No Violence Reported In Iraq Election
The results must be credible and power has to be transferred peacefully, however, before the vote can be declared a success.
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Women's Movement Persists
In Iran, Despite Odds
Women's voices in Iran have been agents of change through politics, literature, religion and poetry even though women continue to be targets of persecution. And 30 years after the Iranian revolution swept away many of their freedoms, the women's movement continues to grow.
Some Oppose Giving Schools Slice Of Stimulus Pie
The economic stimulus package before the Senate contains nearly $160 billion of spending for education. But some legislators say that stimulus money should be spent in ways that directly create jobs.
Obama 'Confident'
In HHS Designate
Former Sen. Tom Daschle will likely be confirmed as health secretary despite his failure to pay $128,000 in taxes on time.
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Wines That Go Well
With Super Bowl Food
Aficionado Gary Vaynerchuk roots for vino for the big game. Even with chili.
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Quinn Vows To Repair Illinois' Reputation
New Gov. Pat Quinn works to prove he's nothing like his predecessor, Rod Blagojevich.
Octuplets Make 14 For Mom, Stirring Debate
Reports that the mother of octuplets born this week already had six children have raised eyebrows.
Iran Is Cool To Obama's Overtures
The Iranian president has rebuffed initial efforts, but many Iranians are hopeful for progress.
Sports Injuries May Cause Lasting Brain Damage
Head injuries to athletes can lead to brain degeneration long afterward.
Business School Tests Its Own Philosophy
When an MBA program in the Seattle area cut staff, it set out to practice what it tries to teach.
Otterly Adorable,
But Born To Be Wild
Otters are cute, but that doesn't mean they think you are, too.
Interviews & Profiles
Mutter's Immortal Mendelssohn
Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter makes a case for the music of Felix Mendelssohn on the 200th anniversary of his birth.
Opera
Harvey Pekar Makes His Opera Debut
The comic book writer/social commentator Pekar and musician Dan Plonsey discuss Leave Me Alone.
Interviews & Profiles
A.R. Rahman Scores With 'Slumdog Millionaire'Remembrances
Folk Icon John Martyn Dies At 60World Cafe
Tom Jones: Still Crooning After All These YearsInterviews & Profiles
Between Takes: The 'Kind Of Blue' SessionsFavorite Sessions
Rudolf Buchbinder's Robust Beethoven
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Authors
Super Bowl 2009: A 'Billion Dollar Game'
Allen St. John says the Super Bowl is the largest one-day sporting event in the world.
Authors
Jayne Anne Phillips' Fractured, Fictional FamilyBooks We Like
'Paris Review Interviews' Reveal The Writing LifeBooks We Like
Rediscovering A 'Lost' Postwar GemRemembrances
Novelist, Essayist John Updike Dead At 76
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'Dating A Banker': Did The NYT Get Punked?
That story about the support group for women whose sugar daddies have been less sweet since the economy tanked? Our blogger's not buying it.
Movie Reviews
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'Blessed Is The Match': A Story of Resistance Is IlluminatedMonkey See
Five Strategies For Putting Postal Service Back In The BlackThe Fresh Air Interview
'Wrestler' Director: The Pain Is All Too Real
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Reporter's Notebook
An Ode To Clicky Keys
The Model M delivers the satisfying "click" that's missing from modern keyboards, Martin Kaste says.
Sunday Puzzle
The Super Bowl Of Word GamesThis I Believe
Listening Is Powerful MedicineStoryCorps
Memories Of The Great DepressionKitchen Window
Blood Oranges: Change You Can Believe InMy Cancer
With The Circle Complete, We Begin AnewCorrespondent's Choice
Beirut Hotel: Oriental Opulence, French Accent
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Political Junkie
Steele To Lead The Republican Party
Former Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele is the first black to lead the GOP.
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Obama Tests KeynesThe Picture Show
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