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House G.O.P. Members Face Voter Anger Over Budget

House Republicans appear to be on the defensive, facing worried questions from voters and a barrage of new attacks from Democrats and their allies.

Lobbyist Issues Warning Over Plan to Disclose Donations

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s top lobbyist criticized President Obama’s plan to force government contractors to disclose their political donations.

A State Manager Takes Over and Cuts What a City Can’t

Leaders of Michigan’s most troubled cities find themselves powerless as the state dispatches “emergency managers” to put out financial blazes.

Sony Says PlayStation Hacker Got Personal Data

The company said an “unauthorized person” had obtained information, possibly including credit card numbers.

Aisha el-Qaddafi, daughter of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, at a pro-government rally in Tripoli on April 14.
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Qaddafi Daughter’s Glimpse Inside Bunker

In a rare interview, Aisha el-Qaddafi dismissed all talk of her family giving up power but provided insight into the fatalistic mindset of her increasingly isolated family.

The Guantánamo Files

Detainees’ Lawyers Can’t Click on Leaked Files

The Justice Department told Guantánamo defense lawyers that leaked documents about their clients remained classified.

In WikiLeaks’ Growth, Some Control Is Lost

News organizations’ independent publication of WikiLeaks’ secret material was a lesson for the site in how hard it is to steer news coverage rather than be buffeted by it.

About New York
A Court Battle Over a Wife Who’d Had Enough

All agree Barbara Sheehan shot her husband, Raymond, 11 times after years of physical abuse. At issue is her state of mind.

A Conspicuous Absence at Berkshire Meeting

David Sokol’s abrupt resignation will surely be a top topic at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting.

Friendster to Erase Early Posts and Old Photos

The site has turned into a ghost town, but the move drew nostalgic and wistful memories from former members.

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Star Chef, Facing a Suit, Files for Bankruptcy

Geoffrey Zakarian is attempting to fend off more than $1 million in legal claims from his kitchen staff at Country.

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Better Hand-Washing Through Technology

How technology can help remind health care workers to wash their hands — and keep hospital-acquired infections to a minimum.

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A Blinky Palermo Retrospective
 A Blinky Palermo Retrospective

The first American look back at the German painter.

A Doctor in Just About Every Theatrical House

Show doctors have become fixtures this season on Broadway, with musicals like “Sister Act,” “Catch Me if You Can,” “Wonderland” and “Spider-Man” all making use of them.

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A Nicer Way to Wallow in the Past

The 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara is still a rough-and-tumble ride, but Jeep has made several refinements to make the experience a bit more pleasant.

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It’s Showtime, So Take That Deep Breath

It’s Showtime, So Take That Deep Breath

Caryl M. Stern of the U.S. Fund for Unicef says her early experience in the theater has helped her as a leader.

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