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Retirement Offers Obama First Chance to Nominate Justice

Justice David H. Souter has grown increasingly sour on Washington and intends to return to his home state at the end of the Supreme Court’s term, according to people briefed on his plans.

Justice David H. Souter in Concord, N.H., in July 2008.
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Justice David H. Souter has been on the Supreme Court since 1990.

Thousands Face a Balancing Act Over Flu Fears

Precautions are affecting daily life around the country, even in states where swine flu has yet to be found.

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First Flu Death Provides Clues to Mexico Toll

Prompt medical attention is crucial to treating swine flu, epidemiologists agree, and that has been where Mexico lags far behind.

News Analysis
Chrysler Partners Have Many Goals

Chrysler’s biggest challenge may be persuading its three principal new owners to innovate in ways the carmaker has resisted for three decades.

Training Afghans as Bullets Fly

A firebase, where two young Marines train Afghan soldiers, offers a fine-grained glimpse inside the war.

One in 8 Million
Audio The All-Night Accountant

Henry Reininger sees clients at his East Village storefront into the wee hours.

Talk to the Newsroom
City Room Staff

Sewell Chan and others are answering questions from readers.

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I, Mutant
I, Mutant

Vengeance is the motive for the mayhem in "X Men Origins."

A Mystery Man's Mission
Mystery Man on a Mission

“The Limits of Control” is a Minimalist exercise in the key of cool.

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Streetscapes
Fidel Castro Slept Here

The Hotel Hotel Theresa, built at 125th Street and Seventh Avenue in 1913, has symbolized the aspirations of Harlem.

Ford F-150 and Dodge Ram
Carrying a Load for 2 Automakers
Carrying a Load for 2 Automakers

Ford and Dodge took very different approaches in reworking their light-duty trucks.

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Submit photos and view and comment on other readers’ cars. Also, view and submit events to the Automotive Events Calendar.

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Rebooting a Career, at a Technical School
Rebooting a Career, at a Technical School

With the downturn gobbling up jobs, more people appear to be turning to vocational education.

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