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Dell Announces $24 Billion Buyout, Biggest Since 2007

The computer maker Dell, seeking to revive itself after years of decline, said on Tuesday it had agreed to go private in a deal led by its founder and the investment firm Silver Lake.

Memo Cites Legal Basis for Killing U.S. Citizens in Al Qaeda

Obama administration lawyers said it would be lawful to kill an American who is a ranking figure in Al Qaeda and who posed “an imminent threat.”

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Rationale for Killing

Obama administration's views on killing American citizens linked to Al Qaeda.

Bulgaria Implicates Hezbollah in July Attack on Israelis

The finding could have repercussions for Europe’s détente with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which is an influential force in Middle East politics.

Waiting Times at Polls Draw Scrutiny

With studies suggesting long lines cost Democrats hundreds of thousands of votes in November, party leaders want to make it easier to register and vote.

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How to Build a Country From Scratch

Two filmmakers present a 12-step program for establishing the world’s newest country: South Sudan.

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‘How to Build a Country From Scratch’

The filmmakers present a 12-step program to establish the world’s newest country: South Sudan.

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Ahmadinejad Visits Egypt, Signaling Realignment

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday made the first visit by an Iranian leader to Egypt since the two nations broke off diplomatic relations three decades ago.

In 2 Trailers, the Neighbors Nobody Wants

Trailers in the wealthy town of Southampton, N.Y., stand as testament to an intractable problem across the country: where to let sex offenders live after prison.

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Japan Says China Aimed Military Radar at Ship

Japan lodged a protest with China on Tuesday, calling the move an escalation in a standoff over disputed islands.

A Billion-Dollar Club, and Not So Exclusive

An unprecedented number of high technology start-ups, possibly exceeding 40, are valued at $1 billion or more, making the owners giddy but also creating unease.

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Museums Grapple With Strings Attached to Gifts

The vexing issue of donor intent has gained a higher profile in recent years, and institutions like the Brooklyn Museum find themselves facing onerous restrictions on major gifts.

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Gluten-Free, Whether You Need It or Not

Avoiding gluten is a must for some, but many people are going gluten-free in a bid for a healthy diet.

 

Pigeons Get a New Look

Genetic scientists are using pigeons to study mutations that produce radically new kinds of anatomy.

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A Friend, in Need and Deed

A family-oriented community that has shown its true colors in aiding Newtown, Conn., its neighbor to the north.

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The Mouse That Roars

The Nissan Versa is America’s cheapest new car and every bit an entry-level vehicle. Its 4-cylinder engine musters a mere 109 horsepower, and its transmission is confounding.

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Stay Focused, and Your Career Will Manage Itself

Terry Leahy, former chief of Tesco, advises recent college graduates that if they focus on their jobs, they can trust that someone “will spot you doing something well.”

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