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 November 27, 2010 Today's Headlines |
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TOP NEWSIraq's Troubles Drive Out Refugees Who Came BackBy JOHN LELANDIraqis who fled the height of the war and then returned are leaving in a second exodus, fueled by violence and unemployment, that shows how far Iraq remains from stability and security. Deal for Deputy for Academics Clears Way for Schools ChiefBy JAVIER C. HERNANDEZMayor Michael R. Bloomberg reached a deal to save the tottering candidacy of Cathleen P. Black, agreeing to appoint a career educator to serve as her second in command.
Critic's NotebookBuilding Museums, and a Fresh Arab IdentityBy NICOLAI OUROUSSOFFIn Abu Dhabi and Qatar, large-scale cultural projects, particularly museums, are being planned and built in an effort to reshape corners of the modern Arab world. QUOTATION OF THE DAY "There's no security here. I was near a female suicide bomber a couple months ago. Then I was in my brother's truck when insurgents opened fire on a bridge. My friend was killed in front of me with a knife." AMAR AL-OBEIDI, who fled Iraq once, and plans to do so again. | |||
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WORLDBrazil Military Says It Cornered Rio Drug GangsBy MYRNA DOMITSoldiers struggling to take control of a violent slum had managed to trap the traffickers inside, a spokesman said. China Addresses Rising Korean TensionsBy IAN JOHNSON and MARTIN FACKLERChina engaged in a flurry of diplomatic activity to calm rising tensions between the Koreas, but with a swipe at the United States. Russian TV Kowtows to Kremlin, Critic SaysBy ELLEN BARRYA TV personality delivered a blistering critique of Russian television for bending to the will of the government. U.S.Health Law Faces Threat of Undercut From CourtsBy KEVIN SACK and ROBERT PEARIf state challenges to the constitutionality of the insurance mandate are successful, it may stall the health care overhaul, officials say. Atlanta JournalBurgers Selling Fast, but the Restaurant Is NotBy KIM SEVERSON and ROBBIE BROWNPatrons wait for hours for a Ghetto Burger at Ann's Snack Bar in Atlanta, but the restaurant is still waiting for a buyer. Drug Tunnel Is Found at BorderBy REBECCA CATHCARTTwenty tons of marijuana was found less than a block from another passage where 32 tons was found earlier this month. POLITICSObama Gets 12 Stitches After Basketball GameBy HELENE COOPERThe White House said the president was "inadvertently hit with an opposing player's elbow" while playing Friday morning. G.O.P. and Tea Party Are Mixed Blessing for IsraelBy MARK LANDLER and JENNIFER STEINHAUERFresh Republican support for the Israeli government after the U.S. midterm elections may be offset by Tea Party suspicion of foreign aid. 2 Brothers Will Rule in WisconsinBy MONICA DAVEYRepresentative Jeff Fitzgerald and Senator Scott Fitzgerald have been chosen to lead their respective houses of the State Legislature. BUSINESSG.M. Finds a More Receptive PublicBy NICK BUNKLEYEvidence is emerging on car lots that consumers are starting to feel more positive about General Motors. Shoppers Flock Back to the Mall to Hunt DealsBy STEPHANIE CLIFFORDOn this year's Black Friday, retailers and analysts said they saw a surge in traffic at stores over last year. To Help Donors Choose, Web Site Alters How It Sizes Up CharitiesBy STEPHANIE STROMCharity Navigator, a Web site and organization, is overhauling itself and how it evaluates charitable organizations. TECHNOLOGYMotion, SensitiveBy SETH SCHIESELAs video games swap controllers for players' bodies, the experience edges closer to art. U.S. Shuts Down Web Sites in Piracy CrackdownBy BEN SISARIOThe Web addresses of several sites that posted unauthorized copies or aided in searches for downloadable films and music were seized by an arm of the Department of Homeland Security. Music Publisher BMG Buying Chrysalis in $168 Million DealBy BEN SISARIOBMG, which has been buying music publishers, will add 100,000 Chrysalis titles, including songs by Blondie, David Bowie and Michael Jackson. SPORTSUniversities Tell High Schools Logos Are Off LimitsBy ADAM HIMMELSBACHIf a high school's logo can be confused with a university's, or if it is capable of diluting its value, universities often demand changes. Nevada Stuns No. 3 Boise State 34-31By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSFollowing two botched Broncos field goals, Nevada fans stormed the field to celebrate the No. 19 team's upset overtime victory of the B.C.S. national title contender. No. 2 Auburn 28, No. 9 Alabama 27Newton Leads Auburn to Comeback WinBy PETE THAMELCam Newton helped to erase a 24-point Alabama lead to give Auburn the biggest comeback victory in its history. ARTSArt ReviewFruitful Talent Who Made Art World MultiplyBy HOLLAND COTTERRobert Rauschenberg's prolific career is on display at Gagosian Gallery in a show whose work is mostly for sale. Exhibition ReviewMasters of Math: Babylonian Tablets That Survived MillenniumsBy EDWARD ROTHSTEINA remarkable selection of Old Babylonian tablets at New York University shows how sophisticated the society's mathematics was and how many similarities to later Western systems existed. Critic's NotebookHow the Sugarplum Fairy Presides Depends on the 'Nutcracker' NarrativeBy ALASTAIR MACAULAYAt the start of a "Nutcracker Marathon" tour, productions by the Joffrey Ballet and Moscow Ballet demonstrate separate versions of this classic story. NEW YORK / REGIONProfusion of Insiders Aid Cuomo in TransitionBy NICHOLAS CONFESSOREThe new governor says he wants to shake up Albany but is turning to insiders who know the capital's ways. An Eclectic Shopping Hub Wonders What's NextBy KAREEM FAHIMThe Fulton Street Mall, a longtime retail destination in Downtown Brooklyn, is bracing for yet another transformation. On Nassau Street, the Present Closes In on a Bikini-Clad PastBy MICHAEL WILSONBusinesses along the slump-plagued street in Lower Manhattan include a bar with bikini-clad servers, but the addition of luxury buildings could change the area's dynamic. TRAVELVenice in WinterBy RACHEL DONADIOIn summer, Venice is torrid, stuffed to the gills with the 18 million tourists that overwhelm it each year. But in winter, it is a city of church bells, haze and a slow pace that reveals its soul. 36 Hours in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.By GERALDINE FABRIKANTThis resort town continues to mature beyond its spring-break days, now offering a sophisticated evening that doesn't involve neon bikinis and syrupy daiquiris. R&R Challenges for the Camouflage SetBy KATE MURPHYFor adrenaline-charged R & R, some tour operators are offering packages specifically designed for military personnel. EDITORIALSEditorialThe Arbitration WarA Supreme Court case involving AT&T Mobility is about a small amount of money and the huge principle of being able to enforce consumers' rights in court. EditorialMemo to Albany: It's Your JobSome state legislators are grumbling about being called back to Albany to tie up some loose ends. They need to stop whining and get to work. EditorialOutstanding Debt From 9/11At last head count, a bill that would provide health care and economic compensation to sickened rescue workers is a vote short in the Senate. Will one more senator step up? EditorialMark Twain's Big BookThe publisher of Twain's autobiography may have been surprised that it's selling out at bookstores, but the reasons aren't hard to find. OP-EDWinning the Class WarBy BOB HERBERTWall Street may be smiling, but extreme inequality is a recipe for social instability. | |||
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