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The Caucus

Perry, Seeming to Fade in Debate, Likely to Turn to Ads

Gov. Rick Perry of Texas was not a central figure in Tuesday’s debate, but the next phase of the campaign, television ads, will probably play more to his strengths.

S. Korean State Visit Highlights Bond Between 2 Leaders

South Korea’s president, Lee Myung-bak, is among a small number of global leaders who seem to have pierced President Obama’s reserve. Mr. Lee arrives Wednesday for a state visit.

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U.S. Accuses Iranians of Plotting to Kill Saudi Envoy

Federal authorities said they had foiled a plot by men linked to the Iranian government to kill the Saudi ambassador to the United States and to bomb a Saudi Arabian embassy.

Doubts Raised on Donations to Comptroller

The canvassing of nearly 100 homes and workplaces of donors listed on John C. Liu’s campaign finance reports has raised questions about some donations.

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Spurs guard Tony Parker will play with the French basketball team ASVEL during the N.B.A. lockout. Parker is from France.
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Sacrificing Games in Bid to Balance N.B.A.

N.B.A. owners and players are locked in a labor dispute that is both philosophical and financial. Above, the Spurs’ Tony Parker, who will play overseas during the lockout.

A Year Out of the Dark in Chile, but Still Trapped

A year after the globally televised rescue of 33 miners in Chile, most are unemployed, many are poorer than before and some are experiencing post-traumatic stress.

Israel and Hamas to Swap Prisoners for Soldier

The 2 sides reached a tentative agreement on exchanging Palestinian prisoners for Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier.

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State of the Art
New iPhone Conceals Sheer Magic

The iPhone 4S is loaded with dazzlers: faster speed, crisper shots, global reach and transformative voice recognition.

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Restaurant Review | Per Se
A Critic Selects a Last Meal

In his final review as The Times’s restaurant critic, Sam Sifton gives four stars to Per Se and calls it the finest restaurant in New York.

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Want to Get Fat on Wall Street? Try Protesting

A makeshift kitchen at Zuccotti Park has fed thousands of Occupy Wall Street protesters each day.

A Good Appetite
A Sashay to India to Spice Up Beets

Fresh ginger, tangy yogurt and fiery green chiles open a universe of possibilities for roasted beets.

 

Make Mine a Vinegar Solution

Inventive bartenders are using vinegar as an acidic alternative to same-old-same-old lemons and limes in cocktails.

Living In | Prospect Park South, Brooklyn
Houses Are Few, but Not Far Between

A dizzying variety of home styles make up the housing stock in this Brooklyn neighborhood — from Queen Anne, to Federal, to Japanese.

Encore for a Muscle Car Legend

Joel Rosen, a trailblazing figure in late-1960s muscle, is still building performance cars at 71.

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Corner Office | Joseph Jimenez
Fix the Problem, and Not Just the Symptoms

Joseph Jimenez, C.E.O. of Novartis, says he has learned that you can’t solve a problem unless you can get to its roots.

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