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Illinois Governor in Corruption Scandal
By MONICA DAVEY
The case extended beyond the Senate appointment and left many wondering who else might yet be implicated in Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich’s negotiations.
A Portrait of a Politician: Vengeful and Profane
By SUSAN SAULNY
Even the people of Illinois, familiar with political scandal, were not prepared for Tuesday’s bombshell.
Investors Buy U.S. Debt at Zero Yield
By VIKAS BAJAJ and MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM
In troubled times, making an investment that offers security but no gain is tantamount to coming out ahead.
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| QUOTATION OF THE DAY |
"The conduct would make Lincoln roll over in his grave."
PATRICK FITZGERALD, the United States attorney in Chicago, commenting on charges against Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich of Illinois.
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Funeral Leads to More Greece Mayhem
By RACHEL DONADIO and ANTHEE CARASSAVA
Violence erupted after the funeral of the teenager whose shooting by the police set off three days of rioting.
Pakistan Moves to Curb Group Linked to Attacks
By JANE PERLEZ
Bush administration officials praised the steps but questions remained as to how far the Pakistani government would rein in the groups.
Life Sentence for Failed Bomb Attempt in Germany
By NICHOLAS KULISH
Youssef Muhammad el-Hajdib was convicted on multiple counts of attempted murder for leaving two suitcase bombs on trains in Cologne in July 2006 that failed to explode.
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From Canned Goods to Fresh, Food Banks Adapt
By KATIE ZEZIMA
Food banks are preparing ready-to-eat meals, opening their own farms and handling much more fresh produce.
Gay Marriage Ban Inspires New Wave of Activists
By JESSE McKINLEY
Outraged by a ban on same-sex marriage, a new wave of gay rights advocates have pushed to the forefront.
Bank Says It Will Consider Loan to Pay Workers in Factory Sit-In
By KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
Bank of America said Tuesday that it hoped to provide a limited amount of credit to allow a closed factory to pay money owed to workers who have occupied the plant.
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| WASHINGTON |
Tuskegee Airmen Invited to Obama Inauguration
By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE
The surviving members of the all-black force of pilots from World War II will be able to watch the country’s first black president being sworn in.
Bush Warns Pakistan as He Defends Military Strategy
By CHARLIE SAVAGE
President Bush defended his doctrine of military intervention to shut down potential national-security threats and issued a pointed message to Pakistan
NEWS ANALYSIS
Relatives of 9/11 Victims Add a Passionate Layer to Guantánamo Debate
By WILLIAM GLABERSON
After the detainees charged with the plotting of the Sept. 11 attacks discussed confessing, something unusual was heard: a vigorous public defense of Guantánamo.
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| BUSINESS |
A Fighter Jet’s Fate Poses a Quandary for Obama
By CHRISTOPHER DREW
Two of Barack Obama’s goals — creating jobs and cutting waste — may collide in a decision over the F-22 fighter.
As F.H.A.’s Role Grows, So Does the Risk of Fraud
By BARRY MEIER
Its business is rising, but the federal mortgage guarantor is slow to weed out abusive lenders.
Dire Forecast for Global Economy and Trade
By MARK LANDLER
The world economy is on the brink of a rare global recession, the World Bank said, with world trade projected to fall for the first time since 1982.
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| TECHNOLOGY |
Sony to Trim 8,000 Jobs and Reduce Investment
By BETTINA WASSENER
Sony blamed the rapid deterioration in the global economic outlook and the strength of the Japanese currency for the cuts.
Electronic Arts Forecasts Weaker Profit in 2009
By MATT RICHTEL
The video game publisher said it expected revenue and earnings to miss its outlook because of weaker-than-expected holiday sales.
Sony Ericsson, Vodafone Back Google’s Android
By REUTERS
The new members’ pledge to back the Android software is a significant feat for Google as it takes on Apple iPhone 3G.
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| SPORTS |
A 73-Year-Old Man Gives Basketball a Second Chance
By JERÉ LONGMAN
Ken Mink, 73, played college basketball when Eisenhower was the president. Now he is doing it again, this time as the nation’s oldest player.
For $37 Million, Mets Get a Closer With Charisma
By BEN SHPIGEL
The team reached a three-year, $37 million deal with Francisco Rodríguez, providing a boost to the bullpen.
Cashman in California to Meet With Sabathia
By TYLER KEPNER
While C.C. Sabathia left Las Vegas without responding to the Yankees’ offer, optimism remained that Sabathia could still be a Yankee very soon.
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MUSIC REVIEW | 'THAÏS'
One Diva to Another: This Role Is Divine
By ANTHONY TOMMASINI
On Monday night, Renée Fleming delivered a vocally sumptuous and unabashedly show-stealing “Thaïs.”
MOVIE REVIEW | 'THE READER'
Innocence Is Lost in Postwar Germany
By MANOHLA DARGIS
“The Reader” is a scrupulously tasteful film about an erotic affair that turns to love.
MOVIE REVIEW | 'WENDY AND LUCY'
This (New) American Life
By A. O. SCOTT
“Wendy and Lucy” takes place mainly outdoors and registers the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with unostentatious affection.
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| NEW YORK/REGION |
Family Keeps Vigil for Beaten Brooklyn Man
By KAREEM FAHIM
Jose Sucuzhanay was declared brain dead on Tuesday after suffering extensive brain damage and skull fractures.
Assault Inquiry Brings Charges for 3 Officers
By AL BAKER
The charges against three New York City police officers paint a chilling picture of brutality and a cover-up.
Police Say Internal Affairs Did Its Part in Subway Inquiry
By AL BAKER
The New York Police Department has defended its handling of the investigation into claims that Michael Mineo was beaten and sodomized by police officers.
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| DINING & WINE |
CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK
Great Meals for Two, Under $100 (It’s Possible)
By FRANK BRUNI
Getting food of some distinction in full-service restaurants and staying below $99 isn't too easy, but it can be done.
THE POUR
Worthwhile Bottles at the Bottom of the List
By ERIC ASIMOV
Wine lists deserve a reverse psychology approach so bottom dwellers can have something to look forward to, not that they can't afford the luxury wines at the top of the list.
A GOOD APPETITE
Luxury on Sale: The Lobster Glut
By MELISSA CLARK
In this unstable economy, why eat sardines when you can eat lobster? Lobster prices are the cheapest they've been in 25 years.
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| EDITORIALS |
The Strange Tale of Gov. Blagojevich
If the governor refuses to step aside, the Illinois Legislature should move to bypass him by removing his appointment power, impeaching him or scheduling a special election.
Accountability and the Court
The Supreme Court should rule that Javaid Iqbal has the right to try to prove that John Ashcroft and other top officials denied him his constitutional rights.
(Generic) Drug Resistance
So many physicians are so captive of the drug industry that it would take a huge effort to persuade more patients and doctors to use generics.
We Don’t Feel Safer
The national parks were set aside to provide enjoyment for visitors. Loaded guns are inconsistent with the enjoyment of those who do not wish to come armed.
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OP-ED COLUMNIST
While Detroit Slept
By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN
Someone is already developing an alternative to Detroit’s business model. I don’t know if it will work, but I do know that it can be done — and Detroit isn’t doing it.
OP-ED GUEST COLUMNIST
Roll Over, Abe Lincoln
By TIMOTHY EGAN
Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois even used financing for a hospital as leverage points for a shakedown. Abe probably did a triple lutz in his grave.
State of Shame
By SCOTT TUROW
Ethics reform in Illinois is often regarded as an oxymoron. I hope the arrest of Gov. Rod Blagojevich galvanizes public outrage and at last speeds reform.
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