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Questions of Influence in Abuse Case of Paterson Aide

Court and police records portray a brutal encounter followed by an effort to make a potential political embarrassment go away. The episode, including contacts by the state police and the governor, has come under scrutiny.

Gov. David A. Paterson called a woman who had been seeking a restraining order against David W. Johnson, right, a close adviser.
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Gov. David A. Paterson called a woman who had been seeking a restraining order against David W. Johnson, right, a close adviser.

Banks Bet Greece Defaults on Debt They Helped Hide

Bets by some of the same banks that helped Greece shroud its mounting debts may actually now be pushing the nation closer to the brink of financial ruin.

C.I.A. and Pakistan Work Together, but Do So Warily

Despite a tormented relationship, the U.S. and Pakistani intelligence agencies are working together on tactical operations, as the C.I.A. extends its secret war deep into Pakistan’s cities.

Vonn’s Crash Winds Up Hurting Mancuso, Too

Lindsey Vonn crashed and broke her pinkie. Her accident was also a setback for her teammate Julia Mancuso. The second run is postponed.

Disaster Awaits Cities in Earthquake Zones

In many cities, populations have swelled faster than the capacity to house them safely, so that a quake could surpass Haiti’s devastation.

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Villagers mourned the loss of relatives as the search continued for people buried under a landslide in Dewata, West Java.

Video Bloggingheads Video: Health Care Bungle?

David Corn of Mother Jones and James Pinkerton of Fox News debate whether President Obama botched his case for health care reform.

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While Acura sells the ZDX as a “passionate getaway” for well-heeled couples, the car’s designer sees it as more of an urban escape pod.

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