Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Last Update: 12:45 PM ET

With Modern Means, Taliban Bolster Sway in Afghanistan

Insurgents in Afghanistan use tactics like controlling the hours of cellphone use, in addition to selected attacks and new flexibility on matters like education.

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The Caucus

Christie’s Decision Leaves Republicans With Stark Choice

Conservative voters will now have to support Mitt Romney or coalesce behind an alternative who can appeal to the Tea Party.

Hiring Locally for Farm Work Is No Cure-All

Demand for farm labor is rising, and wages under a guest worker visa program along with it, but farmers find few non-immigrants willing to do the work.

The Scene

‘A Helicopter’s Down! Call 911!’

A man and his infant son were passing time watching helicopters lifting off when something went wrong.

William M. Daley with President Obama during a press conference at the White House.
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Obama Aide Pressed Into Political Combat

The budget battle is awkward for the president’s chief of staff, William M. Daley, who seems more comfortable negotiating with Republicans than excoriating them.

Israeli Scientist Wins Nobel Prize for Chemistry

Daniel Shechtman was recognized on Wednesday for his discovery of chemical structures called quasicrystals.

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In Knox Case, a Tireless Battle Over Image

The battle to shape the image of an American being tried for homicide in Italy was waged by both sides.

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In Arizona Bull Run, Danger, Yes. Liability, No.

The event, based on the running of the bulls in Spain, comes with an extremely comprehensive liability waiver.

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Panetta Asks NATO to Share Defense Costs

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta said the example of the Libya war showed the need to cooperate on defense spending in order not to “hollow out” the NATO alliance.

Greeks Strike to Protest Austerity Program

Thousands of Greeks walked off the job on Wednesday to protest a relentless austerity drive by a government that is struggling to avert a default.

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Bengali Spoken Here

The Bangladeshi restaurant Neerob, in the Bronx, is a de facto social center, partly for the genial atmosphere but principally for the food.

 

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The First Pear Salad of Fall

Pears with radicchio and endive can accompany bubbly Gorgonzola crostini, hot from the oven.

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The Case for Hiring a Lawyer

In New York City, home buyers like to have a lawyer to represent them throughout the transaction. Real estate agents say this is only wise.

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A New England Noah, Rounding Up His Ark of Vintage Autos

Charles Gould started accumulating cars as a young man and now has a curious collection of large and very small vintage vehicles in two warehouses in Massachusetts.

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Valuing Those Who Tell You the Bitter Truth

Pamela Fields of Stetson says it’s important to establish a “fear-free zone,” so that employees aren’t hesitant to state their opinions.

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