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Malian Rebels Take Town and Vow to Avenge French Attack

The takeover of Diabaly, a small town in central Mali, came just hours after the French foreign minister, Laurent Fabius, said his country’s intervention had blocked a rebel advance.

Both Sides Agree: Punish Liars in Gun Background Checks

Facing opposition on many gun-control measures, the Obama administration is looking at prosecuting more people for misleading or lying to purchase a firearm.

Syria Launches Deadly Attacks Outside Damascus

The Syrian government said airstrikes had targeted “armed terrorists” in the suburbs of Damascus, the capital, while opposition activists said 15 children were among the dead.

Greece Sees Gold Boom, but at a Price

For many Greeks, new mining operations signal a disregard for the environmental costs of development.

Armstrong’s Brand, Bound Tight With His Charity

Livestrong, Lance Armstrong’s charity, enhanced his brand, and the resulting deals generated both profits and misgivings.

A Data Crusader, a Defendant and Now, a Cause

Aaron Swartz has come to symbolize a debate over cases against those who believe in “freeing” information.

In California, It’s U.S. vs. State Over Marijuana

A case has highlighted the clash between the federal government and states that have legalized marijuana.

Golden Globes

‘Argo’ and ‘Les Misérables’ Take Home Top Honors

“Homeland” and “Girls” also won awards, and Daniel Day-Lewis won for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln.

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A Salute to Girl Power

Female wunderkinds of every age seemed to dominate the night.

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A Familiar Face Slips Back Onstage

Fernando Ferrer’s unexpected re-emergence as acting Metropolitan Transportation Authority chairman prompted curiosity about second acts.

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An Incomplete Fix

The fiscal cliff agreement did not fully reform the alternative minimum tax. It will continue to allow the highest-end taxpayers to escape, while still afflicting many others.

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What Could Go Wrong?

What happens when Paul Schrader, Lindsay Lohan and a porn star named James Deen try to make a movie for $250,000 that will save all of their careers.

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Train a Parent, Spare a Child

Teaching parents an alternative to bribes when children balk.

The Generator Is the Machine of the Moment

Galvanized by Hurricane Sandy, buildings are madly waterproofing and, just in case that doesn’t work, investing in backup generators.

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The Rear-Engine Corvette That Was Never to Be

The XP-819 is a one-of-a-kind Corvette developed as a research vehicle by General Motors in the 1960s. The car is now being brought back to life at a restoration shop on Long Island.

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The Six Steps of Leadership (Plus Courage)

G. J. Hart, the chief executive of California Pizza Kitchen, says good leaders need several qualities, all surrounded by the courage to be different.

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