  Brand Translation

  Match companies to their self-descriptions in a quiz.

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  A History of Phorm

  Read more about the development of Phorm, a company pitching deep packet inspection tracking technology.

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  How Grateful Are You?

  See where you stand on the gratitude scale, with one popular measure researchers use.

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  Ireland's Debt Crisis

  Ireland has applied for tens of billions in bailout money from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. The Irish rescue marks the latest escalation in Europe's effort to keep its 16-member common currency from unraveling.

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  A History of Korean Tensions

  A detailed timeline of the recent skirmishes between North and South Korea.

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  Cord-Cutting Avoids Biggest Cities

  For the first time since the dawn of cable TV, the number of U.S. households paying for TV subscriptions is falling, marking a potential turning point in the TV business.

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  Unspent Stimulus Dollars

  Republicans have pledged to cancel unspent stimulus dollars when they retake control of the House of Representatives in January. Review details on what might be left on the table.

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  Mexico's War on Drugs

  Review key events in the fight to break the grip of Mexico's drug cartels.

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  Mexico's Drug Killings

  Nearly 23,000 people have died in drug-related violence since 2006, according to the government, with northern border states experiencing the worst of the violence.

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  Following the Polls

  Pick your own answers to the new WSJ/NBC News poll questions and see how you line up with the poll respondents.

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  Cutting Back: Europe's Financial Crisis

  Gripped by the worst post-war financial crisis on record, the euro zone has found a new buzzword: "austerity." Over the past nine months, Journal reporter Andy Jordan has visited each embattled euro-zone country.

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  China: A Growing Challenge

  China's economic approach today is still far more focused on government guidance than the world's other top economies.

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  Suu Kyi's Fight for Democracy

  Myanmar's government released pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi. Take a look at major events in Ms. Suu Kyi's life.

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  Seoul's Conclusion

  In the communique, Group of 20 leaders said they will develop indicators to measure economic imbalances, but delayed until next year the contentious work of defining problems they have vowed to address.

• Election 2010: Full Results by State

  

  Track state-by-state results at the district and county levels for House, Senate and governors' races. Also, access full lower-level race data.

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  Exit Polls: Casting Ballots in 2010 and 2008

  In midterm elections Nov. 2, voters handed control of the House of Representatives to the Republican Party. See how race, gender, key issues and other factors affected voters' choices and compare to 2008 presidential exit polls.

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  The New House

  Compare results of the 2010 midterm election to the 2008 House of Representatives and see how economics and the health-care vote may have affected mood in some races.

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  From Icon to Bankruptcy

  See the history of General Motors.

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  Pricing Medicare's Codes

  Committees tied to the American Medical Association have a strong influence on the process the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services use to identify, and assign payment values to, doctors' services.

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  Myanmar Election 2010

  Myanmar will go to the polls for the first time in 20 years. This multimedia project explores what changes, if any, this election could bring to the country.

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  Investment Banking Scorecard

  The Wall Street Journal and Dealogic have created a new, comprehensive scorecard for the investment banking industry. The new interactive graphic keeps a running tally of investment-banking revenues by product, region, and bank.

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  Google's Widening Reach

  Google, a company with vast pools of data about its users, is moving into the world of highly targeted ads. See how Google has changed its collection and use of data.

• Past Features

  For graphics published after mid-April 2010, run a regular archive search. Earlier graphics: first-quarter 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, or 2004 and earlier.