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Obama Widens Sanctions on Russia in Ukraine Crisis

Moscow responded to President Obama’s expansion of sanctions against Russian officials by banning nine American leaders from entering the country, including House Speaker John A. Boehner.

Tumult Highlights E.U.’s Past Missteps and Future Dangers

The situation has underscored Europe’s divisions and exposed the chasm between the bloc’s high-minded aspirations and the rough reality of geopolitics.

Satellite Photos Send Jet Hunt to Remote Part of Indian Ocean

The Australian prime minister said satellite imagery had detected objects in the southern Indian Ocean that might be parts of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight.

Washington Memo

Death of Democrats’ Kingmaker Reveals Shift on Party Power

Robert S. Strauss was central to Democratic Party power in the 1970s, a role that has been overtaken by national candidates in recent years.

Bernice and Floyd Sarisohn with their collection of chess pieces, some of which are ivory. 
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New U.S. Limits on Ivory Raise Concerns

Federal rules aimed at protecting elephants are causing an uproar among musicians and collectors. Above, Bernice and Floyd Sarisohn, who collect ivory chess pieces.

Koch Group Fine-Tunes Message for Broader Appeal

Americans for Prosperity is using a data-driven approach to try to change how voters think about government.

In Iran, Hopes Fade for Surge in the Economy

Iran’s lack of funds gives President Hassan Rouhani little option but to end subsidies and send gas prices soaring.

General Gets Reprimand in Sexual Assault Case

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey A. Sinclair, who pleaded guilty to mistreating his mistress and other charges, will not serve time in prison and will keep his pension.

East: Harvard 61, Cincinnati 57
Harvard Holds On for Second Upset Win in 2 Years

No. 12 seed Harvard, led by Coach Tommy Amaker, beat fifth-seeded Cincinnati a year after beating third-seeded New Mexico in its opening N.C.A.A. tournament game.

De Blasio Finds Success in Pursuit of Liberal Agenda

In fits and starts, the Mayor Bill de Blasio has steadily found ways to impose his liberalism onto New York City.

Streetscapes
The Grandest Block in New York

In the five boroughs, it is difficult to think of a grander block than 91st Street from Fifth to Madison, built largely to conform to the tastes of Andrew Carnegie.

Drywall Drama

Must the home renovation process always be so fraught with emotion?

Editorial Observer
Revisiting Gandhi

His old ashram on the banks of the Sabarmati River is a place to reflect on a new India of skyrocketing growth.

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Dystopia With a Kiss

“Divergent” has high-stakes action, a gutsy teenage heroine and romance between warriors.

Muppets, a Front for Bigger Schemes

“Muppets Most Wanted” is an international caper comedy.

 

She’s Taking a Beating

Charlotte Gainsburg stars in “Nympho-manic: Volume I,” directed by Lars von Trier.

Returning to the Killing Fields

In “The Missing Picture,” the director Rithy Panh uses figurines.

International Real Estate
House Hunting in ... the Italian Piedmont

Many prospective buyers cross-shop in Tuscany, Umbria and Liguria, as well as the South of France. But prices in the Italian Piedmont are much lower.

TECHNOLOGY
To Change Tunes, a Nod Will Be as Good as a Wink

Automakers are cautiously installing gesture-sensing systems that read hand and head motions as computer commands.

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Douglas Merrill of ZestFinance: Steer Clear of What You Can’t Measure

If you can’t measure an action, you’re probably “not really doing the right thing, and you haven’t asked the right question yet.”

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