The Battle for Libya

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  On Edge in Libya

  U.S. and allied forces have been preparing to implement a no-fly zone over Libya in support of rebel forces. Track developments in Libya.

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  Threat by Land and Sea

  Dozens of nuclear reactors operate in earthquake-prone regions around the world. Among them, least 14 are in high-hazard areas; 10 of those are within a mile of a coastline. See a map and database of all of them.

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  Graphics: Earthquake in Japan

  See all the graphics on the situation in Japan -- from before and after photos from hard-hit towns to the status of the reactors at Fukushima Daichii to survivors' stories.

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  A Royal Romance

  By agreeing to take each other in holy matrimony, Prince William and Kate Middleton have volunteered to be the lead players in one of Britain's signature spectacles: a royal wedding with all the trimmings. Track their eight-year courtship -- from St. Andrews to the Ski slopes of Switzerland.

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  NCAA Dashboard

  Follow everyone following the tournament in one place, with curated Twitter feeds for every team, Journal live blogs and more.

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  Spent Fuel at Risk

  All through the Fukushima plant, efforts are focused on keeping cool water over nuclear fuel rods in reactor cores and in pools where spent fuel is stored.

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  Survivors' Stories

  Across Japan, survivors are searching for loved ones, aiding in rescue efforts and surveying the devastating toll of the 9.0 earthquake and tsunami. Read their stories.

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  Inside the Reactors

  Workers continue to struggle to prevent a nuclear disaster at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. See the current status of each of the six reactors.

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  Past Nuclear Incidents

  The Japanese government has rated the Fukushima nuclear incident as a level 4 on the International Nuclear Events Scale, a measure used by the International Atomic Energy Agency to rate disasters. See how it compares.

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  The Aftermath

  Compare satellite images before and after the earthquake and tsunami to see damages across Japan.

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  Japan Quake's Effects

  An 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan, killing hundreds and triggering a 10-meter tsunami that swept away cars and cut phone lines and transportation in much of the country. See a map.

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  Shaky Ground

  Colliding plates under earth's surface make the Asia-Pacific region one of the most tectonically active on earth. Take a look at the powerful earthquakes in the region after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan Friday.

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  World's Biggest Earthquakes

  See the strongest earthquakes around the world since 1900.

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  Supreme Court Mock Trials

  See some of the cases the justices have heard in their spare time -- from Hamlet to Aaron Burr.

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  Blindfold Brackets

  Need help picking your NCAA bracket? We've set up a bracket that describes every matchup throughout the tournament, taking out the emotions associated with teams.

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  The Nation's Unemployed

  Follow the change in unemployment from the end of the recent recession.

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  Gang of Six

  A group of U.S. senators,is working on a plan to cut the deficit by $4 trillion over 10 years by overhauling the tax code, reworking entitlement programsand trimming spending throughout the government.

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  Top Venture-Funded Companies

  Start-ups with potential for technological breakthroughs in health care, mobile communications and business software topped The Wall Street Journal's second annual Next Big Thing list.

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  Renault's Investigation

  Two months after Renault said it had been the victim of corporate espionage, there are signs that it may have pulled the trigger too fast. Follow events surrounding the investigation.

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  Guantanamo's Trials

  See a timeline of key events since the first U.S. detainees arrived at Guantanamo Bay in 2002, and track the number of inmates over time.

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  Senate Retirements

  See which U.S. senators have announced they will not seek re-election in 2012.

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  A Short History of XMRV

  A timeline of the XMRV retrovirus, which has been linked to chronic fatigue syndrome.

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  Galleon's Web

  Criminal complaints and developing disclosures in the Galleon insider trading case allege a far-reaching and complex scheme. Review the known and alleged relationships.

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  National People's Congress Players

  Learn about key players in China's National People's Congress, which starts a new session on March 5.

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  Trading Places

  See the U.S. labor force participation rate, by gender, race, age and education.

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  U.S. Unemployment: A Historical View

  Track the national unemployment rate since 1948.

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  Middle East Turmoil

  Track day-by-day events in the countries facing unrest in North Africa and the Middle East.

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  Sports Labor Disputes

  As NFL owners and players hover on the brink of an all-out labor war, take a look back at some of the disputes that have upset play in major-league sports.

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  Tale of a Selloff

  A downgrade of tobacco bonds, held by muni-bond mutual funds, helped spark the muni-market downdraft last year.

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  Signs of Growth in Economy

  See economic conditions in your district, as reported in the Fed Beige Book.

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  New York House of the Month

  From a restored mansion in Westchester County to a European-inspired home in Chappaqua, here's a look at the top four homes featured in February. Please vote for your favorite.

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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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  Catch of the Day

  How fish and seafood are caught in the wild, organized from best to worst for sustainability and environmental impact.

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  Eye-Popping

  Nintendo's new handheld device, the 3DS, goes 3-D without glasses. Take a look at the device's features.

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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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  Gender Gap

  Women have made great strides to catch up with men economically, and are surpassing them in crucial areas like education. Yet there remain big gaps between the sexes.

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  India's Growth Battle

  As India's finance minister unveils the budget for the coming fiscal year, take a look at the country's economic health over the past two decades.

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  Wine Rack Zoo

  Animals adorning wine labels have helped make wine less intimidating to Americans, marketers say. Match the wine with the animal on its label.

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  A Deeper Shade of Green

  Several elements of the design of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Golden, Colo., research facility have worked well in the first two wings, while planners hope to improve on others in the new wing to make it even more energy efficient. See some of the facility's features.

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  Fifty States of Trouble

  A recession and a fitful economic recovery have almost every state confronting significant budget shortfalls. Take a look at the big picture as well as a number of standouts in a sea of red ink.

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  Earthquake Hits Christchurch

  New Zealand's second-largest city, Christchurch, was rocked Tuesday by an earthquake that killed at least 75 people and left hundreds missing. See a map of the quake's epicenter, damaged buildings, and other key spots.

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  Uprising in the Middle East

  Popular demonstrations in Tunisia toppled a president and spread to countries across the region. See photos from protests from Algeria to Yemen.

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  Mideast Mosaic

  A look at the economic and political status of selected countries facing unrest in North Africa and the Middle East.

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  Moammar Gadhafi's Libya

  Libya has seen large-scale protests erupt in recent weeks. See some key dates in Col. Moammar Gadhafi's nearly 42-year reign.

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  Dinner at the Doerrs'

  Some of Silicon Valley's biggest names gathered Feb. 17 at the house of venture capitalist John Doerr, where they dined with President Obama, discussing research spending and technology exports.

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  Where Are Prices Rising?

  Compare inflation rates for 300 goods and services.

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  The 61st Berlin Film Festival

  The mainstream Western "True Grit" may have kicked off the Berlinale, but the festival makes its mark by being a haven for quirky independent films that face being shunted aside at Cannes and Venice. With some 400 films showing over the 10-day event, here are some of the highlights.

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  No Easy Love for Philippine Presidents

  In the Philippines, a tropical nation that often seems to be in love with the idea of being in love, people have long been fascinated with their leaders' love lives.

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  Borders Files for Bankruptcy

  Take a look back at the bookseller's history.

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  Facebook's Growing Ambitions

  With more than 600 million global users, Facebook's growing ambitions are disrupting the businesses of established companies like Yahoo and Google. See key dates in the history of the social network.

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  Budget Crunching

  The Obama administration Monday released its budget request for the 2012 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, 2011.

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  Dangerous Neighborhood

  Beijing's rapid military expansion is driving a new arms race in Asia, and many of China's neighbors are on a buying spree.

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  The Long Rivalry

  China passed Japan in 2010 to become the world's second-largest economy after the U.S.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Counting Americans

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

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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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  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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  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.

• 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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