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Venerable Craft, Modern Practitioner

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 10:11pm
A family business with roots in Italy steps away from some long-held traditions to survive and grow in a modern world.

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A Mosque Invisible to Many Is a Target

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 10:08pm
Members of the World Sufi Foundation, a mosque established in rural Orleans County three decades ago pray for many things — including peace and quiet.

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DioGuardi Leaves 'American Idol'

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 9:47pm
After only two seasons, Kara DioGuardi is exiting "American Idol," setting the stage for an announcement later this month about a new panel of judges for the show.

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Private Sector in U.S. Added More Jobs Over Summer

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 9:14pm
American businesses added more jobs in the last three months than originally estimated, but the wheels of the economic recovery are still spinning in place.

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Failed Blowout Preventer Is Removed, BP Says

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 8:15pm
The blowout preventer, which is considered a key piece of evidence in the Gulf of Mexico spill investigation, will now be raised to the surface.

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A Museum Quest Spins On and On

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 7:29pm
Hip-hop is generally thought to have started in the Bronx 30 years ago. But efforts to give it its due have suffered.

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Taliban Claim Deadly Attack in Pakistan

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 6:55pm
The explosion, two days after another attack, killed at least 40 people, as militants intensify their campaign to destabilize the Pakistani government.

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Your Money: How Debt Can Destroy a Budding Relationship

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 6:40pm
Because one person’s debt becomes a shared responsibility in marriage, when do you reveal a substantial liability?

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Pessimism Permeates Mideast Media on Peace Talks

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 5:55pm
Many Palestinian and Israeli commentators described this week’s talks in Washington as mere political theater.

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Harrison Can’t Capitalize on His Moment

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 5:48pm
A thrilling battle for 18-year-old American Ryan Harrison ended in disappointment on Friday.

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Patient Money: Food Safety Tips for the Budget-Conscious

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 5:26pm
Safety experts have advice on ways to germ-proof your food, and still save money.

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Beliefs: Web Site Mixes Satire, Religion and the Weather

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 5:26pm
The “Is My Husband Gay?” column brought new popularity to Christwire. Yes, it’s all one big joke.

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G.O.P. Poised to Control 30 Governor Seats

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 5:14pm
Republicans are on track to win approximately 30 governor seats in November, up from 23 now, according to the FiveThirtyEight forecasting model.

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Is This Venus Williams’s Last Call?

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 4:30pm
At 30, she says her career has been so untraditional that there is no need for people to consider her age a liability.

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A Symphony of Steel

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 3:59pm
In lots throughout New York City, drums are being pounded in preparation for the Steel Band Panorama Competition.

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BP Says Limits on Drilling Imperil Oil Spill Payouts

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 1:01pm
The company says proposed legislation could disrupt its efforts to set aside $20 billion for claims and penalties.

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New York Poll Finds Wariness for Muslim Site

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 12:50pm
The poll indicated that support for a center planned near ground zero is tepid in its home town.

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The Irrational Reasons for Liking Certain Players

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:32am
Fans tend to assign players personalities based on their behavior on court, which may or may not be fair.

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Critics Root for Espada’s Exit, but He’s Dug In

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:26am
The state Senate majority leader faces a tough battle in the primary, but he remains defiant and formidable.

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Depositors Panic Over Bank Crisis in Afghanistan

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 10:50am
A bank official tried to calm fears of a meltdown at Kabul Bank, while depositors were unable to withdraw money.

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