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Bloomberg Took Secret Path to a New Schools Chief

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:04:29 GMT

The secrecy around Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s selection of Cathleen P. Black to run the city’s schools highlighted his faith in business leaders and dislike of public debate.

Tentative Deal in Iraq Keeps Maliki in Power

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:28:20 GMT

Iraq’s leaders reached a tentative agreement to end an eight-month political impasse and return Nuri Kamal al-Maliki to power.

Wal-Mart Says ‘Try This On’: Free Shipping

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:14:21 GMT

Starting Thursday, Wal-Mart plans to offer free shipping on its Web site, a move that may create an expectation among consumers and a threat to smaller retailers.

Life in Shadows for Mentally Ill in China, With Violent Flares

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:28:20 GMT

Psychiatry has been revived in China, but mental health remains a medical backwater, desperately short of financing, practitioners and esteem.

Music Review: For Nashville’s Royalty, the Shake-Up Goes On

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:15:16 GMT

Victories for Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert at the Country Music Awards were only some of the signs that Nashville is coming to terms with a new establishment.

Obama Warns North Korea in Speech

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:17:49 GMT

President Obama said North Korea faces further isolation unless it gives up nuclear weapons.

Drug Suits Raise Questions for Doctors, and Juries

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:20:02 GMT

As recent lawsuits suggest a long-term risk, doctors and drug makers are debating the use of osteoporosis drugs.

U.S. Struggles to Restore Middle East Talks

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:59:43 GMT

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Egyptian officials, trying to overcome an impasse.

Political Times: Alaska May Offer a View to Future Elections

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:33:36 GMT

The last undecided Senate race could be weird politics or it could be an indicator of the rise of the independent voter.

Countries See Hazards in Free Flow of Capital

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:14:21 GMT

Foreign capital in emerging markets has played a crucial role in development, but some are questioning its benefits.

Cuomo Visits Sing Sing and a Psychiatric Center

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:10:02 GMT

At a prison and a psychiatric center, Governor-elect Andrew M. Cuomo spoke of wasteful spending and needed services.

U.S. Tweaks Message on Troops in Afghanistan

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:48:02 GMT

The Obama administration is emphasizing the idea that the United States will have forces in Afghanistan until at least the end of 2014, which is a change in tone.

New Yorkers From Mexico Escorted Miner in Race

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:05:07 GMT

Juan Jesus Lopez and Rene Cuahuizo couldn’t afford the entrance fees for this year’s New York City Marathon, but had a chance to run with Edison Peña, the Chilean miner.

Lichtenstein Tops Warhol in Auction

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:10:02 GMT

Christie’s sale totaled $272.8 million, and featured instantly recognizable Pop Art images that virtually screamed their creators’ names.

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