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A Fierce Clash for Romney and Perry in G.O.P. Debate

The most contentious of the debates so far, it made Mitt Romney a target for the six other Republicans on stage with him, and signaled the start of a tough new phase of the campaign.

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The Republican presidential primary candidates met for a debate Tuesday night at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. It was the fifth time the candidates had gathered since Labor Day.
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The Caucus: Debate Recap

Commentary, fact checks and tweets from our live coverage.

With 5 Weeks to Go, No Consensus on Deficit Panel

Party leaders may need to step in if a secretive Congressional committee seeking ways to cut the federal deficit is to meet its Nov. 23 deadline.

Hard Feelings Linger After Israel-Hamas Prisoner Swap

The prisoner exchange involving Sgt. First Class Gilad Shalit raised hopes of better relations, but it was also a source of acrimony.

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Goldman’s $428 Million Loss Is Bad Omen for Wall Street

The first loss at Goldman Sachs since the financial crisis points to what could be a more lasting shift in the financial industry.

A Dangerous Effort to See a Chinese Dissident

In the past two weeks, a trickle of would-be visitors has become a dogged campaign to visit Chen Guangcheng, a blind lawyer under house arrest.

Some Risks as Obama Confronts Congress

The president’s hammering of Congress on his jobs bill could alienate voters weary of partisanship.

Commander Faces Discipline for Pepper Spraying

Deputy Inspector Anthony Bologna could lose 10 vacation days for a Sept. 24 episode involving protesters.

Chasing Opportunity in an Age of Upheaval

Wealthy investors fall into three categories right now: the bargain hunters, the natural resource crowd and the bettors.

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Suit Filed Over Norman Mailer’s Apartment

A man is suing to get out of a purchase of the late author’s Brooklyn Heights apartment because he says the estate has not backed up renovation assurances.

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It Didn’t Add Up

The White House was wise to suspend part of its health reform geared toward long-term care, but the problem isn’t going away.

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A Year in the Work of Calder

The year 1941 signified a turning point for Alexander Calder. Now a show at the Pace Gallery brings together his sculpture of that time.

 

Tweet Your CMJ Reviews

During the CMJ Music Marathon, The Times invites readers to review shows on Twitter.

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After a Rejection

Some borrowers succeed on the second or third attempt, after they have saved for a larger down payment, improved their credit and switched to another lender.

The Electric Leaf’s True Believers Won’t Leave Well Enough Alone

Tech-savvy owners of the Nissan Leaf are developing gadgets to improve the car’s efficiency.

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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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