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Campaign 2012

Obama Allies Fear G.O.P. Head Start on ‘Super PACs’

Democrats are warning supporters that a huge cash advantage mustered by Republican groups could overwhelm President Obama in the fall.

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Updates From the Alabama and Mississippi Primaries

The Times is providing live coverage of Tuesday's primaries and caucuses in Alabama, Mississippi, Hawaii and American Samoa.

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Mississippi and Alabama Primaries

Dispatches and analysis from the New York Times political team.

President Obama greeted supporters after arriving in Houston for two fund-raising events last week.
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Democrats are warning supporters that a huge funding advantage mustered by Republican “super PACs” could overwhelm President Obama in the fall.

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Economic Picture Muddles Political One

The economic numbers over the next couple of months will have a major impact on President Obama’s re-election campaign.

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Obama Promises Thorough Inquiry Into Afghan Attack

In his first public remarks on the rampage, the president said he was “heartbroken by the loss of innocent life.”

Syria Widens Attack, Hitting Rebel Sites in Northern City

As opposition activists described heavy shelling around Idlib on Tuesday, a rights group said that Syria had planted mines near borders, presenting a danger to refugees.

Stocks Rally Strongly, With Nasdaq Above 3,000

Stocks climbed to new heights in part on rosy retail sales, pushing the market to levels last seen in June 2008.

Most Big Banks Pass Fed’s Capital Stress Tests

The central bank said 15 of 19 could weather a sharp downturn, but the industry’s recovery is uneven.

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Encyclopaedia Britannica Stops the Presses

After 244 years, the encyclopedia’s publisher said the 2010 edition would be the last because of the competition online.

Former Murdoch Executive Is Said to Be Arrested

Rebekah Brooks was said to be among six arrested in the investigation into phone hacking at News International.

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Critic’s Notebook
A Colorful Gloss for a Black-and-White World

An exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery consists of portraits of 24 famous people, such as Gene Autry and Lucille Ball, whom we usually see in black and white.

Puccio, Lawyer for Infamous Clients, Dies

Mr. Puccio won fame prosecuting congressmen and then defended Claus von Bulow and other infamous clients.

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