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TOP NEWSFor Islamists in Egypt, Morsi Victory Is a Symbolic WinBy DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
Sixteen
months after the military took over at the ouster of President Hosni
Mubarak, Mohamed Morsi's victory is an ambiguous milestone in the
promised transition to democracy.
U.S. Drug Agent Kills Suspect in Honduran Drug RaidBy CHARLIE SAVAGE
American
officials said the agent fired in self-defense, but the shooting
brought further attention to the United States' growing involvement in
counternarcotics operations in Central America.
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.
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WORLDGreece's New Leaders to Miss Crucial MeetingBy LIZ ALDERMAN
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and his nominee for finance minister nominee have been in the hospital since Friday.
Bankers Call for Wider Measures to Stem CrisisBy JACK EWING
An
organization that serves as an umbrella for the world's largest central
banks warned that they cannot cope with the euro zone crisis alone.
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.
BUSINESSThe 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.
Hedge Fund Manager to Pay $405 Million in Madoff SettlementBy DIANA B. HENRIQUES
J.
Ezra Merkin, whose funds lost about $1.2 billion when Mr. Madoff's
fraud collapsed in 2008, has agreed to pay $405 million over three years
to compensate his investors.
A 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.
TECHNOLOGYDigital Domain'Exergames' Don't Cure Young Couch PotatoesBy RANDALL STROSS
Researchers
found no evidence that children who received active video games were
more active than children who received games that were more passive.
SlipstreamE-Tailer Customization: Convenient or Creepy?By NATASHA SINGER
Online
retailers are turning to a handful of specialty companies to help them
analyze customer data and segment their audiences for special treatment.
The HagglerThree Months in Customer Service LimboBy DAVID SEGAL
A
reader has been trying to have his Hewlett-Packard Envy laptop repaired
for more than three months, and has yet to see results.
SPORTSFrance Plays to Save Face, Not WinBy ROB HUGHES
Coaches
positioned eight players in a protective mode around their penalty
boxes. That concedes initiative automatically to the opponents.
All Blacks Sweep Series With 60-0 Rout of IrelandBy EMMA STONEY
Typically
teams that win the Rugby World Cup find it hard to keep that momentum
going in the year or two that follows their coronations, but New Zealand
is determined to buck that trend.
Schumacher Back on the F1 Podium at LastBy REUTERS
Michael
Schumacher was taken by surprise on Sunday after ending up on the
Formula One podium for the first time in nearly six years.
U.S. NEWSHelpful 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.
Supporters Slow to Grasp Health Law's Legal RisksBy PETER BAKER
Early
confidence in the law's constitutionality, based on Supreme Court
precedents, proved to be a miscalculation that put the White House on
the defensive as its legal strategy evolved over the last two years.
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.
OPINIONOp-Ed ContributorIt's Happening, but Not in RioBy JIM LEAPE
If
you looked around in Rio this week, you saw where the action really is
-- local and national governments, companies, NGOs, labor unions finding
ways to get on with it.
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.
Op-Ed ColumnistThe Rise of PopularismBy THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN
A recent trip to Europe raised the question: if everyone's following the polls and Twitter, etc., who's leading?
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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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Health WellThe 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.
Opinion Capital 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.
POLITICSSupporters Slow to Grasp Health Law's Legal RisksBy PETER BAKER
Early
confidence in the law's constitutionality, based on Supreme Court
precedents, proved to be a miscalculation that left the White House on
the defensive over the last two years.
White House MemoWearing Brave Face, Obama Braces for Health Care RulingBy JODI KANTOR
Though
optimistic in public, the White House in private is weighing its
options in case the Supreme Court invalidates all or part of the health
care law.
For Wealthy Romney Donors, Up Close and Personal AccessBy MICHAEL BARBARO
The
campaign offered an extraordinary level of access to Mitt Romney at a
three-day retreat that even seasoned political contributors said dwarfed
previous presidential powwows.
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.
TECHNOLOGYDigital Domain'Exergames' Don't Cure Young Couch PotatoesBy RANDALL STROSS
Researchers
found no evidence that children who received active video games were
more active than children who received games that were more passive.
SlipstreamE-Tailer Customization: Convenient or Creepy?By NATASHA SINGER
Online
retailers are turning to a handful of specialty companies to help them
analyze customer data and segment their audiences for special treatment.
The HagglerThree Months in Customer Service LimboBy DAVID SEGAL
A
reader has been trying to have his Hewlett-Packard Envy laptop repaired
for more than three months, and has yet to see results.
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.
NEW YORK / REGIONRetired Horace Mann Teacher Admits to Sex With StudentsBy JENNY ANDERSON
Three former students described the actions of Tek Young Lin, a highly regarded former teacher at the Bronx school.
The Road to the IronmanBy JACQUES STEINBERG
Can
a Wall Street warrior become an Ironman triathlete? Guy Adami, who was
carrying a flabby 235 pounds on his 6-foot-3 frame, set out to find out
for the New York-area race in August.
Police Make an Arrest in 3 Killings Near Columbia UniversityBy COLIN MOYNIHAN
The
police said that detectives had recovered the gun used in the triple
killing and that a shirt found at the site tied the 30-year-old suspect
to the crime.
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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