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Galleon Chief’s Web of Friends Proved Crucial to Scheme

What made Raj Rajaratnam, who was convicted of fraud and conspiracy Wednesday, stand out in the hedge fund world was his deep set of contacts inside executive suites and on trading floors.

Libyan Rebels Seize Control of Misurata’s Airport

Taking control of the airport in Libya’s third-largest city was a major rebel victory in the conflict.

Syrians Report Shelling of City and Mass Arrests

The military intensified a methodical, ferocious march across the country’s most restive locales.

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Disoriented victims tried to assist one another in Lorca.
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Two Earthquakes Rock Southeastern Spain

Two earthquakes in two hours killed at least eight people, injured scores more and severely damaged buildings.

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F.C.C. Commissioner Leaving to Join Comcast

Meredith Attwell Baker, who approved the merger of Comcast and NBC Universal, will join a lobbying office.

Pitcher’s Treatment Draws Scrutiny

A Florida doctor says he used a stem cell technique on Bartolo Colon, who is suddenly an important part of the Yankees’ rotation.

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Feature at Trade Center Is Halted After $10 Million

The Port Authority has struggled to create an elegant and secure skyscraper while also containing costs.

N.B.A. Playoffs

Heat 97, Celtics 87
Heat Finishes With Flourish

Miami had a 16-0 run over the final 4 minutes 28 seconds, with LeBron James scoring the last 10 points of the game, as the Heat advanced to the Eastern Conference finals.

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A Director Is Born With ‘The Big Bang’

After a career as an agent and another as a television producer, Tony Krantz has become a Hollywood director.

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A Camera That Honors the Flip

A Camera That Honors the Flip

Casio calls the simple-to-operate Tryx “the Flip of still cameras” in tribute to the now-defunct pocket camcorder.

 

Seven Tech Trade-Offs Worth Making

To get the most bang for your buck, follow these guidelines about features worth paying for and options to leave unchecked.

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Sort of Cool, Not Yet Hot
Sort of Cool, Not Yet Hot

Just beyond the reach of the meatpacking district, Ninth Avenue from West 14th to West 23rd Street, has its own vibe.

After Disaster Hit Japan, Electric Cars Stepped Up
After Disaster Hit Japan, Electric Cars Stepped Up

With oil refineries out of commission and clogged roads slowing gas deliveries, Japan turned to electric cars to help provide needed services.

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Yes, Everyone Can Be Stupid for a Minute

Yes, Everyone Can Be Stupid for a Minute

Dominic Orr of Aruba Networks says companies would save a lot of time in problem-solving if people could admit to lapses in judgment.

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