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The Long Run: How the Mormon Church Shaped Mitt Romney
While Mitt Romney has said little about his Mormon faith on the campaign trail, people who know him well call it a huge influence on his conduct and worldview.
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NATO Summit Shadowed by Tensions Over Pakistan
The meeting on long-term security for Afghanistan opened in Chicago under the shadow of tension between the United States and Pakistan over an unfinished deal to reopen supply routes for the war.
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Some Gay Rights Advocates Uneasy About Long Jail Time for Dharun Ravi
Some argue that pinning blame on Dharun Ravi, who is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday, ignores the complicated social pressures that drive gay teenagers to kill themselves.
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20th Anniversary of the Vows Column
Six couples profiled in the first year of the Vows column look back at two decades of marriage — and divorce.
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Italy Quake Kills 5 and Causes Widespread Damage
An earthquake struck the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna on Sunday, killing five people, wounding dozens and damaging historic buildings as well as warehouses and factories.
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Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi, Lockerbie Bomber, Dies at 60
Mr. Megrahi was the only person convicted in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
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From Cubicles, Cry for Quiet Pierces Office Buzz
Research shows that more than half of office workers are dissatisfied with the level of “speech privacy” in their offices, and managers are hearing their complaints.
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Obama’s Journey to Reshape Afghan War
When President Obama joins other NATO leaders Sunday and Monday, the full extent of how his Afghan strategy has changed — from “war of necessity” to withdrawal on his terms — will be apparent.
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Pakistan Blocks Twitter Over Cartoon Contest
The government blocked access to the social networking service on Sunday, after holding Twitter responsible for promoting a blasphemous cartoon contest, officials said.
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In Facebook Stock Rush, Fanfare vs. Realities
The small gain for Facebook’s stock on its first day of trading suggests that many professional money managers viewed all the hype as just that.
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Modern Love: Reorienting After a Relationship’s End
Reorienting after ending an interracial relationship, a writer grapples with her singleness and her whiteness.
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Mugabe Seeks Zimbabwe Edge by Pressing for Black Ownership
President Robert G. Mugabe has begun pressuring companies operating in the country to comply with a law requiring that black Zimbabweans own more than half their shares.
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Group of 8 Leaders Confront German Focus on Austerity
Meeting at Camp David, leaders of the world’s richest countries banded together to press Germany to back more pro-growth policies to halt the deepening debt crisis in Europe.
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Thunder Rally Past Lakers, Take 3-1 Series Lead
Kevin Durant stood above the 3-point line and watched the shot clock dwindle in the final seconds of Game 4. When Metta World Peace backed up slightly on defense, Durant hesitated only an instant before launching a 26-footer.
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Strong Quake Hits Northern Italy
A strong earthquake rocked northern Italy early on Sunday morning, causing at least three deaths and collapsing rural factories and ancient bell towers in towns.
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Stretch: Downward Dog Hits the Dance Floor
Yoga enthusiasts seeking social outlets without smoke, drugs and (sometimes) alcohol are turning to parties that combine live music, raw food and chants.
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New Hints at Looser Travel Rules Stir Hope in Cuba
For five decades, tight restrictions have governed who can leave the island, who can return and how long they can be gone.
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Character Study: James Crockman, the Human Antenna of the Breaking News Network
James Crockman listens to 17 police and fire frequencies from Breaking News Network’s New Jersey office to cull spot items for subscribers like news media outlets.
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Nascar Struggles With Diversity as Driver’s Seat Eludes Black Racers
Nascar, whose fans are predominantly white and older than 50, has for years struggled to attract black drivers that would help it diversify its fan base and attract more sponsorship.
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Christine Quinn, New York City Council Speaker, Marries Longtime Partner
With the mayor, the governor, friends and family members looking on, Christine C. Quinn was married in one of the most prominent same-sex weddings of a public official.
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