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3 Republicans Not Satisfied as Rice Concedes Error on Libya

The ambassador to the United Nations, Susan E. Rice, said Tuesday that she incorrectly described the attack on the American mission in Libya but said she based her statement on the available intelligence.

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Today’s TimesCast

Strong words after Susan E. Rice visits Capitol Hill.

Mexico Shifts Focus From Drug War to Growing Economy

In a meeting with President Obama, the Mexican president-elect will tout jobs as part of a new shift in relations with America.

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Debt Reckoning

Obama Goes Back on the Trail Ahead of Debt Talks

President Obama plans to try to ratchet up public pressure on Congress to accept his ideas with a series of events at the White House and on the road.

The Caucus

Debt Reckoning: Updates on the Fiscal Deadline

This feature follows the talks between President Obama and Congressional leaders over the so-called fiscal cliff. It aims to explain the major economic and fiscal issues, examine public opinion and analyze the options that the parties are considering as the deadline approaches.

Egyptian President’s Hedging on Decree Fails to Stop Protest

The president’s attempt to expand power prompted demonstrations, even after he softened his position.

Susan Notte, a longtime homeowner on Fourth Avenue in Ortley Beach, stands in front of what remained of the Surf Club, a popular beachfront bar that was destroyed.
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Coming Back

Debris and Memories on the Jersey Shore

Residents of a community in Ortley Beach, N.J., have begun the process of cleaning up and rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy, which pulverized the Jersey Shore.

Courts Test Gay ‘Conversion Therapy’

Methods that claim to help men overcome unwanted same-sex attractions are being legally challenged in New Jersey and California.

Syrian Airstrike Said to Kill Civilians

Rebel fighters accused the Syrian government of launching an airstrike outside Idlib on Tuesday, killing at least 20 people at an olive press.

The Hard Road Back
Learning to Accept, and Master, a $110,000 Mechanical Arm

War veterans who lost upper limbs found that replicating their complex actions with robotic arms can be excruciatingly difficult.

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The Susan Rice Dilemma

On the secretary of state issue, the president is boxed in, though a Clinton could point the way out.

JOE NOCERA
Obama’s New Cabinet

President Obama need not look further. Here’s the perfect lineup for a second-term dream team.

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