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U.S. May Scrap Costly Efforts to Train Iraqi Police Force

The State Department could jettison a multibillion-dollar training effort by the end of 2012 that has emerged as the latest high-profile example of America’s waning influence in the country.

Campaign 2012

Romney Tells Evangelicals Their Values Are His, Too

Speaking at Liberty University, Mitt Romney sought to quell concerns among evangelical voters by offering a forceful defense of Christian values and faith in public life.

Candidate in Egypt Makes an Insider’s Run for President

Amr Moussa, a former Egyptian foreign minister who served under President Hosni Mubarak, is trying to make a strength from the liability of his long government career.

Cleveland acquired Johnny Damon to fill in for Grady Sizemore, who is likely to miss another month after back surgery.
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On Baseball

Stats Say Cooperstown, and Damon Agrees

Across the board, Johnny Damon has impressive career numbers — Hall of Fame worthy, he says — reflecting a rare combination of longevity and well-rounded skills.

Degrees of Debt
A Generation Is Hobbled by College Debt

Nearly everyone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is borrowing money, and as prices soar, a degree often comes with an enormous financial burden.

New York Police Tally Shows More Stops on Streets

The department said its controversial “Stop, Question, Frisk” policy was vindicated by a drop in homicides.

Off the Shelf
When You Text Till You Drop

A new book by a California psychologist examines our obsessions with smartphones and other devices.

Floating in Afghanistan, a Constant Overseer

White 117-foot-long surveillance balloons called aerostats have become constant features of the skies over any place of interest to American troops.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs

Game 7: Rangers 2, Capitals 1
Rangers Win Game 7, Setting Series With Devils

The Rangers saved their season Saturday night at a deafening Madison Square Garden, but it was by the slimmest of margins again.

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Jean Renoir’s Timely Lessons for Europe

Renoir’s “Grand Illusion,” from 1937 (and now newly restored), may have lessons for a Europe bitterly divided at present.

Sunday Review

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OPINION
Greek Tragedy

Greece will and should leave the euro zone if Europe’s austerity continues.

Campaign Stops
For Obama, It’s About the Children

The president’s announcement was an affirmation of gay couples as parents.

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Mark Zuckerberg, C.E.O.

Facebook’s founder will soon run a public company, monitored by a merciless stock market.

Travel »

Paradise Lost: A Mother-Daughter Spring Break

A private island. A luxury resort. An opportunity for quality bonding time. What could possibly go wrong?

 

A French Riviera Gastrocrawl

Take a coastal trip to four restaurants with vibrant takes on local cuisine.

Behind the Wheel | 2013 Lexus Gs 350
Action-Oriented Sedan With a Predatory Spirit

The GS 350 looks mildly odd and alien, but this fourth-generation GS, with its 3.5-liter V-6, is the most entertaining midrange Lexus sedan in memory.

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Never Swerve When Driving the Bus

Carl Bass, president and chief executive of Autodesk Inc., a software maker, says it is important to be clear about the direction a company is taking.

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