TOP NEWSTHE IECONOMYApple's Retail Army, Long on Loyalty but Short on PayBy DAVID SEGAL
While consumers tend to think of Apple's headquarters as the company's heart and soul, a majority of its workers in the United States are hourly wage earners selling iPhones and MacBooks.
THE NEW ISLAMISTSLibya Democracy Clashes With Fervor for JihadBy DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
Two jihadis in Libya represent opposing directions for Islamists, democracy or militancy with Taliban-style rule, and for the moment, democracy appears to have the upper hand.
Wave of Violence Swallows More Women in JuárezBy DAMIEN CAVE
Ciudad Juárez became infamous for attacks beginning in the 1990s that left hundreds of women dead, but as international attention moved on, the killings have continued.
QUOTATION OF THE DAY
"I was earning $11.25 an hour. Part of me was thinking, 'This is great. I'm an Apple fan, the store is doing really well.' But when you look at the amount of money the company is making and then you look at your paycheck, it's kind of tough."
JORDAN GOLSON, who sold about $750,000 worth of computers and gadgets at the Apple Store in Salem, N.H.
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HEALTHWELLThe Well Quiz: Supersize Soft DrinksBy ALBERT SUN
How many bottles of cola would fill a supersize fast-food drink cup? Take the Well Soda Quiz to find out.
OPINIONCAPITAL IDEASOld vs. YoungBy DAVID LEONHARDT
We are now a partisan country in many ways, but one dividing line - the generation gap - has been largely overlooked.
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WORLDIn Egypt, Declaration of Winner in Presidential Contest Is Said to Be NearBy DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
The panel overseeing Egypt's presidential election said it will declare an official winner on Sunday, though the announcement itself may be part of a negotiation for power.
As Hopes for Reform Fade in Bahrain, Protesters Turn Anger on United StatesBy KAREEM FAHIM
With the Obama administration's resumption of arms sales to the ruling monarchy, Bahrainis demanding political liberties and social equality have become critical of the United States.
Turkey Vows Action After Downing of Jet by SyriaBy LIAM STACK
Turkey's president said his country would do "whatever is necessary," complicating a tense relationship.
U.S.More Stringent Requirements Send Nurses Back to SchoolBy RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA
Hundreds of hospitals have started to require that their nurses have at least a bachelor's degree, fueling efforts by schools to make their nursing graduates more competitive.
Helpful Hands on Life's Last Segregated JourneyBy KIM SEVERSON
When a black person dies in one of the rural counties around Madison, Ga., chances are the body will end up in the hands of Charles Menendez.
With Wild West Spirit, Tombstone Fights for Its WaterBy FERNANDA SANTOS
When the government placed restrictions on repairs to pipes on federal land, a volunteer posse set out to do the work by hand and make a point about a storied Arizona town.
BUSINESSA Georgia Town Takes the People's Business PrivateBy DAVID SEGAL
Cities across the United States have dabbled for years with various levels of privatization, but few have taken the idea as far as Sandy Springs, Ga.
Greek Coalition Outlines Plan to Renegotiate Loan DealBy NIKI KITSANTONIS
The new government aims to revoke certain taxes, suspend planned layoffs in the bloated public sector and extend by two years the deadline for imposing additional austerity measures.
Former Russian Minister Warns of Economic EbbBy ANDREW E. KRAMER and DAVID M. HERSZENHORN
Aleksei L. Kudrin, the former minister of finance, warned at a news conference that Russia was in danger of falling into a recession.
SPORTSYANKEES 4, METS 3Staying Patient, Yankees Bash Two Homers to Top MetsBy ZACH SCHONBRUN
The Mets built a 3-0 lead, but against the Yankees' power, it was hardly safe. Raul Ibanez tied the game with a three-run homer two batters before Eric Chavez hit a pinch-hit solo shot to left field.
Juror Says Panel Had Little Doubt on Sandusky's GuiltBy JOE DRAPE and NATE TAYLOR
When the jury learned after its verdict that Jerry Sandusky's adopted son had joined his accusers, "that was total confirmation that we made the right decision," said one member.
Sandusky Son With Troubled Past Went From Ally to AccuserBy NATE TAYLOR
Records and interviews suggest Matt Sandusky's story is a complicated and painful one, with some nightmarish scenes from life with his adoptive father, Jerry Sandusky.
ARTSHouse of CardsBy JOE NOCERA
After the filming of "The Queen of Versailles," a documentary about an American Dream home bespeaking conspicuous wealth, the director and her subjects are at odds.
ARTS & LEISUREMorning TV's Stepsister Feels the Ratings HeatBy MIKE HALE
A television critic monitors "Today" for a month to test the theory that the end of its 16-year run atop the morning-show ratings was the fault of its co-host Ann Curry.
ARTS & LEISURESorry, Boss, but I'm SwampedBy NEIL GENZLINGER
An intrepid reporter for The New York Times and his editor braved a Louisiana bayou to determine the reality of the TNT reality series "The Great Escape." They barely escaped the alligators.
MAGAZINEWhen My Crazy Father Actually Lost His MindBy JENEEN INTERLANDI
And what it took to get him the help he needed.
Ivan Lendl Gets Back to TennisBy PETER de JONGE
Can the cranky old coach lead Andy Murray to his breakthrough win at a Grand Slam tournament - and lift Wimbledon's curse on British tennis players?
Kenneth Lonergan's Thwarted MasterpieceBy JOEL LOVELL
After "You Can Count on Me," Lonergan made what may be the best film of the decade. So why did you never get to see it?
EDITORIALSEDITORIALStill Depressed, After All These Years
With the possible exception of a euro zone meltdown, the housing market remains the largest threat to economic recovery.
EDITORIALWhat Sheldon Adelson Wants
Mr. Adelson is writing the biggest political checks in history to Republicans to advance his personal, ideological and financial agenda, which is at odds with the nation's needs.
EDITORIALAlabama's White Elephant
Federal taxpayers have spent almost $250 million on a new federal prison for women in Aliceville that should never have been built.
SUNDAY REVIEWOPINIONATORNature: Now Showing on TVBy DIANE ACKERMAN
The more we exile ourselves from nature, the more we crave its miracle waters.
OP-ED COLUMNISTAll the President's PrivilegesBy ROSS DOUTHAT
With President Obama in the White House comes a sudden shift in Democratic views about the limits of executive power.
OP-ED COLUMNISTNot-So-Crazy in TehranBy NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF
Iran is a much more complex country than many in the West realize. A bit of humility and nuance is needed in responding to the country's bluster.
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