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Fears Spread Over Nuclear Crisis;

Quake Death Toll in Japan Soars

Radioactive Releases Could Last Months; New Blast Reported

Experts in Japan and the United States said that the releases from nuclear plants could go on for weeks or months. Officials are also reporting a new explosion.

Unfolding Disaster Paralyzes Economy and the Nation

Military and civilian teams continued their grim work as Japan faced mounting humanitarian emergencies and the death toll climbed.

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Officials Presume Partial Meltdowns at Crippled Reactors

The new explosion underscores the difficulties Japanese authorities are having in bringing several stricken reactors under control after the earthquake.

U.S. Nuclear Industry Faces New Uncertainty

A fragile bipartisan consensus on nuclear power’s promise for the United States may have dissolved.

Japanese Stocks Plunge as Investors Worry

The Nikkei 225 index dropped sharply Monday, with industrial and manufacturing stocks particularly hurt.

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At Crossroads, Libya Rebels Vow to Stand or Die

After another day of retreat, rebels prepared for what some called a last stand at Ajdabiya, where government forces are advancing.

Amazon Pressured on Sales Tax

States struggling with their deficits want Amazon.com to take on a role it does not want: tax collector.

Chinese Community Devastated After Bus Crash

For many in Chinatown, if they did not know someone on this weekend’s deadly crash, they feared that they did.

Campaigning as All Things to All Republicans

Tim Pawlenty, the former governor of Minnesota, is trying to appeal to diverse constituencies as he introduces himself as a potential candidate.

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Selection Sunday Analysis

Ohio State, Kansas, Pittsburgh and Duke were selected as the top seeds in the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament.

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A Festival of Japan’s Culture Proceeds

When Carnegie Hall announced Japan as the focus of this season’s big festival, it did not seem a particularly pathbreaking subject. Now it seems prescient.

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A Broadway Superlative for All the Wrong Reasons
A Broadway Superlative for All the Wrong Reasons

“Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” has set records for Broadway, but it has been more than nine years in the making, its final form still remains up in the air and its financial success appears tenuous.

 

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In “Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony,” the comic combines access to the world of the famous and her willingness to be frank about its inhabitants.

New Worries for Buyers Seeking Mortgages

While homes may be more affordable, many buyers are still having trouble getting mortgages to buy them.

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The Equus is a virtual Lexus copy at a notably lower price, but something’s just a bit off.

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