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Market Drop Worldwide Signals Fears on Recovery

As the American economic recovery wavers, evidence is mounting that growth overseas is also slowing and may be unable to sustain the fragile rebound in the United States.

Debts Rise, and Go Unpaid, as Bust Erodes Home Equity

Lenders wrote off as uncollectible $11.1 billion in home equity loans and $19.9 billion in lines of credit in 2009.

Unrest Is Undermining Hopes for Afghan Vote

Concern is growing about President Hamid Karzai’s ability to deliver a credible election in September, a crucial sign of security and a legitimate government.

Matt Bai

Waiting in the Wings to Be Chief G.O.P. Dealmaker

If the Democrats lose control of the House, the president might end up negotiating with Paul Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican.

A police vehicle at the hospital last month. Shenyang reported 152 “severe conflicts” between patients and doctors last year.
Du Bin for The New York Times

Chinese Hospitals Are Scenes of Discontent

In 2006, patients or their relatives attacked more than 5,500 medical workers in China. A police vehicle at a hospital in Shenyang last month.

Farmers Lean to Truce on Animals’ Close Quarters

Farmers in Ohio agreed to phase out tight confinement of livestock, underscoring the clout of the animal welfare movement.

Guantánamo Offers a Look, but Little Else

The military takes journalists on tours of Guantánamo Bay to counter “misrepresentations” about treatment of detainees there, but much remains off limits.

Faltering Harlem Housing Deal Won City Cash

A deal with an arm of the Harlem Chamber of Commerce went badly, but the city gave it an additional $2.55 million anyway.

Mets’ Closer Is Arrested in Assault After Loss

Francisco Rodriguez was charged with third-degree assault early Thursday morning after assaulting his father-in-law at Citi Field, the police said.

Skin Deep
This Teenage Girl Uses Botox. No, She’s Not Alone.

Doctors inject teenagers with Botox for a variety of perceived flaws, from a too-gummy smile to a too-square jaw.

Timothy Egan
The Mirthless Senate

The Mirthless Senate

If ever there were a place in need of more comedy, and less comity, it’s the U.S. Senate.

Personal Tech »

Pogue: D.I.Y. Tool for Apps Needs Work

D.I.Y. Tool For Apps Needs Work

Software from Google is intended to help non- technical types build apps.

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International Real Estate
House Hunting in ... Corsica

House Hunting in ... Corsica

The housing market in Corsica has remained relatively stable despite the global downturn.

Collecting
Art to Go: Taking 3 Masterpieces for a Spin
Art to Go: Taking 3 Masterpieces for a Spin

Ahead of the collectible car events surrounding the Pebble Beach Concours d’Élégance, a journalist drives three classics.

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O.K., Team, It’s Time to Switch Chairs

O.K., Team, It’s Time to Switch Chairs

Sheila Lirio Marcelo of Care.com says that by moving to different desks each year, employees can learn from one another.

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