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Russia and China Block U.N. Action on Crisis in Syria
By NEIL MacFARQUHAR and ANTHONY SHADID
A United Nations
Security Council effort to end the violence in Syria collapsed in
acrimony hours after the Syrian military attacked the ravaged city of
Homs.
Romney Scores Nevada Victory With Broad G.O.P. Support
By JIM RUTENBERG and JEFF ZELENY
Mitt Romney won
handily in the Nevada caucuses with the help of groups he has struggled
to persuade before, including strong Tea Party supporters and very
conservative voters.
Slide Show: The Nevada CaucusesGingrich Patron Could Have a Plan B: Romney
By JEFF ZELENY and JIM RUTENBERG
The casino
magnate Sheldon Adelson has relayed assurances that he will donate
millions more toward defeating President Obama even if his candidate is
not the nominee, associates said.
Party Contributions: A Balance SheetQUOTATION OF THE DAY
"I felt such rage and anger and so many emotions I did not know what to do."
MAUREEN WHITE, who intentionally hurt herself after her brother confessed to murdering six people.
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The Murderer's Shadow
To the family
members of his victims, Ronnie Lee Gardner was a violent killer. To Mr.
Gardner's own family, he was a father and soul mate whose destructive
personality left deep emotional scars.
Opinion
Opinion
The Upside of Dyslexia
By ANNIE MURPHY PAUL
The condition makes it harder to learn to read. But it also seems to offer visual advantages.
WORLD
U.S. Plans Shift to Elite Units as It Winds Down in Afghanistan
By THOM SHANKER and ERIC SCHMITT
In ending its
combat role in Afghanistan a year earlier than expected, the United
States will rely more on special forces that hunt insurgent leaders and
train local troops, officials say.
Protests Over Soccer Match Riot Continue in Egypt
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
On Saturday, a standoff between police and protesters ended with stone throwing and tear gassing.
In Biting Cold, Protesters Pack the Center of Moscow
By ELLEN BARRY and ANDREW E. KRAMER
A third huge
rally was undeterred by the arctic cold or by the near certainty that
Vladimir V. Putin will win a six-year term as Russia's president next
month.
U.S.
Killers' Families Left to Confront Fear and Shame
By SERGE F. KOVALESKI
In a society
where headlines of violence are almost commonplace, the families of the
perpetrators are largely unheard from. But now some relatives have
decided to share their stories.
Taking More Seats on Campus, Foreigners Also Pay the Freight
By TAMAR LEWIN
At the
University of Washington, 18 percent of the freshmen are foreigners, and
each pays about three times as much as students from Washington State.
Pennsylvania Schools' Financing Fight Pits District Against 'Charter on Steroids'
By SABRINA TAVERNISE
The Chester
Upland district's fiscal woes – so severe that it cannot afford to pay
teachers past the end of this month – are compounded by a charter school
with which it shares its financing.
BUSINESS
A Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded
By GRETCHEN MORGENSON
Inspired by a
personal experience, a businessman began delving into the practices of
the mortgage industry, including Fannie Mae. His findings have been
prescient.
Document: Report to Fannie MaeGreek Talks at a Delicate Point, Official Says
By NIKI KITSANTONIS
The Greek
finance minister said that debt talks on a second rescue deal were "on a
razor's edge," with major issues unresolved ahead of a crucial deadline
on Sunday.
The $1.6 Billion Woman, Staying on Message
By NICOLE PERLROTH and CLAIRE CAIN MILLER
Sheryl Sandberg,
Facebook's No. 2 executive, considers herself a role model for women.
But her call isn't simply about mentoring and empowering; it's also a
business strategy.
SPORTS
Catching On After a Last Chance
By BILL PENNINGTON
Victor Cruz, the
Giants' leading receiver, followed a winding road to the N.F.L.,
including twice being kicked out of UMass for academic reasons.
Eli Manning, Enduring Under Pressure
By SAM BORDEN
As the Giants
weaved through this inconsistent season of failure and well-timed
flourishing, Eli Manning displayed a personal grit that most Giants fans
had not necessarily seen before.
Bill Belichick and Tom Brady Are a Winning Combination
By GREG BISHOP
New England's
Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have won 124 regular-season games, more
than any head coach-quarterback combination in N.F.L. history.
ARTS
Jubilees and Living Histories
By BEN RATLIFF
The Rolling Stones, the Chieftains, the Beach Boys and El Gran Combo, all 50 years old and still relevant.
Tharp's New Tale, Woven In Dance
By GIA KOURLAS
Twyla Tharp
tackled the task of building a narrative ballet from the ground up. The
result was a fantastical work based on a story by George MacDonald and
set to music by Schubert.
Arts & Leisure
An Outsider Gets a Nicer Date for the Prom
By PATRICK HEALY
One of Broadway's greatest flops, "Carrie" is being dressed up, and toned down, for another onstage dance.
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The Hard Way Out of Afghanistan
By LUKE MOGELSON
Winding down the war means pushing deeper into Taliban country every day.
The Rough Harmonies of Sharon Van Etten
By WM. FERGUSON
A Brooklyn
vagabond, whose music somehow combines the venom of PJ Harvey with a
choir full of Emmylou Harrises singing harmony, plugs in.
Wonder Dog
By MELISSA FAY GREENE
A golden retriever was the only thing that could reach a raging, disconnected boy.
EDITORIALS
Editorial
Politics and the Supreme Court
Three major legal cases may influence the 2012 election, but the cases also illustrate how politics shape the Supreme Court.
Editorial
An Easier Path to Refinancing
President
Obama's new mortgage refinancing plan could provide considerable relief
for millions of homeowners shackled to high interest rates, if Congress
approves it.
Editorial
Truth on Trial in Spain
Prosecuting Judge Baltasar Garzón for digging into Franco-era crimes is an offense against justice and history.
SUNDAY REVIEW
Op-Ed Columnist
The Great Man's Wife
By MAUREEN DOWD
Can Callista transform Newt so that he can transform her into the First Third Lady?
Op-Ed Columnist
Mitt's Muffled Soul
By FRANK BRUNI
Romney's Mormon faith is too central to his biography and identity to be swept to the side.
Op-Ed Columnist
Russia: Sort of, but Not Really
By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN
Vladimir Putin
has been unable to make the political, economic and educational changes
needed to make Russia a modern European state. Will he step up?
