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Explosions Strike Syrian University, Killing Dozens

Each side in Syria’s conflict blamed the other Tuesday after multiple blasts rocked Aleppo University, which had been conducting classes, leaving 82 people dead, according to a Syrian official.

Pakistani Court Orders Arrest of Prime Minister

Pakistan’s Supreme Court sought the arrest of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf in a corruption case on Tuesday, raising the stakes in a standoff between the government and its rivals.

French Pledge More Troops for Mali as Airstrikes Continue

France said its commitment would be increased to 2,500 soldiers and called for Arab support to bolster the forces fighting insurgents.

The house at 42 Star Island is in jeopardy of being demolished in Miami Beach, Fla.
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A Push for Preservation in Miami Beach

A couple’s proposal to demolish their 1925 house has abruptly set in motion a campaign by preservationists to better protect the city’s historic homes.

Cuomo Signs New York Gun Legislation Into Law

The measures, which expand New York’s ban on assault weapons, were passed by the Legislature a month after the school massacre in Newtown, Conn.

Schumer Says He’s Satisfied With Hagel on Mideast

Senator Charles E. Schumer of New York signaled that he favored confirming Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense.

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Early Move in Debt Game: Obama Sets the Stakes

President Obama suggested that another $1.5 trillion or so in savings could tame the government’s debt problem.

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The Atlantic Apologizes for Scientology Ad

A Web page published by the magazine was labeled “sponsor content” but otherwise looked like a blog post.

The Giraffe and Antelope Will Play in Louisiana

A breeding program for rare and endangered species would bring herds of antelope, okapi and Masai giraffe to graze on the banks of the Mississippi River.

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Female Directors Gain Ground, Slowly

The percentage of female directors on the list of 250 top-grossing films of 2012 jumped to 9 percent from 5 percent in 2011.

 

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The Six Steps of Leadership (Plus Courage)

G. J. Hart, the chief executive of California Pizza Kitchen, says good leaders need several qualities, all surrounded by the courage to be different.

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