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President Obama hoped to pivot from defense to offense, using the still-unresolved crisis in the Gulf to press for sweeping change in energy policy.
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A government panel raised its estimate of the flow rate from BP’s well yet again, declaring that as much as 60,000 barrels a day could be flowing into the Gulf.
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Lashkar-e-Taiba’s activities in Afghanistan have prompted suspicions that it has become a proxy for Pakistan to counteract India’s influence.
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The Lakers dominated the Celtics in Game 6 of the N.B.A. finals, forcing the series to a deciding game at the Staples Center on Thursday. Above, Jordan Farmar dunked.
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Critics contend that the low prices of Build America Bonds and high bank fees cost taxpayers.
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A city measure was enacted even though there is no conclusive evidence that cellphones are dangerous.
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Economists say India must invest heavily in transportation to achieve its ambitions for growth, but it is so far falling short.
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